Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-07-11
Seymour the Victim.


Horatio Seymour, of New York, for President
on the 22d ballot, and that Frank Blair, once
Republican Congressman from Missouri, was the
Vice Presidential nominee. Wehave butan imper'
feet account of the action Of the Convention, yet
sufficient is known to warrant the inference that
it was controlled by the New York representative
of the House of Rothchld August Belmont
That Seymour was not the choice of the party is
evident bis nomination falls like wet blanket
upon Democratic expectations, chilling what en-
tbusiasm existed, and breeding disafection.-
Pendleton, Hancock Co. have visited New York
to learn that the rank and file have nothing to
do with modern Democratic Presidential nomi-
tions. Doubtless the majority will serviely ac-
quiesce, but surely independent-minded Demo-
Gratis will Indignantly protest against the corrupt
dictation of August Belmont and his money bags.
Seymour will be easily beaten. There is no
thing to commend him to the people save the
single circumstance that he is the Democratic
nominee, and that, we apprehend, is hardly
sufficient. He is man of fair ability, and best
known as very adroit political trickster. He
was Governor of New York one term during the
war; and succeeded in obtaining denomination
by a strategic move which his opponent charac-
terized as hardly fair, but was defeated. His re-
cord during the war stamps him a demagogue.
Professedly War Democrat, he opposed all eff
forts to suppress rebellion. He could not indorse
secession, but his fiercest invectves were hurled
at " abolitionists,' and while family denouncing
treason he had ever kind word for traitors
The bloody, brutal riot in the Empire city in '64
was mainly induced by his misrepresentation
and cunningy-worded appeals to the passions
and prejudices of the populace.
He will be remembered in future years as the
man who ran against General Grant and was
badly beaten. We are not advised of the plat
form adopted. So far all is we'll as the most ar
dent supporter of the Union nominees could de-
SIRE The Presidential campaign is fairly begun.
1t is not now as before, struggle for national
existence, yet the issues trembling in the balance
are of scarcely less importance. Liberty, justice
and humanity are involved in the contest. The
result cannot be doubtful. The American people
are not prepared 10 step backward into the bar
barism of slavery. Blood has flowed like water ;
the bones of our patriot soldiers lie mouldering
from Pennsylvania to Texas, and wherever their
ashes rest the soil is consecrated to Freedom for
ever The men who preserved the nation will
rule it. In the emphatic language Of Andrew
johnson, " traitors must take back seats"
To this end we must work, remembering that
victory will be ours only at the price of active,
long continued exertion. Union men of Trinity !!
be up and doing Our brethren are already in
the field. From all parts Of the State we hear
of the most energetic action in behalf of Grant
and Colfax. Let US not bring up the rear Old
Trinity stands high in the roll of treason-hating
counties ! Let us advance our standard still
higher To do this thorough organization is es-
sential The enemy is INSCRIPTIONS and desper-
ate, and will hesitate at nc Misrepresentation
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cinct, and make it your special duty to watch
and refute the fasehoods and sophistres of the
Democracy. Patriotism and love of justice
pleads in the hearts of the people for our candi-
dates and our political principles. Proper effort
is all that is required to insure accessions to ou-
ranks.
The Union Republican State Central Commit
tee is deserving of the greatest praise for the
ergy and ability with which the campaign is be-
ing conducted. Arrangements have been made
for a sweeping canvass of the State, and cam
paign papers and speeches will be freely issued.
Be ready to receive and distribute them to ad-
vantage Finally, let us resolve that this shall
he no ordinary campaign. " Let US not be con-
tent with anything less than Eicksburg cap
ture and an Appomattox surrender.
NEATLY KEPr.-A stranger remarked the other
day that he had seen most of the mountain towns
graded sidewalks or more neatly kept streets than
Weayerylle We believe he was justified in the
remark. The street-sprinkling season has COM
menced and every Saturday the accumulated
rubbish of the week is removed from Main and
Court streets, thanks to Mr.. Blackwell. The
shade trees which have been planted from year
to year are beginning to be servicable, for under
their spreading branches loungerS smoke away
these sweltering days.
SERIOUS AccIDESr.-On the morning of the
4th while John Whitmore, accompanied by his
sister, Mrs. Martin, and little daughter, was on
the way to Junction City, the team because un-
governable, and getting out of the road ran into
dry ditch opposite Hager Haas claims, the
forward wheels of the buggy striking with such
force as to throw them all to the ground. M.
Whitmore and sister were severely injured, but
little Tilly escaped with a few slight bruises.
The buggy was considerably damaged, but the
horses escaped without injury. All the injured
parties are improving.
WILTON DRAMATIC TRoUPE.-Wilton company
returned from the north last Saturday, and
played to a crowded house in the evening. The
troupe left on Wednesday for Humboldt Bay, the
intervening time being occupied in getting things
in readiness for the overland trip. At Eureka
accessions, direct from San Francisco, will be
made to the troupe, and we predict an entertain
ing theatrical season for the bay people. After
month tarry in Humboldt, the company will
return to this place with people enough to pre-
sent an entire new series of plays.
PIoNEER.-The Union says that among the
distinguished guests present at the late 4th OF
July dinner in that city was Hon. John Bidwell,
of Chico, and further that he was present at the
first 4th of July celebration held in California
in l847-twenty-one years ago.
POLL AND HOSPITAL TAx.-Assessor Bowler