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Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24
Cur Mail Facilities.

Why is it that as yet we have but weekly
mail to our town? Petition after petition, set
ting forth our population and necessities in this
regard, have been forwarded to the proper au-
thorities, and yet our people are dependent al
most entirely on the Express of f. w Blake &
Co.. for mail facilities
Our neighbors Of Humboldt are in a far worse
condition than even ourselves, for we believe
they have no regular mail, and are dependent
upon an occasional traveller to get news from
the adjoining counties. We are at loss to know
why the department has not given more attention
20 the establishment Of post routes in the north
ern portion of this State. 1t seems to us that
one visit from the mail agent, or inquiry into our
mail facilities, compared with our needs, would
enable him to represent the facts, so as to secure
to US the facilities to which we are certainly enti-
tied. We should have tri-weekly mail to Wea-
verville, and sn overland mail TO Humboldt Bay
Fhe people of Humboldt county have bourne ills
in this particular which certainly justifes com
plant, if not their recent vote TO repudiate the
State debt.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24
Assessment, and the Taxes.

In addition to the unanimous outcry against
burdensome taxation throughout the State, we
have recently heard very many. of our citizens
complaining, with apparently just grounds, of
the manner in which their property has been
valued by the Assessor, or the valuation raised
by the Supervisors.
In many cases we doubt not that the blame at
taches to the Assessor, and ofttimes to the Board
Of Supervisors in fixing value to property
which is unwarr anted. We have heard of seve.
raj instances where the tax upon the assessed va.
ue equals one half the real value of the property
assessed and in many other instances the same
property is assessed to several different persons
Slight mistakes of this kind work very great inju-
ry to the owners OF property, and often the inju-
ry is irremediable.
Great care should be given by Assessors in
listing property. and great latitude should be
allowed by the Supervisors to the injured parties
in correcting palpable errors
But the people should not cast this whole blame
upon the officers charged with tax collecting
1t is the duty of every TO list his own proper
ty, which list verified, he should hand to the
Assessor. If this were done, we are inclined TO
the opinion that these errors and improper valu-
atious would be avoided.
The tax in this County is much lighter than in
large majority Of the counties in the State, and
outside Of these improper valuations our citizens
have little right to complain.
In future let the taxpayer see that his list of
taxable property is correctly made out and sworn
TO, and then put himself to little trouble to
know the reported assessment, and if incorrect,
attend at the meeting of the Board of Equaliza-
tion, and have it there corrected. These steps
will insure satisfaction
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24
SiskiyOu County.

We are under obligations to DR.. Wadswortl. the
gentlemanly and energetic agent of Wells, Fargo
q Co. at Yreka, for copies of the Union and
Chronicle OF the 18th inst, received by Blake S
Express on Sunday last. Under our present mail
arrangements we do not receive the Yreka pa
pers until they are o week or ten days old the
papers being printed on Thursday, and the mail
arriving here on Friday, consequently causing a
detention Of one week at the Shasta post office
From the Union we learn that the Shasta
River Canal Co." have resolved to repudate the
debts Of their predecessor, the Yreka Water
Co" for which water scrip has been issued. This
decision entails heavy loss on many Of the cti-
zens, and causes much diSsatisfac ton amongst the
miners, many of whom were holders of scrip,
which they received early last year by being in
duccd to turn out and assist in the completion of
the work, with the understanding that they
should receive payment for their services out of
the first water in the ditch. The amount repu-
dated we believe, is about $40 900.
From the same paper we learn that a large
force is now employed in improving cut off
which will shorten the distance from that place to
Red Bluffs 55 miles.
Yreka Lodge, No 10, I. 0. Of o. F. are making
extensive arrangements for the celebration of the
anniversary of their organization on the 18th of
November. Members Of the Order from dis
tance cordially invited TO attend.
Two theatrical companies are performing at
Yieka, one composed of Messrs. Barry, Thomp-
son and Thoman, and Miss Julia Pelby, aud the
other of Messra Everett and Lowell, and Mrs.
Crabtree. Miss Minnie and Miss Lotte
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24
Indian Outbreak in Carson Valley.

BY telegraphic despatch from Placerville to
the Sacramento Union, dated Oct. 18th, we gath
er the following particulars of another Indian
outbreak in Carson Valley;
From w W. Smith, who came passenger, we
learn that an express messenger VIM. Morehead
arrived at Genoa five minutes previous to the
leaving of the stage with news from Honey Lake
Valley. a large number of Pitt River Indians
came into the valley, Joined with the Wasboes,
and commenced stealing stock, vegetables and
other provisions. Their number are so great that
the whites are destitute of the means of protec-
ton, and fcar for their lives. Mr.. Morehead asks
aid from the Superintendent of Indian Affairs in
California Immediately, aud warns parties in
tending to move into the valley with families this
winter not to risk their lives by so doing. The
delegation appointed from Honey Lake Valley to
attend the meeting at Genoa, on Wedne' day last
were prevented from coming by the Indian diff
culties, Mr.. Morehead left at late hour on
Tuesday night, and rode through to Washoe Val
ley without halting,
Judge Crane left here this morning for Sacra-
mento en- route for Washington. He sails on the
5th November.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24
A Tempest in n Teapot.

The exertions Of the few citizens of Carson and
Honey Lake vallies to secure Territorial Gov
ernment, and the published proceedings of their
Territorial Conventions, induce us to fear that
the procliviy for Office which inherently exists in
the disposition of the American people, frequent
ly leads them into many excesses and extrava-
gances
What great good is to be derived from the for
nation of Territorial Government in Carson
Valley are unable to conjecture. The Indian
dcpredations complained Of in that section of the
country, we doubt not has arisen 10 a great mea-
sure from the fact that the q cncral Government
as yet has made no provision for the extngush-
ment Of the Indian title to the lands and the en-
croacbment of the whites upon what the Indians
conceive to be their rights.
The U. S. Government has acquired the Span
ish and Mexican title to this territory, but every
day occurrences prove that we have not as vet
conquered it from the aboriginal possessors. nor
have we purchased of them. Some disposition
of these matters should be made before the gov
ernmcnt of the country is placed in the hands of
the few people now inhabiling it. Delegates are
being sent to the California Legislature to have
all our State S supposed right to the spurs of the
Sierra Nevada's ceded and to whom? If Cali
tornia has a right to exercise municipal control
over any Of this territory, to whom is she TO cede
it. and how?
~ uVtS "CVlll W 10 tHae pOse OI tueSe ter
ritorial meetings are well worthy the spasmodc
efforts that are being made. 1T is a strike in the
dark, not knowing nor caring what comes of IT,
If the people of this portion of our public do
main would exert themselves with equal assiduity
to quiet the Indians and secure that protection
for their property usually afforded by the Gen
eral Government through the Indian and War
Departments they might soon have population
that would command for them government Of
their own, with some Of the spoils of Office, but
till then the movement is premature.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24
Look out for Fun.

"Weavervlle by Gasight, or, Theatricas in
1854" is the title of an original local play now
in the hands of young gentleman of our town.
We have been favored with pcrusal of the play,
and can certainly say that rich treat is in store
for our citizens 1t is intersperscd with local
songs local hits, and will be produced with seen
cry adapted TO the date of the play. 1t also in
cludes general review of the theatrical talent
displayed at that time. 1t will be put upon the
stage as soon as a company arrives in our town
competent to perform it, which we understand
will be at an early day
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

A CREDITABLE ENTERPRIsE.-Mr. a. Cochtll,
our efficient road overseer, and another person
whose name we have not learned, are engaged in
eailding sidewalk from the Brewery, on Main
street, to the bridge at Frencbtown. The walk
is raised two feet above The present grade of the
road, and is planked on both sides. The work is
paid for by private subscription. There is no por.
tion of our village whore good walk is more
needed in the winter season than that in question
ind the gentlemen engaged on the work will Ger.
tanl7 receive the thanks of the ladies of Fagg
town.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24
Court Of Spesiors.
Hon. r. 7. MILLER, presiding.
J. p. Jones and II. 0. Adams. Associates.

Hun H. l. MllLEh plesIuIHS'
J. P. Jones and II. 0. Adams Associates.
Friday, Oct lG.-The People Us Charlotte
Bush.-Indictment for misdemeanor DEFENDANTS
counsel move to have this cause transferred to
the District Court of this county for trial. on the
ground that the presiding Judge is disqualified to
hear and determine the case, by reason Of bias
and prejudice towards defendant. Motion sus-
aned, and Clerk ordered to transfer papers to
District Court
The People rs Louise Dubos-Indicmen for
misdemeanor. This cause coming up for trial.
an attempt was made TO empannc a jury, and the
whole pannel of twenty-five Jurors were examin-
ed without obtaining a single one qualified to sit
in the case.
The People Us John NJ Singer Indictment for
felony. Ordered that tomorrow morning. at 10
o'clock, be fixed as the time for passing judgment
on defendant
Oct l7.-The District Attorney, by permission
of the Court, enters noHe pr0Se9ui in the cases
now pending against Louisa Dubois, and also in
all cases now pending in this Court against China
females for prostitution, DC.
The People rs D. W. Potter-Indictmen for
misdemeanor On motion Of defendants Attor-
ney, supported by affidavit of defendant and by
consent of the District Attorney, this case con
tnued until next term.
The People vs John NJ Singer Convicted Of
felony. 1t is ordered that the defendant be
imprisoned in the State Prison of this State for
the full term Of three years from this day. Sher-
if ordered to convey prisoner TO State Prison.
Court then adjourned for the term.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

LUNA HOUSE, RED BLUFFs.--R. W. Wilson, Esq,
o: our town, has taken the Luna House, at Red
Bluffs residence of nearly two years in Wea.
vvcrille, and portion of that time as proprietor
of the st. Charles Hotel won for Mr.. Wilson the
esteem of our citizens, and all regretted to part
with him. What is our loss in the departure of
Mr.. Wilson is gain to the people of Red Bluffs
Of course everybody who visits the Valley will
stop at the Luna House. Andrew" has charge
OF the dining room.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24
Jercny Bidders Views ofu Usury nnw.

Mr.. EDIT0H:-Your remarks in the Journal Of
the 10th, although not exactly in accordance with
my views on the subject have suggested some
ideas which feel it my duty to promulgute to
suffering humanity through the medium Of your
paper
| am one Of those unfortunate individuals from
whom fortune has withheld her smiles in the most
determined manner not that have ever engag-
ed in any business which was calculated to make
my fortune, but l have waited with the utmost
perseverance for something to turn up" which
would place me above the vulgar necessity of
business or labor, in order TO live comfortably
Now what want to suggest is this the picayune
bankers, as they at present conduct themselves,
are decided nuisance, and instead of driving
them out of existence, would it not be better to
pass law compelling them to loan money to in
dividuas OF a liberal disposition, like myself, at
just rate of interest, without the hypothecation of
property, which is great bore, and when the
money SO loaned has been invested, and hand
some profit realized by the public spirited indi-
vidual who borrowed it, it should then be return.
ed with legal interest, but the borrower should
reserve the privilege of calling the lender o.
close fsted old screw" for it is well known fact
that these small capitalists don't know how to
use money, and far inferiori in public spirit to
the liberal class to which belong
In cases where we have "sure thing" in a
speculation a game of poker, or 50 bucking" at
monte, and only want the funds for short time,
more liberal per cent. should be allowed, if the
speculation turns out we'll but if we should by
accident slip up on the adventure, the lender
should be compelled to come out again, so that
we could indemnify him and ourselves for the
previous loss.
AS for regular bankers, they may be of some
use to mercantile community, but for my pur-
pose they of no benefit whatever so ! will
leave their case to those most interested
Now, Mr.. Editor, l think my plan is very
feasible one, and calculated to relieve the embal-
easements of very large and useful portion of
my fellow citizens, and none would be happier to
see such "A state OF things than
1Our most obedient, JEREMY DmDLER.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

DEAKTH OF NEws.-We are Obliged to go to
press this week before receiving news by the
steamer which sailed from New York on the goth
indebted to the Pacific Mail Steamship Company
1t will be remembered that about six weeks ago
that Company dispatched the splendid fast sail
ing steamer, Cor floating coffin, as the Morning
call termed her) Panama" for that port. This
rive in time for our next issue By some over
sight we received no Union of the goth, conse-
quently have but little news For that little we
are indebted TO r. w. Blake & Co.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

The WATERS OF TRINITY RIVER CLAIMED
Wm. Magee and John D. Smith, of Shasta Coun.
", have filed their eaUeat in the Recorders of.
flee of this county, claiming the waters of main
Trinity aud the East Fork, with the intention Of
conveying the same into that county for mining
purposes.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

duccd to vapor will again become more and more
compact as it leaves the heat. After having
gained once more its solid character, it seeks to
stay in small globules, in the walls of the chim-
ney but since the same fireplace used for the
operation is also used for cooking, it happens
that as soon q large fire is started the quicksilver
returns to its vapory STATE, and you will coincide
with me in the opinion that it is at least impru-
dent TO live and sleep in an atmosphere impreg-
mated with quicksilver vapOrs. II is mostly TO
imprudences Of this kind that we must attribute
those diseases of the eyes TO which miners are
subject Sore eyes are often engendered by the
little humidity Of the air Of our mountains, but In
this case the evil yields readily to the wise pre-
scrip1ons Of science.
In a few daysI will complete this article by
speaking Of grouud-sujcng, which in part be-
longs to this subject. Since in writing this COM
munication had principally in view my COM
pani0ns in work those Of your readers not accuS-
toned TO a lie in the mines, will find here and
there terms which 10 them will seem obscure. and
which in fact, have meaning only in our noun
tans, where they are legitimatized by the usage
OF the miners in fact many Of these words OF
recent origin ought to be used with caution
Whenever | amuse myself in seeking their ETY.
mology, find many which have double mean-
ing. and others that are perverted more or less
from their original meaning. Well, most OF these
words which necessity has called forth, VIII soon
er or later be entered in the usual dictionaries OF
modern languages. In The meantime, leg your
over nice readers TO he kind enough TO forgive
me- on account OF the moti which induced me
to write my present communication. Is. DEFFs.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

OREGON GuLcu.-Mr. John Colbert has pur-
chased the National Hotel at Oregon Gulch, and
Mr.. Thos. Motherwell has leased the Oregon
Gulch Hotel. We learn from Mr.. Motherwell that
active preparations are being made fer mining
extensively on the guch this winter. Several
new bitches have been dug to convey the water
from the gulches on the diggngs.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

FIRE AT YREKA.--We learn from W. f. Rowe
Esq that report reached Shasta on Wednesday
night that portion OF the town Of Yreka had
been destroyed by FIRE. The burnt district was
principally occupied by Spanish and Chinese.
Mr.. Rowe also informs US that Frenchwoman
living on French Gulch was robbed Of about $50
on Tuesday night The robbers had been ar
rested and lodged in Jail.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

MEssRs VEsEY d Co., proprietoFs of the Wea-
verville Disiillery, have purchased the property
formerly occupied by Levi Reynolds, Esq, where
they intend to erect more substantial buildings
A wagon road has been opened from Oregon ST
20 their present location
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

RED BLUFFs.-T The Beacon of Wednesday last
censures the citizens of that place for the apathy
evnced in the wagon road. That's right, Mr..
Beacon ! stir them up.
II. W. Wilson, formerly of this place, has leased
the Luna House. Success TO him.
Sheriff Dunn paid 1000 into the Treasury on
Monday last.
Several immigrant trains have arrived during
the week, among them Cbas. Tomlnson, who has
crossed the plains three successive times with
stock, by as many different routes. and declares
the Mobiles Pass route to possess advantages over
all the others.
A large amount of freight has been shipped
during The past week to the northern mines.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

CENSUS RETURNS OF CHILDREN IN TRINITY CoUN-
rY.-Mr. VIM. Maloney has just completed a cen
sus of the children in Trinity County. The whole
number of children Qrom to Is years. is one
hundred and eighteen, including seven domest-
Gated Indians. Ont of this number fifty-seven re-
side in Weayerville township, and about two
thirds Of that number are in regular attendance
at the District school the remainder at the
sch ool connected with the Catholic church of this
place Including the children under four years
of age, the number in the county would be SWELL
ed to nearly two hundred.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24
NOTICE.

z JOHN b. MAY. SHERIFF OF THE COUN.
I, ty Of Trinity do hereby certify that have
levied upon all IRal Estate and other property
upon which The STATE and County taxes for the
current fiscal year OF ls57-'5S, are due and re-
main unpaid. and shall proceed to collect the
same with five per cent on the amount of all tax
es to be paid, until
Saturday, The 18th day Of November, A. D. 1857,
when will proceed as required by the Public
Revenue Act. to advertise ard sell the same at
public auction. for the total amount of taxes to-
gcther with all costs and damages that may ac.
crue theroon.--Datcd Oct. 10. 1857.
JOHN B. MAY.
Sheriff and cX oficio Tax Collector.
Dy, G. J. Love, Deputy. 403w.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

THE PENNsYLvANIANs received a compliments
ry benefit from the citizens OF Shasta on Friday
evening last, the occasion Of their last appearance
in the North for the present season. Our citizens
we're much disappointed at not receiving visit
tron this troupe on th-ir return from Yrcks.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

REVOCATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY.-The
Vigilance Committee of San Francisco have re-
Voked the order attached to the sentence of ban
ishment of the persons eyilcd by that body about
eighteen montbt since
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

IsFoRNArIoS WANTED-Of Zenophon T. Smith.
When last heard from be was ia Weaveryile,
Trinity County
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

MURDERED.--The Volcano Ledger fays that
three immigrant families arrived at that place
last week, by the overland route. One of these
families consists Of a widow aud eight children.
the father having been killed by Indians on the
plains After their long and tedious journey to
this land Of pFomise they are left without pro
tector
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

NEW MUsIc.-We have received from Il. Dale
g. Co., 1855 street, Sacramento the following
pieces of new music Unnumbered Kisses, .
Grave OF Uncle True" " Where is the Sunny
Land !" " The Days Gone by" besides several ei-
egant pieces for the piano forte, entitled " Fresh
Life" La Fontaine." and a musical gem enti-
tied ''Rbapsode," by Wollenhaupt All the la
test publications of the day. musical instruments,
toys, fancy goods, &c. can be obtained of Dale &
Co. Remember the number l55 j street.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

EXTENSIVE FLUME.--A company of Cinnamon
are engaged in fuming Ten Cent Gulch from the
Court House to Mckenzie Gulch. 1t would be
difficult to say how many times this gulch has
been worked and still it pays we'll The "Celes
tials, or that portion of them belonging to the
Si-Yup Co., are beginning to turn their attention
to this improved method of mining. They have
already completed several extensive fumes in the
vicinity of town.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

FEMININEs.--For the Information of the man of
the Sacramento Age, who says that there is but
one marriagable lady in Trinity Co. we would
say, that from the census just taken, we have as
certained that there are just h0snty-twO, and out
Of justice to the matrons of Trinity we would in
form him that there is no prospec! Of that number
being increased at the next session of the District
Court
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

Down THE RryER.-The citizens down the river
are determined not to be behind us in improve
ments. a move is now on foot to construct a
wagon road from the mouth Of Canon Greek to
North Fork The road will cross the Trinity at
Sturdevant's ranch, thence along down on the
South side of the river to McGillivray's ranch,
where it will re-cross, and from thence to North
Fork. We understa nd that the bridge at McGil.
livray's is about to be commenced, and the por-
tiCn of the road from there to North Fork under
contract
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

La PoRrE-We have received 4 printed notice
to the effect that by concurrence of majority
OF the citizens Of Rabbit Creek, Sierra Co. the
name of that place has been changed to La Porte.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24

d. M. EDER Co.-By reference to the adv. of
this firm in another column, it will be seen that
they offer their whole stock 1t is their intention
to close out their business here, and we advise
those about to purchase to give them call.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24
FRESH EEL RIVER BUTTER.

1'HE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT.
/ fully inform the inhabitants of Wcaverville
and vicinity that he has left lot of choice But
ter for sale with
Er. w. T. OIInstead, of Fagg Town,
and Mr. White, Mouth of Weaver Greek.
Families and miners wishing to lay in a good
article for winter use, would do well to supply
Themselves soon.
The price until the first of November, will he
for 70 and 80 Ib. packages G5 cts, and for 80 and
80 lb. packages, 62a cts.
JOHN W. COOPER.
weaver, Oct. 10, 1857. 395t.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24
Sss T Ed EA- GEES 81

BRILLIANTINES, LAWNS, TLANNELS,
French aid American Prints. Sleeilga Dalil5s L Linen.
90 ALSO SIN
IA CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, Hs3s
W. and fine lot of v1SS.
Wool and TIair Matrasses---Cheap.
If the ladies viii call aud examine my goods
ard prices they will certainly not 60 away dis.
satisfied s. HOFFMAN.
Weaver. Oct %. 1851 25-td.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-10-24
|. MEYER
FERRY NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
1Nundorsigned will make application at the No.
vcmher Term Of the Board of Supervisors of
this County for application to keep toll ferry
ing year. w. H. BEALS.
Cedar Fiat, oct l6, 1857. 40td.