Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-03-31
Iudian Meeting on Eel River.

A meeting of the farmers and citizens gener-
ally of Eel river, was held at Hydesville on the
18th inst, at which VIM. T. Olmstead formerly
of this place, presided. We publish the resolu-
tions passed on the occasion, as they speak the
sentiments of the citizens of that section in re-
Sard to the late Indian massacre, and Indian af
fairs generally in that county. The proceedings
Were published in the Humboldt Times
Resolped, That this meeting deeply regret the
late unfortunate and indiscriminate destruction
of Indian life in this county, and at the same
time find it their bounden duty to express their
indignation at the conduct of Government, which
has been the whole cause of that sad affair.
Resolved, That as it is the white man who pays
and supports Government, their lives and prop
erty should be the first to receive protection from
that Government. But as white men, and human
beings of a superior race-from principles ot hu-
manitv--we are sensible that the Indian should
have protection also.
Resolued, That as Maj Raines has kindly and
humanely offered the inhabitants of Eel river to
meet and assist them in any measures that may
tend to promote peace and quietness between the
Indians and the citizens and that for the obtain
ing of this object we are firmly convinced that 1t
is necessary to separate the Indians from amongst
the whites, we therefore earnestly and respect
fully request him to cause the Indians to be col
there kept in charge of the troops under his
command till the proper authority shall cause
their removal.
Resolvea. That this meeting pledge themselves
in GOOD faith to use all honorable means to carry
out the intentions Of the foregoing resolutions
ResolOea, That one copy of these resolutions be
sent TO the Humboldt Times for publication, and
one to Mai. Raines, with the thanks of this meet
ing for the interest he manfests in the matter.
BRoDERICK. Congressman Morris, of Illinois,
surpassed all Others in our opinion, in eulogizing
the life, career and death of the late California
Senator. Below we give the closing extract;
60, student of American craftsmanship, and
look over the bright galaxy of names which
adorn the pages of your country's history and
when you come to that of the stone mason s son,
learn from him how to model your own character.
Learn what native talent and energy will do for
one who wooed fortune S smiles, and started out
upon the great highway of life, determined to
win for himself success. As he stepped on board
of = vessel in the harbor Of New York, with no
friends to aid him, poor and unknown, except to
q few acquaintances, Where are you going ~
inquired one. "To California; he replied.
MAan are you coming back :" "Not until |
am a United States Senator" A shout Of laugh
ter went up from the bystaudcrs at what was re-
garded as his visionary idea. Yet in eight years
he did come back a Senator, and in two more
acquired deathess national fame. If the poll
ticians of the Golden State had been congregated
upon the wharf of San Francisco as he stepped
for the first time upon it a stranger to ALL and
scarcely with penny in his pocket, how they
would have ieered at the idea that there came a
young man who would throw them from his path
way with giants strength, and rush by them
with almost the speed of thought 30 the highest
position 1t hardly appears, indeed, that he la
bored up the soiled aud worn way, but " down
from higher regions came and perched him there
to see what lay beneath" But, Mr. Speaker, if
his career was brilliant, it was, alas for his coun-
try, too short. In the bloom of manhood, aud at
the moment he was standing on the highest pin
nacle OF fame, he was cut down. ." Death loves
a shining mark The soil Of his State drank
his noble blood, and the crimson spot has not yet
been washed out. How mournful is the thought.
The seasons will come aed GO and verna flowers
bloom with natures returning warmth but,
alas we shall never look upon the face of our
friend again. Peace to his dust. | pretend not
to say who is to blame That impartial history
will determine. Bat will say, that when the
roll call OF CALIFORNIA; statesmen is gone at
the judgment day, and Broderck is inquired for
more than one voice will reach the ear Of the
great Jehovah from secret places Am | my
brothers. keeDer ~ FAREWELL nv friend