Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1858-11-24
THE GOLD MINES OF AMERICA.


was tuNoscd and as it has ultima. ely
proved rightly supposed, to bespread over
the vast regions Of the new world: and
although that and other expeditions Of a
like nature proved unauccc. ful, until the
brave and accomplished Raleigh was final
ly di-gaced, aud brought to the scatlold
as punishment for failing to discover the
Eldorado IA 1t was believed TO exist some.
where in South America or the West In.
dies, many years, aud even centuries oaps-
cd, before the gold treasures of America
wero opened to the gaze Of the eager gold
hunter" Indeed the discovery Of the
gold mines OF the United States and the
Pacific belongs properly to the present
century. 1t is true, gold had been found
in the Crolnas during the last century,
but the quantities was small, and little or
no attempt at mining was made until
ABOUT tho year 1920. But on the Pacific
the discovery belongs almost TO the pres
ent day for day scarcely passes that
some !resh discoveries of gold are not
made somewhere along the vast sea coas
stretching from the Gulf Of Panamato Ber-
ings Straits The latest gold excitement
in those regions as is we'll known, was pro
duced by the discovery Of the Frazer river
mines in the British possessions, and on
territory yet under the jurisdiction Of the
Hudson Bay company. How much of
this is founded upon the truth, and how
much upon the oyer-wrought Imagination
Of those who made the first discoveries,
encouraged doubtless by the British au-
thorities, who under the instruc-
tions of the home government, nre ever
anxious to encourage emigration into their
Colonies, and turr everything TO CONNER
cial profit and advantage, remains to be-
seen No better evidence is wanting of
the latter motive than the fact that the
British Gov. Douglas charges the mines
tho large sum OF 5000 license for the priv
iloge Of digging gold upon her Magesty's
soil. Many that have gone 10 those mines
have returned greatly disappointed, while
numbers still remain in the "diggins,"
whom report says are deriving considera-
bic profit from their operations. Ofthose
who first lockcd there, being more con-
tiguous, were numbers Of Californians who
left mines still far from uaproducliyc, in
the hope of realizing in a few weeks or
months, in the new "diggins," similar for
tunes to those acquired in California, in
the palmy days of gold seeking before
it has been reduced TO n system, which
while il made success more certain made
it moro tedious and much less rapid
These finding Frazer river mining lit,le
better than California mining wo1ld Of
course be disappointed and many would
probably return to their old placcrs in dis
gust. Others with moro moderate eXpoc-
tations who had never before reaped q
harvest Of pure gold, would be well pleas
ed to dig up and wash out $500 or s., 90
per day in the yellow shining ore, But
gold discoveries seem not to be confined
to the Atlantic and Pacific coast
The "far west" which once included
The regions lying between onr western
frontier aud The Rocky mountains, has re-
Gently been found to contain vast deposits
Of the valuable metal. Pixies Peak al
Cherry valley, at the eastern base Of thy
mountains, have in great measure taken
tue place Of the Frazer river regions a.
mong the gold hunters of the Atlantic and
the west and the Developments, woulG
seem to indicate r cher mines in those @
gions than any yet discovered.
Much conjecture was INDUCED in, after
the wonderful discoveries in California, a'
TO the effect that such vast additions tc
the quantity of gold in the world, woulo
have upon commerce, and the value o.
currency generally little Of which hal
been borne out by the result thus far -
.andi tits but reasonable 10. believe tltat tn,
only permanent effect in any case viii be
atoopen out and settle up some ofthewild
rerness districts Of the continent, and per
ltaps as in tho case Of California, to lay tn,
Foundation Of rich and powerful states
vhichin the end will add to the glory
and greatness of our confederacy t
81 .rH .I.. ---LL N
NEw GovERNoR FOR KAvsAs-ExG Gov
Sam Medary Of Ohio, has been appointed
by the President, Goyarnorof Kansas, tc
succeed Gov. Denvir, recently resigned
Gov Medary has accepted the appoint
ment and will proceed to The scene Of hi'
future labors in a, Few days q.
The new Governor, will not be likely tC
encounter such turbulent and lawles,
scenes as most Of his predecessors have
done. The people Of Kansas have learned
some dear but useful practical lessons in
self government, during their brief expe