The organizer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1849-07-14

INC OdttSh 10 AptOu9 AACN nAS A"c'
cartridge, then tied bis handkerchief
to its muzzlc, and waved his gallant
soldiers over the breast-woFk-bcing
the first to mount amid the terrible
carnage that followed. I'LL venture
to say there are few instances in his.
tory where one so high in rank and
advanced in life has thus had, and
avaiIed himself of. the brilliant oppor-
tunity of wreathing around his brow
SO distinct a tile to the honor Of being
regarded the bravest of the brave"
Highly IRpOrisat from California Ltlisl
from Gen. PrrSiftr r. Smiih
The Washington Union publishes
the following extract Of a letter, dated
San Francisco. received by the last
steamer, from Gen. Persifer T. Smith,
which states some important facts:
You only think Of California in con-
nexion with gold; and, indeed, most
wonderful connexion it is. AS to the
extent of country holding the precious
metal-and the comparative facility
with which il is procured, there has
been no exageration. The whole slope
Of the Sierra Nevada on the western
side, or length of more than four
hundred miles, and in a belt of at least
forty, contains 1t in greater or smaller
quantities; and il may extend still fur
ther, ms further research is made. II
is found simply by digging, and wash
ing the earth; no expensive machine
ry, and no intricate chemical process
are necessary to develope the magic
hoard. A pickaxe, shovel, or even a
butchers knife, to loosen the earth
and stones, and the most simple ba-
sin have been as richly rewarded as
the most approved machines from 9TH
er countries. Good luck in the labor
er choosing his location has more than
compensated for want Of skill. The
real difficulties lie in the hardships to
be encountered in the remote uninhab-
tied spot where the gold is found
Want Of food. overworking excited by
success, bad water, exposure and dis
sipaiiOn, al combine 10 exact hea-
Wy tribute for the wealth when found.
All are not successful, but every one
works on, hoping that the next blow
Of his pick will disclose treasure
that will surpass all that he has hith-
erio heard Of. Many die UNDECIDED,
many come of sick; but there arc ten
arriving from each quarter of the
globe 20 replace every one who goes.
Chinese, Sandwich Islanders. French,
and Irish, outnumber as yet the Amer
leans, but the latter will soon have
their sbarc. Provisions, wooden clos
thing, liquors, kitchen and mining
utensils, sell nt enormous profits at
the mincs; other articles scarcely sell
atall. Woman's gear is altogether a
drur.
The nmount Of gold hitherto found
Is hard 10 determine. II Is said about
$1,000, 600 have been exported. Ishall
De able M a few weeks, from facts 1
am collecting, 70 make some approxi-
nation % II.
In the meantime, an this IS disas-
trous for IS. No servants are 10 be chad;
$3.50 month has been refusedin my
prcscuce by n cook An my servants
have quit, and yesterday ] engaged
one At 900 a month, because be lsI
too sick 10 20 to the mines, but ] shall
certainly lose him IL be gets bis health.
The quartermasicr pays $4,000 q
year. Tor the house ] live in. and u
would make a poor dollhouse Tor q
country bridge. The climate IS cold
an tho year round, and foggy in the
summer. The bills are bare, and the
couhiry Is al hilis-( forgive the bull J
Tho beef IS exccrable, and vegetables
none: and nobody has time,fo catch
fish. if there are any.--p0iia "a carie
Any one who viii come here %
d|r eo|d. o. bring goods with him 70 /
stlIio thc dieeefs, will make money.
no other business will succeed. a.
Whosrof comes mnst bring a house
witt fbcre are but few here and
lumber !. $500 per fbou'end.
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