The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-08

town in the mountains. We are inclined to think
this vein 10 the same as the one discovered by q
Mexican, some months ago, but who refused to re-
veal the secret, assigning reason the cruelty OF
the government towards his countrymen, in the
matter OF the foreign miners tax.
agriculture begins TO take form and order, and
good results are reported attending the labors OF
those cultivating the soil. The election in Sacra
mento resulted tavorably for the wings. Both
psrtles claim the Legislature That body, i is
asserted by some of its members, will be adjourned
TO this city. Two or three Marine Insurance Com
panies have been formed here-a pretty sure sign
OF confidence in commercial transactions. Some
i'll feeling has arisen in consequence of the abduc-
ton of the Marquesas girls by Captain Snow. He
awaits his trial for the crime. We have three
theatres in full blast. Balls in abundance. And
so ends our summary, amidst the sounds Of a kind
Of "wake," which the boys are having around the
dying year.
From the Placer Timesl
:. we have seen gentleman from Rlnggold, who
heavy rains fell Miners have commenced wash
ing the earth which has been thrown up during
the fall, but not enough has been done to tell much
what will be their success Previous to the last
rainr. miners about Ringgold were nearly dis
couraged. They were making but little, and the
prospects were bad. Merchants have been COM
PEELED, from the large quantities of provisions on
hand, to sell at exceedingly low prices,
AUBURN.
Miners at Auburn are now said to be doing well.
This location was Of the very best In Cali
fornia during last winter, and, from what we have
heard, we see no reason why il will not be the
present winter.
ANOTHER LUMP.
From the Stockton Times
We had the pleasure of seeing, on Thursday last,
IN this CITY, lump OF pure gold, weighing ~ IDS.
3 oz. II belonged 10 Frenchman who dug II oat,
a few days ago, below the Rich Gulch, near
Moquelumne Hill.
The Rain--,The Mines-Society:
From the Sacramento Tribune Dec 10
The rain is upon us in all its force The miners can
wash now 1t they will, and We expect them to turnout
the shining dust through their long rockers speed
lily and as merry ever. The general carelessness
which for some time might be seen in the mining
district vanished before the first few days rain, AMI
hustle and rctivity will henceforth reign supreme
until the end of the wet season. The roads to the
mines are nearly impossible for the wagons, and
may soon be for heavily packed mules; so that 1t
will be difficult to transport supplies thther. IN
less the principal mining districts are well supplied
with PROVISIONS clothing and utensils these articles
will bring prices We believe, however, that many
OF them have good supply on hand, 50 that they
will not be obliged TO purchase much from the river
towns untllthe dry weather again returns. We look
tor good winters work in the mines, even though
so rich yield as many do with whom we have
cOnversed. We are satisfied that most miners have
heretofore been sadly disappointed in their calcu
lations regarding the richaess of their claims and
the ulIt WHICH tIicy Hdu lhhcH HUN tHcH. tSo IL
will be, and must continue. until the richer de-
posts almost gone and the regular unprospect-
ing takes the place Of the irregular, unmethodical
labor which has been, and now Is, prevalent IN
the mining region. In another year or two We will
have system in culng from the auriferous soil its
golden treasure, and though some men may not
then make their "pile as speedily as before, yet
all on an average will be better paid II the gold
cannot be extracted without the of water, rail-
roads will be built to carry II to the SIRENS, aud
sheds erected, not only to save the worlSmen from
the summers sun, but also from the winters rain.
There is sufficient wood for fire, houses, roads,
&c, In all parts OF the mines for many years TO
come, and in most places railroads could be erected
round the mountains, with, in many places, graz
dual descent from the mine to the river Ia other
places horses or mules would be necessary.
We look for great improvements in mining opera
tons during the coming year, both as regards the
machinery and the ease and comfort with which it
will be worked. More gold will be turned out
with less labor and danger TO health and life in the
coming than in the past time. Men will feel more
at ease as the comforts of home begin to surround
then, and daily additions 10 our female population
will wipe from their brows that sullen gloom which
is the general companion OF the new deliver after
gold. Families, like angels visits, are now and
then met with in the mines, and the very sight of
happy mothers and smiling children IS enough to
cheer the brow OF labor, and raise high above the
freezing point the dropping heart of the social
wanderer, Men have hated California, but this
will not always be.
Used to society in the Sta.es,i they have come
here and focnd IT not. Accustomed to the sweet
influence OF home and friends they have deserted,
in high hopes of glittering treasure, which have
vanished like
"The baseless fabric Of q vision,
Leaving not Q wreck behind"
when these social wants are no longer felt-when
families shall dot the bosom OF this valley like
that OF the Mississippi, and churches and school
houses and libraries re erected, they will lind
themselves as much at home as they were on the
other side Of the Rocky Mountains.
Many of our citizens are now returning 10 the
States for their families 10 reside mlnently
among us, and many others are sending for theirs,
not being able to leave their business operations
here. In year or two we will ind ourselves as
comfortable here a. most of our friends are any
where.
San Francisco Mt the Close OF Eighteen Hun.
dred and Fifty.
From the Pacific Nevs, Jan. l.
We have hitherto published an article CIV
ing some interesting incidents connected VITA
" san Francisco Fifty Years Ago." which has
suggested contras: with " San Francisco a. the
Close OF Eighteen Hundred and Fifty" AT the
period to which the first article refers, the only
evidences OF human improvement, or Of the fact
that the hand of man had fashioned into shape any
thing appertaining TO this locality was the Preside
AZ the northern extremity Of the borders OF San
Francisco, and the Mission at the southern line.
Between the two was almost barren waste. the
extremes being occupied by community OF per-
baps thousand rough, uncfyilized men, un.utorei
IN the arts, unlearned the sciences and follow
ing in the way their fathers trOd since fret the