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Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-01
Clay on Slavery Agitation.

The still violent agitation Of the Slavery oucs-
tion, and the many and new forms which the
Slavery issue assumes, can give no less apprchen-
sion Of its dangers TO the peace and prosperity Of
the country tLan the agitation of ii did fifteen
years ago. Mr.. Clay at that period stood in the
full strength of his political greatness. and was
constantly eudcayoring to reconcile the political
factions to a sense Of duty and national compro-
mise The following short letter addressed to
the Rev. Dr.. Cotton may not be without interest
ASHLAND, Sept. I'd, l6f3.
To Rev. DR.. CoLToN- Dear Sir Allow me TO
suggest a subject for one OF your tracts, which,
treated in your popular and condensed way
think, it would be attended with great and good
effect. ] mean abolition.
1t is manifest that The ultras of that party arc
extremely miSchevous and are bulrying on The
country to fearful consequences They arc not
to be concliated by the Wbigs Engrossed with
single idea, they care for nothing else. They
would see the administration of the govern
ment, prccipitae the nation into absolute ruin
before they would lend a helping hand TO arrest
its career. They treat worse and denounce most
those who treat them best-who so far agree with
them as TO admit slavery TO be an evil. Witness
their conduct towards Mr.. Briggs and Mr. Adams,
N Massachusetts, and towards me.
Will give you an outline Of the manner in
which | would handle it Show the origin Of
slavery trace its introduction to the British
government show how it is disposed of by the
Federal Constitution /; that it is left exclusively
to the States, except in regard to fugtiycs direct
taxes and representation show that the agitation
Of the question in the free States will first destroy
all harmony and finally lead to dsunion, perpet-
ual war, the extinction Of the African racc--ul-
innate military despotsm.
But the great aim and object Of your trac t
should be to arouse the laboring classes in the
free States against abolition. Depict the consc-
quenccs to them Of immediate abolition. The
slaves, being free, would dspcrse througout the
Union they would enter into competition with
the free laborer-with the American, the Irish
the German reduce his wages be conioundld
with him, and affect biz moral and social standing
gamation, show that their object is to unite in
ing black woman TO reduce the laboriug white
man to the despisod aud degraded condition Of
the black man.
would show their opposition to colonization !:
show It's humane religious and patriotic aims :
that they are TO separate those whom God has
separated. Why DO the Aboitiouists oppose col
oHiZaton? To keep and aiDa gamatC together
the two races, in violation Of Gods viii, aud to
keep the blacks here, that they may interfere
with degrade and debase the laborng whites --
Show that the British government is cooperating
with the Abolitionsts for the purpose Of dissolv-
ing the Union. You can make powerful arti-
Gle, that viii be felt in every extremity of the
Union am perfectly satisfied it will do good.
HENRY CLAY.
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Democratic Meeting.

. The Democracy assembled in mass meeting on
Thursday night last, in front OF the City Drug
Store. All the afternoon Of Thursday, the mi
ners from the different localities Of the County
kept pouring into town to attend the meeting.
AT about o'clock p m, the mass Of people pre-
sent commenced blocking up Main street The
Trinity Brass Band occupying the balcony Of the
" Magnolia" played in elegant style many Of the
old National airs At twenty minutes past eight
the meeting was called 10 order by j. G. How
ard. Esq. who nominated tie Hon. j C. Burch
Tor President Messrs. McQuillan, Growing
shield. and Lawrence were elected Vice Presi-
dents. Immediately after the election of officers
the Hon. John j. Weller, Democratic candidate
for Governor, aecended the stand and was intro
duced to the meeting by Mr.. Burcb Col. Weller
after explaining the reasons which induced him
to submit bis name to the Democratic State Con-
vention as candidate, proceeded to state aud
rcfute the charges made against him in reference
to the Herbert affair in Washington. His vindi-
cation Of himself from those ex parte accusations.
was characterized by boldness and consistency.
The speaker briefly reviewed his course in the
senate Of the United States. After which he
discussed and defined his position on the issues
involved in the present campaign. Col. Weller
spoke OF and portrayed the abuses which have
Deeu paactcCQ IN Tue administration OF the State
Government, and torcibly pointed out the evils
brought about by such state Of things and the
burdens to which such legislation had subjected
the people. He ayowed his determination, il
elected-to correct these abuses--and interpose
his executive power as far as possible, 10 bring
about an honest and economical administration
Of the State Government The immense mass Of
people assembled listened with profound atten-
tion to Col Weller for one hour and half T..
In 10 ;Irt TO-.
Attorney General, was next introduced to the
meeting and occupied the stand for nearly two
hours. Mr.. Williams though young man, en-
joys the reputation Of being an able lawyer He
entered into the discussion of the political issues
OF the day, with eXactness and ability, aud left
the stand in the midst Of loud applause. The
meeting was then adjourned by the President.
After which Mr.. Lawrence addressed the crowd
in humorous and witty speech, which took well
with the boys.
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Democratic District Convention.

The delegates of The 2lst Senatorial District,
composed Of the counties of Humboldt aud Trinity,
met Wcavcryille on the 25th day of July A. D.,
1851. pursuant to notice, for the purpose of nom
mating candidate TO be supported by the Democ-
racy at the ensuing election. for the office of
State Senator
The Convention was called to order by elcctng
J. Constock temporary President and II. Hart,
Secretary.
On motion, NJ ", Pcrsonctt and l.. W. Lud-
wig were appointed committee on Credentials,
aud to report permanent officers.
On motion, the Convention adjourned to meet
at 3 o'clock P. NJ
The Convention met according TO ad ournmcnt.
when the Committee OH credentials reported r. NJ.
Williams aud David Maston, of Humboldt, and |.
Comstock, NJ, W. PerSonetl, NJ Ruch, /. W. Lud
wig, Il. Fogarty and II. Hart of Trinity, entitled
TO seats in this Convention, aud /. Comstoci as
President aud H. Hart Secretary.
On motion, the report Of The Committee was
adopted.
The Hon. John C. Burch Of Weaycrylle was
then nominated by scclimation.
Resoiced, That the proceedings Of this Conven-
tiOn, be published in the Humb0idf Times and
TREWY Journal.
On motion, The Convention then adjourned
sine de.
l. COMsTOCK, President
II. HART, Secretary.
Weayervillc, July Is, 1851
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dangerous alternative, availability. To learn thc
danger aud results Of the practice Of availability.
read the history Of decaycd Republics. No pub
lie man should ever be chosen because lie is sim
ply the most available. Honesty. capacity and
fidelity. is the true criterion Of merit Tie re-
cords of statesmanlike deeds should outweigh
local clamor or personal prejudice. In the im-
partial examination Of those merits, lies the
force and justice Of public opinion. And when
the mass Of the people exercise that right the
policy or measures established by their action
may justly claim TO be the results Of PUBLIC
OrINION.
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Mining Correspondence

TAYL0R's FLAT, July "a, 1857.
MEssRs. EDITORS Mining news is rather dull
here, owing to the want Of men of energy and
enterprise. Not much river mining going OH in
this section this season. There are some two or
three fumes going in by the " Johns" in the vi
cinity, which will probably pay we'll This Flat
still remains in the same old place, but hope
before another year we will be going ahead as
well as those places where there is not half the
encouragement for mcn 10 pitch in" as the in
ducements offered here.
Canadian Bar is a large Bar, located nearly
opposite Taylor's Flat, and probably contains the
best dggings on Trinity coarse, heavy scale
gold, and pays on the bedrock only. One com
pany last season in six months took ont about
81 1000 the present propretors }. Myers Co..
owing 10 the lateness Of the season, have only
this week commenced drifting, and they are likely
to do as well Us last season, Jacob VIII & Co.
are making large preparations for running into
said Bar, and will probably be able to commence
in two or three weeks
B D. Alley & Co., on Little Corral Bar, I'M
dcrstand are making $50 and $50 per day for
two men. Watson 81 Wilson, Henncssy & Co,
Sanmon & Co., Smith 6 Co, in fact all are doing
we'll who have got started into their claims.
This lower Trinity must lie prospected thor
Oughly before we can expect to go ahead. 1t
wants men who will work themselves and not get
djSheartencd if they should have to work one,
two or even three months for nothing. The world
was not made in one, two or yet three days al
though many not long since expected to see it
" smashed up in one. 1t is quite probable that
in less than three years this part of the country
will be more thickly settled than any other por-
ton Of Trinity. JuD
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TEE SECRETARY o. THE TEElsURY is Of opinion
that there viii be a surplus OF 322 900, 900 in the
governments strong box at the end OF the current
fiscal year. lie moreover anticipates an increase
of revenue under the new Tariff, which viii be in
operation on the lst Of July next. In view Of
these considerations Secretary Cobb has already,
it is stated, determined to recommend to Con
grcss in his report, an extension Of the schedule
Of articles of merchandise Oh which no duties
shall be levied.
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MERcHANDIsE BY WBoGEsALE.-By careful
perusal Of to-doy's paper it will be seen that j.
G. DOLL & Co, Of Red Bluffs, are selling at
wholesale, every variety Of goods necessary tor
the mountain trade, at slight advance on San
Francisco prices Mcssrs. DOLL & Co. are doing
the largest Wholesale business north Of Sacramento.
Merchants in the mining towns will find it to their
Interest TO give them call
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FRENCH LEssoNs.--M Victor Rcssayre, former
ly professor Of French and Bellies Lettrcs in the
Female Academy, n. y, intends, we understand,
to form class of young gentlemen TO etudy
French NJ. Ressayrc, is confident that he can
impart a considerable knowledge Of the French
in course of IL on "a lessons His advertisement
will appear next week, in which his plan aud
price will be stated. We would advise our young
men to embrace the opportunity now offered for
the acquisition of an useful and elegant accom-
plishment
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RAILROAD House, SAN FRANcsco.- old
aud popular resort has been again opened by Mr..
James Thompson, formerly Of Haley Il Thompson.
San Francisco. The Railroad House has been
Ie efttcd throughout, and furnished with new beds,
bcddi2g, &c. Associated with Mr. Thompson ia
the mana, s,ement of the house we notice the name
of Capt John Payne, late master of the steamer
New Jersey, on ,he Hudson river. We advise
those visiting San Francisco to stop at the Rail
Road House, as il is the cheapest and best hotel
in the city
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-01

DR.. H. E. Morrill, skilful Physician
Of New York City, in his remarks en- Dyspepsia
says--The most efectual medicine to improve the
tone and energy of the stomach, is that prepared
by DR.. Geo B. Green, and called the OIygeaafea
Biuers.
would publish the receipt for preparing tbi;
valuable medicine, if knew what it was, but as
l do not, / can only recommend its use 1t seems
to me to be improperly called Btters,' at least
in the popular acceptation Of that term for it con
taius no alcohol or other spirits and is rather sour
than bitter. Though here, by the way, | cannot
too earnestly caution the dyspeptc sufferer
against using" btters," the basis Of which is al
cohol or other ardent spirits They no more i'm
part real energy TO the stomach, than whip
gives strength to horse. The stimulation which
they excite is only temporary, and sure to be
followed by reaction which at length will in
eviably wear out the stomach. The medicine Of
which am speaking, obviates these objections.
Seth W. Fowle q Co., l38 Washington Street
Boston, Proprietors Sold by their agents every
where.
Sold by Henry johnson & Co., Wholesale Drug
gsts, l46 Washington street San Francisco, sole
Agents for the Pacific coast
Agent in Wcavcryilc,
L. A. FAGG, city Drug store.
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a June Storm,

A young gentleman of this country has trans
mitted US the following:
The poetical amateur will find ii difficult t(
believe that these vigorous, playful and versatile
lines were engcndered in The brain OF you'll
who has not yet counted his thirteenth summer
We pronounce him Byron in embryo-a Milton
in the egg. We predict that he will hatch into
magnificent greatness.
The echo woke
AS the thunder broke,
The lightning's led the wav,
The wild earth o'er
That awful roar
Murmered acay, male ray
The rafting hail.
The Heavens fail,
Chal1ed the blossoms and leaves;
The swallows rattle,
silver battle
Was hushed beneath the caves
Young Bunoit stout,
With arms about
Close folded to keep him warm
Through the blinng sleet
With his dauntless feet
Went shouidering the storm.
One poor wall flower.
From our torn bower.
On the whirlwind's breath did fly,
And with speed of thought,
In circles wrought,
Bound up into the sky
BY our great fireplace,
With namelcss grace
Two kittens purrcd in play
They cared no more for that uproar
Than the babe unborn that day.
A. Ii. c.
Weaveryille, July 20, 1857.
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ATTENTION AMERICANS!! +!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of Trinity Coun.
- ty are hereby requested to send delegates to
County Council on the sth inst to make nomi-
nations for candidates for County officers.
Representation the same as heretofore II is
hoped each precinct will be represented
Q. II T NORCROSS,
President TO Council
G. ForrY, Sec pro tom
Weaver Aug 1851 2e2t
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MINERS MEETING.

A T A MEETING HELD BY THE MINERS
n on Saturday the 25th ult., on a Bar situated
at the mouth Of Canon Greek on Trinity River.
and known by the name of JUNCTION Bar, for the
purpose Of making laws to regulate the size of
claims, Mr.. j. j. SanbOurn was chosen Chairman
and Geo. Laws Secretary.
On motion, it was resolved that, committee
Of four be appointed to draft code of bylaws
for the purpose above specified, whereupon Messrs
Sanbourn, Mathews Mulrein and Laws were ap.
pointed
On motion, it was resolved to adjourn until
6 o'clock p. m, of the 26th ult.
At an adjourned meeting held July 26th the
following by laws were unanimously adopted
By WIS.
ARTICLE |. The size Of claim on said Bar
shall be 100 feet front running back to the ridge.
ART. II. All persons holding claims on said
Bar are required to commence work on the same
within twelve days after putting up notice.
ART. Ill. All persons taking up claim or
claims on said Bar, are required TO put up a no
tice stating the number of claims held, and the
position occupied.
ART. ". All persons holding claims on said
Bar, shall be required to renew their notices once
month when not able to work thcm owing to
the want of water, inclemcncY Of the weather or
sickness.
ART. Y. No claim or claims shall be consider
ed workable unless the bed rock can be drained
ART. VI. No person shall be entitled to hold
more than one claim, except by purchase
ART. VII. Any person purchasing a claim or
claims, shall be required to represent them by
one man TO each claim.
On motion, it was resolved that, the foregoing
proceedings be published in the TRINITY JoURNAL
On motion, it was resolved that the meeting
be adjourned, sine de-
j. 4. SANBOURN, Chairman
GEORGE LAWS, Secretary,
Trinity River Aug | 1S57 2SIt
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PICKS. SH0VELS. AXIS. &c.

ia COLLINS CURVED PICKS, sLUICE
X Rakes, Forks B. B. & R. aud O. Ancs, L. II.
ta2a Shovels
Short handled do, and Spades
Collins and Hunts Axes handle do;
Hunts claw and lathing hatchets
Crow-bars, cast-steel inch square,
For cork steel, spring steel, &c;
Jack screws, different sizes;
Bake Ovens, Nos 2 TO 6; by
aul I'm. j. q. DOLL d CO, Red Bluffs.
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TERmDEl "ONTI AGRATIoN--ST. LouIs TX AsHEs.
A small cablD contiguous to Gallatin q Co.'s
stable, in ST. Louis Sierra Co, took fire on the
afternoon Of the 26th ult, and, in less than one
hour not a single house remained. The Hook
and Ladder Company Of the town WAS brought
into rcqusition, and every means used TO prevent
the spread Of the flames, but without effect A
high wind was prevailing at the time, and Il Q
rapdty of tie spread Of the flames was perfectly
astonshing.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-01

WE arc indebted TO X. A. Fagg, Of the City
Drug Store for the California Spirit Of the Times,
a new sporting paper published in San Francisco
and edited by NJ. J. Smith. 1t is quite spicy, and
bids fair TO rival lis namesake in New York.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-01

ONYGENATED BIrIERs.-We would call tho at
tention of our readers to the advertisement OF
the Orygmafed BiHers, for which preparation
Henry johnson Go. are sole agents for the Pa
cifc coast, aud r. A. Fagg. City Drug Store,
County.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-01

Nor ~ LrcK.-Tbc Oregonians do not seem to
understand the tricks Of the fancy, of San Fran
cisco. The Era says three individuals from that
territory have been robbed Of considerable sums
Of money in that city within short time back
Last week another one was robbed of 500.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-01

ALTA EXPRESS CoMPANY.-A company composed
Of Messrs A Badam, Jr., and Charles l.. Earring
ton Of Sacramento and Joseph A. Fort, of San
Francisco have commenced carrying letters, par
GELS and packages between San Francisco, Sacra-
mentO and Marysvle.
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MOUNTAINS oN FIRE.--W We are informed through
a correspondent from lower Trinity that a great
fire is raging on the sides of the mountains in the
rear of Canadian Bar causing some uneasncss
and which will, unless We have rain, do serious
damage, being very close to the Canadian Bar
Flumc. as well as close to the houses 1t is sup
posed to have been done by the Indians or Chinese.
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T. \ Il II A n CE:
49 Commercial and 81 Clay Streets,
Between Front and Battery,
SAN FRANCIsco
RESTAURANT-First Floor
LADIES' Ordinary Second Story.

fifI;'t THIS HOUSE HAS UNDERGONE A
LII thorough renovating and cleansing. with
new Furniture, Beds aud Bedding. II is intend
ed by the Proprietor to TO have this House sec
Ond to none in the city. Great care has been ia
ken to select the best of servants and no expense
will be spared to make the weary traveller com
Portable at the Rail Road House, The House will
be opened on Saturday, August lst, 1857.
Capt. JOHN PAYNE,
formerly master Of the steamer Mountain. on the
Delaware river and late of the steamer New Jer-
sey, on the North river, N. Y, will be my assist.
ant in the management of the Hotel
There has also been fitted up magnificent
hath Room and Hair Dressing Room, attached
to the Hotel which for cleanliness, DC will moi
be surpassed by any of this city. Also. Bill
lizard Room and Pool Table
The Bar will be stocked with the finest choice
OF Wines, Liquors and Cigars
a fine Lunch will be served every dav At II
o clock. JAMES THOMSON. Proprietor
Sap Frap'isco, Ang !, 1857 289m
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IinuOrs.

TN TEN AND SIXTEEN GALLON PACK
l. ages;
Plaster Head Brandy in 10 gal. kegs;
Peleyoisin, fine do in 10 and Is gal. kegs
Marrott, fine Brandy in 10 and Is gal kegs ),
Hennessey. fine, do in 10 and 10 gal. kegs ;
Old Pale Sherry in Is gal. kegs;
Old Golden Sherry in l6 gal kegs
Rose Madeira, in lG gal kegs;
Real Juice Port Wine in 10 and l6 gal. kegs
Old Oporto, pure juice Port, in 10 aud Is
gal kegs;
Every description of WINES and LIQUORS
in packages from to 20 gallons, suitable for
packing.
aul I'm. j. G. DOLL & CO., Red Bluffs
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NINING.-The miners on East Weaver creek are
doing well, New claims are being opened which
prospect better than any ever before worked on
that stream The workmen have commenced
drifting, the water having failed in the creek
At Ridgeginc the miners are making good
wages. Water in abundance can he had, and
their is no lack 0f disgings leaving no excuse
for idlcrs.
Below Bates ranch our old townsman Esquire
Brown is extensively engaged in mining opera
tions. During the last year he has succeeded in
bringing the water upon The bars of the river,
and in passing few days since we noticed that
some fifteen or twenty Chinamen were employed
in working his claims The bar pays well and
We wish the Squire abundant success in his enter
prise. lie is at present also engaged in convey
ing !he water across the river for the purpose Of
working the bars on the opposite side.
Between Galvins bridge and Lewiston the
miners are preparing to work the bed Of the
RI .er al several points.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-01

A Costly WoRK--The Plumus and Spanish
Ranch Water Ditch comp. ted within two years,
cost $500 900 it now supplies 400 inches, most
of which is sold day and night doubling its
valuo
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-01

PAPER HANGINGs AND CARPETS We would re-
fer those of orr merchants who are in need of the
above articles, TO the advertisement Of Frank
Baker in 70. day : paper.
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State Senate.

Elsewhere in this weeks Journal viii be found
the proceedings Of the Senatorial District Con
venton which assembled in this place on Satur-
day last After the organization Of the Conycu-
ton was effected, the Hon John c. Durch was
nominated by acclmation The delegates from
Humboldt County we're unanimously in favor of
Mr. Burch. This il the first Democratic Convention
we have ever seen in the State where tbcro was
10 competitors for so high and honorable posi-.
tion Mr.. Burch has no opponent in the fold.
and as far as this County is concerned, We pre-
sumo be will have nome The Democracy Of the
district seemed TO have settled upon Mr.. Bnrch.
and have thus in very signal manner eyinced
their confidence in lis ability and political intcg-
pifV
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SUPERINTENDENT HEMPaTEAD gives notice that
the United States Branch Mint will be opened on
Saturday August lst, for the reception of " de-
posts OF gold bullion for coinage and silver pur-
chases u
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-01

MELoSs.- For fine ripe melon. call at Feltor :
Garden store. two doors above the JOURNAL
building, or at pnugy's garden on Taylor street
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in packing hay from the borders Of the lake, on
the summit Of old " Bally," about seven miles
north Of town, We understand also that large
quantities Of snow is still lying in the neighbor-
hood OF the lake, and that it is the intention Of
some OF our citizens to pack it to town, to he
nscd in place of ice.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-01

CoNING.--Lee & Benefits Circus will visit
Resveroille about the 20lh inst. The Stark Ora
matte Troupe arc also announced en- route for
Weaver.
w NtAKV ESQ. of Blake S Express, will ac-
HoILowAY's PILLS AS A REMEDY FOR DYspEf
sIA No NO. one who has seen the effect of Holo
""y rms IA cases OF dyspepsia, can believe 70
moment that this depressing and danoeron
disease is incnrahe The nafienf who bes en-,
ter, Esq Everybody Will 90. ""' nus SUI
CkowDED OUr.-A press Of advertisements has
crowded cut much original matter TO day
PEACHES are selling in Sacramcnto at Twelve
Gents per pound,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-08-01

Ea65~ Only those who have suffered all the mis-
cries Of Dyspepsia in its various forms, can ap-
preciate the value Of medicine that will c,UG
this disease. To all who would find remedy we
say, try the Orygenafed BiGtrs.