Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-03-12
Wcaverville Post Office.
HOM ME RECORD.


ments by himself. But the man went TO work,
and asked no favors of anybody, and indepen-
dently refused assistance, even in affliction. To-
day we learn that he has found rich mining
place; it pays him from three bits to dollar to
the pan through considerable depth of ground.
His persevering industry and manly independence
has been rewarded, and we are glad.
"THAT OLD GAL IS A K."-Passsing from
the post office we heard a man say, holding a
letter in his hand, q" well, if that old gal amt
brick, I'm ID We supposed that his wife had
been writing something kind and encouraging
which would cheer his cabin for many night.
III wives in the States knew how their husbands
here labor and endure, hope and are downcast
for them, the blessed words OF many grateful
one would make Others say " that old gal IS a
brick"
CHINESE INTERpRETER.--Our well behaved
Chinese friend "Dick" has been promoted to po-
sition of usefulness. lie wears belt inscribed
"John C. Dick, Chinese Interpreter in any part
of the State,'' and exhibits the following ccrtif-
cate from Judge Landrum, of Shasta
81, Joel T. Landrum, County Judge of Shasta
county, do hereby certify that the bearer, John
c. Dick, has rendered important service to this
community by acting as Interpreter and, in my
opinion, is deserving Of respect in any com
munity.
Reservoirs BRoKEN.-On Friday night Lew.
Lu6wig's reservoir broke and made clean sweep
of the one below, owned by Balch, Davis s. Bow
Ter; ninety feet of the latter was swept down,
carrying several heavy logs some distance. Mi
ncrs in cabin below were reused by "miehty
rush of water" which they found two feet deep
in the house, and things generally, anoat. One
fellow jumped out of bed in his undiscuised shirt
and into water ever so deep I've wouldn't like
TO fay how deep
THE TuEATER-We admonish travelling theatcr
people that they may make some money by Wis
iting this place early in the spring. Last year
we were almost entirely without amusement of
that sort. But when you come do not bring a
feet Of " steamboats;' fetch small company of
respectable capacity. and you will make money.
There is a very good thcatcr here, and enough
of people who know what good playing is.
TRAVELLING FAcUIrIEs.-Mr. Frank Wheeler,
agent at this place, advises us that coaches will
resume between Weaverville and Shasta within
q very few days. Had not this winter ecn one
Of uncxampled severity, there had been no sus-
pension of stage travel. They continued thro'
SHOWS and storms which no other vehicle would
have dared to encounter, and orcc. only, failed
Ia deliver the mail at the appointed time.
EXTENSIVE TIHRARY- j. Seaman is entitled
to this note of thanks for permitting us unlmt-
ed access 10 his extensive collection of valuable
hooks. Hitherto he has kindly loaned us whit
over volume we have had occasion TO consult or
Tcaa-thcrcby saving us divers monies. The
firm have n large aud select assortment OF drugs.
books, and fancy articles.
THE PATIENT WATcHER-Mr. Frick and family
have removed to ranch beyond Lowden's For
several days we have remarked their house dog,
standing in front whining and waeging his tail
in oNpcctation of some opening the door.
Somebody give the poor fellow dinner.
NAY FEsTIvAL-It is observed that German
citizens are already arranging for "May Fes-
tival," to surpass the last, if possible. We are
CratGcd TO learn that many Of them wish the
festival ground selected near Weavervillc. We
hope the proposition may prevail-the more, be-
cause the last was on the river
GREAT DErTH OF SN0w.-A hunter gives in
formation that on the ridge two miles northwest
OF this town, snow is eight feet deep. On Bald
mountain directly north it is not less than forty
feet. A large tree standing alone, which in sum
mer appears to be 100 feet high snow half buried.
CoLD Dust BUSINESS Greenhood & Newbauer
complain, in a poster, that report was falsely
made that they had put down the price Of gold
dust to Sl6.50, and Sl7.00 Such report they
pronounce falsc--they will continue the usual
prices.
CHILD IIURT.-On Monday the little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Downhour, residing at the saw
mill, two miles from town, had her leg broken
by rolling saw-log. We trust that tho bright
little girl may recover from this most distressing
accident. DR.. Harris waited on her.
CATHoLIc.-The season of Lent commenced on
the 9th" Ash Wednesday, continues to
Easter Sunday, April oath. It gives us much
pleasure to say that Rev. Father OReily has
entirely recovered the use of his arms, and is
again able to fulfil his ministerial duties
METHoDTsM.-Rev. Mr.. Myers breaches every
Sunday in the Union Church. Tomorrow after
noon he will have service at Steiner's Flat. Last
Sunday large congregation was had at the
mouth Of Weaver creek, and the project of build
ing church was favorably considered
GERMAN SocIETY.-At annual election on the
9th inst, the following named were elected OFF.
GERS Of the German Society: II. r. Schmidt,
President; Geo. Messersmth, Vice President: IL.
Kaufman, Secretary; Fred. Walter, Treasurer
THE RONDo CASE mentioned last week, was re-
tried before Justice Moloney by jury--verdict
"not guity:" numerous witnesses testified their
belief that Rondo is not game Of chance
String DUsGNEss.-Tn a very short time bust
ness will commence with unusual vigor. The
Indication is that this will be the most active
season for several years.
INDEPENDENCE IfoTEL.-We hear asserted that
the Independence House." closed all winter, is
about to be leased and eopened
JNo. G. DICK, Chinaman, tells MS that about 100
Of his country people have come from Shasta to
live in vicinity of Lewiston.
County.
TRINITY MOUNTAIN RoAD.--Mr VIM. Lowden
has constructed half mile of new and improved
road, some distance above Towers. lie has