The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-22
The EMIGRATION TO CALIFORNIA.
The Romance of the Movement.
Interesting Particulars,
&c. SC. &c.
Movements on the Overland Route.
Correspondence Of the st. Louis Republican I

by delegation OF emlgrants to California; and by
reports from those who have arrived the number
will be greatly increased from each quarter. The
various companies, as fast as they can complete
their outfits, are going into camp, and accustoming
themselves to the duty pertaining thereto, previous
TO leaving the settlements. Could the wives and
sweethearts of many of them see the awkwardness
displayed IN their new avocatons, both in the Gull
nary and laundry Experimentation the late rains
and muddy condition OF the roads have caused con-
siderable briskness in the latter-they would almost
be induced 10 torsake the Injuries of life at home
and accompany them on their far distant journey to
the land of promise. However, practice will make
perfect, and by, the time they return, should such
be their providence, much domestic handiwork
heretofore irksome, can be performed with greater
avidity. The character of the emigrants generally
excites remark from all The greater portion are
intelligent, sober, and industrious men of families
while even the single and younger portion, unusual
TO be found IN such expeditions, possess traits of
character for morality and virtue, promising in the
extreme. Joy beams from the face of all, as they
meet their fellow travellers at this great starting
point; and, as "A reverend old gentleman remarked
10 me to-day, 4" great load had been taken from
his heart, since he had seen the various companies ;
he could now travel IN peace and security among
any OF them, without being compelled to hear bias
hemous language, or witness scenes of debauchery,
orr said he, 90 expected TO find the great ma
ority composed of different class" This is the
general expression, and all are agreeably disap-
onted Ot course, there are eXcetlons, but they
are very few.
In camp, about two miles west. is company of
gentlemen from CINCINNATI, Ohio, numbering in
all titty-one men. They organized into messes
OF five, are provided with ten wagons twenty tents,
and five marquees and calculate to start with eleven
mules TO the wagon. Two of the wagon bodies
are made of sheet iron, and capable of being nsed
as boats; as such they have been tested, and found
TO bear twenty men, or 800 lbs. of freight, and
only draw four inches water. They are completely
QUILTED, have the star-spangled banner waving
over their camp and, lndepenpent OF their civil, are
under military, regulations, for their better protec-
ton in making the journey. Two hundred weight
OF bread and twenty-eght pounds of bacon is allow
ed each man for the journey, and provisions for
twelve months, after their arrival, have been ship
ped by way of Cape Horn. The company is com
posed of
J. II. lowering, presidents w. D Norman, vice-pre'i
p Coltar N booker and Mcssrs TaIbert g. w
Litter, l., NJ Rogers, j johnson, s. Whitehead r. w.
knssy ebr sot Ms' & M Gfora arI rrP
X. Urner, w. Kerr r. w. Cook F. Moreland, John
Bell, r. L. Mcgowan F. HamIin J Bird, s. whiting
nedict, A. r. Perry, T. A Bishop, Chs. Ebere, A. J.
Voorhees,, Christopher Bell w Wilson A. F. Cove J.
King, q. w. Fosdck, w. b. Diver, n Graves, David
Scott Geo Martin, and A. Johnson
All of the above fine healthy looking men,
and examined by the surgeon of the company, pre-
vlous to being admitted
On the Santa Fe road, about four miles from
town, fine company of men, fifteen in number,
to march with the first body. They go as a Joint
stock company under the direction of three trus-
tees, their findings to be divided share and share
alike. They are provided with three wagons and
one large tent, and intend driving mules. Each
man is well armed, but for better protection they
intend making the journey with some larger COM
pany. The company is composed of
Jonathan r. Gilbert kellogg r l. Buckley
dorf, c. Gressard, J, L. Gilbert, George Aylfe, G.
Carr +. Schumacher, Jno Decker and IL S. Long.
In the same vicinity company OF thlrty-hve
men, of fine. appearance and bearing, from Wayne
county, Indiana are IN camp, and ready to move.
They are provided with seven wagons, six tents
nine months provisions, and mules and cattle
sufficient to make the trip. They are organized
and governed bya constitution and bylaws. The
result of their labors is to be divided mutually share
and share alike; and in case any of the company
shall die, then his widow other lawful heir is to
receive the share he would have received had he
lived The company is composed of mechanics
and farmers, who will turn their attention to the
most profitable employment Their prime object,
however, Is TO dig for gold. They are composed
follows:-
VIM. v. Davis, president; A. B. Knode recording
secretary w. Williams, corresponding secretary
Thomas Williams treasurer; and Messrs Robert Hous
ton, Henry Miller, A. Cunningham Adam Gates Will
let's Starr Peter Boothe J. n Puntney, JAS Puntney,
Buck, Charles Trisa, J. NJ. Fritch, b. Manifold, n.
Baldridge. A. Saunders, Samuel McMurray VIM. s.
Porter William f. Koch, Samuel Pifer Jacob Weaver,
George w. Beeler, G. Rathfun, Enoch Myers, L. Don
Meek, A Mcdowell, ii. A. Echelbarger and II. J.
Shaumbre, of Wayne county, Indiana; and Messrs.
George Necse and Samuel Ncese Of Champagne county
Ohio.
Three young gentlemen, from near Carlisle,
Ohio, who propose to go IN company with DR..
Woodwork, from st. Joseph, are in this place,
ready TO move. They are provided with a wagon,
and other necessary equipments, but go in
dependent mess IN said company. This mess con-
sists of Messrs. +. II. Ward, Dwight Herbert, and
Jacob Setzel.
There more persons from Ohio preparing to
emigrate than from any other State From what
can learn, large numbers are en- route, overland,
from the southern portion of this State and from
he m pr AZ IN thIg fnu.D has
been variously estimated but should Judge it will
not exceed one thousand | shall continue to for
ward you the companies, their organization, &c,
as fast as they move into camp. In addition to
those given above, ! have procured the names, or
ganzation and detail of outfit of several large com
panies, which will be forwarded in my next
INDEPENDENCE, Mo April I, 1919
Taking advantage OF a few pleasant hours to-
Paul, of your city, which is located on the Santa
Fe road, about ten miles from town. AS good luck
would have it, reached the camp just as the COM
pany were sitting down to dinner, and, feeling in
that mood, very readily accepted an invitation 10
dine, first regalng myself with little of the
choice. Camp fare is generally supposed TO be no
great luxury to one unaccustomed to 1t; but if the
board spread IN the camp of the captain this
casion, when none but their own company were
expected 10 parake, is to be taken as specimen,
then am willing TO have 60 nothing else" for the
remainder ofmy days. Suffice il to say, excepting
the variety of dishes the dinner was equal to that
Lieut. Paul, when he left your city, TO proceed
forthwith on the trip, ria Santa Fe; but a slight
from which he has now entirely re-
covered, and other causes, induced him to prolong
the time for starting, and TO take the South Pass
route. The company is well outftted-all of which
was purchased in 1t. Louisiana although stock at
this place is held as | have previously quoted
Lieut.. Paul informed me that for the mules for which
he paid e70 the head in ST. Louis, he has been Of
fered 800 per head since his arrival It Indepen-
dence The company consists off,
Lieut.. O. w. Paul, St Louis II. Martin. Boston
James sharp, Independence VIM. Zabriskie, New
Jersey; w. Wells, New Hampshire Robert Jackson,
WIN. Paul George Lukens John Taylor and - Crosby,
Of Pcnnsy lvania.
Encampcd in company with the above is the
command of William Pye, of Palmyra, Mo, con-
sisting of
- EDWARD r. Pyc and and F. D. Gilbert, Of New
nVk e. ID. Smith, b. l.. Nichols, &. b. Wheeler, and
~: ,onngs, OF Connecticut James Stewart John S.
Mo, " 'f0'' " 'N'PS"'''
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