Weekly Trinity journal., 1865-12-02
Gathering of the Layv-1Iakers. :

lure A distinguishing leature OF the DOuy Will
be that of familiarity and knowledge in Legsla-
tive business, many of the Senators holding over
from last term, while majority, perhaps, of the
newly-elected members of both branches have
been members of former Legislatures. Know
ing this, the people may expect more than is or
dinary looked for from their lawmakers. We
hope to see the incoming Legislature organized
without unnecessary delay, and its labors per-
| formed without any of the disgraceful accompa-
niments which have marked some preceding ones,
| leaving p record which the people will cherish,
and to which its members may hereatterpolnt with
pride. We further trust that no member VIII be
so reckless of his own interests as to neglect or
refuse to receipt for his per diem at the end OF
each week. The last treasury count by State Of
! ficers showed balance of some eight hundred
! thousand on hand the boarded twenties are 1T
orally rusting in the State vault. Let them be
got in circulation early as possible
1t is quite certain that no business Of import
ance will be done until United States Senator
| is chosen, unless the Legislature should unwlse-
! " conclude to Law it over, and run the risk OF
having the next one lift latter-day Democratin-
| to that important seat. We want no such repre-
sentative in the National councils. y man should
! be selected who is awake to the interests and ne
cessities of California. There are plenty such
ready to sacrifice their own personal interests by
accepting the position.
The first business should be the adoption of the
Constitutional Amendment, and the passage OF
a Registry Law and repeal of the Specific Con-
| tract Act should follow. Several local Bills OF
interest to'Trinity county alone, are talked Of
Some should become laws, others should not
We hope to see the law relating to the collection
! of Foreign Miners license so amended rs to be
of some noticeable benefit, or abolished entirely.
This matter will be referred to again.
MCRDERoUs AssAULT.-On Saturday last Ed.
Nuzzy lodged a complaint against Tim. Casey, of
Indian Creek, on a charge of assault with intent
to kill. The circumstances, as near as we can
learn, are these: On the morning of the 18th
Muzzy and VI. Bennett of Douglas City, started
with team loaded with merchandise for parties
on Indian Creek Formerly the road ran through
Casey's field near the latter place. but of late it
has been changed, and some barrier introduced
to prevent teams from passing over the old track.
part of the load for Casey, and dis
charged as they went up, no objection, as we are
Informed, being made to their passing over the
old road On the return trip, they entered
upon the forbidden track, Casey. who report
says was intoxicated, appeared and forbid their
passage over the ground. knowing that no in
jury could result to Casey from doing, and
not dreaming that matters would assume the
dangerous attitude which they did, the and
team passed on. Casey went to his house shout
dered a shot gun, and mounting his horse. over
took them. Riding up to Bennett he told him
to make his will, and pulled the trigger, but for
tunately the cap snapped. As quick possible
he levelled the gun Muzzy and fred Muzzy
lodged behind one of the oxen who received the
charge, few scattering shot striking him about
the head Discovering the serious condition of
affairs he to a cabin near by and procured
rife for defensive purposes, during which time
Casey made his escape, and that the last
seen of him on Indian Creek.
One thing is plain-that it was a cold-boodcd
attempt to murder on Casey's part and we hope
he will be brought to justice. The failure of the
gun in the first instance, and the intervening
in the second, alone saved the lives of two good
citizens, whose only ofense was passing over
strip OF ground not worth the powder required'to
blow his victims into eternity. Even though
they We're guilty Of trespass, Casey should be
taught that attempt at their lives was not the
proper or legal manner of seeking redress. Con-
stable Trask and John ]. Kellogg, of Douglas
City, went in pursuit of the offender, but at the
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