The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-11-27
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A few weeks ago, q strange rumor COM
menced circulating throughout the length
and breadth of the land. 1t appeared that
that which for years had been deemed among
the widest notions of romantic men, was
about to stand forth in bright reality. For
brief period many and conflicting were
the reports, but gradually the mists of doubt
cleared away, and short distance to the
westward CLEANED Cherry Creek--the
Paradise of Gold. The marvellous stories
that first reached US of the precious sands
of the South Platte, sent thrill through
the heart Of the border youth, such as was
felt by the Spanish cavaliers who left the
blooming Granddaughter and fought for Ell
Dorado.
Without waiting for the confirmation of
these reports, many adventurous and enter
prising men from Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri
and Kansas, took "hasty plate Of SOUP"
and, at an unfavorable season Of the year,
set out in search of the glittering dust. The
companies which left this city, Omaha, and
Florence, about the 22d of Sept, arrived
at the mines on the goth of October, making
the entire distance, SGT in about thirty days
including unavoidable detentions. One of
the gentleman, a Mr.. RIcHrxAN, who went
out with the company from this city return
ed on Tuesday last, 23d inst-making the
return trip in IS days. lie went and re-
turned by the North Platte route. He
arrived at the mines on the 10Th of October,
and left on the 5th inst. lilo brought back
numerous letters from the members of the
company to their friends in this city, and
about $50 worth Of Cherry Greek Gold Dust.
He also brought us a letter from our regu-
lar correspondent, SAN. S. CURTIS, which
will be found below. With regard to Mr..
RtcurNA>'s statements Of what he witnessed
at the mines, we copy from the Bugle as
follows:
have been there long enough to get perma-
ncntly located and at work, age making,
without the aid of Long Toms or Rockers,
from two dollars and fifty cents, to TWENTY
DOLLARS per day.
"Whie Mr.. Ritchman was there, he saw
three dollars and fifty cents worth Of gold
washed out of a single pan full of dirt.
"The largest piece of gold found while he
was there that came under his notice, was
worth ;forty-four cents. Old miners have
prospected for round gold and find it in
several places, but always in small pieces.
lie thinks when the snow is melted off in the
Spring so that the miners can work in the
Clutches in the mountains that round gold
will be found in more abundance and in
larger pieces"
By this arrival direct from the mines, We
have indubitablc evidence, that the GOLD
DIGGINGS ON TIE TRIBUTARIES OF
THE SOUTH PLATTE WILL PAY AS
WE'LL AS ANY EVER YET DISCOVER
ED. There is no longer peg to hang a
doubt upon. The richness Of the deposits
have ceased to be Il matter of speculation
with the people of this city. They have to
believe the evidence Of their own friends
and neighbors.
The following letter, from SAN. Curtis,
speaks for itself. To those acquainted with
Mr.. C. not word is necessary to insure
credencc to his statements. To those
unacquainted with him, we would say, that
he is son of Col. S. r. CURTIS, Member of
Congress from this District, and that any
statement he may make can be relied upon
to the letter.