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Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

A SINGULAR STORY. Recent proceed
ings in one Of the English Courts have
brought to light n singular story, while
exhibiting in nm exceedingly unpleasant
view the practical effects Of certain En-
glish laws. In the year 1925 n lawyers
clerk, young man Of good family and
education, was tried on the charge OF
stealing two watches from his employers
office. The accused had become addicted
to drink, and from the evidence it seemed
doubtful whether he actually intended to
steal the watches, or merely pocketed
them in drunken freak. Under these
circumstances he was fined one shilling
only for the unlawful possession of the
property, after which he went TO Austria
liza. In the year 1851 he disappeared.
and after long time his next OF kin took
out letters of administration under the
supposition that he was dead, whereupon
the Crown Mt once claimed forfeiture on
the ground that he had been convicted OF
felony. There were two sums in dispute,
one of 800, 900, and the other of $1,000.
The Vice Chancellor has declared the
claim of the Crown to the larger sum only
made, so that the representatives of the
fmily are permitted to retain the $1,000
while the Crown appropristes the sum Of
S60, 900 because nearly half century ago.
the late owner of the property was con-
victed of an offence which was then con
sidered sufficiently punished by a fine Of
one shilling.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

AN UNAPPRECIATED JOKE. - There
was an indignant bride in Vermont the
other day. The wedding ceremony was
performed by justice OF the peace, who
concluded it by saying: "And now
send you to the county Jail for thirty
days" The bride, looking daggers at
him, exclaimed: "You ought to be sent
to the insane asylum, you internal old
fool. I've got good mind to put head
on you that'll keep you in bed for over
thirty days" The justice took the dig
nifled rebuke in silence, and didn't offer
to stop the bride and groom when they
left without offering him a fee.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

A PAIR of fashionable lovers met on
Main street on Monday evening. "Good
ebening, sweed," said he. "Good ebe-
ming, lub," said she. She takes out her
handkerchief and he steps up to the curb
stone. Then he returns. "Howd's
your code, sweetness ?" he asks. Nod
nudge bedder, hub, she answered, again
applying her handkerchief. Does my
sweetness lub her devoted Zohn ?" 90,
Zohn 'ow cad you ask id /? You knows |
lub you bet bet be-b-ker-chew." Then
we came away.-DanbuTy NeVs.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

GooD ADvICE.-Never throw stone
at any one until you have looked to see
whether there is window behind, or
you may have to pay rather dearly for
your revenge. Never leave your hat in
the passage, unless it is a bad one. New
or be executor to will, as it is all liabil-
ity, great trouble and no profit. Never
quarrel with your wife, as you will only
have to make it up, and pay for the re-
Cancellation. Never mention you have
received legacy, or some impertnent
fellow will be asking you to stand din
ner. Never pay to see balloon go up,
as you see it much better by remaining
outside.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

OLD CHURCHIIL.-Ac correspondent oi
the Portland Transcript says: Some
and they are not few, can remember old
Churchill and his peculiar ways. One
day he was riding on horseback, when he
was met by an old woman, who had moi
so many of the worlds goods rs he had
Taking out his wallet he handed her a
quarter of dollar, and rode on.
lie had ridden only short distance,
when he began TO soliloquize thus:
"Now, wouldn't have done better to
have kept that money and bought myself
something?"
Wheeling his horse round, he rode back
to where the old lady was standing, and
said
"Give me that money !"
She handed it to him, wondering what
he meant. Placing It in his wallet, and
at the same time handing her five dol
lar bill, he exclaimed
"There, Self, now l guess you'll wish
you had kept still |"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

THIRTY years ago young man enter
ed the city Of New York in an almost
penniless condition, and without single
acquaintance"in the great wilderness OF
houses. To-day his name Is known wher-
ever humanity breathes. 1t is spoken in
every city, and is as familiar to the work.
or in the mines as to his brothers in the
mills, and wherever language is known,
and ideas expressed, the name of this un-
known, uncoutb and penniless lad OF
thirty years ago is uttered. 1t was John
Smith.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

DURING the performance Of break
neck trapeze act at circus in Louisville
last week, in which three persons were
engaged, q mischance occurred which,
but for an extraordinary display of pres
ence of mind, would have resulted fatal
ly. The three brothers were swinging
from the frail bar, fifty feet above the
floor, when, in attempting an extremely
difficult feat, one Of them fell headlong
toward the ground. The audience were
horror-stricken, expecting to see the
mans brains dash out, but when within
about a dozen feet of the floor, by an al
most superhuman effort, the gymnast
turned somersault and lit on his feet un-
harmed.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10
M'sekly Triaity Sonraal,
OUR AGENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1878.

THE BELLS OF LIMERICK.-ln the ca
thedral of Limerick there hangs q chime
of bells, which were cast in Italy by an
enthusiast in his trade, who fixed his
home near the monastery where they
were first hung, that he might enjoy their
sweet, solemn music. In political revo-
luton the bells were taken away to some
distant land, and the maker himself be-
came refugee and exile. His wander
ings brought him, after many years, to
Ireland. On calm and beautiful even
ing, as the vessel which bore him tloated
on the placid bosom ofthe Shannon, sud
denly this evening chime pealed forth
from the cathedral towers. His expert
enced ear caught the sweet sound, and he
knew that his lost treasures were found.
His early home, his friends, his beloved
and native land, all the best associations
of his life were in those sounds. He laid
himself back in the boat, crossed his arms
upon his breast and listened to the mu-
sic. The boat reached the wharf, but
still he laid there silent and motionless. -
They spoke to him but he did not answer.
They went to him, but his spirit had fed.
The tide of memories that came vibra-
ting through his heart at that well-known
chime had snapped its life-strings.-Ad-
ans " Thanksgiving Memories"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10
POSTAGE MATTERS.

The recent Congressional legislation
provides that "All laws and parts of laws
permitting the transmission by mail of
any free matter whatever it be, and the
Same are hereby repealed from and after
June 80, 1873" This cuts off the free
exchange of newspapers between publish
ers, and the free circulation of papers
within the counties of publication. No
changes in the rates of postage have been
made, consequently postage charges will
be as follows:
Letters to all parts of the United States,
3 cents per half ounce. Pamphlets, oc-
casional publications, transient newspa-
pers, magazines, handbills, posters, un-
sealed circulars, prospectuses, book man
uscripts, proof sheets, maps, prints, en-
cravings, blanks, flexible patterns, sam
Pile cards, Photographic paper, letter en-
velopes, postal envelopes and wrappers,
cards, plain and ornamental paper, photo
graphic representations of different types,
seeds, cuttings, bulbs roots, and scions
can be transmitted through tho mails at
cent for each two ounces or fraction
Thereof. Books, 2 cents for each two
ounces or fraction thereof. Samples of
merchandise, metals, ores, aud mineral
ogical specimens can pass through the
mail in packages not exceeding twelve
ounces, at the rate Of cents fer each two
ounces or fraction thereof; to be left open
at the ends for examination, and to con-
tain no writing other than the address.
All liquids, poisons, glass, explosive ma.
terials, obscene books and all other mate
rial liable to iJure the mails or those
having charge thereof, shall be excluded
theretrom.
Newspapers sent by mail must be pre-
paid by stamps, unless regularly issued
and sent to regular subscribers" by pub
fishers or newsdealers, when the following
rates are charged, payable quarterly in
advance, either at the mailing ordelivery
Office
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

A CINCINNATI boy, after gazing long
and meditatively upon painting repre-
sonting the biblical decline of pork
where the drove of devi-possessed swine
were rushing down the hill into the sea-
and being told the story. remarked
IN bet the old man d found some way
to pack them hogs and sell 'em for prime
mess, without wasting ham,"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

AN Oregon woman wears rubber bus
ties, but she is going to stop it. The
other day she slipped and fell down. She
lit on that hustle, and it threw her up in
the air, and she continued coming down
and bouncing up for more than twenty
minutes, and would be bouncing now it
somebody hadn't stopped her.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

A YANKEE in England being annoyed
by the constant boasting as to the supe-
riority of English girls. finally silcneed
laudation by declaring that they had a
girl in Boston, eleven years old, who
could chew gum in seven different Ian
guages, with her eyes shut.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10
TRINITY COUNTY.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY:
COURT TERMS

District COurt-Second Monday in April,
August and December.
County COurt-First Monday in Janu-
ary, March, May, July, September and No
vember.
Probate COurt-(Same as County Court
Board of supervisors--Firs Monday
February, May, August and November.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

A New York female who read that
the Hoosae Tunnel cost nine hundred
dollars per yard, said she would have a
dress pattern off from that piece, If the
old man did not lay up a cent for the
next two years.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10
LINES OF TRAVEL AND EXPRESS

Canon City, Junction City and Wea-
ServiIIe Express and Passenger Line
:. X. DRIVER. Proprietor. Leaves Weaver
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning
returns on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Hay Fork and weaverviIIe Pass
enger and Express Line, Us. HoYT.
Proprietor. Weekly. Leaves Hay Fork on
Monday morning of each week leaves Wea-
ver Tuesday morning of each week.
u. 3. MAIL and Express Line, from
WeaverviiIe 90 Areata, JOHN CLIFF
FORD, Proprietor. Leaves Weaver every
Thursday morning. Leaves Arcate, every
Monday morning.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

cents
DIX times week................,.,,..
lrl ly",,......."....,........ E. ........ |,
Semi weekly. ly.."...............
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monthly, not over 4 ounces. q
Monthies, not over ounces.................3
Quarterlies, not over ounces.
Newspapers and circulars dropped into
the office for delivery must be prepaid at
the rate of cent for two ounces, and an
additional rate for every additional two
ounces or fraction thereof and periodicals
weighing more than two ounces arc sub.
ject to conts, prepaid at the letter-carri
er offices. The postage on regular paper,
etc, must be prepaid in advance, either
at the place of delivery, to the carrier, OF
at the office; otherwise they will be
chargeable ut transient rates.
Book manuscript passing between au-
thors and publishers requires prepayment
at the rate of one cent for each two ounces
or fraction thereof. Manuscript intended
for publication in newspapers, magazines,
pamphlets, etc., is subject to letter rates
of postage.
Full prepayment by stamps is required
on oil transient printed matter, foreign
and domestic. All letters not prepaid by
stamps, all such as are received in the
office with stamps cut from stamped en-
velopes, or with such postage stamps as
we're in use prior to 1861, or with revenue
stamps on them are treated as "unmaila-
ble," and sent to the Dead Letter office.
Letters which have not been delivered
can be forwarded, without additional
charge, upon written request. Letters
once delivered from Post Office cannot
be remailed without prepayment Of post
age. Departmental postage after June
30, 1873, will be paid by special stamps,
prepared and furnished by the Post Office
Department, 1t will, nevertheless, be-
come important for correspondents of the
several departments and bureaus to fully
prepay their postage after the 3Oth of
June next. OF course the local officers
and agents of the departments will be in
structed to this effect Postal Record.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

A MAN in Chicago has patented new
process of petrifcation, by which means
Indians can be transformed into tobacco
signs as fast as they die.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

Meets on the Second and Fourth Tuesdays
of each month, at masonic HALL, Weaver
Vile, ut O'Clock, p. NJ.
W. j. TINNIN, IL. P.
NJ. +. GRIFFIN, Secretary. janl.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10
SOCIETY NOTICES.

Trinity Lodge, Ne. 27, r. " II. ~,
Hold their regular communications at MA
SONIC HALL, Weaverville, on tho last Saturday
of each month. Hour of meeting, o'clock
4. N. W. j. TINNlN, W. M.
M. +. GRIFFIN Secretary. janl.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

stella EncGnipmsnF, No. 12, H. %. %. n.
Meets on the evenings of the First and Third
Tuesdays of each month, at ODD FELLOWS
HALL, Weayervile, at 8 o'clock. Patriarchs
from abroad are invited to visit us.
J. BEN \ EFT, G.. p.
W. IL. BACllELDER, Scribe. janl
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

Comet Lodge, No. S4, H. %. %. r.,
Holds its regular meetings, at ODD FELLOWS
HALL, Trinity Center, ON Saturday evening
of each week p. L. NOLES, N. q.
S. HUBBEIL, r. S. janl.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

JUHN II. LEE, proprietor,
CHICO, BUTTE COUNTY, CAL.
Monuments, Tablets, TOmbs, Head-Stones,
ETC.: furnished upon short notice, and at prices
within the reach of all. All work warranted
to give satisfaction or no sale.
JOHN ii. LEE.
Chico, June /, 1872. If.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

Worth Star Lodge, No. 81, y. q. q. ~.
Holds its regular meetings at ODD FELLows'
HALL, Weayerville, every Thursday evening,
at O'Clock. Members of the Order from
abroad are cordially invited to attend.
j. KACZINSKY, N. G..
w. ii. BACHELOR, X. 5. janl.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-05-10

Trfnffy County German Hospital So
ciety, holds its Regular Quarterly Meetings at
the HOSPITAL BUILDING, Weaverville, on the
first Sunday of March, June, September and
Deeember ClIAS HARTMAN,
janl Secretary
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-16
CHICAGO.

CmcAGo, April l6.-The return game
of billiards between George Slosson and
John Bessunger will be played at the
Globe Theater on Saturday evening
The articles Of agreement are the same
as the Iirst match, with the exception Of
the time aud place. The first game was
won by slonon. The match Of Satur-
day night will be Of two thousand points
oarom game, $3.50 a side.
The local money market presents no
unusual features. The demand for
money is active, but the city seems to
enjoy ilattcring exemption from the pre-
vailing stringency in all other principal
money centers ofthe United States. The
wealth in the Northwest has increased
more in the last two years than in any
other quarter OF the country, aud the
effect is to increase the amount Of money
capital in its principal money centers.
A dispatch from Omaha says terrible
storm of snow and wind is raging to-day
west of there, along the Union Pacific
railroad The mercury is TO- below
zero. The telegraph lines are all down,
and il is almost impossible to get them
up. News may be received from the
Modoc war by night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-16
AN ourRAoE sUsrAINED.

The famous slaughter-house case from
Louisiana has been decided in the SUI
preme Court Of the United States IN
favor Of the monstrous monopoly, and,
as usual. against the rights OF the peo-
pie. A reckless Legislature, that could
be bought like cattle at from two to two
hundred dollars per head, granted a
bought charter to a company OF seven
teen men to slaughter all the cattle in
tended for the New Orleans market for
forty years, and now the act has been
declared constitutional by a majority OF
the Supreme Court. Mr.. Justice Miller
delivered the opinion Of the majority,
and Mr.. Justice Field read dissenting
opinion, of great length and force, IN
which he was joined by Chief JUS
tice Chase and Justices Bradley and
Swayne. This is a swindle from first to
last and il will pay the seventeen incor-
porations better thap any Credit Mo-
bilier stock. 1t is legalized exiortion to
which the people of New Orleans have
to submit As well might the Legisla-
ture of New York charter a company
with the exclusive right to furnish New
York city with oysters, spring yege'
tables ice or breadstufs. Such a mo-
nOpoly in one of the great necessities OF
life has never before been heard OF, aud
could only have succeeded in South
ern State where the people have no well
defined rights. The South is truly the
ireland Of this country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-16
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.

Postmaster General Creswell and Sen
ators Cameron, of Pennsylvania, and
Howe, of Wisconsin, accompanied by
their families, arrived from New Orleans
yesterday, and headquarters at the Over
ton Hotel 1t is understood that these
distinguished gentlemen are looking into
the postal car service and other affairs
in the South of interest to the govern
ment. They have proceeded very quiet
ly with their investigations. and perhaps
may not desire any public recognition,
owing to tue nature of their business, but
we suggest the propriety Of our repre-
sentative citizens paying their respects
TO the party in whatever manner may be
deemed best, that they may carry bach
with them toWashington therecollectioni
Of kindly welcome at Memphis By al
classes, without reference to any politi
cal issues or preferences whatever. L
has been suggested that the Chamber o
Commerce be called together to take
some formal action on the subject.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-16
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
lKnRIo1K PRESS ASSOCIATION. VIA .. r a.
TELneRAPH COMPANY.
Specials 90 fhe Ledger.
NEW YORK.

NEw YORK, April l6.-The Times
special from New Orleans says: The
United States authorities intend making
investigation into the burning of the ne
groes in Grant parish, Louisiana, for the
purpose of securing the punishment OF
the guilty parties, whosoever they may
be.
The Worlds special from London says
the race for the Newmarket Biennial
stakes, run at Newmarket, England, yes
terday. was won by LeFayer's black colt
Negro, beating the field of seven.
The Herald's special from Havana
says O'Xelley's life is in no danger. His
trial by the Spanish authorities is re-
garded as a mere matter of form to save
appearances. He wants to come to
Havana, and it is expected the Captain
General will comply with his desire in a
few days.
The Worlds special from Governor
Osborne, of Kansas, dated Topeka, yes
terday, says no trouble is anticipated
from the Indians on the borders of Kan
sas. Troops, under orders from General
Pope, have been scouting along the
southeastern borders, but learned moth
ing indicating trouble. The Governor
says they rely, however, upon the dill
gence of the military rather than the
friendly professions of the Indians.
A complimentary dinner was rendered
jackson S. Schultz at the Union League
Club last evening by the members of the
shoe and leather trade upon the occasion
of his departure to Vienna to-day as
representative of the shoe and leather
trade to the Exposition. G. W. Allen,
of Milwaukee, accompanied Schultz as
commissioner appointed by the Govern
ment. A number of gentlemen promi-
nent in the shoe and leather trade
throughout the country we're present,
and several speeches were made.
The annual meeting Of stockholders
for the election of new Board Of Direc
tors of the New York, New Haven anC
Hartford railroad, held yesterday, re
suited in the choice of the following
gentlemen: N. A. Baldwin, Milford,
Connecticut; E. Il. Trowbridge and
Edward ]. Sanford, New Haven, W. d.
Bishop and John T. Shelton, Bridgeport
William E. Barrett, New Rochelle; Johr
Hunt, West Chester; Wilson G. Hunt
A. P. Vannest, Fred. G. Clark, Horace
F. Clark, George N. Miller and George
B. Carhart, New York At subsequent
meeting Of directors N. A. Baldwin wa
elected President; John T. Shelton
Treasurer, and William Barrett, Secre
tary. About six miles Of single track
are already laid, and work is being
pushed rapidly forward.
In Mattawan, Duchess county, a chin
ney. the remnant of a burned residence
fell, burying FIVE little girls, killinI
three and so injuring the other two tina
they e.not expected to recover.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-16
The Second Match Game of billiards
at New Orleans.

NEw ORLEANS, April l6.-At Harmony
Hall last night was played the second Of
a series Of four games between Francois
Ubassy aud Henry Miller, for Si00 a
side each game, three hundred points,
French carom. Miller receiving tie odds
Of discount, played on Standard Amer
lean 54xl0 beaded carom table. Ubassy
was the winner. Total score, $50: Mil
Ter, 29T. Averages--Ubassy, Z $3.50;
Miller, ; $3.50. Largest runs-Ubassy,
"A, 81, 80, 50, Al, 43, a, q.
20, &c, 30; Miller, p, p. Sc.
Masse shots. counts made-Ubassy, 10;
Miller, 6. Masse shots missed-Ub sssy,
4; Miller, none. Bank shots. counts
made-Ubassy, 3; Miller, 2 Bank shots
missed-Ubassy. none, Miller, none.
Safety plays go Ubassy, 2; Miller, 3.
Tine Of gane-three hours and Eve
minutes. Umpires-A. Cosie for Ubas-
~. and J. 7. Litilefeld for Miller;
referee, Chas. Quaid
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-16
Nome OF Health.

Travellers from the South will find DR.,
+. p. Miller's Home Of Health, 80 and
and Al W. Twenty.sixth street, one OF
the most desirable places to live in New
York city. The location is first class
rooms large, airy and eleganti table ex-
cellent; and prices reasonable. The
celebrated Turkish Baths, the Electric
Baths, Swedish Movements and Lifting
Cure are in the establishment. Tran
sient or permanent boarders aceommo-
dated. Send for circular. Address E.
p. Miller, M. D., 80 and Al W. Twenty
sixth street, New York. eod-69