The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-02-08

which may possibly reach you in about sixty DAYS
i shall continue a description OF the most remark
able objects that everywhere meet the eye, as day
by day we continue our researches in the Valley Of
Mystery. You're, H. III.
News from the Geld Mines.
From the Placer Times, Dec %
The stormy weather OF the last week has de.
prived us of much information from the mines
From the little intelligence we have derived from
the few miners who have found their way into this
city, we ale led to conclude that the same iniu.
eLces have prevented operations to any extent in
the dIggiLes. We are told that those who are liv-
ing in tents in exposed places have suffered much
from the recent southeast storms Those d0ml-
cled welbuilt log cabins, IN dry localities, have
been comfortably situated as to be enabled TO
laugh al the elements, while the occupants indulge
In recounting past "reminiscences and future pros
poets. There are many pleasing features about
mountain life, In a rude and uncouth cabin, which
few OF the etleminate denizens of our large cities
know or think OF. Seated around comfortable
hire, with few aspirations out Of their reach, they
indulge In the miIthful story and song, of which
every ones buoyant spirit stimulates him to furnish
his quota, and pass their time as agreeably and
comfortably as they could wish. The streams
have risen TO great extent within three or four
day sand ga few more of the sort, 1" we should
think, would cut oil all communication with the
mines.
From the Alta California Dec 3l.l
A young gentleman OF the " never-say.de - dis
position, has written us, privately, long letter,
from which we make the following extracts. He
has been employed on the South Fork of Feather
river for the past summer, and with his companions,
has amassed sufficient TO satisfy the cravings for
gold during this year.
sOuTn FoRK, Feather River, Dec. 8, ls.s.
As provisions are alarmingly thinning of, and
pack up, and, in company with j, move down
to the settlements next week.
i would not advise any one to come on Feather
river at this time of year, for, independent Of the
tv of he Mt
cold, and the winter prospects for miners none the
more encouraging on account OF frequent falls OF
snow. have seen three and four dollars per pound
paid for flour, and yesterday lot damaged by the
recent rains, was sold for one dollar per pound
M. returned to camp yesterday, bringing with
HIM the hind quarters OF fine deer; He says,
that most Unexpectedly he surprised herd, which
scampered up a steep canon side, and one OF them
mounted an overhanglng ledge within rifle range,
turning to gaze, from which he brought him with
sundry rolls and gyratons TO the foot OF the hill
This Is the first wild meat we have procured since
our arrival here.
Early one morning last week, we were called
out OF camp TO see grizzly bear, which had very
leisurely descended from his mountain haunts TO
the rivers side, for the purpose OF crossing, per-
hsps, ard now stood surveying our camp from the
opposite side OF the stream A few shots fired at
him, caused HIM 10 counter-march. These bears
are numerous In the hills near our camp.
We are located at precisely the same grounds
occupied by your company sixteen months ago.
There is now a large settlement on this (Bldwells)
bar, but the success OF Its population at gold Dig
giDg this year has net been OF the most iatterlng
nature. About nine miles above this place, ARE the
diggpgs discovered by the Orgonlans bar
similar TO this, and by all accounts there has been
ttme tall operations by Its settlers. The washlngs
are said to hold out well. and the gold is generally
much coarser than that found at this place, pieces
weighing less than asdollar not being frequently
met with, while many Jumps are taken out which
are worth one and TWO hundred dollars.
You thought the country above BidwelPs lar too
mon Ous n pf IN 2 L
iraversed by large and small parties, and stream
flowing into the South Fork discovered 10 contain
gold. The Indians are becoming every day more
irscteble, and the same tribe Che Pikies) which
threatened you with harm, are our most industri-
GUS geld dlggers. Tonight we expect party
ffom the rugged lands occupied by the children Of
work at the hole we vacated two weeks since.
NJ says there Is no place like home,"
and begins 10 talk Of his wife IN the Old Bay state.
the Spring, for we are all well pleased with the
good wages never fails to get in the digglngs,
II he has industry, perseverance, and temperance
on his side. We shall return again TO this spot
Most OF those now occupied on the South Fork.
are making preparations to leave. j. H. re-
turned from the valley few days ago, on foot.
The road from Coidua's across is terribly muddy
and difficult Of travel. He was Obliged to abandon
horse, blankets, and boots even, in order TO make
the sscenIs and d.scents Of the mountain road:
HAWKINS BAR, Tuolumne River, Dec 10
A pest ofbce agency has been established both
here and AT Jacksonville, ard soon ms the heavy
rains OF winter are over, newspaper packages can
be forwarded very securely from stockton.
Although but little is SAID Of the Tuolumne dig
pings consider them the very best in California.
Woods, SulI,an's, and Curts's creeks are all
tributaries of the TuolumIe, and iorm junction
with il at Jacksonville, seven miles above this
place.
Several ctmponiss were formed in September
and October last, for the purpose OF turning the
nver nj various POINTS, ard most Of them were IN
full ute Of success when the early and heavy rains
tet in. Although 6nven from the bed Of the river,
the tark and adJac. Mt rayiLes have paid well to
those who remained 10 dig them. hall, three
quarters, and ounce per day, are the average
wages made here. Provisions are plenty, but
tolerably high; bread, -four, and pork selling at
from ~ kc. 10 81 per ID. Deer and elk meat IL OBJ
tanned In abundance, and ~ sold at - cents per 10
| cannot but think that many who stampeded
from the mines nj the commencement of the rains,
and who are now at San Francisco and Stockf ton,
Idnc away their time and spending their hard
esrLed money, would do much better To return
The weather in this region thus far has been much
mlder and Jleussnier then most al US anticipated,
and the winter here 10 no longer held by us IN
dread. With provisions plenty, iuel the same, and
Gaming from half ounce 10 two ounces per day,
We are quite ss comfortable and coniented as we
should be down IN the " settlements " probably.
doing nothing at all i. ;. ;.
Murders, eusetdss. &C.. sc.
DARN PROM LArpANuM.-Judee Cotton held an
inqutsi, on Sunday last, upon the body OF j. q.
Mariner, who died AT the Verandah restaurant:
IL AIRED In evidence that deceased had suffered
for some time from diauhaa, and in order to OBJ
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