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Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23
A LOSING DODGE.

The "passive policy" proposed by GER
tain Democratic papers in the East and
West means inaction on the part Of the
Democracy as an organization, and con-
templates coalition between all Demo
Gratis and all Republicans opposed to the
reelection of Grant. 1t is easy enough
TO put up a programme of this sort, but
carrying it out is quite another affair.
Many of those who have followed the
standard of Democracy through fire and
frost are not disposed to agree to such
an unconditional surrender. The Mobile
Register, leading Democratic journal,
and one that has never fatered in its sup
port of the principles Of the party, aptly
illustrates the way old-line Democrats
view the matter in the following remi-
niscence, entitled "Passivism Thirty
Years Ago -
"Itis known that when upon the death
of General Harrison, Mr.. Tyler, as Vice
President became President, he found
llIiiiFfll NlbiiOhb "a Dfi III NpliSlNHcs LIS
old Virginia notions in politics didn't
suit the Wing party in that body, and
the Democrats were slow to take up a
Wing President. Yet it was needful
that he should have a Congressional par
ty, and Mr.. Tyler preferred that it should
be composed Of the Democratic members.
1t was thought that his veto of the bank
bill would conciiate the Democracy, and
30. =, -
secure the arrangement. Mr.. Benton
was the Democratic Senator with whom
it was thought best to treat. But 'Old
Bullion was pretty hard case, difficult
of approach, and very bluff in his man
ners. But finally the duty of conduct
ing the negotiations was devolved upon
DR.. Miles, of Vermont, who was of most
plausible, persuasive parts, and seeming
ly best adapted to the task. The inter-
view was very brief, and is thus related :
Undoubtedly said Old Bullion, the
President was right in vetoing the bank
bill, but there was nothing else for him
TO do, as an honest man and patriot.
But insisted the emissary, has
not his course laid the foundation of a
claim to the confidence and support OF
yourself and your friends p
None OF your ID lntrlgues with
me, Sir | am Democrat and only
act with Democrats. If Mr.. Tyler wishes
our support, he must come over to us un-
reservedly, without intermediates or go-
betweens.'
This is given as a sample of Tom Ben
toms ideas of Passivism thirty years ago.
We have now good many men call
ing themselves Democrats who are moi
Tom Bentons." Honest advocates of the
passive policy are only to be found among
Republicans who are willing to embrace
Democracy and thus obtain office, ol
among Democrats actuated by the same
motives. Such combination must be O
failure from the beginning, and will fail tc
hoodwink the people.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

Proposed STAGE LINE.-We are in
formed, says the Shasta Courier of March
10th, that parties in Shasta, Trinity, and
Scott Valley, who possess the means and
will to do so, are quietly perfecting the
arrangements necessary to start daily
stage line from this place to Yreka Ella
Trinity Center about the 1st of May.
One Of the parties interested tells us that
they have received news from Washing
ington which justifes them in making
preparations TO open the line.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

THE CODES ADoPTED.-All the Codes
by the Revision Committee,
viz the Penal, Political, Practice and
Civil Codes, have passed both Houses of
the Legislature. A special Act provid-
ing that the revenue portions of the Pen
al and Political Codes should take effect
has also passed the Legis-
lature.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23
MARRIAGES.

In Weaverville, March 18th, 1872, by
f. p. Lovejoy, County Judge, Mr.. FELIX
G. KILGoRE to Miss MARGARET ID. Con-
WAY.
The usual compliments were received by the
JOURNAL folks, for which kind remembrance
we return a vote of thanks and tender our best
wishes for the happiness of the newly-wedded.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

CoGHLAN's ANTI -CooLIE BILL.-The
Washington correspondent of the Bulle-
tin says: Mr.. Coghlan made an inform
al argument before the House Judiciary
Committee, supporting his " Coolie bill "
to prohibit contracts for servile labor.
The argument is understood to have
made a good impression. Mr.. Coghlan
will have further hearing and is very
hopeful of getting the bill through.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

In Butte county there is ranch con-
slsting of 2S,0O0 acres, II miles in length,
5000 acres under cultivation, 100 miles
OF board fence, 20 tenements worth 800
600, 10000 sheep, 1900 cattle, 1000 hogs,
and 300 horses.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

THE French Minister of War asks for
M appropriation of $40, 100000 to build
iortillcatlons around Paris, and in towns
near that city. The Prussians meanwhile
are extending the fortiications of Metz
and Strasbourg.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

NEARLY all the leading business men
in San Francisco attended the mass meet
ing at Platt's Hall on the 10Th, to protest
against the grant of Goat Island or any
part of it TO the Central Pacific Railway
Company. The resolutions were ordered
to be telegraphed to Washington.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

A MAJORITY Of the. special committee
of the Legislature of Massachusetts have
reported resolution to amend the Com
stltution Of that State so that women
may vote and hold office.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

Cole recommends the removal of Hard
enbergh as United States Surveyor Gen
eral, and the appointment of w. j. Lewis.
of San Mateo. Dispatches from Wash
ington say Sargent, Governor Booth,
Lieutenant Governor Pacheco, Il. l..
and others oppose the proposed
change.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

STRAw's Republican) majority in New
Hampshire will not be far from 5000.
Verify "straws show which way the
wind blows" and this is an indication of
the approaching hurricane in November.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

LARGE YIELD.-An exchange publish
cd in the agricultural community thinks
that the wheat yield this year will amount
to not less than thirty millions of bushels.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

LEAVE OF ABsENCE.-A leave Of alb
sence of sixty days has been granted to
Lieutenant-Governor Pacheco, who de-
sires to visit Mexico for the recovery OF
his health.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23
NOTICE.
UN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IRE

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RE-
entitled Z" An Act 10 Pay tho Expenses neces,
sarlly Incurred in SURPRISING Indian Hostili-
ties in the Counties of Humboldt and Trinity,
in the years Eighteen Hundred and Slxty-eighi
and Eighteen Hundred and Sixty-nine," APP
proved March 18th, lS72:-
All persons having claims for money and
supplies advanced to Stephen Fleming and his
company in suppressing Indian hostilities in
the counties of Humboldt and Trinity, in the
years 1858 and 1869, are hereby notified to pre-
sent said claims, with their proofs and vouchers
in support of the same, to A. ID. Bavles, nj bis
residence In Trinity county, State 0fCalifornia,
within three months after the first insertion OF
this advertisement -
A. d. BAYLES,
Dated, March 23d, 1872. I'm
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

TIE Erie imbroglio has been settled,
General Sickles having made overtures
to Jay Gould, which have been accepted.
Gould resigns, and the acts of the new
Directors have been confirmed,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

FIsH's reply to the English note on the
Alabama claims demands that both coun-
tries shall submit to the award of the
Geneva Arbitrators, whatever the Arbi-
traitors may decide.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

EXTENSIVE forgeries have been un-
earthed by the secret police of Russia,
involving millions in counterfeit secur-
tiles and paper money.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

MARSHAL BAzAINE is greatly blamed
for the eapituiation of Metz, by the inves-
tigating commission appointed by the
French Assembly.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

A RANCH Of 100000 acres, Santa Am
ity, sold recently for $1,000. 1t is in
Lower California, and a New York com
pany were the purchasers.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

SOME Indians from the Black Hills
recently arrived at Fort Randall with
large quantity Of coarse gold obtained
in the mines there.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

THE Kentucky Republican Convention
nominates John NJ. Harlan, of that State,
for Vice-President on the ticket with
Grant.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

THE Nail Manufacturers Association
in New York have decided to advance
the wholesale prices 25 cents per keg.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

THE new Erie directory is hailed in
London as triumph in favor of Ameri-
can honesty and enterprise.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

THE Republicans recently carried the
municipal elections of Rochester, Elmira
and Auburn, New York.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

Or the $80,0OO0OO stock in the Erie
Railway, $54, 600, 900 is said to be held by
foreign stockholders.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

IT is estimated that one thousand coons
were drowned on Minto's Island, Oregon
during the late high water.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

GRAND DUKE ALEXIS is likely TO be
appointed Viceroy of Poland
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

GAMBETTA is stumping France by
making political speeches in various
places.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

THE entire Republican ticket was re-
Gently elected in the municipal election
in Oakland.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

wants the Legislature to repeal the usury
laws.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

ALL the Vallejo BARRIERS have signed a
paper pettioning the Legislature to com
pei the closing of barber shops on Sunday.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

DAKOTA is enthusiastic over the recent
gold discovery in the Black Hills.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

One of the jurymen in the Hall trial,
at New York, died March 18th.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23
THURSDAY. APRIL 25th, 1872,

for the purpose of selecting delegates to
the National Republican Convention, to
be held in the City of Philadelphia on
the Fifth day of June, 1872, to nominate
candidates for President and Vice Presi-
dent of the United States, and to select a
State Central Committee, and for the
transaction of such other business as may
properly come before the Convention.
The apportionment Of the delegates is
as follows
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23
TRINITY JOURNAL
OUR AGENTS:

SAN FRANCISCO IL. p Fisher, % and
d New Merchants Exchange; Bean Co.
Ne. ii0 Montgomery Street; Thomas Boyce'
sc Merchants Exchange.
NEW YORK Hudson & Monet, Al Park
Row: Geo. p. Rowell a Co., 40 Park Row; 5.
M. Pettingill & Co.. 81 Park Row.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23

SATURDAY. MARCH 23, Is72.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23
BIRTHS.

At Lewiston, March Goth, the wife of
j. f. Hoadley of n son.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23
COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION

IN PURSUANCE OF THE CALL OF
n the Republican State Central Committee,
as published above, the Republican County
Committee hereby request the Republican
voters of Trinity county to assemble in thoir
respective precincts on
Weekly Trinity journal., 1872-03-23
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

At meeting of the Republican State
Central Committee, held at San Francis
co, March I'd, 1872, the following call for
State Convention with the apportion-
ment of delegates) and the following res
olutions were adopted
The Republican voters Of the State oi
California are requested to choose dele
gates to State Convention to be held al
the City of Sacramento on
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-24

The Conservative says that the BULLE-
TIN editor swallows Grant from nccessi.
ty." We expect to support Gen. Grant
through the ensuing campaign as true
and tried Republican. whose integrity
and patriotism have been tested in war
and peace; who viii be renominated for
the high Office he holds by the almost
universal acclaim Of the party which,
though hampered and impeded ut ev-
cry step by Democratic word and deed.
yet carried the nation safely through q
rebellion which threatened its life, and in
peace las placed it on the high-road to
prosperity, reducing its debt to the ex.
tc 1t of hundreds of millions, re.cstablish.
ing its credit abroad and tightening the
burdens of its people. This is the me.
cessity" which compcls us to supper,
Grant, or any other man who may be
nominated by the Republicans.
!, Suppose we inquire into the motives
which impel the Conservative to "swal'
low" Horace Gree ey. WIZ it pretend to
say that it supports the lifelong enemy
of its party from choice? Is not necessi.
ty, and even baser motives, behind all its
blowing for Greeley? But for the hope
of office. or patronage, or the graIifica.
ton Of its party spleen, would it not
spurn the man who above all others, du.
ring his whole life, has been tho impla.
cable foe Of the Democratic party and ita
principles: Trulyea paper with the ca
pacity for dcglutition exhibited by the
Conservative has little reason for taunt.
ing Republicans on that score.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-24

THE Bulletin thinks there will BE- q
split in the Democratic party. We &c
the Judge one better. There already ID
Il split in the Republican party.-Conser'
ratioe.
WeIbcg leave to revise our opinion. -
We recognize the difficulty in splitting
where there Is nothing left to split Tho
Democratic party was split ut Baltimore,
In 1860, since which, time it has been
growing weaker by degrees, until it now
serves no better purpose than that Of an
indifferent bob to the Liberal kite. Split.
ting presupposes life. tenacity. cohesion
in the object to be split. The Democrat.
ic party will cxllalc or crumble, but not
split
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-24
Sidewalk Notice.

To all s0h0ne IL MAY concern.
Notice IL hereby given that at regular meet
ing Of the City Council Of Independence, Iowa.
held May ID, 1872, the following resolution was
adopted:
Rss0ired By the CITY Council Of Independence,
I0tCd, That the owners of the lots AUDITING the
following named streets, viz:
On the west side of Center street from Main
street to the southeast corner OF block twenty
nine (2y); on the north side Of Ovid street from
Center street to Richards street; on the north
side Of Willow street from Center street to the
southeast corner Of Fargo Park; on the north
side of Terrace street from Center street to the
south west corner of block No. twenty nine (29l
(all of said lots and blocks being In Stoughton n
McClurc's I'd addition TO Independence, Iowa, J
be and are hereby required to construct a side
walk, four feet wide of two inch pine plank laid
crOsswise upon two stringers in front Of their
spective lots. Said sidewalks 10 be built under
the supervision Of the Street Commissioner and to
be completed within sixty days from May -, 1872,
and unless the same Ia done within aaid time, that
the same be built as provided by laws OF 14th
General Assembly OF the State Of Iowa, and the
ordinances of this city.
Now Therefore. notice ia hereby given that un.
less said sidewalks are built as above provided,
the Street Commissioner will construct the same
and the cost thereof will be charged to, and COL
lected off the lot or part Of lot in front OF which
the same IL laid.
Witness my hand and seal this 14th
H. 81 day Of May, 1872
45-2w JAMES NJ. WEART, City Clerk.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-24

A JAIL BIRD AT LARGE.-Warncr Mel.
liz, who was convicted ut the present
term of the Distict Cour!.or swindling and
sentenced to u fine of 500, or in default
thereof, two months Imprisonment in the
county Jail, last Friday took advantage
of the liberty accorded him by the Shcr-
lit, to work at cleaning up tie Court
House enclosure, to incontiacntiy take
himself oil. AS soon rs he WAS III sscd
Deputy Sheriff Gates started on his track
to Quaslucton, where he succeeded in
freeing Neilis, after dark, ut the house of
Joseph Turas. Procuring the assistance
of the officers of the law at Quasqucton,
Gates went to the house, entered and be
gan to search it. But while this was GO
ing on above, Nellis. who was concealed
in the cellar, watched his opportunity
and dartIng out of the back door, made
for tie woods near by. The alarm was
given, but only in time for the discomfit-
ted Sheriff and constablcs to catch a
glimpse of the fugitive as he disappeared
in the bushes at two-forty gait. Con-
sidering the darkness and the nature Of
his hiding place, it was not deemed profit.
able to follow him, and 80 he is yet at
large. Nellis is a thorough scoundrel,
and his departure IN this manner is :
clear Gsin 70 this county; but our
~ wlll prove the lcslsmisy &
r. I! laaisy u
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-24

MIRACULOUS EsCAPE.-While the last
number of our paper was being printed,
there was scene cnacting at the river Of
tragic interest, but which fortunately did
not come to what, at one time seemed
inevitable, IL tragic denoucnent
Two little boys, the youngest not five
years Of age, the sons of Mr.. livery, u
stone cutter residing on the west side,
were playing in a boat at the shore above
the mill. BY some means it became I'M
fastened and foated out into the current
above the dam, swollen and swift from
the recent rains. The elder brother,
| alarmed, sprang for log or stump above
the water and there remained until taken
off. The younger boy, uttering the most
fearful cries, remained in the boat which.
swiftly approaching the perilous edge OF
the dam. took the awful plunge. 1t came
to the surface with the boy still cinginy
to it. Then the frail bark, filling with
NNtCi oNCI Vic uuAi, I0OA ouoth~
er plunge and broke in pieces, leaving
the boy unhurt, yet at the mercy Of the
raging waters. He floatel down with
the current past the bridge, alternately
sinking and coming to the surface, to II
point opposite the steam mill where Mr.
Robinson, who keeps the riding house at
the Asylum, braved the torrent to attempt
the rescue Of the boy. Not being able to
swim, however, he failed to reach him. At
this juncture a young fellow named Ed.
Wilson who, by this generous deed atoned
for much that has heretofore given him
Il questionable reputation, sprang into
the water, swan TO the boy and brought
him to the shore; and none too soon, as
the youngster was nearly gone. He was
taken to the mill, and ON application Of
the usual means, was soon good as new,
and ready for another eQuatic adventure.
Mr.. Robinson, in his daring attempt
to save the child, lost his wallet contain
ing something over $40 in the river. A
subscription was Immediately started to
reimburse him, which was successful as
we learn.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-24
Sidewalk Notice.

To all acIons IL may concern:
Notice is hereby given that at a regular meet
ing of the City Council OF Independence, Iowa,
held May 18th, 1872, the following resolution was
adopted:
RssOlrsd BY the City Council of Independence,
ZOscd, That the owners of the lots abutting the
west side Of Spring street from Main street south
to the southeast corner of lot No. one ~, in
block No. three (3), in and A. d. Clarkc's addi-
ton, be and are hereby required to construct q
sidewalk, five feet four inches wide of two inch
pine plank laid crOsswise upon three stringers, in
front of their respective lots. Said sidewalks to
be built under the supervision Of the Street Com
missioner, and to be done within sixty days from
the 18th day of May, 1872 the same will be built
- provided by laws Of 14th General Assembly OF
the State of Iowa, and the ordinances of this city
Now Therefore, notice il hereby given that I'M
less said sidewalks are built as above provided,
the Street Commissioner will construct the same
and the cost thereof will be charged to, and col
lected of the lot or part Of lot In front Of which
the same il laid.
r, -, Witness my hand and zeal this 14th
lA's'I day of May, 1872.
AH.w9 JAMES NJ WEART CITY Clerk
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-24

STATE or IOWA,
Buchanan Comfy. ~ ~ rs
wv March, "A. D. Ism, executed and delivered
to teonard Lines Chattel Mortgage, dated ON
the aist day Of March, 1879, upon the following
personaldesclibed property, 70 wit: One barber's
pictures, one stand, one looking one stove
and heater, one spitoon. to secure the payment OF
19Oon ne 10th day ofMay, Al 1872 and said mort
sage was duly recorded in the Office Of the Re-
cofder Of Deeds IN and for Buchanan county, lows.
IN book Is OF Chattel Mortgages, on page $40, ON
ihe asth day Of March 1879 It ass o'clock T. M
81 the money secured by said Chattel Mortgage;
Now, therefore. noticeis hereby given, that in
provided, the said Chattel Mortgage will be fore
closed BY sale Of the property therein describ-
Cd. e public auction, in front of the New York
Store, City OF Independence, County OF Buchan-
an. State Of Iowa, on the 9th day Of June, A. D
1e73, at O'Clock p. M. OF said day, or 80 much
thereof as shall be necessary to satisfy the said
sum of $40 90 with interest, costs and expense Of
sale. unless the same shall be sooner paid.
Dated ut Independence, 46-2w
this sd day Of May. A. D. 1872.
H. L. CURRIER, Constable.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-24

Early the present week our Flresnen
received Intelligence Of proposed viait
to our city BY Cedar Falls Engine Co.
No. /, with their finc Silsby steamer.
The boys Of Hook 3 Ladder Co. No. I
Immediately set themselves 70 work to
make the necessary arrangements for .
fitting welcome, and hospitable entertain.
ment of their brethren from Cedar Falls.
The time fixed for the visit and recep-
ton is Tuesday next, May 20th. The a.
rangements are in good hands. and the
whole affair will be conducted in such
manner as will he agreeable to our guests
and worthy Of our hospitality. The fol.
lowing is the programme adopted for the
occasion:
PROGRAMME Of Erercises on oeca-
sion Of Tisit from Cedar Falls Engine
Company, No. 1, May 2Sth, 1871:
Members Of I. II. s. L. Co., No. 1, will
meet at Firemen's Hall, at 61a o'clock A.
NJ, and march to Depot. Capt. E. G. Lit
tie, Marshal.
Receive company, form in line, I. Fl.
g. L. Co. in advance, and march down
Chatham st. to Main st.
Reception speech, by Mayor Jones, in
front of Wilcox Opera House.
BREAKFAST.
At 0 o'clock A. NJ, assemble ut Will.
cox Opera House for parade.
FORMATION.
let, Independence Cornet Band
End. Mayor and City Council, In Carriages.
Sd. Cedar Falls Engine Company.
4th Steamer and Hose Carriage.
9Th. Independence Hook 4 Ladder Company.
LINE OF MARCH.
Up Main St. to Elizabeth St.. up Eliza
beth st. to Greene St., down Greene st.
to Chatham ST., down Chatham St. to
Main ST., west on Main St. to Division
St., down Division st. to Iowa st., east
on Iowa St. to River ST., up River st. to
Independence Mill.
Practice with Steamer, which will DO
located in rear of mill.
Take up Hose and Steamer, form line,
march to the Truck House and dismiss.
DINNER.
Assemble at Wilcox Hall at 81 o'clock
and escort visitors to Depot.
Headquarters at Wilcox Hall.
T. ]. MARINUs,
GEO. HUMAN,
JAS. NJ. WEART, ! Committee.
A. LITTLEJoHN,
w. II. KENYON,