Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-16
CALIFORNIA.

We devote a large portion of our paper to-day
to articles upon the subject of California Gold not
that feel the least symptoms of the yellow fe-
yer, but because this seems to be the subject,
more than any other, in which many of our read
feel deep interest. In looking over these ac-
counts, and reading in almost every exchange we
open, of large numbers Of every class of citizens,
leaving their homes with bright anticipations of
great wealth, we have been led to inquire what
will be the result? That California is soon to be-
come densely populated country, every thing
appears to give evidences Butupon the character
of this population, much, very much, depends
Among the emigrants for California may be found
men of the best elements for giving strength, sta
bility and prosperity, not only to that country but
to the Union. But should majority of those who
emigrate to that country prove immoral reckless
and selfish, (and there is to fear that such
VIII prove the case,) should Education, Literature.
and the Arts and Scienfes, be lost sight of, and
made to yield to the narrow-rninded whims of 2
gold-loving population the accession of California
TO the Union, would bring upon us a curse more
terrible than would be tie conversion of the entire
cold region INTO parchfd and barren desert where
no fountain gushes forth to quench the thirst of
the weary pilgrim. With no desire but gold to
actua'e her citizens, she would prove an incubus
upon our government, from which she could only
Tree herself by an unconditional and entire dis-uni-
on. Are not the present indications such as to
create fear that such may be the case?
What are the motives which actuate a large
majority of the cmigrarts for California? Surely
they not liberty of conscience intellectual i'm
provement, nor desire to do good but solely
thirst for Coda desire to make money. In the
unIversaly of this desire, and the eager activity
with which II exctes all alike, so as to make them
forgetiul of every thing in the world and beyond
the world, except that worldmover gold is the
danger which at present threatens our prosperity
That religion, morality education law, and every
thing binding upon man, should be disregarded-
that men heretofore faithful should desert their
country's flag, and refuse to obey the commands
of government officers that all this should be the
result of this gold mania, surely presents picture
not pleasant to look upon
This gold fever appears al present to be burning
up the veay soul of the American people, while
every thing that concerns the mind alone is for
gotten. Speak to man of the restitution of
schools and public institutions of all kinds in Cali
fornia, and his only answer is: Gold is plenty.
Ii TINS gold mania Increase in geometrical pro-
gression, for few years as it has for few months
back what VIII be the end? California will pos
sess vast population, ve fear, of uieducated ire
lIglous immoral, Iaw-deiying people, and her geld
viii prove blessing neither to herself, to the
Union nor to the world
True, the character of the cmiprants from this
place would not indicate such a result. bat from
all accounts from the eastern cities the most of
those who have LETT and are leaving for the gold
region, are persons whose only God is gold and
from such community the worst of results NAV
be expected.