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works.
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OMAN A RTIsr BRIDE, Oh TIE BRO.
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The Eagle ClOIhlDg D1OHo.
THE undersigned would respectfully announce
70 the customers OF the above named sstab-
iishmsnt and thepubic generally, that be has puy-
chased the entire stock and good will Of the sans,
and that he will BE- In the constant receipt Of end
keep on hand, good assortment Of everything
usually found IN such establishments.
Mr.. VIM. vincil, whose pleasing Addrcss and long
experience In the business arc we'll known. will
main - salesman, and no pains will BE- spared to
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concerned nothing has been lost BY the chang,
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A UToBIOGRAPHY OF PETER
ia CARTWRIGHT the bask WOOD
i. Preacher. edited by W. r. Strickland.
For sale by x. X. II. Is.
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rlyALKS AND TAKIN0s, SKETCH
1 rs and Incidents from the itinerant
n MAIN and editorial budgetof Rev. J. v. Wat
y StStnet lsou, b. d. For sale BY
Elk. HART ASON.
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"a MAIN u CATIONAL ESSAYS,
O4Strset. IL BY Il. Thompson, b. ", l.. l.. D.,
new edition. revised and enlarged,
edited BY Rev. d. W. CLARK, b. b.
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A RCTIc ADVENTURES BY SEA
~ and Land, from the earliest date
to the last expeditions in search u
Sir John Frank lin: Edited by Rps
Sargent. Ror sale by
mayed E.K. HART 1 SON.
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q Co.PaptuevshtD.
V1SHE uhdersigncd, having formed . oo-partnss-
L ship, under the name and styls Of NaSshall I
Bruce and purchased the interest Of A. J. wilkia-
son in the 6rm of Wilkinson = MarsAaiI, vflleon-
tinue the basiness Wholesale saa retail Drug
gsts, at the old stand, corner II Main And Third
streets. RICHARD MARSHALL.
MICHAEL X. BRUCE.
Keokuk, March so. IS57-ap3- DIV
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19
Letter from TiIItown.
MOUTH CANoN CREEK, Dec. 15,

MOUTH CANoN CREEK, Dec. Is, 1857.
EDITOR JOURNAL - Occasionally / catch a
glimpse of your paper, and observe that from
time to time communications are published from
various mining localities of this county. Altho
our town is not one of the largest in the county,
still think it is worthy of notice. Business is
becoming brisk since the rains commenced, aud l
believe that the mines in this vicinity will COM
pare &vorably with any in the county. Lately
rich dggngs have been struck at the mouth of
Canon Creek, paying from $8 to $50 per day to
the hand, Messrs. McCarty, Messec q Co. have
also commenced winter operations. Our ener-
getic mill-man, Mr.. Burns, is doing his utmost to
supply the increased demand for lumber, and at
the same time he does not forget to add to the i'm
provement of our town in the shape of new build
ngs, &c.
We expect soon to hear of the re-opening of the
Carter House, and should such be the case, l hope
its worthy proprietor will receive such a share of
public patronage as will repay him for his unlim-
tied endeavors 10 accommodate the public.
Should this prove worthy of insertion, you will
hear more anon, from ID. II.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

gss- The Golden Era is down on our whilom
townsman and poet laureate, George Washington
Newton Rhinehart, and advises him, in rather a
sarcastic style, to devote his attention and time to
some more useful purpose than writing poetry
The editors of that paper must be dull indeed, not
to appreciate the efforts of our friend George
Washington. While that gentleman resided with
us, he frequently sent contributions to this office,
but unfortunately for the public they we're inva-
riably stolen from our sanctum by some rascally
person before publication day arrived The loss
of one piece, entitled an Z" Ode to Miss Lizzie
Burbank's Limbs" we regretted very much for
its beauty of thought and rhyme was only equal
ed by the sublimity of the subject. George Wash
ington has written much for one of his years, fire.
quently, as he has informed us, writing as many
as fifty pages of poetry before breakfast. The
aforesaid George Washington is young man of
fine promise, and we are surprised that the editor
of the Era can't see his pints.
Pitch into 'em again, Rhinehart
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

OUR HOPES FOR THE FUrURE.-Thus far, Cal
ifornia has had the labor and responsibility of re-
presenting the whole Pacific coast-or nearly so
in the Congress of the United States. She was
admitted as State, with but two representatives
but the rapid increase of her population soon
caused the representatives to be quite inadequate
In the higher branch of Congress- owing to dis
sensions at home, we have been for nearly two
sessions with but single representative. Yet
such has been the ability and perseverance of
those who have been chosen to represent us in
the halls of the National Legislature, that we
have much to show that has been done for our
ad vancemen by the Federal Government. The
last session gave a scmi-weekly mail across the
continent instead Of semi-montby one through
foreign country and over two oceans and the
present session may add telegraph and perhaps
railroad to the work so we'll begun. The mail
route was carried through the Senate by the uni
ted efforts of Senators Weller and Gwin, after
warm contest. This year. it is more than proba-
ble that we shall have the assistance of two Sen
ators from Oregon, who will lend us their aid in
urging such other measures as will be deemed for
the interest of the whole Pacific coast. Two
more Democratic Senators from the Pacific can
do much in aid of the great measure of the age,
the Pacific Railroad and the admission of Oregon
as a sister into the Confederacy, will therefore be
hailed with the most lively satisfact cton by the cit
izens of California.
With bright hopes for the future, we await de-
velopments from the new Congress just assembled,
and shall not fail to urge upon those who have
been saved in the hour Of peril by the generous
outpourings from our golden mountains, the deep
obligations they are under for the timely and ne
cessary ad-State Jour.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19
District Court.

Hon. W. P. DAINGERFIELD, PRESIDING.
Dec. l5.-Audrew Theodore Peterson, a native
of Denmark, admitted citizen of the United
States.
John Conlin, native of Ireland admitted a
citizen.
Henry Behnke, a native of Lobeck, admitted a
citizen.
VIM. Todd, native of Scotland, admitted a
citizen.
Clara Markham vs.. Lorn Markham-Ordered
that the amended complaint be filed nuuc pro tune,
and that defendant be allowed ten days to an
swer.
D. c. Brush ct al. VS.. Maydwell ct al.-Cause
continued for the term.
Skillman ct al. VS.. Ball ct al-Cause set for
18th, at 10 o'clock
Kendrick & Wilson vs. r. c. Dungey.-Plain-
tiff allowed to amend complaint.
Willard Goss vs. P. O'Toole ct al-Tral set
for Dec. 10th.
The People VS.. D. W. Potter.-Set for trial
Dec. 2lst.
Decree of sale ordered in each of the following
cases
J. B. Nichols VS.. Craven Lee.
p ". Reas VS.. E. G. Kelly.
Michael Leary VS.. A, Shepard.
NJ. Leary VS.. Shepard & Goss.
M. Leary VS.. J. F. Chellis.
David Hardin VS.. Chauncey & Fisher
Venire issued for "a trial jurors, returnable on
Thursday at 10 o'clock
The People vs.. G. F. Lynn.-No. 1.-Demur-
rer argued Argument on demurrer continued.
R. A Fagg vs. c. P. Rice ct al.-Motion for
new trial. Motion overruled.
Wednesday, Dec. 16.-Exera Brsban, a native
of the province of Canada, admitted a citizen.
The People VS.. D. W. Potter.-On motion to
set aside judgment entered by default against j..
A. Sturdevant and 7. Neathery. Motion sustain
ed and judgment set aside.
The People vs. Charlotte Bush.--Sent up from
Court of Sessions Cause dismissed.
D. NJ. Eder ct al. VS.. A. Mitchell.-Set for trial
Dec. 2lst.
VIM. Todd VS.. ]. B. May, Sheriff.-Set for trial
Dec. 2lst
Oscar Naude vs. Marie Simou.-- Ordered that
proceedings herein be henceforth conducted in
the name Of Oscar Naude VS.. Marie Landvoigt.
that being her present femme cocert name. Judg-
ment rendered for plaintiff for $3.50 SO interest
and costs.
Thursday, Dec. 17.-Scofeld & Wright VS.. Tho
mas ct al.-Verdict for plaintiffs Defendants
counsel move for new trial
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19
The Prospect.

During the latter part of last, and the first part
of the present week, it rained almost necessarily;
and the mining portion of the community have
been making coed use of the water as it rushed
in foaming torrents to old ocean. Thus far dur
ing abe winter, we have had an abundant supply
of the element so necessary for mining purposes
The mountains all around us are covered with
snow-some say deeper than at any time last
year, and the miners all wear bright and smiling
faces, for. in addition to having their present
wants supplied, on those snow-capped hills they
see that which is to furnish them with water the
coming summer, when the valleys below are
parched and dry.
From every part of the county we receive the
most cheering news of future prospects, and if
half we hear is true-and we have no reason to
doubt it, as it agrees with our own observations,
gold will be taken out more abundantly the COM
ing season in Trinity county than during any
previous one.
Last winter the snow fell to such depth in the
mining regions, as to entirely put stop to all
mining operations for the period of three months
or more but this season it has been different
Snow has not laid in the dggngs twenty four
hours at any time, to prevent successful working,
and yet we have had an abundance of water for
all practical purposes. The snow melting on the
mountains next summer will furnish a supply of
water sufficient to keep the miners in constant
employ until late in the season.
We have no fears Of a financial crisis or panic
in old Trinity so long as we have plenty of water
for mining purposes, for here there are strong
willing hands and stout hearts, who know how 10
make use of it in bringing forth the shining met
al from the auriferous soil which aboands on ev-
cry hill side and gulch throughout its length and
breadth Then let it rain on
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

MAIL CoNTRAcrs.-Among the mail contracts
to be etin this State, from the first of July 1853
to the first of July, 1862, for which proposals will
be received by the Post Office Department until
the 18th day of March next, is one for conveying
a tri-weekly mail from Shasta via Whisky Creek
and Lewiston, to this place. to leave Shasta ON
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and Weaver
vile on Monday Wednesday and Friday.
1t will be seen by this that we are finally to
have the facilities SO long called for and so much
needed by our population. In all probability a
line OF stages will be placed upon the road be-
tween this place and Shasta in the spring, and in
that case we suppose the mail between the two
points could be carried daily as we'll as tri-week
ly, without incurring any extra expense. In the
letting of mail contracts, bids for more frequent
trips are very often invited and we trust some
arrangement of this kind may be made in the
transportation of our mails.
Proposals are also solicited for conveying a
weekly mail between Weaver and Uniontown,
once week and back to leave Weaver every
Thursday and Uniontown every Monday. This
will be gratifying intelligence to the people of
Humboldt Bay, and they can look forward to the
time when they will receive weekly mail from
San Francisco via Weaverville, in six days at
most. Evidently Uncle Sam, like the people of
the Bay, has become disgusted in his endeavors
TO supply our neighbors of Humboldt with semi
weekly mail by water. and intends to remedy the
evil by furnishing them with a weekly one over
land With line of stages direct from Sacra
mento TO this place, San Francisco mails can be
delivered here in three days, aud the proposals
allow fifty hours for the trip between this place
and Uniontown making the trip from San Fran
cisco TO that place in five days This is sooner,
by half than a regular mail will ever be supplied
via the coast route.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19
Court of Sessions.
HoN. r. 7. MILLER. PRESIDING.

Dec. 1lth, 1857.-The People VS.. Patrick Gro
nan.-Charged with robbery. On motion of de-
fendant's counsel, and by consent of District At
torney, the cause set for trial Dec. 2lst.
The People VS., Henry yMcIIattan.-Assault with
deadly weapon. Jury empannellcd and sworn to
try the cause, but failed to agree upon a verdict,
and were discharged by the Court. Tuesday,
Dec. 22d, set for trial of the case.
The Court was then adjourned until Monday,
Dec. 21st, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

MYsTERToUs.-A little hocus pocus or sligbt-o-
hand performance came off in this vicinity last
Saturday night, which we think will challenge
the skill of Martin, the Wizard. On the evening
above mentioned, when Mr.. Fagg retired to bed
for the night, he had on his premises a large,
we'll built barn, 40 by 60 feet, but in the morning
when he arose, 10! and behold, it had been spir-
tied away in most mysterious manner, and was
standing upright, not a board moved nor a tim
ber started, on land belon ging to another 1t
appears that Mr.. Fagg is the owner of forty
acre claim in Faggtown, and that last summer
certain parties jumped portion of the lot and
built thereon the barn in question. Mr.. Fagg
subsequently sued for and recovered possession
of the jumped ground, and with it the building
attached thereto. This little history is sufficient
to arouse suspicion as TO who moved the barn
but stil the thing was done so adroitly that moth
ing definite is known except that il is gone Mr.
Fagg is on the watch, and thinks he will be able
to catch the guilty parties when they come back
to carry off the land. The question still is-whc
took the barn?
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

KETLoG's DIGGNGs.-Thcse diggngs, situated
on the Hay Fork Of Trinity river, few miles
above Ruch's ranch, are at last beginning to at
tract that attention from the mining community
which they have long deserved. Mr.. Weaver, a
gentleman who has long resided in that vicinity,
informs US that large number Of miners have
moved there recently, all Of whom are now doing
remarkably well. Mr.. Weaver thinks there are
now about one hundred and fifty miners at work
in Kellog's Gulch, who are averaging from eight
to ten dollars per day-some claims paying as
high as sixteen dollars per day TO the man. On
Carriers Guleh, three miles above Kellogs, the
miners are doing equally well-in some instances
better. This portion Of Trinity Co. has hardly been
prospected as yet, though from what we learn in
regard to it, it is one of the richest mining re-
gions in the North. There is room for hundreds
OF men to work, and we are astonished that more
miners do not find their way there.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

THE CHRISTMAS BALL.-Messrs Morris q Bra
da of the New York Hotel, publish in to-day's
paper list Of managers for the Christmas Ball,
to be given by them on Friday evening next
The splendid room in Hocker's new building has
been engaged for the dance the supper will be
served at the New York Hotel Extensive prep
arations are being made for the occasion, and as
no other affair of the kind is announced for that
evening, large attendance may reasonably be
expected.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

In ANOTHER COLUMN will be found the card of
DR.. J. W. Van Zandt, of San Francisco, who has
returned from the East, where he has been study
ing the diseases peculiar to the eye and ear and
will devote portion of his time to their partcu-
lar surgical and medical treatment. The general
prevalence of those diseases in our State will af
ford ample scope for a scientific and judicicus
surgeon.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

MAMMOTH WATER WHEEL.-The Red Bar Co.,
above Stciner's Flat, on the Trinity, have just
completed water wheel, which in dimensions
and capacity exceeds any ever constructed in
Northern California. The wheel is 55 feet
inches in diameter with forty paddles and buck
cts at either end, capable Of raising gallons of
water each. The wheel is at present making
about two revolutions per minute, supplying
nearly 5000, 900 gallons of water every "a hours.
The work is done in the most substantial manner,
and reflects much credit on Mr.. Adams, the de-
signer aud superintendent
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

PERsoYAL.-We are much pleased to notice the
arrival among us of DR.. Harris and family, lately
residents Of San Francisco, and equally gratifed
to learn that it is their intention to locate perma-
nently in Weaverville DR.. Harris is much
pleased with our mountain town, and expresses
astonishment at finding so large and fiourshing
q place at the further end of SO bad trail as
that between Shasta and Weaverville. We pre-
dict that the Doctor will like Trinity county bet
ter and better as be becomes more acquainted
with our people
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

HONEY LAKE VAILEY.--Isaac Roop, formerly
of Shasta, now resident of this Valley, furnish
es the Courier with some interesting statistics and
information in regard to Honey Lake Valley and
its resources.
The first and most gratifying statement made
is that no use can be made of physicians, altho'
mechanics and laboring men are needed. The
population of the Valley appears to be largely
Democratic.
A statement of the emigration which has passed
through the Valley each year since 1854 is given,
which shows that of the past year to have ex-
ceeded any previous one.
Four or five thousand head of stock will winter
in the Valley.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

DEPARTURE.-On Monday morning last the
Hon. John c. Burch, Senator elect from the 2lst
Senatorial District, took his departure for the
seat of government. Mr.. Burch occupies proud
position in the annals of our county, to which he
came before professions were thought Of here, a
young adventurer with no capital but stout
heart and his mining tools, with no trust but in
the placers, with no ambition but to throw as
much dirt in as any of em. Upon the organiza-
tion of our county, his acknowledged capacity at
once recommended him for position, and being
put forward by his friends. only few days be-
fore the election he was placed in the office of
County Clerk by a handsome majority. Since
that time he has continued to serve the people Of
this county in various capacities. Last year he
achieved signal victory over his opponent,
very strong man, for the Assembly, where he
served with marked credit to himself and honor
to his constituents. Elected by an overwhelming
majority, he goes this year to the Senate, where
his talents as debater cannot but advance him
TO the foremost rank. We have heard it rumored
that he had been recommended by his friends for
the position of Secretary of State. His attain
ments eminently qualify him for the station, and
we are satisfied that better selection could not
be made.
In company with Mr. Burch went the Hon. Ed
ward Neblett, Assemblyman elect from this coun-
ty, who is accompanied by his estimable lady
Mr.. Neblett, like Mr.. Burch, was one Of the pio-
neers of our county, and has filed several Offices
with credit to himself and honor to those who
placed him in power. The peculiar circumstan-
ces of bis last election and the lattering majority
he received, are the best evidences of the contin-
ued esteem and confidence of the people Of Trini-
ty county.
1t is seldom, indeed, that the people have Sc
lccted more worthy men to represent them, and
still more seldom that they have felt that com
plete satisfaction in their choice which seems to
prevail in our community. For Mr.. Burch and
Mr.. Neblett we predict happy and useful ca
reer, and at the close of their legislative abors
hearty welcome to their mountain homes.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

TAxEs.-Sheriff May requests us to say that
the sale of property for delinquent taxes has been
postponed until Monday next. In the meantime
an opportunity is afforded to all those who de-
sire to further costs, TO call at the Sheriff IS
Office and settle
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

DAMAGED BY THE FLooD.-A reservoir lately
erected by DR.. Ware, on Sydney Hill, was car
ricd away by the food one night last week. Dam
age from $500 to $500.
The new lume of l.. W. Ludwig was damaged
TO the amount OF about $500 on Thursday ight
of last week. The injuries have been repaired
and the miners at the terminus on Weaver Greek
are being supplied with an abundance of water
from it.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19
TRINITY JOURNAL.
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WEAvERvILLE, SATURDAY. DEC. 10. 1857.

WE are now making arrangements with a
competent party in Sacramento City to cores
pond regularly with this paper during the next
session of the Legislature, whereby we expect to
be able to furnish reports of the proceedings of
that body, &C., together with the latest and most
reliable Intelligence of events transpring at the
Capitol, at the earliest possible period This
measure will subject us to an additional expense,
from which we can derive no immediate pecuni-
AIRY benefit, but we are determined to make the
Journal as complete netcspoper as our means
and patronage will allow, and as the arrange
ment will require heavy outlay on our part, we
hope it will be duly appreciated by our patrons,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

HORSE RAcE.-We learn that horse race
comes Off to-day the Hay Fork of Trinity river,
at Howe's ranch, between David Bush's grey
horse, and Humphreys colt, for six hundred dol
lars a side. Rich sport is anticipated, and it is
thought that considerable amount Of money
will change hands on the result, as the friends Of
both horses are very sanguin6 Of success.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

DON'T FORGET-Martin, the Wizard, gives one
of his amusing and magical entertainments at the
Weaverville Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings next. This is new species of enter
tainment for our citizens, and one which we have
no doubt they will enjoy Mr. Martin is spoken
of in high terms by those who have witnessed his
performances.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

THEATRE.--A cessation of hostilities at the
Weaverville for the past week, has been occa-
stoned by the peculiarly damp state of the at
mosphere since Sunday night. Mr.. Thoman's
Benefit, on that evening passed off TO the salts
faction of all. Mrs. Thoman did Jack Sheppard
very credtably, and Mr. Thoman in his side
splitting character of Jenny Twitcher, pleased
all. Thoman's low comedy can't be excelled.
The Theatre will open on Saturday night, on
which occasion Shakspeare's play of " Katherine
and Patruchio, or Tanning the Shrew," will be
performed. The piece has been in rehearsal du-
ring the week, and together with " Family Jars"
should draw good house.
Sunday night, Mr. Joseph Delevan, an ANA
teur of rare talent and much promise, will re-
ceive a Benefit "Glance at New York." "W-
dow's Victim" and "Irish Lion" with Nelly
Fowler as Tom Moore is the bill for the occasion.
So much attraction, together with the popularity
of the beneficiary, must have the effect of crowd
ing the house to suffocation.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-19

G9- II. W. Anderson offers for sale a new and
beautiful assortment of Gift Books, Diaries and
Journals, for the New Year, cheap