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Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

information, together with a dose of salts to
work it off, if you need it. No fear of Indians
any more in that direction. Some aboriginal on
the brain, poetical cuss, who perhaps was burned
at the stake afterwards by some of the "Lo"
family, sang Emusic hath charms to soothe the
savage" As he did not specify the kind of
music, think he must have meant the kind
drawn from Henry, Spencer or Remington rifle
That kind is mighty soothing, tell you saw
an Indian soothed that way once, myself but,
as am not on the witness stand, shall keep to
myself who was the musician, but he S soothed
yet Permanent thing with him, you bet.
visited your place last week. as much to see
the deep shaft as anything else, and came away
at last without making the rifle. Met too many
old acquaintances and, darn the shaft, why don t
YOU move it up to town, not keep it out so far in
the rhubarbs" Not afraid our Douglas CITY
boys will nip it, eh? That shaft has nay sympa-
thy, anyway. tell you that | am just full of
sympathy ready to shower it out in any direc-
ton. The much-abused Jews and Mormons have
had my sympathy for n long time. My reasons
for this gave to DR.. NJ. of your town, who can
tell any person who wishes to know in or about
Weaverville.
Like all Americans my good wishes are on
the side of Prussia in the war now going on in
Europe. Napoleon l is credited with saying
that all Europe, some day, "would be all Re-
publican or all Cossack, which is now rendered
all Sour-krout or all Frog" and the way the
thing looks to an unbiased mind, standing upon
American soil, we might as well prepare to say
Farewell, Frog.
| am no relation to the oldest inhabitant
neither am l much of prophet, but as it is a
free thing to prophecy about the weather, will
try my hand, together with my reasons. pro-
phecy that during the coming Winter, we will,
in all probability have spell of weather, perhaps
two or three or more. Reasons are that the apple
and peach crop fell earlier than common from
John Arms up all kinds of fruit trees shed
their fruit about April, should think. Second
ly, the chipmonks are busy engaged building
boats preparing to start down stream by first
freshet. STILL n stranger would think | was
jestng, to look at our wood-pile. But look out,
boys.
propose mining (mild form) in company
with " Impresor," until it rains, and between
us will post the JOURNAL on all things of import
ance within our reach, more particularly the
marriage of our friends and the death of our
enemies. JAcINTo.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATEs-It is now
United States will reach, if not exceed forty one
millions. This shows an increase of fully ten
millions within the last ten years, notwithstand-
ing that the war must have cost half million
lives
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

STATE NORMAL SCHooL.-The corner stone of
a building for the uses of the above named inst-
with imposing ceremonies, under the auspices of
the Masonic Fraternity. The Odd Fellows Mil
itary, Firemen and citizens of that county, gem
orally, participated in the ceremonies.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

A CIRCULAR has been issued by Treasurer
Spinner, addressed to banks and bankers, re-
questing the return of all Government green
backs of the issues previous to 1869, that they
may be redeemed by the series of that year.
This is done in order to facilitate trade as we'll as
to battle the attempts of counterfeiters.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

WoN'T Work WITH HM.-The Sonoma Demo-
crat says that the conyicts at San Quinten refuse
to work with Quinn, the child-murderer, and
that they say that if he is placed among them
Morkshons
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

FMIsHED.-The Good Templar's Orphan Home,
ready for the orphans or half-orphans of deceased
members of the order. 1t is beautiful build
ing and said to be great ornament to Vallejo.
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III

The final, happy victory won,
Fresh garlanded with loyal thanks,
Stand bronzed handful in the sun,
Remnant of thrice replenished ranks.
For songs of peace and home, they change,
Familiar battle-music, played
Where Death well knew the gamuts range,
last, glad, peace crowned Dress Parade
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"

The last-till granted their release
From life's hard marches, sharp alarms,
And won those fields where perfect peace
Folds the war-weary in her arms.
Comrades when meath the soothing sod
Or soon, or late-we all are laid;
On shining sands, triumphant trod,
Wen have the final Dress Parade.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

A ROLL of 81 900 in gold was lately paid out
at the Office of Wells, Fargo Co., at Vallejo,
in mistake for $40 roll of silver. The officers
are diligently trying to find the man to whom it
was paid
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

BnLIARDs.-A match game of billiards was
played at San Francisco, October the l4th, be-
tween Joseph w Little and John f. B. McCleery
for purse of$2OO, the silver cue and the Cham
pionship of the Pacific Coast. Mr.. Little de-
feated his opponent 2O2 points in 200.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

OFFICIAL returns from the Nebraska election
show that the next State Legislature will consist
of thirty-sx Republicans, nine Democrats and
nine Peoples candidates.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

SCHEECK will contest the election of Campbell
to Congress from the Third Ohio District 1t is
alleged the inmates of the Loyal Soldiers Home
in that district, were not allowed to vote. As
Campbell's majority was only ll3, il is thought
likely that Schenck will get the seat.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

TICKETS to the Mercantile Library Gift concert
were selling at San Francisco, on the 2lst inst,
for seven dollars and a-half, and will probably
advance to higher price before tho drawing
takes place, After that, however, they are ex-
pected to take a rapid decline.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29
DRESS pARADE---FouR PICTURES.
BY JOHN s. AITcHEsoN.

Sharp, shifting lines of loyal light,
The bayonets flash firm files along
Ger breasts whose patriotic fires burn bright,
That muster near thousand strong.
With hands unframed to warlke deeds,
But quick to learn the soldiers trade,
Her champions, when the country needs,
Staunch freemen stand at Dress-p Parade.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

THE San Francisco Benevolent Association
has, during the five years which have elapsed
since its organization, assisted 3s,l7l persons to
the amount of $l4O GA "A.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

A shortened, service-shrunken line,
On soil fraternal blood has drenched.
Flushed with the victor's crimson wine,
With martial ardor still unquenched.
Another dawn brings battle-storm,
Well knows each heart. all undisniayed,
Thereafter many manly form
No more shall stand ut Dress-Parade.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29
AIIIHB your tuTIy ItPIN
We are yours, fraterually,
JAMES FISHER & Co.

Dely" If you will order $25O0 package and
send us S25 as IN evidence Of your sincerity, wo
will give you the agency for your State, with ex-
elusive right of sale You can then use your
own discretion, in employing agents to assist
YOU Return This letter ,ehen you order. Send by
erpress
Accompanying the above is a lengthy circular
which sets forth the certainty of making large
fortune in very short period Of time The par
ties undertake to supply the customer with any
quantity of 25c. and SOC stamps and ST, So
and So Treasury notes, said to be in every par
ticular as good as REAL, and sold at 10 per cent
Of value marked on the face of each. About
every other line in the circular Is devoted to urg
ing parties to send letters and remittances by ex-
press and not by mail. 1t goes on to say that in
no case do they send samples, as they are un-
willing to compromise themselves unless the one
they send to is willing to become a party of the
transaction, and money passes between them.
Perhaps, iuosmuch as these notes are sold as
counterfeit and not as the genuine, no legal
action can be taken against parties selling them.
However, we would not like to invest and run
the risk of passing them, unless we wished to en-
gage free board ut the States Prison for the re-
nander Of our natural life
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

GENERAL Phil SHERIDAN, now ut the Prussian
Headquarters, writes that neither the French nor
the Prussan soldiers are equal to the Americans
in intelligence, skill and arms, and that the
Remington breech leaders far superior to
either the chassepot or needle gun
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

The bulletin learns that the Central Pacific
Railroad Company have purchased the property
of the California Steam Navigation Company.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

A PREACHER of Wanshara, Wis, has been
discharged for being personal to his hearers.
He said I" If you should take barrel and fill
it with the Holy Ghost, and another and fill it
with whisky, and call this congregation up and
let you take your choice, the whisky would bo
gone first"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

GUBERNAToRIAL.-The San Jose Mercury favors
the nomination of Pacheco for Governor, by the
Republicans.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

A New REMEDY. From Surprise Valley comes
the following story Of an old fellow who got very
jealous because his young wife went to II ball
with ood-ooking fellow, and staid out until
broad daylight. The old chap went to q JUS
tce of the Peace and told his story, winding up
with " want ye to help mo-for that ar thing
has been goin' on long enuf"
I" Well" said the Justice, "you can write
down to Yreka and see if some Of the lawyers
can't get you divorce 2"
Divorce p roared the angry man, 'who the
deuce wants divorcc2'
The Justice began to get wrathy.
"lf you don't want q divorce, what the deuce
brought you here ?"
"Why, want an injunction to stop further
proceedings"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

THE San Jose Independent says that one ranch
man, in that county, lost over 81 900 worth of
stock in two days, from their eating of poison
Gus plant known as " stagger weed"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

ONE of the French war ships is said to have
an apparatus for producing electric light 50
strong that persons can see to read by it at a
distance Of four miles.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

THE fund being raised among parties con-
nected with telegraphy for the purpose of build
ing monument to the memory of Professor
Morse, has already reached $4,000. 1t is a
worthy object, and it is to be hoped that mon
ument may be reared which will be worthy of
this man, who has done so much for the people
of this and other ages.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

A FRIGHTFUL hurricane swept over Matanzas,
Cuba, on the nth instant destroying great
amount of property, and, according to one nc
count causing the death Of 1000 people.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

MCFARLAND, the murderer of Richardson is at
present incarcerated at Blackwell's Island, serv-
ing outa sentence for drunkenness. 1t is said
he was lately picked out of the gutter, perfect
wreck of q man.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

ANOTHER FIRE.-On the night of the goth inst.
San Francisco was visited by terrible conAa-
grafton which destroyed property to the amount
of $3.50, 900. Three large mills were destroyed,
throwing two hundred men out of employment
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

RNDERPEsT is spreading rapidly IN Europe and
the people are becoming greatly alarmed. 1t
prevails from Poland to the Atlantic.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

From recent census returns it will be seen that
the United States has fifteen cities of more than
loo, 900 inhabitants each.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

THE merchants of Nevada City have entered
into an agreement to close their places of busi-
ness at o'clock P. M, until the first of April
next.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

1T will take two weeks more for the committee
on the location of the Odd Fellows College and
Home to decide.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

The editor of the Sacramento Bee has been
presented with large Irish potato, weighing
between fifteen and sixteen ounces which was
grown at Soda Springs, 1000 feet above sea
level,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

= hsaeOn Lodge, No. 900, H. o. d. T-Meets at
loon TEMPLARs' HALL, Weaverve every Sunday evening"
at "a o'clock. W. l.. HUDsPETH W. c. t.
uEO. b. JUMPER, W. s. 1v14.
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Soeietu 9utiees.

Comet Lodge, No. 81, T. q. %. P.-Holds its reg
alar meetings at ODD FELLOWS HALL Trinity Center
Saturday evenings SAMUEL HUBBELL N G..
A. NJ. CARTER, r. s. 1vl4.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

THE CENsUs.-Thus far, the census returns
show the population of this State to be only
about 500, 900, which includes Indians and
Chinese. AS the Chinese cannot DO counted in
the basis of representation, we viii only have
three Congressman as at present for the next ten
years. Our State has not been filling up as fast
as many thought it was.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29
WeekIy Grinity Juurnal,
As-L. p. FISHER, 30 and 81 New Mer-

As- L.. p. FISHER, 30 and FL New Mer-
chants Exchange is our only authorized Agent in
Francisco For Eastern advertising, MR. is repre-
sened by S. Nj. PErrINGL Co. of New York and Boston,
BE- New York Agency.-IIUDsoN & MENET. Al
Park Row, only authorized Agents in New York
CITY, All advertising vors forwarded through their Agen
cy will receive prompt attention.
N0tfce-An communications, advertisements and other
matter connected with the JOURNAL should hereafter be
addressed to and settled with G. W. CRAIG,
Weaverville, Sept l. 1870. Business Manager.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

A GOOD deal of the consolation offered in this
world is about as solacing as the assurance of
the man to his wife when she fell into the river:
You'll find ground at the bottom, my dear"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

ONE Chicago Insurance Company lost 500, ,0oo
by the late fire at that place.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29
NUMBER 43.
A Gigantic SwindIe.

The following letter was received by resi-
dent of this county few days ago, and handed
to us for perusal. knowing that great many
are not aware of the barefaced manner to which
counterfeters resort to place their spurious notes
in circulation, we copy the letter in full:
JAMES FISHER Il co.
No So Liberty Street
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

THE widow of the late Admiral Farragut is
expected to arrive in San Francisco in a few
| davo
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

A CoUScn of the Improved Order of Red Men
has been established ut Chico.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29
"THE RESOURCES OF CALIFORNIA. I'VE hav

"THE RESOURCES OF CALIFORNIA" I'VE have
been placed in receipt of No 2 of the above
named valuable newspaper publication. 1t is
issued by Messrs. Wentworth & Buruck, and dis
tributed gratuitously throughout the length and
breadth of the land. This is the second edition
of one hundred thousand copies which the gem
tlemen have issued, and is filled with large
amount Of good reading matter, and valuable
statistics relative to the resources of the Pacific
Slope, and without doubt will do more towards
populating this vast extent of country, than any
mode which could be devised. The alta says
that copies have been mailed to no less than
fifty seven hundred and twelve newspapers in
the United States. The present number con-
tans eight large pages, and is of exceedingly
neat typographical appearance. Too much
credit cannot be bestowed upon Messrs. Went
worth & Buruck, for the interest and energy they
have displayed in carrying out this plan. We
understand that it is their intention to issue
these documents frequently, and they have our
best wishes for success in the noble enterprise
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

THE Board of Trustees of the Mercantile Lii
brary publish card in the city papers, stating
that the drawing for prizes will certainly come
off on the 3lst instant, and that enough profit
viii be made to clear the Association of debt
1t is proposed to hold two more Gift Concerts
at which prizes of a nominal value will be dis
tributed. The object of this is merely to ex-
haust the law which provides for three concerts.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

VALLEJO has total population of G 400 and is
increasing at a rapid rate.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

THE granite base to the new Lincoln statue in
Union Square, New York, weighs over seventeen
tons, and is said to be the largest stone ever
quarred in America.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29
No. 5s Liberty Street,

My DEAR SIR We wish to secure the services
of n live gentleman to push the business named
in the enclosed circular, and have been informed
by a friend who knows you well, that you are
highly suitable to represent us As we have
had many dealings with that gentleman, and
know he is an honorable and upright man, any
friend of his will receive our utmost confidence.
Therefore we feel that there is no risk in confd-
ing to you our secret.
Now, if you will agree to start this business at
once, we will, in this instance, deviate from orr
usual custom, of requiring all cash in advance,
and supply you on the following terms, leaving
you to pay the balance as early as possible -
Upon receipt of $40 by express prepaid, we will
forward by express, such denominations as you
may wish, amounting to not over s 900. You
can have any quantity above $1,000, by paying
10 per cent. in adyance-for $4,000 package,
we should require $50 in advance. We will
give you 81 900 for any single note that you
cannot pass. Many attempts have been made to
produce these notes perfect, but we alone have
succeeded and stand unriyalled to-day, defyng
detection or competition.
We know you will serve us faithfully. We
trust to your honor, knowing you cannot afford
to deceive us. State the amount and denomin ma
tions desired and carry out prices in full to OBJ
viate mistakes. When you send the money,
please pay the cypress charge, deducting the
amount from the principal to pay same and as
this is special offer, you will oblige 10y return
ing this letter to remind us Of the circumstance.
Whatever you do, don't write by mail, MS we
will not claim or receive any letters from the
post office. Send only Jy cypress
Awaiting your early reply,
We are yours, traternAlly,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

AN eating-house in the city advertsos shoo-
fly soup" Upon investigation it proves to be
the favorite ox-tal.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-10-29

for seven dollars and a-half, and will probably
advance to higher price before the drawing
takes place, After that, however, they are ex-
pected to take rapid decline.
ANOTHER FIRE.-On the night of the goth inst
San Francisco was visited by terrible conla-
grafton which destroyed property to the amount
of $3.50, 900. Three large mills were destroyed,
throwing two hundred men out of employment.
MCFARLAND, the murderer of Richardson, is at
present incarcerated at Blackwell's Island, serv-
ing outa sentence for drunkenness. 1t is said
he was lately picked out of the gutter perfect
wreck of man.
FRIGHTFUL hurricane swept over Matanzas
Cuba, on the nth instant, destroying great
amount of property and, according to one ac-
count causing the death of 900 people.
THE San Jose ndependent says that one ranch
man, in that county, lost over 81 900 worth of
stock in two days, from their eating of poison
Gus plant known as " stagger weed"
ONE of the French war ships is said to have
an apparatus for producing electric light so
strong that persons can see to read by it at a
distance Of four miles.
THE merchants Of Nevada City have entered
into agreement to close their places of busi-
ness at 8 o'clock P. M, until the first of April
next.
RNDERPEsT is spreading rapidly IN Europe and
the people are becoming greatly alarmed 1t
prevails from Poland to the Atlantic.
From recent census returns it will be seen that
the United States has fifteen cities Of more than
1000 inhabitants each.
1T will take two weeks more for the committee
on the location of the Odd Fellows College and
Home to decide.
THE widow of the late Admiral Farragut is
expected to arrive in San Francisco in few
days.
A CoUNcn of the Improved Order of Red Men
has been established ut Chico.
ONE Chicago Insurance Company lost 500, 900
by the late FIRE at that place.
VALLEJO has a total population of 6,400 and is
increasing at a rapid rate.
A mantle shelfa lady's shoulders.
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A mantle shelf--a lady's shoulders.
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York, died recently, leaving fortune of $780,
600
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-09-03
nlRkcfnRs

Am liAET, Ticket Agent
JonS II. DANlEL, Gate Keeper,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-09-03
An AEyE

For the relief OF the Houston and Texas Central Rail-
way Company.
WHEREAS, The Houston and Texas Gem
tral Hallway Company has become the
owner, by purchase, OF tie Washington
County Railroad and,
WHEREAS, The Houston and Texas Cen.
trail Railway Company and the Washing
ton County Railroad Company are indebt-
ed TO the State of Texas for sums borrowed
from the special school fund and,
WHEREAS, The Houston and Texas Cen
trail Railway Company is desir0us 10 ex-
tend the Washington county branch TO the
city of Austin, as soon as IL can he done,
and to build its main trunk TO Red River
in the shortest time possible, and Slso to
beild branch road from some rSini in
Navarro county so as to strike Red Rever
at such point as will enable said company
TO form q connection with any railroad that
may be built southward from Kansas or
Missouri TO said river; and,
WHEREAS, The ability Of said company
to build said main trunk and branch roads
would be greatly increased by the consent
Of the State 10 exchange the six per cent.
bonds Of the said companies, now held by
the State, for the seven per cent, gold in
ftIGHt hDnAs " tnE ehiu 1AOu5tFfu
and Texas Central Railway Company, f.
ssed by virtue Of deed OF trust executed
by said company on the irst day Of July,
A. u. 1856, in which deed Of trust Shep-
herd Knapp snd David S. Dodge, of TIE
city Of New York, are named land haze az
cepted) ns trustees and,
KHEEEks, II Is believed that such e.-
change can be made without, in any man
ner, endangering the security Of the school
fund therefore,
SEcTfoS I. Be y s-7rfrd Nv tie I.errsiafars
ef ths Siafe Il T,rss, ThEi the Washington
County Rai.rord is kerehy made and de-
clared 20 be, 70 al infsrfs and purposes in
Law, q ysrt q ihe Housion and Texas Gen.
fral Railway, and shall be under the con
troi and management Of TIE Houston aud
Texas Central Railway COr-Fany in Ike
manner ns every oiher part q fbs said
railway; and she ll0usion and Tsras Cen
fral Railway Corrraty shall have IL
rishi % tuiis and extend fhs rart q j..
railway htrtisfs1s EaoFh r. ne Washins