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Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30
The Comet.

Some English writer has remarked that If luci-
fer matches were conycyarces the Ancricans
would have them in use, provided they were
faster than those ordinarily used. This idea Of
the Englisbman was doubtless intended to leave
the impression that the American people we're a
decidedly fast community as compared with the
English that while the English steamboat Cap
tain gives his command all right" the Ameri-
can perempiorily says SO shead - taking it for
granted tina; all is right.
Now this is a truly happy trait Of character,
and is peculiarly beneficial in these days OF antc-
ipated total obstruction for while many OF US
are not satisfied that the Comet riu net visit US
ard know Of no good reason why we should dis
believe the calculations Of wise astronomers, we
have as vet heard Of but one man in this State
who has been sent to Stockton through Comet
fever and but few others have made arrange
ments to become salamanders on the 18th Of
June while large majority have wisely con-
cludcd that those things which are governed by a
wise experimenting Providence and arc not at
all subjected to human agency or Yankee artifcc
will certainly be all right" so they calmly and
quietly " 90 ahead" about their business
Now we are not much given TO speculation
about matters which our diminutivc understand
ing compvehends not, but as certain wise phlosi-
piers are engaged in determining the exact time
when this Comet Will strike us the effect of being
stricken, and the best means Of preventing disas
trous consequences, will they be so kind to
ascertain and report why the weather is 50 dcuccd
warm--whethcr it is the approach Of some inyisi-
bic Comet sneakng on Us in the dark, or The
friction produced by the revolution of the earth
on its axis. For the past few days our sanctum
has been too hot to hold Us, and all out of doors
is like q vast bake oven. Should the weather
become much warmer Farenhiet should make his
thermometer two story institution.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

WEAyEHyHLE THEATIR.-Tle Star Dramatic
Company, under the management Of e. Il. Blake.
csq., ere still playing at the Wcaveryille Thea
ter. During the week some fine plays were pro
duccd by thin talented company. and played in
the best style. On Saturday night last, Eicteiier'
was performed. On Wednesday night the play
OF the Honeymoon was performed in such man
ncr as only could be performed by the best com
binatou of Dramatic talent.
Miss Estcle Potter, put her where you will or
in what character she assumes, is quito at home.
Her parts arc always parts Of finished acting, and
no one can witness her performance who is capa-
bic of approaching and distinguishing what good
acting is, without according to her the merit Of a
true genius. and the power to dclineate with beau
ty and accuracy the true character and couccp.
ton Of the play.
Mr.. Geo Ryer We conceive to be an excellent
actor. and far beyond comparison with any other
gentleman who has appeared on the Weaverville
boards We are very certain HAT Mr.. Ryer is by
all odds much superior actor to any that we
have ever seen in our county. To night, (Friday)
MI. hyEI tINtS Il pcHSHt, duN Ildys IOI luc OCCu-
sion his own best character in the celebrated
play Of Shakespeare entitled Richard III; or, the
Battle Of Bosu0rth Field THIS was one Of the
FIST characters taken by Mr.. Ryer when be ap-
pcarcd upon the stage. We have no doubt but
that be will have a full and oyerfowing house Ia
wtncss him in his favoritc character Of Richard
III.
Mr.. Charles Carroll has yet high and cnyiablc
position to reach in his profession, and we think
from the readiness and efficiency with which he
performs his parts that it is boon safely within
his grasp aud viii,
We cannot omit in justice, to speak in high
terms Of Mr.. Hayward as an actor and we be-
lieve he will not fail to become a favortc wherev
or he appears. He is always perfect in his part
and has to our notion The right qualifications fol
the high position he occupies in his profession.
We have not the space to spare o extend oui
notice Of the merits Of the other members Of the
company, and more particularly OF our young
talented and cnteprising townsman Mr.. Blake
who has incurred heavy expense in bringing
this fine company to Wcayeryile.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30
The Ballot Box.

The experience Of every day, and Of each sue
ceeding week. is proving more clearly to every
rejecting mind the necessity for us all to awaken
TO a more lively sense Of our obligations and du-
ties in the exercise Of our rights as citizens Of a
republican government. Official bonds, however
well guarded and ably prosecuted, will never
make dishonest men honest, efficient and faithful
officers. Laws to punish crime however severe
ly, will never prevent the intuitivcly dishonest
and knavish recipient Of the peoples favor from
lending a willing ear to the wilcs Of tho black
temptor, when whispering TO him hopes of oGiu-
cnce obtained through broken confidence.
The ballot box alone is the bulwalk Of our lib-
critics. the executive Of the popular will, and the
custodian Of our public treasures. Let the pco-
pie look to it that they occt honest, faithful up
right and conscientious men 10 their Offices Of
public trust and confidence, Let them elevate
the dignity Of the posts 0! their public servants
by according to the position their respect AID co.
operation, and let them know for whom and for
WlInt they votc--what the past history Of lin for
whom they vote, il. Let them vote understand
ngly and with a will to elect the pure and hon
est only, aud our word Tor it the ballot box will
yet preserve us and ours from all evil
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30
Position Of Parties,

As yet there is no decided position taken hy
any but the Democratic psriy, for the opening
campaign. All The odds and ends, roots and
branches that make up the opposition, have not as
yet been able TO concentrate upon any partieu-
lar platform What the exact clements of the
new party organization will be, remains yet to
be seen.
There can be but little doubt but that The Dem
oeracy are now the only we'll organized party in
California. The late American party, like the
late Whig party, have lost its leaders and its or
ganization, without which it could not stand or
take position in the coming campaign. The
Republican is perhaps the only political party
opposed to the Democracy, that Is row operating
under party organization. Tue conservative
influence Of the little remnant of the American
party that isleft, if even thrown to the Republi
can party, will have no better effect in securing
them triumph than did the influence of the old
! line Wings when turned over 10 the American
party in the last Presidential contest
The issue in regard to slavery in Kansas can
not again constitute an issue upon which the Re-
publican party can meet the Democracy. The
free action OF The people Of Kansas in regard 10
the Slavery clausc in her constitution, may now
be considered as settled. This will deprive the
Republican party of the humanity plank in its
platform and perhaps leave it without an issue
to denote its existence.
The course Of the present Administration so
far must be quite satisfactory to every national
man and for the Federal appointments made
for this State, We have heard no complaints or
dissatisfaction on the part Of the people Re
form and peoples parties may perhaps be organ
lied and present candidates for the various State
off2cs; but the cry Of peoples party" re-
trcnchmcnt,f and reform party have got to
be old and very scnseless arpellations. Where
in single instance, we would ask, have these re-
form parties ever performed the duties, or ac
complished the much needed reforms set forth in
their declaration of party creed and principle.
The political ephemeral conglomcratcs have
proved almost in every instance, q complete fail
urc. The most difficult principle to carry out
where reform parties have gained asccndcncy
was the work Of reforming them.
The Democracy are beyond all que ton in the
aeccndcnt, and may be looked upon as the domi-
nant party Upon them rests the responsibility
OF nominating good and honest men to Office
| This should be the first and grand consideration.
ard upon this rests the result Of the next cleo.
ton 1t is not the duty of good citizens to stand
back or oppose upon the grounds of personal dis
like to this or that person who may be presented
for their sufrogCs. Nor is it the duty Of the in
tclligent voter to support candidates for high
and responsible positions solely upon the ground
Of personal friendship. Let the people reflect
therefore before running off into extremes -
/ There is much more in the honest action Of pub
/ lie servant than there is in Il name
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30
Bound to Come.

On Friday evening last the Stockholders in the
Trinity County Canal held meeting in lockers
new building, for the purpose of deysing ways
and means to make an immediate commencement
on the big ditch from North Fork to Oregon
Gulch, Hhch has been SO long in contemplation.
Very material amendments to the plan Of or
ganization were adopted, and Of such chalac
ter as to secure. we think, the necessary number
of good and responsible stockholders to start the
work. We believe, and we do not hesitate to say
that If the splcndid advantages and facilities
which present themselves to the people Of Trinity
County existed in any oihcY portion Of the State,
good results would have been realized long since
from the completion OF this essential work.
The plan Of organization as amended aud adopt
ed is now being printed for circulation. Let US
call once more upon our citizens who arc so deep
ly and vitality interested in having the waters of
the North Fork brought into our rich mines, to
unite in their efforts and secure this grand object
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

FoR THE ATLANTIC SrATEs-We regret to au
nounce the departure this week, of two of our
most worthy citizens. VIM. NJ Lowe, esq, ex Shcr-
III. and II. J. Seaman, esq, exCounty Clerk Of
this County.
1t was in the early days oG pioneer adventure,
while pursuing the wise RaXms of honest indus.
try that these gentlemen, guided by the spirit Of
enterprise, intelligence and honesty of purpose.
penetrated what was then only known rs the rich
and isolated wds of Northern California They
came as companions with hopes, no doubt Of re-
al;zing just reward for their honest Efforts
Such men seldom fail to accomplish designs so
honorably conceived, ard We are eratifcd to be
lieye that they have each satisfied their reaaona-
he expectations, while those Of our citizens who
have known them best feel proud of their success.
Mr. Seaman and Mr.. Lowe have each filled high
and responsible Offices in our County, and dis
charged every duty which the high trusts Of Of
fec impose in manner which makes the record
they have left the truthful witness of their cleya-
ted purposes, qualification and integrity. Their
friends have just cause for congratuation in the
remembrance Of their acts, and strongly did our
citizens demonstrate their reluctance al parting
with them.
On Tuesday evening very numerous body OF
our citizens entertained them with n supper al
the st. Charles Hotel. We have never witnessed
in this place such peculiar mark of respect
'Tis good to meet and feel akin to such men.
We hope to sec these gentlemen, when they
shall have experienced the reciprocal joys their
earlier homes, again in Trinity County, aud Fixed
US permanent citizens Of California
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

pIoNEHHs Ho!--A meeting Of the Correspond
ing Committee Of the Trinity County Pioneer
Association, composed Of Dr. W. Ware, Jno Mar
tin, Ben. Winston, Jcre Bennett |. G. MrsscC, a,
J. Loomis, JAS Howe and Wm. Pcebes, il called
for Tuesday evening next, June I'd, at o'clock,
p. m, at Comstock q Martins Office, to make ar
rangcmcnts for celebrating the coming Fourth Of
July in becoming mariner It is hoped that cv-
cry member Of the Committee viii be present.
JNO. c. BURCu, Chairman.
Z. J. CURTIS, Secretary.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

CLEAR THE RING Rove & Co.'S Circus is COM
ing to certainty. This company is said to be
composed Of The best performers in tho known
world. They viii be here on Thursday next md
perform for three days only. We refer our read
ers 10 lhc ndXertisclnent.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30
NEWS or THE WEEK.


We think the times are little on the mend
Business IN town is decidedly improving. Heavy
shipments Of goods are arriving every day from
Union, Eiumbodt Day and from Shasta and Red
Bluffs.
The miners in many Of the large claims are
about done suicing for the season the water hav
ing nearly given out. The dullcst times expert
enced in the mines IS while the ground sluicing
is going on, and until the miners 3" wash up
On Indian Greek some rich claims are being
worked, and general thing the miners who
are at work making money.
On Canon Creek miners are realizing good pay
The mines on this Creek afford superior advanta-
scs for working during the summer months, on
account Of the abundance of water.
The work on the Stage Road from Trinity to
SCOTS mountain is progressing finely. Mcssrs.
Bates Grifin and Stewart. and several enterpris-
ing men at Trinity Centre have put their shout
ders 10 the wheel and the rcsuN is that there is
good prospect for the speedy completion of the
road. This is the effect Of action and not Of use
less talk.
a writer in the Siskiyou Chronicle Of May 2lst
gives vent to his apprchensions that another war
with the Pitt River Indians is inevetble. The
Indians arc making preparations to pcrpctratc
more drprcdations.
a meeting was to have been held at the Court
House in Yreka, Saturday evening the 23d
inst, for the purpose of raising volunteers to 60
to Sonora. Gen. Cosby was to adress the meet
ing. Go il, General your heroic achievements
in the Modoc war last year will be chapter OF
terror to those Sororians when they know You
are coming
New and extensive diggiugs have been discov-
cred recently in Southern Oregon on what is
known as Sardne Creek
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

EXoDus OF GAMBLERs.-Thc True Californian
notices the departure, by the steamer Sonora, Of
about fifty of the most notorious gamblers of San
Francisco. The law relative to gaming and the
heavy penalty attached, passed last winter, has
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

RoADs-Wc notice shat CoI. IIySlop our new
ly appoiutad road ovcrscer is pushing on i'm
prorements in the right way. The bridges al the
intersection of Main and Oregon streets are he.
ing repaired in substantial manner. Several
rad oyerseers were appointed previous to Col
Hyslop, but none that we have learned, attempt
ed to accomplish anything in the discharge OF
their duty.
We hope the Col. will put the boys through
\ little work viii be novel thing to a great ma
ny Of them, but it Will be conducive to their
health.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

TJAVING THE PAST SEASON ENGAGED
/ L some of the most popular Artists IN the
world among whom are
James Hernandez,
The world d-renownod Equestrian and Scene Rider;
Hiram Franklin,
The great double Leaper q Slack Rope performers
J. E. Fisher,
The celebrated Perch and Bar Act Rider;
George Peoples,
The California Favortc and -Four Horse Rider ;
James Robinson,
In his IIerculcan Feats with the Cannon Balls;
Nat. Austin,
Chinese Jugclcr and Shakspearean Clown
MADAME AUSTIN,
The Ascensionst and Tight Rope Performer;
J. r. Marshall,
date Lee & Marshall y
Joseph A. Rowe, and others.
CLOWNS :--AUSTIN AND FRANKLIN
VIII be presented Hiram FrankliuS comcal and
purely original Scene, of
Peter jenkins Visit to the Circus y
and conclude with the beautiful Play of
"PUTNAAG or, THE IRON SONS OF '76 r
ApM1sstoN-BoXo,. 81 Pit 81.
Doors open st = performance commences at
s o'clock,
JAS. T. ANGELL, Agent.
Weaecr, May so, 1851. l92L
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

New FIRMJohu Livingston, esq, SO long and
fayoraby known to our people, has returned to
take charge of the business of the new house Of
Gambetz Co. Mr.. Livingston is SO well known
as good business man that hisrcturn and object
only require mere mention from us.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

PEGsoxaI~A. Skiilman, esq, of the Shasta
Courier. paid us an accidental visit on Thursday
last. We were pleased to see him locking go
finely after his long scdentary siege in the pent
brief respite, in order to rccupcrate his mind and
energies.
Sam. old chap you've had some pleasant rec
reations during the past two years. How does it
feel wow to hold yourself in readiness to respond
to the cry Of copy
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

SHIPSEsP CT TREASURE. 81, ,28f.000 vas hEip-
ped by the steamer Sonora on the 20.h inst. The
steamer Of May 9th carried away $2l7O,OQO ;
making the total shipment for the month of May
s4454, 900. The mines are literally giving out.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

FRoX HUMBOLDT BAY.--We are indebted 10 4.
Jacoby. esq. Of Uniontown. for copy of the
Humboldt Times of May 23d.
The trade at the Bay is getting quite brisk
The cheap freight from San Francisco is certain
ly an inducement to our merchants TO bring their
goods to Weaver via Humboldt Bay.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

SALMON RIVER MINES. We learn from j. Trick.
esq, one of the Oldest residents and most extcn-
sire business men in that section, that the mines
as g saperal thing, are paying well. Salmon rv-
er, under the ney system of mining, will proba-
bly, become one af ihe beat mining localities in
Northern California,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

EXPRESS FAyoRs.--W. }. Blake, esq, Of Blake S
express will accept our thanks for files of S0cra-
mento and Bay papers kindly furnished us du-
ring the past week.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

COUNTY TREAsURER--C f. Lynn, County Trea
snrc, of this County, left en- the steamer OF the
10th for the Atlantic States, without settling with
,hc County or State We understand that the
amount OF his indebtedness is figured up at $l3,-
3Gj IS to State and County. Sufficient property
TO tue surctics on the last bond we are in
formed, will be assigned over, which will reduce
the amount TO about seven thousand dollars.
We are unable TO publish the exac, details, but
will probably get them in time for our next issue
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30
Ro1bing S'luiccs.


Y SIEiNEE'a FLAT, Trinity River, May zG, 1877
EDIroHs Journal For the good Of the min
ing community it may be well to notice that on
the evening CT Che 23d or morning of the 2lt,l
inst, the sluce boxes in the claims Of Coleman &
Co. and Gillian & Co., on this Flat were robbed Of
about 5000. On Evans Bar while the boys were
enjoying themselves at the .lfay Feast, their
claims we're entered and in the same way de-
priyed Of nearly weeks work. Little mercy
will be shown the thieves should they at any time
be caught in the sam? act Sorry to commani-
cate such news, but at the same time it may be OF
benefit to the Eoacst miners to know that thieves
ar. about Bon
I'VE hope tbg re contemplate tAicf wLo is
the above system of mining will find abundance
Of Ieod for his troublc.-ED.]
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

r SoDA.We return thanks to Il. Bouticou, esq F.,
of the Weaver Soda Works for hafdozcn Of
this cooling and delicious beverage,
Wonder why the old tar boilers that 60 It on
the " Blue hll' don't leave Off for the season aud
try Bonticou's sparkling viyirycr
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

TAuoRlNG.--J. W Davis, at the clothing store
of Jacobs & Co., Main Street, makes to order ev-
cry style of new and fashionable clothing We
willingly accord to Mr.. Davis the merit OF being
the best workman We have seen in California,
and therefore recommend such of our friends as
may desire anything in his line, to give him q
call.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

ASSEMBLIES We call attention to the Dancing
card Of George llulmc, in another column. 4
Pl 'azaR, y y 10 pes asay en evenins
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30
PROPOSALS !

GEAI.ED PROPOSALS will be received by the
> undersigned committee until the first day of
June next for the building of a good wagon road
to commence on the west side of Sidney Gnlch.
near Joints house, crossing Howe's garden
thence up Court street to the Court House from
there to East Weaver to interscct the RidgcvilIc
ana shasta trails at point where the hill is cut
down Oh Last Weaver for the crossing
j. s. MCCAIN & Co..
LOOMS & HERDLE,
~. II. HOOKER
Weaver May I8, 1877. 1927
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

BOOK SALE.-In another column will be found
an advertisement from \. Roman, esq, Of the
Shasta Book Store MI Roman intends bringing
a portion of his large stock of books to Weaver,
sometime through the week, and disposing of
them at auction. The sale will probably take
place in IIockcrs new building
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

:. New TRArr.-Thc travelling public will be
glad to learn that new and splendid trail hns
just been opened from this place to Grass Valley
Ranch, by " F. Lowdcn & Co. Those who have
passed this trail declare it to be the best one
leading ont Of Trinity. 1t makes the distance
10 Shasta several miles shorter and much easier.
This great travelling facility was mainly com
pl ted By the enterprise Of Wm. F. Lowden, esq,
who has spared neither means nor labor TO make
Il superior 10 any other route.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

TuANKs--Capt L. NJ. Sawyer, of sawycrs ex-
press, has our thaRks for files of the Table Rock
O.T) Sentine', Puget Sound (W T) republican,
end the Crescent City Herald
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

NorARrEs.-The Governor has appointed Hon,
]. s Pitzer James Gallagher o. II. 7. Norcross
and James o'Connor, Notarics Public for Trinity
.0ybty
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

DoN'r FAM 80 Go--On Saturday night the
great play of hgomor vii. be performed at the
WeavcrsiIle Theator. % Sunday evening Shabs
e are'. tragedy ot OH.4o a;l b' Civ D
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

THE TINE TO PURCuAsE.-Those Of our friends
who desire cheap and beautiful Book can have
an opportunity Of selecting from the new and
splendid invoice just received by II. W. Ander-
sou, Post O1iee building.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

ON TIE Bale Henry Bates, late State Treas
urcr, was consigned to the brig about 6 O'Clock
on Saturday evening. by the Sheriff, in conse-
qucnce Of bis inability TO procure bail in the sum
Of $4,000. as required by the Court of Sessions,
to answer an ind ctmcnt for embcZzling about
$4,000 of the State funds. lie will be arraigncd
to plead to the indictment on the 29th inst. on
which day MI other defendants who have not al
ready plead, will be arranged. The cases in
which he is indicted for permitting L. a. Rowe to
use State funds without compensation, are set for
trial in the Court Of Sessions on the 9th inst
Sacramento Ua{CR.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30

SAFE OF THE CLEAR CREEK DrcH.--It is report
ed that the Clear Creek Ditch las been sold to Il
large and wealthy English Company, for the sum
Of $225.0)o. We think. however, that the bar
gain has not set been closed. although from pres
cnt information, We have 10 reason to doubt that
it will be.
1t is rumorcd also that the Same company in
tend Introducing the waters OF Pitt River iuto
the extensive placer diggings on the eastern side
Of the Sacramento. II they do so, the good old
days OF 81 and - will return again Old EI
Dorado, in her palmiest days. never furnished the
miner so large IN extent OF rich placer digeings
rs is to be found IN this county eus. Of the Sac
ramento river Sbasta Courier.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30
II I z II II =

At Horse Shoe Bend, Lower Trinity, on the
22d inst, the wife Of Alexander Tinscy, Of Son.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1857-05-30
IIStrav.

CtAME into the premises of the undersigned in
y September last, roam Spanish mare with
Spanish brand on the left shoulder and hip. The
owner can have Der by proving property aud pay
ing charges. J. A. STI'RniN \NT
Gfiu.,! Gi"sr. May 3o l&57. I.,d.
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This Versatile and Accomplished Troupe
WILL EXHIBIT AT WEAYERYILLE

7hu.5I EEtr 1 Gtg!!.E June Ah. 9Th 1 ttA 1851.