San Andreas independent., 1857-04-25
FROM the eaayeras Chronicle Extra Of Monday
Late From Carson Valley.

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ArriUal Of Mr. Thompson, the Expressman via
the Big Tree Rome-Interesting ne,os from Sail
| Lake Cay-Brigham Young 6eseiged in his
olon House-Expedition to Walkers River
Yesterday Sunday morning, the 10Th inst,
MIR. Thompson, the daring and intrepid Carson
Valley Expressman arrived in Mokelumne Hill,
Uia. Murphy's and the Big Tree Road, from Car
son Valley. He left Eagle Ranch on the morn
ing OF the l4th and was four days in reaching
Murphy's, having lost his way directly after
striking the head waters of the Mokelumne-
The reflection of light from the encrusted snow
rendered him blind, and that was the cause of
his losing his way. At the Big Meadows, he
took the dividing ridge south of the Stanislaus,
and continued on it. believing it to be the Mo-
kelumne) until the river had become so swollen
from the melting SHOWS of the lower noun
tains, as to be impossible. A short distance
| above Murphys he was crossed in boat. by
some wood choppers.
Mr.. I. says that by keeping in the road, he is
confident that he can make this place from the
Valley settlements in two days
He reports the snow on the mountains from
four to six feet deep, from Hope Valley to the
Big Meadows; and thinks this is three feet less
than is now on the Johnson cutoff This is his
first trip on the Big Tree Road, and he says it
40 ~ SiSstt OuuS DtSL udluTdl TOdQ across
the mountains.
The day Mr.. Thompson left the Valley, a call
had been issued for meetings to elect delegates
to the 2nd of May Convention, to be held at Mo-
keumne Hill, and much enthusiasm exists on
the subject OF the projected road. He says the
people of the Valley are determined to carry
their trade hereafter, by this road, and if the
Convention fails to make adequate provision for
It's Improvement, they intend to put a force on
their end and place it in the best possible con-
dition. Mr. T. says that So, 900 iudiciously ex-
pended, will make it equal to any stage road
IN this State. The most of the labor will be
required at the forks of the Mokelumne.
The miners of Gold Canon, are doing g very
fine business and have made very good wages
during the past winter. The average, he says
is from So to $40 per day.
An expedition is organizing in the Valley, for
prospecting tour to Walkers river; it will
start about the 10th of May. Walkers river is
$50 miles south of Carson, rising in the Sierra
Nevadas, opposite Mariposa, and flowing east
ward, 1t sinks in the sands of the Great Basin
party from Carson Valley went down there
last year, and struck what they deemed first
rate prospects but running short of provisions
were obliged to decamp and return. Before
they could prepare to go back, winter set in upon
them, and thus, the expedition was DELAYED
till this spring
Owing to the severity of the winter Uncle
Billy Rodgers copper mine in Hope Valley has
been deserted for some time.
by private letters received from Salt Lake
Mr.. Thompson learned that the Schism in the
Mormon church has assumed formidable char
acter. The Gladtienites, or Apostates from the
Simon-pure faith rs enulciated by Brigham
and his adherents, have of late wonderfully in
! creased their purl hers and hal liou
that the Prophet is forced to environ himself
with trusty guard of the faithful. The letters
state that his house is guarded night and day.
by his friends, and that, so bitter are his enc
mics against him, that he is afraid to show HIM
self Ill public. He has deserted the Tabernacle
Mr. Thompson does not confirm the rumor of
his flight.
/ The Mormons Of Carson Valley, on account
Of difficulties apprehended with their Gentle
neighbors: have been peremp;oraly ordered to
Salt Lake by the Prophet but thinking it easier
to negotiate peace than to sacrifice their homes,
| they have shaken hands with the Amalekites,
and buried the tomahawk.
The man found by Mr.. T. in one of his trips
last winter: in'tle mountains, with his feet so
badly frozen that amputation was necessary, has
so far recovered as TO be able to walk about on
his stumps.
Snow had fallen III the Valley this winter to
the depth oftwo feet, but did not lie long enough
to do any injury to stock. Cattle are in ine
condition, and a great many have been winter
ed there.
Mr.. Thompson has crossed the Sierra Nevadas
thrty-one times during the winter months, gen
orally on snow shoes; this trip, however, they
were not necessary, the crust of the snow being
strong enough 10 sustain him in his ordinary
shoes. He never carries blanket or other
covering, save common suit of winter clothes
When night overtakeS him. he kindles fire by
some dry stump or tree-top, and lies down by
its side. These extraordinary exposures never
produce colds; but as soon as he reaches the
settlements, and after breathing the confined
atmosphere Oft tight rooms he at once becomes
subject to these annoyances. The greatest diff
ticulty he experiences in his travels, is from the
suns reflection from the crystalzed SHOWS of the
untimbered mountain SUBMITS. So intense is
this light that it sometimes causes total blind
ness, and crisps and parches the skin of the face
like the heat from furnace He goes from
hence to Placervlle and, if possible will return
in time for the May Convention