Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-12-26


MADAME JANE MILES DAVIS A clover of
the sublime " living up on Grizzly Fork. sends
us the following for publication. accomnoniodhv
a " retainer 8"
EDITOR JOURNAL: The dull quiet of this sec
uoh was recently awakened into life by the arri-
N"i VI reaI i've woman in the person of Mad
anne Jane Miles Davis the Authoress who is
now travelling through Northern California solic
lung subscribers for her forthcoming work. enti-
ued 90 Queen Of the Forest giving lengthy
ana entertaining account of the mines in Wash
lngton Territory, manners and habits of the diff
ferent tribes of Indians in British Columbia the
American Possessions and Humboldt county,
III must be some extraordinary motive YOU re
right which prompts her to endure the hard
ships, trials and vexations incident to travel in
these mountains-suticientt to intimidate any but
a braVe-he0rted man. She is evidently one of
those strong-minded women Nature produces in
her freaks of fancy. She has delivered one lee
ture here. may say she is pretty, but by no
means an orator. Her conversational powers are
good; in figure somewhat heavy completion
dark brunette. All in all, she is a passable wo-
man. She will be in Weavervlle soon to deliver
a lecture the proceeds to be given to the widows
of those who have fallen in battle.
Jane came to Weayerville, bearing about her
evidence of having visited Grizzly Fork Wore
fox skin cap--tail and all-and her skirt-fcoats
told of the fierce struggles they had encountered
in the thickets Of Grizzly Fork. She is suppos-
ed to have delivered brief address in front of
Major Howland's carpenter shop, on Center street
the night of her arrival. Left for Shasta very
summarily, and we learn has been engaged bv
Mr. Brastow to write the Annals of Shasta coun-
ty When last heard from she had camped near
the mouth Of the main tunnel of the " Original
Williams & Kellenger, - through the courtesy of
Red Bluff parties
COMPLIMENTARY TO JUDGE CuRTIs.-At the
close of the session of the last Grand Jury the
following resolutions were unanimously adopted
and ordered on file:
WHEREAS, Hon. E. J. Curtis, County Judge of
Trinity county, is about to retire from the
Bench after a service of three years therefore
be it by the Grand Jury empanneled at this
December special Term of the Court of Ses-
sions of said county,
Resolced, That we tender to Hon. f. J. Curtis
the thanks of ourselves and the county we rep
resent, for the faithful, able and dignifed dis
charge of his official duties which have invariably
characterized his action.
ReS0iced, That we have ever found in his
Honor, E. }. Curtis, afhbity, courtesy and strict
integrity in the discharge of his duty looking
at all times to the administration of strict and
even-handed Justice essential requisites to the
proper discharge of the duties Of the Bench.
Resolced, That we tender to Hon. Z. J. Curtis
our sincere desires for his success in the future
In whatever field he may select, bcspeakng for
him hearty welcome by the Bench and the Bar,
of which profession he is an ornament.
\. j. FELTER Foreman.
ELECTION OF OFTCERs.-The annual election
of officers of Trinity Chapter, No 10, R. 4. NJ,
took place on the 22d inst, with the following
result: W. j. Tnnin, II. P. John NIusser, K
E. Neblett, s. John c. Mason, c. H. ; John G.
Burch, P s.. j. C. Wood, R. A. c. NJ. F.. Grf-
fin, Treasurer; Wm. Boehr, Secretary A. j.
Loomis NJ. of Sd v. ; r. Boch, NJ. of I'd v. L.
Wellendorf NJ. Of lst v; w. C. Giyeen, Guard
The officers elect will be installed on Sunday
Dec, 9th, (St. Johns Day. at clock, p. m.
All mombers are requested to be present.
CHRISTMAS PREsENTs.-We are almost inclined
to regret that christmas comes but once a
year" The other day Louis WellcndorfT pre-
sented us with u fine lot of Photographs of prom
inent military men, mountain and other scenery
Jud. Loomis sent box of beautiful Baldwin
apples, grown on his grounds, and on the same
evening Gus. ScamlnOn dropped Il nuge turkey
over our garden tpnco. No moro dcceptaDle
presents could have come just at this time
Thank you, all.
HOLIDAY PAsTTIMEs.- Christmas Tree for the
little folks at the Thcater on Christmas Eve
dance for young and old at Hockers Hall, on
Christmas night; ditto at Lewiston, Douglas
and Canon City. The Sons of Temperance an
nounce a Ball at Junction City ON New Year,
,,l,~s~s ala
standing the dull times an effort has been made
to enjoy the Holidays throughout the county.
RESERVOIR BRoKE.-The mammoth reservoir
of Vostagen & Co., on Evans Bar, broke the 9th
er day, carrying away some fifty feet of the en-
bankment The damage is serious, as the acci- !
dent occurred Just when everything was ready
for work. 1t also did considerable damage in
johnson & Co. claim. Alex. Stiller furnished
us the information.
BUSINESS CHANGE.-Meckel & Co., North Fork
merchants, give notice elsewhere that one of the
members of the firm will retire on the first of
February next, and call upon all persons in any
manner indebted to them to pay up before that
date, and request those having claims to present
them for settlement. \ word to the wise is suG-
fcient.
RIcH STREAK.--Chris. Meckel informs us that
Voelker Co., at Independence Bar have lately
found a rich streak in their claims, which pays
abulousy They have splendid water privi-
leee and are on the road to fortune. Chinese
company on the same bar made from 500 to
$40 a day during the summer.
ANOTHER FRE.-Johnny Guilford brings us
word that James Morris Hotel, at Indian Creek,
was totally destroyed by fire last Saturday night.
Mr. Morris saved nothing but his books loss
So, 800 The fire is supposed to have originated
where the stove-ppc passed through the ceiling
SNow.-The first snow of the season com
menced falling on Wednesday morning By
night it was four or five inches deep, since which
time it has been gradually melting, and at the
time we go to press very little is left in the val
ley.