Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-06-04

out not one was loet Qurlng the Journey. IN
our 6nt journey We grouped as it were in the
dark, and the weather being warm did not
cease to leave the valliss for the wood which
is generally found on the hill sides; and it is
particularly worthy Of note that all the wa
ters discovered were directly on the line Of
the road and found almost without search
and short distances apart.
1t is not to be questioned that if so much
was discovered on the first journey, great
deal more remains to be found upon little
exploration.
IE preference to artesian wells propose to
supply deficiency of water by a system of
dams across ravipes and canons such as are
used in Mexico and in portions of the State
of Virginia, abundant evidences existing
throughout the country that rains fall in sut
tieient quantities during the year to keep
them full. In Mexico dams of this kind are
used in the irrigation of large tracts of terri
tory which are dependent entirely upon this
means for the supply Of that element apd for
their crops. ! can not too urgently call your
attention to this method Of procuring abund
ant supplies of water, NOT only on the road to
California, but on other emigrant routes where
water may be scarce, it has the advantage Of
other artificial means of obtaining water, Of
returning certainty for the expenditure Of
money, and Of answering every purpose to be
expected of wells Of any kind, to say nothing
of it being more economical.
In the journey of the year during which
have been engaged upon this work, have
not lost man. nor was there the slightest
case of sickness IN camp. The medicine chest
proved only an incumbrance. My surgeon
having left me at the commencement Of the
journey, did not employ, nor did have
need of one on the entire road Even in
midwinter, and on the most elevated portions
of the road, not tent was spread, the abund-
ant fuel rendering them unnecessary for
warmth and comfort.
regard the establishment of military
post on the Colorado river as an indispensa-
Lle necessity for the emigrant over this road;
for, although the Indians living in the rich
meadow lands are agricultural, and conse-
quently peaceable, they are very numerous
so much SO that we counted eight hundred
men around our camp on the second day al
ter our arrival on the banks Of the river
The temptation of scattered emgrant parties
with their families, and the confusion OF mex
perienced teamsters rafting so wide and rapid
river with their wagons and families, would
offer too strong temptation for the Indians
to withstand
Another appropriation OF 100000 to
build bridges, cut off elbows, and to straight
en- the road from point to point, and make
other Improvements and explorations, will be
required for the present year.
feel assured that the public lands which
would be brought into the market and solo
within three years after the opening of this
road will repay fourfold the appropriation
askel.
have the honor to be, very respectfully
your obedisnt servant, L. +. BEALE,
Superintendent.
Hon. JoEN b. FLoyD, Secretary of War,
ITINERARY.
Comps. Albuquerque. Remorks.
Atrisco. ..210 2.l0. Wood water and grass
Rio Puerco. .2O.63 22.73. Water in pools.
Near Puta. .l94l 42l4. w ood and grass
Covera. ....l3le 1925. Abundance wood wa
ter and grass.
Hay camp. 1906 6s'89 Wather and grass
abu'ant wood scarce
Aqua Frio. 1851 1850. Wood water and grass
plenty.
OjodelPescadol65 81 !26.29. Small spring, grass
and wood plenty
Zuni ..l5I3 l4l42. Water and grass
plenty; wood for
camp use.
Indian Well. .s.ls l47.el. Wood scarce; grass
and water abund-
ant.
No. l.........l44S 1924. W Wood and grass; no
water.
Jacobs well. .93 1887. Water and grass;
wood for camp.
No ., Navajo
Springs 647 lso54 do do do
Halt b,,
wood and grass
scarce.
No. .S.........6l3 o0O29. Grass abundant.
Noon Halt. lib 2OS.0s. Wood, water and
grass abundant.
No. 4.725 2l5eO. Water in holes,
grass and fuel suf-
fcient-
Three Lakes. 800 2lSS9. Water and grass
plenty; fuel suiii
eieut-
| Crossing Puer-
co. .l.75 22o64. Wood, water and
No.5. .ll.95 osl.se do do do
No. 6....... 1850 25o.S9 do do do
MOI. .l0l7 260.56 do do do
No s..........l325 27:.sl do do do
Canca Diablo. 1925 e93.l6 do do do
No lo..........l .l4.75 3o7.91 do do do
n ear Cosnino
Caves. ..... 1880 selu do do do
s. Francisco Sp. 1882 33s.73 do do do
| Leroux Spring. .9.o6 24779 do do do
| No. l3... ...... .S.4S 35627. Wood and grass;
no water.
| breckenridge
| Spring. ...... lib 367.40. Wood, water and
grass abundant
| No. II. .........sO7 37549 do do do
| Cedar Spring. $50 3Sl97 do do do
| No. as. .,...... .l0.50 S9247 do DO do
| Alexander Canon. 1915 4l2.22. Wood aud grass
| abundant not
much watar.
| grass abundant
| Pass Dornin. ....S.75 429O2. w ood and grass;