Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-10-11
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were notified to attend man was accused OF
stealing mule; the case was heard on both sides.
each party having chosen six men; the criminal
was found guilty and condemned to receive thirty
iashes, which then and there inflicted by a
Jack Tar. | believe life and property are as Sc
cure here as in any other part Of the world. The
present social state Of society is only the necessary
result of existing causes. There is much earnbl-
ing and some rowdy ism. Is this to be wondered
/ at when moral and domestic restraints on natural
human passions hardly exist here? For nv part.
am almost surprised that matters arc not much
worse. However, the prevalence of protane
swearing does astonish me- though Inever hear it
from our party, with about one exception. and
that very seldom.
As 10 religion. know it exists N the country,
for ali DO not throw it away when they get here
Numbers, am satisfied still believe wisdom 10 Be
the principal lining, and therefore seek it first.
think being in California will religiousIy make
man either better or worse lie viii be Grit.ea
nearer TO God or further from him. Hardly any
thing belongs to a medium state Good or bad.
rich or poor; well or i'll; alive o. dead This is
the way with Us. | have preached Christ in the
valleys and on the mountains OF this land. and at
every proper opportunity. I stin propose to do
50, the Lord being my keeper.
One word about the climate of California. of
which you have doubtless heard much. Its eli
mate Is certainly one Of its excellencies else men
could not live and toll as they do with so little
suffering. Thousands are here without even =
tent or any thing for shelter or covering. and
sleep on the hard ground. Where, in the wide
world, could they do so with impunity for six
months together The thermometer is now gen
orally over sos in the shade at noon. In the
mornings, before sunrise, about sos For two
weeks the nights have been much warmer than
| they were. Before, thorgl tie days were hot, it
was difficult 10 keep warm with what ought to be
sufficient wrapping at almost any season. But
you must bear in mind VIC only have tent for a
dwelling. The rainy season closed on the / 9th of
April. Since then have had one DAYS rain
VIZ: on the 18th of May The thermometer
stood at 4j0 IN the morning We had no thunder
that day though l have heard il. at a distance.
TWO or three times. We read, in turns around
one OF our camp fires, (the rain not being heavy
the trial OF Dr. Webster, of Boston, which we OBJ
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here with much interest and we are glad TO obtain
one by the payment Of dollar When iast ar
rived | have heard them called in the streets OF
Sacramento Al s. each! lou must pardon me
1 nave got away from the climate. which have
not quite done with. We mostly have clear
sky and bright and glowing atmosphere. The
evenings are remarkably pleasant. and like that of
an old and dear friend. their smile is always vel
come. If a person can love C-lilornia for nothing
besides, he must for its peaceful and soothing
evenings. The twilight is longer than with you.
Though we have had so much dry weather, every
thing, from the leaf you tread upon to the lofty
CEDAR IS bright, beautiful, hrilc green While
have been writing a humming bird has been nut
tering amongst the flowers near the tent 1t is
frequent and welcome visitor. My joys are de-
rived from God and His creatures that live, both
animal and vegetable.
Provisions are abundant, but pretty well up in
price. Flour 25e.. pork zoe. fresh beef % to 50.
dried fruit GO 10 zoe, milk one dollar quart and
not to be had Shoes that cost dollar with YOU,
sell for four here Common boots, SD to $50 a
pair. Coffee [ am told, now sells in Sacramento
City for 7sc. per ID. 4 scythe and sheath cost
there, this summer, SIS! One man paid s. 81 for
two. This beats you out and out. Shoe-tacks,
s. paper; (Gear tapping You Will perceive. J.
Mules and horses, from one TO two hundred dol
lars each. We have a mule that cost $780, and
one $3.50. a man must make something in
order to live here Letters, at the city cost only
the regular postage, 4Cc.; but if brought to the
mines Ivy express. s. is charged for each If
man hires out. he gets from S. to So day,
though but few DO it.
You must not suppose that we live on br cad
and rr5las.'es or batter cake and pork. We are
proficient hopsekccpers, and live well to keep us
good humored I suppose, however, We must
resign our commissions when we return, and for
get arts acquired b. much experience Some OF Us
are excellent trasFcrIComcu, others good bakers,
and 50 forth, till you reach the end Of domestic
duties Those who de-irc 10 learn how to butch
ought to come here No jasung when say we
have good taverns, and rst-rate meals obtained at
thcnl-equal and even better than You get on the
road from GaIena to Chicago-bat still l would
rather be at cur own camp table.
On the whole. | am we'll satisfied that came
here and at present would rather be in California
than anywhere else on this earth. But cannot
advise any one to come, nor do l tell any one to
stay away Let every man be persuaded in his
own mind which is the path of duty for him
though I may venture to say that those who do
come o1,ght not to do so with the expectation of
getting rich. lest they should be disappoiafed Ii
a man is willing to face and try TO surmount
mighty obstacles, and by honest efforts take what
Providence may apporton, +" well and good
NJ DINSDALE.
- 1t is rumored that the residence of
Hon. James Buchanan, of Penn. has been
consumed by fire.
IL The Daily Wisconsin says that the Pc