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Year: 1872

Peter would ride to the wedding-he would.


So he mounted his ass-and his wife,
She was to ride behind if she could,
For" says Peter. the woman. she should


Follow, not lead through life"
He's mighty convenient, the ass, my dear,


And proper and safe-and now
You hold BY the tail, while hold by the ear,
And we'll ride to the kirk in time, never fear,


If the wind and the weather allow"
Year: 1872

Vocal MUsIC.--We learn that the
Singing School started by Mr.. Bragdon
a few weeks ago is progressing, but are
surprised to hear that the attendance is
small. Certainly, with the large num-
Der of young people growing up in this
neighborhood, Singing School should
be encouraged and well attended. OF
all pass-times there are none so healthful
and innocent as singing, and everyone
should have some knowledge of this
delightful art. Children, particularly,
should be allowed every opportunity of
learning music. How much better it
would be for our boys, who are fast ap-
preaching manhood, if they were at home
passing pleasant evening with their sis
ters (or some other boys sisters) singing,
than to be running about the street until
a late hour in the evening, making
night hideous with their yells." How
much better it would be for our young
maidens, standing upon the threshold of
womanhood, if after the labors of the
day were completed, instead Of taking up
novel or some trashy periodical and
filling their brains with enlarged ideas of
lmpossibilities, or parcel of nonsensical
nonsense, for them to take up a music
book and practice and improve their
voices. We hope parents will give this
matter thought and by all means let
them learn to sing.
Year: 1872

MINING ITEMs.--We are always thank
ful for news items of any kind, from
the killing of bear to the borning" of
a baby, but now that the mining season
is about to commence we would particu-
larly request our friends throughout the
county to keep US posted about what the
miners in their respective localities are
doing. We want column of mining
news every week this Winter. But don't
crowd us, as we need some space for other
news.
Year: 1872

To CORRESPONDENTS Ts.-Parties send
ing communications to this Office for pub
lication should not fail to sign their
names, not for use, but simply that we
may know whether the items sent are
facts. When we receive a lengthy COM
munication without a signature, we are
inclined to think that somebody is "play-
ing" us, and the consequence is that in
stead of the items finding their way into
the columns of the JOURNAL, they are
buried in the waste basket.
Year: 1872

ACCIDENT.-Fromt the Shasta Courier
we learn that John R. Stoddard, in the
employ of the Western Union Telegraph
Company at the New York House, in
this county. met with an accident by
which his left shoulder blade was broken.
He was riding horse when it reared,
striking the rider against the limb of a
tree, and injuring him as stated. He is,
however, getting along very well.
Year: 1872

OFFICIAL VoTE.-The official vote of
this county, owing to the negligence of a
portion of tho Board of Supervisors, was
not canvassed until last Friday night,
and consequently did not reach Sacra-
mento in time to be included in the Off
cia votes of the State for Presidential
Electors. Inasmuch as the election in
California was all one-sded, and the vote
of Trinity county being small and nearly
even, it makes no difference, but at the
same time our negligent Supervisors are
just as much liable and deserve to be
equally censured as though theiI neglect
had changed the result. The Presiden-
tial vote was canvassed by the Secretary
of State last Monday. The Congression-
al vote has not been canvassed, as the Code
allows go days time in which to make up
the Congressional returns, so that it is
probable Luttrell will get the benefit of
his IS majority in this county. The Off
cial vote of the county will be found else
where.
Year: 1872

PREPARING FOR WINTER.~Minsrs in
Weaver Basin, as we'll as in all other
parts OF the county from which we have
aav'ces, are hard at work getting their
claims in order for work. All will prob
ably be ready for water before it comes.
Year: 1872

House BREAKING.-One day last week
George Hindley, while passing by the
cabin on his ranch on Browns Creek,
discovered that the door, which he had
left closed and locked when he quit farm
ing a few months ago, was standing open
and he proceeded to investigate. On en-
tering the cabin he found Chinaman
making up pack out of what was left in
the house, he having probably made a
trip or two before and was then making
final cleanup. George resolved him
self into Deputy Sheriff and marched
the thieving Heather to town. He is
now in the county Jail.
Year: 1872

CHRISTMAS TREE.-Yes ; there it goes
again We always feel like saying Dar-
nation, or some other equally naughty
word, whenever any one suggests to us


the propriety of celebrating any day, or
of getting up u public demonstration OF
any kind in this town. And this is just
the way we felt the other day when a
friend ventured to remark that there
might be enough public spirit left in this
enterprising village to get up Christ
mas tree for the benefit of the little peo-
pie. He didn't appear to be aware OF
the fact that the people of Weaverville,
of late years, didn't get up anything. Not
because they didn't want to; nor be-
cause they were not willing to expend a
few dollar by way of amusing themselves
and families. But simply BECAUSE
That's all. But, in the language of the
late lamented Artemas Ward, we are led
to enquire: "Why are these things thus
ly? Why CAN'T we get up Christ
mas Tree? We have most of the requi-
sites. Christmas will be here within a
month the mountains are covered with
trees and the Lord knows that there is


no lack of children in the ghborhood-


about three to every voter in the pre-


cinct and more en- route. We have as


fine Hall as there is in any small town


in the State, and our store-keepers are


willing, nay, even anxious to sell all
manner of pretty things with which to


decorate the tree and make presents to
all. Only one thing is lacking: Some
one to take tie matter fn hand and see ii
through. A public meeting has been
suggested for the purpose of seeing wheth-
er our people favored a Christmas Tree.
Ourexperience is that public meetings are
a humbug, for although we are certain
our people are in favor of public tree on
Christmas, a call for meeting wouldn't
be responded to by Corporal's Guard.
No; let two or three citizens who favor
the movement and are willing to spend a
little time in making the necessary ar
rangements, take the matter in hand.
Let them go around among our citizens
and solicit financial or whatever other as
sstance they may require. No danger
but what their appeal will be literally
responded to and they be furnised with
nll the means necessary to make it a sue
cess. We know our people will do all
they can to aid the Christmas Tree and
it will be rare treat for the little folks.
Let somebody start the ball in motion,
and We will all aid in keeping it moving.
Year: 1872

THANKSGIVING DAY passed off very
quietly in Weaverviile, the majority OF
our people apparently thinking that they
had nothing to give thanks for. Business
houses closed (sll but one door) at noon
and remained closed during the rest of
the day. Some people appeased their
Thanksgiving appetite with turkey, and
some didn't. We didn't. A dance was
announced early in the week to take place
at the Theater on Thanksgiving evening,
but we learn that the attendance was
very small-partly owing to the fact that
it rained all day, and partly because most
of our citizens didn't think enough of
Thanksgiving to attempt to observe the
day. sNAr> * Itl(t g c.
Year: 1872

GETTING READY.-Carson, Gering &
Co. are fast extending their fume up the
gulch back of town, and will have every
thing secure and in ship-shape before
Winter sets in. The new part of the
flume, like the old, is being covered with
heavy lumber and the gravel will be al
lowed to cover it entire. From present
appearances there is no hope of that di-
lapidated building used for school
house falling into the creek this Winter.
When it does, we will probably devise
ways and means to build new one, but
until then the old one will have to do.
Anything is good enough for a school
house /! We admire local pride.
Year: 1872

daughter. Tho men left the store together
Baker failing to come home, scarch was inst1tut-
3D. and yesterday, his body was found IN ditch
about a mile from the store. Tho body WaB COW
Gus had almost entirely hidden it from view.
Examination revealed the fact that murder
had boen committed. The stabs penetrating his
heart was evidently tho cause OF his death. H1s
head and face wore beaten and bruised entirely
past recognition: The brother OF the dead man.
ing. The dress purchased by i'aRer was
found in Kings house after tho latter's
arrest; also, one or two Of the
trinkets. The knife found on Kings person has
one blade which corresponds with the wound in
Bakers breast. King denies all knowledge Of
tho murder, and says that Baker got drunk and
he left him asleep under q haystack. King is
held for further examination.
Year: 1872

LYNCH LAVA man just from Pierce
county. overland, reports that the peo-
pie of that county have taken the execu-
ton of the law into their own hands
That on Friday they seized the Sheriff
of the county and compelled him to sur
render the custody of the man charged
with the murder of Andrew Bird, and
executed the supposed murderer by
hanging. We did not learn the name
of the person hanged.
Year: 1872

A Run FOR FREEDOM. Dona-
hue. one of the parties confined in Jail
on the charge of ofhighway robbery, made
his escape yesterday through the open
door while the Sheriff was engaged in
cleaning out the Jail. Chase was given
and the fugative was recaptured by the
Sheriff in the woods near the "Mad
House"
Year: 1872

PRosPEcToRs.- party of old Cariboo
miners, who have been engaged in min
ing for the past fourteen years, are now
in this city with the view of
making thorough exploration in the
region of the Snoqualmie, for minerals.
From the indications found there, they
are confident of success.
Year: 1872

General R. s. Ewell died at his res


dence in Maury county yesterday


morning, between two and three


O'Clock. IN giving directions touch


ing his tombstone, he laid particular
stress upon the TACT that he did not


desire any word to be employed in


the inscription that could reflect In


any way upon the government Of the


United States. His fame and deeds
are inscribed upon every page Of the
history Of the South through the four


years war. His honesty Ct purpose


was attested by heroic self devotion;
his valor, by his wounds; his genius


for war, by brilliant achievements.


For the past five years he has devoted
himself with the same earnest fixed
pess OF purpose to the reproduction


Of his own and the country's wasted


fortunes that distinguished him in the
camp and on the battlefield. his last


words attest his devotion to bis
GUILTY. 4A4 us lNADeNNuC VIII
attest the fact that, however ar
dent his affection for the South, it
was finally measured, when the
cIangor Of arms was silenced, By an
undying patriotism that compsssed a
continent. Though the North may
not give credence to the assertions Of
the living, the injunctions Of the
dying soldier as given to those whom
he most loved win surely constitute
irrefrsgable evidence Of the honest
sincerity and civic worth Of leaders Of
the South, whatever their partisan
predictions, In whose behalf pro
positions Of amnesty srs now con-
sidered in the senate Of the United /
States. No extended recital Of his |
deeds is demanded. He was dis
in the Mexican war, and /
no word OF reprOach ever rested up
on the stainless fame Of B. s. Ewell. |
Year: 1872

BaT"T here are said Senator Schurz,
in his speech the ether day to his old


neighbors of WATERFOWL, Wisconsin,
"two classes of demagogues who at pres
ent try to divide the country again by
pernicious councils. One class consists of
those who do not know yet that there has
been war, and that certain results have
been irreversbly established; the other
consists Of those who do not know yet
that the war is over. Between them ia
rising up the patriotism and good sense of
the country, insisting that the war is indeed
over; that its legitimate results must be
maintained, and that the people of this
country, lately divided, must be reunited
in the bonds of national reconciliation. u
Year: 1872

The teachers and pupils of this school
celebrated the last day of the term last
evening by brilliant party. The little
misses were out in full force, arrayed in
elegant holiday costume, and presented TO
the eye of the behOlder that vastly pleas
ant scene of innocence in pursuit of fun
and excitement There was music and
dancing, for a large number of the boys of
the Jefferson School happened in by the
merest chance, and made useful partners
for the young ladies in the exercises in
yolying the lively use of the light fantastic
toe. The excessive heat of the crowded
rooms was something of a drawback to
elderly parents, who were present to wit
ness the gambols of their pet lambs; but
the lambs did not seem to mind it a bit.


Refreshments, including ice water, were
abundant, and the teachers Of the school
we're constantly occupied in ministering to
the wants of their little charges. Several
hundred little hearts were made entirely
happy from six o'clock until the hour
which mamma" had fixed upon for leav-
ing for home. The time came all too soon
as will the more sober duties of middle life
to such of the gay thrOng that assembled
last night as shall survive the manifold
perils of childhood.


For this one happy evening, they are in
debted to their loving, faithful teachers,
Miss NJ. A. Armstrong, Miss Isabelle Sim,
mons, Miss Julia Kendall and the assis-
tants, whose names we do not half remem-
her
Year: 1872

At the Oakland Park tomorrow there
will be grand Dolly Warden picnic and
festival. The renowned Hernandez pantO-
mime, gymnastic and acrObatic troupe will
give one of their popular entertainments
there. A splendid brass band viii be on the
grounds. The Hernandez entertainment
will commence at P. NJ. See advertise
rnapt
Year: 1872

Colonel Jim Casey don't admit that Bill
lings saved him from removal. Neither DO
we. He may, however, have furnished
Grant good pretext for doing an unpop-
ular thing that he had determined upon
doing in any event.
Year: 1872

Any land upon which good grass
can be successfully produced is too
valuable to be sown in grain. Alfalfa,
it has been pretty well determined,
is the best grass for this country.
.Anv of our Sacramento Valley land
that can be flooded once during the
wear will successfully produce this
grass. On the best land-such as
now produces forty bushels of wheat
under favorable circumstances-c
he made to produce twenty tons Of
grass annually; and almost any land
inthe valley with an annual flooding,
will produce ten tons of grass. We
do not mean to say that all this
amount of grass can be cut, but the
land can be pastured for six months,
and then three or four crops of hay
cut, averaging from two to four tons
10 the acre. Such being the facts
and they are attested to by all those
who have given it a fair trial-how
does it happen that no more of 1t IS
sown? The average price of the hay
is about So per ton, of taking care OF
it 81, the grazing which costs moth
ing Is worth So per ton net. At the
lowest estimate of ten tons per acre
We have a profit of $50 per acre.
This pays the interest on $500 at
ten per cent. per annum 1hen
what is an acre of alfalfa worth? On
the small patches of it in Yolo coun-
tv, watered this year, there have been





who has field of it well set is com
paratively free from the dangers of
drought 1t is a hardy plant, and
will live several years with but little
water, although it grows best
when flooded annually. Gophers
prey upon it, and the irrigation of 1t
is necessary sometimes to drown
them out. Any one hundred acres
sown to this grass will feed more
sheep or stock of any kind than two
thousand acres of wild land Of the
same kind. One acre Of alfalfa will
feed at least twenty-five Spanish
merino sheep, with their increase for
a year. The feeces of such sheep |
Will average ten pounds; the wool,
at % cents, is worth So 80; the in
crease would be worth at least SO.
There is S100 for the acre, allowing
So 30 Tor taking care of the sheep.
Who can afford to raise wheat on an
acre of ground on which he can do
half so we'll ? Our estimate is not
extravagant; but divide it by four,
and who can afford to fool his time
on wheat?
Year: 1872

STAND BY Your GUNs,-A few


days ago we stated that all The signs
OF the times were emphasizing the
admonition, stand by your guns
They are still doing SO, differing only
in the fact that the admonition is being
hourly laid under stronger emphasis.
Every mail brings us additional assur-
ance that the people have quietly
submitted TO dishonest rule until
forbearance has ceased to be a virtue.
and that thev are resolving to submit
TO il but very little longer.


When the great uprising takes place,
as wc honestly beleve"it soon will,
then we shall see the importance Of a
smooth front and banners well flung
TO the breeze. The people will not be
in a humor TO act blindly-they will
demand q clear exhibit before they
decide upon a move. A great Roman
orator once exclaimed: "Let what
each man thinks of this Republic be
written upon his forehead - The
people will assuredly adopt this
demand, for there never was time
in which Rome needed more to UNDER
stand each mans thoughts than does
this country now Mobile Register.
Year: 1872

GRANTS LTTTLENEss.--The meanest
act of General Grants life is his denial
to General Hancock of the command
his rank as a general officer in the
United States entities him to. This
he has repeated three several times
and at last has had occasion to abolish
a military division in order to snub
and insult him. On the first occasion.
when by the death of General Thomas
the command of the military division
ofthe Pacific was made vacant, Cen
eral Hancock called the attention of
General Sherman to the fact that he
was the senior and was entitled to sue
ceed. To this Sherman made answer
that "the President authorizes me TO
say to yon that it belongs TO his office
to select the commanding generals of
divisions and departments, and that
the relations you chose to assume TO,
ward him, officially and privately.
absolve him from regarding your per-
sonal preference" For this same
reason, when Sheridan went upon his
European tour, Grant refused to re,
cognize Hancock's right to succeed to
50 important command, and ordered
Sherman-all the time a resident of
Washington to assume command
himself. And now, when by the
death of General IIalleck the command
Of the department of the South be-
comes vacant, the President carries
his littleness and malevolenco 50 far as
to abolish it rather than that Hancock
one Of the most remarkable contrasts
to Grant, should succeed to it. And
all this because the parvenu disregards
his oath Of office, and is absolved by
his hate of a gentleman and a soldier
from regarding his personal preference.
The only result of such treatment is TO
raise Hancock higher and send Grant
lower Cif that were possible) in the
esteem of the people. "The mills of
the gods grind slowly, but they grind
exceeding fine. ."-Memphis appeal.
Year: 1872

Mark Twain has written an agrictl-
tural article at last treating of many
bucolic topics. Here are a few
extracts:


Turnips should never be pulled-it
Injuries them. 1t is much better to
send boy up and let him shake the
tree.


The guano is fine bird, but great
care is necessary in rearing it. 1t
should not be imported earlier than
June nor later than September. In
the winter it should be kept in a warm
place where it can hatch out its young.


When it is evident that we are to
have backward season for grain, it
will be well for the farmer to begin
setting out his corn,stalks and planting
his buckwheat cakes in July instead
of August.


Concerning the pumpkin: This
berry is tavorite with the natives of
New England, who prefer it to the
gooseberry for the making of fruit
cake, and who likewise give it the
preference over the raspberry for feed
ing cows, as being more filling and
fully as satisfying. The pumpkin is
the only esculent of the orange family
that will thrive at the North, except
the gourd and one or two varieties of
squash. But the custom of planting
it in the front yard with the shrubbery
is fast going out of vogue, for it is now
generally conceded that the pumpkin
as a shsde-tree is failure.
Year: 1872

THINGs MIXED. We find the fol.
lowing in an exchange, without credit:


Some years ago, when the writer was
reporter upon an Eastern paper it
devolved upon him to write for the
same edition an sccouut of the presen-
tation of a golden headed cane to the
Rev. DR. Hodge, the clergyman of the
place, and description of patent
hog>killing and sausage machine which
had just been put in operation at the
factory, Now what made the Rev. DR..
Hodge mad was this. The iuconsid-
crate buccaneer who made up the form.
of the paper got the two locals mixed
up in frightful manner. and when he
wen. to press something like thi, was
tn. appalling result;


Several Of the Rev. DR.. Hodge.
friends called upon him yesterday, and
after brief conversation, the un.uspi-
cious hog wa. seized by the hind legs
and slid along beam until he reached
the water tank. His friends explained
the object Of their visit, and presented
him with very handsome gold headed
butcher, who grabbed him by the tail,
swung him around and in less than Il
minute the carcass was in the water.
Thereupon he came forward and said
that there were times when the feelings
oyerpowsred one, and for thst reason
he would not attempt TO do more than
thank those around him for the manner
in which huge animal was cut into
fragments was simply astonishing.
The doctor concluded his remarks when
the machine seized him, and in less
time than it takes to write it the hog
was cut into fragments and worked up
into delicious sausage The occasion
will long be remembered by the doctors
friends as one Of the most delightful
of their lives. The best pieces can be
procured for fifteen cents a pound, and
we are sure those who have sat so long
under hi, ministry will rejoice that he
has been treated so handsomely"


Mad? Well about nine o'clock that
morning the Office had been abandoned
by every man but the advertising clerk,
and he assembled to the roof and robed
himself in boiler iron, so that he could
watch that venerable clergyman tearing
around down there in the street with
his congregation, all wearing the pam
oply of war and carrying butcher knives
and things. Next day we apolsgized,
but the doctor stopped his subscription,
and began to take the rival paper.