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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-07
ra CORRE SPONDENCE
Between the Hon. Joseph Holt and the
President, relative to Fremont Proc
lamaUion.
The following appeared in the Louis

The following appeared in the Louis
vile Joa,7,al aid Democrat: ...... ....
WASHINGTON, Sept. II, 1861,
My Dear Sir: II hasten to place in your
hands the enclosed correspondence with
the President of the United States. The
action which he has taken was firm and
decided, and must prove satisfactory 10
the friends of the Union in Kentucky.
Tke act of Congress alluded to was
necessity under the circumstances, ana
was fully justified ty the usages of ciyiliz-
ed warfare. The Government has the
same right to coniiscate slaves engaged in
digging trenches or mounting guns for the
rebels, that it has to confiscate their arms
when captured during the progress Of war;
but. having confiscated them, Congress
goes no further Upon this law the Pres
ident stands firmly and in doing so, and
in disavowing Gen. Fremonts proclama .
tion, he gives another OF the ever multi,
plying proofs, that the war, which is one
Tor national existence. does not seek to
interfere with slavery as established in
the States. If this institution suffers det.
riment from the events or issues of the
bellion, the blow will come from those
who, under the pretence of defending it,
are striking at the life of government
under whose constitution it has enjoyed
complete shelter aud protection for three
quarters of a century. ..-.... ........
Very respectfully yours,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-07

Ex.PREsIpExr FILLMORE. This gentle
man has authorized the Buffalo Courier to
contradict report that he approved OF
General Fremonfs proclamation Tor tne
emancipation Of slaves; Mr.. +. ADDS That
he cordially endorses the position Of Pres
ident Lincoln on the subject. 'rsvrsr
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-07
The Difficulty Jst,0eea Genrol Irsmo.g
and Colonel BiGlr.

From facts asceriained here, IL Al u.
thdt on VI euuesuHy ucu. rrullJug iuIy
ed Col Blair from arrest, using laaIa.-
in the order tantamount to a dalaGae ID.
the Colonel to present his charges i0mal-
ly. On Thursday Col Blair preseul ulsl tl,g
charges formally against Gen Fremont, iL
response to the defiance. Thsyuron Gor
Fremon' Immediately ro- ARE t,d Col.
Blair aud sent him TO Jelie, on Blr-
racks.
On Friday night the telegraph va, al
lowed to communicate the fact chat COL
Blair mad been freed from arrest the pre-
vious Wednesday. But the offensive or
der of release was suppyess,l and the
fact of Colonel Blairs second arrest Win,
held.
The army regulations allow no officer
TO be arrested for longer period dian
eight days without charges being prefer
red. General Fremont disrcgarded tho
army regulations in the case Of Colonel
Blair.
After this violation Of the regulations a
second arrest for the same cause and with
out charges has attracted attention and
caused remark.
The great fact in relation TO this case is
that Gen Scott to day ordered the uncon-
dtonal release of Col Blair.
1t is understood that the Court of In
quiry intho case OF Capt. Doue of the P-.
cahoutas, acquit him of every charge Of
disloyalty.
Wilson Barstow, Jr., of New York, a
Lieutenant in the volunteers, has been
assigned to position in the staff OF Maj.
| Gen. Dix.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-07

Na-"1 know the Democracy Of the North.
7 know them now in their waning strength. do
net know possible disunionist among them all.
/ believe they will be as faithful to the Union
n ow as they were in the bygone days whom their
tanks were full and challange the con.
te twasalways the war cry Of victory. Speed
of william II. Se,cdrd, February 10Th 1860.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-07

BsS-Some malicious scoundrel has pen
ned the folio sing: Eve did not know as
much as her daughters ofthe present day
Had they been in her place, instead ofbe'
ing deceived, they would have deceived
the Devil" 3D.. ra.... -...rr .t..,.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-07

RsIy Barnum lays it down as rule in
his work on "Tbe Art of Making Money" -"
that the "proper time to advertise judici-
ously is when others don't" 1t strikes
us that Barnnm is very nearly right, and
his words we commend to our business
men at the time when they seem to need
encouragement.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-07
Very respectfully yours,
Gen, JAMES SPEED, Frankfort, Ky.
WASHINGTON, Sept. u, 1861

WASHINGTON, Sept Il, 1861
Dear sir = The late act of Congress pro-
vding for the contiscation of the estates
OF persons in open rebellion against the
government was as a necessary war meas
ure accepted and fully approved 10y the
loyal m-n of the country. 1t limited the
penalty of coEfiscation to property actual :
y employed in The service of the rebellion
with the knowledge and consent of its
owners, and, instead of emancipatiLg
slaves thus employed, left their status to
be determined either by the courts of the
United States, or by subsequent legisla-
ton. The proclamation, however, OF Gen.
Fremont, under date of the 30th August,
transcends, and, of course, violates the
law in both these particulars, and declares
that the property of rebels, whether used
l support of the rebellion or not, shall be
contiscated, and if consisting in slaves,
they shall at once be manumltted. The
act of Congress referred to, was believed
to embody the conservative policy OF your
administration upon this delicate and per.
picking question, and hence the loyal
men of the border Slave Slaes have felt
relieved of all fears of any attempt on the
part OF tne bONeEUNncIlJ vi tHe OhIlcu
States to lberate suddenly in their midst.
q population unprepared for freedom, and
whose presence eould not fail to prove a
painful apprehension If not :erfor to the
homes and families of all. You may there
fore well Judge of the alarm and condenl-
natlcr with hich the Union loving citi-
zens Of Kentuckv-the State with whose
popular sentiment am best acquainted
have read this proclamation.
The hope is earnestly INDUCED by them,
as it is by myself, that this paper was Is
sued under the pressure Of military ne
cessity which Gen. Fremont believed JUS
titled the stop, but in the particulars spe-,
Gifted has not your appreciation, AID will
not be enforced in derogation OF law. The
magnitude of the interests at stake, and
my extreme desire that by no misappre-
hension of your sentiments or purposes,
sEall the power and fervor OF the loyalty
of Kentucky be at this moment abated or
chilled, must be my apology for the frank,
ress with which have addressed you, ana
TO. the request that venture to make oil
an expression of my views upon the points
of Gen. Fremonts proclamation on which
have commented. .. .....
| have the honor to be, very respectiul'
| ly your obedient servant,
! '.'rrr H# "n r. rU j. HOLE
His Excellency, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Pres
!
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-10-07

EXECUTIVE MANSION, Sept. Il, '6I;
Hon. j. Hon. --Dcar Sir: ~ OF this
day in relation to tue late proc elamation OF
Gen. Fremont, is received, Yesterday
addressed a letter by mail to him on the
same subject, and which is 70 be made
public when he receives il. herewith
send you a copy of that letter, which per.
haps shows my position as distinctly as
any new one I could write. | will thank
YOU not to make 1t public, until Gen. Ere
mont shall have had time to receive the
original FrY our obedient servant,
A LINCOLN.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16
soaring the American Eagle.

We clip the following from the Union's report
of the Senate proceedings on the 7th inst;
Mr.. Watson (rising amid considerable confu-
sion)-Mr. President When the eagle is IN the
heavens
The President pro TEN. (interrupting)-
Chair cannot recognize any gentleman until the
Senate comes to order. [I4aughter.1
Mr.. Crittenden-I move that the Senate do now
adjourn.
The motion was put and carried and accord
ingly, at quarter before three clock, the Sen
ate adjourned.
1t will be noticed that the Senate adjourned,
leaving Senator Watson's eagle soaring in the
heavens, and, no doubt that republican bird will
be very weary before the Senator gets the floor,
to bring him to perch. This unfortunate attempt
at eagle-nying, reminds us of an incident which
actually occurred in Weaverville, some four
years since. gentleman, since made famous
by the Annals Of Trinity County," and who
made great pretensions as scholar and philosO
pher, concluded to enlighten the citizens Of our
town by delivering lecture. For the lack of
better name we shall call him Cox. Well, Cox
procured room for that purpose, and on the
appointed evening, and at the proper hour, the
hall was full to overfowing, awaiting in anxious
expectation the learned and eloquent lecturer.
Presently Cox appeared in all the conscious pride
and power of the eloquent orator. His subject
was grand and sublime" California and her
Glorious Future" He commenced;
"Lades and gentlemen Q4ades all detained
at home by a slight cod) The subject which |
have chosen to lecture upon this evening, is one
of those grand, lofty and progressive themes,
which is well calculated to enrap, enchain, and
captvate every true lover of this great and glO-
rious Union. There is nothing more Illustrative
of the character of the American people, of their
pride, their independence and power, OF their
elevated sentiments and lofty aspirations than
our national emblem-the noble, grand, defiant
avenking-the American eagle, As this ma
jestic bird circles in upper ether, ont gazing the
brilliant sun, be views all beneath his cloud home
with dsdain. The loftiest rocks that cap the
Alleghanies, or Rocky mountains, alone become
his thrones. His realms are the ocean sky, and
the snow. crowned Cordilleras! He walks ceru-
lean deeps like a thing of life He sweeps
from the Pacific shores to the Atlantic strand.
He holds communion with the mysteries OF the
storm, and he pumes -plumes-plumes-
Just here q wag-Dr. c., our present Con-
sui at Valparaiso, sang out" Cox, let that bird
go, and catch another ~
The effect may be imagined. That lecture
was about wound up We respectfully suggest
to the Senator from Santa Cruz, that when he
gets the floor, he catch rooster that bird is
intensely democratic and much easier managed
than his eagle.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16
A Disiinguishcd Mark OF Respect.

At the opening of the Court of Sessions on
Tuesday morning, and Immediately after the
Grand Jury were impancled, the following reso-
u ton was introduced by Jos. Ransom, Esq, of
Lewiston, and one OF the members of that body:
Whereas, it has pleased Divine Providence to
remove from our midst one of our most respected
and exemplary citizens, S. CLARK JONES, by a
sudden and unexpected death, therefore, be it
Res0ioed that the Grand Jury, with the appro-
baton and concurrence of the Court, adjourn
from the hour of two o'clock. p. m, this day, to
attend the funeral of the deceased as mark of
respect for the man whose loss the community
deplores.
Upon presentation of the resolution to the
Court, Judge Curtis paid the following tribute to
the worth of the deceased
Gentlemen of the Grand Jury The event
which has called forth the resolution now offered
is indeed sad one, and one which will no doubt
be regretted by the whole community / see
nothing improper in the adoption of the resOlu-
ton thus presented in respect to the memory of
the deceased, but deem it rather the proper time
and place TO mngle in the expression of grief
which manifests itself so deeply in the minds and
feelings of all classes of our fellow citizens. Mr.
Jones was, when living, a true and noble repre-
sentative of that honorable class of citizens with
whom he was identified. and with whom he toled
For many years be has lived in our midst pursu-
ing the maxim of honest industry, as practical
miner, and contributing by his intelligence, his
skill, his energy and his enterprise, to the public
good. Engaged as he was for long period of
time, in the most arduous pursuits of life, he
maintained throughout character irreproacha
BILE he was as generous and warm in heart as he
was honorable his integrity of purpose was
never questioned he was reliable aud true to his
friends, whose aid and influence he could always
command when be desired it. The feeling and
sympathy which have prompted the introduction
Of the resolution is at once appropriate and com
mendable, and meets with the full appreciation
and concurrence of the Court
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16
Sudden and Lamenled Deatha

On Monday morning last our citizens were
thrown into painful state OF excitement by the
drowning Of S. Clark Jones. 1t will be remem-
bered that all the streams, gulches and bitches
were flooded, from the effects of two days and
nights steady rain. Jones Il llowe's large fume
was very full-carrying, probably, over a thou
sand sluieeheads Mr.. Jones, in company with
one of bis men, was in the act of moving slab
from across the bedrock ditch, when the other
end dropping in the ditch, the force of the water
against il threw Mr.. Jones suddenly in the ditch,
and before he could be rescued was swept through
the ditch and fume, distance Of half mile or
more. When taken out Of the water he was en-
tirely lifeless medical aid was Immediately pro-
cnred, and every known remedy tried to reani-
mate him, but all in vain. He was in the water
only about ten minutes, and had but few bruises
on his person. A. J. Loomis, Esq, had the body
removed to his private residence, where it recev
ed the last tributes Of sad and sincere friendship.
The Rev Mr. Kellen preached his funeral sermon
on Tuesday, from the text " If man die, shall
he live again."-Job XIV IA. The discourse
was appropriate and affecting The attendance
was one Of the largest ever in Weaverville.
Seth Clark Jones was formerly from Brooke
comfy, Virginia emigrated to California in 1850,
and came to Trinity county in 1852, where he
has ever since resided He was just in the prime
of life-37 years Of age. No man in Trinity was
more extensively known or generally esteemed
for his many manly and cnterprising traits of
character. A man OF cultivated intellect and
much natural refinement, he was yet one of our
most practical business men. His loss will be
severely felt in our community, and his sad fate
lamented by all who knew him.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16
THE
TRINITY JOURNAL.
WEAVERVILLE, CAL,
sninrsiny Morning. February 10. 1861.
ATLANTIC News BY PoNr ExpRrss.-The long

ATLANTIC News by PoNY ExpREss,-The long
expected Pony has at length arrived heavy
snows in Missouri detulning the Pony's mail
matter, was the cause Of delay We have intel
ligence to January 22d, from the East. Nothing
positive done In Congress on the all absorbing
Question of compromise. There is faint hope
That Crittendeu s compromise plan may yet pass
the Senate. Crttenaen has taken grounds that
as kentucky is a central State, ENJOYING all the
prosperity Consequent upon the present Union
and form of government, she will never consent
TO LIS breaking up, and the formation OF a South
ern Confederacy, in which she would be border
State, exposed to all the harrassment and losses
of such position. 1t is said he was much af-
fected during this portion Of his remarks, and he
upb aided in severe terms Southern Senators who
were opposing bis resolutions. He took the po-
sition that the Union must be preserved at all
hazards, whether by peacabe means or force,
and that if force were used against the lawless
citizens Of government, that it is not the coer-
cion of State. His speech created great sensa-
tion among the Senators.
Hayne, the South Carolina Representative at
Washington, no longer demands the surrender
or sale of the Charleston forts. lie is much more
moderate in his views.
The report that Maj Anderson compelled
TO put two men in irons for mutiny, is false. lie
needs no more men or supplies at present.
The California War Debt, appropriating $780,
600, has passed the House.
All The border slave States have sent commits
siOners to South Carolina, asking her to commit
no more overt acts of treason until all efforts of
compromise fail.
Kansas has been admitted as State,
The Pacific Railroad Bill is not yet disposed of
In the Senate.
The Virginia Legislature has voted to call o
National Convention. Lola Montez is dead.
Altogether, the news is much more favorable
to a settlement of our National troubles. With
the Republicans now rests all the responsibility
II they act in a spirit of fair compromise, we
may expect soon to hear of peace and quiet being
restored to our present distracted country.
STILL LATER.
Another Pony has arrived with dates to Jan.
29th. The President has sent a message to Con-
gress in reference to the proposed National Con-
vention to have been held at Washington, Feb 4.
He thinks it may be of advantage in preventing
difficulties. He urges the passage of no laws
which will aid in bringing on conflict until the
efforts of the Convention are tested. lie says his
duty is to protect the public property, and that
he will do it to the best of his ability. Louisiana
has seeded, by ordinance. Ex Secretary Floyd
has been indicted by the Washington Grand Jury.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16
Probate Notice.

In fe matter Of the Estate Of Eliza JA.N'E
EGAN, deceased -
THE PROBATE COURT, TRINITY CO..
i Calfornia.-On reading and filing the applica
tlon OF john McCarty, Executor of the estate of
Eliza Jane Egan, deceased praying for the sale
Of Real Estate of said deceased for the purpose
OF converting the same into cash for the use and
benefit of the daughter OF the deceased II is
by the Court ordered, that Saturday, the 10th
day Of March, A. d., 1861, at IL O'Clock, A. NJ,
OF said day, be set apart for hearing said appli
cation, and that said notice be given to all per-
sons interested in said estate to be and appear in
the Probate Court, in the town of Weaverville
IN the County of Trinity, on that day or as soon
thereafter as counsel can be heard, and then and
there show cause, if any they have why said an.
pllcation should not be granted as prayed for.
ana that notice of the same be given by publca.
ton once week, for four consecutive weeks, in
s1e ih!Slrf JOURNAL. weekly newspaper print
ed in the town OF Weaverville, in said Trinity
county. Ell. CURTIS. Probate Judge
Attest N. F, GRIFFIN, Clerk. saw.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16
"ARrEMus" on THE UNION.

'Imc n union Man. luv the Union from the bottom
of mi hart luv every hoop pole in Maine and every
shepe ranch in Texas The kow pasturs Of M pshe
dear a. Ward, the rice planashuns of Misss-
sippy. There is aters in both them ar states x
thar is likewise good men and troo II don't look very
pretty for a lot nhamitory indivdooas, who
lifted their Hands in defense Ameriky, did the fust
thing towards sekewrn independence git their backs
up and sware they dissolve the Union. Too much blood
split cortn and maryn that highly respectable fe
male, the Goddess of Liberty, get divorce at this
late day The old gal behaved herself to well cast her
of now at the request of pusu adde brancd men
wimmin who never did nobody good and never will
again. line sorry the pctur the Goddess give
her shuse stockn but the band of stars around
he'd kOntineT to shine brighter long the Firth
kontiners 2 Fcyove its aXeltee.
Too resOom-G Washington was n clear heded, warm
harted, brave and stedy gOin He
The prevaliu weakness of most pubk is to SIOP
OVERl Put them words In large letters. a. W Tha
rush thngthey travail too much high preshcr prin
cpu Tha git onte the popler hobby hoss who travas
along, not caIin eint whether the beest is gon -
clear sighted and sound spevned blind and bawky.
they get thrOde eventOOaly If not When
tina the mutOOd goin 1t blind tina go to Pei Mel with
instd Of Xertin themselves too set it rite Tha kant
that the kroud which bearing them trumfanty
its shoulders will diver its errer then kast them
inter the Oss pond oblyyun without the stest hest
tashun. Washington SOpt Over. That wasn't
Georges se. He hoonan angel in kornered hat
and nee brtches a. shaat his like ret ava. My
friends We kant all Washingt0ns, but can all be
patriots bhaye ourselves in cristan human
When we brother Fon down hill Room, let
rite holt an his koat tale drag him back Mortality"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16
High Mass.
THE
NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH

In this place will be opened on Sunday March
18th, with a GRAND HIGH MASS. Inc onas-
ta Choir has volunteered its services on that oc-
casion.
The ladies of the Catholic Church intend hold
ing a Fair, to commence Monday, March lSth,
and continue for three days. The proceeds VIII
be devoted to payment Of the debt incurred In
completing the new Church. Tickets for the ma
ny valuable articles TO be drawn cost only 81.
By order of the COMMll EE'
Weaverville, Feb. l6, 1861 otd'
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16

INQuIRY.-We have received letter from Mrs.
Sarah Miller, dated Batavia, Ohio asking for in
formation of her husband, Joseph f. Miller, who
came to this State in 1854; when last heard from
he was on the East Fork of Trinity. Will Mr.
A. A. TomlinsoD inform us If there is such q
man in his section? He will oblige an afflicted
wife and mother by doing So
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16

GRAND JURY-The Grand Jury commenced its
session on Tuesday, 18th, and was composed of
the following persons:
Jas. S. Mccain, foreman; w. w. Tinnen, Benz.
Steiner, r. Pearcc, Vim. Todd, Ed. Nebblett, D..
F. Osgood, N. Bates, r. A. Fagg, II. ii. Gray,
Jos. Ransom, VIM, Cotton, L. A. Kelton, VIM. l.
Hupp, Tracy Soofeld and Thos. Carr.
The Jury finished their business in two days,
and found Two bills against the following persons
f. Chandler, for assault with intent to commit
murder; E.Robbins, for assault with intent to
commit murder.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16

TAKE NoTIcE-FARMERs AND RANCHMEN.-H
j. Seaman, of the Weaverville Drug Store, will
in few days, receive the largest assortment of
Garden, Field, Flower and Grass Seeds, ever Of
fercd in Weaverville. Also, a large quantity of
Hop Roots, Castor Beans, Top Onions, or " But
tons" Jerusalem Artichoke, and Herb Seeds in
great variety. They are from the wellknown
house of J. r. Ray, Sacramento. and warranted
TO be of the best variety, and to accord wi tn labi
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16

TAKEN BY SURPRIsE.-Our senior Satan says
the JOURNAL Office was invaded by small army
Of erinoline, at an unreasonable hour last Satur-
day evening. He-that is S--r was in a
tight place was arranging his toilet, In expecta-
ton of the arrival of the Hurdy GuFdy's was mt
prepared to receive company took refuge be-
hind the ink-block, which one of the number in-
spected very closely. The unmentionable part
OF an unmentionab!e garme Mt was ruined, but he
had to hold his breath. lie VOWS eternal eamty
ID crinoline
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16
M arrie d :

In Weavervile. on Thursday morning, Feb
l4th--St. Valentines Day-at the residence OF
the brides brother-in-law, Wm. Little, Esq, by
Rev. Robert Kellen, JOHN b. BATES, ESQ, OF
Shasta, to MISS NJ. J. BATES, late of Pittsbnrg,
Penn. Pttsburg, and Steubcnvile (O) papers
please copy.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16

The flood did much damage in this basin. and
likewise much good. Collins dume, in Garden
Gulcb, was entirely covered up. Robinson's
mill dam, on Weaver creek, was washed out, and
the log way at Todd's mill demolished. Several
other dams on Weaver creek were swept away
The Shasta road was SO badly damaged that the
Stage was two days making the trip. 1t has
been repaired
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-02-16

We are informed by gentleman from Horse
town that Mr.. Jacob Hessig, formerly of Weaver
vile. and who removed to Arbuckle, Shasta CO.,
last Fall, is now at the former place, where it IL
believed be will have TO undergo the amputation
of leg. The diseased member is the result of
an injury received six years ago. Mr. H. is un-
der charge of DR.. Gutman, who expresses opin-
ion that he is too far advanced in years to outive
amDutation