Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-03-04

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time, perhaps, is the Pixies Peak gold fever,
and it is no more than proper that the mat-
ter should be discussed, and al the facts,
favorable and unfavorable gathered and
compared, to 6ud if possible, whether it
were better to seek fortune in the new
gold fields Of Kansas, or to content ourselves
with the prospect Of accumulating wealth
at home. It is true that there are many
favorable reports from Pixies Peak, and suf-
ficient proof that gold abounds thore in
considerable quantities. But does this
prove that fortune can be dug out in a
short timel Arc there not many really
serious objections to the idea of going there
to nmass fortunel For one am prone
to think there are.
To commence with, am safe in saying
that no one is sure of getting the gold
when once there; that it is a more lottery !;
some indeed may meet with success. The
first reports of gold in California created
equally as much excitement as that in Kan
sas at tho present time, and thousands
rushed there with the eager expectation that
they should realise an immense fortune
The result is, that not one in ten of those
who sought gold in Califopia has proited
by it, l know that there are not the diff
culties to encounter, or the hardships to un-
dergo in trip to Pixies Peak; but when
once there the chances will be equally as
few for profits, as they have been found to
be in California. Experience in the past
ought to learn all lesson for the future !;
and that is, that it is not wise to believe
too readily all we hear from those who are
endeavoring to create an excitement.
Another thing should be considered; that
although gold may be obtained, it must bo
in great quantities or there will be no profit.
Expenses for mining, for sil the the COM
mon necessaries of life, must be very great.
Sharpers and spectators will live at the
expense of the many; and that which is
obtained cannot be kept with the security
which is felt in more quiet places. 1t
would be well to consider that the reports
we have from the gold fields, Of large
amounts of gold being found, and of its
abundance, are started by persons who have
an interest in circulating these reports,
which are rather fabulous than true; and
just so long as speculators continue to &c
there for the purpose Of realizing at the ex-
pense of others, the country in general, will
be filed with these stories; simply for the
pu pose of inducing more to come, in or.
der to give them a chance. 1t is not rea
sonable to suppose that persons, who had
discovered rich deposits Of gold, would be
likely to want thousands more to come
thus diminishing their chances to a consid
cradle extent. Allowing that most of re-
ports from the gold regions are true, would
it not be well for every ono who has thought,
of going there TO carefully consider whethe
he can proftably expend oil or part of wha
be now possesses, to place himself in sit
uation so uncertain.
There appears to be an absurdity connec
ted with the ideas of most persons concern
ling the gold fields and the excitement there
Everything in past experience tends direct
ly to demonstrate the fact, that "wher,
there is will there is way" sure on,
too, of obtaining all that is desired o
wealth, much short of going into the mids
of an excitement associated with many uu
certaintios. The are plenty of chances her
in our own State of Ohio, for every persol
of common physical abilities and menta
faculties enough to rightly apply his labors
to possess himself of all necessary pencuni
airy advantages. To consider for mo
ment the wretched state of society of NOR
ais, and of general character which ar,
likely to be found at Pixies Peak, is onougl
to dispel from most minds desire to plac
ones self in the midst of persons practicip
all the known vices, merely for tho sake c
gain. 1t were far better l think, if, instea
of running after this excitement, all woul
bc contentcd to seek to improve thomselvc
) in other things as well as riches; to try fc
more of this worlds honors than are cor
} tained in the term wealth. To be sur
money is desirable; but blasted fortunes
disappointed hopes, impaired constitutions
and moral pollution are tho common cor
sequences of season iu the gold digging
J. NJ L.
= We would invite the attention Of ou