The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-03
Our Utah Territory Correspondence.

CARSON VALLEY, Utah Territory, Feb 8, 1854
The Land Journey to Calvornia-A Shorter and More
Healthy Route Proposed-Ascent Of the Sierra Necdda-
Advantages of Carson Vdlley-Food, Supplies and
Climate
Allow me- through the columns Of your much esteemed
paper to have published few facts that should be
derstood by all those who thinking of going to Cali
fornia by land. You aware that the Humboldt,
ST. Mary's river has, owing to its bad water and the
scarcity of grass, proved Golgotha to numberless
herds of cattle has also that portion of land between
the sink of Humboldt and Carson river called the
g Desert
Now, I propose to give such information that will
gaden the hearts Of all who intend to travel drive
stock to California. The " Humboldt and DESERT
be successfully avoided and the distance shor tened
When the cmigrant first reaches the Humboldt he
should turn back Of the range Of hills running parallel
with the river ION the south side) and pursue this
direction all the way to the Sink Of Carson not
coming in sight Of the Humboldt He will end good
road the best of water cool and frequent streams
ng his path at convenient ntervals-and what is better
than all any quantity of nutritious grasses Several in
dvdual with their herds this route last season.
and that they could not have Jared better
The Sinks OF the Humboldt and Carson, instaad Of
being long ways SEPARATE shown the maps inter-
lock it were they stand abreast Of each otherthe
Carson being east of Humboldt separated by sthmus
Of some eight ten miles in width. As soon as the
emgrant in the vicinity Of the Sink of Humboldt
he should bear the left until he strikes the Sink Of
Carson then follow it around until he makes the river
which he should follow up until he reaches what is called
Carson Valley, some sixty miles from the Sink.
The west side of Carson-the tilAbe land of which
is quite narrow-will be- in the Of the coming
season. partly fenced in but the east side Of the valley
the whole distance Is covered with the best Of feed
thousands thousands Of acres OF the best Of grass
s far as the eye can invite the stock to
al themselves with clover :" red top" bunch and
AZ regards the ascent Of the Sierra Nevada, too
much can't be said in favor of the old Carson canon
road During the past season this road the canon has
been materially improved-in fact 1t the best part Of
the mountain road-furhermore, much money is to be
expended this season to better the road.
advantage of settlements the east side Of the
tain, which cannot be had any other route. Flour
and mills being erccted-fresh ground -four
be had here next ut prices not to exceed fifteen
cents and perhaps ten vegetables of all kinds in profu
sion fresh butter cheese beef and all the necessares Of
lfe are easily obtained Traders who deal in the stock
always here who pay the highest prices for stock
wagons and " traps"
Again the only gold mines this side of the mountains
are here said mines proftably worked by the emf
grant who finds it to his advantage to stop in Carson
Valley
Our climate is most delightful Our winter which was
light, has given place to summer like weather. Large
quantities Of wheat and other grain being sowed
wealthy farmers locating wherever their fancy directs
out of the boundless domain Of the choicest land under
Heaven
We have applied to Congress to be separated from Utah
into territory Of own to be bounded the East
the Goose Creek mountains North By Oregon south and
Congress- to preserve the balance Of power" We will
come in due time TO demand seat there.
''cut OFF, OF only six miles from the head Of the
to Johnsons road the climbing Of the
second and highest summit The best Of grass and water
all the way You viii confer great favor upon thousands
by giving this notice great publicity possible.
The HERAID the much looked for paperin this distant
corner Of the earth. E.LB,