Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-12-07
The storm.-Damage on Trinity River and
its observation-disclosures Loss
of Property.

We are panied to be compelled to record an
other flood in Trinity river-certainly the great
est that has ever occurred since the county has
been inhabited by white men. The destruction
of property is immense we doubt whether $780,
600 will cover the damage and loss of property
As far as we can learn but two bridges are left
on the whole line of the river and not one ont
of ten of the water wheels which were standing
a week ago, remain. Fumes, dams, mills and
races, to great extent shared the same fate
Many of the ranches along the river are serious
ly damaged by loss of fruit trees, fences, and de-
posit of sand and rock, while the soil of others
have been partially or entirely swept away. leav-
ing barren sand bars where before were rich alu-
vial bottomsS In fact, the food has made nearly
clean sweep of the improvements along that
stream and many of its tributaries
Fire may be guarded against but floods are be-
yond human control, and however much we may
condole with the sufferers by this element, we
can do no good Some old author has pronounc-
ed it folly to grieve over spilled milk, and we
can only add that by renewed energy and enter
prise alone can individual losses be made good,
and general damage to our county repaired.
We are gratifed to state, SO far as has come to
our knowledge, that but two lives were lost
both Chinamcn-durin the food, though news
of several hair-breadth escapes have reached us.
Below is list of losses and names of sufferers
as far as they have been received:
Two of the Stage Companys bridges on upper
Trinity, one this side of the New York House
and one beyond, were entirely destroyed. Much
other damage is reported in that section The
bridge at Fitchs stands.
On Stuart's Fork some five acres of Loomis'
ranch, and considerable amount OF fencing was
carried away. Damage, $1,000.
Bates g. YanMatre loose about six acres of
land, fruit trees, fencing, etc. Damage, $1,000.
From Bates Il VanMatre's ranch to Lewiston
we hear of no extensive damage, with the excep
tion of few wheels above the latter place.
Lewiston-About so feet of Phillips bridge is
gone. Damage, $500.
Crows fine dam and large portion of his
ditch is gone. Damage, $500 to $4,000.
Nunnally's dam, portion of the ditch and
the fume across Trinity river gone. large
gang of men are employed repairing the damage,
which will reach $500.
McGuires dam, at the mouth of Rush creek,
is completely demolished.
Luttmans ranch, on the river bank, was much
damaged, and large number of fruit trees car
ried away.
Carter & Co.'S doube-bcaring wheel, at the up
per end of Grass Valley ranch, was demolished.
Drmage, $500.
About 500 feet of Lowden's bridge was taken
away, including part of the new bridge built
last winter. Both ends of the bridge, over the
main channels, remain and about twenty men
are now employed building temporary bridge
over the island. 1t will be ready for teams one
week from to-day.
1t was at first reported that most OF the brid
ges on Grass Valley creek were gone. We were
last night informed by gentleman who has been
over that portion Of the road, that such is not the
case. The creek was not so high as during the
freshet of last spring The road over Trinity and
Browns mountains was slightly damaged but will
be repaired in ten days. Lowden's loss is about
$4,000.
The bulkhcad Of the Poker Bar ditch was car
red out, and the ditch considerably damaged
II will be Immediately repaired. Damage, $1,000
The mining works on that Bar were much dam
aged.
Bennett Cooks property, at Point Bar, sustain
ed no injury.
The fume at Hockers mill, and the one across
the river at Texas Bar, were washed away The
saw-mll and ditch were considerably damaged
Loss not ascertaned.
The loss on main Weaver creek was heavy
Clements fume, upon which some $4,000 have
been expended within two years, was completely
broken up. Told's mill was badly damaged, and
the dam and fume at Robinsons mill carried
away, His damage is about $1,000 The dam
taking water from the creek for Moss, Mabe x
Co.'s mill is gone. Damage, $1,000 The dam OF
Estes q Co. is also gone. Damage, $500.
Smiths bridge, at Kanaka Bar, rebuilt last
summer at cost of $4,000, was swept away
At the time it f1oated off, H. L. Stewart and AL
bert Fogg were aboard The bridge struck the
shore q short distance below, and they landed,
much to the relief of themselves and lockers on.
Jipson & Co.'s wheel was demolished.
The Turner Bar Company's wheel and fume
were damaged to the amount of $1,000.
Eaton & Co.'s double bearing wheel, at Sardne
Bar, was carried away. Loss about $4,000.
The abutments of the Buckeye Bar Co.'s water
works were carried out. Damage, $1,000.
McMurry & Co.'s wheel. at Red Bar, is safe
The dam was carried away. Damage, $4,000.
Hanson & Co.'s wheel and Dixon & Co. S fume,
ut MILESTONE Bar, both gone Hanson & Co.'s
loss, $4,000; Dixon & Co.'s, $1,000.
At Missouri Bar, Moses Gum & Co.'s wheel
and fume across the river were both swept away.
Total ioss, $500.
McCausland q Co.'s wheel and iume, on same
Bar, gone. Loss, s3,50O.
Gardiner & Co.'s fiume across the river at Slate
Bar, and The fumes of Johnson & Co. and Vosta.
gen K Co., taking water from Browns creek, are