Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-02-28
The 4lonte Atcoyd.

ouuleuouy--we think it was Flynn remark ed
that it was a bigger day for Douglas than the 4th
of July ever was. The town was filled to over
flowing with people and patriotism. Not a single
complaint or symptom of dissatisfaction at any
portion of the day or evenings proceedings were
made evident, that we could hear Of. Every
thing went merrily and in good order
The " HIalleck Rifles" left Weavervie in the
morning and assembled at Sudworth's, one mile
from Douglas, where they formed and marched
to town in fue style The Douglas City Ri
fes" Capt. John II, IIough, received the " Hal
leck's" at their Armory, on the outskirts, escort
ed them through town and thence back to the
Armory. The Weaverville Brass Band and the
Band of the Douglas City Rifles dispensed
music which we have never heard eXcelled in the
mountains Arms were " stacked, ," and cor
dial welcome given their guests by the Douglas
boys An hour was allowed the soldiers to know
each other, when the companies again formed,
the q" IIallccks" to the number of thirty five,
and the " Douglas City Rifles numbering forty
men-only about one half their strength, many
members being absent from town, and unavoid-
ably prevented from being present. Marching,
counter-marching' and drill followed, and at o.
clock all hands proceeded to the river bank,
where target had been prepared, the prize to
lie shot for being an elegant silver medal.
Some very good shooting was done, everything
considered 1t was evident from the commence
ment that the Douglas boys had, out of courtesy,
determined to let the " IIallocks take the prze.
1t is safe to say that one half their shots didn't
90 within speaking distance of the target for
the earth was terribly torn up on the mountain
side opposite. The shooting was at one hundred
yards Private Tom. Godsworthy, of the
Hall, cke," took the prize, his shot striking
within half an inch of the tack in the target
center Tom. used to be crack shot, but not
having praciccd much for five years, some of the
boys were selfish enough to intimate that it was
chance shot, that " Tom. shut both eyes when
he fired" and other ridiculous things. But he
took the medal, and wore it proudly
Shooting DONE the Companies returned to the
Armory, where grand review was to have taken
place, Capt. John II. lough having been com
missioned as review officer for the occasion, but
n disagreeable storm coming on, the exercises
were cut short, much to the regret of all, The
hour for dinner soon came round and Judging
from appearances all hands were glad of it, 1t
was prepared at the Douglas City Hotel, by Fogg
q Whittier, where the Companies marched glad
enough to get out of the storm, and seated at a
table overhowng with luXuries. With soldiers
musicians and invited guests, about one hundred
in all sat down to dinner, and never did a lot of
hungry fellows enjoy dinner better. We didn't
remain to see the eating over for certain good
reasons, but were within hearing distance. Din
ner over the cover was removed, and Judging
from the clinking of bottles and tumblers there
must have been something (and good deal Of it)
drank Private Carr, of the Douglas City Com
pany, promised to furnish us a copy of toasts
and responses, but has not done ii in time
"The Day we Celebrate" was given and called
forth a happy and patriotic response from Judge
Goewey. "Tbe President of the United Satesp
"The Army and Navy" and many Others which
we have forgotten, were given and responded to.
1t was iovia party, aud nought occurred to
mar the happiness which all seemed to feel
If we may be permitted to use the expression,
the Ball in the evening was big thing; :" in
fact we have never seen larger assemblage of
dancers since the days when the German May
Festival was the occasion of all OCCASIONS
The Armory is of sufficient size to dance one
hundred persons, and it was crowded from nine
in the evening until daylight. Seventy odd
ladies were present, The supper room and ladies'
dressing rooms were convenient, and everything
went as nice could be wished.
After breakfast the Companies formed, three
cheers given for the " lIalleck's'' and three
for Capt Rothenbncher then they marched to
town and back Then came three cheers for the
Douglas City Rifles" three for Capt Hough,
and three more for everybody in Douglas City
0isDanUp0 ia laf
for home, accompanied by both Bands.
There were many incidents connected with the
day and evenings proceedings which we have
not room to tell of now Abe. Loffman has eau
toned us not to give the particulars of his ad
venture in somebody's ditch, which contained
five feet of muddy water at the time a member
of the Jones family doesn't want it publicly
known that he called for oyster soup aud glass
of water at breakfast Several ladies, we regret
TO say, were SO seriously ndsposed as to be una
BILE to join in the festivities.
In closing, we desire, in behalf of the ladies of
Weavervile, as well of the " Halleck Rifles, "
to return thanks to the ladies OF Douglas City,
and to our brother soldiers there for the very
generous and kindly Treatment received at their
hands, and to hope that an occasion when we may
be able to reciprocate is not very far distant
pNwELooME NEws.-It is with deep regret
That we to-day announce the demise of our late
worthy townsman, Joseph W. Finley, who died
at Yale College recently. The unwelcome news
comes through his cousin Sam H. Finley, of
sawyer's Bar, klamath county. During his resi-
dence here no citizen was more highly esteemed
Ior his many good qualities than Mr. Finley. and
many old and warm friends will join us in regret
az the early termination of the career of their
hlhd hearted, atfable old associate, Resolutions
adopted by the Masonic fraternity will be noticed
IN another column.