davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1861-05-16
The Nature Of eur Government ~
shown In tho Debates, dc, In the
Convention which formed the Con.
Htttuffnn.

ANEHX7
sRoWn in the Debates. &c, In the
Convention which formed the Con"
"y .,.nIAn ~, ro.,+ J., A. srea.
.o1.s.ese.- w ~ 1at.a t $3.50 ~ n +hac - conn+rx
sS' ~" So ~. a-.sesad ~
-.,. F - .'t,.- ~ - -~snna ~
.., 10 nssess,' a,s,s. y: ' 80. 49, ro+ =. sn+,-e,v
4s".s. 11e1 ~ 12ar. nas.mmsn+
'asao'e' @e n ~ t1s
n@s noen o1oa ~ e. .Sst4a..1t
~ 40 u104 'p.4ou '14u e'eA -. :. - .ss~s,-
aa' peen n4o ~ s..s ~. s..t.. T.. a..
eo1lp". oes" .ss eo.. ~ - -. .,s,,z,.nt -. =.
ee.'so ~ w. - r. 49, ~ - =. 49, ~
~ ~ =. h.~kaa -haaara~ - ~ .,.s,a. ~.
&c. $780, ~ w - 49, +a~.-diF 11+honci
S ~" $50 :. - -.ssS+ a.. 800. -.,,,et
49, o - - ' -. 49, ...4,,.
49, 49, - - a~.ea.,~s,v ~ f1 ha1a .t 1..s}
". s~o. - =. 49, .as,;au. ~ ~ r1n,o1
.4 ~. .,ssas essa.s,-~. =, aasn sa5
, 1861-05-16

4roM he Advertiser, Prov4d4n<e, Ri
7ha CephAlte Pills Eaid 10 ha rezuatkahay edtp-
1Te remcdy fer a headache aud cae Of Inc VexY bet
&ss6sFsre& ~
, 1861-05-16

But, a. bsfore said, the active frlsuds o1
the Republic are nearly twenty millions, to
meet and overcome five millions Of lfoes'
That is practically the task before the legal
man Of America
, 1861-05-16

HFoaa ns eaastse. DAvsnpoE4 Iowa.
~. spAldlng would not oonnAcs ht1 naHe vl. n
AfeacaS ha Id not KKuw 10 pcGsae4 real uaxf&
, 1861-05-16

gFson n4 b Lsxis DauoszsA3
fas immense danzud acr TIA Ax4so2A osezh IL III. Ii
Il rap3dlY increasing t~'s'AA1-sA "@F
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25
News SuIllnIarN.

PASSAGE hy the last New York steamer was
first cabin, (outside rooms) S25S so first cabin,
(nside rooms) s233 25 second cabin, $50 rs /:
steerage, SIPS 5....THE people of Eureka,
Humboldt county, are going to raise mast, from
which will float gorgeous American flag. Good
....FELIx ARGENT, an old and wealthy San
Francisco banker, died on the 10th. FOURTEEN
Indians were killed and twenty wounded at
Boulder CreeF, Humboldt county, on the 18th.
Six regulars from Fort Castor, and five We unteer
guides did the work.-Times 49,. E'l SENATOR
LANE accidentally shot himself near mis- residence
10 Oregon, short time ago Wound not mortal
-. THERE was $323,OOO in TIE State Treasury
on the 18th. There is less now. FoR an at
tempted outrage on his little daughter, Mr.. L. G.
Bcckwith lately killed youn : Indian the Hum
boldt Times says. TIE Sacramento Union SAYS
of the exit of the Twelfth Legislature =" With
its departure ended one of the most wearisome,
ftuitlesS, dsorderly Fad extravagant sessions that
the State has ever Oeen taxed with. 80. TREAsU-
REE kEtrEsci.ITT, of this county paid S5,52S-
"a INTO the State Treasury last Saturday -. WE
nave received a circular signed by nobody call
luf on the different counties Of this State to send
delegates to Convention to be held at Sacra-
mento on Thursday, June 18th The movement
is said to be very popular one in the lower
counties, and meets with the appreciation of men
of all parties. The following basis of apportion-
mcnt is recommended Two delegates for each
county, one delegate for every five hundred votes
cast at the last general election, and one for each
fraction of more than two hundred and fifty
Trinity is consequently entitled to six delegates
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25
Great Union Meeting i'm WeaverviIIe.

The Union meeting on Saturday night, at the
new Theatre, was most enthusiastic demonstra-
ton Early in the evening the crowd commenc-
ed gathering, and before the appointed hour the
house was jammed with people The Union SEN
timents were of the strongest character, and we
were pleased to notice that miners from all the
neighboring localities attended the meeting. The
demonstration was beyond all doubt the most
unerring proof of the feeling that stirs and warns
the heart of the people Of old Trinity in behalf
of our glorious Union. The short address made
by the President, J. Chadbourne, Esq, was sound
and to the point. Hon. J. S. Pitzer made strong
and brilliant address, which called forth raptur-
Gus applause. II. j. Howe, Esq, responded to
the call of the audience, and made patriotic
speech, which was well received by the meeting,
Judge Barrow, from Lewiston, made speech for
the Union and the enforcement of the laws, with
telling effect. Many Of the parts touched upon
by the Judge were both original and diamond
pointed. Hon. A. G. Lawrence addressed the
meeting, and acquitted himself to the entire sat
isfaoton of his friends. Hon. Ed. Neblett took
the stand amidst the most enthusiastic applause.
His pledge for old Kentucky's fealty to the I'm
ion called out rounds of cheers for that grand old
State.
JP. Jones, ESQ, made staunch Union speech
showed up the madness, treason and aggression
of the seeding States, and pledged himself to
stand by the flag of the United States in each and
every emergency, and for the Constitution and
the enforcement of the laws in every event. Ned
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25
Explanatory Letter from Postmaster Weller.

AS soon as il was ascertained that the Weaver
vile mails were being sent from San Francisco
via Healdsburg and Humboldt Bay, Hon. Jno. c.
Burch telegraphed to the Postmaster at San
Francisco, informing him of the great inconve-
nience and delay to which our citizens were
thereby subjected. Mr.. Burch has handed US the
reply TO his telegram, for publication, believing
that the explanation therein contained will be
gratifying aud satisfactory TO the people of this
section
SAN FRANcIsco May 1e, 1861
Hon. JNo c. BURci-Sr :--On last Sunday morning
received dispatch per telegraph relative to the wea
the Humboldt land complained to that the Wea
veryile mail being sent from here via that route and
immediately directions that it should be sent via
lad originally given directions to send your mails via
Sacramento but my mailing clerk received memorandum
10 he sent from here every tuesday aud Friday which nm
on being me assentcd TO- under the misunder-
standing that from the Postmaster at Weayeryle
learn that it came from the p NJ. at Headsburg
who suppose would not, and did not take upon himself
the direction of dispaching that mail from here but prob
ably acted upon the supposon that had good reasons
for sending 1t that way and if that then it should be
sent from here the days named to make proper
connection al his Office.
1t is difficult for me- in the character simply Of Post
master to keep posted in the various changes made in
mail routes, as am officially informed Of them
less the change is in route upon which my Office is
terminus and therefore always defer to the superior
knowledge such subject of the Postal agent, who Ii
supposed to be kept well informed thereon by the Depart
ment
My mailing clerk states that the Postal agent Informed
him that the Weaverye mail should 90 via the Humboldt
land route and gave him some directions in connection
Herewith He present when the mailing clerk eXhib
tied the memorandum herewith enclosed and under
stood TO say that 1t all right The agent being absent
from here have deferred writing you two days waiting
for his return but not knowing that he may be here for
several days more cannot postpone answer longer
When see him this subject may wish TO address )u
further by of explanation to people of this un
fortunate bOtch.
regret very much that your people should be deprived
of their mails for day by committed aty
Office. and mortified that such misunderstanding
should obtain here with all concerned In the few days
that have to in this ohice will straigten this
up that my shall be able to give you
your mails properly and promplynO by way of amends
but yod any hereafter that would in any manner
cause q delay, am, very respectfully,
Your Obedent servant
C. l.. WELLER. = NJ.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25
COM M ISSIoN
A ND--
PURCHASING AGENT,
SAN FRANCISCO.

nRDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MER-
~ chandise and articles of every description
are solicited by the undersigned.
A residence in this city of over ten years and
an experience in the business of nearly the same
length of time, considered sufficient to war
rant the confidence of persons in the country who
occasionally require to make purchases here,
through the agency of reliable party or who
may be looking for permanent Agent in San
Francisco. To either the advertiser offers his
services, assuring all who intrust orders to him
that no effort will be spared to execute their com
missions satisfactorily.
All Orders must be accompanied with the cash
or City reference.
Those desiring information concerning the un-
dersigned are referred to
WM. T. COLEMAN & Co., San Francisco.
j. Ii. COGHlLL x Co,
G. LANGLEY, Druggist,
FLINT, PEABODY Co., =.
IRA Z. RANKIN.
Ross, DEMPsTER Il Co, =.
j. ANTHONY Il Co., Union Office, Sacramento.
And to the proprietor Of the Trinity Journal.
N. Borders for Machinery, Pianofortes, Me-
lodeons Sewing Machines, Watches, Jewelry,
&c, will be attended to by competent judges.
L. p. FISHER,
Commission and Purchasing Agent
G29 WASHINGTON STREET (np stairs,
Opposite Maguires Opera House, San Francisco.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

UPON
On motion, the President appointed the follow
ing named gentlemen committee to draft and
report resolutions expressive of the sentiment Of
the meeting, viz = Hon Z. J. Curtis, r. G. Stu
art, Q. II. p. Norcross Albert Shepard, James
Howe, J. H. Matthews and Jno. NJ Estes, Esqs. :;
whereupon the committee reported the following
resolutions which were unanimously adopted
Whereas, the unhappy condition of our coun try
demands that all men true to her should forth
with declare themselves therefore be it
ReS0iged, That we owe our first duty to The
National Government and will defend her flag
from all assaults, whether from foreign foe or
traitors in our midst.
Resoired, That we regard the acts of the seced-
ing States as tending to subvert human liberty,
and as a direct contradiction of the right and
ability OF self-government, and that to insure
freedom our Union must be perpetual.
Res0ieed, That We regard all efforts tending to
the formation of a Pacific Republic as treasona-
Bile in the highest degree, and that we denounce
any and all insidious schemes having that end in
view.
Resolyed, That we will sustain the Federal
Government in the execution of the laws and the
suppression OF rebellion, and that we will stand
by the Stars and Stripes in every emergency and
to this we will, like our fathers, pledge our
! lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor"
ReS0i0ed, That the more effectually to carry
out our principles, and to connteract the machin-
atons of the enemies of the Union, we recommend
the formation Of Union Club, to be composed
of all parties who unconditonaly in favor
of constitutional liberty, the Union, and the
defense of the Stars and Stripes.
L. j. CURTIS, Chairman.
The meeting was addressed in eloquent and
patriotic speeches by Hon. J. s. Pitzer, II. j
Howe, Esq, Hon. E. Neblett, Judge W. II. Bar
row. Hon. A. C. Lawrence, Hon e. ]. Curtis
JAS. Howe, Esq, Ino. p. Jones, Esq, and D. j
Howe.
On motion, the President appointed Hon. E
Neblett, r. G. Stuart, Esq, and Hon. L. J. Cur
tis, committee to draft BY Laws and regulations
for the establishment Of a Union Club.
The President then rendered the thanks of tht
meeting to the Weavervlle Brass Band, who haC
volunteered their services for the OCCASION
On motion, it was ordered, that these proceed
ings be published in the TRINITY Journal aut
Doaylas city Gazate.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
j. CHADBOURNE, President
IFnF' II + s@aSiZ. BnSSETr' Secretaries.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

FEARFUI.-Some writer has said that the smile
of sleeping child is lovely yet fearful thing
We think thas the midnight squall of ten
months old baby with high wind in its stomach
an infinitely more " fearful thing"
AVERY of the Marysville APpeaI, said that.
From information lately received, we shouldn t
think that he is an acknowledged judge Of such
matters Not more than two weeks ago our
friend, Levi Hite, remarked that AVERY was a
confirmed old bach.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

Music, MIRTH AND STRAWBERRIES. Pleasure
lovers will not forget that next Friday, May 3lst,
is the day set for Felter's Strawberry Party. It,,
like the May Festival, has come to be one Of the
institutions of Trinity, and each succeeding year
il is looked for and attended more numerously
and satisfactorily This year greater preparation
than ever before is made the strawberries are
better and more plentiful, and the road over the
mountain has been placed in the best condition
for carriage travel. The advertisement is pub
lshed elsewhere.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

WHAT MINER SAYs.--We are permitted by q
gentleman of this place to publish the following
extract from a letter received from New River
miner and friend. The letter was dated Eagle
Creek, May 5th:
{" Since my last to you have spent fortnight
prospecting the different forks of this stream, and
have satisfied myself that it will equal, perhaps
surpass in richness the far famed Pony Creek
Consequently | have located some claims on one
of which your name is cmblazOned in characters
of black lead.
The emigration to New River and its tributa-
ries still continues, and a general thing those
who come remain, seemingly satisfied with the
country We have an abundance of tools and
provisions now, and at greatly reduced rates from
the prices of last fall.
The Pony Creek and East Fork miners are
making money. Without exaggeratiOn, / believe
that within the past two weeks Titus d Co. and
Flowers d Co have averaged as high as $50 a
day, to the hand. Enterprise and improved
modes of mining are being brought to bear, and
even merchants, hotel keepers and blacksmths,
are using every effort to keep up with the spirit
Of the age
| visited Quimby's ranch a short time ago, and
found that under the skillful and accomplished
superintendent of Mrs. Bremner, the hotel 10 now
kept in style second to none in these mountains
! partcuarize this house, knowing that you take
an interest in its welfare, and that the creature
comforts awaiting your arrival will fully recon-
pense for the hardship Of trip over the noun
tainsN
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

FOURTH OF JuLY.-It is not bit too soon to
call the attention of our citizens to the matter Of
an appropriate celebration Of the approaching
anniversary of American Independence Never,
within the past six years, that we know of, has
the Fourth Of July been appropriately observed
in WeaVerville. We hope that some of our
prominent citizens will Immediately move in the
matter, as there is but little more than mont b
in which to make preparation.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25
Elizabeth Mc0ttersOn, plaintiff, vs.. jam
McOtterson, defendant.

Elizabeth Mc0ttersOn, plaintiff, VS., Jane
Mc0tterson, defendant.
Action brought in the District Court Of the 90
Judicial District Of the State Of California
in and for the county of Trinity, and Il.
complaint fled in said county of Trinity il
The office of the Clerk of said Dist. Csart
The People of the State of California send greet
ing to JAMES MCOTTERSON, defendant
VOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to appa
I in an action brought against you by the ah0v
named plaintiff in the District Court OF the I'd
Judicial District of the State Of California, /.
and for the county OF Trinity, and to answer OBJ
complaint filed therein Ga copy OF which accom-
panies this summons) within ten days, (eXoIu,u
Of the day OF service,) after the service ON yOuu
this sqmmons--if served within this county OF
il seFved out of this county but within this h
dicial District, within twenty DAYS or if syyd
out Of said District, then within forty days
Judgment by default will be taken against U.
according to tie prayer Of said complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain dtgI
diss0lving the marriage between you and the n
plaintiff, ana claiming a divorce from yon oh
ground Of extreme cruelty, deserton and "a
acts mentioned in plttf S complaint and that N
plaintiff be declared the legal guardian OF he
children during their minority aud for costs {
suit, &c.
And you are hereby notified that if you fail t
appear and answer the said complaint as abor
required, the said plaintiff will apply to the Coar
for the relief demanded in said complaint. It
ordered that the above summons be publlsuN
three weeks.
Given under my hand and the seal OF n
District Court of the 9th Judicial Disth;
[T.s lof the State of California, in and for tl.
county OF Trinity, this 2lst day Of May ID
The year of our Lord, 1861.
NJ. +. GRIFFIN, Clerk
C.E. WILLIAMS, Plt'f's Attorney D
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

UNNTENToNAL.-In the hurry of last week
the names of two of the Weaverville manager:
were inadvertently omitted in Feter's Strawber-
~ry Party announcement. Ernst Vogel, Esq, and
Mr.. VIM Condon were named as managers in
the copy. Mr. Feter noticed the omission, not
witbstanding we received a rather severe " talk
ing to" for our carelessness.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

20. 0. F.-Over four hundred Representa-
tives were present at the late session Of the Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows of this State Charters
have been granted to 1O2 Lodges, and the pros
poets of the Order are truly hatterng. j. II,
Hickok, of Downieyille, was chosen Representa-
tive to the Grand Encampment of the United
States, and GunnisOn, of San Francisco, and
Meaehem, of Sskiyou. Representatives to the
Grand Lodge of the United States The next
session of the Grand Lodge of California will be
held at Marysvile.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

AN ARsoIUTE NECESSITY The attention of the
road oyerseer has been repeatedly called to the
condition of the road leading from Main street to
the school house, but from some cause it has been
neglected till it has become impossible, or II
passable only at the risk OF the lives OF those
who attempt journeying that way.
Last week we had to record an accident which
nearly terminated fatally-the precipitation of
two school girls into the surging torrent, in which
they would have found certain death had it not
been for the timely assistance of Mr.. Mclean,
whose presence at that moment saved two fam-
lies from mourning To say the least, it is a
disgrace to the town to have public road lead
ing from it to the principal contiguous points in
the county so dangerous of travel that the chill
dren are compelled to pass to their school at the
risk of their lives. Yesterday we noticed team
loaded with lumber stalled In about three feet of
water, from which it was with great difficulty
extrcated. 1t would be better to put that por-
ton of the road in repair now than to wait till
some valuable life pays the penalty of neglect.
To what source must the tax payer look for
redress if in the pursuit of his legal avocation he
should lose wagon, mules or horses in cOnse-
quence of the imperfect state of those roads
which he pays to keep in order. Howe Co.'s
water comes sweeping down the guch, tearing
away the dirt in its course, and leaving deep
channels in which to engulf the incautious trav-
eler. Our last road overseer neglected entirely
to remedy the defect, and only aggravated the
evil by removing the old bridge. Our present
overseer seems perfectly unconscious Of the de
feet. The Board of Supervisors are not in sess-
ion. and it rests with citizens generally to take
such steps as will ensure good substantial road
from Main street to the foot Of school-house hill.
This matter ought not to be neglected immedi-
ate action should be taken.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

"NEyADA oURNAL."-That very ably-conduct-
ed and spicy newspaper-the Oldest one in the
mountains, we believe-entered its 18th volume
on the 10th inst In common with all worthy
prints, we hope for its continual success.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

SEcEDED-Lieut Vanderbilt, a son of the gal.
liant Commodore so dear to the heart of every
Californian, bas left his post at Fort Wala Walla,
W. T. and gone home, without so much as say
ing by your leave" So says the Dalles Noun
fdiHeer.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

AT 1T AGAIN.-Cavin b. Mcdonald, Esq, is
now editor of the San Francisco E0ening Journal.
one of the most industriously conducted and
spicy newspapers in that city, We are oredibly
informed thai the paper is fast increasing in pub
lie favor
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

GLAD OF IT.-Our old friend and wbilom towns
mar, Frank Wheeler, has been appointed agent
of the California Stage company at Shasta He
succeeds Bob Strickland, who has taken the place
of J. Z. Carr, as road agent between the Tower
House and Galatians ranch. Mr.. Carr has gone
to Oregon for the purpose, we are told, Of mer-
chandising between the Dalles and the new gold
mines Frank Wheeler is one of the most clever
gentlemen in the Stage company's employ, and
If the Shasta folks don't properly appreciate him
we shall petition the company to return him to
Weaverville.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25
Ut vi I'D IINI = INANI1i T IVaIUNHl'
II. fL"T j. srA%AN, ShSGn'i' Secretaries.

VERY HoNEsT.-In its mention of the great
Union demonstration in that city, the San Fran
cisco Herald, an ultra Democratic organ, made
the following very fattering acknowledgment
"It was not a splenetc and temporary agita-
ton that moved the masses, but firm, settled
determination for all time to come. San Fran
cisco has spoken the extremes of our country
have met their pulses beat in unison for the
Union, and all doubts of our loyalty have been
swept into the sea of perditionu
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

ONE item Of late Eastern news is that on the
23d day of April last Gen. VIM. C. Kibbe of Cal
ifornia, was married to Miss Emma Leonard, Of
ROckland Lake, New York
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

THE NEW RIVER TRAII.-Mr Geo Hudson, the
faithful New River expressman, informs the
Journal that the new road from Rattlesnake to
the former place is progressing finely. Mr.. Hud-
son mainly deserves the credit of the enterprise,
--'e and Uncle Billy Kirkbam were the origin
alors. Mr.. Hudson has spent much time and
money within the past six months in opening
communication with that section Of the county,
which we hope will eventually return to him ten
fnl1
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

lMPRoyNd.-Most of our readers are aware
that for two weeks past Gen. S. H. Dosh, of the
Shasta Courier, has been lying in a very critical
condition at San Francisco. We are happy to
announce that his health is improving
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

COMMISSION AND PURCHASING AGENCY. - We
take pleasure in calling attention of Trinity peo-
pie to the advertisement of l.. p. FISHER, San
Francisco, who offers bis services as purchasing
agent in that city, and who will punctually and
faithfully attend to any commissions entrusted to
him. Mr.. Fisher has acted in the capacity of
agent for this paper since the first number was
is ued, aud we have never had dealings with a
ose honorable and trustworthy gentleman. His
constant transactions with business men, mer-
chants, manufacturers, &c, gives him additional
opportunities for purchasing the best articles on
the most advantageous terms. Those who wish
commissions filed in the Bay city should give
Linn q trial
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

STRAwBERRIEs.-The attaches of the JOURNAL
Office have had occasion twice during the past
week TO thank Mr.. A, j. Felter for bountiful do
nations of this elegant fruit. Our private opin-
ion is, that the Strawberries grown at Feter's
ranch are second to none in point of size and
flavor
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

WE had the pleasure the other day, of shaking &
bands with FISHER, of the Red Bluff beacon, and
CHALMERS, of the Lsdependenk Both are clever
gentlemen, and both the Red Bluff papers show
evidence Of prosperity
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-25

In relation to Gov. Downeys late letter the san Fran
cisco Euening Journal says But the mischief Is that
Jcf Davis Il Co. do believe in coercion and have com.
menoed coercion and threatening to st more
extensively. VIII the Governor explain
wherefore the Government should passive endure active
and war-lke assault by domestic enemies more than
foreign invaders ~