The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-21
Our Nebraska Correspondence.

FoNTENfIIf, Dodge county, N II Dec D, 1893
Arrival from the NeiO Gold Mines Of Nebrassa-The Gold
Stories Confrrned-G Great Observation-Disclosures in Con
gress-Its Wants and the Dee9a,e-Gmeral Neos, dc.
Since my last letter to the HERALD there has been an
arrival of two from the gold region of Nebraska
out on the Platte some five hundred miles to the west
ward from here They by the north of the Platte
route which is generally conceded to be about two
hundred miles than any other route from the Mis-
Mississippi river The arrivals consist Of per
whom we know and can rely upon for correctness
of statements They went out from this section in the
early part Of the gold fever here time in September
last and returned here this fall close up their business
and return Immediately to the dggngs. They
report gold there in large quantities, and paying
the digger, with ordinary pans, from IS 10 SIS
and $40 per day The best dggngs yet found upon
Cherry and Dry creeks, and upon the Platte But little
be done there this winter in the shape Of mining
but those already there (about 000) In high spirits
the atterng prospect ahead Flour sells there SIS
per 100 pounds, and any quantity be had at Santa
Fe-a distance Of little 200 miles Meat abundant
in the shape of black tailed deer buffalo, bear &c, and
the market Of New Mexico furnish them thousands of
fat cattle Two three towns OF have sprung
into existence These trains made their trip from the
mines the Missouri river in eighteen days. The gold
found is OF the kind known wash gold !" and equals
the best Of California Numbers in the from
New Mexico, and large invoice route from Sal,
Lake. No trouble from Indians only begging along
route They brought some dust with them
So much for what be relied upon; aud
II one doubt exists in the Eastern States con
corning the existence OF large quantities Of gold
In Nebraska that doubt would be readily dispeled by
visit any Of our Missouri river towns Just All
the alertold men and young-preparng for early
the spring. Oxen are stabbed, wagons repaired,
clothing made, and arrangements made for n seasons
outfit Farmers, mechanics lawyers doctors, rea
agents all going The family Preside barrooms stores
and Offices gather their circles Of anxious gold seekers
talk and long for spring come, that they may 60
Your correspondent hreatens seriously 10 and
Of the HEADS readers purpose migrating thher cary
In the spring take his advice and early III
frure letter will give your readers description
Of necessary outfit in detail, and items Of the
Next Monday Congress assemblies, and, although
the wants Of Nebraska are not numerous or extra.
VACANT, feel assured that they will be care.
fully attended TO by our able delegate there,
doubtless be asked for 10 finish the Capitol This building
has already costfar than required 10 finish gooi
substantial building for the purpose; and ye,
sembles the ruins Of old castle Of course ought
TO be completed that the only way 70 what
left Of II; but will be TO Nebraska monument Of the
projectors folly An Appropriation for defrayng the
pcnse~ incurred 10 our Indian troubles Of 1855 will b.
asked for, and is truly needed Under call Of the
Governor, nearly two hundred rallied 10 the pro.
lection q frontier when threatened by by
the souS and after u citizens had been nhumAn
y eutchered by them and for some seventy days, dd
faithful garrison and scout duty thereby protesting and
saving the settlement from being abandoned
cred. A good and substantial bridge across the Platte
river also needed. From present appearances the
ganization Of new Territory, cutting OF portion
OF the wet of Kansas and Nebraska vii be sought and
II obtained this coming session vii be strongly urged
at the next session The people 81 Nebraska, far
can learn. have an abiding confidence the ability and
energy q Judge Ferguson a. Their delegate.
Nebraska n doubtless strongly democratic. AMI the
next election, judging from present ndcat vii b.
Of strife The part ~ the republicans " defeat any de.
mocra tbs, runs But cant be done Il tie democracy
are harmonious.
Who y 10 succeed Richardson Governor here
= question often asked. Why viii not the Hon y.
Wood u your city come and sojoHrn here Governor
W. show him fun In the frontier
than IN a whole year Of New York political life.
lay before yesterday the coolest Of the season.
However, there has but little snow fallen.