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Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

'KUCHEL AND DREsEL's CALIFoKNIA VIEWS
We have several magnificent engravings from
the above named San Francisco firm, including
view of Portland, Oregon--a most beautiful
place. They are the best views incomparably,
ever executed in this State Drcsel sketches and
Kuchel engraves, and no others can compete with
their joint execution. The views are sold cheap;
parties desiring engraviDgs of any California
town of note, will obtain them by leaving orders
at the JOURNAL Office.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

APPEARANCES DECEPTlvE.-On a recent moon
light evening an acquaintance deserted two mag.
nifcently hooped and yelled females approach
ing-he made haste to make way, stepped from
the sidewalk, and discovered that they were fe-
male Chinese of not very severe morality The
polite person remarked dam, and added ma
tiop'
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

MEMBERS and Pastor of Rev. Mr. Benton's
church, in Sacramento, are disputing about the
proper name of the house. They should call it
Jerusba-Salem;' it exhibits so many pretty wo-
men and affords so peaceful place to sleep-one
is seldom disturbed by abrupt mention of post
mortem peril.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21
YREKA, Aug. 20, II, NJ.

YREKA, Aug 20, IL, NJ.
The Yreka brass band make the ascent of MI.
Shasta to day, to play Hail Columbia on its
summit. The Court of Sessions has adjourned
over, until Monday next, and will probably close
its abors by furnishing two or three State board
ers at San Quentin. A large number Of the elite
of our city, started to-day to rusticae in the
whortleberry patch at Strawberry Valley.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21
THE editor of this paper wishes to express his

THE editor of this paper wishes to express his
obligations to Mr. Jerry Robbins and Mr. VIM
Lawrence, stagedrivers on the Weaver and
Shasta road, for numerous obliging acts which
show q kind and gentlemanly character. They
are considered the best rivers in the employ of
the company, and we hope they may be retained
on this route so long as they may desire. They
are careful, patient and accommodating, and are
in every respect worthy of approval by the com
pany and community. The same is remarked of
Mr.. Frank Wheeler, the Agent here, who is obli-
ging and communicative TO strangers and citizens.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

LYNN BOND CAsE.-On the 18th inst, C. P.
Rice II. W. Anderson, John Cole, F. w Blake
and W. T. Olmstead paid to the Trinity County
Clerk s4,12S29, on Judgment obtained at April
Court Term, and $63.23, on judgement obtained
at August Term--altogether, with interest, S4,-
bondsmen.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

INDIAN FTGHT.-Yesterday morning two Indians
were discovered on the hill near the school house
in this place, both drunk, and one with his head,
face and body shockingly bruised. His face was
and his head cut in a number of places. 1t is
supposed he was pounded by his drunken com
panioD, who was lying near, cluchng in his hand
a large stone clotted with blood. Mountain Dem
Ocrdt.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

RED BLUFFs.-From the Beacon A farmer had
his entire crop of grain burned, last week; anoth-
er crop belonging to worthy and industrious
Mexican was also destroyed. The crop of people
at Red Bluffs is unusually large; babies are found
lying round loose Hill Beachy has taken the
Luna House; small poX has left the village on
a short excursion.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

%sD- Mr.. Lew. Ludwig, who has been to SCOTS
Valley and Yrcka, says that at Callahan's is the
finest ranch and hotel he has seen in the north,
Asa White, proprietor; and that they arrange a
magnificent table and bar. He adds, also, that
Jas. Wheeler OF the Arcade saloon, Yreka, has
the largest Billiard establishment in the upper
country, and that Yreka is swarmng with good
fellows.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

On PsHAw, Now COULDN'T You FALL ONE
SNAKE ?-The editor Of the Sacramento Union
says of The owners Of that sheet
There is not money enough in all the political
parties of the State, with the Custom House and
Mint, and the State and National Administrations
thrown into the scale, to buy them.
There are not ten sane men in Sacramento who
do not believe the Union concern as purchasable
as the services of the town crier.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

GEN JAS. ALLEN, the Nestor of the California
press, late editor of the Marysvile NeDs, in with
drawing from that journal, announces his purpose
of abandoning the profession forever. Should
this resolution hold the profession will have lost
one of its most honored and useful members, and
the State one of the most able and earnest editO-
rial advocates of its interests. Wherever he goes
or whatever he does, Gen Allen will carry with
him into the shadowy vale of life whittier be is
Fastening, the reverence and affection Of all who
know him personally Or through the productions
of bis pen.-.MdrysvWe Egpress
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

A PLEASANT HABITATIoN.-There are in New
Orleans 2S0O drinking houses to a population of
$4,000; that is grog shop to every 20 persons.
Masquerades and theatres are open every evening
during the week. Assassinations are of nightly
occurrence. Ten epidemcs have ragged with
dreadful severity within the last seven years.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

1as" meeting was held by the Miners on
Saturday night last. H. Y Fitch, the nominee
for Representative having declined TO run, Mr..
James Howe was nominated instead. Mr. J. Chad
bourne also accepted the nomination for County
Judge.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21
H. M. CHAUNCEY, M. D.

Takes this method of informing the people of
Trinity that he has located permanently in Wea-
verville, as
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON,
and solicits share of their patronage.
shall endeavor to maintain the confidence of
those who may favor me with their calls
OFFICE-Adams' building, Court street
Weaver, Aug 2l, 1858 3llw.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

THE Observation-Disclosures papers, Pictorials
and Magazines, in great profusion from f. W.
Blake & Co.'S express house; also, State dailies
every day. They have great variety of news
by this steamer
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

Mr.. JoHN B. MAY, Sheriff of Trinity, has made
us nice present-and it wash writ, neither
Twas suthin' nice 10 wear, not available except
on deposit Of numerous dollars. In this the kind
hearted gentleman--so estimated by the commu-
nity--has expression d our gratefnlness.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

HrMBOLDT.- The Times relates that Ross and
Winslett, shot by Indians, are recovering. A
farmer cut IL tons of timothy from three acres.
The Times does not speak of further Indian trou-
hles, and we suppose the late alarms were very
much magnfcd by numerous tongues.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

REPORTED WRo> G.--Our District Court abstract
in last number stated thai judgement for S6,323
had been obtained against Lynn's bondsmen-it
should have been srtytree dollars a2d tict"t7"ree
cents; the mistake occurred by misplacl1g the
scparatrix. No execution was issued.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21
For Justice of the Peace.

At the request of numerous friends we are au-
thorized to announce the name of Mr.. G. H. CAR
TER as Independent Candidate for Justice of the
Peace, for Weavervile township. Site.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

Hoops ND sPADEs.-Nigh to a grave that was
duly made leaned a sexton old on his earth-worn
spade, his work was done, and he paused to wait
the funeral train through the npen, gate; relic
of by gone days was he, and lis 'Hcks were as
white as the foamy sea, and these SorCS came
from his lips so thin, gather them in ? E%atn "
them in =
Nigh to church that was newly made, stood
a lady fair, and thus she said too bad, too bad
I here must wait while they measure the
breadth of this open gate; ah it is only nine by
sir, ! see too narrow, too narrow, alas for me-
And she sighed from her quivering lips so thin, |
| can't get in--I can't get in 2
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

THE Humboldt Times has mammoth tooth, like
one we described, which was found ia a small
creek bed in that county, some time ago.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

THE Red Bluffs Beacon erred-unintentionall
in observing that Mrs f. d. Campbell made a
beautiful address and presented flag to the Ger
Society Of Sacrdmento.' 1t should have said
the German Society of Trinity The lady re-
sides here, and here made the address.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

THE Red Bluffs Beacon refuses to cumber lis
columns by long political articles. 1t is right;
its editor is a man of sense. Many mountain pa
pers, protesting politics, kill themselves by neg
lecting local for national affairs.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

WHooP BETSY BILLY Bowlegs has daugh-
ter Betsy, and $4,000 in hard cash, which he
wants some good fellow to marry There's show
for some peart' chap who isn't afraid of
(w)boops.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

lss- Mr.. and Mrs. James Stark have been
playing in Marysville. We hope they will come
north Stark is one of Americas greatest actors,
aud nobest men. We believe him the greatest
{ Richelieu; living
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

Took THE VAL-Widow Harris, of Tebama,
has taken the Vail, and retired to Red Bluffs,
where she expects milk and honey will flow if
she has luck with her bees. She has married
George Vail Of the Luna House, and has under.
taken to look after Luna-ticks.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21
For Constable.

JOHN NJ. CASS announces to the voters of
WeaverVille township that he will be an Inde-
pendent candidate for reelection to the Office of
Constable. 3Ifc
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21
Married !:

Al Shasta, on the llth inst, by Rev. Father
kinaldl, MR. THEODORE SCHULTZ to MISS MARY
ANN MULLEN, both of Big Flat, Trinity River.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21
HORsETowN, Aug. 10th.

Douglas Democracy nominated j. M. Goewey,
for Assembly, who declined because of business
engagements.
Aug. 18th.
Township Democracy nominated officers
Administration men. Party feeling runs high;
Administration ascendant. Business dull, but
improving Frazer fever cooled intirely.'
SECOND DEsPATcH.-Tbe anti-Lecompton DEM
ocrats have nominated NJ. j. M. Goewey for AS
sembly, and S. T. Brannan, Esq, for Assessor
Mr.. Goewey has finally consented to become a
candidate
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

DISTRICT CoURT is still in session; has been
occupied the entire week in hearing evidence on
the part Of plaintiffs in the water suit of Watson
q Cooper ct. al. VS. Ware, et al.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

PAYING INvEsTMENT.-From the 10th of June
TO 10th of this month, the receipts at the Weaver
and Shasta road dollhouse were about 5000.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

RANCH RANCHO THE Sacramento Union
will state on what authority it changed the word
Ranch TO Rancho and attributed the greaser
expression to us Ranch is correct, by common
use. The Union will not attempt to amend any
expression of ours; we do not recognize in any
of its writer's capacity to illuminate what we have
finished. It's very contemplate and ludicrously
pedantic for the Union persons to essay improve
ment of language which they can neither origin
ate nor initiate 1t is too much like an artists
monkey besmearing his work with its dirty paws.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

THE Amador Sentinel says that the 'principles
of Democracy are as expansive as the Union. =
We observe that tne Sentinel is endeavoring to
stretch them still more.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

PRENTICE says theresa divinity in hemp which
will shape the ends Of some up-country editors
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

.Gzo- A morally infrm cotemporary says that
he leans confidently on his principles We
think inqnisiton in hospital of cripples would
not discover another person SO miserably supper
Cd
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

New Book IN Press Miss Rowena Grannice
is about publishing book. The title of it will
be The Family Gem made up principally of
miscellaneous pieces from her own pen.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

SoME'AT DETERMTNED--The editor of the Ma
rysville Democrat says to some tormentor:
Now, we have no fear of personalities with
regard to ourself for the reason that when we
take position, we take it to maintain it, against
earth, hell and the devil
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

SCATTER the germs of the beautiful as the
poet said when he kicked his wife and children
ont a-doors.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

THE Louisville Democrat says that Gen. Scott
has no heart the Journal adds Perhaps the
other thinks the veteran is all pluck
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

Mr.. WIN. MAYHEM, General Stage agent, was
here this week; Sam. Hanson has retired to the
privacy of Red Bluffs
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21
Treasurer's S Report.
TREAsURER's OFFICE,
WEAuEnVuIE Ann Let IS


To the Hon. Board Of Supervisors Of Trinity Co.
Gentlemen Il have the honor to submit here
with report of the receipts and disbursements
in my Office for the quarter ending July 3lst, 5S,
the same being correct transcript from the books
kept by me as County Treasurer
Total receipts, $9,325 95
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

Il HAVE sworn on the altar of my country
eternal enmity to every form of tyranny over
the mind of man.'-Je6crson
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

SHOOTING MATCH.-A match of rile-shootng is
advertised to take place at Fillibuster Flat, on
Sunday.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

Tue Shades Saloon was opened last Saturday
night, and is nicely arranged.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

4 SIT (hic) upon hill and look serenely (hic)
upon all my kind as the loafer said when he sat
on pile of oyster shells, and benevolently ad-
dressed the pigs roofing ont his underpnning.
PARTY FEELING runs high said Widow Pea
body to Deacon Shadbelly.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

LATHE FOR IRoN.-McLair & Hulme are get.
ting mp lathe for turning iron. They are en-
terpriSiag and prosperous men.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

AN antLcc compton party has been organized
in Sierra county, The Democrat the most infu
entail paper in the county, has undertaken the
cause.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

SIERRA PAPERs.-We receive the Messenger by
express; will not the Democrat send exchange in
wrapper, by Wells, Fargo Co., Marysyille? ?
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21
Administrators Sale.
In the Probate Court for Trinity Co and State
of California.
Hon. r. MILLER. Probate Judge.
Estate of HENRY CHRISTOPHER, dec.

IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF THE
/ Probate Court for Trinity Comfy, notice is
hereby given that will sell by public auction,
for cash. on the premises, at Trinity Centre, on
Saturday, the 18th of September,
next between the hours Of 10 o'clock, a. M, and
O'Clock, p. m, all the right, title and interest
which Henry Christopher, dec had at the time
of bis death, in and to the store house, and lot
on which the same is situate" in Trinity Centre.
Title good sale certain.
ii. Y. FITCH,
Administrator on said Estate.
Trinity Centre, July 7, 1858. 3l4t
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

THE Methodist Conference, North meets in
Sacramento on the 10th Of September-a new
minister will then be appointed TO this place.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

New RoAD-A wagon road has been surveyed
from Weaverville to Oregon Gulch Mr.. John
McMurry has taken the contract, and is building
u temporary trail.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

~ Attention is directed to tue Trinity Treas
ureT's report in this number.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

The Marysville News said to the Sierra Demo-
crat, We don't wish to settle anything with you,
brother Forbes Forbes answers Wishing to
settle is not weakness of yours, we believe.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

FALSE REroRT-The story OF the Pardee mur-
der BY Humboldt indians is false.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

ALICE OF literary fame, is writing from Sha-
dy Nook Sierra Valley. Why doesn't Alice
keep shady as the Nook {?
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

The amount of warrants registered on the Gen
eral Fund and unpaid, as appears from the books
IN my once IS. ..............S3 S3351S 81
All of which is most respectfully submitted
JERE. BENNETT,
Slli. Treasurer Trinity County
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-08-21

SINCE the close of the Crimean war the atten-
tion of the military world is engrossed by war
between the powers Of the Nevada Journal and
.AafiouaL
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-07-18

Lancaster musket superior ~ ts Others both as re
CARDS accuracy AMI facility Of loading II VAS how ever
SUPPOSED " require that tha cartridge shond At the bar
rel aghtes Ia other systenis d rs owg 70 the shat
lowness OF the groves to speak properly 70 the
ghness Of the difference between the long and the short
dameters Of the ellipsis, and this it considered
would render il unseyceable in the field, where
milton IA often dirty and detective 1t has been proved,
ON the contrary, by the practice of two companies OF
royal engineers at Malta, where tho ammunition
very inefor apd often almost ansrrs reAbf frgp the
adhcrence Of dirt to the grease OF the cartridge that
even with this defective ammunition the Lancaster mus
ket superior to all others in the facility with which it
is loaded after much firing Upwazs Of zoo rounds
fired out Of Of these rifles without producing any
de'sroraton, but on tlf sVnty, W i9ressa ef scaE-
raey was pefceiyable Although the bullet used the
Prtcheu bullet which supposed iy some to receive
an Insufficient expansion no stripping worthy Of mention
occurred during the whole practice and the average and
final classification Of both companies exeeeled the high
est previously attained with the Engsh at the School Of
Mlskey, even with commissioned officers trainnt
for the corps Of instructors Is therefore that
the defect OF stripping had BY some means been rene
died. and in his report Colonel Fox stated that the prac
tce proved the Lancaster muskct not only not ine
rier but, II anything ga superior weapon to The In
field rife lasa 3 " ~ tyf ~ ~
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-07-18

Hon. a. IL. stephens spent a few days Last week at
Athens, Georgia, as the guest OF Professors X NJ john
son, of Franklin College. He was visited during his
stay by many Of his personal and political friends and
admirers. and, upon Thursday night last serenaded
ly party OF citizens In response TO loud and re-
peated calls he made his appearance and after thanking
them for this demonstration OF their esteem made few
brief and eloquent remarks pertinent TO the occasion
and bidding all good night, retired into the house amid
loud and enthusiastic cheering The crowd before dis
persng, gave three hearty cheers for Mr. S. and three
for Mr ToombS Mr. stephens LETT Friday for Ebert
county,
The Salem Register learns that Miss Louisa Lander of
Salem, whose recent return from Italy has been noticed
has received, among other COMMISSIONS from Har-
ward University for marble bust Of the late Governor
Christopher Gorc. TO be placed in the College library
tiore Hall This 10 high and welldoseryed compli-
inent to her talents and skill % s..ia p. =
The Albany knickcrbocler says that Prof Mitchell
has declined the dictatorship Of the Dudley Observatory
rendered by the trustees after the removal of Dr. Gould
Professor Morse slei for Europe with his family yes
te',ay TO be absent year The Professor has
Mreaiy retev the first instament of the $50 900 pre-
scented 10 him by the European government for his tlc
graphic invention and required by TO pay duty
upon the gold in which il was paid +
Mr.. John ~ Wilder q wealthy citizen of Albany, and
for many prominently connected with the temper
ance cause, died very suddenly Friday afternoon.
h The Hon James Mr. buchanan, of Baltimore, United
states minister to Denmark and family OF six persons
sailed from New York Friday in the steamship Borssa
for southampton
Bishop Mcllvaine In regard to whose health SO much
interest has been felt understand sailed for England
on Saturday. feF
Thalberg and veuxtemps have both left within the
week for Europe the former sailing from Boston and the
latter from New York.
Sir st. George Gore Is now In Quebec He has Just
returned from the Rocky Mountains, and is his way
the Saguenay aud the Gull fishing grounds, ~ j5a
Mr.. Hope and family who are attached to the British
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-07-18
LITERARY F.4LSEKfOOD,S.
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From the Home Journal. !

- From the Home Journal.l
In return for the hctios practise upon wines and
goods manufactured in America and labelled as foreign
they stead how and then commodity from ,lsas shown
by the Boston Courier in the following statement A
friend Of ours passing along the streets Of Berlin
time since noticed before bookseller shop the above
pacard -now our table-wLich may be translated
thus Hsst- - .es Sis ~
"The Way to Fortune or, the Art of Becoming a
Millionaire from the papers Of the lately deceased Aer
can millionaire, Abbot Lawrence originally prepared
in German 10y Rudolph Anders. Price five silver gros-
chen This interesting work is earnestly recommended
TO all. sa# s,ft ~ tft tttt ~ Athtf ssh ~
The asked for it-7-only about eight cents
small, and friend went in and bought what he
would be something curious, and what turned out
to be tract Of wenty-eight pages in diodecimo, print
ed at Berlin 1856, and sold commission by q. A.
Hoevel 1t is needless to say that the whole
fiction attached to the Of distinguished towns
man and give this notice of it, partly to show in
what reckless manner foreigners invent about what
ever happens to suit their purposes and partly to show
how widely spread was the and fame Of Mr. Law
renee when it could be relied give currency among
the of population like that in Berlin to the
wholesome moral truths this little tract is intended to
incucate. When Lord Byron saw copy of Of his
works printed at Albany-a place of which, probably
he knew nothing else-he said, (" This is fAme = The
fiction attached to Mr. Lawrences III the Berlin
pamphlet implies fame Of another sort and, think
better .tt ISIS 10y