The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

Late anA 1mteresslng from the Gel,
Mlne0-ExtraCes fr0A Letter. Rran
ouRh.
Below viii he lou.a Assacts from txo inte
esting letters from tue Gold Mines which vi
repay careful perusaI. The frat "a from Is
the Hon. William Clancy, former resident I
Desoto, n. T., to the Times. lie has been
prominent man in that Territory, from the tim
OF Its organization until he left for the mines
II our memory serves US right he has occupie
seat IN every legislature in the Territory, wit
the exception OF the last. Letters from sue
high sources need no endorsement from u.s.
Council Bluff Bugle.
Letters ere this have reached you proclaim
ing the mineral resources OF this country
Many are true, while some arc exaggerated. w
that is those of US who are out here-ar
perfectly satisfied with our prospects. Denve
) City, the county seat OF this county, is grow
ing rapidly, and, notwithstanding the wlnte
weather, buildings are going up rapidly. Ric
diggings have recently been discovered, that i
is supposed will pay 800 per day inthe Spring
some are sanguine enough to say $500. Capt
Parkinson, OF tins place, says that he knows o
diggings where he has taken out SIS SO to tn
pan, and that in tbe Spring they will be known
The whole country is alive with excitement
Not ten minutes since, man came into th
store in which am writing this letter, with
vial containing S67 90. while another has
mineral water bottle containing $500 IL sho
gold The table Mountain Mines are at presen
thought to be the most prolific, and about al
the claims are taken. The vast mineral re-
sources of the country remain as yet undevel
oped. but will not admit of doubt. From the
Arkansas river to the Medicine Bow Mountain
| 1t is a measured distance of sos miles, ant
during the entire distance, gold has been found
/ IN greater or less quantities Thus far, all found
has been fiat gold, with the exception OF the
mines discovered upon the Cache la Poudrie
which have turned out to be of the quality
| designated by Calornians shot gold Other
| beds o: mineral have also recently turned up
An alum bed has been opened, and some most
excellent alum taken out. Coal OF the bes.
quality of Bituminous, has been found to exist
| in abundance. In fact, completely we
surrounded by mineral influences, that the
needle OF the surveyors compass fuctuates SO as
to make calculations uncertain.
Railroad meetings have been the order of the
day. The far seeing of the country see the abb
soiute necessity OF having railroad 10 this
point, to meet the exigeGcies that the country
will demand. These meetings are held at the
cabin OF Gen. Larimer; and SO frequent have
they become, that the Indians, who are always
apDrehensive, although friendly, are continually
enquiring as to the meaning of the council at
the big chiefs wigwam." When the matter
is explained to them, they shake their heads
incredulously, and seem to doubt that this thing
can be done. memorial has been addressed
to Congress, praying that they take it into con-
sheraton, and push the matter to completion
as rapidly as possible. On Christmas day, we
had at nur ;r1r,a
appropriate ceremonies during which they were
fally presented, and its Importance urged A
convention was held few days since at Denver
City, at which about 500 persons were present.
The meeting vas most enthusiastic, and the
best talent OF the country was brought to bear
upon the occasion. We do not look for any
thing short OF 100000 out here in the Sprlg,
and we are actively engaged in making prepara-
lions for their reception"
The following is from our late townsman,
Patrick MDonough. Every body stands ready 10
yoach Tor the truth of what he wr,es:-
There is small quantity OF gold to be
found ali over this country. 1t is all fiat gold.
Men say that they>can make fifty dollars per
day, but did not sec it since | came here |
did not find anything that would pay more than
hve or SIX dollars per day, with cradle or pan.
never worked long tom or a sluice-cannot
tell what l could make at such work; but |
know what can make with the cradle-can
make from five to eight dol ars per day. l
think that there will be good chances here in
the summer; believe that it will be as good
as ever California as."-- Omaha Times
The NAPIER BALL AT WAsHINGToS.-The COM
phinentary ball given last night to Lord and
Lady Napier, as a mark of the cordial esteem
entertained for them during their residence in
the United States, and OF the sincere regret en-
teftained at their approaching departure, was
IN every way worthy of the occasion. The tick
cts were all taken, and many residing in the
city, who had delayed making application until
yesterday, found themselves 100 late. Parties
OF ladies' and gentlemen came on from the
Northern cities to attend the ball, aud, had the
hall been larger, it is estimated that at least
TWO thousand would have graced the scene. As
1t was, some fourteen hundred were present
The guests entered the hotel by the door on
Fourteenth street, which was Temporarily shell.
tered by porch extending over the sidewalk.
The entire range OF pariors Oh that side OF the
house were used as reception and dressing-
rooms. broad staircase, decorated with nat.
urai howers, led down into the main ballroom
This is one hundred and fifty feet in length, and
was draped with the flags of all nations the
stars and stripes and the cred cross predom-
mating. AT the northern end Of the room was
a Platform for the guests of the night, behind
which we're tul-!ength portraits of General
" ashington and Queen Victoria The floor was
painted in mathematical devices, and in an or
;hestra was a full quadril!e band, which dis
coursed very fair music.
In a suite OF side-rooms, communicating with
The ballroom and with each other, were seats
Tor those who chose to be ookers-on.
,T
5raced as it was by many prominent govern
nent officials; mfmhers OF Congress; officers of |
he army, Tue navy, and the marine corps for
aign ministers, secretaries, and attaches; and |
air representatives of almost every State OF the
Union, besides foreign lands. We noticed sew |
arai special reporters from New York, busilv |
,neaged in taking notes." and doubt not that |
ome OF them will produce descriptions, rival I
ing IN poetical knowledge of maHtua making |
ne well known illusions of "Jenkius,n of the |
london Morning Post. He has many imitators
N this side of the Atlantic, just now
Late IN the evening curtain at the southern
nd of the dining hall was drawn up aud ciisclcs-
ID a prolongaton OF equal length which was oc-
npled by snpper-tabe most profusely spread
'ome oil the ornamental devices in coniectiona-
were very appropriate. The festivities were
roionged until late hour in he night, and
ppdfeHtty 10 tue eIJofIHelL OF all VINO paftfc-
ated in them Washington Union, Feb. 18Th
The HOUSE OF TURKISH LAbY.-These
ooms were prettest Of ALL aud locking on TO
he garden. They were hung with pale blue
ilk, instead of Powered chintz, like the Others;
Dr. the lady inh.btant had been a present from
he Sultan, and etiquette demands that her
partments be better furnished aud adorned
lan all the rest. Her bedroom was charming
! htted W; deep aleove covered with rich
ersian carpets, filled with luxurious cushions
nd embroidered coverlets, taking up one side
it. On the other side was light green and
old bedstead, covered with gauze curtains
he toilet table was extremely pretty, dressed
18th muslin aud lace, after our fashion; Per-
an looking glass shaped like a sun flower, in
other-oi pearl, hanging above it. The ceiling
as painted with .rellis work OF birds, leaves
nd flowers. Three steps led into the cool aud
lady garden. Opposite the alcoye were the
oors; one led INTO sittiHg-room, hung with
re same blue silk, and furnished with richly
lsnioned divans; the other opened INTO beau
iul white marble bath, the air still heavy with
erm and Perfume Mrs. Horribly.