The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-07-04


weighing twenty-iour pounds. Another piece
weighing ten pounds was found the day before in
the same sicinfy. These pieces were taken from
the side of the mountain not more than four feet
below the surface
The Trinity and Humboldt mines were attracting
great attention. On the N9r4 l1rk ofths Trinity,
there were already more than tAonsaal persons
engaged in digging The principal bnik of the
mines were about 50 miles from the forks of the riv
er. The number Of persons going to these points,
Gays the Journal of CommeTce) above named is
sufficient evidence that interest is awakened in re-
gard to their value, and if the mines of that region
yields as richly as report claims for them, there
will soon be dense population upon the new pla.
GERS. We hail with pleasure all new fields of en-
terprise, fully believing that sufficient population is
throngng to California to develop the resources Of
them all Many have expressed the fear that min
ing alone would occupy the attention of the emf
grants, and that other useful branches would be
neglected, hut verbally witness evidence 10 the con
trary. Mining encourages other industrial pursuits,
and first among these is agriculture. The high
prices obtained for all kinds OF farm produce will
soon putin operation the plow of the husbandman
on every fertile spot near city or placer market
Explorers IN the direction of the Trinity, either
by sen or land, agree in describing the country Of
that region as highly fertile, and capable of produ-
elng TO vast extent, the more necessary products
for subsisting population. We are gratifed with
such report-it brings assurances of permanent
wealth, from the different towns located in the
mines
Serious difficulties had occurred in the vicinity
OF sonora on account OF an attempt TO collect from
foreigners $50 per month for the privilege ofmining
Bodies OF Mexicans, Chilians and Frenchmen as
sembled TO consult on means of evading the paw
ment of the tax. Deputations came into town, and
scene ensued which is described as follows by
letter writer:
During the discussion an American who wished
to get out OF the crowd began elboWing his way
from the place where he Stood when a Mexican or
CHILEAN in front of him drew pistol. In a moment
a dozen revoivers were out, and precipitate
treat was made by the foreigners. No shot was
fired, but the Mexicans were alarmed and the town
was cleared in five minutes. Our peace now
seemed threatened by about 5000 men outside.
The citizens armed themselves and expresses were
sent to M0rmon's Creek and Sullivan's Dipgipps
from which places about 500 well armed Americans
arrived and marched through the streets with guns
and rifles on their shoulders. The demonstration
was sufficient; the crowd in the vicinity soon dis.
persed, and quiet was restored. The only thing TO
be feared is in the misguided zeal Of our citizens
who, although generally sympathising with the dis
content occasioned by the unjust tax, are incensed
that the foreigners should presume to take the law
into their own hands, and may not be willing to al
low the affair to rest where it is.
Monday, Nay 20.--A guard was kept all last
night, but every thing was quiet, and as said yes
terday, believe the danger, if any was to be ap-
pretended, has passed away. But the excitabe
feelings of the hundreds of Americans now under
arms, had to be INDUCED, and hearing that camp,
mostly composed offoregners, situated about seven
miles from Sonora, had mounted Mexican, CHILEAN
and French flags, (what truth there is in the report
know not they have started out this morning to
avenge the insult, and chastse the emerity of the
"gTeasers' and outsiders. | sincerely trust there
will be good sense enough to refrain from wanton
aggression.
The same letter above quoted says " The party
OF Americans who went out this morning has re-
turned. They met no opposition every thing was
| quiet, and hope will remain Upward OF 800
Sonorans have left, it is supposed for home A
Frenohman, it is said, has been apprehended, for
melting the foreigners to rebel; he is now in Gus
| tody.
" 1 am happy to be able to close my letter with
an assurance of perfect quietness."
Sonora, May %, 1850.
arms, encamped near the town yesterday and met
in deputation. They had received word from men
badly disposed, that the French inhabitants were
in danger of their lives, and they armed themselves
to assist their countrymen. Upon discovering the
ialslty OF the report, they peaceably dispersed.
In regard to this $50 tax on foreigners, the Jour
nal Of Commerce says:
The neglect with which California has been
treated by the Government of the United States,
has entaIed upon her many troubles, among these
are the evils resulting from foreign miners occupy
ing our gold lands without some law, general and
poolhFO " IlSuLS 10 TABOR therein.
In the absence Of such law, the State in order to
raise revenue has enacted an oppressive tax,
| which has met with resistance, and we do not
wonder at it. If a man labors IN California dig
gng for gold, and makes $l2 per week. and for the
right to make that has to pay $40 per month, any
person will see, who has the slightest knowledge
OF computation, or knows the severe labor of
mining, that he receives smaller pay for such labor
than can be obtained at any other occupation in
this territory, and we venture the assertion with
out fear of contradiction that seventy-ive miners
out OF every hundred do not average over $50 per
month"
Agriculture seems to be improving in California
Boxes of garden seeds which had cost So have
been sold for $780, and scythes which cost SIS were
disposed of for S45 The seeds which were sent
around Cape Horn were almost useless, while
those which went over the Isthmus, Theoretically
sealed, came up first One man near San Jose
had made $4,000 by raising potatoes.
The following remarkable paragraph is from the
Stockton Times
"Capt. l. S. X. Ogier called at this Office on
Wednesday last, and informed us that a mass of
quartz and gold weighing five hundred pounds was
a few days ago found near the town of Mariposa.
The mass was believed to contain at least eighty
pounds OF the precious metal.
-Four gentlemen, named Abraham Power,
Themes Thomas, Richard Hodgson and James
Matthews, have shown us-the result of seventeen
udyS "oih at the HldTlpOSd-nedriy nifty thousand
dollars worth of specimens. One specimen weighed
eleven pounds, and nearly pure gold another
weighed one hundred and ninety three pounds and
an offer of $4,000 has been made for it.
The diggings around Sonora in the immediate
vicinity are becoming more profitable every day.
Within the last week upwards of thirty pieces Of
gold, weighing more than three pounds EACH have
been taken out"
Review of the California Markets.
We take the following from the Journal Of
Commerce:
In semi monthly review the 18th u we stated that
business generally had suffered check from the recent
extensive fire, and then in dull and condition.
Tins state OF affairs from the above and other causes has
continued TO the time but think there
appearing OF better state OF things, and that the
advances, good demand will spring up, and sound and
healthy business will be done,
The arrivals within the period under review have been
numefuus bringing large suppesO many articles suitable
for trade and consequently there but few articles
oil which there is any scarcity. few articles of import
ance and consequently held eXtraVagan
rates. which reluctantly conceded by the necessities
purchasers but believed ample supplies of these
articles are now on their to this The large emgra
ton constantly arriving, and which expected flow in
continued stream during the season, will add greatly TO
the population will also add greatly the consumption OF
| gantly high during the season.
The supply OF Flour has increased and the has
ehned considerably We do not expect any great change
the value OF this article, markets of supply is
| comparatively easy.
Mess Pork and many articles in the Provision ne have de,
| prices TO the shippers
With Dry Goods, Clothing Boots Shoes etc.. the market
Is wen supplied, and there moderate demand prices
Hardware generally still heavy, but articles have
become scarce and command high prices Agricultural I'm
pemens IN particular are and can be sold at
| uaNagant prices.
The stocks of Lumber still continue very heavy the ouan