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Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14
The Pioneers ef Trinity,

There still remains in our County a number OF
those who assisted in planting the " vine and fig
tree" of civilization amidst the fores. wilds Of
the Trinity mountains.
or all the attributes of humanity we have rea
son to be grateful more for our social than any
other qualities since it is mainly from these
that we derive our greatest pleasures We are
the creatures of association by it our whole
character is changed aud moulded. As the stream
;s altered in its course by opposing obstacles
while leaping on its way from the mountain sum
NIT, so are our pleasures, our hopes and our aims
varied and made to assimilatc themselves to
those of our fellow beings by whom we are sur
rounded, and with whom in all the vcissitudes of
life we are associated. There are those here
from every State in the Union. who actuated by
common motive-prompted by the same spirit
in the earliest days of prospecting jaunts press.
ed forward with that tide which knew no obsta-
cles that could not be surmounted anticipated
no hardships that could not be endured IN the
untrodden banks Of the Trinity, and brought to
the basin in which our town is located, the i'm
plements of industrial civilization.
They then regarded the mountains around
them, and the tall pines by which they were
sheltered, as but passing acquaintances, to be
seen for while and soon forgotten, yet here
have they remained, whilst those mountains have
been made barren, and scarcely one Of those
brave monarchs of the forest remains to remind
them OF the spot where they first sought refresh
ment and repose after their wearisome tramp.
nor even stump to mark the generous earth
that yielded to their stalwart arms the first color
Of the glittering ore. Whilst hundreds. like the
honey bee from the flower have slipped their fill
and returned to the hive in the older States there
still remains numbered few behind to recount
to each other with pleasurable regret the times
that have passed-ther conflicting emotions dur
ing the first hours of their acquaintance. and the
many changes that have been wrought by associ-
alton in their feelings their aims, their desires,
and their manner OF life
Occasionally there may be found around some
fresde, group of those old Pioneers. eager to
aid each other in the realization of the hopes with
which the first sight of those now familiar hills
inspired them, and many is the pleasant hour
they pass together in rehearsng the early histo
ry OF Weaverville.
Combinations of circumstances have made them
permanent residents, and in all enterprises which
have for their object the advancement of our
town or county, they are to be found foremost,
actuated by kind of paternal pride to aid to
their utmost in the development of our mines, in
the hope of realizing some early dream of the fu-
ture Of their first prospect.
We honor the pioneer. His mark is left upon
everything which surrounds us his manners and
customs his loves and his prejudiccs his opin
ions, political, social and religious, are indelibly
impressed upon our society, and will there re-
main long after he shall have been gathered to
his fathers.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

THE FAILURE OF SATHER x CHURCH-Thc i'm
mediate Cause Of the failure of this banking firm
was the fainre of Wlcts & Co. the American
Exchange Bank refusing payment Of the drafts Of
Sahcr 4 Church, in reference to which the Jour-
nal of Comm says;
Mcssrs S & c. had an arrangement with Will
lets Co.. through which the latter agreed to
accept by every steamer. drafts at three ar five
days sight to the amount ot forty thousand dol
lars against the shipments of produce. chiefly
hides, wool, &c. lnst"ad Of accepting these
drafts, Willcts Il Co. paid the cash for them. and
selling the produce a. speedily possible. rpim-
hnrsCd The msevrs. and thus cur handsome
commission. Owing to the pressure for money.
they wrote two or three weeks nao To discontinue
tn" arrangement, hut this letter has not vet
rcnch' San Francisco. Meanwhile the drafts
cam" forward as usual. and form part Of the
remittance Of s. C. 10 The Anne r can f. change
Bank. against which th'y sold their exchange"
1t was understood that the payment of their
drafts had been resumed on the 9TH Of October,
and that 100000 had been paid out h fore The
steamer 50 led. The assets nf the honso are put
down at s4C4000, and the drl Is at $"42 .000-
The resident partntr Of tn hons ut Sacramento
pu'lish's q card in which he onnources that all
alton at the connter
The Euening Plainde7l'r Of the Sd inst. SAYS:
A placard signed hy Grronhond & Newhaurr.
gave notice that all drafts drawn hy their firm at
Weavcrvillr, PAYABLE ai Banking House Of Saith, r
Church. would he paid at sg ght at their house
No. IS California street.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14
Letter from Oregon Gulch.
OREGON GrLcH. Nov. 9th. 1851.

ORECoN GrLCH Nov. 9th, 1857.
ED. JOURNAL being n subscriber to your pa
per. deem it my duty to say that receive the
JOURNAL regularly through our faithful express
man, S. W. Raveey. NJ Canon City. and not in the
mysterious manner" in which your correspond
ent of last week says he now and then receives a
stray copy, although must admit that my jour
NAL does sometimes mystcyioasiy disappear before
have half pernsed it.
see that your correspondent. Dartmouth.
is Grie,ing about pair Of rosy lips and spark
ling eyes. would suggest that he take trip
to Oregon, and If il does not cure the q blues.
he may have the satisfaction Of SEEING those com.
ponent parts of that perfect "female woman" that
haunts him in his dreams.
Az an old resident OF Oregon Gulch J musl
protest against the Who'll sal, sIaudrr that Dart
mouth bepps upoa the citzrus Of this place.
have resd d hie fly. years. and have yet ia
learn Of any d,f,cuiy between TIE Colkon iOns. y
" Far down'rs AID Cnrnnught m -" hut on the
contrary, will say that our teens are indus
rious. peaceful and happy. a.d rs good miners
as are to be found in Trinity County.
Our people are making every preparation for
the coming winter. such as digging bitches
building reservoirs, making fumes. nyng in full
supplies of provisions, wood, &c. In add ton tc
the five whisk,y shops" We have two butchers
two cx-retaiers of " thunder and lightnng,' and
one broken down politician.
Yours. respectfully, ONO
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

PuCuf TAYtRctE's AF,AlES - The announc :
mrui npu, rc.tId.y HAT this well known house
had nssieutd their prop rtv. I'D to the erroneous
impression that they lad tai,d d. Such is the re-
V rsr of the nets ard the assignment made ia
Mr. L. C. Oppcrman. Of PARIS. aud Mr.. Romaine
Bavcrqnc of his city. is nothing more Than an
ordinary business transaction. and many similar
transfers have been made heretofore hy them. al
though not cov ring nn eqnnl amount. Messrs.
Pincho IL Baycrquc are but the stewards. or trns-
ices of foreign capital which is placed in their
custody Y contract Tor an indt finite period. un-
der u stipulation that tn house divide with tn c
actual owners the inter- st deriv'd d from the use
thereof In this manner they have accumulated
many mill. .ous of dollars. rearly all of which is
invested in real estate and int' rnal improvements
in this Siaic-F. r. argus NoU. 7th.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

SHASTA COuNTY.-Two men named Grav and
Garter got into quarrel over game of " draw
poker" on the night of the 30th ult. Carter held
four kings, and Gray four aces Carter grew fu
rious and fired two shots from pistol at Gray
without doing serious injury. Carter was ar.
rested. So says the Courier.
The Grand Jury, at their late session. recon.
mend thorough examination of the books OF
County officers.
BENZ Mix, Esq" of Whskey Creek. was thrown
from his horse on the evening Of the 5th, and 80
severely injur That his lite is despared of.
Grove X. Godfrey has been appointed Super
intendent of Common Schools at salary Of S24O
per annum.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

LUCRATIVE IDIENEss.--The Grass Valley Jsle.
graph says it is reported in the mountain districts
of this State, as well at the East that the pro.
prieters Of the Nicaragua steamers are now re.
ceiving forty thousand dollars month moi TO run
them. This would amount to S4SOOO0 per an.
mum, and would pay dividend of IL per cent.
upon capital of s4,OOO,OOO, sufficient sum to
establish line of first class steamers. II such be
the case, the only remedy for Calfornians is to
support opposition, and not travel by either the
Mail or Nicaraguan lines
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n @ II ! c. T.

To the Holders Of TRINITY County Warrants -
All p raons holding said Warrants, registered
upno the County General Fund, nf the following
numbers dat" ard registry,
From May lIth go 5unc 20th, 1886,
nclus We are hereby notified To present the same
ior pa mcnt at my ric" within siXv days frou
his dat. or the moly " II lac applied TO the pay
mnut of Warrants next in order.
TIL" interest on III" w,thin named Warrants will
cease after the dat hereof
Nos. 2I "a, %. IA, C, G8. 76, IT. 7s, 10
80, 81 50. So 50. 100, 1872, 80. 10. Al. 72, Al
81. IA "a. l5l, co, 1872, II. 1873. 95 PIG. 92
l59. 81 "a. 2, l24, $50. l08, 9S, l65, 20. 73
IO4, IS, 22O. lG5 1875, l34, lOl. l46. As, 9S
l35, III 4lO. Sc, 10, SO, 1872 lO3 1O9, 90,
l26. So. lO7. lS9 l40, 1873, IS, 100, l67, 1863
40. 3Ol, 3O3 lCS, lis. lib, l42, las, ITO, l73
70, III l72, 178, III l79, ls),
Alo. the following Warrants on tn" Hospital
Fund ;--25, IL, a. 20, 23. 2l. 27, 20, 80, 32,
IS, 80, 81 JEREl BENNETT,
County Treasurer.
Co. Trcosurcr's O1icc Weaver, Nov. 6, 1867.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

THIEvING.-On Wednesday last, at Texas Rar
Trinity river, the cabin of miner was broken
open and pistol, gold ring, and about twenty
five dollars in money stolen. The officers in town
were informed of the theft. and about nine o.
clock in the evening Constable Cass, who lie ever
vigilant, arrested the supposed thief.
We have heard of several similar offences late
ly, which indicates the proximity of a number oil
the light fingered" gentry. Miners should be
careful not to have too much money lay ing
around loose" in their cabins while out at work
or in town.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14
Letter from Canon City.

CANoN CITY, Nov. II, 1857.
ED. JorRNAL Some news from our vicinity
might not be unintrrcstng TO your readers as
you are not often favored with contributions from
this place.
The miners are doing better now than at any
previous time this Fall. Water is plenty since
the rain. ard the Creek has been nearly as high
as it was last winter For the past two days
heavy winds have prevailed. which. regret to
say have resulted in considerable damage to the
Canon Creek Water Co, Several trees were
blown across their fun, and in two places it was
badly broken. 1t will be prol lerly repaired in a
few days.
We have still two regular Expresses 10 this
nlacr Fi.l,r's via Weaver Creek and Trinity
liver a.3 Rnvcl,v' > ~ IA. o'd route, via Ore
eoa Gulcb aud Mouth ot Cahon Creek.
Morc aue., MINER
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

ATTENTION! In another column will be found
the advertisement of ]. L. Drake. Esq, of Tav-
lor's Flat offrring for sale the property now
owned by him. known ms ih" - Clement House. -
trading post ferry and out-buildngs. The pro-
p"rty is on the main trail from Weaver t. Hum
boldt Bay, and the location one of the hest on the
river The buildings are in excellent repair, II
portion of them having been erected the past sum
mer. Title ndsputable. The owner wishes to
leave for the Atlantic States, and will dispose of
the property at II sacrifice.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14
SAMUEL BRANNAN'S
1 a N *.
DEPOSITS SECURED BY $3.50, 600,
PRODtTfv1s REAL ESTATE.
IN TRUST FOR THEIR REDEMPTION
TRUSTEES :
yoIncy E. Howard, | samaei ). Hensiey,
ELI Cook.
n,uE UNDERSIGNED HAS FsTABLIsHEl

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS FSTABLlSHED
| IN the CITY Of San Francisco BANK, under
the above namr style ara title The object is To
furnish asaee place Of H. pcsit 70 al classes Of the
community ~ y, cinllt 10 FARMERS. MINERS
ard MECHANICS Fer the ecomhlslmcnt of
this ol CT there las l., ch ctnvey,d to cCmp"t tent
n,d ~ able Trustees. PRODUCTIVE REAL
ESTATE nmouutip g to not less than F"ht Hum
dr.. d u, Fity 1tousard Eollars.
Crt'tcnt's of W sill will hr issncd for any
amount from Five Dollars upwards, hut no Ger
tifica,e will he issu b. airing interest for q less
sum than One Hundred Dollars, nor for h shorter
time than six months The interest paid upon
these Certificates will be at the rate OF Three per
cent. per annum.
ALL MONEYS LOANED will he upon First
Class uities-but borrowers will be required
to pay all the expenses Of searching titles, draw
ing mortgages ard other papers-fhe right re-
rvtd TO the Bank 10 say who shall search the IL
ties. draw the papers, and the manner in which
they shall he drawn.
Gold Dust will he received and deposited at
the United States Mint. or any Assay Office, for
assay. and the d,positors of the same charged
the usual mar ket rates for so doing.
Foreign and Domestic Exchange purchased and
forwarded, charging usual commissions in auch
cases. but no Exchange will be forwarded with
out funds or ample satisfactory security in hand
The Bank is situated in the CITY OF SAN
FRANCISCO, on the NORTH EAST CORNER or
M0NTG0MtRY AND CALIFORNIA STREETS, and will
be open Daily, SUNDAYS and Holidays excepted0
from 9 A. NJ, until 4P. NJ. On every Saturday
Evening from to 9 o'clock, and on the night
previous 10 the sailing of the Steamers from o.
clock until ii =. NJ.
SAMUEL BRANNAN.
San Francisco, Oct. 81. 1857. 42lm.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

WM. CAREY JONES. THE SECRET CENTRAL
AMERICAN AGENT--A Costa Rica correspondent
of the Panama Star, says:
A decree has also been issued prohibiting the
hotel keepers from retailing spirits In vain a
a rational motive for this measure is looked for,
but some assert that ii was dodge of the gov
errment to compel certain gentleman, William
Carey Jones j to leave the country. His semi
diplomatic business. whatever it was has been
much hindered by his extraordinary conduct. and
il is hoped he will thus he induced to leave for
come part where he can enjoy the necessari"s Of
life. Up 10 the present time this modern Ulysses
has travelled as far as Nicaragua, having spent
on his way a few days at Aienas-where he ap-
peared TO enjoy himself very much.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14
NOTICE..

w. d. ROwLINSON,
ONE OF THE FIRM OF TURNER, ROW
" LINSON o. TRUFANT, leaves for his Allan.
tic home on the goth Of December next. All de.
mands against the firm must be presented without
delay and all dues not collected by the above
date will be- placed in the hands OF our attorneys
Pitzcr & Brch. for collection.
TURNER, ROWLlNSON & co.
Weaver, Nov. 10, 1857. 434t.
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Express Favors.

We are under renewed obligations to the Bank
ing and Express House of r, w. Blake Co. for
continued favors during the week w. +. Rowe.
Esq, Messenger for this House. and Mr.. John
Sanborn, Mail Carrier. will also accept our thanks
for delivering our exchanges from the Shasta post
Office BY the present arrangements the mail
does not arrive here until Friday night. and the
delivery Of our papers by Thursday nights Ex-
press adds very much to facilities for furnish,
in the latest news
The Messrs. Blake furnished us with all the
literature of the day on the arrival of the John
L. Stephens; magazines. p'ctorials. illustrated
papers, &c, without number. Blake & Co. are
the agents at this place Of Wells, Fargo & Co.,
and we have been informed from headquarters
that the Weaver office is second to none other in
the mountains in point Of business done for that
house. One thing. however, appears strange To
us ard that is the fact that we could not recover
the value of a valuable hox forwarded by this
house and lost in the Central America. mtrely
because il uasnt insured.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14
STELLA ENCAMpMENT, No. ~, i. o

o. F.-Mects on the evenings of the first and
lhrd Saturday of each month"; at Odd Fellows
Hall, "Mngnola' building, Main street Patri-
archs from abroad are cordially invited TO attend.
OFFIcERs.-A Shepard, C. P; Jereh. Bennett.
II. p; Fl. w Blake, S. w. Fred. Walter. T. V.
V. Wilson j. w. D. E. GORDON Scribe.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14
Emcacy Of the Oxygennted Bitters.---Frsna
). g. Dunn, Esq, late City Treasurer.

BosToN, Mass, June 6, 1882.
Gentlemen Il have been for some years troub-
led occasionally with severe attacks Of Indizes-
ton /; have consulted many physicians tried Allo-
pathy and Homeopathy, and can truly say, have
received more speedy and effectual relief from
the use of the Orygendted Bitters, procured from
you, than from all other remedies, and most cheer
fully recommend them to all who suffer from .
similar afIction. Yours truly,
JAMES C. DUNN.
Numerous certificates have been received from
citizens of the highest respecabilty. Every
dyspeptic will be amply repaid for trial of 1t.
Seth W. Fowle Il Co. 1873 Washington Street,
Boston, Propretors Sold by their agents every
where.
Sold by Henry johnson 4 Co, Wholesale Drug
gists, l46 Washington street, San Francisco, sole
Agents for the Pacific coast
Agent in Weaverville,
n. A. FAGG,' city Drag store.
Oct. 3, 1857. 424t.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

SHOT -Four men were killed and six wounded
by the guard at The State Prison. by The dis
charge of twelve pounder. few days since
The guard supposed the prisoners were attemp
ing TO escape, which proved to he a mistake
The people in the vicinity OF the Prison dcnonnce
the act in no measured terms.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

RoNDO-PAINFrL RuMoR.-It is rumored on the
street upon what authority we are not advised,
that the Grand Jury contemplate ndcing the
Mayor and Common Council for passing the ron.
do Ordnance--in otherwise aiding and abetting a
game of chance, which is expressly prohibited by
statute. IL would serve them right. the immedi-
att interests of taxpayers to the contrary not
wiihstanding.-- Union.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

MURDER AT JACKSON.-FrOm the Union we learn
that man named Griswold was found murdered
under the bed of Chinaman who was engaged
by himself and partner as cook on the afternoon
of the Sth inst. The Chinaman is supposed to
have been the murderer. From 81, 900 to S5, 600
we're also stolen.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14
NE A K R He ID,

On Tuesday evening Nov. 10th, by Rev. Fa-
ther Cooley, MICHAEL FARRELL, ESQ to MISS
DELLA CARRIGAN, all of Weavervile.
AT Canon City, Nov. 7th, by T, L. Anderson,
Esq, Mr.. F. S. GwINN to Miss ELIZABETH J. DAY
all Of Canon City
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

MEssRs. GREENWOOD AND NEwBAUER-We call
attention to the advertisement of this firm in to.
days issue. They are prepared to sell drafts
upon the cities below, and on the Atlantic and
European cities, in sums't to suit purchasers We
have reason TO rejoice in these times of the
bursting up" Of banks, in having reliable bank
ers In our town.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

THE CONTESTED COUNTY CLERKsHIP.- The con
tested election case of Dickinson VS.. Van Horn.
of Shasta County, has been transferred to this
county The case will come on for hearing at
the January term of the County Court.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

RETURNED.--Mr. WIN. Herdle Of the firm Of
Looms Il Herdle. returned from the East by the
John l.. Stephens. We are pleased to announce
that Mr. II. brought with him better half imi-
tating the example set by the senior Of the estab-
lishment during his absence.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14
VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE.

A 1NN~N THE SUBSCRIBER BEING
&TTrSa,. drsrouS of leaving for the Allan
H iiJHnIAH tic States offers for for sale the
property known as the " Clement
House, situated ON TnvlOr'S Flat. on the main
trail from Weaver to humboldt Bay. together
with the out buildings. ferry boat and privilege,
garden furniture and fixtures on The most rea-
SOonlle terms.
TIL" house is finished throughout equal to any
on Trinity river, The hur-room being 20 by SO
feet, with all the fixtures requisite for Bar
The house is furnished with every thing requisite
for either
Hotel, Store or Drinking Saloon,
or all combn ned.
The House has done good paying business since
occupied hy the uudersign' Il
For further part culnrs terms. &c, enquire at
the Office of Ills paper. Of James Drake. Taylor s
Flat or the sulsclibrr, ON the promises.
JTDSON l. DRAKE.
Tavlor's Flat. NV. II. 1857. 43td,
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S STRAYED.

IRON THE ENCLOSURE OF THE SUB.
l. scrber on Oregon Gnlch one sorrel horse
mule branded A w on the left shoulder.
Any person returning said mule or giving in
formation whore it may be found, will be liberal
ly rewarded. A. j. FELTER.
Oregon Gulch Nov. 8, 1857. 432t.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

GERMAN BALL.-R. Boch, Esq, of the "Apollo"
requests us TO announce that be intends giving
Ball in Hocker's building on Thanksgiving Day,
Nov. 2Gth. Particulars next week.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

WILLIAM b. CHAPMAN, the well known come
dian, died at his residence in San Francisco, Nov.
9Th, aged 70 years.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

SAD AccIDENT.-A young son of Geo. II. Cros-
settle, editor of the Butte Record, was drowned on
the 6th inst, in water ditch at Oroville.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

CARTER. THE TEMPERANCE LECTURER, LOST on
THE CENTRAL AMERICA--Our readers will no
doubt remember Mr.. Garter. the gentleman who
delved a series of interesting Temperance Lee
lures at the Court House. in July last. From
the Alta California we learn that he is among the
lost of The Central America. having taken pas
sage from San Francisco on the 20th of August
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14
FRESH EEL RIVER BUTTER.

TNHE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
i fully inform the inhabitants of Wravervile
aud vicinity that he has lett lot of choice But
ter for sale with
Mr. w. II. Olmstcad, of Fagg Town,
and Mr. White, Mouth of Weaver Creek.
Families and miners wishing to lay in a good
article for winter use would do we'll to supply
tht ms'lves soon.
The price until the first of November will be
for 25 and so H. packages, G5 cls and for 80 and
30 lb. packages, 62A cts,
JOHN W. COOPER.
Weaver. Oct. Is, 1857. 395t.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

UNION DRAMATIC CoMPANY.-This company is
expected in town tonight. We have received
no official notice to that effect further than what
we stated last week Mr. Campbell informed us
that IL was his intention to perform here on SAT.
urday and Sunday nights. We hope (should they
come) that they may be greeted with full houses
They are all old favortes and cannot fail to
draw.
Weaverville by Gas Light" will be produced
some time the coming week. We have been per
mitted to examine the MSS, and have taken the
liberty of presenting our readers with the follow
Ing verse from one Of the songs:
"From old Mssour-Stute of Pike,
came across the plains sir
To heal your souls-I mean your boots,
That cause rheumatic pains. sir.
tried the trade Of tanning hides,
Got cleaned out in hurry.
But though am no currier,
Ny name is 81 C-y"
P. S.-Since the above was in type, the Com
pany have arrived, and will open the Weaver
vile Theatre this Saturday. evening. The per-
formance will commence with the domestic drama
In two acts entitled, Revenge. or, Woman s
Love-" after which variety of songs and dane
es, and conclude with the amusing comedy of
"The Lady and the Devil"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-11-14

TREASURE SHIPMENT steamer Of the 5th
carried away So, ,l00, 900 in treasure.