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set our country back fifty years. 1t is said that
the white and hollow bones of the murdered
redden and bleed at the touch of the slayer. If
tnat be so, there is not square inch on the
whole anatomy of Freedom and Union-there is
not bleaching skeleton in the fearful Wilder
ness, or upon the field of sinister Chickamauga
that wouldn't spout red and boiling blood,
like an enchanted fountain, wherever the dirty
hand OF Democracy is laid. Whichever way it
would move, the skeleton shades of Anderson
vile rise up and confront it in CHASTITY squad
rons the Moloch fires of Fort Pillow rise before
it In lurid anger; the awful spectre of the muir
dered Lincoln stands forth holding in its shadowy
hand veto from the righteous administration OF
God.
Hencefolward, unto the end of time, that party
shall bear the name of the most odious reptile
that CT avis in the Shiny fens and will attract to
it the abominable and corrupted elements of So
ciety, until even the wandering outcasts and
Erodigal swine-herds of mankind shall have be-
come ashamed of its insuferable degradation.
Let us give thanks to God that we have lived
to see our country in the vigor and splendor of
her second age. The flag of the Union has been
restored TO all its mighty empire, finging its
enliyening shadow from the lakes of Maine to
the Gulf, from the foundation-stone of Plymouth
to the distant verge of Cape Blanco. Grim War
has put off bis battered helmet, and thrown
away his batt1e-axe, giving place to the gentle
cared corn. The full-orbed of Freedom has
risen upon the land, and is mounting high in
clouded splendor and everywhere on the earth
the freeborn of Liberty are rising from their
prostration, to dash the thrones of tyrants, one
against another.
Hail then, We inhabitants of the New Nation
for at length the light has come, and the glory
of the Lord has risen upon u.s." Hail we mil
lions who in bonds for the obdurate iron
has relented; and now, when the trumpet blows,
it proclaims @ Liberty to all the land and to all
the inhabitants thereof?' Hail We nations
who would likewise be free for, though mil
lion of her sons have fallen, the Great Republic
stands in imperishable majesty and glory, hold
ing aloft its Haunting standard, never to be with
drawn from the fervid light of the sun, until the
great cataract of the North shall have forgotten
its sublime anthem, and the guf-stream of the
South lost its mysterious way. And while Orion
shall bear his clustering lamps of peace through
the southern sky, and Arcturus stands with his
Bonded bow, in cold splendor, over the northern
pole, may the bright constellation of the Amer
lean Union still glitter in the horizon of nations,
and let Freedom be established
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WeaveryiIle, Saturday, Mich 21, 1868.
UNION STATE CONVENTION.

State Convention is hereby called to assemble the
city of Sacramento TUESDAY, THE 31ST OF MARCH,
1865 for the purpose of choosing delegates
National Republican Convention to be held Chicago
the Goth of May next nominate candidates President
and Vice President of the United States.
Trinity county is entitled to delegates
The Primaries in the several counties throughout the
State, for the election of delegates said Conven-
vention, directed to be held the provisions
and in accordance with the Primary Election Law.
All legal voters who will pledge themselves to support
the nominees of said National Republican Convention will
be entitled to vote at said Primaries.
III. j. TILDEN,
Chairman Union State Central Committee.
f. W. CASEY, Secretary.
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UNION COUNTY CONVENTION

4 IL LEGAL VOTERS IN TRINITY COUNTY
N who will pledge themselves to support the
nominees Of the National Republican Conven-
ton, to be held at Chicago on the Goth of May
next, invited to meet in their respective pre-
cincts on
Saturday, March 2Ist,
at O'Clock, P. NJ, to choose delegates (under
the provisions of the Primary Election Law to
County Convention to be held at the Court
House, in Weaverville on
Monday, March 23d, 1868,
for the purpose of electiug four (4) delegates to
the Union State Convention called to assemble
at Sacramento on Tuesday, March 3lst. The ap-
portionment of delegates and appointment of
Supervisors in the several election precincts is
as follows:
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In MEMoRIAM.-'s Death loves shining mark !"
In the flower of his life, in the full yigor of man
hood, JAMES COCHRAN has been cruelty stricken
down by an insane hand victim to his own
sadly misplaced kindness of heart. The gloom
of great sorrow overshadows our community
Tongue cannot express the unutterable despair of
loved and loving family. Plunged in the
depths of bitterest affection, the bereaved part
of his bosom cannot be comforted, for the
kind, the loving, devoted husband and father is
no more. While we lament his untimely death
the memory of his many shining virtues but re-
mind us of the magnitude of our calamity. A
genial companion, a noble hearted, unselfish
man, JAMES COCHRAN bound his friends to his
personal fortunes by ties that Establishment or
Misrepresentation alike failed to sever or relax
A public spirited citizen, faithful, efficient off,
Ger, society has sustained an rreparable loss
No man sympathized more deeply with suffering
humanity. Charitable deeds ever went hand in
hand with the kindly impulses of his heart. As
a husband and father, his worth can be measured
only by the deep grief which fills his desolate
home, the wailing by his once happy Preside
Few men were so singularly free from malice
or i'll will towards others. No feeling of real
or fancied offence ever ranked in his bosom
Himself prompt to make frank and ample repa-
ration, he freely forgave injury from others
The soul of hospitality, the door of his dwelling
was open to all, and the humbest visitor felt
himself a welcome guest. Overlooking with
charity for others, he died in impoverished Cir
cumstances, leaving a widow and three faith
erless children to the charity of the world
When he felt the murderous knife penetrate his
heart who can doubt that his last earthly prayer
was for the welfare of his beloved family. Liv-
ing, it was his chiefest aim to surround them
with comforts. Dead, let US honor his memory
by emulating the example he would have set by
relieving and caring for the destitute family of
unfortunate associate and friend While we
shed the sympathetic tear, and seek to soothe
the great sorrow of the widow, let us not be I'M
mindful of the pressing wants of this bereaved
family. Let US regard the last mute wish of our
departed friend as solemn and sacred obliga-
ton resting upon us all to care for his wife and
children kindly and provide for them generously
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slew Sdrertisemfmts.
SPECIAL MEETING.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
Corxrv or TpryrTy 81"

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ]ss.
COUNTY OF TRINITY,
TT APPEARING TO Us THAT VERY UR-
| gent and important business of the county re-
qures a special meeting of the Board of Super
visors of Trinity county, the office of Sheriff hav-
ing become vacant by the death of James Coch-
ran, late Sheriff of said county, it is therefore
hereby ordered that Special Meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of said Trinity county be
holden at the Court House in the county and
State aforesaid on
Saturday, the 2sth day of March,
AID. 1868, at l o'clock, P. NJ, for the purpose of
appointing Sheriff to fill said vacancy, accord
ing to law. By order of the Board of Supervi-
sors, r. N. DAVIDSON, Chairman,
JAS. F. HOADLEY.
Attest, JOHN W. PHILBRooK,
Clerk of Board.
Dated Weaverville, March 10, 1868. ll:2.
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Our NEXT CoNGREssMAN.-By a recently en-
acted law California is called upon to choose
three new Congressman in November next. AL
ready number of aspirants for the suffrages of
the Union men in the Northern District, are nam
ed. Under existing circumstances we hope the
wisest possible selection will be made We want
no hestating, uncertain man-one who is tmor-
GUS upon the vital questions of the day. Let
suggestions be freely made, and the merits of
opposing candidates be thoroughly canvassed.
As the already expressed choice of the people of
this District, cordially recommend the bold,
outspoken member of Assembly from Humboldt
county, CHARLES WEsTMoRELAND There is much
to recommend him to the voters of the District
He has had the benefit of much legislative expe-
rience, and it is no disparagement to the able
compact Union majority in the Assembly to say
that he stands prominently before the people as
fearless, ready, effective advocate of the prin-
ciples of his party, and industrious, faith
full servant of his State and county. We have
no doubt that discretion will characterize the
deliberations of the nominating convention
We intend to abide its action, and heartily sup
pOrI Tue uOLHiute. DuI pcuuluS ltS dCtlOu, we
now unhesitatingly declare that for Congressman
from this District our first choice is Hon. CHAs.
WEsTMoRELAND, of Humboldt.
WoN'T EXCUSE HIM.-The President is report
ed to have said -" 1t is declared that l, who
have as honestly striven as knew how, to ad-
minister this Government in accordance with the
constitution, shall be sacrificed along with the
constitutional prerogatives of the Presidents
office to party necessity. Jefferson Davis, the
head and front of the rebellion, is not brought
to trial. yet Congress proposes to try the Presi-
dent at once. For what kind of offence, COM
pared with that of Davis, the country and the
Senate may perhaps justly decide" jeff Davis
ought to have been hung, but because he has
escaped is no reason why all other criminals in
the land shall be dismissed on noLe prosegu
Every tub stands upon its own bottom. Mr.. Da-
Wis is not answerable for Mr.. Johnson's INSIDE
meanors, and rice versa. But johnson is a
meaner criminal than Davis. If one of the two
had to go UNPUBLISHED, we would say. "go Jeff
and hang Andrew. "-Marysuizle Appeal.
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n1sTREssING AFFAIR AT RED BLUFF.
The sheriff OF Trinity County Stabbed to
Death by an Insane Man.

HE ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE, BUT IS RE ARRESTED
James McDermitt, late of Trinity Center, was
adiudped insane last week by Judge Felter, on
the opinion of the examining physicians and the
testimony of witnesses examined. Sheriff Coch-
ran started with him for Stockton on the morn
inc of the 18th, and in his natural kindness of
heart determined to treat him as humanely and
leniently as possible. With the exception of
some considerable trouble experienced with the
prisoner between this place and Lewiston, all
went well until they arrived at Red Bluff. There
thew ascertained that the steamer had grounded
and Sheriff Cochran concluded to wait for the
arrival of another steamer which it was announc-
ed had been sent to take the place of the sunken
one. rather than undertake the tedious trip by
stage through the Valley. From the time of ar
rival until Tuesday evening McDermitt was al
lowed the largest liberty, being, apparently, as
sane as anybody. About 1-2 O'Clock in the
evening Sheriff Cochran and McDermitt met in
Belts Saloon. McDermitt asked Cochran if he
expected to take him to Stockton. Cochran re-
piled in the affirmative. Quick as thought the
insane man grasped him with one hand, and be-
fore Cochran could recover himself, plunged a
new and heavy knife through his heart with the
other. A struggle ensued between McDermitt
on one side and Cochran and Belts on the 9TH
er, when the former attempted to escape. Coch-
ran followed him nearly across the street, when
he fell and soon after expired. McDermitt was
arrested soon after by an attachee of the house
of Sheath & Boarman, who placed him in the
hands of Sheriff o. r. Johnson. He Immediate
ly confined him in Jail. These particulars we
learn from Charley Kuper, of Douglas City, who
was in Red Bluff at the time and who is entitled
to great credit for the kind and careful manner
in which he conveyed the remains of the muir
dered man to this place. Messrs l. Comstock,
A. J. Loomis, and other old Trnitarians, rem
dered every possible assistance to that end
Mr.. Kuper started early on Wednesday morn
with the remains and arrived at the Tower
House the same evening. deputation of citi-
zens, consisting of J. W. Phlbrook, County
Clerk, E. F. Allen, late District Attorney, Rich
ard Clifford, Postmaster, and VIM. Condor, of
the Empire Hotel, met the remains this side of
Shasta and escorted them to town, where they
arrived Thursday afternoon. Hundreds of
citizens from all parts of the county attended
them to the late residence of deceased, where
they lay in state until 10 O'Clock on Friday
The funeral was one of the most largely attend
ed ever witnessed here, and the deep gloom
which pervaded the community was visible on
every countenance. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Father Coleman, who preach
ed peculiarly appropriate sermon. We have
lost useful and most estimable citizen.
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CONGRESSIONAL ELEcrIoNs.-The Governor has
approved the bill changing the time of our con-
gressional elections. We will therefore vote for
three Congressman this Fall The approval of
this bill reminds us of characteristic joke of
Jim Coffroth's He says there are IS aspirants
in the Assembly for Congress and two candi-
dates for q. S. Senator. As there are but 80
members in the House, the material for Congress
seems to run out.-Appedt.
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1saths:

Killed. at Red Bluff March 18th, by an insane
man whom he was conveying to Stockton, JAMES
COCHRAN, Sheriff of Trinity county. Mr.. CocH-
RAN was a native of Ballindrait Parish of Lif-
ford, county Donegal, Ireland, and aged about
SO years and months.
In Weaverville, March 18th, of consumption,
JOHN MoRTLAND, a native of Slippery Rock, NEAR
Harrisville) Butler county, Pennsylvania, aged
about Al years.
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M. C. ALLEN VS. THE LEWISTON TURN
PIKE COMPANY.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN AZ
Y ton bearing the above title has this day been
commenced in the above named Court, in when
the plaintiff prays judgment for the sum OF
$3l5 40, and legal interest thereon from Novem,
Der 26th, 1866, together with costs OF snl'' anu
also pravs Judgment and decree of foreclosure of
laborer's lein against the Lewiston Turnpike
Companys road, extending from Lewiston, IN
Trinity county, to the Tower House, IN Shas,
ia county, together with sufficient land along and
about the same for the use thereof, together with
the Toll houses and appurtenances thereto be-
longing.
All persons interested in the enforcement OF
leins against said defendants road, IN the con-
struction thereof, or claiming any benefit there
from, will present their claims within ten days
after the 2sth of March, 1867, or such further
time as the Court or Judge may allow, otherwise
their leins will be forfeited.-March 10, 1868.
JOHN W. PHILBROOK,
Clerk District Court.
JOHN c. BURcH, Plaintiffs Atty. l0:3w
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DEATH OF NOTED LAwYER.-Henry Hare Hart
ley, one of the earliest and most respected citi-
zens of Sacramento, died on the 18th instant.
Mr.. Hartley was a native of England, but came
to the States twenty years ago.
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A SHERIFr TO BE APP,

SHERIFF TO BE AaPoINTED.-A special meet
ing of the Board of Supervisors of this county
is advertised for Saturday, March 2sth, for the
purpose of appointing Sheriff to fill the va
cancy occasoned by the untimely death of James
Cochran. The appointee will hold the position
until March, 1870.
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SUDDEN DISAPPEARANCE. - Last Saturday at
noon the Weaverville Basin was covered with
snow to the depth of fourteen inches. Forty
eight hours late- it had disappeared, with the
assistance of warm rain and wind, without
causing any extraordinary rise in the streams.
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Weekty Trinity gonrmat.

AS- County Wrarrasfs and GrsenbaeEs taken at
their ruling value in for subscriptions this
paper To soldiers in the Government the JOURNAL
will be furnished for Greenbacks at PAR
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Coop SHoT.-Jos. Craig, of this place, made
crack shot last Saturday, killing wild pigeon
which had concluded to rest while on the
weathercock at the peak of the village flagstaff.
The rife-ball which did the work was fired from
in front Of his residence. A brisk snow-storm
prevailed at the time.
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A VENERABLE LANDMARK GoNE.-The lofty pine
which stood in the grounds of Orson Fox was
felled last Saturday, lest it might accidentally
blow down and do mischief. On the morning of
July 4th, 1865, the stars and stripes foated from
the top of this pine monarch 200 feet from the
ground
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INsANE.-A man named McDermitt, adjudged
insane by County Judge Felter, left for Stockton
in charge of Sheriff Cochran on the 18th The
sad fate of that officer is recorded elsewhere
The miserable man will be sent to his destina-
tion-:he Insane Asylum. Mary Murray, exam
ined on the same charge, was set at liberty
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THE Governor has appointed E. J. Lewis, OF
Red Bluff, Major and Judge Advocate on the
staff of Brigadier General James c. Roley, COM
handing Fifth Brigade.
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NARY Democrat has been heard to say 'New
Hampshire" for three days. Wonder what's the
matter ?-MarysuWe Appeal.
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SETTLE I!
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE IN u!
IN dersigned, Executor of the Estate of Phile,
mon Gass, deceased, to the creditors Of and all
persons having claims against said deceased, 10
exhibit the same, with the proper vouchers,
within TEN MONTHS from the first publication
of this notice, to the undersigned, at MS pace
of business in Trinity Center. All persons in
debted to the Estate will make immediate pay
ment. IL. NJ. ALLEN, Executor.
Trinity County, March 2, 1868. 9:4w.
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THE Massachusetts, Republican State Conven-
ton, held March 18th, declared in favor OF
Grant for President and Henry Wilson for Vice
President
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STEAMER SUNK.-The steamer Victor, OF the Red
Bluff line, struck snag forty miles below Chico
and sunk almost Immediately on the 18th inst.
The boat was loaded with a large amount of
merchandise for Tehama Red Bluff and Shasta,
a great portion of which will be total loss.
Another boat has taken the Victors place on the
route.
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SPECIAL MEETING.

A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
II Directors of the Weaveryille and Shasta
Wagon Road Company will be held at the TRIM
TY JOURNAL Office, Weaverville, on
Monday, March 80, 1868,
for the transaction of Company business. A full
attendance is desired. By order,
VIM. s. LOWDEN, President,
D. E. GORDON, Secretary.
Dated Weaverville, March Is, 1868. liz.
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THE Sacramento correspondent of the Eram-
liner writes that John Bigler will be candidate
for Congress in the central district. Nothing as
tonishino about that.
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RESOLUTIONS of respect to the memory of Hen
ry Hare Hartley, adopted by Trinity Lodge, F. &
A. NJ, are necessarily deferred until next week.
The Shasta Courier has commenced its Seven
teenth Volume.
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Coop PROPERTY FOR SALE.-Dr. VIM. Wilson
announces that his residence on Taylor street is
for sale 1t is homestead location to be COW
eted, and any person desiring to purchase can
get good bargain by applying to the Doctor.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE ALL RIGHT.-The late election
in that State resulted in the election OF Harrl-
man, Republican nominee for Governor, by about
5000 majority. The lower branch OF the Legis-
lature stands Republicans, l9l Democrats, 16l
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SPECIAL MEErINa.-A meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Weaverville and Shasta Wagon
Road Company will be held at Weaverville on
the 9Th day of this month.
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Administrators NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE cred:
~ itors of and all persons having claims against
the Estate of John W. Owens, deceased, that the
letters of administration heretofore issued to NJ
F. Griffin have been revoked and letters of adj
ministration granted to Samuel H. Owens, to
whom, at the house of Tinnin & Owens, Wea-
verville, all claims and demands must be pre-
sented, properly authenticated as required by
statute within TEN MONTHS from the first pub
LEGATION of notice in the matter of said Estate, or
they will be forever barred
SAM'L H. OWENS, Administrator
Weaverville, March IA, 1868. ll:4i.
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THE LATEsT.-Mr. Oberdeener will please &C
cept our thanks for the latest copies of Harper
and Frank Leslie's papers, the Literary Album
and Sacramento Union.
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THE Pennsylvania Republican State Conven-
tor declared in favor of Grant for President
and Curtin for Vice President.
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THE Sacramento Democracy had cartridges
made for New Hampshire salute, but didn't
use them.
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SCHOOL MoNEYs.-The State Controller states,
through the California Teacher, that there is now
in the State school fund bonds to the amount of
S126 900
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TRINITY CENTER HOTEL !

HALL e. WILLIAMS, Projectors.
- HAVING PURCHASED AND THOR
fS9=l oughly refitted the above old established
I'll stand, the proprietors respectfully solicit
a trial of their accommodations by sojourners
and the travelling public. The
SLEEPING APARTMENTS
Are second to House in the North, and the
Table is supplied with the choicest of every thing
afforded in "a mountain market.
BSsyn Connected with the House are good Sta
bles, where animals will be we'll fed and cared
for. Every attention will be given those who
may favor the House with their patronage.
GEO. WILLIAMS,
DAVID HALL.
Trinity Center, July |, 1866. 25.to.
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Preaching and Sabbath School.

REV. g. D. PISNEo will preach at the Court at II
O'Clock on Sunday morning Sabbath School place
at o'clock, P. N. ALI are invited to attend
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~ you ,csh rery best CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS, you
must cali on BRADLEY RUL0FSON, 429 Montgomery
street, San Francisco.
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FORECLOSURE OF Lem.

IN THE NINTH DISTRICT COURT, IN AND FOR TRIM
ITY COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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Chairman Union State Central Committee
E. W. CASEY, Secretary