The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-09
now, the improved prospect of affairs is hailed with

now the improved prospect OF affairs is hailed with
Well, really, person will need to write fast to
keep up with the rush of events as they pour into
the bosom Of our people new elements OF excite
ment every day. The people of Oregon have be-
come convinced that gold might be found pentl-
fully on Rogue river and other streams in the south
part of the territory, and there was good deal of
preparation made 10 commence mining operations
IN that quarter as soon as the waters should sub
side and leave the bars exposed. But il has been
announced that gold, in rich and extensive depo.
sites, has been discovered ont he country above the
Cascade range, and in the tributaries of the Colum-
bia. This news, for the moment, has brought
everything up standing. The specimens exhibited
metallic wealth. The rivers are, however, flush
of water, audit may he some weeks before sue
cessfni operations can he commenced Among
the persons who have gone into that region are
some one or two of our most intelligent men, who
will return shortly with authentic particulars.
But contemplate for moment the condition and
prospects of Oregon. Unrvalled for her agri-
cultural, manufacturing, and commercial prlvi-
leges she adds these also the valuable possession
of the shining ore. Must not this Territory, for
social comfort, universal intelligence, domestic
happiness, and unbounded wealth, soon occupy an
enviable position. Side by side with California, will
Oregon the high and bright career Of prosperity
in rearing up the mighty empire of the Pacific.
1.. I.I. ALPHA.
From the Alta California, AugustIl
The Pacific mail steamship Carolina, Captain r.
l.. Whiting, arrived from Astoria, Oregon, yester-
day morning, having left that port on Sunday, the
Dist inst.
She brings down IA passengers. We are in
debed to the purser for copy of the Oregon Spec
tat, of the llth of July, but il contains but little
news of interest. We extract the following para
graph relative to the gold mines:-
The gentlemen who have been absent for some weeks
past exploring the Yskama and Spokan, In search Of
gold, have all returned They report having found
some gold-s very small quantity, however. The
streams were all so high that satisfactory examine
ton could not be made. 1t Is thought, however that
when the waters subside as to admit of it, more
thorough examination will bring to light hidden mines
of the precious metal. ...
The u S. steam propeller Massachusetts,
Commander Knox, arrived at Astoria on the Both
June, with the joint commission of army and
navy officers appointed to select positions for light
houses and Notifications. The Spectator says that
it is understood they have completed their duties
so far as Puget's Sound and the adjacent country
is concerned, and are now to examine the mouth
of the Columbia. The Massachusetts came
through the south channel, drawing IL feet, finding
abundance of water.
We also learn from the same source, that Cap
tain Thomas Hawks has buoyed sut the chanuel
from Pillar Rock to Tongue Point, and last week
carried the Tarquina through it, finding ii perfect
ly good beating channel with sufficient water for
all vessels navigating the river. The old channel
round Tongue Point bar has long been one of the
greatest difficulties to river navigation.