The organizer., 1850-05-18

stream. lhe new dlgglngs as they
are called, on the head waters of the
river, are attracting considerable at
tention, and are said to yield hand
The gold is fine, as far as
prospected, and requires 10 be collec-
ted with quicksilver; this, however,
may not prove to be the case with
the entire diggings, and all the miners
believe, from information received
from the Indians. that larger and
heavier gold will be found, higher up
in the mountains. The snow is at
present too deep to admit of thor
ough prospecting, and it is thought
that active operations cannot com.
mence for at least a month. Pro-
visions are abundant and cheap, so
much so, in fact, that most of the
traders cannot realize upon their
sales. Flour has been sold at 35c.
and pork at 40 to 45c. per pound.
From February 2Sth 20 March 9th
inclusive, there arrived in San Fran
cisco, in seventy.four American YES
sells (l9,22s tons shipping,) 1882 male
and SIS female passengers. Total
vessels 100; tonnage 25,OI2: male
passengers POPS; female passengers
2l5.
The "Stockton Times" the pioneer
paper Of the San Joaquin valley, has
made its appearance. The first num-
Der shows up the business of Stockton
in three columns of advertisements.
We learn from it the following items:
The MINES The news from the
Southern mines is of the most stiF>
ring interest. From all quarters we
tearn that the miners are doing well,
Many new mines have been discov-
cred, and the lucky adventurers have
reaped IA golden harvest in short
time. Notwithstanding The hundreds
who are weekly arriving at Stockton,
en- route for the mountains, there is
ample room for thousands more.
Stocks are becoming small on the
rivers, and the value of liquors,
provisions and other articles is
steadily rising.
In Sacramento City, the animosity
between the squatter party and own
ers of real estate has very nearly sub
sided. Preparations are being made
10 guard against another overflow by
he Immediate construction of levee
along the banks of the Sacramento,
which It is computed will cost about
S2O0,0OO. Half OF the amount has
1een already subscribed. This place
S rapidly increasing in growth and
business. Buildings OF fine snbstan-
ial character are assuming the pla-
,es of tents and shanties, and there
Is here the indications of permanent
prosperity are of the broadest stamp,
The mines of the north and south
ire both accessible aud travelling is
much facilitated by the introduction
If steamboats, on the upper waters Of
he principal streams. The San Joa.
luin district contains some of the rar>
.st deposits of gold ever discovered,
md these are being worked with
,reat success at the present time.
Many large Jumps, (lhe largest weigh !
ug twenty-three pounds, now on ex'
Iibition in this cilyl have been found
Turing the winter in this section Of
he Placer. Parties of miners who
ave visited the most sOulherly ex.
RENE of the gold discoveries, report
ontinued success in digging. The
jacramento district is unlailing in
be rich products Of its mines. Old
iggings have been abandoned and
ew deposits discovered. The heavy
winter rains have caused important
hanges In the various deposits and
viii probably have proved an advan-
age to the miner on this account.
Vhen the waters subsde. The gold
iscoveries on Trinity river are cur
emily reported extremely rich, but
re have no means Of satisfactorily I
scertaining the truth of the many
ioiies in circulation.
About the first Of the month"; an un-
rincipled class Of white settlers
the peaceable Indians Of
Onoma and Nappa vaIhies, staying a
,rge number OF both sexes, and forc>
,g the Indian population to fee in
he mountains. The provocation Of
ais murderous outrage is alleged to
e the death OF two or three white
len last fall al the hands Of a tribe
a remote section Of that
Duntry. The offenders were ares.
d and placed on board Of one ofthe 1
esseis Of war at Benecia, TO take :
leir trial in few DAYS. A disturb.
nee between a party Of miners and
,dians on the Sianislaus occurred a