Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-08-13

there has been no eXclIemcuI' NeAI Weeh oet-
t;no will become more brisk, aad the interest of
.ha 7nnhlc in the race will increase until the
5ov onnonted the excitement will reach fever
hoSt From all we are able to learn, it is likely
~ he n neck and neck struggle and the winner
will do to bet on against anything but thorough
bred racing stock. 1t is anticipated that after
tbc main race, there will be a trial Of speed be-
.5een several other nags.
Gvnt,N CREEK QUARTz.-We visited the Indian
Creek quartz ledge last Wednesday. We have
hcen interested in quartz before now, and pro-
fess to be at least specifically informed on the
enbiact So far, the claim of Sillcox Smith
nr1Sncrts we'll. At the time we speak of they
wore down forty-one feet, the vein having a
,,idtb of between five and six feet. The rock
ecnms TO be uniform in character, and is heavily
imnreonated with all sorts of base metals, in
addition to free gold. The quartz, they find, will
nav to work The question to be decided is,
whether there is much of it, There is every in
dicaton that there is plenty of ore.
Supervisor TO BE ELECTED.-There will be an
election for Supervisor for the First District on
the 7th of September next. 1t is one of the
most important offices in the county, and, with
the Judiciary, should be lifted above politics,
The most capable and reputable candidate should
always be taken. We hope that the Republican
party will put forth no one whose integrity and
capacity is not beyond question. We understand
that Mr. Hoadey, the outgoing official, will not
consent to denomination. if he would accept,
no better can be found. His record as Superv-
sor is that of a good and faithful servant of the
county.
QUARTZ RosPEcrs.-Everything has its time,
and it seems that here in Trinity county we are
about entering upon the quartz prospecting era.
B. G. Wattles spent last week examining the
country about Northfork, and discovered ledge
NJ -, ,,l,o
tanning black sulphurets of silver native silver,
and free gold Another veteran quartz miner
being the same business, last week, discOv-
cred lode in the same range about sixty feet
wide. 1t appears that there is rich mineral
belt about three miles wide stretching across
the county where these strikes were made.
New MAps-Mr. A. Cochel has shown us
new map of the Pacific States and Territories,
including Alaska, compiled by William II.
Knight, and published by Bancroft & Co., San
Francisco. 1t gives the lines of finished and
proposed railroads, and seems to be generally
more full and complete than any similar map
hitherto published. The price of the map is So
Mr. Cochel will canvass the county for the sale
of the map within a week or two The same
gentleman has for sale n small map of the seat
of war in Europe, issued by Bancroft Co., at
fifty cents.
a Jolt EATER-An enormous phntnef makes
his headquarters at the head of the John Carr
ranch on Hayfork. 1t is frequently seen by hunt
ers and is quite careless of the presence of man,
sometimes crossing the road in plain view of
people of whose proximity it must be aware. No
less than five colts have been destroyed by it,
and the remains of deer who have fed its appe-
tite often found in that vicinity. A number
of panthers are known to infest llayfork valley
nut none besides this one are so extremely par
tial to colts hesh.
|. 0. G.. T.-On Sunday evening, August 7th
Lodge Deputy Bacheder installed the following
persons as officers of Beacon Lodge No. 800
!. o. G. T.. w l.. Hudspeth, w. G. T. Mrs.
i. Loots, w. r. il. S. Mrs. f. p. Norcross, W.
l.. H. S. Geo. Z. Noonan, w. V. T. James Car
son, w. T.. w. S. Conway, w. NJ. Miss f. AL
ION, W. D. NJ Miss NJ. Conway, w. I. G.. John
Trebilcox, W. O. G.. Charles Thomas, W. c.. ;
7. Conway, p. w. c. 7.
BURNED Our.-On Saturday last, the cabin of
Adam Pfosch, aged and industrious citizen Of
the place, accidentally took fire, and everything
belonging to him was destroyed. He was at
work in drift, and knew nothing of his disaster
until all his personal goods and chattels were
consumed A subscription set foot
among his countrymcn, and about $l00 raised
TO supply his immediate wants.
ALMOST SERIoUs.-Ethan Allen fell off load
of hay at Hayfork, one day last week, and had
his shoulder put out. 1t came near being serious
for him, as an OK stepped over his neck, and
prevented him from getting out of the way of the
wheels. Luckily, help was Nigh he was extri-
Gated from his perilous situation and his shoul-
der replaced.
TUE TRIAL SHAFr.-The shaft started last
week to prospect the bottom, is down about
twenty five feet. Beginning with tough clay
II Is now in granite formation, sometimes con-
tanning good sized boulders. The work is fairly
under headway, and another month will tell
something about the matter.
VoRACIoUs BlRDs.-A species of black bird
mas been devastating orchards hereabout MAX
ing sad havoc among fruits and berries. A for
muable array of shot-guns has been brought
70 bear upon the winged despoiers and quite q
number killed Off But there are fe " more
lelt OF the same sort.
HAND BLOWN oFF.-Thursday of this week a
shocking accident befel son of Charles May
nara, at llayfork. rifle accidentally exploded
Yearng his right hand to pieces. He was
brought to town next day, and Drs. Montague
"Hu Chauncey removed three fingers.
SUMNER DRMKs.-There is nothing more CRATE
,,'I TO the palate in the heat of Summer weather
.pnn cool lemonade Detlee Hansen is prepared
s % 'Grmsh the material for making it. Ask him
want.
;.c. NE H WEATHER, although warm enough to sat-
n rsiy the most cold-blooded, has moderated some
rii mu,'' ron its late intense heat. This Summer
E %.i long be remembered in this region as the
"o''est ever experienced
DONE HARvEsTNG.-The Hayfork farmers are
,ttH,ough harvesting. The crops are much better
e e"n tney anticipated consequently, the Hay fork
tbo Gon m look so blue as they did at the time of
the heavy spring grosts
s'-Extensive fires raging in different
r"1ss ranS ol the county. The valley of Hayfork is
inuered ,ian several degrees warmer by confagra-
''0n On the surrounding hills