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Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1866-08-04

KISD.-The Placer Herald puffs the La Crosse
Democrat; says " its editor is live Democrat
and talks through his columns as a Democrat
should This is clever, considering that one
Democrat is saying it for another who is consid-
cred by all decent journalists as the flthiest
minded wretch in the editorial profession : San
Francisco Tribune.
That's just verdict. more depraved, filthy,
olasphemous and back-hearted ink-slinger than
Brick Pomeroy cannot be found in the profession
of journalism by hunting the world through
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1866-08-04
#eekly Trinity aonrnal.

&r Cessfy Wsrrsnss and GrsssSSeks taken Ut
their ruling value in payment for subscriptions this
paper soldiers the the JOURNAL
will be furnished for Greenbacks at
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1866-08-04

MINING AccIDssr.-We are informed that Geo.
Adm had. leg broken in his mining claim on
Oregon Gulch mountain, one day last week.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1866-08-04

The best Remedy for Purifying the
Rld Strengthening Restoring the Lost Ape
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1866-08-04
@arriases:

At Evans Bar, August LIST, WILLIAM DAVID,
son of Alex. and Louisa Stiller, afed months
aud 81 days.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-08-18
Birthdays.

The birthday, especially..to young peo-
pie, is very important day. To those
who have grown up, and already formed
their characters, for good or evil, it is Of
less consequence, except to remind them
that they are one year nearer death and
the judgment. But to the boys and girls,
year often produces great changes, in
size and stature, in thought, feeling, know.
ledge, and principle. Life is q great high
way or railroad, and those birthdays are
the mi!estones upon it. They seem far
apart at first as the milestones do when
the cars first begin to move as the speed
increases, they seem more and more fre-
quent. So it is with the years. - they
grow up quick and quicker they ay, till
the last comes shortest and swiftest of oil.
Then little friends, you for whom these
mile stones are yet far asunder. be per-
suaded to turn them to wise account
Allow them to be stopping places where
to inquire if you are in the right, the safe
the best road; to ask whence you came,
and whittier you are bound, how far you
have advanced, and what you purpose to
accomplish by this journey Of life. Look
forward look backward, and re esolve-for
you are too young if you can read and
think-resolve that you will walk in no
path but that Of the just, the wise, tho
v'rtuous, which shineth brighter and
brighter unto the perfect day and that
each birthday shall find you further on
that road towards happiness and hesven.
Thus lie. the birthday, whether spent in
innocent festivity, or in the quiet round
of ordinary duty. be the best day Of ell
the year; becau3s it gives q quickening
impulse to every goo. resolution and vir-
tuous purpose. 80 shall you grow up like
young Samuel, I'm favor both with tho
Lord and also with men,"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-08-18
NUMBER 81.

II am sorry, but the country is the best
place for me- am not a Nimrod, but .
Jacob; and l enjoy keeping sheep and
reading the 'Rural.' Ny ambition il to bs
good man, FIRST class aericslturist !;
and l am heartily sorry If il clashes with
your schemes for my ease and sggrsn-
dizement. But there is one thing settled.
Mr.. Phillips can't spare his "hired mar" }"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-08-18

An i!llooking fellow was asked how
he could account for nature forming him
so ugly. Mature was not to blame,'
said he, "for when was two months Of
age / was considered the handsomeal
child in the neighborhood bu. my nurse
to revenge herself upon my pareuss for
some fancied injury at their hands, one
day spapped me array for another boy,
belonging to friend OF hers, whose child
was rather plain looking"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-08-18

A "RoAD AGENT" OUTwlrrED.-A few
days ago an lrisbman left Coperopolis for
San Andreas, or some other very fne
place with his carpet sack upon bis
lack, and when about FIVE miles upon bic
way, was met by road agent" who de-
manded bis money. Pat Immediately
dropped his pack on the ground, sat down
On it, and thus he addressed the mani
Holy Virgin, yez must be very thick
along this road; Pve only come fvs
miles, and this is the fourth time l've
been stopped and axed for me money"
is that SO p asked the highwaymau.-
BE me sowl, it's the Gospel TRUTH re-
piled Pat well, then, you had better
proceed on your way; it wouldn't pay to
go through you, now.' Pat shouldered
bis carpet bag, and they were about to
separate. when he turned around and said
Have ye iver sich thing as q match
to light me pipe wild? p Ha was sup
pied with one. and the two separated.
The lr'shman had FIVE hundred dollars
in gold coin in his bundle, and BY this
shrewdne.s saved bis money.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-08-18

In Galena, on one little street, and
within the space of four blocks. were At
one time the business places Of six pri-
vate citizens, now known as Lieut.. Gea'l
Grant, Major Gent J. A. Rawlins, Major
General Joha F. Smith. Major Gen. A. L.
Chea,lain, Brig. Genl J. Maltby, and
Brig. General j. B. Dixon. Some years
previous to the war, the law office Of the
lamensed General Baker, who fell ~
Balls Bluff, was also within tho limits
mentioned.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-08-18

A clergyman, on taking possession
Of a new living in Yorkshire, determined
to visit his parishioners and ascertain
fir m personal inspection the amount and
nature OF their spiritual wants. The frs:
call be made was on an old lady Of res
pectable family and fortune. When bs
spoke to her of our blessed redeemer,
she asked him who he meant.
'"'Don't you know said he, that Christ
came into this world to teach and to save
mankind, that he was prosecuted and put
TO death by the Jews?'
IN ever heard of him BEFORE said tho
old lady, pray, how long ago did this
happenY'
NEARLY 1000 years ago.
"Bless my heart! Aud where did this
happen T.
in Jerusalem, more than 1000 miles
from here
Dear me, parson.' said she, "sines
this is said to have happened so long ago
at such distance. let US hope that it 10
not true; let me help you to cup Of tea.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-08-18

Eastern Drafts, Uncurrent Money and Coin
bought and sold. 49,.
Collections made and remitted at current rates
of Exchange.
Drafts for sale in any country in Europe In
sums to suit.
Land Warrants for sale. Real Estate bought
and sold.
Persona, attention given to the payment of
Taxes in any county In Iowa.
Property insured against loss or damage by fire.
and goods shipped on steamboats, can be insured at
flio ONCE.
We refer 10 the following parties with whom We
have done business: National Park Bank. New
York City; Messrs. Cha rles Camblos 4 Co. Bankers
Philadelphia, Penn; Messrs. Clark. Bros. L Co.,
Bankers, st. Louis, NO.; Messrs. Scripps Preston
h Kean, Bankers, Chicago, ILL.,; First Nationsl
Bank Dubuque. Iowa. janl-C6
, 1866-08-10
Notice.

NIL persons shipping Sugars, or
I11l other merchandise to the United
States, are informed, that invoices
must be made in triplicate with the
Consular certificate attached.
Goods purchased, and goods pro
cured otherwise than by purchase,
or belonging to two or parties,
cannot be included in the same in
voice.
Declarations to invoices must be
made, as far as practicable, by the
person owning the goods, and not by
al agent.
THE CONSULAR CERTIFI-
CATE must be attached at the port
where the invoice is CONFLICT
ED.
Inherited objects of affection, or
presents, not intended for sale, and
not exceeding 5000 in value, require
no invoice.
E. I'll. PERKINS,
Consul.
, 1866-08-10

AWYER II. A. JiiRs, Military
i Judge, begs to recommend him
eolf to thu public will CarryinY ON
suits in the Upper-Court and the
Town-Courts of the Danish-westin-
dia Islands, writing documents etc.
His residence is 7 n 8 Kings Street,
Christiansted, entrance from the
gate (Lawyer c. BoRCH's house,.
, 1866-08-10

UTINDLOSTE Breve i F~rederiksteds
w P~ostcontoir IS. Albeck, Louisa Ba-
teIIe, Rachel Benjamin, Rosa Castine,
Abel Conner, Mrs. Chrestena, Cath.
Christopher, Mrs. F. Cruiser, Ang. Did
richsen, Harriet Erwin, Mrs. E. Ferris,
Hester Fredericks, Sus. Hatchett, Miss
Ann E. Jacobsen, Louisa James, Eliza
Koopman, Politibetjent Krause, Capt.
Krauzer, Elijah. KuIson, Mr.. Larson, w.
Mclean, Soldat H. Nielsen, John Patrick,
John PentIand, Madame Petersen, Mrs.
Petsen, Mrs. O'ReiIy, Andrina Rogers,
Mrs. M. Samuel, Mrs. F. Schuster, Carl
williamson, Mrs. Penny Williams.
, 1866-08-10

Consulate Of the United States Of America,
for the Island Of St Croix,
August 2nd, 1866.
, 1866-08-10
just Received.

90 Cases Bordeux Wines, as
~ sorted brands, IIaut Brion,
llaut Sauterne, st. Sauturne and
Paullac Medoc, Margeaux Medoc &
Chateu Lumini.
- ALSO
Sherry and Brandy in eases Fami-
Iy Beef; Butter Cheese Macke-
rel Pilot Bread Soda Biscuit
Hams Lard Mess Beef & Pork
Candles lbs & DIS.
= Constantly on hand =
Fish Herrings; Oats /; Oil Meal q
other plantation necessaries.
= ALSO
Groceries, Liquors, MaIts, &c. &c.
Frederiksted, LIST August 1866.
II. J. ROBINSON.
, 1866-08-10
The "AVIS"
is EDITED BY PETER B. HATCHETT;
AND PUBLISHED
EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.
for the Proprietress.


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refused. The Postage on letters to this Office from West Enc
them,
, 1866-08-10
Lutheran Church, Christiamstcd.

On Sunday the 18th instant, there will
be divine service held for both Lutheran
Congregations in this Church.
, 1866-08-10

TABLE OF THE FALL OF RAIN
during the week from 1st Aug. to 18th Aug
C~hristiansted. Frederiksted. Kings Hill.
Lines Lines IinnN
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-30
LOCAL MATTERS.

CIRCUIT CoURr OF HENRIco-JuDGE
CHRISTIAN PREsIDING.--In this court, yes
tcrday, John D. Shepherd was tried for
stabbing and wounding Charles l.. Tins
ley on the 1st of July, 1866. Mr.. John B.
Young represented the Commonwealth,
and Messrs. A. J. Crane and James II.
Dooley appeared as counsel for the de.
fence. The speech of the gentleman last
named is spoken Of by those who heard it
as forensic effort of great merit, evincing
much legal ability on the part of the young
advocate. The jury rendered verdict OF
not guilty, and the prisoner was dis
charged.
The case of Alfred Winston, indicted
for shooting Mrs. Lucas, was next called,
and the witnesses were recognized to ap-
pear this morning at ii o'clock. Messrs.
+. Y. Cannon and A. R. Courtney arc
counsel for the defence. Mr.. Cannon
moved the court to quash the indictment
on the ground that the accused had not
been legally examined in the court below.
Mr.. Young presented the record of the
case, and the Judge will render decision
this morning. ......
Between S and o'clock the court took
up the case Of John Beechum, negro,
charged with stealing horse from Mrs.
PicOt.
At late hour last night we learned that
Beechum was found guilty, and sentenced
to ten years Imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-30

THE NEW MARKET House IN MANcHEs-
TER.-The new market-hOuse in Manches.
ter promises to be q credit to that rapidly
improving town. 1t is ninety-four feet
long by thirty-six feet widc-built Of red
brick, and when finished will be very
handsome building. The Town Council
only appropriated $1,000 to the building of
the market, and unless more than this
amount is expended it will not be over
eighteen feet high, thus leaving it without
a town hall, which might be rented out
with much advantage to the town. About
$40, 900 will complete the building. Messrs.
Blanton and Eubank arc the contractors
for the building of the structure, and the
construction is rapidly going on. The in-
habitants, of Manchester expect to buy
their Christmas dinners from the new mar
kct-housc,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-30
8ithn1ond 1isparh.
TUESDAY. .....ocToBER 80, 1866.
Aucti0n Sales This Day.

CHRISTIAN, LEA 4 CO.. 1874 Main street, will
offer for sale rhis morning at half-pss 10
O'clock large and select assortment Of gro
ceries and sundries, consisting Of baconSe-
gar, coffee, molasses, cheese, lard. liquors,
etc., together with large lot Of brooms, will
lowware, soda, buckets, baskets, and other ar
HARRISON, GODDIN 4 APPERsoE will offer
for sale at II o'clock A. n. . very valuable and
hishly-productive farm, Of ninety three and 4
half acres, In Henrico county, between the
canal and Westham plank road, together with
all the personal effects thereon, consisting Of
corn, OATS blade fodder, wheat straw, clover
hay, milch cows, beef cattle, mules, farming
implements, and vegetables. The farm is
highly improved, and presents unusual attrsc.
tions to capitalists. If not sold IL win be rented
out for one year TO the highest bidder.
aRUBBs l. WILLIAMS will sell at O'clock p.
n. the valuable law library OF the late J..
Thompson Brown, containing, among other
books, the Virginia and other reports, now
very scarce. s.-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-30
MANCHESTER, October 27, 1866.


Until recently my mind has been free
from oil superstition on the subject OF
ghosts. Ibid not believe that such things
had any existence except in the dreamy
realms of Imagination. The many wild
reports of unaccountable sights and sounds
regarded as the crude fancies of igno-
rance and fear, or else the invention of
those who find cruel Joy in torturing the
credulity Of mankind. For my part, l
have ever felt an unaffected contempt for
ghost stories, and regarded the habit Of
relating them as positively immoral. To
my infinite surprise ! had heard that ono
of our townsmen, whose calling is both
honorable and sacred, claimed to have held
close communion with some Of these yaga-
bond spirits from the other world. l
frankly own that looked upon the affair
as either on evidence of his weakness, or
his willingness to practice on the stupid
fears of others. So firmly was Iintrenched
in my opinion, that, would have known
no terror in visiting alone ut midnight .
church, . graveyard, or haunted house.
At present I am IN . different state OF
mind. Events Of recent occurrence have
riyeted upon mo the terrible conviction
that ghosts do exist. II becomes my duty
to present TO the scientific world some ac-
count Of the startling phen0mena which
has lately como TO light In this obscure and
desolate villsge.
Last spring the mournful task WAS mine
OF chrenicling the death and burial of 0ul
fbrmer Board Of Trustees. That Board wss
known % a. sll by thA nyi1g coRn nouHn oI
sTks Invjsi6lp Fa$6srJ.s q 8 W&ep thay
Pd5Sd. Ntdja o5is weeptn IN I'M y &
n - st1lsts stheS II : NJ & t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-30

A QUEER CAsE-THE DEAD ALIvE.-In
the year ls49 young man left the city Of
Richmond for California, where his efforts
proved successful, and in time he amasscd
a fortune. He kept up correspondence
with his relatives here until the beginning
of hostilitics, when, mail facilities being cut
off, his family heard no more of him. After
the close of the war report of his death
reached Richmond, and he was duly
mourned as a son and brother lost. His
father, wealthy citizen, died in the mean
time, and his estate was duly administered
upon and divided among the remaining
heirs. Recently the young man reported
and lamented as dead made his appearance
here, we'll and hearty, as agent of an immi-
grafton society, and was not little sur
prised to learn that he had been thus sum-
marily consigned to an early tomb. As q
matter of course he is entitled to share
in his fathers estate, and the administrator
is much perplexed as to how he shall act
in the premises. Our advice to the young
gentleman is to be magnanimous, and if he
has sufficient abundance of this worlds
goods to last him until he really shakes off
the mortal coil, to present his share of the
paternal estate to his brothers, who would
doubtless duly appreciate such On act Of
generosity.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-30

SUCCESSFUL RAID on A JUNK SHeP.-In
consequence Of information lodged at po-
lice headquarters, Sergeant W. H. Howard
and Policeman W. A. Southall, armed with
q warrant, proceeded yesterday morning to
the Junk shop Of James G. Smith, on Cary
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets, to search for stolen property.
They found in the establishment vast
quantity of old metal, and among other
things ninety pounds of water fixtures and
III pounds Of lead pipe; also, 423 pounds
copper boxes and 6I7 pounds Of slab iron
and spikes, which had been stolen from the
Richmond and Danville Railroad Company.
For having in his possession the property
last named, the proprietor was taken into
custody and conducted to the lower sta
tion-house, whence he was subsequently
bailed out by Justice Allen. A coil Of
new rope was also found in the house,
which the police took possession of and
removed to the station-bouse, where 1t
awaits Identification by its owner.
At later hour in the day, some further
information having been received at police
headquarters, Detective Knox proceeded
to make another search, and succeeded in
finding quantity Of pig iron, said to have
been stolen from the Tredegar Works.
Upon this discovery, Smith was again ar
rested, but was afterwards bailed for his
appearance at court. He is the same man
who was In difficulty some weeks ago for
having in his possession a jib stolen from
mariner in port. The matter will be
brought before the Mayor this morning for
investigation, when it is to be hoped that
some exposures will be made tending to
put stop to the illicit traffic with junk
thieves.
On the second search, in addition to tho
plumber mentioned above, the police found
5,025 pounds Victoria pig iron and $50
pounds scrap iron, identified as the pro-
perty of the Old Dominion Iron and Nail
Works COMPANY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-30

A CRY OF MAD-DoG.-This in an unusual
cry at this season Of the year, dog. days
being long over, and no particular cause
of madness existing in the atmosphere.
1t was raised, however, on Sunday evening
last in the yard of citizen on Nineteenth
street, to the great alarm Of the surround
ing neighbors. A negro woman employed
on the premises straightway rushed into
the house and procured gun, but instead
of shooting the unhappy little poodle at
once, and putting him beyond misery, she
dubbed the weapon and beat him over the
head with so much vigor that his life is de-
SPARED Of. Intelligent dog fancicrs, who
saw the unfortunate canine yesterday in
his last agonies, express the opinion that
he was not half so mad as the black ANA
zon who gave him his mortal wounds.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-30

THE GRAVE OF A REMARKABLE MAN.
The grave Of Peter Francisco, q rcmarka-
bic man in the history of Virginia, lies un-
marked by o tombstone in the Shockoe
Hill Cemetery in Richmond. 1t is cover
ed with grass and weeds, and there is not
even mound above tho remains Of one
about whom almost every child in Virginia
has read. 1t is situated near the main
walk, about the centre of the cemetery,
and not far from the tomb of the lamcnted
John Hampdcn Peasants. The body is
buried next to that of Robert Bell, we'll
known saddlcr in Richmond in former days,
and the interment was made ut the request
of Mr.. Bell. Not long since some OF the
relatives of Francisco came to the city
from Prince Edward county to find the
grave, but were unable to do it, as there is
no mark to distinguish it from others. The
Legislature of Virginia once had propo-
sition before it to erect i monument in
memory of the deceased, but nothing was
done to carry ont the design. The next
Assembly should do something towards
this praiseworthy object. Peter FRAN
cisco was once doorkeepcr to the House of
Delegates of Virginia. position to which
euished services in the Revolution. All OF
us recollect the interest felt i'll reading his
feats of daring and tremendous strength,
among which was his throwing horse and
rider over fence, his routing six British
troopers by himself, and his turning a
wagon over with one hand. An old citi-
zen, Captain Tyler, now clerk of the Sc
cond Market, remembers him well, and, in
speaking to our reporter Of. him, said that
he was nearly seven feet high, without an
ounce of superfuous flesh, all muscle and
bone, and one ofthe homeliest men he ever
saw. When visiting Captain Tyler's
fathers residence, near the city, he often
laughed over his old exploits, and seemed
greatly to enjoy the remembrance ofthem
His memory will not die out, but that is nc
reason that hisg grave should not be rescued
from obscurity.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-30

DISEASES OF THE Bye AxD RAR.-Dr. GARNER,
formerly OF London England, oculist and assssss
operator on tho eye and ear, respectfully infoens
the citizens OF that no will be again
Ballard House-ofice, psrlor ~, hrst 6oor--on HON.
day, November 10th, TO Thursday The nd. Aner
that time, monthly, OF which w noacs WIN be
given. o6iee hours from A. n. to osP.A,. Ana
can be consulted on deafness, noise In the hsed'
caarrh discharges from the car, scales In me ear
accumulation Of wax In the ear, obssFastion o Me
eustschian tube and sll scuts or chronic dissssss
Of the ear and air-psssages. Artifcisi eyes I'M
serted without pain, and perfectly resembling the
natural eye. Operations for cataract, seIsbisnus
or cross eye, artificial pupil, &s., skilfuly psr'
formed, and all diseases OF the eye and ear srsetsd'
and every operation in sursl and opthsimie sur
gerry, performed by Dr.. GARDSEs. Principal once
81 west Fortieth street, New York. References
testimonials, &c. Send for circular. oen-sn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-30

TUR,e1 or AuvENy11ml0s

mumbling, munblipg -only nuabiiBg, Cd
pothinG more. In the generosity of NJ
young heart, have only 70 say, NY MGtls
man, humble on. so9a,ags y. s.fa
p. P.S.-Some people ssy that ] vrits n
the interest Of our new trustees. Perhaps
/ do. The truth IN the matter Win cons
out amer awhile. s +H
P.S.-Isis generally believed, ] he:r,
that nav letters are written bya gC.ele.
man. viii all the people do me the kind;
ness TO adopt this opinion ~ tAeif ownI
almost believe II myself 49,
P. S.-Nothing moro Just now.