The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-24

REPORTS FROM THE DIGGTNGs.
The pendent of the Argus writing der date Of
March II refers foors the Mount Alex lnder dig
gins The letter was written At Forest Creek aud
me rush TO the gully opposite the Argus Office. and
QusItz Hill md Forest Creek, has than realized the
expectations Of many Of the diggers of the holes
having yielded from to pounds weight of
the precious metal. The richest holes, however, have
been those the Creek, Of which
than forty feet deep As Is usually the those
ties who have holes the higher portions Of the
gully WHARF the dep'h uncomfortable have found
their claims in many instances TO prove blank Two
three fresh Tusbes have also taken place in the drec
fon Of pbels ADD Flyers Creeks. Something also
beng done at Dirty Dicks and others Of the back gaes
mot outstanding the absence Of water and the geser
part of these gues intsrect series OF ranges of
adorable elevation Of quartz formation, have doubt
Mat the whole Of them be probably turned when
atpppy OF water b. obtained where with to wash the
auriferous debris.
Very favorable reports Of dggings being discovered
At place called SANDY Creek about tueny miles from
Bendigo, and about forty five les from Forest Creek
have tendency TO draw Thousands from here. Already
great NUMBERS have gone and numbers preparing 70
company about being formed here having for its
object tn. purchasing Of large tracts Of sgrcuara
which sill b. poroned of into small lots and leased for
Of years this company succeeds IL will really
be an acquisition for those dgsiDgs.
The POOR mentioned in a former communication,
Who was taken from under a OF earth Which had
fallen BIN, has since died Of injuries received.
Another ruh has for the last 70. days taken place At
Specimen Gully. A ruth slso took place about half
Be north Of where this gully joins Barksrs Creek on
the Bendigo rosd stores are being boit at this place
able / am inorme that At the COMMENCEMENT o. the
Bepdge diggings there Il at least Eve miles If
township, denscy populated, where the inmates are
axaiang the q the rainy Ons
t~o minor PUSHES have also taken place 20 other parts Of
Bakers Greet
The Melbourne Post Office authorities appear 10 be
adopting quite circle sailing system In refard to
forwarding letters. last week received letter from
ths Ovens shich mad been duly posted Melbourne; from
thence Il was despatched 20 Portland Bay and subse
qnenty reached TIE plsce 10 which vas originally ad.
esessed, namely, Quariz Hill Forest Creek.
am sorry to find thsi robberies sgan becoming rife
~ Flyers Creek. On Saturday night lat was
shot while In the sct Of robbing Cam pbel .
Creek An attempt vas ALEC made Mr. Macleare' g
store ~ the place, where, also the time
Butchers shop eased OF what c0nssued thus
leaving the butcher minus the necessary supply for his
Sunday morning customers.
The weather has very chanveAble for the last
week This evening visited with heavy showers
a rain.
Tho Geeiong Adreytisr cf March 2o says" The gov-
eminent continues 20 make show 81 activity In pre-
tons for the employment II the dedgs 10 dsspanng the
thip channel at this place. notice "a tLe government