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Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17
North Fork Correspondence.
Norru FoRK. March y. 1850.

NORTH FORK. March II, 1860.
DEAR JOURNAL DO you know where North
Fork is? Forgotten eh? So much the worse
for you Let me say that it is about the biggest
little place TO be found in the upper country.
The natives of North Fork are clever a set of
people as can be found anywhere hospitable,
obliging and good Christians, wtba for they
readily take strangers in. They too are enter
prsing to a degree as our brick houses, bridges,
saw mill, fumes, bitches, gardens, etc, will abun
dainty testify Furthermore, we enjoy ourselves
as well as can be wished FortnghtIy we have
dancing assemblies at Adams hotel, to say moth
ing of the various small amusements of a barba-
rous nature tor which North Fork has been so
long noted.
Bat North Fork has lost its prestige since the
diabolcal, fun loving Lee removed hence. That
pioneer Of the Trinity country am told is now
employed in the sanguinary and unpoetical bust
ness of saughtering hogs at Callahan S ranch,
beyond Scott's mountain. Crosson is gone, too !;
he that would give Manzanita berries when you
asked for peas. Strangers visit this place with
greater safety now than in times past
!
" Annals of Trinity Co.., it is stated, If mistake
not, that this county in the year Of our Lord.
1851, contained but one lady not encrcled in the
coil matrimonial. Let me tell you that the
township of North Fork, in the year 1860, is in
the same lamcntable prcdcament. lIeigh.ho
Please, dear JOURNAL, to make this fact known
to your lady friends. There are plenty OF hale,
wlole-souled, well-to-do specimens of the sterner
sex here, who would gladly quit this state Of
single wretcbcdness, myself among the number.
You want mining news You shall have it.
Everybody is hard at work, and gold dust is
coming in freely. Most Of the miners are ground
sucing yet, but when washing time comes you
will hear good report from this section. | shall
then take pleasure in informing you Of the rich
" strikes, for such Proyidential visitations We
confidently anticipate.
On The East Fork everybody is making money.
by the by, my eyes were gladdened yesterday at
bcholding a tlrenty f0ur ounce lump of gold and
quartz, found last week by KadcI. Struiben a
Co. on East Fork, two miles above Meckcl's
store | examined it carefully and Judge that it
contains at least 10 ounces Of gold. A good
days work, the boys consider it. In the same
ne ghborbood from time TO time, have been found
large and rich specimens of gold bearing quartz,
and speculation is now rife to the probable
location Of II rich quartz vein in the vicinity. |
intend to 90 up and prospect for it myself, and
should be lucky enough TO find it you will be
advised through Kendrick S express, and | do
now forewarn you that in the event of diScov-
cry | shall expect you to forthwith drop the Quill,
let the devil shift for himself awhile, and Join
me. Remember. EXpectantly,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

ODD FELLOWS IN CALIFORNIA-T Through the
kindness of Jere. Bennett, Esq d. d. G. NJ, we
have been permitted TO examine the table giving
the number of Representatives to which each
Subordinate in the State is entitled in Grand
Lodge, and which contains other information in
connection with the progress of the Order in this
State North Star Lodge, No. Gl, Wcavervlle.
is entitled to eight Representatives Comet
Lodge, No. 81, Trinity Center, 4 klamath
Lodge, No Al, Shasta Lodge, No 81, Shasta,
I; Clear Creek Lodge, No. 60, IIorsrtown,
French Gulch Lodge, No. Is, French Gulch, 5
Humboldt Lodge, No II, A Anniversary Lodge,
Humboldt, 4. There are now % Subordinates
under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge OF
California, representing total membership of
about 1900
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

SENATOR BRoDERICK's DEATH.-Senator IIaun,
of this State, announced the death of Broderick
in the L. s. Senate on the 18th of February, and
report says, paid an eloquent tribute to his mem
ory. Seward, Crittendcn, Foster and Toombs,
of the Senate, followed, and spoke in glowing
and eloquent terms of the noble qualities of the
deceased Senator, who had met his death in
conflict engendered by political contest. Fos-
ter, of Conn, thought it doubtful whether the
Senate should pay obituary tribute to one who
had willuy wrecked his life in a violation of the
laws of God and man. Appropriate addresses
were made in the House by Burch llaskin, HEX
man, BuIingame and Morris.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17
DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Co
~ partnership lately existing under the name
and style Of Herrick Bro in the Oregon Gulch
Saloon, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
The business will be continued at the Old stand
by the undersigned, where he will be happy to
meet his old friends and customers.
+. A. IERRlCK.
Oregon GulCh, March l6, 1860. 93t.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

BACHELORS HOMESTEAD BrLL.-An act extend
ing the privileges of the Homestead Law to
unmarried men has passed both houses Of the
Legislature. While the merits Of the bill were
being discussed in the Assembly, Mr.. Lawrence
remarked that any robustlOus Young man would
be ashamed to take advantage of the terms OF
the bill" One of the members rose to point
of order--that the merits Of the bill were not
under consideration or subject to discussion. Mr..
Conness called the member to order on the ground
that when gentleman was com5ustuoas to
make a speech, it was not in order for any gen
tleman to interrupt such proceedings" Mr..
Lawrence insisted that no hearty, vigorous youag
man would consent to hold property under the
shadow of such a law, aud we think he was cor
rect in his belief"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

Misunderstanding Of the absence of thcat-
rical entertainment of any kind the Gazete says:
Theatrical Lazzaroni must be getting scace.
Some are dead, probably, and many have taken
per force of necessity to business better adapted
to their constitutions of such kinds as hedging
and ditching, carrying hod, or going round
with "a hand cart. several of the female ''Sistcr-
ing " artists" stars are lost Pleiads, and have
gone to "pot." and some Of the rest are flicker
ing and unable to stand on one leg any great
length of time.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

LOWER MAIN STREET.-The road between the
Brewery and Frenchtown is filing up fast since
the last rain, and the supply of water from the
upper gulches has increased. The high fence
along the west side Of the street is more than
half covered, and we may confidently anticipate
high and dry road the coming summer Mr.
Supervisor Carrigan deserves credit for the at
tention he has paid 10 the work. and the substan-
tial manner in which he has done it thus far.
Last year there was much time and money spent
on the portion of the road in question, hpt there
was nothing to show for il at The end of the year.
Such will not be the case under the present
officer.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

FRANK IOuNG, EsQ.-A teegraphc dispatch
TO his brother here, on Tuesday night, announced
the arrival of the gentlemen above named, 10y
the Sonora. No absent citizen could receive
more hearty welcome than will greet Frank Oh
his return to his mountain home.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17
DIsu>roN UNPOPULAR IN vmGNh.-The Lynch

DIsUNIoN UNPOPULAR IN VmGINGA.--The Lynch
burg TrginiGa, in a recent number, says;
The opinion is advanced by Southern Demo
cratic paper that the failure Of the Charleston
Convention to agree upon candidate for the
Presidency will eventnate in speedy dissolution
of the Union. We dispute that. The fate of
this Union is not in the especial keeping of the
Democratic or any other party. The Union is
the Inheritance of the people of the United
States, and its fate is in their hands. The poll
tcians cannot deprive them of it. They only
can determine its duration. Let a fair PROPOSE
ton for dsunion be submitted to them by the
polictians, and they will spurn it with kicks
and curses from their presence. Let the politi-
clans try it if they choose.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17
Birth: :

At Steiner's Flat, on tue 14th inst, the wife of
Nelson Bates, Of a Son
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

LOOK OCT--We have been requested to adj
monisb citizens to beware of incendiaries. 1t
has come to the knowledge Of a resident of Wea-
verville that large number of lawless and in
cendiary persons have recently left the lower
cities for the mountain region, which may ac
count for the late fires in Shasta and Tehama-
We hope that Night Watchman Ward will keep
Il sharp look out.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

MlNEFS vHLE.-Mr. Ed. Fogerty tells us that
most of the mines in the Mnersvile and Ridge
willie section are working their claims, although
water is not sufficiently abundant to work TO ad
vantage in many instances. The region referred
TO has the best water advantages of any in the
county at this season, and claims generally pay
lucrative wages. Last Fall rich diggings were
discovered on the East Fork of Sluart's Fork
and its tributaries, which will probably draw
many new comers hither during the present year
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

Ja5~ The best remedy for Rheumatism Halls
Sarsaparia Yellow Dock and Iodde of Potass
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17
Died: /:

In Weaverville, on the 18th inst, of consump-
ton, Mr. Matthew Grifits formerly of Pbiladel
phia, aged about Gl years.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

WAR CLAMs.-Among the amounts allowed by
the Board of Examiners of War claims in this
State, under the acts of 1857, 1858 and 1859,
Trinity c6unty receives S7,460.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17
Gbe Gtmitg Sontnal.
WEAVEREILLE, CAL,
Saturday Morning, March IL. 1850.

GARNIsHEEING A GRAVE DIGGER.-Tbere are
instances recorded in England where dead bodies
have been seized for debt, but never until the
present case did we hear of attaching the grave
digger's wages. A few days ago when our old
friend Griffts died, young man who earns his
bread by daily toll was employed to dig the
grave. The corpse was deposited in its final
resting-plaee, and the grave digger left to per-
form the last sorrowful duty. But ere his work
was done" a constable appeared and garnishced
his wages for costs in paltry suit which had
been instituted against him some time SINCE and
which until that time he had beer unable to pay.
Several gentlemen of the place hearing of the
circumstances, made up the amount and presen-
ted it to him. We shall not mention the names
Of The several parties. but hope never again to
hear of grave digger's wages being attached.
If the legal process had been gone through with
a little sooner the workman might have filled the
dead hole up and caused much trouble and vex-
alton.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17
THE LAST CHANCE p!

MR.. NORCROSS may be found at his Rooms,
LNI corner of Court and Taylor streets, for il few
weeks yet, prepared TO to take
Ambrotypes, Melainotypes and
Letter-Types, PAR EXCELLENCE,
at reasonable prices. The Letter-types can be
enclosed in a letter without increase of postage.
Mr.. n. has on exhibition at his Rooms the
- Stereoscope,' with variety Of scenes and
groups, which under The glass start into life, as
tonishing the beholder. Come and soc it
Persons intending to leave for Washoe now
have an opportunity of sending home their fac
simiies before going.
Pictures in Cases, Frames Pins, Lockets and
Rings. GaS~ Fancy Cases on hand
Call soon" delays are dangerous"
Weaverville, March 10, 1860. s.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

JrDlgIors MoyEAEyT-John Martin, Esq, is
making an effort to raise funds to establish
look and Ladder Company, with the proper
working materials. 1t is a movement which our
citizens should properly appreciate and aid.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

PARTICULAR NoTIcE.-Dr. Morse will be in
Weaveryille the first of the coming week, to re-
main few days Persons wishing Dental ope-
rations performed should take advantage of the
opportunity. -
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

MICHAEL HoMAN.-We are very anxious to
learn something relative to the individual whose
name heads this article. From what we can
learn be died in this county some six years ago.
possessed Of considerable property, and informa-
tion is asked of bin by the guardian of his chill
dren, residing in Tuscaroras county, Ohio Does
anybody who lived in this county in the years
80 or '53 remember such person? II so, and
they will inform us, they will receive the thanks
of his orphan children. His lat letter to his
friends in Ohio was mailed at Weaveryille Oh the
10th OF July, 1853.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

STAGE LOST IN TRINITY RWER.-The down
ward bound Yreka stage was lost at the third
crossing below Fitch's Ferry, en- Trinity, last
Tuesday morning. The river was very high at
the timc and in attempting to ford it at The usu-
al point the stage was turned over, aud the body
and hind wheels carried down. The passengers,
two in number, had left the stage and crossed on
the bridge lately built, but which is not in con
dition for teams to pass over yet. Jim. Com
stock was driving aud succeeded in getting to
the shore with his team and the treasure box, but
the hail was lost and little baggage belonging
10 the passengers. 1t is asserted by an eye wit
ness that Comstock did not lose his presence Of
mind on the occasion, but when he found the
vehicle was going, seized the treasure box in one
hand and the rens with the other, gave one of
his frantic yells by way of encouraging his team
and was dragged ashore, singing, 4" I'm afoat J!
I'm ahoat y
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

THANKs-To Hon. John c. Bnrch and Senator
Green, for valuable Congressional documents by
the two last steamers. '''
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

Aux TRoIs SUIssEs The sign of the
Travellers Home has been removed and the
one at the head of this item taken its place at
the old stand of i. Noscret, Faggtown. The
house has been leased by Mr. A. Belfa, who has
fitted it up neatly, and intends TO keep first
class saloon, supplied with choice wines, liquors
and cigars. Read the advertisement.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

TIE Louisville Journal gets off the following
political witticsm
The Douglas organs in Tennessee swear that
the platform Of the late Democratic State Con-
venton at Nashville tolerates Douglassm and
the anti-Douglas organs of that State swear that
it doesn't So the platform clearly subscrves
the purposes of its creation. 1t was erected
with the usual Democratic tact"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

THE LAST OPPoRTuNITY.-Mr Dungey has
few Locust trees, Lawton Blackberry vines and
choice Raspberries for sale at his Garden 1t is
the last chance to buy those articles this season.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

MORE Discoveries IN TRINITY.-We are told
that Mr. II. j. Wolgamglh has discovered a mar
bic quarry somewhere in the northwestern por-
iioniof the county that the stone is of very fine
texture, and capable of being easily worked.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17
10th day Of April, A. D., 1860,

at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, Of that day. then and there
to show cause if any they can, why the prayer of
said Insolycnt should not be granted, and an as
signment of his estate be made and he DE dis
charged from his debts and liabilities, in pursu
ance Of the statute in such cases made and
provided and in the mean time all proceedings
against said Insolvcnt be stayed.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court, this
18th day Of March, a, d. 1860
NJ. f. GRIFFIN, Clerk.
BY JNo. A. WATs0N, Dep. Clerk 94i.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17
INSOLVENT NOTICE.
In tie Ninth JtdiriM District (durt. in and Ior
the County Of TRINITY and state of CdllJornm :
En sh" matter oG the peiition Of a. 3. EEA-
FER, :sn EDs0iycnt Debtor:

DURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF THE HON.
L WM. p. DANGERFELD, Judge Of said District
Court notice is hereby given to all the creditors
of the said lnselvent, A. j. Feltcr to be and ap-
pear before the Hon. VIM p. nangerfied, afOre-
said, in open Court, at the Court room Of said
Court, in the county Of Trinity, on the
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

FIFTEEN thousand dollars have been appropri
ated by the State to Trinity county the present
year, under an act approved April Z, 1859 tow
ards the payment Of War claims, when allowed
by General Government.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

WAsHOE--SIVER--llCMB letter to the
Marysvle EapreSs from Washoe, throws dam
per on the prospects in that wild region. The
writer says:
"The silver mines are all humhugs, with the
exception of the Comstock and Spanish claims,
which are in the original fourteen hundred feet
and they are ali that have been discovered. The
reports that other rich mines have been discOv-
cred are false, as we tested them, and therefore
know what ! write is true There is not even
piece of rock, discovered outside of the two
leads which have mentioned, that looks like
silver ore"
For PREsIDENT-Wo are almost tempted to
announce Jerry Sullivan as our favorite for Pres
ident The reason for so wishing is, that be
never fails to send us large package of Eastern
and Foreign newspapers when the steamer ar
rives. His long experience in the business has
learned him Just what style of papers country
editors prefer, and he exhibits excellent taste in
his contributions to us He is sole California
agent for all the leading Eastern journals, and
anything in the shape OF Il newspaper can be had
of him.
WORRIES THE OLD MAN.-Speaking of the an
nouncement in Washington, of Lathams election
W tuc ~ % bcIdtc, luc Vi tue
New York 7riJuHe says:
Laham's election to the Senate, from Caifor-
mia, has disconnected all of Gwin S calculations
and will probably be followed by his defeat for
reelection. Latham's recommendation against
forming a new Territory of Nevada is also aimed
at Gwin, who looked to the contingency of being
Governor, if beaten now, and his ultimate return
to the Senate, when made new State.
THE material on which the Plumas Argus was
printed has been sold under execution. The
matter is thus referred to by the .Mountain
Messenger:
1t is unpleasant to say this truth of departed
cotempOrary; but any person who demeans him
self and his profession by seeking patronage at
one-fourtb rates, to the detriment OF his trade
and the community generally, by making botch
of his business, the sooner his smoky light is eX-
tinguished the better.
A WORD FOR THE Log ROLLERS During a
Senate debate Mr.. Ryan, of Humboldt, objected
to the term log rolling" and said:
In the county represent the greater portion
OF the people earn their living by log rolling. 1t
is there a good, honest term-used by good, hon
est people who earn their living by the sweat of
their brow, and by log-rolling-not this kind
however.
TUE Sonoma JoTnat publishes The birth of two
sons to A. J. Markwell-S4 and pounds, and
adds all doing well.n The editor means that
Mark" is doing well" we presume
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

ST. PATRICK's DAY.-St Patrick is considered
the patron saint Of Ireland, and to-day, March
18th, is festive occasion with the adherents OF
the Romish faith they venerate him as the per
son who first introduced Christianity into Ireland
To-day in the old country the " green immor-
tal' shamrock decoratcs every hat, and the day
will be observed here by church service To-
night, also, is the time set for the benefit Ball by
Mr.. r. OKeefe, which should be borne in mind
by the dancing portion of the community and
Others charitaby disposed Extensive prepara-
tion is being made for the entertainment of guests
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

THERE are eighty-one miles Of streets in San
Francisco.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

HEsrERIAN MAGAMNE.-Ths able California
monthly for the month of March may be had of
Greenhood & Newbauer. A beautiful colored
fashion plate is one of the recommendations Of
the number before us, and the book is flied with
good and instructive reading. Mrs. Day, ed-
tress is on visit East, but will return before
long.
TAN on BACHELoRS.-There is a bill before the
Legislature Of this State to tax bachelors ten
dollars, yearly, for school purposes. We hope it
may pass. In this county it would afford a fund
of several thousand dollars, if collected, an
amount doubIy sufficient to sustain all the schools
required in the county. We really hope the law
will pass
CHECKERED MlNsrREIs.-This Band have been
in constant rehearsal for week past, preparato-
ry to a visit to the several mining camps in this
county. They have we'll selected programme,
and one which will be apt to give satisfaction
wherever they play, if performed as well as we
think it will be.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

THE Post Office Appropriation Bill has passed
both Houses OF Congress. 1t grants 81 ,296 900
for deficiencies prior to June last and S4,O0O,0O
for the support of the Department till June Of
the present year.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

THREE YEARS OLD.-The Red Bluff Beacon, a
well conducted and prosperous Democratic pa
per. closed its third year with the last issue The
paper is one of the most literally patrOnized in
the north, and one we are always glad to receive.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

FIRE AT SHAsTA-About SIS 900 worth of
property was destroyed by fire in Shasta last
Saturday night. Wm. +. IIughson, Elliott,
Clough IL Co. and Brincard are the principal
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

TIE LAST or EARTH.-The remains of our old
townsman, NJ. Grnits, were buried in the hill side
cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. We believe
it had been the request of the deceased to have
no funeral sermon on the OCCASION, and the re-
quest was needed by those of his friends who had
the matter in charge. lhe Episcopal burial ser
vice was read at the grave by II. j. Seaman,
Esq, in the presence Of numerous assembIage,
and after the singing Of an appropriate piece,
the body was deposited in its last resting place
on earth.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

WAGES AT WAsn0E.--A. NJ. Taylor, who has
lately returned from Washoe, tells the San An
dreas Independent that drifting hands have been
working all winter at 81 a day.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17

THE JACKSONVILLE QUARTZ MINEs.-People
who like to chase exctements are advised to 90
to Jacksonville rather than Washoe The reports
from that quarter are Of the most fattering ma
ture and there is abundant proof that reports
are not exaggerated. A telegram to the Sacra-
mento Union of March 18th, states that Ish, the
discovercr of the Gold Hill vein, and three 9th
ers interested in the Ish claim, had arrived at
Yreka, on their way TO the Atlantic States.
Thos. Cavanaugh, one the owners of the same
claim, was offered $4,000 for his oneffth inter
est, which he refused. Cavanaugh formerly re-
sided in Weavervle, and is well known to many
Of our present citizens.
When we recommend Jacksonville TO Washoe
we don't mean to advise every man who has the
means to do so, TO go, as quartz veins are of a
different nature far from placer diggings. The
Ish vein may be extensive and it may not. The
quartz mines Of the lower portion of this State
furnish abundant proof Of the above assertion.
The Allison Ranch claim, at Grass Valley. has
proved to be incredibly rich, and has paid fabu-
lous sums during the last two or three years, but
other claims in the vicinity less lucrative, and
q short remove from il there is no quartz at all.
We wouldn't advise all the people in Trinity
county to 90 to Jacksonville until there is proof
that the newly discovered quartz is extensive,
and even then we hope few will remain. Those
Of our citizens who have large amounts Of CAPT
tai TO invest, land the number is not create may
be able to invest to advantage in quartz claims.
While on this subject it may not be amiss to
recommend men Of energy and means to prospect
our own county for quartz. Rich specimens
have been found in different portions of the
county, and we believe the day not very distant
when paying quartz developments will be made.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-17
AUX TROIS SUISSES.
THE THREE SWISS SALOON.

THE UNDERSIGNED an
nounccs to the citizens Of this
place and county, that he has
leased the building formerly
occupied by f. Noserct, as the
" Travellers Home" junction
of Main and Mill sts., Fagg
town, and that in future he
will supply patrons Of his Sa-
loon with the choicest
LIQUORS and CIGARS