The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-14
The Mines.

Since our last issue. Gays the San Diego Herald. a
number Of citizens have returned from the newly dis
covered mines and all confirm the information have
heretofore given of the fact OF gold being found
ority OF those who have returned are 80 well satisfied
with what they have seen, that they fitting them
selves out with the necessary mining implements and
provisions, and intend Immediately returning. A few
others, who not SO well satisfied in regard 10 the
productiveness Of the mines ut the point worked
still sangune that rich pacers are to be found in
they fitted out with months provisions and started
ous TUESDAY, March 81 for the purpose of thoroughly
prospecting the range Of mountains as far south as the
State line. Several men came In from the newly dis.
covered gold mines yesterday, April 4. They report
that those at work barely making day wages. A
party of two men, by hard work. took out forty dollars
IN ten days.
The following is from the Los Angeles STAR Of the 14th
inst which Is the latest dates received
Several persons have ntly arrived from the Kern
River mines and Of them will return after furnish
ing themselves with the requisite necessares. One of
acqpaintapces says Of the claims which, at
the beginning prospected very rich, have entirely gwen
out, and others improving in richness He informs
US that Mr. Calhoun has ane clam, paving IS to the
per day Mir. Palmer has another from which he Is
realizing $40 PSF day. and Mr. Moore from So to IS per
day to the man. sauy others are paying well to those
who work Two, or even one dollar per day. is far bet
ter employment back here and loaf around
grog chops The shoulder strikers that made them
selves so conspicuous the rush to the dggngs
have nearly all lett tor parts unknown. Mr. Hereford
left this week with large stock Of goods for his stores
in the miDes which fact proves the facy Of the report
OF there being NO gold in that region.
MORE GOLD DISCOVERIES REPORTED.
In the valley of the Tehachepy, says the Southern
Californian some distance this Size OF Kern river par
ties have lately prospeced and find gold in abundance
throughout it's entire extent some twenty miles in
length by from five to ten in breadth. As in
formed no one locality appears to be richer than
other but the whole extent of the valley to be
impregnated with the precious metals Whether this
will prove TO be mere superficial affair, that will exc
out and exhaust itself remains to be OF the fac:
that gold has been found that pays twenty five cents 10
tie PAM and that, too not alone in some favored
spot, but everywhere that an examina alton has been
made admits of doubt Should this valley prove to
be rich anticipated, It will become Of the most
attractive portions of the mining regions il is
account OF its great natural attractions fertility of SOIL
&c. Those who have visited the valley, universally de-
scribe it as superior to tract of country they
saw completely shut in BY majestic covered
by luxuriant growth OF the finest bunch grass which
In the month OF January was two feet high, and
watered by streams of the purest water; aording
surpassed attractions to settlers many Of whom have
already established themselves and making i'm prove
mens with the design Of permanently remaining there
THE GADsDEN PURCHAsE-THR SILVER MINE
FAILURE.
BY gentlemen just arrived says the Southern Cali
forndn from the Gadsden Purchase, have received
information Of the party who left here some months
since under the direction Of Mr. Sackett formerly of
rumored silver mine situated in the territory The
mine or mines me, have been known as the Panchas de
made discovery Of very rich copper and gold mine
hundred miles the other side OF the Colorado and
portion Of the expedition with Mr. Ssckett remained
while the balance went on TO the silver mine. The geu-
teman above referred to has been residing for year
pact in the vicinity of these mines having purchased
and deserted In consequence of the hostility af the
Apaches. He says that the silver mine is failure.
Extensive explorations have been made and numerous
shafts discovered, showing that formerly mining had
been carried to great extent but has been long
since deserted. Silver undoubtedly exists, but not IN
sufficient quantities to make il lucrative at the present
tme especially when every difficulty has to be encoun
tered in the way Oh hostile savages scarcity and great
expense Of Obtaining the necessares Of life want of
adequate means OF transportation etc. After short
stay therefore the party retraced their STEPS TO the
copper mine This our informant represents TO be very
rich and valuable