The Trinity times., 1855-03-10

ssyering industry, of the several indyid-
uas composing the company-Messrs. VIM.
IIeseltine, John Bartlett, II. F. Davis, DR..
VIM. L. Jackson and Lewis Howard-which
we're unanimously adopted. And, then, by
a short but beautiful address TO the assem-
blage by Mr.. g. B. j. Clements, who, then,
drawing forth rich and costly Chr onome-
ter, on the inner case Of which had been
engraved, "Presented to VIM. Heseltine by
his friends, as a token Of their regard and
appre citation Of his service to the public,
February 22d, 1856" appended to which
was fob ribbon supporting rich but plain
key and buckle, suitable to 60 with such
watch, On the buckle had been engraved, =,
"Presented to VIM. Ilesel.ine by his friends
of Trinity County," and on the key "Wm.
IIeseltine, February 22d," on one side, and
on the other "Trinity River, 1850" These
appendages were the gift of our worthy and
efficient representative, y. A. Rowe. The
cost Of the whole establishment is three hun
dred and five dollars.
Exposing these to public view, as nearly
as ] can recollect, the orator said: "This,
gentlemen, is for Mr. VIM. Heseltne, dona-
ted to him by his friends as token of their
esteem and as badge Of honor due to him
to whose energy and public spirit they have
long looked as their only hope for relief from
oppressive times. The relief is at hand, It's
manifest in yonder sparkling water. This,
Mr.. Heseltine, you will receive, (presentng)
and with it our best wishes for your future
peri;y-may you be blest with that pecu-
mary success your energy so justly merits,
and may your future journey through life be
as honorable to yourself and as beneficial to
your fellow men as has been your past
Cheers.
Mr.. lIeseltne still held the watch in his
hand and though he had been led to expect
some token from his friends, was evidently
astonigEed at the magnifcencc and value of
the present. His modesty almost prevented
the utterance of his gratitude, but regaiping
his selfpossesson, he sad, "ThIs is indeed
a present. thank you for t-I am proud,
hope not vain, but who wond not be proud
on such an occasion. Friends, this honor is
more than deserve, but if grateful feeling
and warm attachment can merit such reward,
you have them. My heart swelIs with a1ec-
ton for YOU my friends. scarce can stay
my feelings, Bet pardon in me tfis unccntrol
| would sit down, but to Mr.. Rowe, our rep
resentative, | must express my gratitude
this buckle and this key are his gift, and are
much like him, plain but polished into beau
| ty. My friends, adieu."
Three times three were given for VIM.
IIeseltine, then for the Flumag Company,
then the orator of the day, and everything
that could be thought Of was cheered with
good old Methodist Camp Meeting enthusi-
asm. When this was through, dinner was
announced and over three hundred persons
sat down to as rich repGst as had ever bee-
placed before hungry multitude in Trinity
county. Which over, numerous toast were
read by Capt. Jno. N. Best. in the Chair, all
Of which met with hearty response.
In the midst of the fun, Mr.. Heseltine APP
peared bearing rich and mammoth cake
and before distributing, addressed the as
semblage thus-"This, gentlemen, is the gift
of fair lady; precious, is it not3 To that
fair lady be our thanks. We all have or
have had mothers; that lady hath son
within our midst-to him, to her be thanks
We will divide this so that all may have a
share-to eat ? oh, no; It's far too precious
but to keep, to bless the lady for, and 70 lay
beneath our pillows, DER which we will dream
of our own dear mothers, and be no worse
my friends, for dreaming" Then Mr.. II
passed the cake out, piece by piece, until ev-
cry person present had received part.
Thus ended the day, but not the fun. >
that think is running yet.
Truly yours, &c,
KALE.
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