The Nevada journal., 1853-06-17
v,llov Corresnondenee.

markable and unparalleled production
of gold which in measure threatens
the depreciation of the value Of this
precious metal q circumstance unprece-
dented in the history of the past, has
overshadowed to some extent, the less
famous, though no less important resour-
ces of our state, and 1T IS only when
some accident awakens US from cur gol-
den dreams, that we can look upon her
more intrinsic and endurable capacities
in just and happy light. Investigation
and actual experiment has proved that
the soil on our hill-sides, for the most
part, contain the chemical elements
that are necessary to the growth of the
cereals, with great facility and perfec-
ton and in this relation, the soil CAM
not be considered otherwise than fertile
I have noticed barley this sea son upon
what we commonly consider poor clay
like soil, with no perceptible loom, RI
valing the most boasted specimens of
this grain and had the capacities Of
the soil been properly understood, large
and easy fortunes might have long since
been made, by clearing and sowing the
broad ridges of our mountain country
with large fields of barley. In time this
will be done to an important extent
A few days since we had the pleasure
of visiting the Ranch, (why don't We
say farm, and do away with this Span.
ish 'lingo') of Mr. Underwood, on the
road to Auburn and two miles from
Grass Valley. This gentleman has a
most interesting and beautiful place.
1t is table-land Valley, lies favorably
to the sun, and is irrigated by springs
that gush profusely from the side of the
mountain to the last. Ten acres are
enclosed by strong fence, and every
portion of it under the most laborious,
rigorous and fastidious cultivation. Each
variety of soil as regards character and
moisture is sown with the seed to which
it is best adapted, and the whole surface
smiles with luxuriant profuson of veg
etatiye life. MIR. U. adverted in oul
walk around the garden to many inter
esting particulars in relation 10 the cul-
tivation of the soil in the mountains, but
space will not permit me to recount
them. In planting Potatoes he has used
but one 'eye" to the hill, and they have
come up finely, each "eye" producing
from two to six stalks. He has quite {
square of ground planted with only siz
Potatoes which appears very thrifty
The result of this most novel eXperiment
and the production of the ''six potato
patch" will in due time be reported
the ratio of increase is matter of curl
osity. We have occasion to remark thai
all vegetation is more deeply, richly and
perfectly colored here, than in the At
lantic states. No flowers are so exqui
sitely painted, as those of California
particularly in the mountains. This i:
accounted for by tn. rarity of the al
/ laosphere and the longer and more in
tense action of light.
Much preparation is being made fol
the Masonic Ball to occur al this place
the 24th inst. The community ar
highly interested in it and it mas ot
anticipated as the great social reunion
of the season, which will be distinguish
ed by display, magni6cence, and as
new era in the progressive developm EN-
of refined and excellent society. Gras,
Valley will receive with open arms sucf
guests as may honor her with their so
ciety.
The Independent order of Odd Eel
lows are about establishing Lodge il
this place.
10 The new Church under the auspic e.
Iof the Cengre gationalists Rev. Mr.. Hale
Pastor, is commenced under the direc
ktion of Mr.. Oakley.
NThe Wings of this Township are tc
hold spirited meeting on Saturday
evening next at the Court Room of J
NJ Fouse. Not quite defunct yet The
Wings aud the people are together the
approaching contest, and are desermin-
ed that our state shall be redeemed d
from the harpied hands of its unscrupu.
lous plunderers. Our country our
State and not our Party, should now
be the watchword.
The 'Irish War of last week had a
bloodless termination. Under the au-
thority of Law, Mr. Banks with posse
Of twenty men, we'll armed, went tc
take the belligerants, but not one could
be found, all having taken "french
leave": lucky for them. Every good
citizen feels his security in the majesty
of the law, and mobocracy would do
well to keep its germs effectually con-
cealed. $50 far shalt thou 60 and nc
farther"
Messrs Tuthill s. Anderson open their
Theatre here tonight By their ener-
gy, enterprise and influence, they have
collected from different parts of the
state individuals of talent, acquirement mt
and distinction, which in their combi-
nation go to make up a corps, that for
power and perfection in all its parts,
is unequaled within the bounds of the
state. They deserve and will receive
a generous support.
The circus has been here two nights,
making its usual assessments. The Lee
Boys" are physical wonders. PIKE.
Tho E,,o,,,o,or Tosfr,,nI he the fol-