The Trinity times., 1855-03-03
Celebration ofihe 22nd OF February
AT TAYLoR's BAR, TRINITY nyER.

| ttltbfHti0n OF me %Sbd OF FcbfuHry
| AT TAYLoR's BAR, TRINITY RtyER.
/ The Washington Filming Company cele.
| brated the anniversary Of Washington birth.
day, by Introducing water on TO Taylor's
Bar and French Flat on that day, and by
giving a dinner to their numerous friends
Previous to the company partaking Of the ell
egant entertainment provided for the occasion
they assembled together and passed the fol
| lowing resolutions
n Kereas, from the constant depreciation Of
the mines, it becomes necessary for constant
Improvements TO be made, to secure to us
such WAGES as we are satisfied to work for
and Hhueos, the people Of this vic nifty have
long labOred under the most serious dlsad-
vantages in making those Improvements on
account Of scarcity Of water for slucc work
ing, and Whereas, by the recent extensive
water works just completed to this place, all
those disadvantages are now removed, there
fore
BE 10 Res0lued, That we accord to the
members Of this water company that praise
which is due them for the great benefit they
have conferred upon 'us, and the establish
mont of permanency Of business among us
ResolUcd, That We hail the successful ter
minaton of the water works to this place as
he harhinger of better times, and that for
our good fortune we are indebted to William
Heseltine & Co., for their untlrng energy,
perseverance and good management.
Reso'Ued, That We tender to William
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vantages which have been opened to us under
his superintendence and management; and
that by his successful efforts we do now re.
gard this as one Of the most desirable mining
localities in northern California.
After which, Mr. G. b. j. Clement being
called upon, addressed the audience in very
eloquent speech, (Which we regret the
crowded state Of our columns will not permit
us to publish, and in behalf of the friends Of
William IIeseltine, Esq, President Of the
Washington Fluming Company, presented to
that gentleman an elegant gold watch and
chain.
The company then seated themselves
the well loaded tables to discuss the rich
viands spread before them.
The following regular toasts were an.
nounced
/. The hero, statesman and patriot, -
George Washington.
2. The President of the United States.
3. The Governor of California.
A. The Citizens OF Trinity County.
5. The Mines of California.
g. The Press of Trinity and Shasta the
friend Of the people, and the fearless advocate
of reform.
Z. VIM Heseltine whether in his private
capacity as citizen or friend or in public vo-
cation as superintendent--alik distinguished
by an inHexibe regard for all the attributes
| thst make man.
| Numerous volunteer toasts were offered
among which were the following:
By Mai. Cor. The Washington FluminI
COMPATIBILITY they long live in the memo
ry Of their friends, and may they reap the re
ward so Justly due them for the energy an,
perseverance, they have displayed in the ac
complshment of a work SO beneficial to thi
portion of the State
T he Orator Of the day,--A man Of sterlin!
worth, aud eminent social qualites.--ma
our community long be cheercd be his pre-
sencc.
By G. y. J. Clement-Hon. r 4 Rowe
Nlay his legislative actions be equally com
mcndable with those Of his private life.