The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-28
The Frazer River Mines.
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SAN FRAsc-co, June 8, 1883
BY the Panama we have further and later from the
new mines. Ia very favorable. The English
steamer Satellite, Ia said, has received orders TO main
tain cl~e blockade prevent trading vessels ascending
Miners and their goods In open boats not 70 be
mocsted. A large number Of engaged ouiting
road from Puget socnd 10 tkc banks Of Frazer river
he excitement csuscd by the first INTEL gepce Of Me
exsesoe Of gold In the British possessions has not aesed
And reasonably 10 be expected that during the next
three months large number OF emigrants from California
win proceed the mines Al certain seasons Of the
ysar, IN summer and later, when the mse, the
Streams becomc swollen, and ID impossible 10 either
The rivers prosecute mining oper sons by their
sides MS fact early known here and hAd the effect
a checking materially The desire Of many who were
snxous % Ny their fortunes 10 the new diggings. Inc
unhvorhoie time has passed and, accordingly, each
steamer thai leaves now Is crowded with passengers last
week number Of letters from parties woo formerly re-
well known, thor statements have set Al res, doub,s
A. 10 the truth Of gold being found on the rivers In
CAfforna, where the precious metal exists In every
locality II less quantities rcen discovered IN
land far away, dcsh OF ACCESS, and Of which lille Ia
create the great excitement that has msnfesses ,s,r
concerning Frazer river but the statements were
oolored md likely 70 produce the effect statd Gold wss
represented 70 be In abundance, exceeding Californian
richness fortunes could be made q few weeks and 10
the enerprsne and industrious the best opportunity ever
offered wM II their disposal. So far the reports have
seeu 10 considerable EXTENT verified me Information
derived nom Cahornans, who the face OF the greatest
cbsaoee, have puahed up Frazer river very favorable
when proper supply Of machinery and tho essentials
for mrisg reach Frazer river the produce w be larger
and perbape exceed the value OF mines The belief
here ia, such VIII prove the result, and
the anxiety 70 lose no time In resc5ng the gold 1eios
very great lsrge number OF Americans are at different
points on the Sound and some said 10 be suffering
from want Of food and shelter. The difficulties in the
vsy OF travelling no the river - viii be poed, very
great and the cost Of transportation y excessively high
far beyond the means OF majority OF those who left San
Francisco. The climate severe; noun
tsns All sides 70 the depth Of fifteen 10 twenty feet In
rushed for the mines, without knowing very accu.
rs'eIy their location and unprovided with means and
themselves penness unable 70 20 forward return back
Another Bone or Contention between England
ana Observation-Disclosures or the Hudson,
Nay Company.
Qua SAN FRANCISCO CORRESPONDENTS.
Saw FRANCISCO, June 6, 1868.
Inc conduct Of the Hudson's Bay Company moi cha
rsaterzed by any degree OF nbersty Already license
nx on miners has been instituted, and lately proclss
ton OF Gov Douglas 10 prevent American vessels enter
ing Frsgers river was issued at Victoria vauoouver's
Island The document Ia dated May g. and ~ 70 the fol-
lowing effect
BY his Excellency James Douglas Goverpor and cor,
msnder IN Chef Of the Colony OF Vancouver ard
ft dependencies, and Woe Admiral OF the ssme
Whereas, Ia commonly reported ,hst ce-s.,, .,.,,
and other vessels have entered Frazer river for trae
and whereas, there reason 70 spprcheud that oshe,
persons are preparing and fitting out boats vessels FOR
Now, therefore, have issued this, nv proc,sm.,,
waning all persons that such are contrary IN a
and ntrngemens upon the rights Of the Hudsons Rsy
Company, who legally entitled 10 the trade with In
daSs IN the prsh prsessons the Norhw wet coas, Of
Imerics, 70 the exclusion Of all other persons whether
Brhsh or foreign.