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Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

A NOBLE ACT, AND ITS REwARD.-A clergy
man of Petaluma, who held policy in the
Manhattan Life Insurance Company for S., OOO
died recently. Upon the announcement of his
DEATH Mr.. John Landers, the Pacific coast agent
of that Company, went to Petaluma to settle the
insurance. The widow returned him the policy
on the ground that at the time it was issued her
husband was suffering from malady which was
not made known to the agent, and which would
have debarred him from receiving his policy
Mr.. Landers referred the matter to the home Of
flee in New York, and the directors in apprecia-
ton of her honesty and purity of motive direct
ed him to present the widow with 81, 900 in be-
half of the Company. Such instances are rare
in this grasping world of ours.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

GREAT LEvELER.-The Oakland Ne,rs indul-
ges in the following reflections at the close of a
recent earthquake article =" During the preva-
lence of the shock all distinctions of society were
destroyed The rich and poor, the learned and
ignorant, the powerful and the humble, the
strong man and the tender child, were alike help
less. Though one were surrounded with mill
ions of armed men ready to do his bidding !;
though supplied with all the powers that the me-
chanic art could furnish, helpless as the weakest
and humblest child he stands before this terri
bic visitor. Do not such vistations impress us
with sense of our littleness, and compel US to
bow our heads in humble reverence to Him who
holdeth the waters in the hollow of his hand,
who taketh up the isles as a very little thing
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14
Political Changes i'm California.

The returns from this State show closer vote
and good deal smaller majority for Grant than
was anticipated by the best calculators of the
Republican party. The majority it is now known
cannot overgo six or seven hundred, and NAV
fall az low as four or i've hundred. By some It
was believed we should carry the State by 900
nv the more cautious the figures were put as low
az 500. by none below thousand. The dis
annointment arises chiefly, we think, from the
had odor into which the last years defeat
brought the party, and partly from the immense
increase of the foreign vote in San Francisco.
whereby that city has been confirmed to the
Democracy, and irretrievably lost to the Union
marty. We counted ON tie there, but the for
epn vote gave l ,459 against us. Still we have
done very well to overcome a majority of I ,45S
in one year and produce change of about 8, 900
in favor of the Union party. And yet this huct-
uation is not surprising when compared with
mast votes in California. In 1851, out of a total
vote of As ,907 Bgler beat Reading but AL votes.
In 1853 Bigler again beat Waldo but l ,5O3 votes
out of total of 1881. In 1855 Bigler dem. J
was beaten by Johnson over 1000. In 1856 the
vote for Fillmore and Fremont together was 8, 49a
greater than the vote for Buchanan but the
very next year Weller (Dem.) had IL GIL more
votes than both Stanly and Bowie, the Republic
can and KnowNothing candidates for Governor.
In 1860 the vote for Douglas and Bell was As
1893 for Breckenridge (Chiv. Dem.) "a, 1874 the
Lincoln (Rep.) vote, ss,l7s. Next year the
union between Douglas Democrats and Repub-
icans was effected, and it secured the State to
the Union party by from $4,000 to $4,000 major
tiles up to the year 1867, when Haight triumphed
through a mistake of the Union party. The re-
suit this year is great achievement by the Re-
publicans, and shows, close as is the vote, that
we can carry the State if we only adhere to the
policy of putting forward our best men, and
working together tremendously for their cleo
ton. Small majorities the best for the peo-
pie, though they may not be so gratifying in a
mere partisan sense, for they insure the best men
for office, and perfect harmony in the party
Sacramento Union.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

HoFFMAN's THREAT.-Hofman echoes the ruff
fan element which elected him when he declares
that Congressman elected by fraud can be thrown
out, but he cannot be deposed This means, of
course, that he will assume to be Governor at
any rate, and will disregard all proofs of illegal
ity in the election which may be ferreted out by
such men as William E. Dodge, Horace Greeley
and others, who have been appointed for that
purpose Artists who have drawn Hoffman s
visage have always done ample justice to his
lower jaw. His present ruffanly declaration
shows that his cheek is equal to his chin. 1t is
a grave day for New York State when tool of
the City Ring feels so strong in his backing of the
lower ward mobs that he confidently announces
his intention to be Governor whether elected
fairly or not.-Sdcrdmento Union.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

WISE AND BRILLIANT CANvAss.-We think the
Union Republican State Central Committee are
entitled to absolute credit for the wise and effec
tive manner in which they conducted the recent
canvass. Not only that, but they are likewise
entitled to the universal gratitude of the party
at large They have rescued this State from the
humiliation of rebel-copperhead preponder-
ance, and have restored it to the brilliant galaxy
of enlightened and progressive commonwealth.
The majority will be small, it is true but that
Right and Justice and Patriotism have a major
ity, at all, is sufficient to light up the face of
every Republican with joy. The brief, gloomy
and disastrous season of Democratic arrogance
and excuses is over, and in due time the State
Government will be restored to the better sort
of people In addition to this, the splendid city
of San Francisco, which, with its lofty spires
and naughty palaces and glittering domes, is
rising across the bay, as though at the bidding
of enchantment, is almost rescued from the foul
and bloody clutches of a Democratic rabble as
bigoted, as savage as ever surged round the
guillotine in Paris, or made the eve of St. Bar
tholomew horrible and CHASTITY in history.
So argues the Oakland Transcript. Every
word uttered in praise of the State Central Com
mittee is deserved. Never, in any State, was
more vigorous campaign prosecuted than the
one recently brought to close. The Republic
can party has been successful - the State is re-
deemed. This success and redemption is mainly
creditable to the unceasing energy and watch
fulness of the body to whom was assigned the
duty of engineering the campaign. To James
Otis, chairman, and Alfred Barstow, secretary, of
that body, Go the Republican party owe debt
of gratitude which it may never be able to repay
But the remembrance of their valiant and untir-
ing service in the good cause will be cherished
to the end of life by the true men of the party
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

SENsIBLY SAID Now that the long agony is
over, let us forget the animosites, excitements
and heart-burnings which the conflict of political
ideas has engendered, and all turn our attentions
to the quiet pursuits of life Intelligent industry
is the true basis of civil government. 1t is the
rock upon which we must build if we would Sc
cure to US and those who are to follow us the
richest blessings of liberty. Let not the victor
exult over the defeated, but let the aim OF all be
to restore harmony and good will among the
people, whose real interests all lie in one direc-
ton, towards peace and prosperity. San Jose
Mercury.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

SECRETARY GoRHAM.-George c. Gorham left
for Washington on the last steamer. In MOTTO
ing his departure the San Francisco Spirit Of the
Times pays him the following tribute -" This
gentleman, the Secretary Of the United States
Senate, left on the steamer, ON Friday, for Wash
ington, accompanied by his family. No man did
more to assist in carrying California for Grant
and the Union than Mr.. Gorham, and he returns
to the scenes of his duty with the good wishes of
the loyal masses of the State. From the mo-
ment of his arrival on this side of the mountains
he raised his voice in behalf of the greatest
captain of the age and not until the night Of
the election did he cease to speak in his behalf
He did yeoman service in every way, and the
grateful thanks Of the people are fully rendered
him.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

THE REsuiT.-We can only repeat to our read
ers what we said last week, that Trinity county
will give Grant and Harrison (the vote has not
been canvassed yeti about ll5 majority thst
Davidson is elected Supervisor in the I'd district ;
that Harrison is very likely defeated for Congress
that the State Is certain for Grant by small
majority-large enough however, to be great
victory-and that New York, New jersey and
Oregon are the only Northern States which will
throw away their Electoral votes on Horatio Sew
mour. Humboldt has done nobly again, giving
263 Union majority; Siskiyou he's nearly re-
deemed herself. and Shasta gives about IS Union
majority. Oregon only lacks fifty votes of over
coming the Democratic majority of over thou
sand in that State last Spring.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

THE WESTERN VARIETY TRoUpE.-This COM
pany Of vocal and instrumental performers an
nounce entertainments for tonight and to-mor-
row night, 18th and l4th. The Troupe has late
ly arrived on this coast, and judging from the
flattering notices given by the press of Oregon
is creditable one. The members pride them
selves in endeavoring to please, and nothing is
said or done which offend the most fastidi-
Gus. We bespeak for them good audiences
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

PUSHING WoRK.-John W. Smith, at Douglas
City, and Olney Phillips, at Lewiston, push
ing work on their respective bridges over Trinity
pleted before the winter floods come. Phillips
bridge was carried away in the great food of
1862; the estimated expense of rebuilding is
IS, 900 to $4,000. Smiths bridge was broken
by flood last winter the cost of repairing will
not come much short of Sc, 900.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14
Still Later.
TRINITY CENTER, Mover

TRINITY CENTER, November 18th.
The Bulletin of last night computes Grants
majority at 532, including following corrected
returns Hum boldt, Grant 263 Butte, Grant
81 Plumas, Grant l55 Los Angeles, Seymour
48S Santa Barbara, Grant 10, with two small
precincts to hear from San Bernardino, Sey
mour, 1877; Kern, Seymour '2o5 ; Calaveras,
Grant %; Tuolumne, Seymour l2l; Mono,
Grant SO. The reduction of Union majority in
Humboldt renders Hartson's defeat certain.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

REPUBLICAN MAJoRlTIEs EAsr.-None of the
State majorities published last week, have
been reduced from first figures. Atlast accounts
the majority in Pennsylvania had been swelled
to 40, 900, and that of Missouri to 10000. The
Republican majority in North Carolina is placed
at 5000, and the Republicans have also carried
South Carolina. New York and New Jersey are
the only Northern States which give Seymour an
Electoral vote. They need reconstructing.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

HARRISON AND JoHNsoN.-The reports from Plu-
mas and Lassen, in reference to Harrison falling
from fifty to seventy behind Grant, prove to have
been false, and consequently there is chance
of bis election. At any rate the election is close
1t would be glorious triumph to elect Harrison.
Our victory in this State is incomplete without
two Union Congressmen.-Appeal.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

A Coon CITIZEN GoSE.-Mr. Joseph Lambert,
one of the proprietors of the Washington Flume,
at Taylor's Flat, died on the 7th instant, of par
alysis. Mr. Lambert came to this county about
two years ago, and during his residence had Sc
cured the respect and good will of all. Although
indisposed for some, his symptoms were not con-
sidered alarming until week previous to his
death. His bereaved wife arrived from San Fran
cisco too late to see him alive.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

HANDSOME NUGGET.-Our old soldier friend,
Jas. johnson, picked up thirty -ounce chunk in
his claim in Little Pappose creek, two miles be-
low Van Matres ranch, about two weeks since.
We are glad to be able to chronicle the fact that
the industrious and persevering miners of Trinity
are yet occasionally rewarded by such windfalls
The piece was worth $500.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

The Union of the 10th says that the official
vote received from some counties increase Grants
majority in the State from 4sl to e2s. and that
by the Republican gains in Lake, Colusa and So
mona, Harrison is probably elected to Congress.
unless be fell good deal behind the vote for
Electors in the Northern counties of the district
This he did not do
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

AN OLD LNDMARk GoNE.-The old warehouse
at the junction of Main and Mill streets, in which
Pierce, Church l. Co. used to store their winter
supplies of merchandise in the palmy days of
Weavervile, was burned last Saturday. 1t has
of late been used by Comstock & Martin as a
hay warehouse, but fortunately contained only
two and a-half tons at the time of the fire. Loss,
Sl5O.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

HELP AsKED.-A petition will be circulated
to-day asking for means to aid in prosecuting a
vigorous campaign against the hostile Indians
who committed the recent depredations in this
county. The command will be given to one of
the best Indian hunters in Northern California.
The citizens of Hay Fork Valley have already
subscribed some $780,
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

BETTING IN NEvADA.-The Virginia Enterprise
says that never before in the history of that
State has there been so much and such heavy
betting as during the last political campaign,
and since the election.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14
@aarriages:

At Douglas City, November sth, by P. P.-Mar-
tin, j. P, Mr.. THOMAS MIDDLETON to Mrs. a. Mo-
SER, both of Douglas City.
At the residence of Frank Martin, New River,
November sth by Edward Bontecou, J. P, Mn.
MANUEL SILVER, of Yreka, to MISS MARIA De JE-
sUs, of New River.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

NEW YEAR.-The Solano Herald done up at
Suisun City, Solano county, by o. B. Powers,
and which was not long ago enlarged and much
improved, has commenced its Fourteenth Year
1t is well-edited and handsome paper, and we
wish it long life and prosperity.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

COMPLETING HIS Directive are informed that
McGillivray is pushing work on his ditch from
Canyon creek, and that it will be completed to
opposite independence Bar by the commence
ment of winter. Then look out for stirring
times in that neighborhood.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

OFFICIAL RETURNs.-In view of the fact that
the vote of this State is close, the Sacramento
Bee throws out some timely hints in connection
with the matter of making official returns to the
Secretary of State, and in view of the desperate
and INSCRIPTIONS nature of the enemy with
which we have to deal, recommends the greatest
caution on the part of county Clerks in for.
wardng returns to the State Office The Bee
says:
" The County Clerks can send these returns
to the Secretary of State by marlborough ex-
presses or by special messenger. The mails or
expresses may be robbed, a special messenger
may be spirited away to Australia, China or
some other portion of the antipodean globe, and
of course the returns would go with him. The
main effort would be by those-if any-who
would have a fraud perpetrated, first, to prevent
the returns from one or more Union counties
from reaching the Secretary of State in time to
be counted, and failing in that to- have them
hlched from that Office or altered there. These
votes shall be counted by the Secretary of State
on the Monday before the first Wednesday of De-
cember November 80, this year, or so soon as
they are all received if received before that day."
As the responsibility in this matter rests with
the Secretary of State alone, who is recognized
in the community in which be lives as an honor
able upright citizen, the Bee advises that officer
to take upon himself the duty of receiving, re-
ceiptng for and taking charge of all returns I'M
til the time for counting shall arrive, and not al
low them to be handled or tempered with by Ell
Their deputies or party friends The Clerk of this
county will take the additional precauton of for
wardng triplicate copies of the official returns
through as many different sources.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

WE thank Mr.. Oberdeener for regular file of
the Sacramento Union. No illustrated papers
hove been received by him since the last hnmbug
that of sending all mail matter overland-was
Californians would DE benefited if
it was sent " the Horn around, instead.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

CLOSE IN OREGos.-A dispatch dated Portland,
9th, says the State has probably gone Demo-
cratic by about so majority. Small, consider
ing the Democratic majority of last Spring
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

MAssACHUsETTs-glorious old Bay State-the
home of noble men and women-State of free
schools and free thought-of well-paid labor and
comfortable homes Massachusetts-th nursery
of intellectual giants and the guardian of repub-
licanism--olls up eighty thousand majority for
Grant and Colfax All hail, Massachusetts =
San Jose Mercury.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

PREACHING AT JUNCTION AND CANYON CITIES.
Rev. NJ. P. Farnham, of Weaverville, Providence
permitting, will preach at Temperance Hall,
Junction City, at 3 P. N. on Sunday, November
18TH and at Temperance Hall, Canyon City, at
I o'clock in the evening,
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

CHANGING BAsR.-Henry Hooker is transferring
bis heavy stock of merchandise from the Eder
building TO his old store on the East side of Main
street We have notion that he will like the
old place best when fairly domesticated again.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

DAScE.-There will be social dance at the
Theater on next Friday evening, Goth. Those
who desire to spend an evening pleasantly had
better make arrangements to be present. Tick
cts only dollar and a-half.
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8irths:

At Red Flat, Canyon creek, Oct 9th, the wife
of D. Dannenbrnk, of a DAUGHTER.
At Norwegian Ranch, October 3lst, the wife
of Louis Olsen, of a SON.
At North Fork, November 18th, the wife of R..
NJ. Stone, of SON.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

BEARING THE CRoss.-Mrs. Thomas Cross, of
Maipe has just bourne her sixteenth little Cross.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

LANG has lot of the finest sweet potatoes you
ever saw. If you would try them call soon, for
the demand is great,
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14
1eaths:

At Taylor's Flat, Trinity county, November
18th, of paralysis, JOSEPH LAMBERT, a native of
Connecticut, aged about 43 years.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

1T Will be noticed by his advertisement else
, where that Mr., J. o. Welsh is again prepared to
take Photographic pictures in the most approved
style OF the art. He intends remaining here on
~ two or three weeks.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14
SPECIAL NOTICE.

p o o CRAP h THE undersigned has opened
rooms in GATES BUILDING, Court street, where he will
remain for two three weeks DESTROYS
ing Pictures taken and finished the approved style
Of the Photographic invited early,
Picture is nearly at close positively
not remain longer than the time above specified.
j. O. WELSH.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

THE REeisrRy LAw.-We feel just in the hu-
NOR to recommend a monument to the memory
of Horace Halves for having been the first to
recommend the passage of registry law for CAL
ifornia. The Democracy have not forgotten that
he first introduced the measure, and though it
may have worked hardships in many instances
during The first years of its workings, all now
agree that it was a God-send. Through the eff
fcency of that law quiet is maintained at and
about the polls challenging is thing of the
past; election boards enabled to perform
their duties in quiet and straightforward man
ner, and every voter feels that effective check
$50 far as the country is concerned) has been
placed on illegal voting. 1t is one of the best
laws the State boasts
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

NARA County, OFFIcrAL) Harrison 773, Eel
ton 1852, Lagrange 1862, Redington 752, West
moreland, 1852, Johnson, 646, Wallace 6S4, Hen
ly 6s4, Kew en- 6s4, Dibble 6s4. Pearce, 6s4.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14
FRAGRANCE THE Mosr LASTING
FRAGRANCE THE MosT DELICATE
FRAGRANCE TIE Mosr ExQuIsIrEi
FRAGRANCE THE Mosr REFRESHING |

Are all combined in MURRAY LANMASs FLORIDA WATER
the only recognized perfume of fashion az As there
the Florida Water prepared by Lanman Kemp New
York. 562
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

HE Board of Supervisors have been in session
this week. Proceedings in our next.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

Too BAD.-The greatest regret felt by the In
ion people of this section is that present ner
vous and incapable Representatives, who fears
that tweuty-eight millions of white people will,
If the Radical policy prevails, be compelled to
bow submissively to the will of four millions of
" lazy, louzy black sovereigns us probably re-
elected. Any sacrifice would have been cheer
fully submitted to if the Republican prayer of
. If possible let this cup pass from u.s." could
have been answered. 1t is positively disheart-
ening to think that the Third District would CON
sent to return this man.
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j. o. WELSH.

Weaverville, November IA, 1868.