The weekly ledger., 1857-06-20

hourS besides any amount of chopped feed
l have not room for more extended descrin
tIon OF the mill which does good work and is
great encouragement to the farmers of this
section of the country. Mr.. Wheeler has now
seventy acres of wheat nearly fit to cut: il is
fair crop Notwithstanding the dry season
The fact is the crops in the mountains that
were put in early are invariably good. and
show, what has been usually doubted. that
good grain can be raised even in dry seasons
on the high lands.
A walk of three or four miles brought
me to
JAMIsoN's MILL
This is on the road to Ccdarville from Sacra-
mento, and is part of the territory acquired
from FL Dorado County. The steam saw
mill here is one that has been long known
and is still doing good business. The small
amount of lumber in the yard shows that a
ready sale is found for that manufactured.
The ground in this section seems to be well
adapted to cultivation, and there arc several
ranches that are opening the way for perma-
nent farming. Fruit trees flourish, and the
gardens look encouraging.
From the mill, by the nearest trail is about
four miles to
FIDDLETowN.
In saying anything in regard to FiddIetown /
should be repeating, / fear, thrice told tale
But be that as it may, l am bound to have
my put" It's saw mill, that turns out eight
thousand feet of lumber per day-its soda
factory of Beach & Reyea sending off 800
dozen per week to the thirsty Thousands
well attended meetings-its schools-singing
school and other things are worthy of more
than one notice.
Mining is about dried up here for the sea-
son. During the past winter great deal of
gold was taken ont in this section; one firm
alone (Sloat & Kaul) purchased in thirty
seven days thirty two thousand dollars
This was probably one third of the gold
bought in the camp during that time.
The drinking water here is most excellent;
and the pumps along the street, with a cup
attached invite the passer, whether white,
negro or Indian to take a drink without
money and without price. / indulged in one
of those free iibations, and to avoid putting
my lips to that part OF the cup where COM
mon folks drink, turned the vessel around
so as to present The left side close to the han
die to my mouth. Imagine my feelings when
after / had taken hearty swig, friend
standing by told me l drank from the same
place used by the nastiest Mohaa in the
campl Augh
Not muchmprovement going on here. One
fire proof addition to a store a paling for a
grave, new hay-press and bath tub were
all that | noticed. think something should
be done to the side walks; they used to be
wide enough, but since the advent of hoops
the ladies are forced to walk single file to
church Speaking of hoops-one gentleman
here on meeting his wife unexpectedly after a
long absence exclaimed as he embraced
her; "thiS is an unho( ped happiness II
ho(o)ped not for it myself" returned the
wife. OF course she was not in the fashion
Trees and flowers do not seem to be great
favorites, although an occasional display Of
rare plants evidences lady resident of taste
Music seems to be all the rage, and to be
truthful, (for once) | certainly heard some
most exquisite singing as l strolled through
town during the evening.
ing that two men were recently convicted
here before / F. Ostrom, Esq, of selling
liquor to Indians. They are now in Jail SER
wing out their sentence. A rare instance of
Justice in such matter. But / am going
beyond my limits, yet | must add word of
thanks to the friends who showed me the
sights, and made my stay so agreeable
The first place ! visited, after Fiddletown,
was
AMERICAN FLAT.
At this place vast amount of gold has
been taken ont, yet there is more of the
same sort left There are several sluice claims
in this vicinity, and one, Mr.. Kirkup's, where
the hydraulic is used to advantage Some of
the tunnel claims in the hills have been work
cd out, but others are being opened encrget-