Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25
Arrival Of the Overland Mail

Since its first establishment, although twas
regarded as an experiment and many persons
predicted its failure, the Overland Mail has
arrived with remarkable regularity, when we
take into consideration the great length Of the
route, the country through which it passes,
and the little time given the contractors to
perfect their arrangements. Thus far, in spite
Of numerous obstacles, the experiment has
been eminently successful, and the Overland
Mail arrives with as much punctuality as the
mail steamers In less than a ycar-whcn
they sc; the stations properly arranged-thcy
anticipate making the trip in twenty days.
The Overland Mail coach arrived in this
place on Monday evening last, with the mails
and passengers from Salt Lake and St Joseph,
Mo. BY this arrival VIC received the welcome
intelligence that portion Of the army sta
toned at Utah, has been withdrawn and or
dered to take up its line Of march for the
ShoShonCe country, to protect the mail and
immigrants. DR.. FOrney was to accompany
the troops. lie expressed his intention to de-
mOuO ICtutu Vi buC TWIN
" stolen from the mail carriers, and adopt
such other measures as will not fail to keep
in submission this band Of Savages; and, if
deemed advisable, will build fort and estab-
fish military station in the heart Of their
country, to prevent further molcstatiOn or an
nOyance.
From Mr.. Lindsey, the efficient Supcrinten-
dent, we learn that this tribe have in their
possession large number Of fine American
horses, which they have for years past, stolen
from passing trains. Portions of the harness
taken from the coach at the time of the rob-
berry Of the mail not long since, have been
seen in their possession. Mr.. Lindsey is Of
the opinion that it is necessary for the Gov
eminent to resort to extreme measures to keep
the tribe in subsection; and that they ought
to be compelled to give full satisfaction for the
past, and security for future good conduct
They arc bold. bad, thieving race, roam over
large extent of country, and arc not intimi-
dated by threats A good whipping would
teach them obedience.
Under the new state of affairs at the City
Of the Saints everything seems to be moving
along smoothly. Business is recovering its
usual briskncss, and the Saints utter not u
word of complaint against Uncle Sam. Even
Brigham and the other chief dignitaries Of the
church, appear to be satisfied with what
has been done.
Several large trains Of stock are on their
way to California. A party of twcnty-eight
Transfers, formerly connected with the army,
were passed by the mail, on their way to Fra
ger river ria Carson Valley. The several
mail parties were making good time going out.
The train which left Stockton some weeks
since, ria Zig Tree route, had found it a diff
cult road to travel, and was in wrctched con-
ditiOn to get through to Salt Lake before
storms, rains and SHOWS fall, which usually
commence about the first Of October 1t was
met 81 miles this side OF Genoa The team
stcrs were compelled to leave part Of their
loads, which detained them some days. We
much fear their trip will prove disastrous
Maj Geo. Chorpcrning, the mail contractor
having arrived on the last steamer, it is ex-
pected he will Immediately establish more
stations, as they are absolutely necessary
We are convinced that as soon as the Telc
graph reaches the humboldt, towards which
it is now rapidly progressing, we shall be able
to furnish our readers with the news from
the East in II days! Success attend both
say We.