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Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-02-26
More About the Confidence Man.
MOUTH TRINITY River. February Ia

MOUTH TRINITY RIVER, February l6 1870
EDITOR JOURNAL Having noticed an article
in your paper of the 5th instant relating to the
operations of a confidence man in your county,
take the liberty of informing you that be made
his appearance at this place few days ago.
At Hoopa he represented himself as a packer
with load of bacon to sell. He sold no bacon,
but did sell Mr. Chapman to the amount of a
shirt, although Mr.. Chapman denies the soft i'm
peachment. He next made the acquaintance of
Mr. Peck, and succeeded in borrowing his
watch, coat hat and horse. With them he
came 10 Wetchpeck. AS he had passed the best
market for Ducou, he ASSUMED the title OF Col
onel Wrgnt, of the 9th infantry, U. S. A, and
pretenueu " be on business tor government in
laying UuLa new reservation for Indians. On
arriving at TIE store of Mr. Alexander, ut this
place, ue had AN Indian III COMPANY, and as SAID
Indian was dressed III naughL Dut klamath airs
he very humaneiy bought him $40 worth of
ciothlug, telling The CLERK he would setle in the
morning. Beng partial 10 "red eye" he soou
became very tamilar with all hands, and iu-
sisted upon doug all the treating. The CLERK
aud Mr.. Alexander were "a little suspicious, but
said nothing until next morning. Early next
day the clerk presented the bili, but the 'Ooi-
Ouel tuouBuL tutrt Was no hurry, lie might
want more thugs during the day. jimmy Rob
ihsou (the clerk) could not see 1t in that light,
ana as ne pridessp upon MS proficiency III
the ''many art, Determined To thrash it out ut
him on The spot, and So told him. Tue Col
ouel was Ion II, aud at il tney went. LIST
rouud-kobnson led OFF, with his right ana
planted d stiiger on The ColOnel's" left optic
tnat sent him To grass, but he rallied aud met
another ON the Jaw that knocked out two teeth.
fnis round was very damaging 10 the " Col
onel s. beauty. Jimmy Robinson was inclined
to let him oil at this, DuL The Colonel" was
not yet demomilzed and renewed the hgut.
Round I'd" Colonel came up to the scratch
looking AS though he had been through II thrash
ing machine. Jimmy again struck out com
petey tlattening his oppohents "buge, send
ing him down again and thus ended the second
and last round, lor the Colonel " here threw
up the sponge. Mr.. Alexander recovered the
clothing IRON the Indian, aud is out but few
dollars What character this enterprlsiing in-
dvldual will assume next with the mug he
has on, remains to be known. He has gone to
lower Klamath, and will probably turn up at
Crescent City. TUSCAN ABRoNE.
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In the Probate O Of The County Of Trinity State of C,-
fornid Al Chambers. In The matter Of the Estate Of
SPENCER LOWDEN decedsed-O Order dppointidg time
for probatc Of Oiu and directing publication Of moce Of
the
A DOCUMENT, PURPORTING TO BE THE
N the last will and testament of SPENCER
LOWDEN, deceased, having on the ninth day of
of said Probate court, and petition for the pro-
bate thereof, and for the issuance of letters tes-
tamentary to Mehitabe w Lowden having been
filed by her, it is hereby ordered that MONDAY,
THE TwENTy-FIRsT DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. ID. 1870,
at two o'clock, P. M, of said day, at the court
room of said court, at the courthouse, in Wea-
vervile, in the county of Trinity, be, and the
same is, hereby appointed the time for proving
said will and hearing said application, when and
where any person interested may appear and
contest the said will, and may file objections in
writing to the granting of letters testamentary to
said petitioner.
1t il further ordered that notice be given
thereof by the Clerk of said court, by publica-
ton not less than ten days before said twenty
first day of February, A. d., in the Weekly Trinity
Journal, a newpaper printed and published in
said county.
And it is further ordered, that subpenas be is
sued to the subscribing witnesses to said will
and that citations be issued and served upon the
heirs of said testator residing in said Trinity
county, to appear and contest the probate of said
will, at the said time appointed.
Dated February 9th, 1870.
A. ]. FELTER, Probate Judge.
Attest: JOHN w. PHILBaooK,
CIV Clerk of Probate Court.
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Ayers Ague Cure,

For Fever and Ague, Intermittent Fever,
Chill Fever, Remittent Fever, Dumb
Ague, Periodical or Bilious Fever, &c,
and indeed all the affections which arise
from malarious, marsh. or miasmatic
poisons.
AS its name implies, 1t does Cure. and does nnt
fail. Containing neither Arsenic Quininc, Bismulh
Zinc, nor any other mineral or poisonous substance
whatever, IL in nowise Injuries any patient. The
number and importance oft cures in the aeue dis
tricts, are literally bevond account, and we believe
without parallel in the history of Ague medicine
Our pride Is gratifed by the acknowledgements we
receive of the radical cures effected in obstinate
cases, and where other remedies had wholly failed.
Unacclimated persons, either resident m, or
travelling through miasmatic localities, will he pro-
tected by taking the 1GUE CURE daily.
For Lirer Complaints. arising from torpidy
of the Liver 1t Is excellent remedy stimulating
the Liver into healthy activity.
For Bilious Disorders and Liver Complaints 1t IL
nm excellent remedy, producing many truly ro.
mar able cures, where other medicines had failed.
Prepared by DIR. J. &. AVER Il Co, Practical
and Analytical Chemists, Lowell, Mass, and sold
a round the world.
PRICE, 500 PER BOTTLE.
Sold by all druggists and dealers IN rcdcrc eyeywhel
CRANE 4 BRIGHAM,
sally Wholesale Agents San francisco
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs.
such as Coughs. Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.

For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs
such as Coughs. Colds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma.
and Consumption.
Probably never before in the whole history OF
medicine, has anything won so widely and so deeply
upon the confidence of mankind, as this excellent
remedy Tor pulmonary complaints. Through "a long
series OF years, and among most OF the races OF
ton, rs II has become better known. Its uniform
character and power to cure the various affections
of the lungs and throat, have made it known as a re-
liable protector against them. While adapted to
mllder forms OF disease and to Young children il il
At the same time the most etcottal remedy that can
be given for incipent consumption, and the dan.
gcrOus affections OF the throat and lungs Asa pro-
vision against sudden attacks of ClOuD il should
be kept on hand in every family and indeed as MI
are sometimes subject to colds aud coughs an
should be provided with this antldote for them
Although settled Consumption is thought in-
durable, still great numbers OF cases where the dis
ease seemed settled, have been completely cured
and the patient restored to sound health by the
CHERRY FectOrdf. SO complete is its mastery
over the disorders of the Lungs and Throat that
ing else could reach them, under the Cherry Pee
tosai they subside and disappear.
singers aud Pwbtic Speakers find great pro-
lection nom it.
1sthn.a is always relieved and often wholly
cured by II.
BI'onchitis Is generally cured by taking the
Cherry PectOrai IN small and frequent doses.
so generally are its virtues known that we need
not publish the certificates of them here do
than assure the public that its qualities are fully
maintained.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-02-26

LEWISTON. - correspondent writes from
lewiston, under date of February 18th as fol-
iows: "We are all here, and with US the much
liked and long -wished-for rain. You will please
etay indoors and let it come down, as it was
getting very dry here. Old man Baker, of Bolts
hlll, was here yesterday, and said water was az
searce there as pretty girls-so scarce that when
his cabin caught fire, few days ago, and he
had one pail of water, he hardly knew which to
DART with"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-02-26

THE DANCE.-The ball at Thomas theatre on
the 22d was attended by a dancing crowd, and a
gOod-siZed crowd at that. Mr.. Thomas disposed
of ffty-fve tickets. Dancing began early and
ended late, and these facts tell as plain as
VIII sperm the ear that the folks enjoyed them
selves. If any one did not we say emphatically
nobody else was to blame. We were there and
speak knowingly.
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Special 9otites.
In the Rainy Season

When the earth is saturated with moisture and
the air is surcharged with unwholesome exhaa-
tions the vital forces of the body less active
than in clear weather, md the spirits correspond
ngly depressed 1t is under such circumstances
that the invigoratng, vivifying and cheering
properties Of HosrErrER's STOMACH BIrrERs are
made especially manifest. Half wine lass
full, taken three times day, will so tone and
strengthen the digestive organs and the nervous
SYSTEM that neither the miasma arising from
the wet SOIL the gloom of sunless sky
will produce the usual effect upon the health
and spirits. Persons who are peculiarly sensi-
tive to external changes, will find this agreeable
tonic the best means of steeling their systems
against the vicissitudes of temperature and all
variations in the state of the atmosphere. What
the poet, Cowper, said of teas, applies with ten
fold force to this nestimable nervine stomachic
" It cheers but not inebridtes.' This, however, is
only one of its merits. It literally revolutOnzes
the condition of the feeble, debiliated and des-
ponding-imparting healthfu activity to the Sc
cretive organs, regulating the bowels and CIV
ing new and permanent impulse to the etfete
and torpid animal machinery The mind, sym
pathizng with the refreshed and invigorated
body, RECEIVERS its elasticity, and life takes
brighter aspect under the effects of this harmless
vegetable exhiarant.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-02-26

Medical Advtce.-DR. WIN. X. DOHERTY's Medica land
Surgical Institute Is becoming qua the welfare
of State aud health Of citizens and his rapidly
ding reputation although t excite surprise is but the
signal of skill aud follows the natural
We personally acquainted with gentlemen who
had suffered for years under chronic
lief but without until they called upon DR. DoHERTY
who In Incredibly short of time has given them
tire relief 1t is gratifying because
Doctor gentleman who seeks by defamation Of others
to establish his reputation to the OF
his upon the ruin anothers fame The Doctor con
ducts his Institute in such that must be gratifying
to all his patients He examines advises and
without charge and the patient after hearing his
treatment accept reject at pisasnre In does
the Doctor make charge unless he effects This he
able do, because he feels the confidence which long
perence has gyen and doubt the consolation which ap
pertains to that confidence Persons afflicted with either
chronic disease would do we'll consult the Doctor
at all events do no harm for consultation he asks
fee; does he Insist obedience his advice unless
the patient places himself under his His Offices
street. opposite the Pacific Mail Steamship CONF
Sany 3 Oihcs,-4dh Francisco Reigs.
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Probate Noticc.."PrOying Of Will.

In the Probate ot Of tie County Of Trinity, State of Ci-
tOrnid Al Chambers In The matter Of the Estate Of
SPENCER L0WDEN. deceased-Orfer dppoiatiag time
for probdte Of toiH and directing publication Of notice Of
lie suLa
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-02-26

Ray If you wish the very best CABINET PHoTo-
GRAPHS, you must call on BRADLEY RULoFsoN,
429 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-02-26

New FIRM. Attention is invited to the
announcement of Watson & Brown appearing in
so-day's paper. They are gentlemen who under
land their business, and will be found as good
IS their word
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-02-26

Non of Mr.. P. Poland at this place is a much
needed addition. He is good practical work.
man prompt and reliable. Give him your pat
ronage.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-02-26

s SEWING MAcHISEs.-We advertise sewing ma
= purchase can do SO by calling at this Office.
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Latest Styles Of Natural Hair.


VVANTED-AGENTS. $3.50 per month. to
w sell the only GENUINE IMPROVED COM
MON SENSE FAMILY SEWING MACHINE. Price
only SlN Great Inducements To Agents. This Is
tho most popular Sewing Machine Of the day
makes the famous Elastic Lock Stitch" will do
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leo, 900 sold and the demand constantly increas.
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Hurley's Popular Worm Candy

As this is really specific for Worms, and tie
best and most paatable form to give TO children it
IL not surprising that it Ia fast taking the place Of
all other preparations for worms-it being per
fectly tasteless, and any child will take it.
Messrs James Ruddle Co: Gentlemen - II
give me great pleasure r. say, after using all the
other worm remedies known to me, with but par.
tisl relief TO my children, was advised to try Dr.
A. 7. Hurleys, and since using it, my children
have become quite well and healthy; the children
would eat it al the time, 1t is so pleasant, If We
would let them. believe It s one Of the best and
safest remedies known, and as such, recommend II
to one and all. JAMES W. TRAVIS
Louisville Jan. g. 1858
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To James Ruddle { Co.. Louisville Kentucky:
Gentlemen-This is to certify that have been for
years a sufferer, and tried al the tones evor
heard of or seen advertised with little or no relief
from any Of them. heard your Hurley Bitters
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two occasions il was the means of saving and pro-
longing my hfe cOnscientiOusly recommend
them to all sufferers as the best biters KNOWN and
advise them TO always ask for DR.. T. A. Hurley's,
and have no other. You can use this you think
proper, if il will benefit others.
Yours, truly, ETC., JOHN ". DIXON.
Louisville, Nv. Dec. 10, 1868
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Hurley's SarsaparilIa.
KITH nODmE OF POTASI

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This is the pure and genuine extract Of the root
and will, trial, be found to effect certain and
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sipelas, Female Irregularities, Fistula, all Skin
Diseases Liver Complaint Indigestion, Piles, Pull
monary Diseases, Scrofula or Kings Evil syphilis,
and all Impurities of the Blood.
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DOCTOR HUNTER.

CoNTINURs TO TREAT ALL PRIVATE
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as nocturnal emissions. blotches, debility diySi,
ness, dimness of sight. confusion of ideas. evil
forehoding, aversion to society of femaIes Iosa
of memory and sexual power and rendering
marriage improper. are permanently cured
DOCTOR HUNTER publishes a MRDTrAr
PAMPHLET relating to venereal diseases and the
disastrous and varied consequences OF self
abuse. that viii be sent to any addresa in a
sealed envelope for two stamps. It contains fnii
symptom lists that will enable those afectsd i1 ~
determine the nature of their COMPLAINT and
give written statement of their case that will
answer almost as well for the purpose of trsat-
ment as a personal interview; but There II Ia
convenient. the Doctor shonld be Consulted
personally.
1t is self-eyident that physician who con.
fnes himself exclusively to the study of a GER
ia class of diseases and treats Thousands of
cases every year, must acquire greater skill in
that specially than one IN general practice
Many physicians, recognizing this fact intro
duce patients TO the Doctor after reading his
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Green and Walnut. near the Postofice Lonis-
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days. 10 A. N. 10 IL Y. ausl dIy
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IS miles shorter than via Decatur TO
Memphis.
More than 100 miles shorter than via
Louisville TO 81. Louis.
Close connections at Humboldt for Jackson,
Tenn. Jackson Miss, Vicksburg, New Orleans and
the Southwest. Passengers have the choice of
routes to all principal points in the Southwest via
Memphis or Jackson, Tenn.
Connection is made at Union City with trains of
the Mobile and Ohio Railroad for all principal
points West and Northwest; at Hickman with
FIRST-OLASs STEAMERS for all points in the
Mississippi Valley.
For THROUGH TICKETS apply at City Transfer
Office, Maxwell House. and Nashville and Chatta-
nooga Passenger Depot, Church street.
J. W. THOMAS,
W. L. DANLEY, Gen1 Supt.
GenT P. and T. Agent. jams If
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
state Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce John
HEREFORD of Davidson county, as a can
date for State Treasurer before the present
General Assembly.
WE are authorized to announce r. s.
Woodland of Lincoln county, candidate
for State Treasurer. SEPT tide.
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Hurley'S Stomach Bitters.
For Debility, Loss of Appetite, Weak
ness, Indigestion or Dyspepsia,
Want of Action Of Liver, or
Disordered Stomach.

There are no bittsrs that compare with these in
removing these distressing complaints. For sale
or can be had at any drug store in the United
States. JAMES RUDOLF CO., Proprietors,
Louisville, Kentucky.
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THE UNION AND AMERICAN.
SPEECH

MA. RICHARD WARNER, JR.,
OF MARSHALL COUNTY,
ON the Reports OF the Committee on
the Franchise Question.
Delivered in the Constitutional Convention on
Tuesday Evening, Jan. %, 1870
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LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE
r. a IL r. o a ID.
TRAINS RUN TO AND FROM NASHVILLE AS

TRAINS RUN TO AND FROM NASHVILLE AS
LEAVE CSov. Ii, 1862 ARRIVE.
8: 80 A. N. Express. 900 A. n.
200 P. II. Mail 4:8O p. N.
500 P. NJ Gallatin AccOmm odation. .........
Express runs daily. Mail daily except Sunday.
eS- 5 80 A. NJ. train connects at Louisville with
Jacksonville Railroad for st. Louis, Springfield,
Ill, Quincy, Chicago, and all principal points North
and West Also connects via Jacksonville Railroad
and via l. @. and l. Railroad, through indianapolis
and Cincinnati, for all points North and East.
re- 300 P. NJ train connects at Louisville with
Jacksonville Railroad for st. Louis Springfield,
H. Quincy, and all principal points West. Also con-
meets with Jeffersonvile Railroad via Indianapolis,
and with L @. and l. Railroad, via Cincinnati for
all points North and East by all routes from Gin
cihnah and Indianapolis.
tB- Mail boats leaving Louisville at 10 A. NJ and
P NJ arrive at Cincinnati in time to connect With
early trains for the East.
ES Passengers from GaIlatin and points South
arriving at Nashville at 90 A. NJ have until 500
P. NJ In which 10 attend to business before re-
turning.
gE- For through tickets, baggage checks and In
formation as to Sleeping Cars through connections
etc, etc, apply at office Nashville City Transfer
Co, under Maxwell House, and at depot Louisville
and Nashville Railroad in Nashville.
ALBERT FINK,
iuly2-Iy General Superintendent
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DIR. SeaDrOOIz's Infant Soothing Sy-
rup.
DIR. SeabrOOk's Elixir Bark and Iron
JAMES RUDOLF & CO., Proprietors.
Laboratory, Al Bulltt street,
Louisville, Kentucky.
EWlN, PENDLET0N Il CO., Agents,
ianQ II Nashville
Il II Il

POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING POINTS OF
L superiority, claimed by no other Sewing Ma
chine:
1t makes four Stitches-Lock, Double Lock,
Knot and Double Knot-three more than made by
any other. 1t has the Reversible Feed, enabling
the operator TO either TO the right or left. It
has the Self-Adjusting Tensions, without which no
Machine is complete, 1t fastens the ends of seams
as securely done by hand. Its Needle cannot be
set wrong. Its movements rapid and nOiseless
It does not break suarl threads. Its motions
all positive. 1t has springs OF brush pads to get
out of erdCr.
MRS. L. A. NELSON 4 SISTER, Agents,
novl4-SH No "a Y. Cherry st., Nashville.
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IVREE FROM DUST AND DIRT ARISING FROM
I ashes. The largest Oven Of any Coal Stove In
the market. Perfect baking iRsiEed--sdtisJdctiOn
G1'dra Htced. AL sizes and all prices. The Ao-
tivhs are now being successfully operated for
the small sum of 10 cents per day. II you wish to
save money, time and labor, buy the "Active Z"
Coal Cooking Stove. We have also the great Wood
Cooking Stove, LADY Gay" well and Familiarity
known in this market. Call aud see our stoves be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
MOORE, COLLINS & CO.,
No. 81 North Market, Opposite Union ST. Nash
Vile, Tenn. nOv24tf
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TRUSTEES SALE.

DTvRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST MADE BY
ID Charles T. Martin which Is duly recorded in
the Registers office Of Davidson county, in Book
AZ, page 1873, l viii, on tho
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For Comptroller.

We are authorized TO announce W. p.
Morris of Camden, candidate for Comp
troller of the Treasury Of the State, at the
insuing Legislature, pledging himself to
satisfy all the members of his financial
skill and qualifications for the position.