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CONGRESS--TUEsDAY.

Immediately upon the opening of the Senate, Mr. BAY
ARD of Delaware and referred to the fact of the
adoption Of the rule requiring Senators take the
oath prescribed by the act of July 1862 and declared
himself ready to comply with the decision Of the body.
Mr. RICHARDSON, of Illinois, said that he disapproyed
the policy Of this test OATH but lad objection
to take it. Both Mr.. Bayard and Mr. Richardson then
took aud subscribed the oath Mr. BAYARp addressed
the Senate 10 regard to the he had taken on the
subject saying that after reflection be had come to the
conclusion that he bad been greatly in in his fret
dstemir alton There another course open TO him
and after thirty years service his connexion with this
body would His objections rested on coed
constitutional grounds but those who had taken this oath
heretofore he presumed were satisfied of their duty in
the premises Those who did not know him might have
supposed he had other for making the contest and
inviting the discussion which he had done. But he had
made the opinion of others popularity his stand
ard Of action He went to refer to military subverson
in Delaware and to give his views Of the position of Il
country this time referring his early declarations on
The war; and the origin Of and resns that are likely to
follow the great struggle under the influences By which
controlled, regarding it destned to lead to further
discussions and divisions in the country and different
character Of institutions He concluded by renewed init
nations Of his early resignation.
In the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the debate on
The JOINT resolution amendatory OF the con6scation law
was continued BY Mr.. FERNANDO Woon who maintained
that the repeal OF measure which had prevented Pre-
sdential veto and which part of the oonAscaton
law would be gross violation Of ustce and right 30 far
as attempted to deprive the heirs Of persons atanted
Of treason OF the fee Of their real estate h then
decided to argue in favor Of the appointment Of oomms
souers to Richmond. and said that such course was
pursued during Shays rebellion the war Of 1919, the
Whisky insarrecton, the Mexican war, and the Utah
disturbances-the Government in these cases treating
with those in arms This subject was then laid over
The House passed the joint resolution Of the Senate
deng the thanks Of Congress to Majors Generals Hooker
Meade, Howard, Banks, and Burnside aud the officers
and men under their command Also thanks to Cornelius
Vanderbilt for the gift to the Government Of the steam
ship Vanderbilt The House also passed the Senate bill
authorizing the Secretary Of the Interior admit the
Insane Asylum persons who may become insane in this
District during the present war; and may DO without
the means OF support The consideration Of the deficiency
appropriation bill ,vas then resumed
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UNION RAID ON JAMES RIVER, CvA)
FoarREss MONROE. JAN %

FORTRESS MONROE, JAN. %, 1864
Hon Edtoin M. Stanton, Secretary Of War:
Brgader General Graham, by my direction, went with
three armed Transports and competent force to the Pc
ninsuls, made landing in the James river seven miles
below Fort Powhatan. known the Brandon Farms and
captured twenty-five Of the enemy, OF the signal
corps acd brought away ninety nine negroes destroyed
"a 900 pounds OF pork large quantities Of and corn
captured soop anil schooner and two hundred and forty
boxes and five Jews who we're preparing 10
the blockade, and returned without the loss of man.
BENZ F. BUTLER
Major General Commanding
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This body is approaching the earth with such rapdty
that will probably become visible to the eye BY tomor
row night An opera-slass Of moderate power will
tsnly show it,
Att p M u win be at an altitude Of ACE above tn,
nor 10 direction NJ 500 W. 1t will be south Of aud
below Beta Csssiope, which win then be acme GO dis.
tant q.
Tuesday, 26th January, 1864.
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AFFAIRS IN THE REBELLIoUs STATES

Under the head Of Few Facts )" the Richmond Wbio
Of the ls Of January presents the following statement
the rebel condition:
"Three thousand men in Longstreets corps are bare
foot; Jubnstns army 10 suffering terribly fir want Of
blankets and cotbing Lees soldiers ds ute Of socks
and other necessary clothng and the whole energies
the Confedrrscy are summoned to supply the drmaDd
The prospect for clothing year dark aud gloomy
cannot be got through the blockade and thre are no
materials In the home market Tn, both Of lea
her and wool are diminishing every month the supply Of
food equally scant; very little bacon 10 left beef go
ing aud mutton would not feed great armies could it
be had the crops failing and prices constantly going
up besides, there labor without which there be
no production the coDscrpton taking to the ranks all
the whites, and the negro will not work. Even If he
would, he could not prevent famine, which would bring
nsurrecton with Then without crops horses cannot
be- fed, and an army without horses lie wi bout
limbs. Even now, horses sufficient to the purposes
If the sting army obtained with the greatest fl
Guilty. that it is utterly impossible TO double the army
and the trains some exravaganty .alk of do
ing srill ur her, besides wagons and trans mu kets
cannon and ammunition be had and these Ia moi
possole to procure. There 10 now only bare suic.ncv
Of muskets and to supply present needs and as to
ammunition, Charleston and Wilmington have been
closed and the ntre beds If Tennessee torn from our
grasp the supply be than equal to the de-
mands Of the present army"
SHORT CROPS IN VIRGINIA
The Richmond Enquirer Of January 18th saw: az We
regret to learn that there very little any con-
siderable drops being made tn year several Of the
ID this puron Of the State--Campbe kra.oka Char
ottr Bediord &oe pretty generally furnished sub
tiiutes and devoted their tins to the production If large
quantities Of meat breadsfus vegetables and forage In
view OF the late enactment, rendering tn again liable 10
military duty, and the consequent imposribt OF atte d.
ing to their plantations, thes- have, rue rel
out their hed-hands t. railroad Acur ng crmpa
nies or atnf them TO the cts end towns be- there m
ployed No corn GRIP will quenty be- made and but
comparatively email extent Of land has been put Ia oats
or WHEAT What little will be rsised this year 10 those
nrnAn rftyn
tendence Of the few old dsabled men, una for military
service and will hardly suffice for home consnmp on
ing nothing for the support o the army which has here
ofore drawn abundant supplies Of provisions and forage
from these COUNTIES"
THE COMING CAMPAIGN.
The Richmond Sentinel Of january 18th says.
"The new born year lowers eloomly. To the prudent
here appears for anxious soActude while even
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A CENTSl LOOK TO YOUR INTERES rs l--CsIl
"A aud examine something urgently eeded by every per-
20 ton samples sent rRsr, by mail for twenty cents
that refails for two dollars. by X l. WOLCOfT.
dec 29-wly No. 40 CnArnAx SeuARs, NEw yoRKl
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THE COMING cAMPAIaN.

The Richmond Sentinel Of January 18th says,
" The now born year lowers eoomily To the prudent
hero appears cause for anxious soLcitude, while even
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cember, only month ago, wrote as follows:
" Ia reply to an inquiry contained in your despatch.
have to inform you that in the absence OF further
tons rom nls department you will be expected to re
main IN the same relations as now towards the (overn
meu oil the United States and MEXICO IF for any
your residence In the city Of Mexico shall become ntoe
rAbe or seriously inconvenent you will be at liberty To
resort to any other part of the country or to return a. the
UHited States No contingency IL anticipated in which
you will DO expected to address yourself TO sny other
Government than the one to which you accrededn
In the face of such representations, and of
such positions taken by the Secretary of State in
the management Of this correspondence, the reader
can see how unfoundcd are the structures to which
we adverted at the opening of this article The
best confutation Of SUCH structures is found in the
recital Of the papers themselves, without note or
comment
Another New York paper, In commenting on
what it conceives to be the attitude of our Gov
eminent towards that Of France--we allude to
the Evening Post, in it's number of Monday last
holds the following language
"All that our Government had to say to France was
this We promise no acquiescence in the asurpst Of
which yov have been guilty in Mexico We know that
you would not have venued upon IL had been that
rebellion which you supposed would require the utmost
Of our We dsdan TO purchase Of you that
respect tn the obligations Of neutrality which you ouq
voluntarily to observe. We say you we say to Eng
land II you violate these obligations sha know how
70 protect ourselves and war follows upon you DO the
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Versau0n ne nau nau Win W. DrOuyn DE auys
In the course Of conversation reference was made to
the almost universal report that our Government only
apaits the termination Of domestic troubles TO dripe
the French ont Of Me1ico This idea is carefully nHrsed
and circulated by the friends Of secession here and dong
as injnrU ioih the Government The French naturally
conclude thar they hare trouble cth ,conld be
safest TO choose their time M Drouyn de PHuys
ered to these matters and said the Emperor had
asked him it true the public journals alleged
that the United States had made formal protest against
the action OF f in Mefico, and he had told him that
such protect had been made told him that, tar
az was concerned, had received orders to make
such formal protest that relying the constant
of France TO ts purposes in Mexico and its de-
termination TO leave the people fires TO their form OF
government and not to held coloDize any portion OF
their territories, my Government had indicated to
purpose 10 interfere 10 the quarrel at the time
had not at all concealed he well knew, soil
ciude for the welbeng of that country and especial
sensveoess as to any forcbe interference in the form
OF it's Government He said these the same
views held by you to Mercer and reported by him to
this Government told him that France must well un-
dersand that did not want with herr to which he
answered that she did not certainly wish with
When referred to the rnmored cession Of Texas and
part Of Louisians to the Emperor he denying the fact
said these diabocal He added that France
wanted no territory there"
On the 2lst Of September last Mr.. Seward writes
to Mr.. Dayton as follows
The United States Government has hitherto pracsed
strict neutrality between the French and Mexico, and all
the more cheeruy because has relied the assurances
given by the French Government that it did not intend
permanent occupation Of that country any violence to
the sovereignty of ts people The proceedings OF the
French 10 Mexico regarded by many that country
aud IN this as at variance with those Owing
20 TINS circumstance it becomes very difficult for this Co
vernment to enforce rigid observance Of its neutrality
laws The President thinks it desirable that you should
seek an opportunity to mention these facts 10 Mr. Drouyn
do and TO suggest to HIM that the interests Of the
United States and, as it to u.s. the interests Of
France herself require that solution Of the present com
nen upcg the bass of the unity and independence a
Mercop
In our paper Of Saturday last We quoted q,
length the still more significant approximations Of
dr. Seward to the same effect, made under tho
dates Of September 26th and October 23d. And
the despatch Of the last date was written in reply
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The Yorkve (South Carolua) Enquirer Of the 9Th ID.
slant has The following article in renee to tn, s.r
ing condition of the people still remaining ia the city Of
Charleston:
We would call the attention Of people to the mo-
tee OF Mr. Robson, II to-day per, and hope it will
meet with prompt Response. Surely, we can spare
little OF what We have IN support of old c ia tn
her hour OF trial Nc Robson informs US hat he
there 10 grrat-some ten thousand women and cbdr.n
being dependent on his supply hem with TODD
These women living in dlenes but are enqag d
III the arsenal ordnance, d sters
ana Other avocstps all yng u d. what they can .. aid
ur caue and nc the time support FIR them
svc- but the high and great ,rcty If provi.ons
puts IL "a, "f their p~er 81 do ST. the ob-ct OF
Robsons mission - TO try snd help em by prucwrns and
srnd To the o. thse supplies whlcn w.il n,r oth.r
~i-r &C them The CRY has appointed a D. cinl con-
mltt' AL no family allowed T., draw SUP Il Def re
showing tat they are IN ne-d Of toem. Mr. Rbs q m
orms US that he has met with CREST knans- on h.
sion and although he has full power to impress he has
not used It 10 single iastance believing that the people
would more cordially respond - the cali when lft
own feelings OF patriot aud he happy to say this
been the casenearly every to whom he has sppeaed
spacing semethng Mr. Robson is buying the prosisens
he obtains at Government rates. and he will cheeruly give
any Information on being applied TO-"
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-01-30

CtTATE OF CALIFORNIA. COUNTY OF TRIM
- rY. 1t is hereby ordered that se5vice of the
in the above entitled cause he made
Completely by publication of the same in the
TRINITY 10 RNAL for at least five weeks.
7. +. JONES,
Justice Of the Peace for Wcavervlle township.
Weaverville, Jan. is, 1864. 2tet.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE IS
d sued out of the County Court of Trinity coun-
ty State of California, in action OF Benz.
Large. assignee of II. A. Parker VS. Thos. Lang,
duly attested on the 10Th day of January, 1864,
/ am commanded to sell certain frame build
ing situate in Hay Fork valley, inty OF Trlnl-
ty and State of California, lying north-westerly
from Blockburger l. Co.'S store, Immediately
across the street from said store and the land on
which said building is erected, being known as
the house and property of Thomas Lang, togeth-
er with convenient pace about the same, or so
much as may b, required for the convenient use
and occupation of said building in all directions,
adjndged to be necessary for t e convenient use
of the same. Notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the 18th day of February,
1864, between the hours of u o'clock, NJ, and 4
o o'clock, p. NJ, in front of the Court House, In
the town of Weavervile, will sell the above
described property to the highest bidder, for
cosh.-Weayeryille. Dec. 10, 1864.
JOHN p. JONES, Sheriff.
By A. NJ. KRrrTsCHSrTT, Deputy. Its
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SUM mons S.

State Of California: In Justice p. II. Payntcr's
Court, Wrdoc' e''e To~nshp, in and for the
county Of Trinity:
The People Of the stnte OF California send
greeting to GEORGE DELAVAN.
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2..at. WI FREDERICK, Agent.

NHERE rs NOTHING y
hut the purest Drugs Nsed in the
manufacture Of DR. ROBACK'S 2
BITTERS, and the Doctors great 9
medical skill renders his Medicine On
moi only Great Benefit but Dreat e
Favoritc-weli worthy of trial 2
These Bittc-s inv igoratng,- ID
pleasant to the taste and give one %
% ~ excellent appetite. For Dys- =
g repsia, indigestion and kindred So
&C colhpl"ints they cannot be excel
ID LED, and are IMP tALLELED in all
q. c~xes Of general oppression, meak-
s ness, acant Of oppetite aebing cfMe
~ bones etc. For sale by Druggists,
8 Crocers and Liquor Dealers every
g where. REMINGTON CO, Sole
Agents, 4l6 and 4ls Front street,
5 San Francisco. 5.4m.
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CREENBACKS ARE GOOD
B L T
kOBACkS ARE BETTER
Stomach BitterS :!

Tc.. thousand Bottles sold in one month. The
most popular Stomach Bittcrs in use.
ROB1CK'S BITTERS!
Good for all arrangements of the Stomach; Bill
liousness, Liver Complaint and
General Debility.
POB4CK'S BITIERS!
They possess wonderful tonic properties, giving
tone to the appetite and digestive organs.
R0B1CK7S BITTERS!
Debiltated Ladies and sedentary persons will
find in them excellent tonic.
ROB4C BITTERS!
\ wine-glass full before cs,th meal will remove
Indigestion and all liver diseases.
RObaCk's Bitters!
They cm be taken without regard to diet As
an appetiser they have no equal
ROB4CK'S BFTTERS!,
They are prepared by an old and sll.dul physi-
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ROB4 CK'S BITTERS!
Where er known they have become a standard
family 81 engineering remedy.
ROB1CkS BITTERS!
Try one bottle, and you will always use them and
recommend them to others.
ROE ACk'S BITTEiiS
For sale by wholesale and retail Druggists and
Liquor ID, .ders everywhere.
Sole Agents for the Pacific Coast
REDINGT0N & CO.,
4lG and 4IS Front treet,
For sale by San Francisco.
IL. H.ELLE.s,DOEFF,
35.4m.is. Weavcr'i lille Drug Store.
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REDEMPTION FUND NOTICE.

OFFICE TREAsURnR TRINITY CorxTy.
Wcayervllc. Dec. %. 1868.
NOTICE is lIEl.EBY GIVEN that in accord
~ ance with the provisions of an Act of Legis-
latuiv creating Redemption Fund for Trinity
county, sealed proposals for the surrender of
county Warrants will be .reces ed at the Office of
the undersigned in Weay ervile, up to the last
day of the session of the Board of Supervisors
in February next.
L<g~No buds will be received for more than the
par value of Warrants offered, and each Warrant
p: posed TO be surrendered must accompany the
bid. JOHN MCSSER,
40.tSb. County Treasurer.
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VOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED 10 appear
! before me, NJ my office in Neaverville town
ship, in the county of Trinity on the 10th day of
November, \. D., 1864, at 10 o'clock, \. NJ, to
answer unto II complaint of P. A. Dor. IS. who
sues you on a note for the sum Of SlS6, and in
terest, when judgment will be taken against you
for the said amount, together with costs and
dana. cs, il you fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff or any Constable Of Trinity co"n-
IT, qreeting ~ Ike legal service and due return
hereof
Given under my hand this 18th day of Novem-
her, i. d., 10 B. p. ii. PAINTER.
Justice of the Peace of said Township.
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CtTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County OF TRINITY.
O-lt appearing to me by affidavit that the
plaintiff in the above ltitled action has good
cause Of actor and that the said defendant has
departed from the State, it is hereby ordered that
service of 81 lmons in said action DC made upon
dc .ndant by publishing the same in the Trinity
National once a week successfully for OF least
three months. L. II. PA1NTEI
Justice Of the sac. OF said Township.
Weaverville, Nov. II, 1868.
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TERMS OF ADvERTIsIna.

VIEWS SOLID LINES or NoNPARrIL, Coz rNeE,) on
lLsss, MAXI A SaUAaH. s
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Albums and Gard Pictures.

A large and superior stock Of PHOTOGRAPH.
c A LBUMS always on hand and for sale, whole
10 and retail. great variety Of CARDS for
LBU Ms for sale very low
dPrice lists Of Albums, or Catalogues Of Cards
will be mailed to any address on the receipt Of
ID rec cent postage stamp,
Goods Of this kind win be sent by mail post
id, at manufacturers prices. 3
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other goods on hand and for sale at fair rates, -
~ b. A restricted number Of Pupils taken ID
learn the Art. spl6-1
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