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The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07
Winter Mining on Trinity River.

The winter so far has been an extremely hard
one, and very unfayorablc to miners on Trinity
river. As general thing the miners on this
stream may be considered among the best and
most enterprsing men in the State. 1t requires
thorough knowledge of mining, and indomita-
BILE energy and perseverance, together with cap
ital, te open and work the claims in the bed and
along the river. BY system, however, and the
application Of science, the mines on Trinity riv.
sr srprosIise to yield even better than ever before
The diggings are of peculiar character and re
quire experience to work them with success
Miners have learned dear lesson in the way o
opening claims within the last three or four years
Many have incurred ruinOus expense in open
ing claims which, after the heavy outlay was
made, were found impracticable to work. Thi,
could not have happened if proper plans had
been matured and system pursued. To this in a
great measure is to be attributed the cause of so
many failures. and the abandonment of some OF
the richest mining claims on the Trinity. Owing
to the sudden rises of the river there has perhaps
been less mining done during the present winter
than for the last five years, but from the extensive
preparations made for next season, we feel iust
fled in saying that the operations and product
OF the mines will be at least One-thrd greater
than ever before. We fully expect to yet see
five thousand men engaged in mining on Trinity
river. The proceeds of the mines have been
steadily Increasing for three years past
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07

Editors Journal Il see by the proceedings of
the Legislature that Mr.. Burch has introduced a
bill into that body to change the Sth, 9th and 18th
Judicial Districts, so as to make the counties of
Shasta, Trinity and Siskiyou comprise the Sth
District. A change is absolutely necessary, and
the one proposed under all the circumstances is
the best that can be made. The heavy mountains
between this place and humboldt Co, renders it
impossible for the Judge of this District to hold
Court during the winter months in that county
No Court has been held in Humboldt Co. for the
past two terms on account of the impossible state
of the trails. And again, the salary of the Judge
of the 10th District is but $4,000 which will not
ensure the best talent Of the bar. Judge Dain-
gerield received very large majority of the
votes of this county when he was elected, and
would give entire satisfaction If returned here
To ensure an equitable adjudication of the law
a liberal compensation must be paid the Judge
If the proposed change is consummated it will be
of more real service to the people of this county
than any law that can be passed by the present
Legislature. Let it be done. II.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07
P0StpOncmcnt of Sherilr'S Sale.

TNITE sale of personal property at the Texas
/ House," on the Yrcka trail, which was adycr-
tsed by the Sheriff to be sold on the Sd inst. to
satisfy an execution in favor of Tomlinson &
Wood was postponed on account of the trail be-
ing closed and the impossibilty of the Sheriff get
ting there, until
Saturday, Jan. 31st. 1857,
at which time the sale will take place at the afore-
mentioned house. f. NEBLE EFT, Sheriff.
BY |. G.. MEssEC. Under Sheriff Olaf.
P0STPONEMENT.
THE above sale is postponed until MONDAY,
1857. L. NEBLETT, Sheriff.
BY l. G. MEssEC. Under Sheriff
Weaver. Jan. 81. 1857.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07

mander-in-chief of the Allied forces. He was on
his march back to Rivas with 1000 men, Qeaving
the remaining allied forces to follow as occasion
hight reuuire) where lie would arrive, about the
same time that General Mora would reach La
Virgin, near Rivas, with l,lOO men and the
steamers.
The Costa Rican General has addressed proc
lamaton to Gen. Walkers army, stating that he
believed most of them had been deceived into
coming there and fighting against him, and closed
with the following
Now. l, President of the Republic of Costa
Rica, pledging my honor, hereby offer to any or
all the officers or soldiers of General Walkers
army, now in Nicaragua, free and safe passage
to Greytown. and from thence per steamer to the
City of New York.
/ Given at thfc4@NHtional Palace, San Jose, De-
MEMBER 10, 1856
Signed: JUAN K. MORA.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07
Accidents.

Henry Cocker, German, had his ankle dislo-
Gated on Sunday morning last. by the falling of a
bank under which he was at work on West Wea-
yer creek.
On Tuesday last Francis Rule had his thigh
fractured by the falling of bank of dirt in the
claim in which he was at work on Red hill.
On Tues day last another serious accident oc-
CURED. Henry Smith, German, while making
an attempt to remove heavy log, fell, the log
passing over his body, causing conclusion of
the brain and other severe injuries to his person.
Mr.. Smith was Immediately removed to the Ger
man hospital, where every care is given him.
We are indebted to DR. Croucher for the above
information.
BRIDGE Gosrf Eve learn that the fine lattice
bridge across Trinity river at Sturdivant's ranch,
was carried away few days since. At the time
lit commenced giving way there was two men and
an OK team crossing. The teamster had barely
time to unyoke one pair Of cattle when the bridge
went down, carrying cattle and all with it. The
bed of the bridge ft0ated down the stream some
six hundred yards when the cattle swan ashore.
The bridge was owned by Sturdivant q Co. Loss
abo'1 sj,OOO[
READ TUEN-We call attention to the new ad-
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07

OUR Expresses have placed us under obligations
for files of Atlantic and California papers,
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07

WE learn from different portions of the count,
that many rich claims are being opened which
had never been prospectcd until this seOson.--
This is the good effects Of having water.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07

Making an aggregate of. .... 1880 $50 acres.
ibis alienation of the public lands is only one
of the modes, be it remembered, in which the
moral insanity Of our Washington operators is
exhibited.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07
Married:

At North Fork, Trinity Co., on the 3lst ult., by
IL. o. Adams, Esq Mr. ROBERT lIuGHEs to Miss
MiRANDA PurTEGMAN, all Of NQrth Fork.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07
COMMUNICATED.

We call the attention of our road overseer tc
the bridges about town.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07

READ the communications of Justice" and
"Z." We have no room for comment this week.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07

CoMING.-The celebrated Fairy Minstrcls'
are playing in the vicinity of Shasta. The cit
zcns of Weaver will have an opportunity of wit
Messing their delightful performances in few
DAYS.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07

BOARD OF SrPEHvIsoRs.-Th body have been
in session during the week. The business which
h as thus far come before them has been of an i'm
port ant and laborious character, but from their
acts and the system with which they despatch
business, it is evident that the county has secur-
ed men of ability and good Judgment We shall
probably be able to lay their report before our
readers next week.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07
LICENSE NOTICE.

Mr. 2. CLARK, the celebrated Irish Piper TO-
spectfully announces to the inhabitants of Wca-
verville and vicinity that he will give grand
Ball at the OLYMPIC BALL COURT on
Tuesday Evening, March l'th-St. Patrlek's Day.
No pains or expense will be spared TO make this
the best Ball ever given in Weayervle A large
dancing hall, 30x90 feet is being fitted up for the
occasion. a proficient orchestra has been engag-
ed. Mr. Clark will dispense the Emerald strains
from his enchanting pipes in their native sweet
ness,
Weaver, Jan. 81, 1857. 2-tr
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07

The WEATnER-<We have had variety of wea-
nigbts-light and warm rains, and warm, sun
shiny days. This weather though somewhat I'M
pleasant in its changes, is nevertheless serving
4 --. -
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N O II I Q z

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IN has this day purchased the interest of Isaac
Stein, of the late firm of X. Harris IL Co., deal.
ers in clothing, and will hereafter carry on the
business on his own account All accounts of the
late firm will he settled by X, HARRIS.
Weaver, Jan. 49, 1851, 2tf
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07
Sherif''s Sale.

ID virtue of an execution to me directed. is
ID sued out of the Hon. District Court of the
9th Judicial District. on judgement rendered
therein ON the 22d day of December, A. d. 1856,
in favor Of Tomlinson 4 Wood and against p "
lIoofl and a. NJ. TruaX frr. the sum of one thou
sand and dttv7 and 3ll00 dollars with inter
est on the same at the per cent per month un-
til paid together with the sum of seventy four
andB0-l 100 dollars, costs of suit, tax and accruing
costs, have levied upon and seized, and will ex-
pose to public sale at the Court House door in
the town of Weavervlle, on
Saturday, February 7th, 1857,
at O'Clock, p. m. all the right title interest and
claim of the said p III. lloof and A. NJ. Truax,
of, in and to the following described property,
situated and being in the County of Trinity.
State of California, to wit the Texas house,
ranch, and all improvements thcrcunto belonging
or in any wise appurtaining.
L. NEBLETT, Sheriff.
/ BY |. c. MEssEc, Deputy Sheriff.
! Wcavcrviile, Jan. 10, 1851 5I-4t
EMENT.
/ TT II above sale is postponed until SATUR-
! | DAY. THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY OF FEB
! RUARY, 1857. +. NEBI.ETT, Sheriff.
By |. G. MEssEC. Under Sheriff.
Weaver, Jan. 81, 1857.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07
T. p FISHERS

A DvERTISING AGENCY, San Francis
n co-Iron building, opposite the Pacific Exp
office, entrance on Washington street, up stairs
l.. F. Fisher is the only authorized Agent of the
TRINITY JOURNAL in San Francisco. is.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07

READ THEM.-We call attention to the new ad
Yoriisemcnts in today paper.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07
Body Found.-Coroner's INQUEST.

The body of Mr.. Isaac Duffeld, who was sup
posed to have been lost about month since, while
out hunting, was found on Monday last in the
mountains about two miles from North Fork. 1t
was the opinion of those who found Mr. Duiicld
as will be seen by the verdict below, that he met
his death by falling over a precipice, instead of
being frozen, as was before supposed. The Cor
oncr's jury returned the following
VERDICT.-We, the undersigned, Coroner's
jury, summoned by II. o. Adams, Justice OF the
Peace, in and for North Fork township, to exam
inc into the circumstances attending the decease
of the late Isaac Duffeld find that he came to
his death by falling from a precipce of rock on
the North Fork, about one mile and half above
the East Fork on the night of Dec. 80, 1856.
+. A. BUCK,
UORATIo NELSON,
JOHN HAWK,
JOHN RHODES
STEPHEN OSBORNE,
CRAVEN LEE.
Enr Eol
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07
Legislatiye.

We are compelled to condcnsc the news hy our
Sacramento letter, owing to the crowded state OF
our columns.
In the Senate the bill to fix the interest on
money was on tho 29lh ult., indefinitely post
poncd.
Mr.. Conroth has introduced a bill to lcgalizc
the State dcbt--the same to be submitted to a
vote Of the people,
The report of the special committee on the
State Treasury reflects severely on the State
Treasurer.
In the House business is progressing steadily
Many important bills are now before the Assem-
bly,, he particular features Of which we shall give
in due time.
Mr. Burch our representative, has been OK
trcmcly busy in the discharge of his duties and
has matured and introduced within the last two
weeks several bills of great Importance to Trni-
ty. LIST. An Act to lcgalizc the election of Coun-
ty officers elected in SO I'd. An Act concerning
judgments for costs in civil eases Sd. An Act to
create another Senatorial District out of the 18th;
4th An Act to make Shasta, Trinity and Siski-
you the 9th Judicial District.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07

Moral Insanity at Washington.
The Now W ~ - January 5th speaking
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07

ACCIDENT.-We learn from Capt. f. NJ. Sawyer
that Nh William Parvin, while on hunting eX-
curson with his brother, on the stream known as
Yellow Jacket creek, met with serious accident,
not however supposed to be fatal. As they were
descending a steep hill on the frozen snow Mr.,
Parvin lost his footing aud slipped over prcci-
picc some thirty or forty feet high, bruising his
head and cutting his face and body in painful
manner. At last accounts he was doing well.
The Trinity journal., 1857-02-07

North Fork, Feb. 2, 1857.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-11-05
A SECULAR Casa recent number Of the Marion
(Ala) American relates the following strange chap

A SECULAR Casa recent number Of the Marion
(Aa) American relates the following strange chap
ter Of circumstances: Il
James Brady was caught and arrested yesterday,
by Deputy Sheriff Leroy Davies. His case is one of
singular character In 1850, he had tight with VIM.
johnson, in which he stabbed johnson, who, after
lingering many months, died. At the spring term Of
1884, the grand jury found true bill against Brady
for murder. He has never been arrested though for
more than six years. he had lived at his residence in
this county. He made crop every year by his own
labor and sometimes went to public places. By his
vigilance and swftness of foot he defed and euded
the officers of the law. II they attempted to catch
him while working his fields. he left his horse and
plunged into the swamp, where it was impossible to
| follow him. He was as eetooted and as lopgwind-
ed as red fox. He has frequently been chased with
hounds but he easily escaped. He slept in the
swamp to avoid being captured while asleep.
His long successful battling of the Sherifs made
him feel too secure, and he began to sleep at home
Night before last he slept at home, and Mr.. Davies
and another person came on him and arrested him
yesterday morning while at breakfast He is now in
iail, 4srl..5l !. .sE ..Ea '.atal lsi l..-ls
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-11-05
Department. News. Z.

stl5 .7
B. From the Washington Union Of the 10th alt. We
extract the following official intelligence:
IMpoRTANT TO MARINERS -Notice has been given
that the present fixed light at MontAuk Point a. the
east end Of Long Island, New York, will be changed
to first-order catadoptrc- fixed light, varied BY
fash every two minutes, on the lst Of January
next t4Es -+. r., .,5.,.55 IS 49, II ssisssts Il.
On the evening Of the same day ffst.order cata-
dioptric fixed light will be exhibited for tie rst time
from the lighthouse tower now IN cou1se q consruc-
ton on Pond Quogue Point north side Of Ghinnecock
bay, Long Island, New York, one mile north Of the
outer or ocean beach. and about half way between
the lighthouse at Fire Island and Aontauk Point,
Long Island. ss,s N
FINE WooL-The Commissioner Of Patents has
received from France samples of the different kinds
Of wool exhibited at the recent Paris exhibition. i
SEA WATER.-The Smithsonian Institution, in con-
necton with the Patent Office, are ut present making
experiments on the evaporation of sea water.
THE SEA PLANr.-Mr. Perfume, who has been en-
ployed for q number Of years in China by the East
India Company, has been requested by the Patent
Office to make selections of the tea plant and ether
seeds for introduction into the United States. He
will probably accompany his selections to this couns
try for the purpose Of selecting the proper localities
in which to commence these experiments. is
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-11-05

WHAT CAUSED THE EARrHou AXE The Buffalo
Republic has been consulting public opinion regard
ing the wherefore Of the recent terrestrial shaking
in that neghborhood and publishes the results Of its
inquiries: III T.5s Il Efs. .f,l5i 5,,.5,5s,,.,l II
surmise that Niagara Falls had caued in !" another
held that it was caused by g the explosion Of
banking institution /" another that the bottom Of
suthin' had fell out ~ and lady says it was just
exactly like when her husband comes home at two
O'Clock in the morning ,, sF ~, x
celebrated physician states that it is his opinion
that the g Young America Sampson y got mad and
hit something, and thus created the commoton.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-11-05

CRUEL.-The Mobile Mercury puts up an exceed
ingly charitable prayer for the teueft Of brother
editor. Read:
The editor of the Dadevile Banner, speaking of
the conviction of Copeland, Gin Perry county, Mss.)
thinks that e to be hung, alter ten years awful i'm
prisonment in amiserabe county JAIL is rather hard
CASE Well, let US indulge the hope that he, at
least, may escape the protracted delay.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-11-05
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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-11-05

HIGHLY PRoBABLE-Col JEFF. Davis recently de-
liyered speech at Pass Christian on national poll
tics. By way Of attesting his fidelity to the Union
he said: ~ -" ~ 'Ss l4<2 .
.some of the endearng "reminiscences and associations
have grown of connection with the Federal Govern
ment." ...F..l-zT..s
We have no doubt of it. Few prominent Demo
cratic politicians cannot safely lay their hands or
their breasts and utter the same affecting sentiment
| n st as sigi louisville Journal.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-11-05
GREAT FIRE IN JACKSON, Miss. In the Yicksburg
True southron, Of Tuesday morning, we find the fol-

q
True southron, Of Tuesday morning, We find the fol-
lowing: = n Nj. ,.sgz "a
About o'clock on Sunday evening the people Of
jackson were startled by the alarm Of fire, which,
from the light soon found to be In the peniten-
tiary The i1remen were promptly on the ground,
but the large cotton factory, situated within the
walls was ascertained to- be lost beyond redemp
tion. The whole body of the building was wrapped
in flames, and the lurid glare which shot up from il
Illuminated the city for many squares The convicts
who were locked up in the cells, manifested good
dealof uneasness and the guards were immediately
Strengthened, with view to the safekeepng Of the
prisoners in the event that it should become neces.
sary to open the doors to save their lives Happily,
however, the necessity did not arise. By the pefsst
ent and aborious efforts of the fremen and citizens
the fire confined to the building in which it ori-
ginated and all further danger or damage averted.
The loss to the State, in the shape Of machinery,
materials, and stock on hand is very heavy, and is
varously estimated at from $50 coo to $50 000 I'm
fortunately, there was no insurance. We regret TO
add that a negro man, the property Of Gov. McRea,
was dangerously and probably fatally wounded.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-11-05

srsEpYi JusrIcE.--On the l3th ult., in Mus
kegon, Mich, man named Crosier had . quar-.
rel with two others named Young and Powers,
and was finally pursued by them and shot dead in
most wanton manner. The murderers were arrested
that night on Tuesday they were lodged in Grand
Haven Jail on Thursday they were indicted on
Friday they we're arraigned, tried and convicted Of
murder; on Monday they were sentenced to solitary
imprisonment for life, and on Tuesday night, exactly
one week from the time Of the murder, they were
LODGED in the Penitentiary. II s,.53 -s i , a II
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-11-05

BITTEN BY MAD DoG.-A few days ago q
daughter Of DR.. Hodges, Of Ashland, Massachusetts,,
was bitten through the thumb by her pet dog. She
had noticed that it acted little strangely, and had
taken it up in earessing manner. Soon after the
dog became raving, exhibiting all the symptoms of
hydrophobia, and was killed. DR.. Hodges at once
amputated the thumb, with the hope Of averting a
worse calamity. - - - = :
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-11-05
Leaves on 4 MONDAY {, 2 a,,-9 s!h ~ inst ;at5P ~
CUMBERLAND- RIVER.

Leaves on SATURDAY, 7th inst at s P. NJ.
, FOR NASHVILLE AND ALL IN
l6N9a termediate andngs-The regular pass'r packet
iGI]A steamer } Ohm Bell. Eli Van sickles, master,
Thomas Ramsey clerk receiving freight and will leave
above. For freight or passage apply on board.
= n5 -EEa j. s. PAGAUD, Advertising Agent.
HrThe John Bell is very light draugh and will go through
To Nashville, -lF+ Hrh'
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-11-05

DExocRAcY AND UsIvsRsAL surFsAeE,-A cor
respondent of the Chicago Tribune, writing from
Glencoe, Minnesota, under date Of the 18th ut,
One hundred Indians, ,rearing their blankets At
the time, voted on the Winnebago Reservation the
Democratic ticket. One hundred and ten did vote,
but the Agent thought It was rather, steep 30 be
took ten tickets out o the box ahd crossed the same
number Of names from the list. NIX. (
Judging from his italics the writer does not object
to the Indians voting strongly TO their . wear
| ing their blankets ct the time" Wonder il they
were provided BY Democrats with tomahawks, as the
negro voters of Rapides are with guns. gg,, III
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-11-05
THE LAKE.

FALL AND WINTER ARRANGE
l6MEht,S 1851 MENT. 1858.
T. For Mandeyle Leyisburg Madjs1nvIe ' leland and
Virginia Pearl, Chas. NJ Dowd master, will leave
follows from and after MONDAY, the 18th OCTOBER
From Pontehartrain Ralroadi From Coviagton.
TUESDAY...l0 10 AM carr lMONDA IS A NJ.
THURSDAY....l0 A NJ. car, WEDNESDAY. 6 A NJ.
SATURDAY.....l0 10 M. cars FRIDAY. 6 Am.
Passage, 81. Meals. so cents, Il L.
For further particulars, apply on board, or to
p H. BRfNT0N 4 CO., Agents,
If Canal