San Andreas independent., 1857-06-20
LETTER FROM chilli FLAT.
CHILL FLAT, June 10th, ls5

LETTER FROM CHILL FLAT
CHILL FLAT, June 10th, 1857
! Mr. EDITOR Perhaps a line from this por-
ton of the mining district inserted in the col
umns of your paper, would be read, whether of
much interest or not, and might open new
channel to some idler who is seeking pile, f"
and has failed, as yet, to accomplish his end.
We are not famed, in this section, by any
hourishng vilage-neither are we distinguished
in mining claims, for we appear to be asleep
from some unknown cause, out of the way of
newspapers, as we very seldom see an article
published from our rather secluded part of the
Mines though but short distance from your
fourishing village of San Andreas.
| Chill Flat, so called, is what we term min
ing district, situate four miles from your town,
and six from Mokeumne Hill, on the road lead
ing from that place to Stockton, by the way of
Chill Gulch, where we are plentifully supplied
with water from the Mokelumne Hill Canal and
Mining Companys Ditch. The miners in this
vicinity are doing good average business
Worths Hill, which has heretofore been noticed
in your columns, is paying well; the claim of
our old friends, White & Sutherland, is being
worked very extensively. The enterprising gen.
tlemen are now becoming quite practicable in
their manner of doing rushing business; in
stead of sharing all their profits with large
number of companeros, they are constantly hav-
ing in their employ several hired men, drifting
the rich dirt from the bowels of Worth's Hill,
clearing half an ounce per day to the man.
Cobb & Co.'S claim is paying from six to ten
dollars per day to the hand. Fitzhenry & Co.,
after protracted term of two years of faithful
labor in their Tunnel, with but little remunera-
ton, are now much encouraged by the recent
discovery of rich dirt, which is being taken out
daily. Success to their faithful labors. Beckett
4 Co., north of Worths Hill, are doing mod
crate business, at present, by drifting two Tun-
nels into their claim, which was formerly quite
an extensive hydraulic claim, but owing to the
vast amount of dirt having to be stripped from
the top, has compelled them to resort to a better
plan of saving labor, and water money.
Savoy Hill, due west of Worth's, is creating
quite an excitement among our Worth Hill boys.
Company is now formed to prospect the Hill,
which enterprise is rapidly progressing, by sink
ing large shafts, which will soon unfold the
hidden secret. The old Missouri claim, former
ly owned by Messrs. Adams & Marshal, and now
owned by worthy friend Johnson, who af-
ter an absence of several weeks, now contcm-
plates working with large number Of long
tailed Johns, who will, no doubt, by the next
letter: be taking it out after the old style. Nav
Heaven prosper Mr. Johnson in his undertake
ing.
Red Hill is now paying better than at any
previous time. Neil & Co. are fast Fastening
to that point for which we are all striving
(wealth) Their claim is already averaging from
fifteen to twenty ounces per week, -four in the
Company Mayit ever prove equally as good
Our Lyceum Hall is crowded every Saturday
night which gives credit to this remote part of
yourself whether or no the talented gentlemen
are not capable of telling to the world that we
yet live, move and have our being The doors
are thrown open for the reception of all classes,
even down to "John." The subjects are gen.
orally free and easy, but plainly discussed.
The Rev. NJ B. Burk of Mokelumne Hill,
gives a call every other Sabbath, but has
failed, as yet, to create much excitement in the
way of a revival but according to Gods prom
ise we will have one soon, as he has promised
to hear and answer prayer. Success to the
Gospel. Yours truly, LEwoDcM.