Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-12-31
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Weaverville, Saturday Morning, December g. 1852
Items OF State News.

TIE Butte Record tells how some malicious
rascal cut down about fifty peach trees in an or
ehard near that place. The same paper states
that spiritu alst named Collins astonished his
audience on bis first performance, and on the
second humbugged them. The Record has had
call from the newly elected Senator of that
county, who, TO use the editors language, is 60
ing TO Sacramento . to guard the peoples inter-
ests from the devastations Of rascally Lecomp-
tonsm"
THE editor of the Sierra Democrat takes bis
oath that Weller is not the man for Senator ; he
thinks likewise that it would result economically
to have the town Incorporated. Lectures for the
winter are also +, commended. some mschievous
fellow seasoned a dance-house with Cayenne
pepper, resulting in sneezlng match brtw eH
the fac young men Of That placc a1d tbs herdy
gurdy gitis.
TAE Amador Sentinel has been for sale for the
last two years, and has finally been purchased by
T. A. Springer, of the Ledger. 1t was of 40 oc
count, aud viii not be missed Springer is an
industrious printer-editor, and makes good
newspaper
The publication of the Yreka Union was re-
sumed on the 18th j. Tyson. editor and propr
etor. A stirring appeal is made to the Democracy
Of Siskiyou to sustain the paper, which the editor
asserts has not paid for several years. The
County Democratic Central Committee call upon
the party to aid in sustaining the EnjOn From
that paper we learn that there are seven Masonic
and three Lodges of Odd Fellows ~ 4he county
THE Shasta Courier says that editor Eastman,
Of the Nashville Union and American who died
recently, was brother Of Mr.. IL. b. Eastman, of
Trinity river. DR.. Morse, dentist, is in Shasta
and will visit this place shortly. The Courier has
column and a-half of minute details Of the late
duel, i'll which the challenged party whipped his
antagonist, both seconds and all the spectators.
The Northern Journal, Yreks, publishes let
ter from "Yox Populi," averring that c. B. Nc
Donald, late editor of the UaiOn, did not write
all the editorials published derogatory to Sheriff
Fair The new Odd Fellows Hall is nearly
completed. Marshal Coryell is recovering from
the wounds received in the Mexican row. The
City Trustees have ordered another Fire Engine
from Hunneman Co, Boston. There are eleven
school districts in SSkiyou county. The five
Mexcans arrested for the late assault have been
committed for assault with murderous intent
New mines have been discovered on the south
side of Scott Valley mountain.
HuMBoI.DT.-From the Times of Dec l7th, We
learn that the prospects for speedy commence
ment Of the Union and Weayeyyile Wagon road
are very favorable. An Indian attempted to
shoot two travellers on Redwood mountain. on
the 9Th The Indians in the vicinity OF Mad river
aud hneelaud's Prairie are daily becoming bold
er, and constantly committing deprcdations.
AN earthquake shock frightened the people of
San Francisco on the 10Th. Tickets by the Sono-
ra sold at $3.50 for first cabin Sl07 70 for second
and SAT so for steerage. The report that Van.
derbilt has bought the vessels Of the old mail
company is confirmed
THE San Jose Tribune says the celebrated trot.
ting horse Young America" valued at $500,
was stolen from his stable near that city, on
Monday week. Nothing was heard of him, and
large reward was offered
THE new war steamer Saginaw is completed,
and has made trial trip. The Saginaw was
built at Beneeia.
The Sonora carried away s1,Sl2,O ,OOO on the
goth inst.