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Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05
Sources of Reveames

In discussing this probably most important of
all Legislative subjects very singular dispo-
sition is being manifested by certain public jour
nalists of the State. Whilst they laud the patri-
otism, and sympathze with the distresses of those
of our citizens who are so fortunate as to be the
owners Of lands, houses. goods, cattle, improve
ments and money; and recount with heavy hearts
the manner in which those whom they are pleased
20 term the -burthened and oppressed are re-
quired to pay more than their quota to the sup
port Of our government, their homilies are inva.
riably pointed with the astonishing moral that
the miner, who really has naught but his health
of which to boast, and no reliance for the neces
sares of life save his honest labor and industry
pays no tax for the priviiege Of tcorhing in ON
mines. We may, by some, be accused of misrep-
resentation in the use of the expression priv
ilege of working in the mines" instead Of " tax
upon mining claims" but we have fully fairly,
and we believe impartally considered this sub
ject in all its bearings, and must regard the at
tempt now being made to induce the next Leg
islature to tax mining claims" (as it is termed)
in no other light than an effort to crush out the
energies of those who give life and animation to
the country, and to deprive our State virtually of
her only distinguishing feature-her only advan-
tage over her sisters.
Once render the working Of our gold fields a
useless and pro6tess business, and that tide of
emigration which brings to our State hardy and
stalwart pioneers is at once cut off Why not
instead, tax labor? Why not place upon each
one who shall select mining his avocaton, a
capitaton tax at once, and thereby level him
John Chinaman
That system or policy for the government Of
the California mines which was sought to be in
angurated by John G.. Fremont, when in the U.
s. Senate, and which so stunk in the nostrils of
all California citizens, was far better than the
one advocated.
We had hoped that we should not be called up
ON again to allude to this subject, but finding
that our friends in the southern portion of the
State are still urging the necessity Of taxing the
miners claim, we are compelled to strike in self
defense.
We sincerely hope that it will be impossible to
dupe California Legislature into the passage of
any such odious law, against which every sense
of justice, every democratic feeling, and every
sentiment of equality in our rights and privi-
leges cries aloud
This franchise or permit to work in the gold
fields of California, the property Of the Federal
Government. will not be yielded to the State by
the miners with out struggle. They will never
agree to pay tribute to the subordinate for a
privilege guaranteed by the superior authority,
70 long as there is power to enforce a true res
pect for the will of the union which may be in
yoked in their behalf.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05
INF ORMATlON WANTED

nF HENRY MORRISH, by his brother
OThomas Morrish. When last heard from he
was in the vicinity of Wcaverville. Any infor-
nation concerning his whereabouts will be thank
fully received by his brother, at Bradlords Hay
Yard, on street, above 6th, Sacramento.
Oct. 30, 1857. 4Otr
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

THE Philadelphia banks have concluded to ac-
eept the provisions OF the relief law the New
York banks being relieved from the penalty OF
suspension by the stretch of authority of the
Judges of the Supreme Court.
Great anxiety existed in New York to learn the
effect of suspension of New York banks in Eng
land
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

Our STATE AT THE EAsT.-The immense num-
Der of passengers arriving in this State by the
Sonora-far exceeding any arrival for the past
few months, together with the fact that tickets of
passage have been all bought up forseveral trips
indicates the growing popularity of our young
State at the East The settlement, population,
growing wealth, increasing agricultural, miner
al and commercial interests Of California, either
singly or as a whole, are without parallel in the
world A few more years and the Pacific coast
in all that contributes to the prosperity and hap
pness of the people, will rival the Atlantic,
which has been settled and growing for the past
two centuries. Under all the attendant circum-
stances we may we'll be called fast" people.
If in seven years California from barren waste
has arrived at her present position among the
States of the Union, we may in few short years
claim to be among the first
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05
District Court tCaIendar.---December Term.
COMMENCING MONDAY. Dec. IA, 1857

COMMENCING MONDAY DEC IL, 1857.
Peter Hamlin vs. Farwell & Simmons. Debt
D. Rowland VS. Jesse Failing Enforcement OF
mechanics lien.
Clara Markham VS.. Lorin Markham. Divorce.
Henry Taylor VS.. John Smith. Debt.
L. A. Fagg VS.. c. p. Rice ct al. Eiectmcnt.
Tried last term and now called on defendants
motion for a new trial.
Oscar Naude VS.. Marie Simon. Debt.
Skilman ct al. VS.. Ball ct al. Water right
D. c. Brush VS. T. Maydwell ct al Debt, &C.
The People VS.. c. F. Lynn ct al. On official
bond.
The People vs. C. F. Lynn ct al. On official
bond.
Wright & Scofed VS.. David Thomas ct al
Trc, pass on mining claim.
Kcndrick X Wilson VS.. r. c. Dungey. Debt.
Willard Goss VS. p. O'Tool ct al. Right to
water.
The People VS.. D. W. Potter ct al On official
bond.
J. b. Nichols VS. Craven Ice. Foreclosure OF
mortgage.
T. W. Rcas VS.. E. c. Kelly ct al. Debt
The People VS.. Charlotte Bush. Misdemeanor.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

The PACIFIC MAIL COMPANY IN OREGoN.-The
editor of the Jacksonville Herald is particularly
severe on the Pacific Mail Company, who, that
paper says, are determined not to fulfil their con-
tract in delivering the mail at the mouth of the
Umpqua, and correspondent hopes - the bot
toms will fall out" Hear him
This monster monopoly has for years been the
curse Of the Pacific coast. while its faithfess
breaches of contracts have been wnked at by
those having auth ority to check them. We shall
see how it will succeed in evadng the perform
ance of its bligations this time A correspond
ent writes At present the mail steamer will
not enter the Umpqua river. There are no pi-
lots, and so the p. NJ. S. S. Company has what it
greatly desres--a standing pretext That the
bottoms may fall out of their Internal boats, is
our constant prayer.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

FLUMNG.-M Messrs Hart, Hickey Co are
now engaged in fumng the bed of Rich Gulch, a
tributary of the East Fork. The flame will be
from 400 to 500 yards iH length. This galeb has
paid very richly, and the company build the
tume for the purpose Of washing tailings only i,
believing it will pay them well.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

LIBERAL-The gentlemen engaged in the con-
strncton of the river road were in town on Mon
day and Tuesday for the purpose of receiving
subscriptions TO the work. We understand that
some $500 or more was subscribed by the bust
ness men in town. 1t is the intention of the citi-
zens about Hockers ranch to construct bridge
across the river at that place at an early day
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

Our NATIVE FORESTS furnish us with Natures
own remedy for all lung complaints DR.. Wis
tar. in his Balsam, combines the essential quail
ties Of the Cherry Bark with Tar Water. 1t has
cured many cases Of seated consumption.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

sNow.-Squire Musscr informs us that the snow
had fallen to the depth of ten inches on Rush
Creek mountain on Monday last. We also learn
from him that about Ridgevlle the miners who
remain are doing better at present than ever be-
fore. Many of them, however, have left for a
warmer climate. Water is plenty.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05
The Sonora brought 938 passengers.

FROM THE SoUTH.--The last arrival from the
Southern country brings Los Angeles dates to
Nov. 21st Lieut. Beale in charge Of the Pacific
Wagon Road Survey. arrived at that place on the
10th ult The Star gives the following in regard
to the feasibility of the route:
The survey of the Pacific Wagon Road was
authorized by act of Congress, approved Fcbrua-
ry Nth, 1857. and was completed to the Colora-
do River on the 10th ult. The survey was or
dered Oh the line of the 35th parallel Of latitude
and the route travelled has proved TO be of the
most favorable character. Very little work on
one or two mountains will be required to make
the road easy of travel. As it is, it presents few
er obstacles than any Of the present Travelled
roads to California, and has the great advantage
of being much shorter Before, however, it will
be safe for emigrants, something must be done
with the Indians on tbs ronte- as is passes
through the territories of the Apach"s, Camanch-
es, Navaioes and Mohaves. Although the survey
party were not molested, emigrants might not
fare we'll
On the line surveyed. m abundance of grass
wood and water was found.
We also take from the same paper the follow
ing intelligence in regard to the movements e1
the Mormons at San Bernardino:
We understand that there is very general
movement among the Mormon population of our
neighboring county, with view to their speedy
departure for Salt Lake City We know not the
cause. whether it be in obedience to the church
authorities, or from dissatisfaction with their
Gentle neighbors but we believe it is fact
that many of the people there are selling off theil
propcrty for the purpose of leaving this State 70
the modern Zion. We have heard of sales Of val
liable property being made there, at great sacri
flee This will prove n good opportunity fol
those desirous of investing in real estate. as the
tenements there are generally in good condition
and we'll improved. The land in San Bernard inc
is of the very best quality we'll adapted for the
cultivation of vineyards and orchards, besides
producing all the cereals in great abundance.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

FLUMING-Some ten or twelve new humes
have been, and are now being built in the imme-
date vicinity of town. Every year more atten-
tion is being paid to this improved system OF saw
ing fine gold.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05
ESTRAY.

NAME INTO THE PREMISES OF THE SUB
" scribers, Mt the Montgomery ranch in this
County, on the Sd of October. a large red and
white steer with white streak along the back
and horns turned down. The owner can have the
animal by proving property and paying charges.
p. GRIFFIN & co.
Ridgeville, Nov. 20, 1857. 443t.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

Az ED!qoR SNARED.--Under the :" matched )"
head in the Sacramento UnDn of the 30th ult.,
we fnd the following announcement
In this city, Sunday evening, Nov, 10th, by the
Rev Mr. Shuck, CALVIN b. MoDoNALD to EsTELLE
POTTER MCCORMICK.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05
ID 4 h ID

At Ridgeville, on the 2Sth ult, the youngest
son of Henry and Mary Jane Leach, aged G
months and 10 days.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

FIFTEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY MULES are con-
stantly employed in packing goods from Cres-
cent City TO The interior
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

THE RANY SEASON. From every section OF
the State we have news OF the commencement of
the rains, and the prospects of successful win
ter's mining.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

ONE SEAwoRTHY VEssEL.-The steamer Gold
en- Age, after being partially surveyed by Port
Warden Swazey, of San Francisco, is pronounced
snaWnrIhV
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

MARRIED.-The last arrival from Sydney brings
intelligence of the marriage OF Adelaide Cough
enAeim to an English gentleman. This will pre-
vent an intended visit to California this winter.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

THE RAINY SEAsoN.-The following table from
the Marysvlle Herald shows the number OF rainy
days in each year since l849
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05
Europe.

By the steamships Ariel and Canada. advices
Of the progress of the financial crisis in the United
States, to the 6th ut., had been received in Eng
land and produced very unfavorable effect OH
the London stock exchange. which continued
from the 18th ult, the day on which the news was
published, up to the 2lst. when the Arago sailed.
The Bank Of England raised the rate of dis
count to per cent. on the goth. This step was
taken in consequence of the advees fFom Ameri-
ca, and almost simultaneously with ii, the Bank
Of France advanced its rates to 7! per cent,
while in Hamburg it went up to 9l. In Bremen
the money pressure was exceedingly severe, but
it had slightly moderated in Vienna.
The American ship Richard Anderson from
Rotterdam for Baltimore, had been abandoned
disabled and her captain and crew brought to
Southampton.
The Sonora brought 938 passengers.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

STEAMER NEws.-For the early receipt of the
news by the Sonora, we are indebted as usual to
F. W. Blake d Co. A vast quantity of Atlantic
literature was supplied us. for which we will
omit the usual return of thanks until our next
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

IT DEcREAsEs.At the close of business on
Saturday, the 2sth ult., there was remaining in
the state Treasury fl00,9 99,6s
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

CHRISTMAS BALL.-R Read the advertisement in
another column, and don't forget the Ball to be
given at the New York Hotel on Christmas
nj
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05
N lew YORK HOTEL
MAIN STREET. WEAVER.

THIS WELL-KNOWN HOTEL HAS BEEN
l. entirely re-fitted and supplied with new Fur
niture, Bedding, &c. 1t now contains n number
of single and double rooms, and suits of rooms
suitable for the accommodation of
FAMILIES S1 PARTIES.
The apartments are well lighted and ventila-
ted, and in point of comfort are second to no Ho
tel in Northern California Male and female ser
wants are in attendance at all times to make vis-
itors comfortable In addition to the many 9th
er advantages possessed by this Hotel good
B A K E r Y
is also connected with it, where may be always
found an excellent assortment of Bread Cakes
Pies, &c. The propretors acknowledge their
thankfulness for the patronage heretofore receiv-
ed, and respectfully solicit continuance of the
same. NORRIS Il BRADY.
Weaver. Dec. 5, 1857 45td.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

JUDGE WILLIAMS concludes his term Of court
in Butte county to-day
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05

MINING, DrrcHEs, &c. on EAST FoRK..--The
ditch Of Durlce & Co.. on this stream, commenc
cd about fourteen months since is now completed
three miles. The ditch is taken out about half a
mile above Rich Guch, and at its present term
nus is two hundred feet above the bed of the
stream II is the intention of the owners to con
tinue it to the confluence of the North and East
Forks, and when completed to that point will
command one OF the richest mining regions in the
county.
Messrs Durkee & Co. have also filed a notice
in the Clerks Office claiming the waters of North
Fork Gulch, which empties into that stream about
four miles above the town of North Fork. The
water will be brought on the high divide back of
the town, and some five hundred feet above it,
supplying the old Warren diggings, now being
worked by Lamb x Co, which in common with
the whole neighboring country are very rich. 1t
is their intention to build a sawmill about half a
mile above the terminus Of the ditch.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05
RED BLUFFS, CAL.
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

LII CREDITORS OF HENRY SEEI.YE,
n dec, late of Trinity Co, will exhibit their
claims. accompanied by the necessary vouchers,
within ten months from this date, to the under
signed, executor of said estate, at Weavervile, or
they will be forever barred
DANIEL ROWLAND,
Executor Estate of Henry Seelyc, dec.
Weaver Sept. rs, 1857. 37td.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05
Financial.

THE MONEY MARKET.-The financial pressure
still continues severe in nearly every part of the
country, though in some sections there appear,
to be hopeful symptoms of speedy relief The
intense pressure in the money market has already
receded very considerably.
The stock market also shows gradual i'm,
provement. railway and other securities having
advanced quite encouragingly. 1t will be long
time, however, before they can recover from the
depression to which they have recently been sub.
jected.
Failures are still taking place daily, but by no
means to such a wholesale extent as prevailed n
few weeks since. The publication of the weekly
list, heretofore reported from New York, has
been suspended, in order to decrease the food Of
the monster panic. Could labor be provided for
and business confidence restored, the crisis would
soon pass away.
Since the first of October, the receipts of specie
in New York, from various sources, amount to
s1l,0Oo0O0, whilst the export, during the same
time, did not exceed $500 900
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05
The Crisis.

1t is peculiarly gratifying to Californians to
feel secure under the heavy financial pressure in
the Eastern States. The mass of the people in
every portion Of the Union have always been
most emphatiealy opposed to banking even
when conducted under the greatest restrictions
and most prudential guards
Our Constitution prohibits banking entirely
and we have at this time to rejoice that it
does. Were it otherwise, from our intimate con-
nection in financial matters with Eastern cities,
it is unreasonable TO presume that we should have
been able wholly to escape the pressure. 1t is
true that even under the system of private bank
ing which has been extensively INDUCED in, in
our own State, that our citizens are not without
the evils resulting from occasional failures, but
the pecularites of this State are calculated to
sustain and uphold our financial affairs so that
serious results are experienced.
The only financial pressure which we of the
mining counties ever seriously apprehend, is that
consequent upon very dry season. Our 9 banks"
never fail-bursting does not injure them-and
though they are made to " she'll OUT under the
heavy run--of sluice-bead of water-the stock
holders rejoice that it is so.
particularly hydraulic press
ures-exert benign influence upon our money
market, under which it cannot be said that funds
are " tight" The Indications thus far give MS
reason to believe that during the winter " runs'
and pressures" will Cause our banks to yield
well. The heavens bid fair TO furnish plenty of
water, whereby California, the young financial
doctor may yet effect the health of Eastern fnan-
cial affairs hy repeated doses of gold dust.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-12-05
ARRIVAL OF THE SONORA.

The steamer Sonora arrived at San Francisco
on Monday night, with New York dates to Nov
9th. The following summary is taken from the
De,nncrnfic Sfrfe .Ln,rnnI
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1857-09-03
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AUTHORS NOT FATHERS.

Mr.. Walter Savage Landor has been
calling the, attention Of the British, public to
the fact-madc known by William IIowitt
that some of Shakspcar's descendants
arc in needy circumstances with view of
procuring relief for them. But it is quite
impossible that any descendant Of Slaks.
pear should be in want, because there has
been no such person in existence for nearly
one hundred years. Shakspear died 1GIG,
leaving two daughters only, Susanna and
Judith. Judith married Mr.. Thomas Quincy
Il short time before her fathers dcath.-
Three sons were born to her; but they all
died before her, and she herself died in
1869.
Susanna, the Oldest daughter, married
DIR. John Hall, and died in 1919. The
sole issue Of this marriage was daughter,
Elizabetl, Hall, who was born before her
grand fathers death, and is mentioned in
his will though called his "ncice,"a word
used at that time 10 denote relationship
generally. She WAS twico married; first
to Mr.. Thomas NASH, and to Sir John
Barnard, but she had never had any chill
drep, and died in 1910. With her ended
the direct line Of Shakespeare
1t is curious how few OF the great men of
England, whether in literature, science or
government, have left descendants. The
line of Shekspcar is extinct, as we have
seen SO is that Of Milton, Bacon, Newton,
Harvey, Pope, Gibson, johnson, Swift, Lord
Mansfield, Pitt, Fox, Gray, Cowper, Collins,
Thompson, Goldsmith. Gay, Congreve,
Hume, Bishop Butler, Locke, HoLbe., Ad.
am Smith, Bentl'am, WolIaston, Davy, Sir
Joshua Reynolds, Flaxman, Gaiusborough
Sir Thomas Lawrence, either were never
married, or never had children. Burke's
son died before him, and so did Snollett's
daughter. Addison's daughter died unmar-
ried. aWe are uot aware that there are apy
lineal representatives of Chaucer, Spencer,
Dryden, Jeremy Taylor, Hooker, or Bar
row. We have mentioned only such names
as occurred to;us without a book; little
research might doubtless much increase tho
list,-Roston Courier,
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1857-09-03
PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
CIVILIZATION UNDER WATER

Professor Agassiz, cf Harvard, is one Of
the most useful and indcfatigal,e Of our
men OF science and we extract from a lnts
report on fishes, curious passage, dcsc,i;.-
Of an American fish
have had ample opportunity to watch
the Pomots, in the breeding season, every
spring for the last eight years. At that
time it approaches in pairs the shores Of
the ponds in which it lives, and selects shall
low, sr;'vclly places, ovcrgrown with Pota-
mogcton, water-lilics and other acoua:ic
plants, which it begins by cleaning a space
OF about foot in diameter roofing out the
plants, removing with violent jerks of its
tale the larger pebbles, and leaving clean
spot OF fine sand, in which it deposits its
eggs, surrounded and ovcrshadowcd by
grove OF vcrdure. In this inclosurc one of
the parents remains lowering over its brood
Keeping at Il distance all intruters. The
oiiicc OF watching over the progeny does
not devolvc exclusively upon either Of the
sexes, lnt the males aud females watch al
tcrnatcly. The iierccncss with Which they
dart ut their enemies, and the anxiety with
Which they look out for every approaching"
danger, show that they are endowed with
stronger instincts than Lave been known
heretofore in amy Of their class. Their
foresight goes so far rs to avoid The bait
attached TO any hook, however near it nav
DC brought to them, and however lively and
tempting it may be. However near to one
another, the pair Of one nest do not inter.
tcre with those Of another, but, like good
neighLos, they live pcaceably together,
passing over each others domain. when
going out for food, without making any
disturbance. But whenever an minated
single fish makes its appearance among tho
nests, he is chased away like an intrudinr
l'bcr''nc and vagabond. The development
oil the egg is very rapid. In less than Il
week the young arc hatchcd, aud tho pa:
rents soon cease to take any further care Of
them"
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1857-09-03

La Worality iu Nc,o -orG.-Th. New
Fork Mirror says that "thc tone of cortaiI,
fashionable circles has been tending down
wards of late in most lamentaLle man.
ncr." Tho press of that city on Monday
and Tuesday recorded the sudden exit Of =
book publisher, after hnving attempting "a
felonlous assault upon a highly respectable
married lady. We are also told that q
highly respectable family OH "a certain
fashionable avenue has been thrown into
distress hy the conduct of an crriue duucL-
ter, who 10y her imprulcncc and want OF
reflection, if not Of principle, has placed
herself beyond the pale of female honor"
~ fracas occurred at the Now York Hotel
on Saturday between Southern gentleman
and Northerncr, growing out of an un-
pleasant domestic difficulty of long stand
ing. Tho police were called IN, and finally
tho Northcrncr WAS rescued from his assaiI :
ant and taken to his room, where his
wounds were dressed. On the same after
noon the Southern gentleman stated for
home with his f.milv.