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Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-02-26
NUMBER 6.
Eoresha,tOwiug.

There is much evidence recorded, declaratory
that persons nearing the verge of lifc have clear
perception of the fact Like one approaching q
fragrant garden in a dark night, they detect the
aroma on the breeze, and know that, close by,
beauty and sweetness lie enrolded in the impa-
pable counterpaine of shadows. A blind man
standing near q precipicc, with the boundless
realm of darkness before him, feels that step
may be humiliation and so, the soul, perceiv-
ing the distant landmarks dimly. knocks the
alarm on the heart. Persons have predicted the
day and even the hour of their dissolution, and
at that solemn boundary died little children, be-
fore the blindness of sin had confused their Wis
ion, have looked through the gates OF Paradise
when they opened to let in some hcavenward
traveller, and old men who strained to see tho
sweet face Of grand child innocence through the
mutky clouds that drift in endless legions before
the eyc-balls of ages have beheld from afor the
opening portals Of eternity
Following Is fragment prepared under pro-
sentiment Of death by MRs SARAH G. GoRpoN. of
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, whose early death relative
has recorded in this paper. She was young and
vigorous, puI hltcr neF HlurrlaBc, year onlY DC
fore DEATH she desired to have her wedding dress
put away and kept for her burial garment" she
would never live to wear it out she said, The
verses were found among her papers. They give
beautiful expression to her own sad prophecy OF
herself.
REFLECTIONS.
Underneath the sod low lying,
Dark and drear,
Slcepeth one, who left when dying
Sorrow here
Yes, there are bending DER her,
Eyes that weep;
Forms that to the cold earth bore her,
Viglls keep.
When the Summers moon is shining,
Soft and fair;
Friends she loved, in tears are twlnng
Chaplets there
Rest in peace, thou gentle spirit,
Throned above;
Souls like thine with Con inherit
Life and love.
Tho village paper kindly printed the sad little
relic, and we know that strangers, even in this
off land, will permit us to express brothers.
coincidence to brother, from whose house light
has gone out.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-02-26

DIGGER PARApIsE.-A writer for tho Beacon
sustains Indian Agent Ceiger in respect to tho
beatGc condition Of Nome Lackee Reservation.
Diggers are innumerably numerous-there arc
aud the he diggers are permitted to catch every
vagabopd grasshopper venturing on the Reserva-
tion. Gov. Weller ought to be ashamed of him
self, to stick his gubernatorial bill into this
aboriginal paradise.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-02-26

FUNNY ADVERTISEMENTS The editor OF tho
Sonora Herald found the following advertisement
which made him laugh and mofaize:
"WANrED.--A situation by good Protestant
young woman, in private family in the city.
None giving less than $50 per month need apply"
"A good Protestant young woman" This
suggests to our mind the query, II the services Of
"a good Protestant young woman are worth
thirty dollars month, how much are those Of q
bad Protestant young woman worth =? Or wouldn't
good Catholic, bad Mormon, or an Indifferent,
nothingarian young woman answer just as well
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-02-26

FUNNY Car SToRY.--The New Bedford Mercury
relates that gentleman took very young pup
py, and unperceived, entering a neighbor's house,
left the little dog among family Of kittens.
The old cat made no fuss about II, but the people
did; the news spread; citizens ran to see tho
monstrocity. Two doctors came and declared
the creature perfect dog, except tie fore pausi
they resembled cats claws There was trc-
mendous excitement among village naturalists
But the mischief-maker couldn't hold in any
longer-he " blowed," to the disuay and endless
torment Of The two scientific doctors
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-02-26

"No one can know what is in the bosoms of
those around u.s." said old Mrs Hadx, as sho
took up stitch Of her knitting.
"'You bet' they can'tl" said her daughter
Sally, whom Jetham Spike was a-huggin' Of, be-
hind the stove.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-02-26

Wur, THIS Is Ir.-some are wondering why
Sacramento journal, formerly eloquent as boiling
mush In defence of DR.. Duncombe, so suddenly
turned against him +? P'shaw don't you SEQ
Duncombes money gin out.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-02-26

THERE is eting call to organize a company
who may construct wagon road from Horsetown
to Whiskeytown. We reckon that Ben. Mix is
moving.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-02-26

RED BIUFE--The river is very high; ferries at
Red Bluff and Tehama suspended operations.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-02-26

THE LADIES' AMERICAN MAGAZINE, "to take
the place Of Grabam's Magazine" is scabbY
looking thing. It bears the same refined relation
to Graham, that Digger squaw does to a Broad
way beauty.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2, 1859.

In TRouBLE.--Thc Lecompton members OF
the Senate have got themselves into trouble, in
voting to censure Senator Broderick. 1t seems
they were not aware, when they voted for the
resolutions that the preamble asserted two or
three palpable falschoods. In this respect they
are as unfortunate as were the Lecompton AS
semblymen of last year, who passed resolu-
tion declaring the Lecompton Constitution to
be "republican in FORM" when not one Of
them had read it. The resolutions had not, up
to yesterday, been adopted, and probably will
not be, as it is scarcely possible that majority
of the Senators will stultify themselves by de-
claring as q fact what every body in the State
must know to be falsehood. But since they
have entered upon the business Of legislating
for Kansas, it will be necessary for them to do
something, and we shall soon see what the CON-
bined wisdom of twenty-five California Sena-
tors will bring forth.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

A SEA OF Foo.-Densc fogs have hnng, for
weeks past, over the entire San Joaquin valley.
The Mariposa Gazette says. masses of mist, boil
ing and rolling extended from mountain to
mountain, from the Serras to the coast range.
The whole Alta California was densely envelop-
ed, while at an elevation of 1,20O feet, was a
clear sky and pure mir. From the top of Mount
Bullion and other elevated points in this vicini-
ty, the view was indscrbably grand and beau
tiful Far in the distance majcstcaly stood
Mount Diablo, while the well defined lines of
the Coast range could be traced far to the
southwark. The intermediate space filled with
vapor. reminded the observer of the ocean,
ard of the time when perhaps its waters cover
ed the plain as the thick veil which then OBJ
scured it.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

BLASTING AccDENTs.-The Columbia Ne,cs, of
Jan. 9th, says: We have to record another of
those sad accidents so frequent among miners
while blasting rocks on their claims, arising
from the practic of drilling out charge which
has missed fire. Last week. n young man named
john o. Carpenter, mining at Summit Pass had
part OF his right hand blown off. and was thus
crippled for life by acting so ncautiously. This
is the most insane thing that miner could at
tempt. The water which is poured into the hole
TO wet the powder has no effect. because it can
not reach it. We should think that frequency
of such accidents would make men more eau
tious. Besides, there is no time saved by the
operation, as it takes nearly as long to drill
out an old charge as it wonld to make a new
hole.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

SINGULAR PIECE OF QUARTz.-Recently some
Frenchmen, mining at Saw Mill Flat Tuolum-
ne county, says the Columbia News, found
boulder of rock, having every appearance of
being limestone, and which only attracted at
tention by its weight. Upon breaking it, it was
found to be literally studded with gold; and on
pounding it in a mortar, they obtained twelve
ounces of gold from it, 1t was the most singu-
lar looking rock to contain gold. In color, it
was dark gray, incining to blue and the tex
tire was granulated like common limestone
The gold was not in fine scales as is generally
the case, but in solid grains. from the size of a
pea downwards, Altogether, it was a singular
specimen.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

ly from St. Johns, New Brunswick, was burned
to death in his cabin, on Osborne Hill, near
Grass Valley, last Wednesday morning. Abou:
two O'Clock in the morning, the fire was dis
covered BY parties living in the vicinity, who
attempted to open the door, but were not able
to do SO on account of the flames. They then
broke into The cabin by rolling off some of the
logs, and found the ohsrred remains of the un-
fortunate man 10 bunk. The fire is supposed
to have originated accidentally. Mr.. Reed was
one of the survivors of the Central America
disaster, and leaves wife and child in New
York city.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

New STEAMSHIP LIEE.-It will be seen by an
advertisement in another column, that G. X.
Garrison & Co., have made arrangements to
place line of steamships upon the Panama
route, connecting with line on the Atlantic,
to run from Aspnwal to New York. This
will be good news to the people of California,
as the price of passage will doubtless be re-
duced, and many will be enabled to visit their
old homes, who have only been deferred from
doing 60 heretofore in consequence Of the ex-
pense. Mr.. Garrison has purchased all the
coal to be had in, and on the way to, San
Francisco, to supply the steamships, which Ia
good evidence Of an earnest intention TO estab-
lish and keep up the new line. The first steam
er leaves on the 9Th of March, and one will be
dispatched semi-monthly after that date.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

THE INSANE AsYLUM.-Serious charges have
recently been made against the officers of the
Insane Asylum. 1t seems that man named
Brett, who has been working at blacksmithng
in one of the southern mining counties, became
insane recently, and was sent to the Asylum.
He was manacled and put into the stage du-
ring the late cold weather, and when he arriv.
ed at Stockton his feet were frozen. He was
thrust into o mad cell and no atten ton afford.
ed him for several days. His severe sufferings
restored him to reason. Mr.. John r. Brett, OF
Marysville, brother of the unfortunate man,
on learning that his brother was insane, went
to see him. On arriving at the Asylum, he
was refused admittance to his brother's cell un-
til his clothes could be changed, aud upon
learning his condition he had him removed to
hotel in Stockton and properly cared for 1t
is stated that In consequence of being neglect
ed, the mans feet will havo to be amputated,
and that the physicians are only waiting for
the frozen parts to become distinctly defined
before performing the operation. The above
is the substance of statement published in the
Marysville Democrat, which was derived from
Mr.. Bretps brother. The Stockton Democrat
characterizes the statement as cock-and- bull
story. and says that Brett was properly cared
for while at the Asylum. A special committee
has been appointed by the Assembly, to in-
quiTe into the facts.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

RETuRNED.-Among the passengers by the
J. L. Stephens, we notice the names Of TheO-
dore Miller, wife and child, and Henry p
Sweetland and wife. Mr.. Miller was the first
County Clerk of Nevada county, and though
he has been absent for over five years, he will
find hosts of friends in this county to welcome
him back. He left with the intention of ma
king bis home at the East. but it would seem
that after five years. search he has found no
place like California. Mr.. Sweetland has been
absent over year, and we believe he lef. with
the intention of returning.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

THIRTY-Two MEMBERS OF THE ASSEMBLY met
in secret caucus, on the evening of Jan. 25th,
and adopted the following whereas" and res
olutien, which was addressed "to the readers
of the Sacramento Union -
WHEREAS, We have heretofore witnessed. in
the reports of the debates of the Legislature
published in the Sacramento Union, an evident
determination, on all important questions, to
place the Democratic members Of the House in
as unfavorable light before the public, as a
slight resemblance to the truth will allow; its
course being to publish few lines OF what it
chooses to call the substance Of the remarks OF
Democratic members, while giving, at the same
time, well dressed up, the speeches of opposi-
ton members, so as to make it appear to the
casual reader, that the Democracy are ready to
support every odious and improper measure
which may be proposed for their consideration,
and that they 60 for party right or wrong, sac
rifcing duty and principle to that end and
whereas the said Union while it claims to be in
dependent in its political character, and is con-
stantly holding out that it metes justice and
fairness to all parties through its columns, yet,
under these guises and garbs, it nsidiously at
taeks and villifes the Democracy of this State,
and seeks to bring into disrepute their repre-
sentatives;
placing the readers of the Sacramento Union on
their guard, relative to what reliance can be
placed upon its reports and statements of the
words and acts of Democratic members of the
Legislature, we declare that, as fair exponent
of the debates and conduct Of members on the
floor of the Assembly, their reports are unreli-
able, one-sded unjust aud unfair, and we, in
consequence, publish the above preamble and
this resolution, with u desire that the Morning
Star publish the same, and that all the Demo-
cratic papers in the State, copy.
The above was signed by the Gfty-two ad-
mDistration Asscmblymen. As a literary pro-
duction the above document is entitled to
high rank, and it is partly for the purpose Of
showing the people what the brains of ifty-two
Assemblymen can produce, when concentrated
upon single object, that we comply with the
request to copy" The papers that are sup
posed to be friendly towards the immortal fifty
two, have generally disregarded the request,
and perhaps another caucus will be held to take
measures to place the document before the
readers Of the Union, as few of them have yet
seen it.
Notwithstanding this manifesto, the people
will still look to the Union for reports of the
Legislative proceedings, and the resolution Of
the firty-two Assemblymcn will not cause the
reports to be regarded as any less reliable. If
the Union really desired to punish these dissat-
isfed members, it could easily do so by pub
fishing their speeches verbatim, instead of al
lowing them to be corrected by the reporter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

THE YREKA MURDER.-We learn from the
Yreka Union, that Dr. Underhill of Yreka, has
been arrested on suspicion of being concerned
in the murder of Chas. Rose, at that place, Jan.
Sd. The arrest was made on the 10th. 1t is
now considered certain that Mr.. Rose was mur-
dered, his store robbed, and the building set on
fire by the robbers, as he was known to have
had large amount of money, aud none what
ever was found among the ruins Not the
slightest clue to the murderers had been OBJ
taine by the public, nor had suspicion rested
upon any one up to the time Underhill was ar
rested.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02
Assorted Merchandise.

Which is purchased entirely for CASH
We are enabled to sell to the Country Trade at az Low
Prices as the JObbers at San Francisco Our STOCK
consists in part as follows:
APrLEs-Dried, and Fresh in tins Apple sauce-AIe
Handles.
BkEr-Dred and Eastern Bacon, Butter, Beans. Buck.
cts, Brooms. Barley.
CASDLEs-Assorted Currants dried-Cofee Oroppd--
Rio Java-CheeSe, Green Corn. Cream of Tartar Cards
Goldfish, Cranberries, Chickens Corn Meal Camthene
Candy Clans Crackers. soda and Boston,
FLorR-llaxall and Gallego California, Buckwheat and
Rye.
HAMs-various brands, California and Oregon, Homlny.
Honey in tins.
Jellies and Jams
LARD-in tins and kegs; Iobsters.
MAcKERKL-in hlf. bbs., bbls and kits Mustard In.
glsh, Eastern and California Matches Naccaroni.
OYsrERs-Onons, Olive, Polar. Lard and Sperm Oils.
PEAcHEs-dried, fresh and in tins; Paper MANILA, Pic
Fruits Pepper Pickles, Peas Pipes Pick Handles Pork
clear and mess, in bhls and hlf bills, Potatoes.
RAIsISsin or hf and whole boxes; Carolina, China,
Batavia. ManIll and Patnn Rice
Soap Hills pale and chemical olive Syrup Boston and
San Francisco, in kegs and bbs Strawberries In tins
Salt Sardnes, sago, Shoves Sugar crushed powdered
granulated, ground China New Orleans and San Fran.
cisco refined in bbls and hlf bbls.
TonAcco-Sun. Teach, Straw berry Fruit, Apricot,
Spanish Mixed Wilson's smoking GOodwn's smoking and
Green. lmperlia and Gunrewder Tomatoes in cans.
vermcilla Vinegar, whortleberries in cans
Yeast Powdcrs-preston Merris.
LIQUORS-English Ale and Porter in casks and bot
ties San Francisco Ale. in bhls and hlf bhls,
Stoughton's Bitters IIosettcr's Itters; Boxers Bit
ters wolfe's Schnapps Vodners Schnapps,
Turner's Ginger Wine Gordon's RaTpbeTry Syrup
Sherry. Fort and Claret Wines Choice Fresh B andy
American Brandy.
Holland Gin, American Gin, Scotch whi.key, Club
House Gin, Monongahela Whskey, Lemon Syrup.
RS- Orders for Goods not in line will receive prompt
attention.
All Goods shipped to our care will be forwarded with
dispatch to all parts of the mime.
SHEATH Is ARNOLD.
Sacramento Jan 1859 BIN
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

The INDrAEs.-The s. F. Herald recommends
the purchase, by the general government
of Lower California, as suitable locality to
colonize the Indians of this State. The Herald
is satisfied that the Peninsula could be pur-
chased, and every private claim in it obtained
by the government, and the Indians transport
ed and established for far less than the Oregon
wars have cost the nation within the two past
years. II such is the case, the suggestion is
certainly worthy the serious consideration of
the government.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

BURGLARIEs AT SAN JosE-Two daring bur-
glarics were committed at San Jose, on the
night of January 2Sth. The Mariposa store
was entered and about $1,000 in coin taken
from the money drawer. The drawer was
found the next morning on the opposite side
of the street, with fifteen or twenty dollars in
silver in it. On the same night, the gun and
aud robbed of $40 in coin, and eighteen large
sized Colts revolvers. The doors of these
stores were found open in the morning.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

TYRAHICAL.-A number of the members of
the Assembly presented protest against the
action of the majority. in the Duncombe case,
for the purpose of having it placed on the jour
nails. This was in accordance with standing
rule of the Assembly, and in fact Of all Legis-
lative bodies, giving the minority that right.
A majority of the members, however, refused
to allow the protest to be entered on the jour
nal, thus nulifying one of thair own rules, and
stultifying themselves. The act itself was not
only tyrancal but the very worst policy the
majority could have adopted. They doubt
less refused to allow the protest to go on the
journal under the supposition that by that
means the document would be suppressed. But
the document will now be read by thousands
who would never have noticed it had it been
placed on the Assembly journal.
The most ridiculous part Of this affair remains
to be told. A day or two after the protest was
presented, and after the Assembly had refused
to allow it to be placed on the journal, a reso-
luton was offered by Mr.. Hancock, of Los An
gcles, allowing the protest to be entered on the
journal, provided the signers would divest it oi
such language as the majority deemed Objec-
tonable; in other words, it was proposed thal
the majority should write out protest for the
minority to sign. The boon was Indignantly
rejected by the minority, as it should have been
and the resolution was defeated.
The prot est, together with the vote upon the
ouestion as To whether or not IL should on nm
the journal, will be found on our first page.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02
MEXICO

Advices from the city of Mexico to JAN 9th,
have been received.
On the goth OF December, Eehaugny pro
nounced at Ayutla against ZuloNga. and de-
clared himself President. The Capital did not
second the move.
Dec. 23, the troops at the Capital pronounced.
and invited Gen. Robes to take the bead OF
affairs. Robles published plan by which four
delegates were to name "Junta Populaire." "
composed of three persons from each State.
Zuloaga, abandoned by bis troops, retired to
the English Legation.
On the I'd of January, the Junta named Gen.
Mramon. President, by vote Of 81 to 46,
Robles receiving the latter number. Robles
was authorized to remain until Miramon takes
possession of the Presidency. 1t is not known
whether or not Miramon will accept. He was
to have left Guadalajara for the Capital at the
head of 200 men.
The Government of Juarez. according to
dates from Vera Cruz to Jan. 9th, remains firm.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

NORTH SAN JUAN ITEMs.-From the Press Of
Saturday, we condense the following items of
local interest,":
On Tuesday morning the citizens were start
led by an alarm of fire, which proved to be no
false alarm, for flames were seen rising from
the roof OF the building known as the "gambl-
ing house." on Main street. The wind was
blowing in such q direction as to sweep the
street the merchants began preparations for
removing their goods, and all were much ex-
cited. Fortunately the building was situated
in the vicinity of Grizzly Reservoir, affording
an abundant supply of water. aud by the ex-
ertions of few who Immediately rushed to the
burning building, the threatning flames were
subdued.
We are Informed by one of the trustees that
there is now regular attendance Of about
forty pupils at the public school, which is the
largest number yet known to attend. 1t will
soon be necessary to enlarge the schOOl-house,
as the number of children m this district is
rapidly on the increase.
A fine large elk was seen at Manzanita Hill,
on Humbug Ca1On, recently. The gentleman
who saw him thinks he would weigh 600 lbs. 1t
is very rare that this animal strays so far into
the mountains.
Philip Bush has in his possession young
silver grey fox, which was caught alive, on the
lower end of San Juan Hill, tais week.
Most of the mining companies about town
are busily preparing for the approaching spring
season, by which time several more sets of
claims will be opened The Deadman Compa-
ny realized $1,000 from their last clean up,
and another company took out 81, 400. John
Bevin & Co.. at Junction Bluff. from the claims
formerly owned by Trevethck, took out $2,l00
The Keystone Co., at Montezuma, washed out,
in half day the sum of $500.
AS we 60 to press vague report comes that
Mr.. Penrose, one of the Ohio Company. has
been crushed under fall of earth. The extent
Of his injuries is not known. lie has worked
hard for many years to win competency for
his family, and we sincerely hope he is not
much hurt.
In view of the apparant impossibility Of get
ting the citizens TO unite on any plan for pro
noting the public welfare, the Press recommends
that the town be incorpo 'ated, under the gen.
eral law of the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

SIGNED.-The bill dividing the 9th and 14th
Judicial Districts has been signed by the Gov
ernor, and has become law. Jas. II. Hardy,
for whose benefit the 9th District was divided,
has already received his commission as Judge
of the southern District. For Judge Of the
northern District, Messrs P. Vanclief and o.
B. Tyler, of Downieville, are the principal ap-
plicants, and we presume one Of them will
shortly be appointed
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

RAILROAD AccIDENT.-A terrible railroad oc-
CURED near Columbus, Ca. on the morning of
Dec. 9th. The cars from Macon run off the
track, where culvert had been washed away,
and the train containing about thirty passen-
gers, was precipitated into the stream, falling
distance of thirty feet. Twelve bodies had
been brought to Columbus, and seven persons
were still missing.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-02-02

The FOURTH DISTRICT JUDGEsHP.-The con-
flicting claims of Messrs. Hager aud Burbank,
to the Judgeship of the 4th District, have been
submitted to Judge Norton, who, by agreement
of the respective parties, is to make out state
ment of the facts, upon which the case will be
carried directly 10 the Supreme Court.