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Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28
UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

That Supreme Court of ours has a knack
of knocking the laws of this State to
pieces, in manner which affords some
reason to doubt the sanity of either the
Court or the Legislature. The latest de-
cision is to the effect that the creation of
State Board of Equalization is uncon-
sti.utional, and that the acts of the Board,
in relation to the tax levy of 1872 are
void, thereby rendering illegal the tax
levy of that year. AS the Board did not
change the tax levy of 1878, it is not af-
fected by the decision. Tie ground on
which the decision is rendered is that the
Legislature has no right to delegate its
powers. 1t is needless to say that the
case in which the decision is rendered
comes from San Francisco, the monopo-
olists of that city being the ones who al
ways resist the payment of their share of
the burdens of the State government.
The decision is rendered at so late day
in the legislative session that we fear no
measure which will stand the ordeal of a
trial, can be devised, calculated to reme-
dy the failure of Assessors 10 do their
duty, which was the main object sought
by the creation of the State Board. With
a delegation of twenty in the Assembly
and ten in the Senate, as San Francisco
will have the next Legislature, who can
be relied upon to vote solid for anything
in the interests of the money grabbers of
the metropolis, the prospect is rather
dark for the passage in future of any laws
which will have. the effect Of bringing from
San Francisco its just proportion Of the
revenues Of the State.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28

MEIGGs.-A somewhat singular bill Is
before the Legislature. About twenty
years ago Harry Mciggs, reputed rich
man of San Francisco left that city in
the night and was next heard of in Chilli.
He proved to be dcfaulter to large
amount, and indictments were found
against him in the courts. In Chilli
Meiggs engaged in railroad building, and
amassed an immense fortune. He has
sent back and paid up all the obligations
which were held against him in this
State, and now asks the passage of law
to relieve bin of the legal proceedings
which were commenced against him. In
asmuch as Meiggs has condoned his Of
fence by making full restitution, it is
probable that his request will receive fav-
orablc consideration, in fact the bill has
passed the Senate by large majo ity.-
This is probably all right, for Mciggs is
rich. But if he had been a poor devil
who stole twenty dollar piece, we would
like to see what show he'd have.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28
SATURDAY. MARCH IS, 1897.

THE Senate is discussing the railroad
question. And although it is the last
week of the session, when the files OF
both houses are crowded with business,
yet upon the motion of Edgerton, the
Dolliest of the Dolly Senators, the con-
sideration of the subject has been already
postponed three times, consuming nearly
n week. There are those who are evil
minded enough to believe that this is O
part and parcel of the Dolly Warden pro
gramme. That with all their fussing
and blowing they do not desire any anti
railrosd legislation this winter. And
why should they ? The railroad agita-
tion is the goose which has laid them po-
Etical golden eggs, and their leaders are
too shrewd to kill it now. The life of
the aew party depends upon the contin-
ued agitation of the railroad question:
They forced bill through the Assembly
so reRolting to common sense that t,,ev
dare not themselves investigate it. then
seat st TO the Senate, where ,,nev knew il
would meet with defeat, It's passage BY
The Senate was the last thing they desir.
ed. lfit becar1le a law it would settle
agitation at once. With no more "extor.
tions, cxactions and determinations, tc
ho'h over the occupation of the "inde.
pendent press" would be gone. But il
the hold-over Senators defeat the will OF
the people, as expressed by their chosen
representatives, what an inward psalm OF
Thanksgiving will arise from the newspa-
per demagogues.
No man who voted for the Freeman
bill when on its passage in the Assembly
should ever be returned. The proceed
ings in that body from beginning to end
were burlesque on legislation; deliber-
ate shifting Of its responsibilities. 1t is
right enough that one house should de-
feat the bad legislation Of the other house
but it is not right that members should
vote against their own convictions Of
right and wrong, and in support of some
measure which has n seeming popularity,
with the hope and expectation that their
action may be nullifed in another quar-
ter.
OF the bills under consideration in the
Senate, it is hard to say which will be
finally passed. 1t is extremely doubtful
if the two houses can agree upon any OF
the measures.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28

Fist NEEDED.-Thc Legislature has
little fun occasionally. In the Assem-
bly, last week, Amerman proposed an APP
preparation of 81, 500 in aid of the Fish
Acclimatizing Society, and quoted from
Agassiz, in support of the doctrine that
Il fish diet is necessary TO brain labor
The statement had such weight with Fer
guson, that he moved that the Sergeant
at Arms Immediately procure $500 large
whales for the use of the members. We
think there are some members of that
honorable body who could be fed on fish
from now until the Second Advent, with
out enough effect on their limited supply
of brain, to endow them with enough
sense to come in when it rains.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28

Instructions TO ASSESSORS this
years assessment, under date of Febru-
airy Goth, the Board of Equalization has
issued these instructions to Assessors
" Solvent debts, which were omitted last
year, must now be assessed, the Supreme
Court having finally held that such prop
erty is subject to taxation. You will
please observe the rules in other respects
furnished you last year. Some changes
may become necessary when the result OF
this Winters's legislation is known, of
which you will be advised as early as
possible"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28

A GRIZZLY broke loose at Meiggs'
wharf, San Francisco, on the 18th, and
made people scatter. He pursued a sal
oon keeper, named Schroeder, who hap
pened to fall and was overtaken. The
mans legs were tore pretty badly before
the proprietor of the menagerie got the
bear under control and led him away.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28

Why suffer from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and
loss of appetite, when you can, by using DIR.
Henley's celebrated IXL Bitters, effect per-
tonic and endorsed and recommended by our
most eminent Physicians, las per certificates
on each bottle), for all complaints of the liver
and digestive organs. As family medicine
they have no equal. See advertisement in
another column.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28

THE Stanton Mansion, built by the
War Secretary at large expense, was
purchased few years since by the late
Charles Astor Bristed, who made it the
literary headquarters Of the metropolis.
Since his death Mrs. Bristed has decided
to take her young son Charles to Europe,
and the house has been rented to Senator
John 7. Jones, of Nevada, who has now
&A annual income of over s., 100000.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28

TIE city Of Rehin, the largest iron
steamship in the world, was launched al
Chester, Pennsylvania, on the 18th inst.
She is intended for the China and San
Francisco trade, and belongs to the Pa
cifc Mail Steamship Company.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28

1T costs dollar year to keep chick
en-. That IS, it costs the man who owns
it that much, but the next door neighbor
who has a garden, has not made his esti-
mate yet.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY.

DY AUTHORITY, vested in me by
- Section l ,549 Of the Political Code of
California, hereby appoint John Lord,
NJ. D., Deputy School Superintendent
Teachers and others, wishing to obtain
warrants on the Treasurer, may obtain
them from him in my absence.
HIRAM II. BRAGDON,
Supt. Schools, Trinity Co.
Weaveryille, March 81, 1874. Ii.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28
at'eekly Trinitu 9ollrnal.
OUR AGENTS

THOS. BOYCE, Room No. 30, New
Merchants Exchange Building, San Fran
cisco is our only authorized agent in that city.
GEO. II. ROwELL 81 CO., 40 Park
Row, are our only authorized Agents in New
Ierk City.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28

A PARTY states that he has measured,
IN the Big Bottom, on Russian River, a
redwood tree so feet in circumference and
$50 feet high. He had seen $4,000 feet of
lumber cut from one tree.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28

IT is said that 81, ,OOO, 900 will not cover
the losses in cattle, horses and sheep in
this State during the past winter.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28
APPORTIONMENT
STATE SCHOOL MONEY.

The amount received from the State since
March lst, 1874, subject to apportionment, is
81, ,lSl 50. Total number of census children,
between five and fifteen years, In Trinity
County, $50. Amount per child, 81 %. Libra
ry Fund, 10 per cent, Sis 10.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28

THE Legislature will be compelled to
adjourn by constitutional limitation next
Monday.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28
BIRTHS.

In Weaverville, March oath, the wife
of w. L. Hupp, of SON.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1874-03-28

WYE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND
A Full and Select Stock of Goods
in our line, and are constantly maxi
ing additions. in the way of LATE
STYLES, of both Ladies' and Gentle
mems Wear. A look at our exten.
sive STOCK can but satisfy the pub
lie that we are fully prepared to
furnish any article desired, in the
Dry Goods and Clothing Line. Give
us a Call, and examine Goods and
Prices. KARSKY d ABRAHMS.
AS- Agents for the HOME SHUTTLE and
HOME Sewing Machines. Send for Circulars
or call and examine machines.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17
Heaith,s shield and Protection,

Health is universally admitted to be the most de-
srabte OF earthly blessings, yet 1t lie esparded as
sands who are compelled by their occupations and
pursuits to breathe unwholesome air, to expose
and to brave other evils nmical to health and life
utterly neglect to fortify themselves against the
daRgers which surround tlem by proper course Of
public iact undenied even by the martinets OF the
medical profession, that iOstetter's Stomach Bit.
tiers is the best antdoo to ms laria and the finest
acclmating medicine in existence. In fever and
ague Districts in tropical and other regions visited
by epidemics and indeed in all localities where the
conditions unfsvorable to health, this famous
vegetable invgorant and Alternative has been found
a potent safeguard even 10 feeble constitutions
and fragile frame; while asa for indigestion,
biliousness and all Kindred complaints it is cob,
fessedy without q rival.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17


The debate in the House the other
day upon the Frontier Protection Bill
was very interesting. We cannot see
how the Fourteenth Legislature can
stop to count cost on this question.
The only principle they can and dare
discuss Is EFFECTIVENESS. The faith
of the State, the faith of every man
who is honored with seat in either
house, is at stake, and they MUST re.
deem it, at any and all costs: 1t is
too late in the day for Democratic
Legislature OF Texas to talk of the
cost of protecting her hardy frontier
people, who are carrying the banners
Of her glorious progress towards the
setting sun. The people of the State
will JOIN with their fellows on the
border for protection, and, mark our
prediction, they aoiW hare It, and it
would be well for their representas
tives to yield graceful assent to q
feeling they can neither stem, stife
nor control.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

Gen. Gordon, of Georgia, is after
the authorities about the cotton
stolen about the close of the wal
from the people of the South. Tha,
this measure is one Of the most i'm.
portant and OF vital interest to the
South, none will deny. Her ruined
private fortunes, her crippled indus
tries, her very bread, at this dark
hour of her history, are all at stake
We hope the measure will prevail
and soon become law.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

Another Democratic victory is re-
corded in Ohio. Judge Waite was
elected delegate to the Constitu-
-tional Convention of that State, pres
vious to his appointment to the Chief
Justiceship, and Gen. Steadman was
elected his successor over Barber,
Republican, by large majority, 1t
is . queer death the Democratic
party is dying.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17
BY TELEGR PHI

ALLEN TON, Pa, Feb. 15.--A terrible ac,l.
cident occurred this morning near State Dam
Staton,on the Leheigh and Susquehanna Rail.
road, between one and two o'clock, by which
two men lost their lives A large amount of
property was destroyed, and several perssn
sustained serious injuries. The freight train
heavily laden, was running at high speed and
ran into land slide which had completely
blocked up the track. The engine jumped
from the track aud hangs over the bank of the
river; eighteen cars were thrown from the
track and pitched upon each other, smashing
freight of all descriptions, which was strewn
| all along the road and hurled into the river
Not ono of the train hands, 80 far as can be
heard from, escaped without some slight in
jury. The body OF Engineer ShansoA was
found under the engine considerably burned,
Three other men, whose names are unknown,
are reported killed
CINCINNATI, Feb. l6.--Special dispatches
| to the Gazette, from various parts OF South
western Ohio, report that about eighty out Of
every one hundred liquor stores where it was
sold have beon closed since the beginning OF
the temperance movement. These reports
come from fourteen towns and villages.
CHICAGO Feb. l6.-Upon neghbor going
to the uouse of David Thompson, in this
city, yesterday, to see Mrs. Thompson, who
was recently confined, tho doors were found
fastened and were forced open. Mrs. Thomp.
son was found lying insensiblo, and two of
four children were dead and the other two ia
an apparently dying condition. The cause of
their lines, and death has not beeh ascer-
tanned, though it is supposed they were poi
soned.
| LIVERPOOL, Feb. 1G.-Noon-Cotton
quiet and steady; Uplands 7B; Orleans
si@ssd.
New YORK, Feb. 16.-Cotton quiet
Uplands 16lc. ;-Orleans 16sc. Gold 1924.
GALVESTON, Feb. 16.-Cotton market
steady; Good Ordinary 1890, Middling
| 164c. Gold 11la.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

The Dallas Herald says the Calves
ton News is the only prominent paper
in the State protesting to be Demo>
cratic, which is opposed to Consti-
tutIonal Convention. The News has
said repeatedly that she was not a
Democratic paper, and We protest
ag ainst ranking her as tsuch,
against her avowed, and oft repeated
disclaimer.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

Gov. w Woedson, of Missouri, has
offered a reward of $4,000 apiece, for
the apprehension of the robbers OF
the express passenger strain on the
Iron Mountain Railroad at Gadshlll,
on the 31st Of January. The Cow
ernor Of Arkansas has offered 81, 500,
and the Post Office Department
81, 900. Our Texas detectives might
make nice thing of it, by keeping
sharp look out.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

!. Brother Tishburn, of the Mexia
Ledger does get up rich and spicy
paper, as full Of news as the village
gossip, and as many "wise saws and
modern instances" as any gray
headed sage Of 'em all.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

The con ,ty of Middlesex, England,
has two conservative members now,
formerly one of her representatives
was liberal. ...
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

The total vote of the State, for
Governor was $4,000. Coke re-
ceived los,2s, Davis 5000. The
vote Of three small counties are MISS
ing, and will cause little variation
from the above figures.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

The State Gazette scalpeth the dss
funct Treasury Ring, whose head
quarters were in the city of Austin,
a while ago. Too late nsighbor,
they are already in the hands OF the
gentleman below, who takes especial
care of treasury thieves.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

1t seems that the Grand Master Of
Masons Of France, died in destitution
in New York, and was buried in the
Potter's field. A committee Of the
French Grand Lodge were sent over
to search for the remains, but have
been unsuccessful, and returned with
out having accomplished their mis-
sion.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

The Army Reduction Bill, before
the Military Committee of the House
of Representatives, provides Ieduc>
tien in the strength of the army OF
FIVE regiments of infantry, two OF
cavalry, and one Of artillery. Hsrn-
don, OF Texas, proposes as an amend
ment, that the President receive into
service, q full regiment Of Texan
troops for term of eighteen months
unless sooner discharged by the
President. This reduction in force
would be retrenchment and reform
but at the expense Of the Texas from
tier, unless Herndon's amendment
should carry.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

The buckeye woman are waging a
war to the knife against whisky.
The saloon keepers Of n lew Holland
insulted one hundred ladies the other
day, who were engaged in the good
:fipht,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

The people Of California protest
vigorously against the influx OF the
Chinese into that State. These
folks from China work too cheap,
and are undertaking native work
men In every department of industry.
They are leeches and vampires upon
the body polite; blot and nuis-
ance, and should be abated. Hire is
not for political economists and gov
ernmental " experts" to crack.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

Gen. Grant has approved the joint
resolution to try Gen. Howard. The
President it seems is "going for" the
thieves of both high and low degree.
HIS old West Point prejudices do not
seem to stand in the way, as they
once did. Grant has given up the
third term ehimera, and hence Can af,
ford to do right.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

Yellow fever is said to be raging
with fearful malignity at Rio, and
the cholera at Buenos Ayres.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

I, ,rhe Milwaukee Episcopal Conven-
tlon adjourned on the 18th, failing to
elect q bishop. !.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17
BANQUET ROOM.

Brilliantly Illuminated with gas and
gracefully festooned, the room contained
six tables fifty feet m length, all pro-
vided with seats and all superbly
crowned with the most tempting viandc
of the festive board. All having partak0n
sufficiently TO test the quality and feel
that it was good, d. w. c. Baker, Mas
ter of Ceremonies, announced the order
of exercises to consist of fifteen toasts
with responses by gentlemen to be called
successively by Col. Glenn, the State &C.
0logist, as Master of the Toast. Ishall
not attempt synopsis of any one, much
less of all the beautiful little speeches
thus elected, though must say that
with the exception of little too much
prolixity now and then-too long
between drinks, you see, they
were all singularly appropriate as they
were also highly creditable to the genius
Of Freemasonry.
The remarks of Gen. VIM. Preston, Of
hehtuchy, "ele csPeSiaHy iehCilous, 10
were also those of Dir. Denton, a bache-
lor lawyer of the city, in response to the
tosst--''our sweethearts, our daughters
and our wives"
The Banquet continued till half past
one o'clock, when, after few minutes in
the parlors with music and conversation,
tbe aseemb1y ouiatIv 1ianarso1
j. W. d.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

Chss. E. Norris has been nomi-
mated for Collector Of Revenue for
the THIRD Texas District, chance
for another biography.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

The New York Legislature voted
down the resolution refusing to give
State aid to UNCONVENTIONAL schools
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-02-17

The distribution will be in public, and will
be made under tho same form and regulations
as the San Francisco and Louisville Library
Gift concerts. under the supervision of a
committee of prominent citizens, selected by
the ticket holders.
Reference as to the integrity of this enter.
prise, and of tho management is made to the
following we'll known citizens
Sam. l.. Tibbals, A. Toponce j. Malsh, j.
u. Gerrish- members of City Council
Judge I. j. Black, Assistant United States
Assessor; Malsh & Greenwald, nroprietors
Metropolitan Hotel; Eugene Moore, City
Marshall; w. w. Hull, architect; j. Kehon,
Constable; j. Cupier, jeweler; Capt. S. Howe,
contractor; o. u, Richmond L Co., commits
sion merchants; M. H. Campbell, proprietor
Central Hotel; Singleton & Creath, preprie-
tors Pactc Stables; :. r Hitch, merchant,
Sandy, Ut all; A. G. Harrison, Helena, Moo-
tana. .-..--
We will also announce that each and every
person buying ticket can at any and all
times examine our books, and all business
transactions connected with the enterprise
and as the drawing Of prizes will be placed in
the hands Of honest and disinterested men, IL
viii insure fair and impartial distribution.
Good, responsible Agents acaated Literal Com.
.-t..t missions akloDed.
sS~ Money should be sent by express or
by draft on any solvent bank, by Postoffice
Money Order or Registered letter, at our risk.
For particulars, address
Il. w. MORGAN,
Manager.
Lock Box 15s, Corinne, Utah.
W. NJ. RAGLAND. Agent, Waco, Texas.