Georgetown weekly news., 1855-04-05
Sacramento and Carson Valley Road

Pnhlic Road from Sacramento u'a. George
town to Carson Valley. The Uuion is
nevertheless somewhat skeptical as to our
report upon the feasibility and economy of
the road; but says:
"Ifa road can be made from that point
to Carson Valley for $4,000, in point of
economy, it offers very superior advantages.
But we are skeptical on the subject, for we
can hardly suppose such a combination of
circumstances to exist as to enable wagon
road to be opened from any point east of
this for several time $4,000. We shall,
however, be glad to learn positively and
officially that road can be made over that
snow capped range for an expenditure so
exceedingly small, compared with the mag
nitude OF the object to be accomplished.
It is but natural that the Union is at
loss to understand how road can be bnilt
at so comparatively small sum, when
hitherto, it has been taught by other reports.
that the Road would cost many thousands.
In making our estimate last week, we
were not perhaps as explicit as we should
have been, in confning the expenditures of
this road, which we placed at $4,000, to the
completion of the road running from George
town to intersect with Johnson's Cut Off
near Bigler Lake-a distance of perhaps ten
or fifteen miles from the summit of the ST.
erras. From this point on to Carson Val
ley, there would probably be additional ex-
penditures in the completion of a perfect
road; but what those expenditures would be.
we at the present time, are unable to deter
mine. But we are creditably informed, that
emigrant wagons have already passed safely
between those rugged SUBMITS. One thing
however, is evidently apparent; better
route has not yet been found across the
Summit, than that of Johnson's Cut Off, and
this being established, economy, directness
and practicability would suggest continu-
alton of the route as proposed by the way of
Georgetown, at a cost of not over 1000 dol
lars, from the above points, on to George
practical knowledge and experience upon
such surveys, being at the present time con-
nected with the surveys and conduct of the
great Pilot Creek Canal in this vicinity,
speaks as follows:
Il have surveyed 20 miles of the proposed
route leading from Georgetown to Carson
Valley, and find it most practicable; and,
as have travelled the other route by the
way of Placervile, feel confident in say
ing that of the two the Georgetown route
is much the most practicable and direct
AS to pure, fresh water and good grass, they
can be found in abundance in any portion
of the entire distance"
Mr.. NED MARSHALL, notorious Pioneer
in California, speaks most favorably Of this
road, and being perfectly familiar with it,
is unquestionably competent Judge. He
has generously volunteered his services in
case our citizens desire them, in making
surveys on the route. Mr. GRAHAM,
prominent Banker and Trader in this place,
gives it as his opinion, from his observa-
tions in travelling over the country in ques-
ton, that good wagon road can be CON-
pleted at cost of $4,000.
Messrs MARRIOTT and Mccoy of this
place, are also familiar with the route and
report highly favorable to its feasibility
The latter gentleman assures US that he is
ready to take the contract under bonds, to
complete good and substantial uaggon
road from Georgetown to point to inter-
sect with Johnson's Cut Off, as above sta
ted. at the sum of 1000 dollars. With
these assurances we have felt confident in
making our statements concerning the ex-
penses of the road together with the propri-
ETY. of its construction; and with these as
surances have urged upon our citizens, the
propriety of immediate action thereon. In
consequence Of a lack of our usual winter
rains, however, business is comparatively
dull with US, and therefore there appears to
be difficulty existing, in arousing capital
lists to their true interests; and as a good
road is of consequence to the State, we
heartily join with the Sacramento Union in
respectfully urging upon the Legislature,
the Importance of making appropriations
necessary for the construction of a Public
Highway for the convenience of Emigration.
The Union says:
"a gentleman who has given the subject
q good deal of attention, expresses the
opinion that 100000, the sum named in
the substitute reported by the committee
for all the bills offered, will be sufficient to
open three roads over the Sierra Nevada
northern, middle and southern. If this is
the fact, why not let it be so applied?
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