Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-28
The GadsCIem Treaty.


We copy the following from the New York Daily
Tines with pleasure, particularly as that paper has
been most earnest in it's endeavOrs to prove that the
Territory acquired under the GADsDEN Treaty, was
entirely worthless. While we cannot admire the
consistency of the editor of the Times, graft
led 10 learn that he tell the truth in while
."ANoTHER CALIFoRNIA--PERHAPS We learn from
authority in which implicit reliance may be reposed,
that the Territory acquired by the United States
der the Gadsden Treaty with Mexico, is rich in min
Ha wealth, containing both gold and silver in great
abundance. There has been 4 great diversity OF
opinion on this subject in our community. Many
PERSONS who claim familiarity with the subject, have
boldly proclaimed the Territory absolutely vaueless
Tor any purpose of civilization; while few have If.
NSOlutely maintained the opposite opinion. We be-
Aeye there need no longer be doubt on the subject
and that another California waits the pick and shovel
Of the hardy MINER within tie Territory of the Uni
ed States promising bountiful reward for the en-
epEse and labor which shall unearth it's treasures.
We will not attempt to rarcularze at this time,
mher than 10 say that the auriferOus region is not
confined to single locality that the precious metals
are found in many places along our new line, and in
localities distant from each other. Nor is the mineral
district confined 10 our new acquisition The mines
extend the line, and for distance into the
territory which remains TO Mexico in consequence Of
the Senates amendments to the treaty as orr inally
iamel. Major Emory, having discharged the duty
assigned as Commissioner to run and mark the new
boundary line, may be expected TO report IN person
MWashington within few days. He is we'll known
IS an accomplished engineer, and careful, practical
man, not likely TO be led astray by false lights when
engaged in the duties of his profession; and his
PORTS in reference to the Territory in question, will
be received with interest and confidence. That the
Major and his brother officers the survey will
uIly confirm our advices relative 10 the mineral
7eaIth of the region in question, we have not a
ouEt
we need scarcely remark that this discovery of a
lew EIDorado on our borders is fact of great in
erest and importance. The first fruits of It's thor.
ough confirmation will be large emigration to the
new territory, to be followed speedily by the almost
magic creation of towns and cities sites al.
most DIS desolate the arid plains of Arabia; and
lew weeks later we may expect to hear new
Mate knocking fol- admission into the Union Nor is
MS all. The boundary line between the United
Mates and Mexico is not marked by stone wall
aud even if it were so, the barrier would be INSULT
cent to restrain our miners within the limits of our
own possessions. If the ead of gold silver emit
yes them in that direction, they will flock in hOrdes
mo the territory of our Mexican neighbors, and
NUS in all probability, prccipitate another collision,
ne inevitable result of which will be the acquisition
another and a large instalment of 'our sister Re-
u0ic to be taken by force and paid for afterwards.
little reflection will show that consequences OF
ast Importance to our country must follow the con-
Vmatlon of the TACT we have thus announced
SUPERIOR CoURT.-Judge Ellis is riding this Judi
,,a circuit. He has already held courts for Moore
montgomery, StanI y, Arson and Richmond counties
md is this week in Roheson