The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-07-04


From tie Columbus Democrat.I
Dov DIoCINGs AUBURN CALIFORNIA
March, 1850
Mn. EDrTDR; You have no doubt
e,rd and seen so much from Califor-
a that any thing on that subject now
on the mines would failt to interest
b; nevertheless, a parcel Of US boys
aye concluded that for our own satls~
action and probaly your amusement
e would write you what we think Of
alfornia, its mineral and vegetable
reductions: itsImnes, miners, &c.
We arrived here, all of us, about the
me TINS. viz, the last of September,
Sl9, though coming different routs,
et all by land; two from St, Joseph on
issouri river, one from Freberkis-
urgin western Texas, and one from
Iatamoras. These places we're our
arting points from the States: Well
e came iutu the country in different
avs. and now that we are all togeth-I
here and each III turn relates the lri-
and hardships through which he
assed in making his way 10 this the
romised land, the restsare forced to ex-
aim, "You had a hard time Of it,
ct we are content now and will say
more ofour sufferings on the way,
rther than to request our friends, who
re desirous Of coming hither. to come
y way of the Isthmus, or otherwise
lay at home and be content with what
10 lord haspleased to givethem there
prif they but knew Of the hardshlps
lrOfgh which we would have to pass,
le life they would have to live, and
le disappointments they would almost
ecessaryily have to meet with here, |
nk they would at least be content to
ay at home and enjoy the comforts by
hich they are surrounded.
In point Of mineral wealth, Califor>
ia Is certainly in advance ofany port
on Of the earth before heard of and
robably that ever may be. discovered
time 70 come. 1t can boast of its
'Ver mines, also quicksilver mines,
10 what IS better, of its inexhaustible
Old mines, and verdant plains, spread.
g out as far as the eye can reach,
OVered with herds of cattle, elk deer
nteloPe and numerous wild fowls, all
which strike the view Of the behold>
and excite in his bosom feelings Of
onder and delight, which | cannot
0ScrlOe tN, Rat you may probably imag.
y. Inc miner may ascend to the ton
the hlllat the bottom Of which he i
'gghg and survey lhisscene in all its
sanlyi thus he may turn himself a,
Outand look to the north and north
W aud behold in the midst of sum.
lsr'Oe ?, snow.caPped peaks Of the ST
! Nevada mountains, TOWERING
DoVe the lottIest clouds themselves
sssen'lng 10 the view, nature in he,
auest magni6cence, calling u
Sasa's y SA of gloom and dreari1ess.-
y oscsementO Valley and down On
s.,.;sl s.;uss,,s'range are, beyond doubt
IsUv mum, ad.s sections Of Ofcountry, possessing
,aSia advantages in soil, climate ver.
SVIs T%s productions, o'., iavigalions, &c,
y northern portion Of California
y ~ 49," sOast range produces fine wheat
'oIoO. j nus apples, pears, peaches, grape,
- Vns, s.s.s sno corn does middline we'll
r;.h sa.uen vegetables, onions. heat,
abh.la IN potatoes, turnips mustard. cai
ilSos,, @c. In the southern part
-, ya's - grow in abundance and IL n,
NJ, VI ,nS,alrlshing ~ manner, looking i pre sy'
.o;h@ IKE IKE our oat fields in the States
eou. S'u' white mustard grows sponta
lsin. @ q ana in large patches on, ii,
'S'asI sSa,;; and in the southern part 7, I,
s';sIg s'E;sslllng through the southern nm, mar, !
p,ts v also up the coast range VI,
Illsra asquently pass small towns !,
ncSo ' and now and then sinols
,erons, s aOout which you will sea III.
Or.o: nerds Of cattle and droyes I
IN ! s.azlng on the plains. Cali =
d on;.s E'ace tOrSyour dipner and yo,
be.ss sul'e sure to get enough Mil '
y C,l. Penola, and tortias. Butter
ttle abn'', Ornlans seem to know YER,
DvtL; oout making and their cheese !,
Sg 'alog else but good. The ,e 'nsDoI' i
Orp p',0ned \. meal Or -four, or ratbe,
rOorS Y i wheat parched and tbeI
sad sweelened with nenocbe,