Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-09-03
Letter from Frank wheeler Read 1t.

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rWe were most agreeably surprised the other
evening on breaking the envelop of letter post
marked Austin, N. T., to fnd that it was from
our old friend Frank Wheeler, acknowledged by
all whoknow him to be prince of good fellows.
A perusal of it will eradicate the most aggrava-
ted case of blues
AUSTIN, LANDER Co., N. T., Aug. 2l.
FRIEND GORDON was few days ago made
the pleased recipient Of copy of the TRINITY
JOURNAL, the FIRST had seen since my debut. in
this land of sage-brush, roughs and bad water.
1t was pleasure, assure you, to peruse it's
wel-remembered pages, and to again scan it's
long list of % ads"
observe that John NJ is still in the 'hoss
busness-always ready to let frst-class animules
and thorough-braces for all parts of Trinity and
contiguous territory, provided-the lessee exhib-
its suficiency of soap to reimburse the lessor.
John is Il quote) bully boy, and may add,
an excellent judge of superior tarantula. Ma
ny and oft the times that we two have repair
ed to the Bank Ex. and chambered numberless
potions of that Elysian nectar which is only af-
and the y Bros. May Dame Fortune smile
on those young men, and may they do remark
ably WELL even in these depressing times. May
F-'s rotund No. 2 grow rotundcr, etc.
Uncle A. NJ is, l notice, still pursuing
the 'borgines with sharp stick, or something.
will soon be none left to tell the tale, save and
except few good-looking Mahalas whom A
will spare for humanity's sake. Be as kind to
the Inguns, A., as is compatible with your
duties as soldier. Don't forget that the tar
heads have souls to be saved as well your
self and the gallant lads who have rallied round
your standard. Mercy is divine attribute, but
whether it holds good regards the 4" breech-
clouted - Sons of the Forest is still mooted
question, though am of opinion that if left to
the unbiased judgment of Trinitarians and Hum
bodters, they would unanimously answer, no
BY the way how does Uncle D get along
hunting Celestas. Does he go after them
with the vim and abandon of his predecessors
NJ and ! used to make them come to
the centre, some but am told that J-n was
their peer in everything pertaining to the biz.
| J. NJ. 4 Co. used to divide fair, while J--n
took it all and then warmed their jackets for not
Several old Weaver standby are located in
this land of silver and sage brush In addition
to your correspondent there is Il. A. Fagg, Dud.
Sale Geo. j. Love, etc, etc. Fagg is sailing
along with an eight ht-knot breeze on his quarter,
which will eventually land him in the haven Of
prosperity. Dud. is not doing as well as usual ;
says the peeps are getting too mean to die,
and when they do occasionally shuf forget to
pay for their cofins. lie acknowledges that it
al, nd 7 cai1 iaS
So Love is honored resident of the Sd
Ward, and is rapidly accommodating immense
quantities of good feet. Love aspired to be one
of the City Fathers, on the Democratic on
ticket lut as that glorious old party lacked nu-
merous votes of "A majority he got disguised and
swears lie won tact. We get together occasion
ally and talk old times in Trinity, usually
arriving at the sage conclusion that if there was
no Austin our abiding place would be Weaver
Vile. And it would.
Lad nearly forgotten our old iownsman, Dr.
Davis, who is one of the pioneers of our embryo
city. The Dr.. is as jolly and good-ookng as ev-
CT. He is County Physician, and gets more than
his snare of outside practice in the bargain. 1t
isacinally gratifying to be sick occasionally just
TO get visit or two out Of the Doctor. You are
sure to get we'll, and are doubly compensated for
all your pains in listening to his inmtable sto-
rics, Of which he keeps large supply on hand.
Country orders executed with rromptness aud
dispatch hone but Protestants need apply.
We OF Reese river are getting proudly ambi
tious-arc going to discard our Territorial organ
ization and don the habliments of a State gov
ernmcnt. The Solons of the Eastern slope after
forty days session delivered themselves of a
very fair Constitution, which will be submitted
to a discriminating public for their ratification
or rejection on the 18th of next month. 1t will
carry overwhelmingly since the obnoxious clause
relative to taxing mining claims has been ex
plunged. The hard-fsted miners, as well as the
taxpayers, now favor the change.
Before adjournng, Congress passed an Ena-
bling Act so but little time will be lost it's
re-assembling in adding another and very brill
liant star to that already bright galaxy of beau
ty which adorns Old Glory wherever it is
folded to the breeze. (Just here you will please
read brakes Address to the American Flag.
With my tender regards to all Trinity friends
remain, Serencly yours,
FRANK WHEELER.