The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-21


in his tent at Dragon Gulch, near Sonora.
FRoM THE MIsEs.-We cut the following items
from the Sacramento papers:
The Marysyille Herald learns from gentleman
Mr.. Maurice, who has just returned from pros
pecting tour Of some two weeks through the nofli-
ern mines, that at the head OF Poor Mans creek
some new and very valuable discoveries nave peeh
made, and that on Nelson's creek the miners were
doing tolerably we'll. Near and about the Spanish
rancho, also, some beautiful specimens had peen
taken out, and that the miners there were making
one ounce day, and that great many were out
prospecting.
Al smiti's bar, on account of the water, they
arc not doing much; but at Rich bar numbers OF
miners are at work quite probably, and the claims
are all paving we'll. The is melting very
fast at the head waters OF Feather river and, from
what could be ascertained from the appearance OF
the snow, the waters will be lower than they have
been for some time Through the entire mines
merchandise 10 abundant. and goods of every de-
scription are low. Mr.. Maurice has been all over
the Honcut diggings, and endorses the reports re-
Gently published of some very valuable discoveries
of quartz COINS made IN that vicinity decidedly tue
richest he has ever seen.
The Ophir diggings are paying about one ounce
to the hand per day. Gambling 10 decidedly ON
the decrease; the miners are now economizing
and turning their thoughts toward nome, lnsteao
of "bucking against the bank"
The Parks's Bar Mining Company have erected
a free and substantial bridge across the fuoa, and
the citizens have literally contributed toward de-
fraying part of the expense
H.
formed by gentleman just down from the above
bar that the lnners averaging not less than an
ounce day. One company, known as the :" w heel-
barrow Company" whose claim Is rght on the
hill have been getting steadily since last summer
not less than : IL per man day, and sometimes
much as $50.
FRosl Day CREEK.-Mr. Porter, from Volcano
Diggings, informs that miners generally In that
vicinity are doing uncommonly well. Ihey SINK
their holes TO the depth of twenty thirty feet,
and the dirt pays for washing from the surface.
The dirt ia carted to Suffers creek, about three
hundred yards, and load usually yields from
$40 to S i6 per load. ssLong Toms are in gene
raj use and one of these machines will wash TWEEN
ty loads daily. The gold is found in the largest
Quantities in red clay. nterminglcd with gravel
The gold is usually coarse. Mr. Porter iound
lump perfectly pure, a few days since, weighing
1858 The mining intelligence from Carson creek,
Camp Saco, Woods, and Chill Diggings is gcner
ally good. A quartz vein has been opened IN So
nora city, in the rear Of Washington street, near
the United States Hotel, and much gold has already
been taken out.
A-correspondent says that about thousand
people have just commenced work IN the rivers at
the junction of the north and south forks OF the
Yuba.
THx ALLEGED COAL DIscovERy.-The Sacra-
mento Transcript publishes the following relative
to the alleged discoveries of coal at Benicia:
1--WE have had the pleasure OF examining specl-
men of coal from the newly. discovered mine near
Benioia. The coal is found about thirteen miles
east by north of Benicia and it was discovered by
chance. creek flows through the coal bearing
region and the coal crops are out In the bed OF the
creek Here was where it was fret found"
INpIAN ArFAIns.--The Stockton Journal an
nounces that Judge Marvin, the quartermaser OF
the State battalion under the command OF Major
savage left that city on the 3Oth of May, for the
purpose of di5banding the battalion, their services
being considered no longer necessary
The Sacramento Union has letter dated Placer
Vile, June 5th which says
Major Rodgers, with the companies OF Captain
nd together
two hundred men, left Coloma on the morning OF
Tuesday, the Sd instant, expecting to reach po-
elton in the rear Of the Indian encamPment on the
Silver Fork last evening, and this morning 10
make an attack. We learn by letter from Ma
Tor Rodgers to deputy Sheriff Schouton, OF this
place. received last evening, that yesterday the
forces come upon the encampment, routed the In
dams and burned their rancheria. The Indians
fled southwark, and Major Rodgers despatched
small mounted force to pursue them. he also or
dered Major Graham to rccroes the South Fork,
and if possible prevent their flight In that drec-
ton A small company Of mounted men LETT this
place last evening watch the fords OF the South
Fork, and prevent tbir crossing"
~ The Sacramento Transcript says
eve have been shown the official dispatches
from Major Hall, OF FL Dorado dated May 18th,
which gives full account of the present stu
alton of affairs. They represent that there "a no
question about the Indiana in that portion OF the
State being in hostile mood, and determined to
commit depredations the whites whenever an
opportunity gives them an advantage over dc
fenCee6s small D0Gie5 OF men,
"The Indians still encamped at their strong
posftioh on tine summit of high and rocky hill
ten miles beyond Johuson's, to the number OF at
least seven hundred, and their forces are constant
ly increasing, 1t known that they have at least
one hundred and fifty guns, and are confident OF
success, while they are quietly awaiting the APP
proach Of our forces.
ssThe effective force now under Colonel Rodgers
makes two hundred and fifty men. They were all
in fine condition, well armed and proyisioned, and
are the most effective body OF armed men ever pa
raded in California. On the morning OF the 29th
this force marched o,drive the Indians from their
stronghold, and it is highly probable battle mas
been fought ere this"
FRoM SOUTHERN CALIFoRNIA.-A slip from the
Office of Los Angeles Star, issued on the goth OF
May, says:
have been encamped this city for some weeks
past. They commanded by Captain irving,
a Texan, who proclaimed that he had been invited
by the Governor of the State OF Sonora, Mexico TO
furnish aid to exterminate the Apaches. num-
Der of depredations were committed while the COM
pany remained in this vicinity, and many people
suppose that Irving's company is nothing more or
less than band Of robbers. Yesterday morning
expresses reached this city from Colonel Magru-
der, Captain Lowell, and from several rancheros,
giving information that Irving's company were
cattle, ard conducting themselves in most outra-
tgeous manner. They had threatened to ravisn the
females, and men, women, and children had ieIt
the ranchero and fed to General Beams camp Tor
prOteCtlOu
GA meeting held yesterday, and the people
stirred up to put end to these outrages. Cen
eral Bean came in from the Cajon last evening he
will take the command of such force as can be
raised in this city and at Chino, together with his
own company. The forces are congregaung al
Chino Our citizens are now mastering, and we
Judge from the spirit manifested that lew prison
ers will DO taken. The whole country ia nrIning,
and in the event of failure to arrest these marau-
dcrs express will be sent to Major Hensly at the
Colorado.
ga scouting party commanded by DIR. Hope left
by General Beams camp about three weeks ago
intending to be absent five days. They returned
yesterday. and reported having had an engage
inent with the Pah-utahs, in which thirteen In
dams were killed. DIR. Hope and his men, only
five in number, were in natural fort, where they
were attacked by the Indians. who gathered In
great numbers. rhe Indians were driven from the
fort with the loss of thirteen of their number.
"'rbe Indians remained near the fort during hve
days, and in such numbers that DR.. Hopes party
deemed it dangerous to venture out. They nae
water in the fort, but suffered much from want o
food. The Indiana withdrew Mt the end OF hvt
days, and the party returned to camp. There wal
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