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Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04
James Lnppeus, deceased.

Early on Saturday morning last, James Lappe-
us died suddenly at Douglas City. AS soon as
the intelligence reached Weaverville, Justice
Moloney proceeded to Douglas City to hold
coroner's inquest on the body. A jury, composed
of Jno. NJ. Estes, b. F. Flynn, j. w. Coombs,
VIM. Tulock, T. Holbrook, Cbas. Pearce, Jno. Ii.
IIough and o. Stuart, was summoned, who, after
examining several Witnesses among others, Drs.
White and Tiernan, returned the following ver-
dict
"We the jury, fnd by the evidence that de-
ceased was a native of Rensselaer, county, New
York that his name is James Lappeus; that his
mother was living in Cleveland, Ohio, on the 28th
of August, 1860 that his death was caused by
internal hemorrhage, and that his age was about
80 years"
1t having been ascertained that deceased was
member of Shasta Lodge, No. 81, l. 0. o. f., q
committee was appointed by North Star Lodge
to proceed to Douglas City and take charge of
the remains. Shasta Lodge was Immediately
notified of the death, and Messrs. S. Isaacs and
Vim. Watson, members of the Lodge, arrived in
Weaverville late on Saturday night to assist at
the burial of their deceased Brother.
The funeral took place at oclock, on Sunday
afternoon, from the Hall Of North Star Lodge
The Trinity Brass Band very generously volun
eered their services, aud escorted the large pro-
cession of Odd Fellows and citizens to the grave,
where the ceremony was performed by H. j. Sea-
man, Esq, presiding officer of the Lodge
On returning to the Hall the following resolu-
tons were passed by North Star Lodge, No. 6l:
WEAvERvnIE, April 2S, 1861.
Whereas, 1t has been the dispensation of our
Divine Father to remove from us our esteemed
Brother, JAMES LAPPEUS, member of Shasta
Lodge, No. 81, |. O. o. F., therefore be it
ReS0iUed, That We extend to the friends of our
deceased brother our most heartfelt sympathy
for this their sad bereavement, and present to
them our most sincere coincidence for the loss
they have thus sustained in the removal Of our
Brother, from the Lodge below to the Grand
Lodge above.
ResOlOed, That a copy of these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of our Lodge, and that
a copy thereof be sent to the Lodge of which the
deceased Brother was a member, and also that
the Secretary of our Lodge be instructed to send
10 the friends of the deceased true copy hereof
ReSOIUea, further, That the Secretary of our
Lodge be instructed to furnish to the TRINITY
JOURNAL a true copy hereof for publication.
Wa. WATSON, Chairman.
Attest, FRANK W. YoUNG, Sec'y.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04
TRINITY JOURNAL.
Governor DOWney.
weavcrvIlle, Saturday, May 4, 1861.

In reviewing the present condition of the
country particularly the present attitude of
States, we are led from strict sense of duty to
discriminate closely the character Of men placed
at the head of State governments.
California has reason to be proud OF the man
now filing the Executive chair. The deep and
important trusts the enlarged powers and pre-
negatives, as well as the broad margin provided
for wise discretion, and the exercise of those
powers in proper manner, makes il matter Of
vital Importance TO the people Of other States OF
the Union, as well as our own, who they elevate
to the high and CRITICAL position Of Chief Magis-
trate in a crisis like this.
We do not claim for Gov. Downey the merit of
being the most wise, prudent and conservative
man of those occupying similar positions. Peo-
pie of many of the other States have equal
grounds for congratulation with those of Califor-
MIA, in the services of faithful public men, and
in The council of those whose qualifications, and
purity Of character and intentions, will ever be
found in the cause of their country and of right.
But sixteen months ago, John G. Downey was
called from the private walks of life to high pub
lie station, as the choice of the people Of this
State, and the commendable partiality which
actuated the Legislature Of 80, resulting in the
election of Million S. Latham-the ablest and
most devoted friend to California who ever sat in
that distinguished body-to the Senate of the
United States, at the same time secured an Exec
utive officer in the person and services Of Coy
Downey that to-day reflects honor and credit on
our State. Through all the conflict Of diversified
political opinions; through the heat and beyond
the influence of sectional political organizations,
through the spirit and bitterness Of partzan feel
ing, and against the monied power and pressure
at the Capital for the passage of fraudulent and
violent schemes of legislation, he has stood bold
and firm, like sklllul mariner, guiding the helm
Of the ship of State.
Prompt and discreet in the use Of means and
the exercise of power in rcdressng the wrongs Of
our people who have suffered from the deprcda-
tions Of hostile Indians; wise aud cautious in the
sanction Of laws ; honest and fearless in the veto
OF dangerous measures faithful and economical
in the administration of the government true to
principle aud loyal in sentiment, he may well
feel proud of the almost universal endorsement
Of the people of this State. We fairly represent
the sense and feelings Of the people of Northern
California when we say that no other man in
public or private life in this State stands so high
in favor as Gov. Downey. His record will be a
moving power in the hearts of the people, and
monument to the man who has, on every occa-
sion, rebuked the opportunities of political trim
mers and tTicksters and self-cOnstituted party
leaders, and who dared to do right in the honest
discharge of his whole duty.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04
AHRAITAM TINtOIN, TIcsluCnt
BY VIM. II. Seward, Secretary of state,

Took THE OArn.-The Marysvlle Rifles met a
few days since and passed resolutions requiring
all members of the company to take the army
OATH After the necessary resolutions were adop-
ted the oath was administered to every member
present That it may be more fully understood,
we publish the oath in full, as prescribed and
provided for in section ten of the articles of war:
L,-, do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the
case may be,) that will bear true allegiance TO
the United States of America, and that | will
serve them honestly and faithfully against all
their enemies or Oppressors whatsoever and OBJ
serve and obey the orders Of the President of the
United States aud the orders Of the officers ap-
pointed over me, according to the rules and
articles for the Government of the armies Of the
United States, SO help me God.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

BE CAKEFrL-Just now the greatest caution is
necessary for protection against fire. One dwell
ling has been consumed this week, and another
h1ilding, or in fact half dozen, at the head of
Main street had a narrow escape.
The practice of sweeping out matches with
other rubbish is highly censurabe. Exposed for
a very short time to the rays of the sun, they will
ignite. There has been instances enough of this.
Natchman Ward has two or three times detected
fire WHICH has ignited from this cause. We do
hope citizens will remember July 5th, $50, and
10 more careful.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

SENATOR LATnAM-lt is proposed at San Francisco 10
give Senator Latham n public dinner when he arrives
He deserves public manifestation OF esteem as II
recognition the manly way in which he took back an
erroneous assertion concerning California and pledged her
against secession in any aud every form Politicians may
suspect the honesty of his first last uterance but the
people give him credit for truly representing the ana
will not scrutnize motiyes.-Red BUR independents
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

"TnE MOUNTAIN EXPRESS" Mr.. Jones, pro-
prietor Of the new paper at Douglas City, will
issue the first number this week. The paper
starts with very encouraging prospects, and as
we have before said the " Commodore" has our
best wishes for success
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

PLEASANT PARTY-After the close of the
chi!dren's festival on Wednesday, ii was decided
10 have dance in the evening. Hocker's hall
was accordindly procured, and our citizens, chill
dren and all, danced till II O'clock We are told
tIaI il MAS most agreeable occasion,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

ATTACKED BY A IIIGHwAYMAN.-Charley Shafer,
our old eXpressman, has finally been worsted on
the highway, but not without a struggle. Be
tween and 3 o'clock on the morning of Monday
week, when travelling between Smiths Flat and
Placerville, man sprang from behind tree,
stopped his horse, and presented pistol at Char
of the assassin's pistol with one hand, he was in
the act of drawing his own when the robber
fired, shooting off one of Shafer's fingers below
the second joint. His horse started, and the
robber made his escape. Charley had taken 500
at the last station, and the robber probably knew
it before making the attack. SO says the Central
LIdbf0guida.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04
SETTLEMENT WANTED +!

A Ill PERSONS INDEBTED to the undersign.
n ed are requested to make immediate pay
ment, and those having claims against him will
present the same. A. MITCHELL.
Weaveryi!le, May 4, 1861. lott.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

DEAD BoDY FoCND.-lIarry Boyle, Esq, of
Cox's Bar, informs US that the body of dead
man was found 10 a cabin on Yance's Bar, one
day last week. The cabin had not been occupied
for some time, and the discovery was made by
Cinnamon. The deceased had evidently been Il
very large man, with heavy "hiskers but the
body was too far decomposed to be recognized
Ills hair seemed to be matted with blood, and a
pistol with two Of the barrels exploded was
found near him. One more unfortunate,n -
probably.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

TIE ODD Fellows BALL-Quite as brilliant
an assembiage as was ever witnessed in Weaver
Vile, was the Ball on the goth. The large hall
at the st. Charles was filed to over6owing. Be
tween fifty and sixty ladies were present. In
every respect the occasion was a success, and
without single exception, we believe all were
pleased and satisfied
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

PrEsDEYT LN00LN's PRocLAMAuoY.--Th proclamation
issued on the announcement of the bombardment
ter reads:
Whereas The laws of the United States have been and
are opposed in several States. by combnations1oo
powerful to be suppressed in the ordinary way Therefore
call for the militia Of the several States of the Union to
the aggregate number of IS 900 TO suppress said combna
tionS and execute the laws appeal to alt loyal citizens
to facilitate and aid this to maintain the laws and
integrity OF the National Union, and the pcrpetuty OF
popular governments and redress wrongs that have long
been endured. The first service assigned to the will
be to reposSess the forts places and property that have
been seized from the Union, The utmost will be
taken, consistent with the object to avoid destitutOn
and destruction interference with the property of peace
full citizens in part Of the country. and hereby
mand persons composing the aforesaid combinations to
disperse within twenty days fom date. hereby
both Houses of Congress for tho 4th of July next 20
determine upon measures which the public safety and
interest demand.
R,UANf TtNCOrN President
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

FIRE AT THE MGNT.-We learn from Mr.. Block
telegraph operator, that fire broke out in the
second story of the San Francisco Branch Mint
on Tuesday night. doing considerable damage to
that institution Operations have suspended, but
will be resumed in three or four days.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

ERRArA.-In the Pony dispatch published on
fourth page, it should read that Hart, of the n
Y. volunteers, nailed the flag to the mast after it
had been shot down. This same New Yorker
exhibited great bravery and daring in extnguish-
ing the fire when the magazine was in danger.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

WE return thanks to Messrs. Greenhood and
this o1ice during the week. No mails
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

QUARTERLY MEETNG.-Wea are requested to an
pounce that NJ. L. Quarterly meeting will com
menoe at the Union Church on Saturday eve
ming, May 4Lh, and continue through The day fol.
lowing. Presiding Elder Reasoner will conduct
the exercises.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

House BCRNED-A private residence at the
upper end of town was burned on Tuesday night,
For particular reasons, we do not mention the
owners name.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

THE Washington correspondent of the San
Francisco Buiietin believes that DR.. John Hast
ings, brother-inlaw OF Senator Sumner, will be
appointed Visiting Physician at the San Francis
co Marine Hospital.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

MOVING" Union Minute Men" being enrolled at San
Francisco The following the articles of agreement
eve the undersigned citizens of the United States of
America the Of California and Of the city
Francisco in view OF the present relations existing be
tween Government and some States of the Union that
have attempted to the bonds which have bound us
for many years agree for the preservation of the
Union ourselves into organization to be known
as the Union Minute Men and hold ourselves in reidi
ness at any to obey all orders emanatng from
such may be elected to exercise authority
providing that such order shall be for the
of the Union"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

ARRIYALs.-IIon. John C. Burch and lady, and
Capt. Gordon, Mrs. Burchs father, came by Tues
day nights stage. Also, Mr.. Ira Howe and lady
and Warren S. Harris, OF Indian Greek, all Just
from tue Atlantic States
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATIoN.-Th ceremony
of laying the cornerstone of the new Odd Eel
lows Hall, at Marysville, was a grand affair.
More than five hundred members of the Order,
says the Marysville aiPeai, joined in the process
ton in this State were present. Noah Brooks
delivered an elegant poem and 7. g., Newton
Booth an Grafton, which is spoken OF in The most
eommcAGat0ry terms
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04
ROAD MEETING.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting
Y of the Board of Directors of the Weaver,
vile aud Shasta Wagon Road Company will be
held at the TRINITY JOURNAL Office, in Weaver
vile, on
Monday, the 9th day of IIay,
at o'clock p. m, TO transact Company business.
by order d. e. GORDON, Secretary.
Weayerylle, May i, 1861. lGlt
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

DEAD-Col. Baker, Of Tehama, noted lawyer,
and exemplary citizen, died OH Sunday night.
So we learn by telegraph.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04
Return of Hon. John &. Eurch.

Our late Representative in Congress, and lady,
arrived on Tuesday evening. When the stage
arrived at the st. Charles hotel, and the an
nouncement had gone forth that Mr.. Burch had
come, his old friends gathered thick and fast, and
greeted him with a warm shake Of the hand
During the evening salute was fired, and at 8
O'Clock the Trinity Brass Band took position on
Main street. opposite the hotel, and serenaded
Mr. Butch and lady with several splenddly exc
cuted national airs When the music ceased
many of our citizens had assembled to contribute
to the occasion. Mr.. Burch made his appearance
on the balcony, and in response to the welcome
greeting spoke in substance as follows
My FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS Il appear
in answer TO your call to assure you that | fully
appreciate and feel heartily gratfed for this
impromptu, and on my part most unexpected
compliment. Having just returned from the
Federal Capitol whittier have been to represent
you in the Councils of our Government, it is
pleasure to be able to say the t feel conscious
of having done all in my power, and of having
exerted myself TO the utmost of my ability, to
serve the best interests of the State, and of your
selves my immediate constituents. | have at all
times spoken in that manner which | believe you
would have done had you all been heard with ore
united voice. / cannot construe this demOnstra-
ton on the part of my personal friends and fel-
low townsmen into an Endorsement of all nv
peculiar political views and opinions, because
hope and believe you have come to greet me on
my return irrespective of party, and SO believing
/ do not intend to speak this evening Of political
matters, further than to assure you that am fol
the Union Of the States. still revere and honor
the " Stars and Stripes" as the emblem Of oul
national greatness, and Judging from the manner
4ho
Columbia" | hope and believe that in this We
agree. But must say to you in this conneXior
that the Union we love can never be maintained
or made stronger by force or civil war. This has
! been my opinion from the commencement of the
crisis down to the present moment. am tonight
stronger in that opinion than ever, aud shall con
tinue so until facts prove the contrary. Peace
must prevail, and peaceful councils must be had
in order to reconcile the elements Of strife and
contention.
| In my view this course alone can effect the OBJ
ject we all sincerely desire hence, as your Rep
rcSentatve and when placed on the Committee
of ThirtyThree proposed and recommended a
National Constitutional Convention, and think il
it had been carried in the place of the proposition
which was accepted, we should to-day have in
successful process a solution and early termna-
| ton Of all our troubles,
fear | am doing that which promised in the
beginning not to do ! am happy to see you all,
with the declaration that | am here again as a
permanent citizen of our beautiful mining town,
bid you, my friends, good night.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

STATE PRlNrER-We understand that Homer
King, of the Sierra citizen, will be candidate
for State Printer, before the Democratic CohVeh-
tion.-S r. Journal
eve understand that Gen. Dosh, OF the
Shasta Courier, will be candidate for the same
position before the DEMOCRATIC State Con-
vention.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

THE United States Government is either sover-
eign or it is not ; it is about time we found out
wbieh.-Auys0iHe Appea.
That's the right kind Of talk. A majority of
the people are anxious to know whether seven
seeded States are superior to the remaining
United States of .fineriea. As for ourselves, it
has got to be an old story, brought by each sue
ceeding Pony, that Lincoln says he will enforce
the laws, >" and that the - Government must be
sustained" We want to know whether the Uni
ted States is the Inferior party in this matter.
We have not cOnversed with a single fair, Union
loving native of Southern State since the attack
at Sumter who does not acknowledge that from
the moment the first gun was fired South Carolina
was the aggressor. The coercion bubble has
exploded.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

SENATOR LATHAM arrived OF the last steamer
from the East EXtensige preparations were be-
ing made in San Francisco to give him warm
and welcome reception. This is as it should be.
The man who has proved himself so devoted to
the interests of his State, and so efficient in the
advocacy of the best interests of the country,
should be received with every mark Of applause
by the people be has represented so faithfully
Mr.. Latham, we believe, is the youngest man
in the Senate of the United States, and amongst
the foremost statesmen of that distinguished body.
Much anxiety is felt by the people of Califor
MIA as to the course Mr.. Latham will take in the
present crisis. Whatever policy the Senator fore
shadows in the views he may express will have
due weight and influence on the public mind.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

The PoLlTicAL CENTURY PIANT.-One Union
man, talking to another on d street, yesterday
remarked " Lincoln must be either a Buchanan
or a Jackson" The reply to this was :" Then
he will be a Jackson for there can't be two Blu
chanans in one century HvysviHe AppeaI
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

TIMELY PCTRE.-While the gay procession of the OGd
Fellows, gorgeous in flashing satin and rainbow hucs,
passing through streets yesterday, stepping to the
cyerberant sound Of joyous music blown from the gea-
ing trumpets of three brass bands and while the glorious
stars and spcs everywhere floating in the breeze,
and lovely throngng the windows. porches
and balconies it remarked by many that the scene
presented striking contrast TO the southern States
While reelection upon this contrast eXcites emotions Of
sympathy for the unhappy condition Of our misguided
yet stl beloved cOuntrymen ii also suggestive Of
very wholesome and timely moral Why is California
prosperous calm and happyy 1t is because she is true to
the Cnon-oyal to the Government that has never
wronged hcrto the Government Of her choice which She
can help to every four years and which cannot
commit lasting injustice do wrong continually but
with the consent of the people If She had needed the
early suggestions Of treason that thrown out guard
edy few weeks to tempt her from her allegiance
If she had followed the senseles example set by Of
her sister States a few denagogues would have lad
her dohe would be torn by diSensions oppressed
by heavy burdens, and prey to the dsorganilcrs
they Let it be remembered that the path Of loyalty
the path Of peace honor and prosperity y-NaryoWe
ADledI.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

The MAI-FEST.--The Germans will introduce
new feature in their exercises at the approach
ing Festival. 1t will consist of Gymnastc and
iight-rope performances, etc, after the manner of
the Turn VereA' societies of the lower cities
Prizes will be offered in some of the feats This
new feature will undoubtedly add much zest to
the occasion
The Festival tent will be erected at the south
end Of Faggtown fiat, place more convenient
of access than the last. Those who attend the
Festival this year may rest assured that every
effort will be made to promote their happiness.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04

For CoxoREss-The Amador Ledger (Douglas)
rocommends Geo. F. Price, of Siskiyou county
for Congress from the Northern District IN re-
card to the recommendation the PmcerYllle De@'
ocrat (Breckinride) says; " He is gentleman OIL
ability and WORTH and was one of the Douglas
electors last November :.
Our people will remember that Price spoke III, IN
Weayervilie during the last canvass. lie was
acknowledged by all parties save the Brrck'&
ridge, to be very able and influential POLITICIAN
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04
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