The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-05
TERRITORY OF JEFFERSON.

INFORMATION FROM THE DELEGATE TO CONGRESS.
bill was introduced in the House on Friday by Mr..
Stephens, OF Georgia, 70 organize that portion OF the
national domain embracing Pixies Peak and the adjacent
country into Territory to be called the Territory of
general election the 9th of November and elected
H. j. Graham, Esq, delegate to Congress, and through
him have peti.ioned for the organization of Territora
In the natural course of events the country embraced
within the boundaries Of the proposed Territory wond
soon have required temporary government; but this
necessity has been fastened by and startling
discoveries which it would be deemed perhaps extrava
giant for to repeat and which could scarcely be real
ized or believed though corrOborated by the
unooubted testimony One fact, however may be
sumed undeDaole and that is that gold and silver
exist Pkes Peak great quantities. This Ia the
universal report Of all the prospecting parties that have
returned from the mining region It 10 not thought hat
these reports though almost incredible exaggerated
The gentlemen no make them Of known integrity
some OF them miners of long experience who were sent
out by mining companies of North Carolina and Georgia
Banking houses in various parts of the Union have also
sent cut reliable agents TO test the accuracy Of the
PORTS and in every they have been fully con-
mmed II is understood that, in view OF the large
amount Of gold and silver which will be realized from
hshments Of the country will Immediately establish a
general agency at the mines for the purchase Of god and
for The purpose of dealing in bills OF exchange and bank
ing business generally In every portion OF the country
the most extensive arrangements being made for a
large emigration
II will be remembered that upon the discovery of gold
in Cabfo Ma there was although it required considera
BILE outlay and Journey Of months immense emigra-
ton during the first and second years This emigration
was SO great that in order 70 protect their lives and pro-
perty the people were compelled to organise govern
ment for themselves It will not be considered cxrava
gant by those conversant with the facts say that
emigration TO Pixies Peak will be equal during present
season to the emigration to California for first two
years. Indeed many think it will reach high as from
one to three hundred thousand. This all mproba
BILE when IL is remembered that the facilities for
travel are being so perfected that persons will be
enabled by spring 10 reach the mines in two
weeks. The journey is by dangerous, but by
many is represented to be most delightful excursion
The feeling at this time pervadng the whole country ndi
Peak and the Gold Mines" has in fact become avorte
heading for railroad blls-a small fact il is true but
clearly indicative Of the wide spread excitement on the
subject. Obeying this general and rresstible impulse,
companies are everywhere being organized Already
mills have been sent out and printing presses being
packed up with view of commencing the publication of
papers by the first of March would not be matter of
supse should the exodus during the approaching season
far exceed all our calculations however exavagant they
may appear
II s, then, fixed fact" that an immense number of
people will emierae to the mines in the spring. and it is
equally certain that they must have government They
will go from every State in the Union, and they have
most updoubted right to the protection Of the general
government Where the people CO. there should govern
ment and law go hand in hand The difficulties here
totore attending the organization and governing of terri
toral governments have been attributable in a great
TO the neglect of the government to provide in
time proper temporary governments This was the case
with California; and to prevent a repetition of similar
difficulties, Congress should Immediately to il that
provisional government is promptly established. Should
Congress fail to DO this then protection against vio
snce and lawessness, the people will be compelled to
follow the example of California, and institute govern
property of citizens subject the caprces and whims of
an irresponsible body of men, who have very little regard
for law or its wholesome and sanitary restraints
The proposed Territory OF Jeferson-the name of
which consider to be very happily chosen-wl not IL
is thought, be burden to our government On the
contrary is believed that under the fostering and pro-
tectng of the government il will be the most pro.
ductve Territory ever organized If the anticipatons Of
those who have seen the country shall be fully realized
Jefferson Territory will pour into the States during the
coming and succeeding years millions Of gold and silver,
restoring animation again to commerce, manufacturers
trade and business generally The of business
will again be thronged, prosperity will again return,
pey will abound and the good tmc will at length have
come.
The organization and developement of this country will
add more to the substantial wealth Of the country more
to its stability, more to its glory than any
before Congress 1t measure faught with incacula
bic blessings and which, much any other will
add to the glory of the James Buchanan
There should be delay in its passage. The people
rywDere demand It, and the voice Of the people should be
obeyed by their representatives.