Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-01-08

we could get as much Tor 3 or I dimes, as
for dollar. they prelerring small change.
and al Tho same time we gave them full
value for their grain. They generally ,rea,
US very civily, and never attempt TO pilfer
even the most ;rining article. Distance, 9
mi!es-7O. E Ec2asG % a
Thursday. April 5-S,arted early, but
owing to the bad stale Of The road we made
but little progress. crossing many deep
ravines. and encampcd early. Rain this
evening. but our tent turns water. and we
are quite comfortable. shot 8 gray squir-
rels as we Travelled along to day, which fur
nished a savory dish this evening. Distance,
6 miies-76.
Friday. April 6.-ln to-day's journey
We crossed beautiful prnirie, abou,
miles in width. and over very diff
mountain. A deep and appa rently impas.
sible ravine was now belorc US thi. we
crossed with less trouble than We an,icrn.
ted, but no, without hard struggle on the
part Of our teams. which we doubled. 4
very heavy thunder shower now fell upon
US, wetting Us completely. Shortly ai'er-
wards, ~e reached the bank Of Gaines
creek. This, after another hard seige, we
forded. and encamped on the opposite bank
shout noon. The rain continued falling in
torrents all day and night. We had lnu',
of encamping on the other side. but luckily
for US we did not, for Immediately after
We crossed it commenced rising, and was
soon full. the banks al lcas, 80 feet high.
There is a small mongrcl settlement near
US, consisting of ha!fbreeds, Indians, and
Negroes. which is reported as place in
tested with thieves and robbers. The spot
where we are encamPcd. although the bes,
we can find. is perfect mud hole. Dist
ance, l l miles-s7.
Saturday, April 4.-ll-avy showers
continued falling, during the night. and it
has not ceased this morning. The militia
ry are encamped on the other side. where
they must remain until the water fails.
About noon we struck our lent, Travelled
about three miles, and encamped on anoth-
er stream. % swollen as to be impossible.
There is mess Of 1'exians on heopposiie
bank, who have been waiting here severa
days for company. They had left Fort
Smith several weeks ago. and followed the
Indian trail thus Gar. They scarcely knew
where they were going, but suppose had
heard ot California, knew it was westward,
and were pushing forward in ,ha. direction.
Distance. 3 miIes-90. ...
Sunday. April s.-On Swatch" until !
o'clock this morning. Sormed all night.
making i, impossible 10 travel or do anything
else we are almos, sw nmped in mud and
wafer. and are obliged TO lay in our tents.
Monday, April 9. Rained all night,
cleared of this morning. Our mules wan
dered off during the night, but found them
this afternoon unable 10 proceed on ac-
coun, Of the soft state Of the earth. Busy
drying bedclolhes, repairing wagons. &c.
Tuesday. April lO.-Remained IN camp
for reasons given yesterday, engaged air
ing our provisions, washing clothes, &c.
The large, fiat stones, on the bank Of the
stream, answer admirably, instead OF d
wash machine. and the appearance Of our
linen. when " hung up TO dry" would
reflec. honor upon washwoman skilled in
the art. Endeavored to catch some ofihe
small fish. that appear to abound in the
stream, but with little success. Howard
fred at deer yesterday but without effect.
Quarreling amongst the soldiers, and pun
ished accordiogIy-Whiskey the cause.
Wednesday. April ll.-Our teams
were again under way this morning. and
crossed the stream short distance aoove.
The praries and hills are very soft, but we
20, along toIerably we'll. The army kept
along the side Of the mountain. but after
upse,.ing both wagons, they concluded 10
come back 10 the trail, which we had moi
left. Stopped at 4 O'Clock. We have
been in the Chickasaw Indian country
since leaving Gaines geek. They are
fairer in complexion than the Choclaws /;
some Of them can speak little English.
They grow some corn and vegetables.
Distance, 10 miles-lO0.
Thursday. April l2.-Made an early
start; road very bad; frequently had to
take the axe and cut opt new one. to
avoid swampy places. About II O'Clock
VIC overlook The military. who were badly
begged, and shortly afterwards enca"pcd,
having apParcn'ly 60, 10 our jour"eysend:
swamps, creeks and mountains on al! sides.
What we will do next, 10 yet to be deIcrmi
ned ; some exploring will have 10 be done.
While washing the other day. the sun
burn, nv arms severely they are now
...v ca;nf,l RAINING todnv