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Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31
EIcctiOu---Ncdncsday, Sept. 4ih.

Every good citizen, entitled to vote, is aware
that next Wednesday is the day appointed for
eectng State and county officers for the next
two years. The result of no election ever held
in California was looked for with as much inter
est as the approaching one. There are three
State tickets before the people one more than
there should be at this time The great questions
now exciting the public mind demand that there
should not be, in fact is but two real parties
one which supports the Administration, and bat
Ties for the maintenance of the Union at all haz-
ards; the other against both.
Many of the real advocates of the latter policy
call themselves Peace men," but their acts and
pretences do not accord. They want the Union
preserved, they say, but lose no opportunity to
avow their hostility TO the Administration, and
its war policy, and their fixed determination not
to support it.
Our own opinion is that this Administration
was legally placed in power, in the usual manner,
and that it must and will be maintained. We
further believe that the rebelious States must be
brought TO terms, and traitors receive the pun
isbment they deserve. We have a terrible disgust
for a Secessionist, whether he comes from South
Carolina or New York, and our sincere hope is
that not one will be elected to any responsible
Office in this State.
This matter rests entirely with the people if
disloyal men are placed in power we may not
have to wait long to witness the result. Let ev-
cry voter who loves his country go TO the ballot
box on Wednesday next and vote for men known
to be true to the cause Of the Union.
If Trinity county is any criterion by which to
Judge of the feeling in other portions of this
State, the Gubernatorial race is between Stanford
and Mcconnell. Conness will run far behind his
ticket, and the proposition for combination of
the Republican and Union Democratic parties on
a State ticket is wise one. We hope it will be
voted here if the arrangement is concluded.
As to county offices, there are but two tickets
,wIth the exception OF independent candidates.
in the field OF the different candidates in nom
naton we shall have nothing to say. We intend
to vote as we please, and desire others TO do the
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

MINERsvMLE.--A gentleman writing from that
place, says:
A day and night spent in Minersvile and vicin-
ity, satisfies me that this section of Trinity has
lots of gold still hidden in its hills and gulches
The miners are doing well. AS one evidence
have Just seen two hundred and seventy three
ounces of dust weighed at the store of Griffin &
Fogerty--the amount of the last ten days pur-
chase.
Politics at fever heat counted no less than
nine candidates in sight at one time--all bound
to be elected if they are not defeated.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

TERRIFIC "ORATMG. DIR Hume made a pO-
litcal speech at HUMBOLDT Bay, the other night.
Speaking of citizens who would tear down and
trample in dust their countrys flag, the Dr. said:
"Ihey are fit and ready for anything in which
the Devil may please to engage them on earth
yea, if ii were possible, such a man would over
step the clouds. climb the supernal heavens,
stealthily sneak up behind the eternal throne.
eacraligiously snatch the glorious dadem from
the brow of Jehovah, dive down into hell, barter
it away TO the devil, aud then cheat him out ol
the bargain.u
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

INDIANs-The L. S. mail carrier on his way
from Arcata to Weavervlle, when about eight
miles beyond Burnt Ranch, was confronted by a
party of Indians who commenced firing arrows
at him. They fell so thcky around him, as to
seem perfect shower. He Immediately turned
his mule aud fed but his backward course being
up "a steep mountain, the mule soon gave out
lie then Jumped of, and now being fresh, he cas-
ily outstrpped his pursuers. The mule being
relieved of his load escaped also with slight
wound from an arrow bringing the mail back
safely to Burnt Ranch The mail carrier pro-
cured assistance and went through with the mai
Maj. Underwood Of loopa, has now furnished the
carrier an escort without which the mail could
not have been carried at all Humb0id Times
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

A Coon EXAMPLE FOR THEIR KIND.-Craven
Lee and Ed. Kelly, formerly residents of North
Fork, in this county, left Red Bluff in company
with Others few days since, with the avowed
intention of taking up arms against the United
States of America--in other words to aid the
rebels in destroying this Government. 1t is the
course which all Union haters should pursue.
Both are Northern born men, we are told Lee
dropped a letter near Red Bluff which he had
received from prominent citizen OF North Fork,
dated August 18th, which was handed to the edi-
tor of the Ludependent. We publish the document,
but for our own reasons withhold the author' S
name
DEAR CRAVEN Il saw letter that you wrote
to Dave yesterday, and it being my last chance,
thought | would write to you. Dave says that
it is impossible for him to join you-cause, dilap.
dated finances. | should like to have seen You
before you left, but if you write from "DiXie
Land, | may see you next spring. | hope you
may kill more ID Black Republicans than you
have bullocks, for l sincerely enuy yOu the sport
/ shall be in Sacramento in a week or two, and
if you are not gone. I'll go to Frisco to see you.
Then follows an account of the Indian troubles,
which shows the letter to have been written from
North Fork, Trinity)
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Union men will make their own comments.

CIRCULATING THE DOCUMENTs.--The San Fran
cisco Morning CaH says the secessionists are
printing and circulating their reason-breedng
documents throughout the State. We have seen
a number of them, some of which it would re-
quire good stomach to read through at single
sitting Among the documents are Randolph S
speeches, BreckiDridge's speeches, tratOrous lot
tiers, An Abolition Party and Abolition
War" and other powerful appeals. What is more
shameful, they are circulating speech made by
Senator Douglas long before the assault on
Sumter.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

AID AND CoMFoRr TO THE ENEMY.-The San
Francisco Herald the editor of which is a Union
Democratic candidate for State Printer, in the
course of long leader few days ago, said
" Who is responsible for this horrid and disas
trous conflict at Bulls Run? Who refused to
hear and act on the advice of Gen. Scott ? Abra-
ham Lincoln, the chief of the Black Republican
Administration. To God and the country is he
amenable. Yet Union men are asked to indOrse
his atrocious conduct. While lamentatiOn for
the loss of loved oues-remorselessly killed by
the criminal ignorance of Lincoln-are heard
throughout the land, Black Republican Cong
ress insults the gref Of monrners By passing reso
htons Of condoIence. This HasphemOus mochery
Qf tie hottest .frelings Of human nature, Union
men are asked to indorse. Lincoln has been
credited with the possession of Jacksonian quail
ties We all know who and what Jackson was
He was firm resolute and honest Lincoln has
the shape of man, but he is a compound Of mean
dupLicuy, arrogant insoience, and deprd0d 'gno
ranre His acts are the proof. He is weighed
in the balance and found wanting. IL IS absurd
and insulting to ask Union men TO support htm
and his administration"
Iuion mon will make their own comments.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

An Ex-ACToR on THE CKIsIs.-J. III. Warwick,
whom our citizens remember as very clever
actor is candidate for the Assembly in Sacra-
mento. He recently made speech, the concu-
sion of which we quote:
If God in his wisdom has doomed this nation to de-
strucon-if her mission is fulfilled and her glory to
pass awayle the groaDs of her dissolution resemble the
of her birth and she born let her expire
amid the shock of contending armies the of battle
the thunder Of cannon, ana the sreks of the dying Let
her live no longer, cheat and e to deceive mankind
with false beacons of freedom Let her punishment be
example terrible that posterity, for thousand years
come shall tremble at the story of her destruction
and till man shall appreciate the blessings of freedom and
learn the secret of governing himself Let her be
bloed from among the nations of the earth and the
smoke of her expiring fires darken the broad heavens
like the robe of funeral pail"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31
Political Correspondence.
rua,n- 90 1911

EVANS BAR, Aug. 28, 1861.
Mr.. EDITOR You will much oblige me by
giving space 10 the following lines
| wish to advance a little advice to the Doug
las men of this county. ! wish to see them stand
firm to the cause of popular sovereignty. There
are three parties in the feld-none having or
advancing a similar principle but the Douglas
Democrats. Had Douglas been elected Presi-
dent. and lived, half the Dixie cOtton-mouth-
ed traitors aud pirates of the Southern seeded
States would ere this have been wiped out. The
tmd Republicans have INDUCED the mint rob
bers so much and so long that they have grown
bold. Let MS then give our whole thought and
support to the Union Democratic ticket and we
shall sweep from existence in this State both the
sectional factions known Republicans and
Brecknridgers. We have leaders in our party,
both in the county and State who would do
honor to any political organization. Gentlemen
OF the Union Democratic party, be up and doing.
True DoUGLUs DEMOCRAT
will True Douglas Democrat" please tell us
who these remarkable State leaders are Is it
John Conness or Dick Irwin, or is it Ridge?
On the principle that " discretion is the better
part OF valor," "Tre Douglas Democrat"
should not have talked so loud just at this time.
If the " two sectional factions" should conclude
to double teams" on the Union Democracy
there wouldn't be a grease spot left Neither
timid Republicans or secessionists relish such
charges Remember that your wing of the De-
mocracy seeded from the Charleston Convention
year aud a-half ago, just because you happened
to be in the majority, and couldn't have your
own way. But for that foolish proceeding this
timid Administration would never have been in
mower.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31
To the Voters of Weaverville Township

FELLOW CITIZENS Il present nv name to yOl
as a candidate for the office of JUSTICE OF
THE PEACE of Weaverville township at the
September election, and respectfully solicit your
support | am independent of all ciqnes Of
parties.
On the allabs0rhing subject of the Uaion
have only to say that | have sworn to suppl
the Constitution of the United States, and ,Bg
never falter in my fidelity to it, or the UniAN
has formed JAMES f. BROWN.
WeaverVille, Aug. |, 1861. 29te
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

Political T4LK.-McQuaid, the Marysville
eXpounder of bogus Democracy, treated our citi-
zcns to an uncalled for quantity Of his opinion
on Wednesday night. The party would thrive
better if such men were kept at home. Frank
Ganabl, of Siskiyou, also spoke, and did himself
greater credit.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

ELECTION Returns Election officers in the
different precincts will confer great favor by
sending with their official returns duplicate
statement of the vote, for general reference.
Give the messenger who brings The returns brief
statement of the vote for leading officers "a
slip Of paper. 1t will very much aid US in pro
curing definite returns for our next issue
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31
Constable Independent Candidate

lssy~ The voters of Wravervlle township are
hereby informed that WILLIAM PRATER will
be an Independent candidate for CONSTABLE
at the September election, and soIicits the suta.
ges of the independent voters of the township
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

VOLUNTEERS CALLED FoR.-By authority of
Gov. Downey Brigadier Gen. Ryan calls for a
company of mounted riAemen to guard the lives
and property Of the Humboldt people from In
dian depredations The company will be enrolled
for three months service.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

BENEFIT BALI..--We are requested to announce
that a Ball for the benefit of Mrs Dorsey will be
given at Hockers Hall, on Tuesday evening next.
The beneficiary is worthy lady who has been
confined TO her bed by sickness for some weeks,
and who together with her children, stand very
much in need Of assistance.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31
For Justice of the Peace.

ES~Wc are authorized to announce that VIII.
LIAM MOLONEY is an Independent candidate
for e.election to the office of JUSTICE OF THE
IEACE Of Weaverville township. 29te.
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Died:
To the Voters of the 26ih Senatorial District.

FELLOW CITIZENS Il have Just learned that
"a report has been put in circulation to the effect
that | have withdrawn. Such is not only not the
TRUTH but from my late canvass through Trinity
county ! have every assurance of being your
next State Senator Respectfully,
A. c. LAWRENCE.
Mnersville, Aug. 27, 1861
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31
Constable Weaverville Township.

ISAAC II. BALL announces to the voters Of
Weavervlle township that he will be an Indepen
dent candidate for the office of CONSTABLE,
at the coming election. 29
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

NEITHER FISH NOR FLEsH.-The worst enemies
of the Union cause are those who, pretending to
its support. az sneakingly throwing every OBJ
stacle in the way Of the war policy Of the Admi-
nislration. Stockton independents
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

THE Sacramento Bee publishes letter written
by a resident Of North Fork to his brother in that
city. The writer closes by saying that Ansel
Sanford and Harry Boyle bad been killed by In
dams at Hay Fork" Without fear of contradic-
ton we assert that Harry Boyle was not killed.
If be was remarkably correct duplicate of him
visited Weaverville few days ago. Sanford
=" still liVesp
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31
Constable Weaverville Township

JACK HULSE announces to the voters Of
Weaverville township that he is the Republican
candidate for reelection to the Office of Consta.
bic. 1ntn
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31
For Constable.

OWEN FINNEGAN is a candidate for re.elec.
tion to the office of CONSTABLE of Weaver.
Vile township, III September. 30te
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS, almost with his dying
words, exbOrted all Union men to stand by the
Administration. He endorsed the policy of Mr..
Lincoln, as the only way TO preserve unsullicd
our national honor.-SaH Jose .nercuIy.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31
Constable Weaverville Township.

JAMES KEEFE announces that he will be a
Independent candidate for Constable at the con
ing election.
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or Q O N S { "a 10 le.

EDITOR JoURNAL: PLEASE announce in yOl
paper that | am an Independent candidate 10
CONSTABLE of Weaverville township.
ASA TAYLOR
Miltown, August /, 1851. 2yIe
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

FRUT.-The Weavervile market is overrun
with every variety of fruit Wagons from Shasta
and Red Bluff arrive daily, and fruit costs only
a trifle more here than in San Francisco.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

CHELLIs IN HUMBOLDT - A correspondent,
" Acta," writing from Arcata, Humboldt county,
says he considers Mr.. Cbellis, the Republican
candidate for Lieutenant Governor, nulliler.
In the course of a speech delivered there on the
2lst ins he stated " that in case the State failed
to furnish adequate military force to subdue
the Indians, the county might retain (per force)
the State portion Of taxes collected and appro
pirate the amount to aid in quellng Indian dis
turbances that the people had asked for protec-
tion for ten years past and had never received
an adequate amount" or language to that effect.
Our correspondent is under the impression that
this State has paid or is responsible to the amount
of four or five hundred thousand dollars for
prosecuting Indian wars in several counties.
Probably our informant differs with Mr.. Chells
in politics, and can't appreciate this little ruse
of an opposition candidate to tickle the fancy of
the dear people whose suifrages be solicits.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31
For Constable.

EDWARD B. BLAKE is an Independent can
didate for Constable of Weaverville Township al
the coming election. 3Ote
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

SAD AccIDENr.-Little Joseph Joynt was al
most instantly killed on Wednesday, by rolling
log, which fractured his skull He was q bright
little fellow Of five and half years
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

"PATRloTIc FUNDi-We have been handed a
circular signed by Ira p. Rankin, S. j. Hensley,
d. D. Cotton, Eugene Casserley, II. W. Hallock
and John Sine, recommending that al the com
ing election contribution box be placed at the
polls in each precinct, that patriotic citizens
may have an opportunity to make donations for
the benefit Of the wounded Of our army aud the
destitute families Of those who are now fighting
the country's battles.
The sums collected will be forwarded to the
county clerk, and by him to Ira =. Rankin, chair
man OF the Patriotic Fund" Committee.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31
For Justice Of the Peace.

s. CARRIGAN announces to the voters OI
Weavervlle township that be will be candidate
for Justice of the Peace at the coming eecIIOn'
and respectfully solcts their suffrages. "a
Weayervlle, July u, 1861. 20
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

SPEAKING-C. b. Eastman, Democratic candi-
date for the State Senate, Hon. j. S. Ptzer, Hon.
Jno. c. Burcb. and other speakers will address
the citizens OF WeaVeryille, on Monday evening
next.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Justice of the Peace.

We are authorized to announce CEIPHAS
WOOD as an Independent candidate for Justca
of the Peace of Weaverville township. 81
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

A SECESSION DOCuMENT.-B Bolts, of Sacramento,
has issued an address to the people of California,
which is aud ont secession. lie says he defends
every act of the South and don't care who knows
it, Yreha Lni0R.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

WAGON ROAD BALL.-The Ball held at Douglas
City on Thursday night, for the benefit of the
road leading from Douglas City to Grass Valley
Creek, Was largely attended. A press VI business
prevented US from attending.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

The following item, dated Washington, Aug.
18th, came by the last Pony: Three weeks ago
NJ. Thouvonel French Minister of Foreign AT
fairs, transmitted a note to the English Govern
ment. proposing to come to closer understand
ing respecting the United States. The English
Cabinet asked a more explicit statement. The
reply received was that England should unite
with France for the purpose Of procuring tobacco
and cotton from the United States in the Au-
tumn. The English Government responded it
could enter into no such arrangement.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

ais any body waiting on you? ?" said polite
dry goods clerk to a girl from the country
" Yes, sir, !" said the blushing damse, " that's my
feller outside. He wouldn't come in.'
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

SECEsH l-NIGGER IN THE FENCE - Peace or
War," a secesh document printed at Sacramento,
comes from the embrace of the San lose Tribune.
Wor runs, Bits IS f. Journal.
The Tribune received at this Office has delivered
itself of "Peace or War;" and several kindred
Documents lately. We've had enough.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

"PEACE MEN'-Under this caption the Napa
RcpOrteT says, when rebels are in arms, peace is
treason. When our country is in peril, peace
towards her enemies is cowardice.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

Fusion PRoBABLE.-A San Francisco dispatch
of August 26th, says that combination will be
made by the Republicans and Union Democrats,
for the defeat Of the secession State ticket Stan
ford is to head the list for Governor, and an
equal number Of candidates of either party selec-
ted to make up the ticket This is II should
he ; there can really be but two parties in the
approaching canvass.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

DISTRICT ATToRNEY-The position is one re-
quiring lawyer of talent and experience There
are three candidates in the fed-Jno. Murphy,
Union Democratic, Jno. n Best, Republican, and
Capt Best is making no particular effort for
election Mr. Murphy has canvassed the county
thoroughly, and without doubt will have the
support OF the party TO which he belongs Judge
Williams is an able scholar aud lawyer, has filled
the position with credit to himself and justice to
the county, and will without doubt be re elected.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

THmD CONGREsslONAL CANDIDATES.-The Re-
publicans have nominated f. f. Low, of Yuba,
the Breckenridge Democracy Frank Ganahl, Of
Sskiyou, and the Union Democracy Joseph Il.
Gitchell, Of Los Angeles.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

TERRIBLE DlsAsTER.-The j. A. .NcC7e'idnd,
an independent steamer running between Sacra-
mento and Red Bluff, exploded her boiler on
Sunday last, three miles below Knights Land
ing, killing and severely wounding some thirty
persons The steamer Gem, OF the regular line,
took the survivors TO Sacramento. The Union
gives the following list of killed and wounded ::
Killed.. Gardner lumber dealer, Sacramento;
Joseph Arcega, wood dealer, Sacramento j..
Webster, Mate Of the boat G. S. Howell. Clerk
of the boat, Sacramento county John Tenny,
barkeeper Noel Hubert, Knights Landing {;
Haron Leland, Knights Landing James -,
fireman another fireman, name unknown Isaac
Keal, Knights Landing James Morrow, died
from injuries in Sacramento two cooks, names
unknown; one passenger name unknown.
Wounded.-Captain Mills, badly scalded ; An
drew Flynn, leg blown off and both arms broken;
James Clark, deck hand, leg broken James
Bowman, engineer, slightly injured S. S. Bald
win. pilot, slightly injured j. c. Champion
pilot, slightly injured j. NJ Cott passenger
slightly Injured James Cox, passenger, slightly
injured.
The steamer sunk in fifteen feet of water, and
together with the cargo is total loss.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

WITHDRAwN.-W are informed that j. Chad.
bourne, Esq, the Republican nominee for State
Senator, notified the chairman of the County
Central Committee a few days ago that he would
not be candidate any longer. Not having seen
the letter of withdrawal, we are unable to give
the gentlcmans reasons for such course. The
race is now between DR.. Sburtleff and A. c. Law
renee, Union Democratic candidates, and Wm. A.
Nunnally, nominee of the 4" National Democratic
party.r
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31
Justice of the Peace.

NJ w. PERSONETTE announces that he son
Independent candidate for re election to the Of
flee of Justice of the Peace of Weavervlle town
ship. 3Ote
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M a rrie e d !:

At Hoopa Valley, klamath county, Aug. 18th,
by Justice b. l.. Warriner, THOMAS FIrcH to
BRIDGET DUNLEVY.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

CoNFIRMED.-The schooner Hannibal arrived
at New York, August 10Th. She reports that the
pirate craft SUMTER, was captured by a U. S..
man. Of war, and taken to Curacao.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

HOME AGAIN.-The Indian fighters who left
North Fork three weeks ago, with under-Sherif
Ham as leader have returned. They did ticket
some redskins for 4" kingdom come," we are told,
but none of those engaged in the late outrage at
Big Bar.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

RATHER BoLD.-A San Francisco dispatch of
Aug. 26th says:
The Secessionists say they intend to elect their
Sheriff and District Attorney in each county as
far as they can, and then resist the collection Of
the Income Tax, and thus bring on civil war.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

A SOUTHERN UNION LOVING CITIZEN is said
that Judge Wayne, of the U. S. Supreme Court,
though a citizen of Georgia, is now in Washing
ton for the purpose of taking his accustomed seat
on the Bench.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-31

Weaverville Aug. 9th, 1861.