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Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02
THE DEAD CH1LD.-Few things a

THE DEAD CHILD.-Few things ap-
pear so beautiful as young child in its
shruud. The little innocent face looks
SO sublimely simple and confiding among
the cold terrors of death. Calmly and
fearless, that little mortal has passed
alone under the shadow. There is death
in its sublimest and purest image; no
hatred, no hypocrisy, no suspicion, no
care for the morrow ever darkened that
little face; death has come lovingly up
on it; there is nothing cruel or harsh in
its victory. The yearings of love, in
deed, cannot be stifed; for the prattle
and smile, all the little world of thoughts
that were SO delightful-are gone for
ever. Awe, too, will overcast us in its
presence; for the lonely voyager, for the
child has gone, simple and trusting into
the presence of an all-wise Father, and
of such, we know, is the kingdom Of
Heaven
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02

na- I'm the middle ages, in France, a
person convicted of being g calumnia-
tor was compelled to place himself on
all-fours, and bark like dogfor quar-
ter of an hour If this custom were
adopted at the present day, there would
be some bow-wow-ing! ..
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02
A Valid Reason.

Uncle Peter r., who fourished a few
years ago among the mountains of Yer
mont as an inveterate horse dealer, was
one day called upon by an amateur OF
the equine in search of something
fast" There, sir, is mare yonder who
would trot her mile in two minutes and
twenty seconds, were it not for one thing
"Indeed'' cried his companion.
"Yes," continued Uncle Peter; she
is four years old this spring, is in good
condition, looks we'll; and il first rate
mare; and she can go a mile in 2.2o,
were it not for one thing ....
''Well, what is it, was the query.
''That mare resumed the jockey; sis
in every respect good piece of prop
erty. She has heavy name, switch
tail trots fair and square, and yet there
is one thing why she can't so a mile in
2.20."
"What in the Old Harry is it, then?''
cried the amateur, impatiently.
1.-The distance is too great for the
time?" was the old wag's reply.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02

To WIN A SIMPLE WoMAN's Love
Let your hair hang in superhuous ring
lets over your neck and shoulders; new
er suffer razor to touch your face, and
squeeze yourself into coat of mulberry
cloth; put on vest striped with green
yellow and red-pants checked with
blue, crimson and purple; shove your
feet into a pair of boots at least an inch
too short for you; dangle a little black
cane tipped with brass; a huge brass
ring upon your finger, and you will be
the lion of the day and win the heart of
anv simple iirt you meet with.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02
Wasn't She SpunkY.

n couple who lived together for some
years in seeming contentment, one day
went fishing, and tied their boat by a
rope to a post in the water All of a
sudden the boat went floating down the
stream, and contest of words immedi-
ately arose as to the real cause of the
parting of the rope. The wife said it
must have been cut with scissors, but
the husband, an unfeeling old fogy,
stoutly maintained that it was a knife
that did the business. a. .f
-ssScissorsl,- l,-said the wife.
"Knife! said the husband.
"Scissors!" said the wife.
The husband, losing his temper, cried
out:
"Ifyou say scissors again I'll duck
you p .....,7 ..... --
Scissors said the wife, determined
to hold out to the last.
Away went the old woman into the
water, and as she came up the first time,
she beloved Scissors" at the top of
her voice. ....-
The old man pushed her down again.
''Scissors!' sputtered she, in fainter
tones, as she rose again. But the old
fellow had her by the head, and plump
she went down for the third time
Now she rose more slowly, and as her
waite logged form neared the surface,
having lost the power of articulation,
yet determined never to give in, she
thrust her hand out of the water, and
initiated with the first and second fin
gers the opening and shutting of pair
Of scissors
The old man was then convinced that
it was useless to try to fetter a woman's
speech.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02

na-:Will you keep an eye on my
horse, my son, while I step in and get a
drink?''
Eyes, sir" ...s...............
Stranger goes in, gets his drink, comes
out and finds his horse missing. "Whcre
is my horse, boy?' -a#-f Z; ....
''He's rum away, sir" .....''-
':Didn' 1 tell you to take care of him
you young scamp?" ...,. 4.-..
';No sir, you told me to keep my eye
on him, and 1 did, till he got clear out
of sight" r'.' -" .H".sfF. .s..H.-
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02

ri nea- Mrs. Partington says thatj just be
fore the last war with England, circum
stances were seen around the moon night
ly, shooting stars perambulated the earth
the desk Of the sun was covered with
black spots of ink, and comics swept the
horizon with their operic tails. Every
body said it profigated war, and sure
enough it did come. Its costiyencss was
felt through the land, but the bravery
of General jackson cxpiated the Amer.
lean citizens, and foreign domine soon
became a by-wordi r.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02

Eg Hobbs, the locksmith, has picked
one Of Banquo's CORY locks, he didit with
apick axe. He is at work on aved lock.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02


Mother, mayn't have the big
biblein your room? p 49,
eyes my son, and I am glad to see
you desirous of. perusing that book
What do you want to see in it p
"I only want to see whether [ can
smash flies in it like Bill Smith does at
school," ...
Bg-:'Samuel, my darling little SON
ney," said an aged mother, :; I've not seen
your book forseveral days or more; where
is it?"
Il know where it is
/ "Well, where? .,......-..:
"Well, it's only lost a little, kinder, in
the barn, orround out ofdoors, summers I
guess; p'raps in the garret or ahird the
wood pile
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-29
THE HAIL sEAsON.

GRAND BALL AT. THE REQUEST OF HER FRIENDS
" and pupils Mulle CAROLINE NEZIENs Will rive
Grand ball on Saturday evening January 81 at her anciag
academy, III Howard street, TO commence al eight unul
twelve. Tickets
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-29
WATCHES. JEwELnY, Sc.

nTANorDs-THE TRADE rs REsPEcTrr-JY IN.
~ fcrnes that Continually MANUFACTURING md have
on harf isrss OF diamond jeveiry cf ne hne ssys
aree .aeormept Of diamonds hand. e~inf dre Cor
u,s trssr Di<nouts hought for csso
L. ukRNAr CO, els Browne sresl
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06
Sheriff IS Sale,

DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE AND ORDER
ID of sale for the foreclosure of u mortgage to
me directed issued out of the Hon. Dist. Court Of
the 18th Judicial District in and for the County
Of Trinity. on a Judgment rendered therein on
the 23d day of May. A. D., 1857. in favor of
George Robinson. and against NJ. Short, for the
sum of twelve hundred and fifty dollars (sl250)
principal two hundred and ninety three and
teen dollars and twenty-five cents (Sl8 25) costs
of suit, amounting to the sum Of fifteen hundred
and sixty-on dollars and fifty eight cents, ($l5-
6l 58) and interest at the rate of two per cent per
month. from the date of entering judgment,
will expose for sale at public auction. at the door
of the Court House, in the town Of Weaverville,
to the highest and best bidder for cash, on
Tuesday, the 2}d day Of June, A. D., 1851
between the hours Of 10 o'clock. A. m. and o..
clock. p m. all the right title and interest of the
said NJ. Short in and to the following described
property. to wit
The undivided orc-fourth Of the Touring mill
and saw mill situated on Weaver creek, about
three miles below Weaverville, in Trinity county,
California, and known as Harris, Mcclure & Co.'S
mills
Also the undvd one fourth of the house and
lot Oh Court street in the town of Weaverville,
in sad county, and known as Harris Mcclure
& Co.'S carpenter shop. together with all and
singular the tenemens, herrditaments and appur-
tcnances thereunto belonging or in anywsc ap-
PERTAINING. to satisfy the above judgment, costs
and accruing costs. E. NEBLETT, Sheriff.
BY JNO. NJ. CASs, Deputy.
Wcaveryille, June 2. 1857. 20td
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06
SEleriM's Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE AND ORDER
ID of sale of property. to me directed issued out
of the Hon. District Court of the 18th judicial
District. in and for the County of Trinity will
expose for sale at public auction. at the door OF
the Court House, in the town of Wcaverville, to
the highest and best bidder. for cash. on
Wednesday, The oath day of June, A. D., 1857,
between the hours of 10 o'clock M and p.
~, the following described property, to wit:
Commencing at an oak tree on the west bank
Of East Weaver creek. about one mile above C.
p. Rices mill, marked " w. Polly" and running
up said creek one mile to an oak tree marked
= w. Polly" and running back to the hill on each
side Of the creek, one fourth of mile and be.
ing the land located by Warren Polly and SUBJ
sequ"ntly located by d. NJ. Shuford, and sold by
him to II. NJ. Chauncey and on which said Chaun-
cey and Woodward have built and constructed a
saw mill lying and being in the County of Trni-
ty and State Of California
f. NEBLETT, Sheriff
BY JNo. NJ. CAss, Deputy.
Weaverville, June g. 1857 2O3t.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06
Precincts.
No. of Delegates.
Address,.

To the Democracy Of Trinity County:
Another political contest is at hand. and we are
soon to be called upon to select candidates for
Governor and other State officers. as well as for
Senator and Assemblyman from our own County
and District.
Our recent glorious victory should not induce
us to lay aside our armor, and let chance govern
our future, but to prove that we value our cher
ished principles we should guard we'll our van
tage ground and let no future day find us idle
and inert to be attacked by any foe secretly or
otherwise.
We. your Central Committee, congratulate You
upon the elevation to the highest office in the gift
OF any people, one of your own selection, and
one too to whom all parties &C cord honesty. abil
ity, and faithfulness, and under whose wise ad-
ministration we may reasonably hope for a resto-
ration Of that firm, strai ht-forward and ubiuuit
ous policy which characterized the adminslra-
tion OF Gen Jackson /; gave honor and power to
the Democracy. and will certainly restore that
peace. harmony and quiet which our country for
the past few years has so much needed.
The recent defacatons in our State and Coun-
ty officials calls for crcumspecton in our future
selection Of candidates for our various official dc
partments. The past year has evidenced also how
necessary to the pcrmanency and stability Of our
State Government is a wise, discreet and prompt
Executive. The duty Of selecting delegates to
the Stale Convention who in turn shall nominate
candidates lOl Governor aud Othcr state officers.
devolves upon You We have appointed the 2nd
day of July next for the meeting of your County
Convention. Let your delegates to ii be men Of
known honesty Of motive and pare integrity who
will fearlessly speak the minds Of those they rep
resent, and who will secure the nomination of
able, honest, and efficient men, not only in our
State departments, but for our Senator and Rep
resentative. Let US elect men whose course VIC
may heartily and chrerfully endorse, and in
whom we have from their past conduct, the ut
most confidence and guaranty for future faithful
ness. Very respectfully,
j. BENNETT, Char nan.
VI, +. GRIFFIN, Secretary.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06

MINING DowN THE RIVERA few days ago we
visited Cox's Bar, Manzanita, and Big Flat, and
found the miners generally doing very WE'LL
The high water prevents some of the river claims
being worked now, but the gold is known to be
there, and in few weeks it is bound to come out.
Most of the boys in that region are old settlers,
and more hospitable, whole-souled set it is hard
TO find. They have stuck to their work many of
them under the most discouraging circumstances
with perseverance worthy of a rich reward, and
If our wishes could effect it, they would have a
" pile" in very short time. In few days we
intend taking look along the East Fork, and
zee what the miners are doing there
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

The trial of Ned MCGOWAN is still progressing
at Napa, and will not probably be concluded un-
I'll Monday or Tuesday next.
Evrard, with whom our citizens became ac-
quainted last summer, as one of the members of
Thoman's theatrical troupe, has opened the Un-
ion Theater, at San Francisco, under the title of
the Olympic, and intends to give the same style
Of entertainments which made its namesake of
New York so popular in times past. Evrard was
of the first to tread the stage in this State is
gentleman and scholar, and we wish him success
In Ell Dorado, it is said the miners are bent up
on cxpelling the Mexican population from the
county, as an act of retaliation for the massacre
Of Crabb. To what end the feeling may extend
is not known, but should it be general it will
doubtless lead TO outbreaks by ne means credita
BILE TO the State.
A duel took place at 9 clock, q. m, on Fri
day last, near the Union Course, San Francisco
between Mr. Gallagher and Mr.. Clark. Wea
pons--double- barrel!cd shot guns resut-no.
body hurt.
Joseph Rassette, the proprietor Of the Rassette
House, San Francisco. las failed and surrender
I'd bis property to his creditors Cause-bad
debts.
In the Bates trial the jury disagreed. Eight
stood for conviction and four for acquittal. The
jury was discharged and the case continued
The .4ltd learns by gentleman just from Los
Angeles, that fight had taken place between the
Mormons and =" Gentiles" at San Bernardino the
latter having determined 10 drive the former out
Of The country. No particulars were given.
The Democratic State Journal aud the Noun
tain democrat are pitching into each other rath
er fierce on the strength Of an article published
in the Democrat, from which we take the follow
ing extract:
We are disgusted beyond measure with thl
miserable bush fighting, wire-workng and indi
rect warfare. Let Mr.. Broderick 90 over to tn,
Black Republicans, where bis feelings ALREADY
lead him, and his powers Of mischief are gone"
To which, among other complimentary things
tie State Journal gets off the following:
" We should feel as meanly as if we had bee
caught in act of petit larceny were we 10 be de
tccted in writing so wretchcd sentence"
Ex-Governor Bieler has arrived at Sacramcn
to, on his way to his post as Minister 10 Chilli
OF course he was warmly welcomed by his nu
mcrOus friends
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06

FRo% TIE KLAMATH.-We are happy to hear
that our neighbors t'oher side of Jordan" are
IN prosperous circumstances, and that after long
md tedious winter which well nigh discouraged
them, they are now reaping the reward of their
patience and perseverance. The mines are gen.
orally yielding bountfully, trade is brisk, and
new deposits are being discovered and opened
almost daily. We understand that company
will soon proceed to the head of Bluff Creek TO
prospect that portion of county, it not having
been visited since 81. when a slight examination
proved that gold was there how pentifully is
yet 10 be ascertaincd, Kirby Campbclls ditch
is progressing rapidly, and when completed Or
leans Bar will be one Of the most lively places in
the country.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06

fowE'S PIONEER Cmcrs.-This establishment
opened on Thursday evening to large audi
cnce, and gave good satisfaction, although una
yoidable circumstances prevented their perform
ing many of their most amusing and astonishing
fcats, Madame Austin having but partially re-
covered from serious indisposition, was too
much fatigled to perform on the slack rope but
gave the audience beautiful song instead
This and tomorrow evenings the full programme
will undoubtedly be gone through with, and we
advise all to be on hand early.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06
Proceedings of the Democratic Central Committee

At q meeting of the Democratic Central Commit
tee Of the County of Trinity, held at Weaver
vile on the lst nst.-Present, J. Bennett, j.
Clark, and NJ. J. Griffin
Resoired, That Democratic County N"mina-
ting Convention be convened at the Court House
in the town of Wcavervillc. on Thursday. July 2,
1857, to nominate candidate for the Assembly.
and also to select delegates to attend the District
Convention. for the nomination Of a Senator; al
so to choose delegates to represent us in the Dem
ocratic State Convention to be held in Sacramen-
to on the lIth day of July next.
In accordance with the basis of representation
heretofore established, the different precincts will
have the number Of delegates hereby prescribed
/ Precincts No. of Deie1dtes
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06
Walkers Destiny.

May not the hope be reasonably INDUCED that
General William Walker, the champion and hero
Of modern warfare, is destined to triumph in his
unparalleled contest for freedom and republican
government in Nicaragua? The news from Mic
aragua by the Golden Age, places his chances of
success in the ascendent. The present accounts
Of his position are drawn from the wailngs Of
his enemies, and may at least be read without
fear of exaggeration in his favor.
The news of the foul and inhuman buchery of
the lamented Crabb and his followers, in Sonora,
had but reached us, and was netting sorely upon
the sense and sympathy of his countrymen, when
the intelligence from Nicaragua arrived bring
ing with it the account of Walkers perilous po-
sition.
1t seems to be utterly impossible to get an ex-
act account of his situation, and the number and
condition of his men but enough is now known
to inspire his friends with the Leief that his des
tiny is yet to conquer.
Should Walker even yet be defeated and driv-
en- from the land he seeks to make free and pros
porous, his brilliant achievements already won
are sulncieDI 10 place MS name upon the page oil
history, second to none of the warriors Or militia.
ry heroes Of either ancient or modern times
Considering his situation, his strength and his re-
sources, since his foothold on the soil of Ncara
gna, be has left memorable record of deeds
one that will be admired in another age if they
are not appreciated in this.
The we'll tried hero of over sixty battles
where has be in a single instance failed to exhb
it the true capacity Of great general? No lit
tie band ever held out so long against such fear.
full odds 1t is admitted now by the last news
brought and that through jealous and opposing
medium, that Walker has now about 500 Amer
cans and about 100 natives, all healthy. In Il
battle on the 25th of April, he killed $50 Costa
Rcans and took "a FOUNDER, one Is and one
l2pounder, with much ammunition and stores
and 250 prisoners.
From the fatcs which have attended his course
in his precarious career we think his success ult
mately certain.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06
VI. F. GRIFFIN, Secretary.

NATIVE WINES The native Wines and Bran
dies of California are receiving the high cncomi-
ums of the Eastern press. In the last number of
the San Francisco Ncws Letter we find the fol
lowing in regard to those Wines -
MeSsrs. Kohler & Co. have now stored in three
large cellars under the Montgom ry block, 40
000 gallons Of native California Wine. and 1000
gallons Of Grape Brandy as fine an article as can
be found in any market of the Union. They send
hundreds OF cases of both wine and brandy. every
month to the Eastern States and to the interior
of California and from all parts the most favora-
BILE reports are received. An eastern paper thus
speaks of the California wine We pronounce it
to be the best wine that we have yet tasted. of
American production, though we believe we have
tried our hand at most of the brag wines produced
in Ohio, Missouri, &c. its color is superb and its
flavor though not strictly port, is excellent and
we have no doubt it will be greatly improved
when the manufacture is once fully established
The flavor is as of mixture of genuine Port and
Burgundy, it is most pleasant and inviting.'--
Kohlcr & Co intend to make up this Fall 10000
gallons of wines and brandy from their own vine
yards, and have engaged 10000 gallons from the
most celebrated gardncrs in Los Angeles. The
wines of California have now become staple
and standard feature Of the native productions o.
our State
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06

TIE CmCus.--The combination of talent with
which Col. Rowe is now delghting our citizens
has never been surpassed, and we believe rarely
cqualled in the United States.
The Col. himself, besides being the best and
most liberal OF managers is first rate performer,
and as trainer Of horses can not be eXcelled as
his celebrated trick ponies testify in very COM
ical and convincing manner.
lIERNANDEz, we believe to be the most graceful
and daring equestrian in the world. We saw him
perform when he was mere boy. and all who
then witnessed his efforts prophcsiel for him a
brilliant future. Our expectations have been
more than realized.
HIRAM FRANKLIN, in his peculiar line stands
unrvalled. Some of his feats are almost incredi-
BILE and we consider it little less than miraculous
that he has so long escaped breaking his neck
We have not space to speak Of the particular
merits of each individual, neither is it necessary
as they are all old favorites, and acknowledged
by all to stand at the head of the profession, and
a. it may be some time before we again have an
opportunity to see so accomplished a troupe OF
Artists, we advise all to go now.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06

PoLTIcAI.-To-day we publish the call for a
Democratic County Convention, with the appor-
tonment made, and an address to the Democracy
Of this County from their Central Committee.
1t must be source Of pleasure to every lover
of his country and true patriot to witness such an
earnest expression OF so worthya desire as that
contained in this address, Political power at
times becomes not only arrogant but really cor
rupt, yet We arc pleased to see that the Central
Committee who should be the cxponcnts of the
objects and aims of the party actuated by pure
motives in directing the power which this party
possess, We sincorly hope that the wishes Of the
Committee may be accomplished, and that the
party may select their best men for positions of
honor aud confidence. No principles of policy
however pure, can be successfully carried out or
worthly eXpOunded unless men Of ability, homes
ty and strict integrity are selected for the pur-
pose. Being in power, may the Democracy be
true to themselves and the country, and use that
power wisely. We commend the address to the
people.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06

SCk0iCAL OPERATION Through the politcness
Of DR.. Gordon, we were, on Tuesday last, shown
a monstgous Tumor which the Dr.. assisted by Dr.
Thomas, had just taken from the shoulder Of q
man living on Oregon Gulch. The Tumor is OF
fatty organization, and was increasing rapidly
in size, which rendered its extirpnton necessary
DR.. Gordon has been emnentIy successful in his
surgical practice since he has resided in Weaver,
aud we congratulate the public upon their good
fortune in having a surgeon in their midst so ca
pable Of performing the most difficult operations
for which he may be called
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-06

SHASTA BRANCH SToRE-We call the attention
of the public to the advertisement of Gambcitz'
Branch Store, just opened in the fre-proof build
ing lately occupied by R. Clifford. The stock is
large and well assorted, and the reduced prices
at which they are selling goods will be sufficient
inducement to purchasers to call and examine
their extensive stock