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Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

LOWER TRINITY NEws.-" Ytchinkius" sends
us the following news from Burnt Ranch Trinity
river, under date June %:
- Business is dull and news scarce. The water
is failing in the gulches, and it is the general
opinion that there will be little or nothing done
in the bed of the river this season, as the water
is mach higher now than it was at this time last
year.
The Indians are now engaged in taking Sal
mon. which they do by wholesale. They supply
the neighborhood with fish. and are drying large
quantities for winter use. One man will catch
from 200 to 800 lbs. a day, with a small dip net
The grain crops will be very short. Vcgeta-
bles look we'll.
The diggings about Horse Shoe Bend continue
to pay good wages where water can be had
On Dickson's Bar, Olsen & Co. are making SS
to Sl2 day, to the man. There are number
of white men and Chnamen working in this vi
cinity with rockers, being the only chance to do
anything until the water falls in the river or rs-
es in the gulchcs.
Sawyer's Express always brings the latest
neWs'
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

have received the Table Rock Sentinel, and with
it the painful intelligence of the death of George
Lycurgus, only son OF W. G. and r. T'Vault of
Jacksonville, Oregon. We knew him when lit
tie boy, and like all who were acquainted with
him, we loved him. His bright, intelligent coun-
tenance and winning ways endeared him to every
one, and made him the idol of his parents. with
whom We deeply sympathzc in this great be-
reavement. We had predicted for him future
of fame and usefulness, but at the threshold he
is cut down. Truly and sincerely do we regret
bis demise, but God himself hath taken him.
He doeth ali things WELL
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27
Mining CORRESPONDENCE.
SMITHS BAR, Trinity River, June 25, lS

SMITHS BAR, Trinity River, June 25, 1857
Editors Journal This portion of the county
is devoid of excitement. Very little Of interest
is transpiring. The miners seem to be alive to
the Importance Of doing something for them
selves, and yet there seems to be q lack of harmo-
nious action The Trinity River ditch, which has
been so much talked about, has entirely died
away, and we hardly hear it mentioned. The
next We hear OF is q wagon road from Shasta to
Weaverville. This is all very we'll, but if VIC
cannot awaken enterprise enough 10 forward wa
ter bitches, we certainly will not need wagon
road for some time yet Pack trails, fear will
be made but little use of. Miners are complain
Ing about hard times in fact large part of them
are leaving for other parts. We have plenty of
diggings, but no water to work them with. Ger
tainly there is water enough running to waste in
Trinity river for us ALL and hope before long TO
see large portion of it running in bitches. lido
not zee why Trinity county should be SO much
behind the Zines in mining. believe her mines
are good All that seems TO be wanted is water
to work them, and we are certainly well supplied
with that article if it was only iu the right place
hope to see this enterprise go forward. When
this is done think there will be but little troub-
lie in getting the wagon road.
For some time past more excitement has been
created on Indian creek than in any other mining
locality in the county. hope before long to see
the miners on Trinity river do something towards
commencing the ditch. l believe the mines are
good and lasting. ONE WHO KNOWS
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

EARTHouAKE AT HUABoIDr BAY.--We are In
formed by gentleman from Humboldt Bay that
about ten days ago there was shock of an earth
quake At that place which threw the bottles and
other articles from the shelves in the stores in
Union, and brought some Of the Inhabitants on
their knees, they thinking the Comet had come,
and no mistake. We heard of no serious damage,
and II may possibly have a beneficial effect by
inducing some of them to get themselves in n
better state to step out than they have hereto
fore been. A shake now and then in that region
will do them no harm If il does place them in ap
IN 7ecLsso,noI dnffUGf
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Resignation of L N. Snyder, ESQ.

To tie Hon. r. T. .MHlr County Judge Of Trin-
~ County,:
SIR IL hereby tender my resignation TO your
Honor OF the office of Constable as I am not de-
sirous of devoting my valuable time longer to
the good of the public in that capacity. AS for
therefore propose to enter upon some more GER
tain ayocaton for the better security of board
Should my fellow citizens see fit to call me again
from the private walks of life, they will please
10 place me in more favorable position for the
better display of my talents.
Yours, truly. L. N. SNYDER.
Weaver, June 20, 1857.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27
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 inst--Prcscnt, J. Bennett J.
Clark. and VI. j. Griffin:
ResO'Ued, That Democratic County N"mna.
ting Convention be convened at the Court House
in the town Of Wcavervil", on Thursday. Jniy 2,
1851 to nominate candidate for the Assembly
and also to select delegates to attend the District
Convention, for the nomination Of Senator al.
So to choose delegates to represent MS in the Dem
ocratlc State Convention. to he held in Sacramen.
to on the l4th day of July next
In accordance with the basis of representation
heretofore established, the different precincts will
have the number of delegates hereby prescribed {:
DreciDcFs n. n
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The people of Montgomery (Ala.) can have

THE people of Montgomery (AlaN can have
but little apprcctNtve dramatic taste. il we are
10 Judge by the indifferent success which the man
nger OF theatrical company lately met with du-
ring visit there. On the occasion of his benefit
he was called before the curtan and made
speech, in which, after returning thanks he sa d
am delighted to see you all-what few have
honored us with your presence since we came
Ladies aud gentlemen, it would afford me pleas
ure to stay longer, but l didn't bring money
enough =
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

J. G. DOLL G Co.-Tbose who buy and eat will
do we'll to read the advertisements of J. G. Doll
g. Co., Red Bluffs. Mr.. Doll has bat few superb
ors as business man. Quick sales and small
profits is the motto of this extensive fFUl. Their
trade in the Northern portion of the State must
become immense.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

To OUR ExcHANGEs.-The San Francisco papers
who have been In the habit of copying articles
from this paper and giving credit to the Trinity
Times, are informnd that that paper is a deiunct
institution, and has been for some time, and that
the articles aforesaid were extracted from the
TRINITY Journal
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

WANING" Lokalitems" would respectfully
inform those who own the dogs that are in the
habit of running out and barking under the feet
of his mule, when he INDUCES in equestrian ex
ercises, thereby endangering his neck and de-
stroying his good nature, that he has invested
bis funds in shooting apparatus, and is going
to make sassdge meat of them forthwith if they
are not corralled.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27
Information XVunfed.

Or IEMUEL MoRRs.-Mrs. Mary Morris lately
arrived from Jackson. La desires information of
her son, Lemuel Morris, who came 10 California
in the summer of 1854. lie is printer by trade.
and when last heard from some year and half
since was in the extreme Northern mines. and
letters from him were received by express from
Shasta city. Any information concerning him.
whether dead or alive, by letter addressed to the
care of D. O. Shatuck. San Francisco. will great.
y relieve the mind of his afflicted mother.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

TAKE NorIcE.-By reference to notice Of the
County Treasurer, in another column, il will be
seen that all persons who have not taken out their
license for the present quarter, or those who have
failed TO do 80 heretofore are reminded that they
may save costs by doing SO Immediately. "A
word to tie wise is sufficient 49,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27
FOURTH OF JULY.

Saturday next being the Fourth Of July, the
JOURNAL will be issued on Friday morning, in Or
der to meet the arrangements of the various Ex-
presses leaving on that day. Advertisements OF
Communications intended for our next issue, mus
be handed in on Wednesday night.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27
WRITTEN FOR THE JOURNAL.
TOM DARLING;
In Abridged History Of an -4Dridgea California

Abridged History Of an -4Jriaged Ca'yoTn'a"'
BY J.. F. W.
Tom Darling was darling Tom,
(Excuse all vulgar puns ,
a type of Caliorna's bright
Rising and setting sons
His father was an austere man
An oystcrman was he
Who opened life by opening
The shellfsh of the sea;
But hearing OF richer cline,
He took his only son,
And came where golden minds arc lost,
While golden mines are won.
They hoped to fill their pockets from
Rich pockets in the ground;
And midst the boulders Of the hills,
None bolder could be found
For though a mining minor Tom
Was never known to shirk;
And while with zeal he worked his claim,
His father claimed his work.
Time, record on his brow, now showed
A fair and spotess page
And. as his age became him well,
He soon became OF age.
Thinking that he was up to all
The California tricks;
He now resolved 10 pick his way
Without the aid Of picks.
In less than eighteen circling moons,
Two fortunes he had made
One by good luck at trade in stock,
And one by stock in trade.
With health and wealth he now could live
Upon the easy plan;
While every body said OF course,
He was fine young man.
But Thomas fell, and sadly too,
Who of his friends would thought 1t !;
He ran for office, and alas
For him and his-he caught it.
Mixing no more with sober men,
He found his morals fleeing;
And being Of a jovial turn,
He turned II joyal being.
With Governor and Constable
His cash he freely spends
From Constable to Governor,
He had q host Of friends.
But soon he found he could not take
As his old father would
A little spirits, just enough
To do his spirits good.
In councils with the patriots
Upon affairs Of State,
Setting no bars to drinking. he
Soon lost his upright gait
His Brandy ,trn git but made him walk
In very crooked ways.
While Lager Beer brought 10 his view
A bier and span Of greys.
The nps kept nipriiI1g at his purse - .
Two bits-for every dramA
While Clear Champagne produced in him
A pain that was no sham.
His cups of wine were followed by
The doctors painful cup;
Each morning found him getting low,
AS he was getting up.
Thus usclessIy. and feebly, did
His short existence fit,
Till in drunken fight, he fell
Into a drunken it,
Tho doctors came but here their skill
They found of no avail.
Though all agreed. what allied poor Tom
Was politics and ale,
MORAL.
To keep our health and credit good
And morals pure we must
Avoid low places most Of all
Places Of public trust.
WEAvERviLE, June "a. 1857.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27
Just Received,
INDEPENDENCE
Democratic Primary Election.

For the purpose of ccctng stutn Delegates to
the County Convention of the End July next.
Primary el, ction will commence at clock. p.
M, and be kept open until lOl p. M, on SATUR-
DAY, the 9th June inst, at RYAN'S BALL
COURT, Court street, Weayeryilc
Every Democratic resident in Weavorville pre-
cinct is expected to come and vote
By Order Of the Central Committee
Weaver, June Is, 1857. 222t
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

ELECTION OF OFFIcERs,--At an election for Of
fcers of North Star Lodge, No. 6l, /. O. of o. F..
for the present term, held on Wednesday evening.
June a. the following persons were chosen:
A. Shepard, N. G. ; Jere. Bennett, ". G.;D.E.
Gordon, r. S. V. V. Wilson, p. S. II. Carr. T
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

PIONEER CELEBRATIoN-The committee ap-
pointed TO aake arrangements for celebrating the
our patriotic citizens TO contribute any thing to-
ward carrying out the object. The whole matter
has, in consequence fell through. Is not that
MAGMA nInous9
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

RIcH.---We have been informed that the claims
of Messic, McCarty x Co., on Canon Creek are
paying remarkably we'll. There claims are stu
ated on hill near the mouth Of the creek, and
will last for a number of years. OF late they
have Yielded about $40 per day to the hand.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

THE Democracy of Oregon Guch have elected
Adam HeliliRg and Michael Goodwin delegates to
the County Convention.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

Hon. ]. W. McCorkel arrived in San Francisco
on the last steamer The Judges friends in va.
rious parts of the State have determined to pre-
sent his name in the State Convention as can
didate for Governor. Judge McCorkel is one of
the soundest men in the State.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

RAIY.--The inhabitants of Manzanita Flat and
vicinity, were refreshed with small shower last
Wednesday. The country is getting civilized.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

TELEuRAPHIc EXTENsloN.---We had prepared
an article on the above subject for publication
this week, but had to give up the space designed
for it to the Grand Jury report.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27
LICENSE NOTICE.
BRIDGE NOTICE
SettIenaont Wanted.

A Ill persons Knowing themselves indebted to
n the undersigned are requested to make i'm
mediate payment, either to him or W. S. Moore,
at the Magnolia JACOB GOSS.
Weaver, May 2, 1857. l5,d.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

week we inadvertently omitted the name OF F. NJ
Carson, esq.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

F. W. BLAKE and VIM F. RowE. Of Blakc h
Co.'s Express, will accept our thanks for fayors
extended during the week.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

SEVERAL new buildings have been erected at
Faggtown.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

REMEMBER the Ball at Chauncsy's Hotel On TIE
evening # the 81 - Jlly
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27

TIE Hon Board of Supervisors are ROW n ses
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-06-27
old MARETT s. Co. BRANDY,

y" Old TOm' Gln,
Old Bourbon Whskey, Eureka brand.
The above brands of Liquors warranted 10
be as good as the best offered in the State. For
sale at San Francisco prices. adding freight,
by J. G. DOLL CO., Red Bluffs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-18

A HypERBoREA notwithstanding the
general belief in the chimerical character of the
project for the erection of new Commonwealth,
to be called Superior, it seems to be assuming
definite shape and Importance. The Legislatures
of Wisconsin and Michigan have approved of
and agreed to the surrender of their respective
shares of the territory required for the new
State. The matter will probably come before
the next Congress, as memorial Oh the subject
is to be forwarded to Washington. This inchoate
State will comprise all the American territory
bordering Lake Superior in Michigan, Wisconsin
and Minnesota. 1t will include all the upper
peninsula of Michigan, with its immense mineral
resources, the northern part of Wisconsin, and
the northern corner OF Minnesota. Some OF the
Wisconsin papers are so enthusiastic in favor OF
the project us to propose to cede all the northern
part OF the State from the forty fifth parallel up.
They say, very truly, that if this territory were
to be erected into State it would result in build
ing up a great commercial emporium on the
shores of the lake; that the present capitals of
Michigan and Wisconsin are entirely too far from
the remote settlers OF the north, who, as they ale
thus shut up by themselves for four months in
the year. should be allowed the privilege Of a.
dapting their political institutions to their cir
cumstances. At present the territory referred
to has not sufficient population to form State,
as it numbers only some $4,000 SOILS. but It
would be proper enough to erect it into a Ma
tonal Territory, to be left to grow at its leisure
into adult proportions. philadelphia american.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-18

A SURPLUS OF DocroRs. to cor.
respondent of the Medical World physicians havo
multiplied so rapidly in this country, that newly
hedged NJ DIS are puzzled to find a community
which require their services. They are exceed
inely numerous in the eastern cities, while the
West is actually overrun with the sons of Escu-
lapius. The writer says he has recently made
an extensive exploration to and over the far off
West, and finds the condition of things as stated.
In all the thriving towns and settlements in Min
nesota, Kansas, Nebraska, there are more medi-
cal men than patients One or two invariably
monopolise all the business worth having, but
even the most celebrated are poorly conpensat-
ed, while the prospect is not bettering. The
writer very wisely counsels his young brethren
to become farmers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-18

LAND MONOPOLY IN GREAT BRITAIN.-In Great
Britain about sixty thousand families own all
the territory, which is occupied by over twenty
seven millions of inhabitants Five nobleman,
the Marquis of Breadalbane. the Dukes OF Ar
gyle, Athol, Sutherland. and Buccleuch, own
perhaps one-fourth of all Scotland. The estate
of the Duke of Sutherland comprises about sew
en- hundred thousand acres, or more than thous-
and square miles The domains of the Marquis
of fBreadalbanee extend one hundred English miles,
and reach from sea to sea. BY far the wealth.
est proprietor in the lowlandS of Scotland, is
the Duke of Buccleuch whose estates cover sew
eral counties. and whose palace at Dakeith is
an establishment of regal magniticence. The
great object of the English law Of descent is to
concentrate the wealth in the hands of few,
and support an hereditary territorial aristoc-
racV
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-18
Extravaganza.

The bride who is receiving the compliments
of her visitors, wears scarf of Point d'Alenaon
that cost her father 81 800. The Valenciennes
! founcing q quarter of yard deep, on the dress
of one of her friends is worth 800 yard
Her mother who wears cape of Point d'Ai-
guile, without ground, for which Stewart
charged her $3.50; and her sister, a collar and
sleeves of Point d'Alenqon, of which the price
was $780, The elderly lady who is giving her
word of advice about her future life, wears
collar of fiat point lace, with raised flowers,
wrought in the most delicate needle work, for
which she gave forty dollars, and thought it d
bargain Another young lady sports founces OF
Point dAigulle at $40 the yard; and bangles
from her gloved fingers Point d Alenqon
handkerchief exquisitely worked in buttonhole
stitch, with center piece of a few square inches
OF linen cambric, for which her papa gave a
check for 5000. Her aunt has one in French
work, richly and heavily embroidered, that was
Only ninety dollars. Her cousin wears white
taffety silk dress with three hounces, ornament
ed with broad wreaths in satin of gorgeous flow
ers-cost eighty-fve dollars Or would you
study the tastes of our ladies on fine day in
Broadway! You will see, perchance, a cape of
Russia sable from Genin's at sixteen hundred
dollars or one of Hudson Bay sable at half that
sum, or down through several gradahons to $500,
with victorines and cuffs to march from $50 to
5000 in addition. In the evening again, you
may see the latest importation Of luxury in a
Turkish scarf of muslin, embroidered with gold
and pink silk, worth 500, with dress to match,
bought for $3.50, spangled with stars of gold, and
having wreath of delicate embroidery at the
bottom The handkerchief that matches this
costume is wrought in heavy pattern of silver
and gold, representing birds of paradise and
flowers, with a centre of linen cambrc. and was
thrown away at twenty dollars. The head
dress. which cost the same is barb, embroi-
dered with silver, gold and colored silk. The
fan is of white chene silk, painted with wreaths
of flowers. and finished with heavy silk fringe. !
This was only fifteen dollars, and it is so recent
ly imported that it is not yeti the market. Its
peculiarity is that it can be slipped up to the
end of the handle and expanded in parasol at
the owners pleasure.-N. Y. Erpress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-18

Speaking of ice admits of good story-a
fact, by the way--told of noted contractor IN
Brooklyn. He obtained contracs e., from thecity
to fll nm certain sunken lots on Third Avenue,
in the Eighth Ward The contract was taken
in tbe Fall of the year, and the lots were cover
ed with water to the depth of several feet; the
first cold snap caused all of this water to turn
into ice-then Mr.. Contractor covered it over
with dirt and before the trick was discovered
received his pay under the contract. The fol-
lowing Spring, he took another contract from
the city for retilling the same suhkeh lotS' out
this fine he was compelled to act on the square.
He could afford toy Y. Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-18
POETRY Y
Winter.

Winter.
BY REV. RICHARD CuESEvIX TRENCH.
White ermine now the mountains wear,
To shield their naked shoulders bare.
The dark pine wears the snow, as head
Of Ethiop doth white turban wear.
The foods are armed with silver shields,
Through which the Suns sword cannot fare.
For he who in the mid heaven rode,
In golden arms, on golden chair
Now through small corner of the sky
Creeps low, nor warns the foggy air.
To mutter 'twixt their teeth the streams,
In icy fetters, scarcely dare.
flushed is the busy hum Of life;
IT'S silence in the earth and air.
From mountain issues the guant wolf,
And from his forest-depths the bear.
Where is the gardens beauty now?
The thorn is here; the rose. no, where?
The trees, like giant skeletons,
Wave high their aeshless arms and bare
Or stand like wrestlers stripped and bold,
And strongest winds to battle dare.
1t seems thing impossible,
That earth it's glores should repair;
That ever this bleak world again
Should bright and beauteous mantle wear
Or sounds of life again be heard
In this dull earth and vacant air.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-18

A TREScHMANs DEFINITION OF Sort SAwDER.
French horror is excited by the speech, styled
a lecture. on Moscow, which young Sir Robert
Peel delivered to library meeting, near Birm-
incham. Sir Robert is a young man. and his
speech is described as phenomenon ofbuffoon-
ery and slang. In it he uses the phrase soft
sawder:n and it is amusing to see the explans-
tion of this Amercanism Which the puzzled
Paris editor gives in note
1--WE are unable to translate it literally; but
soft sander means, word for word, sawyer
leaning listlessly on his saw and doing little
work. A soft sawder is what is called, in the
dialect of workmen--a drone, great lazy ras-
cal-a lily-livered lubber, sloth."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-02-18

MARRIAeE.-If | were talking to my own
daughter, would entreat her never to allow
herself to dwell upon marriage as an object of
life. Dignity and delicacy sink, cannot say
how rapidly, when once that idea takes posses
sion OF the mind; and so for happiness there is
no more miserable being in existence than wo-
man, past the excitement of youth, aiming to be
for the sake of being married She be-
comes more and more dissatisfied and envious,
and neglectful of present duties. May you never
become what have seen many others, solely
from the influence of this one false, degrading
principle.