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Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

SETTLED WITHOUT FIGuT.--The misunder-
standing lately existing between the two Chinese
companies Of this place has finally been settled
without the shedding of blood. Representatives
of both companies are expected here from San
Francisco to-day. From what we can ascertain
both parties are now thoroughly convinced that
the See Yup man murdered on Hay Fork some
weeks since, came to his death at the hands of
either Indians or white men, instead Of one of
his own countrymen. Fruit. one of the deserters
who left here in charge of Capt. Martin last
week, acknowledged at the Summit House, on
the Weaverville and Shasta road, when ques-
toned as to where he got his twenty dollar
pieces, that he had killed Chinaman at Hay
Fork, and taken his money. He probably told
the truth, as himself and companions passed the
locality about the time of the murder. At all
events both China parties satisfied that the
murder not committed by Chinaman, and
have agreed to bury the Ratchet.
Soon after the murder was done the Hop Wo
Company here arrested and confined the China
man supposed to have committed the deed,
claiming further that he had taken one or more
oyster of gold buried under the floor of
the deceased mans cabin. This act led to the
active preparations for a fight. Now: however,
all have arrived at the same conclusion-that
the crime was not committed by a Chinaman-
and quiet reigns.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

TRIHIrY CEsrgh COPPER MINEs.-During q re-
cent visit to the northeast corner of the county
We gained much information relative to the
late Copper discoveries near Trinity Center, and
have good reason to believe that within year
from this date large quantities of rich ore will
be shipped from the several lodges in that Sec
ton, Work is actively progressing in the Cop
per Greek mine Although the lead has moi
been reached yet, a considerable quantity Of
yich float ore has been taken out. The Company
have completed good road from Trinity Center
to the Wholesome eight miles. Parties inter-
ested are enthusiastic in the belief that they
have got q a good thing" The assessments, SO
Tar, have been promptly paid, and the Company
10 free from debt.
Two or three miles east of the Copper Creek
mine ledge has been discovered and dubbed
the +" Rattlesnake." It was located by residents
Of Whiskytowh, Shasta county, and the rock SO
far taken out is rich in copper. The Mountain
King" and one or two others are commanding
much attention. Indications of Copper may be
found anywhere in the high, bleak-looking range
between the Trinity and Sacramento, and we
shall not be surprised to hear that lodges as
rich as any on the coast have been discovered
before the end of the year.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

AUTOMATICALLY ARRANGED.-Some days since
Chinese gardener, working near Wcavervil!e,
was found murdered, and a countryman belong
ing to different company who occupied shanty
close at hand, was arrested by the authorities as
the murderer The matter duly telegraphed
to the heads of the See Yup and Hop Wo COM
panies in this city, and the 'hcad men met
and talked the matter over. After full consul
tation and examination it was mutually conceded
and agreed by the high contracting parties that
the not murdered by his neighbor at
all, but by the Indians who came down on the
luckless defunct and helped him to shuttle off
this mortal coil in hurry, while the party now
under arrest was making the dust fly on the road
to the nearest chaparral, in which he lay secret
ed until the red skins went their way with the
plumber. This having been voted understood,
the heads of the two houses yesterday tele-
graphed to their respective agents at Weaverville
as follows: q Remain quiet Matter all settled.
Head men start tomorrow" The arrested party
will now be liberated, and the matter is settled
without litigation.
We find the above in the Alta California Of
August lst. 1t has reference to the Chinese
troubles which have attracted considerable at
tention here during the past fortnight. The kill
ing, however, took place in Hay Fork Valley,
instead of near Weaverville. We are informed
by prominent Cinnamon belonging to the belig-
erent parties that the matter has been satisfac-
torily arranged.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

SPIKED THEIR GUSs.-The Peace Democrats
have been playing strategy lately, and have got
caught at 1t. Their talk has been the Admins
tration did not want peace; that it would not
entertain any peace propositions coming from the
rebels. For the purpose of impressing the peo-
pie with the belief that the rebels wished for q
peace, prayed for peace, but that the Admins
tration would not listen to the word, the Ben
Wood Copperheads started the story that the
rebel Commissioners were at Niagara with peace
propositions to our Government. The story was
false, and its object to make Copperhead
capital by conveying the idea that the rebels had
sued for peace, but the Government would not
even listen to them. President Lincoln, how
ever, very properly and promptly spiked that
Copperhead gun. Although the story of rebel
Commissioners asking for peace false, the
President was quick to announce in the most
public manner that safe conduct would be grant,
ed to any and all parties asking peace on behalf
of the rebels, and that any peace propositions
they might submit will be fairly considered
Thus the great peace gun of Copperheadism is
effectualy spiked.
The truth of the matter is, that we all want
peace; We pray for it, long for it, and fight for
it. The Administration and the people will at
any time gladly listen to proposals for peace from
the rebels; but the proposals must come from
them. We have offered terms of peace for the
last three years those terms are still open and
tney simply are that the reoels snail lay down
their arms and submit to the laws of the United
States. 1t is the earnest aspiration of every pa
triot that we may have peace-that the rebels
will make peace propositions. But we cannot
have peace until we conquer it. The best and
truest peace men are those who do most to sus-
tain the Government who help fill its armies,
who assist in winning its victories. The real
enemies of peace are those protested Peace
Democrats who constantly encouraging the
rebels n narSiSt in their resistance the laws
of the land The anti-peace men are the Woods,
the Wellers, the Vallandghams. The peace men
are the Grants, the Shermans, the LincolnS.-
Sacramento Bee.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

JUNCTION Cry" Yapitoo - sends us the fol-
lowing under date July 28th
The water is about dried up, but the miners
are preparing for next winter. Some on the
river bars doing pretty fair for this of
the year. Giveen Co.'S ditch gives employ
ment to a good many white men and Chinese
between this place and McGlivray's. Philbrook
l. Tye are engaged bringing ditch from Canon
creek above Buffers to Dacey's ranch, and are
pushing the work rapidly. When finished it
will allow dozen good claims to be opened and
worked on the RANCH which have heretofore laid
unworked for want of water. There few
claims around here which good as any in
Trinity county. II Mckinney l. Moores claims
and Martin Fagan's had been in Idaho some
other far-of place they would have attracted
much more attention. On account of the last
dry winter times rather dull here now but
still it is livelier than in most other places in
the county. The Fisher Bros. intend to give a
grand Ball about the middle of September, and
will spare no expense or exerton to make it n
pleasant occasion Those who best know them,
know that when they set out to do anything they
generally do it we'll.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

some one has discovered in Tom Payne S
~ Crisis " passage appropriate to the times. 1t
is this Rebellion, like hell, is not easily con-
quered, but we have this satisfaction with us,
that the harder the conflict the more glorious
the triumph" Remarking on the passage in
question, the Marysville Appeal says: True,
to letter. The rebellion is hard to conquer,
but when the conflict is over, it will be a glorious
victory Traitors will be defeated, their allies,
the Copperheads disgraced and in oblivion, and
the Country redeemed and disenthralled from
slavery. Glorious the triumph which wipes out
traitors and National disgrace. Glorious it will
be when this great country becomes one united
and free nation.''
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

NEW MEDICAL FIRM.-By reference to our ad.
vertising columns it will be seen that Drs Thorn
as and Wilson have formed copartnership fol
the practice of medicine, &c. Of DR.. Thomas
It Is hardly necessary to speak, as his long resi-
dence and extensive practice have made him
known to almost every one in the county. DR.
Wilson has had large practice in Butte coun.
~, and comes highly recommended from medi-
cal men and others an accomplished member
Of the Medical faculty, and during his short res
idence here has shown himself skillful physi.
siap apd urbane and courteous gentleman.
We congratulate the people of Trinity in hav-
ing at their disposal such talent to guard them
from the ills which flesh is heir to.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

"THE CALIFORNIA LEDGER. Mr.. A. Magee
one Of the proprietors of, and travelling solicito,
for the above excellent weekly paper, published
at San Francisco, at 50 year in advance, is in
toYn. The ledger has been in existence for two
asd a-half years, during which time it has found
ats way into thousands of families in this State
It is literary publication, filed with interest
ing reading matter, and entirely eschewing poll
tics. Mr.. Magee will remain here a day or two
and VIC desire to say to heads of families and
others that So invested in the Ledger will Ger.
tainly bring full and satisfactory return.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

CHALLENGE SALooS.-As will be seen by ad-
yestsement, new firm now occupies this old
and popular place of resort. Dan Bennett, who
has been either sole or part proprietor for the
past FIVE years, has associated with him Mr.. S.
Blanchard, gentleman well known as an old
and esteemed citizen, and thorough business
man. We bespeak for the new firm a fair share
of public patronage in their line. The Chal-
lenge is one of the most tastefully decorated pa-
ces of resort in Eorthern California. This Office
returns thanks to Bennett & Blanchard for their
remembrance in the shape of divers bottles OF
" Cliquot," furnished on opening day
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06
Assignee Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE IS
ID sued out of the County Court of the State
of California, in and for the county of Trinity
in the matter Of Peter Verstegcn, an Insolvent
Debtor, on the second day of August, A. D.,
1864, | am commanded to sell the following des-
cribcd real and personal property, to wit:
The one-half interest in and to certain mining
claims situate on Evans Bar, and known as the
Verstegen Co. claims. Also, one-thrd inter
est in and to a certain water ditch taking the
water from Perkins or Evans creek, and known
the Thos McGoyern and Peter Verstegen wa
ter ditch. Also, one-half interest in and to a
certG reservoir, situate the upper end OF
Evans Bar, and known as the reservoir of Pc
ter Verstagen Co. Also, one clapboard house,
situate on the upper claim of Peter Verstegen &
Co. Also, the one-half interest in blacksmith
shop and tools, the one-half interest in ny
draulic and hydraulic hose and pipes, and the
one-half interest in the sluice boxes and tools
belonging to said claims, one double-barreled
shot gun, one heavy steel sledge, one crowbar,
one wheelbarrow, and the one-half interest in a
large coal oil lamp and one cross cut saw.
Notice is hereby given that
Monday, the 2eth day OF August,
A. D., 1864, between the hours of 10 o'clock, a.
m, and o'clock, p. m, on the premises, will
sell the said above described property to the
highest bidder, for cash, in gold coin of the Uni
ted States .-Dated Weaverville, August 5, 1864.
30.ts. r. CLIFFORD, Assignee.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

WEAvERvILLE Book AND News DEPor.-M.
Oberdeener, next door to the Drug Store is now
receiving choice selected stock of Standard
Miscellaneous and School Books, Gold Pens OF
Newton Co.. manufacture, elegant Photograph
Albums, Blank Books, Stationery, Cutlery, ETC.
which he sells at triAing advance above New
York prices and freight. We thank him for q
fine Gold Pen of the above manufacture, and
pronounce it superior article. Mr.: Oberdeene,
is also in constant receipt of late publications
Eastern papers and pictorials, etc. Give him q
call if you want anything in his line.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

ENTIRELY PossIBLE.-An old Democrat of this
county who had read the particulars of the vii
famous plot of the Copperheads to erect a
Northern Republic, remarked to US that in hi:
belief Weller, lately sent to Alcatraz for his
overbearing, reasonable talk, was in the secrets
of the organization. Further, he declared his
belief that some of the Democratic leaders in
Trinity were {. in the same fix Cruel as the
suggestion seems, it is entirely possible that our
Democratic friend was right There many
true Democrats in Trinity who begin to enter
tain the same views. The dastardly conduct
and talk of the principal Copperhead leaders
and prints begin to open their eyes,
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

BURNING OF CHAMBERsBURG.-O the morning
of July Both FIVE hundred rebels belonging to
Early's command, under McCausland, entered
Chambersburg, Penn, and fired the city, about
two-thirds Of the most thriving portion of which
was consumed. All the public buildings, hotel:
and stores were burned The loss is estimated
at over a million of dollars. Averll had gone
in pursuit of rebel incendiaries. This intelli-
gence must be gratifying to certain Pennsylva.
mans we know of who sympathize with rebellion.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

TAKE NorIcE---Dr. R, 4. Thomas having
made q change in business, desires those whom
he has served, and who are are still indebted to
him, to make prompt settlement. A physician
life in the mountains of California is anything
hut an enviable one rain or shine, over bad OF
good roads, he feels it his duty to respond to
every call for medical aid, and where suffering
can Be aiieviated. Those indebted had better
heed the Dr.'s appeal.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

Az INTERESTING DocUMENT.-We are indebted
to Hon. John CONFESS for bound copy of the
reports of the Committee on the Conduct of the
War, containing the full testimony taken in con-
nection with the Fort Pillow massacre as we'll
as that of returned prisoners from Richmond
and other prisons 1t also contains number of
illustrations of emaciated Union soldiers, taken
from life, who had suffered everything but death
in the starvation holes Of the rebel capital. We
are under obligations to the Senator.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

Gwls.-A correspondent writing from Havana,
June 2sth, says VIM. NJ. Gwiu touched at that
port route for Mexico, where, it is said; he is
to have position in the treasury department Of
the new empire. If this be true, and should the
great Lime Pointer succeed in securing the CO.
operation of his lieutenant butcher, Terry, Max
imilian will be his meat " within the year
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06
Attention! Tax Payers!

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that a meet
IN ing of the Board of Supervisors of Trinity
county, as Board of Equalization, will be held
at the Clerks Office, in Weaverville, on
Monday, the sth day Of August,
A. D., 1864, at 10 o'clock, a. ~, to equalize the
assessment of the county for the fiscal year of
lS6+'65. A. J. LOOMS, Clerk.
weaverville, August 4, 1865. 3oIw.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

WAR AN INTERNAL LIE Without any aston
ishment, whatever, we find the following enor-
nous lie in the Marysvlle Express:
"Three thousand farms in Ohio are left with.
out q man to attend to them-thousands of fields
are left to wither for the want of hands to cult-
vate themS It is the same everywhere to great
o. or less extent. In many towns in New Jersey
the last CONSUMPTION took about every man liable
TO military duty.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

The Red Bluff Independent refers to the with
drawal from its columns of the advertisements
Of two leading mercantile firms of that place.
The cause for this move is promised next week.
Perhaps you are not Coppery enough to suit their
tastes, Bishop The Independent does not intend
to tpeg-out in consequence.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

TIRE MEXICAN ExprRH.-The "dry rot " has
already commenced sapping the foundation OF
this new born Empire Old Gwin is the treas
urer of Max. If the old " Lime Pointer" don't
take all the hair off the Dutchmau before twelve
months, there is more eirtue in sour krout than
generally conceded.-Aonitor (Alpine county,
fT0xsffe
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

$Ew OFrIcERs.-An election for officers of the
iCopRss Creek Mining Company was held at Trim
ity Center en- Monday, August lst The follow
ing were chosen Ii. Y. Fitch T. j. Hubbard
q. n. Ehjtpore, c, Fader and R. F. Strickland
Directors T. J. Hubbard, President; Chas H.
vose, Secretary II. NJ Allen Treasurer
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

Cor HIS DEsERTs.-Gus. Quinten notorious
renegade and desperate fellow, living in Nevada
county, got his just dues few days ago. The
Transcript tells that for several weeks be had
been amusing himself by hurrahng for jeff.
Davis, shooting at American flags and otherwise
disturbing the peace ct San Juan. The officers
set out to arrest him, and on arriving at his
house were fired on by deceased and HIS father
and brother. The officers returned the fire and
Gus. Quinten was killed at the first volley, and
his brother wounded in the arm. Qulnten Is the
same fellow who shot Col. Sherman, editor OF
the Esmeralda Star, some time since, because OF
some well-deserved comment on his character.
THE RoBBERs.--The gang of stage robbers
who recently captured large amount of money
belonging to Wells, Fargo & Co., with single
exception, are now dead or in custody, the alta
says. Four horses, four splendid saddles twelve
new revolvers, rifles and other arms and accou-
trements of the gang, are in the hands of the
captors, and of the plumber for which these men
committed murder and risked and lost their lives
and liberty, not single dollar remains to the
credit of JEFF. Davis Co., their friends in
California.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

FIRE.-We. learn from the Courier that the resi-
dence OF c. W. Taylor, near Whiskytown, was
entirely destroyed by fire the night of the 2sd
ult., during the absence of Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor.
All the books of the Whiskytown Gold, Silver
and Copper Mining Company, oil which Taylor
was Secretary, were DESTROYED
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

CALIFORNIA REBELS IN FRoST.-'' We can no
longer affirm says the Marysville Appeal, that
the Democracy of California has not furnished
soldiers for the Federal army II. a. Higley
formerly Surveyor General, and E. j. Sanders,
formerly resident of Sacramento, the two
rebel Majors sent to General Foster, at Charles
ton, to be placed in the front under rebel fire, in
retaliation on General Jones' the rebel com
mander at Charleston, for having put Union Of
fcers within range of Fosters guns. to frighten
him into cessation of the bombardment Of that
city. Hgley take survey Of the rebel
shells as they come over from Charleston, and
Sanders can keep his books.
We notice, also, that Phil T. Herbert the
waiter slayer, and former representative of
California in Congress, was severely wounded in
the battle Of Mansfield, Louisiana. Pity he
wasn't killed
SOLDIERS VoTE.-According to the list pre-
pared by Adjutant General Evans, there axe
about 5000 California volunteers entitled to
vote at the next election But the time Of ser
vice of many of them will expire before the cleo
ton is held The soldiers vote will probably
not exceed 8 800.
DELEGATEs.-The Tehama Union County Con-
yenton met at Red Bluff on the Goth and elected
NJ. S. Wadsworth, Owen Gerry, W. Chalmers
and l.. NJ. Potter delegates to the Union State
Convention.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

LOOK OUr.-If any in this vicinity dis
covers that his neighbor has recently added a
fine lot of young Poland fowls to his hennery,
and will notify us of the fact, he will be thanked
and something more,
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

pervisors will meet as Board of Equalization.
Oliver Stuart advertises lost Note, which the
finder will ohlge by leaving at Kelton l. Kel-
logg's store, Douglas City. Persons liable to
paw Excise Tax are referred to the notice Of Dep
uty Collector Norcross-
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

MORE TRour.-Langdon was in town again on
Wednesday, and deposited dozen or two of
splendid Rush creek trout with us. They didn't
keep long, Chauncey, but then it was not your
fsulf
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

DsAD.-Gen. George P. Morris, one of the
editors of the New York Home Journal, died on
the 9th of July, at the age of 81 years.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

TEE Sacramento Bee learns that J. E. Vinton
the temperance advocate, is on a ecturing trip
through the copper mines in the middle counties.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

STRIKE.-Most Of the quartz miners of Vir-
GINA and Gold Hill formed into procession on
the LIST instant, and paraded the streets, led by
two bands of music, because number of COM
panies had given notice that wages would be re-
duced to SO so day.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06
Settle Up!
DIR. II. A. THOMAS

HAVING MADE CHANGE IN HIS BUSI-
/ / ness, would inform those indebted to him
for professional services that immediate set
Element is desired, and hopes those indebted will
come forward without delay, and obviate the ne
cessty of enforcing settlement.
Weaverville, Aug. /, 1864. 30.tf.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

LAST week, in San Francisco, mortgage was
recorded IN the Hall of Records which had S4s2
worth Of revenue stamps attached
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

ONCE A WEgK.-Owing to the unusual striu-
gency of the money market the Carson Indeps1d-
ent, lately daily paper, is to be issued as a
weekly hencefofth
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

ScgooL TgUsrEE.-Edward A. Kelton, ESQ.,,
has beeR appointed Trustee of Douglas City
School District, to fill the vacancy occasioned
BY the removal of John Carr from the District
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-08-06

J. W. SlNoSroY, the war correspondent OF the
Bulletin, says that during the days battle
on the Chickahominy, Grant lost 5000 men in
tan minutes