New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-11

carried in her center On engine Of FIVE horse power,
and was enabled to convey about thirty passen'
gers, with genuine Yankee Captain and negro
Engineer, down as far as the Bay Of Susan, where
abe encountered the turbulent waters which held
her in such state of uncertainty that the Captain
was allowed 10 land Us at New York of the Pa
oifc at hazards, and refund us each two oil the
$50 we had paid for a passage to San Francisco.
"Those were trying times" though 1t did not try
our souls, except to vexation.
-Four months from the date OF that dlmlnuElve
voyage, the golden stream was envened by the
noble steam power of our home waters. 80 much
for the enterprise of a new American settlement
rapidly driven by adventures hot-hsste Tor the
sparkling gems of fortune, gold! The Mckim
glided us swiftly past the Islands OF the Bay OF
San Francisco, through the Straits OF Carqulnnes
TO that of Pablo. where the shade OF night OBJ
structed the further view of the beautiful scenery
around u.s. The hasty ringing of the bell-the
drawing near to the dock OF the town oil b e.
necia, dismasted ship, and the landing OF four
passengers together with the casting OF ropes and
leaving" were the closing interests on deck.
Below, no sooner had comfortable supper been
dispatched, than the long rows OF tables were
cleared for the desert, cards, domlnoes dice and
drinking.
Being quite of different Of mind, l sought
my berth to sleep away the tedious hours OF the
night, but in this, as in many other instances,
was the buBleCb OF cruel blcdPpOiutHiOht' AHD
sight of my mattress and pillow, the bare tick and
particularly their color, awakened serious mlsglV-
ings in my mind as to the cleanliness OF my nu'
merous predecessors. | heartily thanked the
light of the morning, which not only brought me
relief from my fears but to Sacramento City,
where landed with all possible speed. The city,
notwithstanding the flood of last winter, had
grown to thrice its last years growth, and in like
manner increased in commercial importance and
improvements.
Many amusing as well as sad incidents are re-
lated as occurring during the Overfow-among 9TH
ers is related OF boats conveying corpse over
the city to Suffers Fort for burial; when mid
way its destination the agtated waters rushing
uninpeded in their downward course, capslzed
the boat drowning one 1.-THE two living the other
being saved by elinging to the coffin until he was
assisted Here found hospitality as usual attend
ing me. A comfortable bed on cot In canvas
tent was kindly apportiOned me during my stay,
and except an occasional disturbance by the null
ttude of bats that infest the country my rests
was greatly enjoyed A second tent comprised
the kitchen and dining ROOM the mess doing
their own cooking-serving up such varieties as
they chose. This manner OF living at this period
was not a necessity as the conveniences OF life
were of easy and compar atively of moderate pro
curing in the city. Yet nay friends preferred
domesticated life or in other words they al
lowed it was more because they knew what they
were eating. AS for myself was ready to eat
ANYTHING set before me without knowing.
The climate of Sacramento, so beneficial In It's
effects has already attracted many ladies to mlnge
in its thorougbfares, in preference to other more
prominent points in California. Their frequent
appearance abroad gives the stranger very tav-
orable impression. Stage routes are now regular
" established to all sections of the Mines, GER
tainly a decided improvement over last year.
Numerous express companies also daily commu
nicate with these distriHts u" this -"~PSSs '"o
residents have particular cause to be thankful, as
it enables them in their solitary haunts to COM
municate regularly with their friends at homo.
These companies carry the latest papers from the
Atlantic States and thus the tedium OF time Is
pleasantly passed.
AS l intended to take my time, in my intended
tour through the mines, / concluded the best
mOduS ope,Gndl was to purchase horse; this was
not difficult task, for in certain section of the
city was to be found the genuine western ockeyin
horse flesh, vociferating the usual good qualities
of his numerous specimens of animal nature 1t
was not long before one was offered, and upon
bis back. / rode to Sutterss Fort-two miles
on a trial trip and certainly the animal appeared
quite fair. The bargain was concluded by my
paying the sum OF $685. as remarkably cheap.
was off early next morning with my prodigy,
and in the outset lost track Of the road for Veraon
gave it up as q bad case, and started for Auburn,
The city is bounded on one side blythe Sacramen-
TO River. and on the other by plalni which "a,
creases IN width northWardly ms PLAIN was IA
my route; you pass some twelve miles ere you
come upon woodland and an uneven surface OF
ground, gradually increasing in ascent, until you
reach the Sierra Nevada. The parched state of
the earth, from long drouth and intense heat
of the sun-ratng the thermometer at hundred
and ten, together with consequent dusty soil
rendered the Journey an exceedingly uncomiort'
ahla | had therefore COgent reasons TO
be thankful for the improvements that had taken
place in the establishment of Inns and stopping
places on the road Several of these roadside ac-
commodations, which passed, were built sub
stantiay of frames, that must have orlglnatedtrom
the States The greatest trouble | found-ever a
want of better supply of substantals for the In.
ner man. At dusk | brought up at a neat and
tidy house, painted white, that styled itself IN
large black letters :" Browns Hotel. soon dis
mounted, and comparing time, found my fast horse
bad carried me the unprecedented distance OF
twelve miles. In all probability was not quite
used to riding. Notwithstanding the distance
was extremely wearied, and as anxious as my
animal for both rest and food. He went to hay,
and to a gracious superb delicious bowl OF
milk after which climbed rather perPendcu-
lar ladder to the second story In quest OF my bed
which was upon the floor, in the shape OF single
blanket in which was privileged to roll myself.
Such accommodations were not unfamiliar |
should doubtless have enjoyed a very peaceful
rest, wers it not for the frequent disturbance OF
guests coming in at unreasonable hours, and de-
posting themselves in such close proximity TO
me- their appearance aroasing just sufficient cause
of suspicion as TO keep my mind little nervous,
or In other words it was rather uncomfortable 10
sleep with one eye open, which felt com
PEELED to do.
Daybreak seemed welcome as the latest
hour for recommending my travel-psylng my
bill, verbal one, amounting to the sum OF 81 oO,
supper and bed for myself and hay for the horse)
/ mounted and commenced upon a mountainous
and uneven district, through woodland, tall and
stately oaks, sycamOres, cedars aud thick under
brush with here and there projecting from the
earth, huge rocks, indicative OF mineral qualities
The further you proceed toward the Sierra Ne