The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-17

TOTALS.
By government escort ................... 1881 $50
Amount prt conveyed to Adelaide by South Aus
tralian escort, on the 18th inst 39,404
Total quantity brought down by escort. 366 1913
We have here tolerably correct data to determine
the average weekly yield of the Victoria diggngs
In an address to her Majesty drawn up by the Legis
latiye Council some days ago it s stated that the
present weekly yield Of gold, taking the last three
months as criterion, may be estimated at $4,000
ounces, which, at 70s an ounce, gives gross annual
sum of Ella 600 sterling" This estimate is fully
tice and more than confirmed by the statistics given
above. For we find that in the first four weeks OF the
present month, close on $4,000 ounces have been
conveyed from the dggings by escorts, in addition to
persons and still remaining in the hands OF the dig
gers. Perhaps an average yield of 10000 ounces
weekly would not be an exaggerated estimate AZ
all events it is perfectly certain that the weekly yield
is constantly increasing; but the other hand 1t
must be stated that the present is the most favorable
period Of the year for gold digging, and that the
number Of diggers is constantly increasing.
In our previous summary we estimated the total
yield OF our gold fields from their commencement to
the the end of August, at 1882 422 or. to which,
adding the amount since brought in, we have
present total Of 2,S9S,6l5 or which, at f3 los per
o. is equal to fl0,l45, l52 sterling. But this
amount, we may again state, we believe to be much
below the actual value Of the gold produced in Vic
tolia to the present date.
We have said that the number OF dlgHerS Is ln
creasing Our previous estimate gave the number
at 10000 and it is likely that upwards Of SO 900 are
at this moment on the ground. Taking the average
weekly yield given by the Legislative Council, we
find that the average yield per man per week IS ex
actly ounce. The result is at least confirmed by
the general statements Of the diggers themselves, it
being universally admitted that any persevering dig
ger can easily secure an ounce week-a striking
contrast with the wages of the Lanark handoom
weaver, and the pttance doled out grudgingly to
the Dorsetshire aborer or the talnished Irish
peasant
That the quantity Of gold produced rises or falls
demonstrated fact; and two important differences are
deducible from it. First, that the capabilities OF
our gold fields are almost without limit, since the
more they are worked the richer they appear; and
second, that they offer remunerative employment to
any number Of men who choose to labor in them
with energy and perseverance. These are the plain
and practical facts on which English workmen can
found safe judgment as to the wisdom Of trying
their fortune at the diggings We lay no stress on
the chances of the exciting game of gold seeking
say nothing OF the marvellous prizes won by some
favortes OF fortune, because that would be to run
the risk of misleading and deluding the honest
worker If the certain gain offered by the diggings
is not sufficient to induce to give them trial,
he is very foolish if he allows himself to be ured to
them by the comparatively few chance instances OF
But it is only fair to state that there such in
stances, and many have come light within the last
few weeks. The most remarkable is the finding Of
A OF. This superb mass has been purchased by the
executive for 81 $50 for presentation to her Majesty
and is forwarded by the Australian steamer. These
solitary instances however, ond offer no standard
to general success.
The experience of the past month has not alone
tended to confirm the fact that our gold fields are
not yet beginning to exhibit the slightest symptom
of exhaustion but have given fresh evidence OF their
indefinite extent In two instances it has been found
that spots which had been tried and abandoned as
comparatively nnproductve, have proved, upon more
minute investigation, to be richly remuneratiye.
Other localities hitherto untried, are spoken OF con-
fidenty as Astounding in gold. 1t is unnecessary,
however, to supplement the substantial proof of the
enormous richness of the province by reports Of
additional gold fields
The correspondent OF the Morning Chronicle
learns that Mr.. Barringer, the American Minister,
has made known his intention Of resigning his post
in the spring and returning home. His retirement
has occasioned expressions Of regret from official
quarters.
dente of Cuba and reported to be the richest man in
Spain, died December Il. His fortune was estimated
ut sl5 100000.
The court of Rome has recently addressed to all
the European powers circular in which it invites
them to interest themselves in the state of the
HERZEGOVINA and Bosnia, where the Christians are
suffering from the prosecutions Of the Turks.
Turkey.
The Porte is reported to have informed the powers
that will not grant any further concessions respect
ing the navigation of the Bosphorus.
Reschid Pasha Governor Of Bosnia, has remon-
sraed against the order to withdraw all foreign coin
from circulation. As all the metallic currency in
Bosnia consists Of Austrian ducats and Zwanzigers,
the effect Of the edict would be runous.
We have further details of the instruction in Mon
tenegro. On the 18th and 18th sharp action took
place near Podgorzza in which the Turkish cavalry
n advantage. MOntpnpo
however, received reinfOrcements from Piperi, and
the Turks were routed truce is said to have been
concluded until the decision of the Sultan has been
received. The Montenegrins have garisoned the for
tress of Szabak with force of $780, and putting
it in q state of defence.
The relations between the Sultan and Abbas Pacha
of Egypt continue friendly.
Accounts from Constantinople state the bank re-
fuses to issee bills Of exchange, indeed to transact
any business until it be decided whether the bank is
to continue wind up its affairs.
Operations against the insurgents in Syria are over
for the winter, and the troops have gone into can
tonments
Papers are to hand bringing details Of the news OF
which q Geographic summary has already been sent.
Dates from Rangoon are to the 18th November, but
bring no news. Everything was, as formerly, stand
ing still and what the army was waiting for did not
at all appear. The Governor Generals determine
ton as TO annexation, had not been made known.
General Goodwin is said TO have been written to in
Sucn terms as VIII compel MS Te-ignalOn Inc IN
dian papers speak Of his removal the most auspci
Gus event that had occurred during the war; as it is
clear that 80 long he is in command no military
operation worthy Of the name will be attempted An
expedition 900 strong the point of sailing
for Pegu, under Godwns command. Pegu, tmay be
remembered, was captured on the 30th Of May by a
detachment OF $50 men from the steamer Phlege-
thon, but was afterwards abandoned. An encounter
had taken place at a village called Henzadah, where
thirty or forty Of the Burmese were killed.
From India proper, we learn that the disturbances
in the Hazard country not yet settled, nor are
they likely 10 he 50 soon. One OF the great opium
dealers Of Calcutta had abscondcd, leaving liabilities
to the extent of 10000. A forgery had been COM
mitted ON the Bank of Bengal, which had cost the
establishment $1,000 The first locomotive on the
railroad from Bombay TO yanna took place on the
18th November to the great asonishnent Of the ma
tyes. The road will not be formally opened till
February.
Dates are from Calcutta November a. and Bonn