The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-06-18


SlN HUNDRED DOLLARS OFTHE DUST AC-
TUALLY ARRIVED IN ST. LOUIS-GOLD
FOUND IN IMMENSE QUANTITIES-MT-
NERS RUSHING TO THE GOLDBEARING
CONSIGNMENTS TO SMOOT & RUSSELL,
OF LEAVENWORTH CITY, OF OVER 81 900
IN DUST-MlNERS ASKING $40 PER OUNCE
FOR THEIR DUST, &C., &C., &c.
Yesterday morning we received visit from Mr.
ID. L. Swinburne, o. Newport r. L. Just from Lea
venwGrth, who had in bis possession about six hun
dred dollars worth of the gold, said to have been
brought from Fixes Peak by the last express, and
consigned to Smoot Russell, of Leavenworth
This gold Mr.. Swinburne states he is now TAX
ing to New ork, to the agents of the gentlemen
to have its quality tested, and its value fixed The
specimens shown us were of three kinds-known to
the miners as scale shot and small grain gold-and
appears to be of fine quality. The largest speci-
men was of shot gold, and is valued at $3.50
Mr.: >. states that much larger amount would
have been sent forward from the mines, but for the
tact, that the diggers were asking $50 per ounce
for it, which is more than it is worth By the
next arrival it is expected that from S. 900 to So
900 will be sent forward, as the dggings are very
rich.
great change had taken place among the neo-
pie in the border towns after the receipt of this
gold and many who had left the mines were pre-
pairing to return. Russell & Jones, of Leaven-
worth, have again placed all their coaches and
wagons upon the road, and they are crowded with
passengers. 1t will be recollected that this firm,
from the failure of the mines in the early part OF
the season, and upon the representations of Mr..
Fox, their agent at the gold mines, removed all
their stock from the road. The recent discoveries
have induced them to replace it.
As an offset to the above we publish the following
from the same paper of the same date:
THE RETROGRADE PIXIES PEAKERS-IM
MENSE ITEMENT-ROBBERY, MURDER
AND STARVATION ON THE PLAINS.
From the Kansas PreSs-Erfyal
CoTToNwOOD FALLS, !
Monday Eve .lunae 1870 I
We have just returned from Council Grove, where
we went on purpose to ascertain, if possible, the
FACTS in reference to the return of the Pixies Peak
Emf grafton. There is among returning emigrants
even so many conflicting stories, that it is almost
impossible to learn anything reliable. One thing is
certain, however, the Pixies Peak emigration are
returning by thousands. In fact, perfect panic
has seized the whole emigration, whether with or
without cause, the future alone must develop.
As approached Council Grove, from the Bluff
this side for miles, each side Of the Grove, we were
in full view Of the Great Santa Fe Road, and it was
literally lined with returning Pixies Peakers-
Hurrying into town we found it jammed full of men,
women and children; within one hour we counted
over one hundred wagons on their return. Never
did our heart bleed for set of people, it did for
these men and women A month ago, with joyful
countenances and bright hopes for the future, they
left ALL and set out for this ''Modern 0phir." But
now, with detected countenances some of them the
very picture of despair, returning to their
homes, one half of whom ruined men.
We talked with many of them some but very
few claimed to have been through to Cherry
Creek, some had been to Bent's Fort, some to the
Arkansas, some to the crossing of the Cottonwood
only, Will st many turned back at the Grove. We
are told that nine hundred wagons turned back in
one day at Bent's Fort. Twelve hundred and fifty
wagons started down the Platte in one train from
Cherry Greek 1t was reported that great excite
ment existed at the mines; that the Postmaster at
Denver City had been hung; that party was after
Russell, of the firm of Majors Il Russell, with the
aVowed determination to hang him. Large num-
bers at the mines were entirely destitute, and rob-
berry had become the order o. the day.
Everybody, it is said, had left who could get
away. The great mass returning to the States
others went to California, Arizona, New Mexico
etc. Those who went the Northern route are re-
turning theaSoutlern and uice uersa. The Smoky
Hill emigrants by hundreds come into the Santa Fe
road at Diamond Springs, and take the back track
to the States. Some of the emigrants took it cool
ly enough, but the mass appeared to have lost all
patience. Mutterings, loud and Deep were heard
against those who had humbugged them, as they
said, men were swearing like pirates, who, from
their awkward manner in using the profane. had
evidently been pious in the States. We would not
won der if we heard of terrible outbreaks when tn
emigrants reached the river towns; murders and
robberies may become common. Great sufferings,
it was said, existed on the Plains: men who had
given out were IN many instances left to starve-
The wheelbarrow, handcart and foot emigrants
were literally starving.
Two hundred wagons, it was said, after turning
and travelling two hundred miles on the back track,
at the crossing of Cottonwood, had heard more ia
vorable reports, wheeled around and are now en-
route for the mines.
Whilst in Council Grove, some fiftv wagons
passed through in westward direction, many of
them with "Pikes Peak" painted in large capi-
tails; but, when questioned, declared they were
going to California or Arizona. They evidently in
tended to push through to their destination where
it was. A few on the road refused to turn
back, but resolved to for themselves Such
are the facts as we CLEANED them from the emf
grants.
That this is to have bad effect upon Kansas, we
cannot doubt. 1t is true, many are making the
best of misfortune, and are settling in Kansas; but
the mass are leaving the Territory mad; damnng
the Territory, and everybody in it, That thousands
have spent their all, and return completely
wrecked in fortune, well as spirit, is but too
true.
Since returning we find returning emgrants are
passing here at the rate of fifty wagons per day.
They go down the Cottonwood, and we suppose the
painted, in large letters, their wagons such ex-
pressions as We haze seen the elephant" "Pike's
Peak Humbag," f'Pike's Peal be d-~l, y i" We
todm to go h-o-n.-e," ETC., etc.
MAN VINDTcATEs THE SANcrIrY OF HIS Pew IN
CHURCH BY WHIPPING A WoMAN.-Even church
members will allow their angry passions to rise
and their fists to fly into each others eyes, in just
free and easy manner as sometimes happens
among the people of the world. This was eX-
emplitied by case before the Police Court this
morning.
Among some of the female members of the Meth
odst Church on Erie Street, there exists anything
but ssterly love and benevolent feelings. On Sun
dav last one Mrs. Allcorn proceeded to church, and
from accident design found herself in the pew Of
Mr.. Oscar w Welsh Nothing but black and omnous
looks probably passed between the occupants of tue
pew at that time, but since then Mr.. w Welsh waited
on Mrs Allcorn, and stated that Mrs. W. would in
future prefer the room of Mrs. A. in the family pew
to her company there. Mr.. W. went on to give the
reasons therefor, viz: that Mrs. w. thought Mrs.
A. no honor to the pew, and in fact mean
woman. Hereupon Mrs A. intimated that such re-
marks did not breathe Christian spirit and that
if Mrs. W. thought so hard of her "siseren' in the
Church, then she herself was mean woman. The
gallant Oscars spirit was aroused, and he declared
he would slap her face if she said so again Mrs
AS dander up, and she did say SO again
there now Oscar the valiant drew back and took
Mrs. A. "wipe" across her "mug', in very nm
churchmanlike manner, necessitating the applica
tion of raw beef poutice to the abused femal,
countenance. Furthermore Mrs. A. testi6es tha
Oscar then and there declared his ability to oval
lop any woman in the State of Ohio" 'T-
Judge Lawrence after hearing all the parties il
the case came to the conclusion that
THE man who lays his hand upon woman
save IN the way of kindness-is a wretchl'- lid
that ought to be fined at least twenty five dollars
and he gave Judgment accordingly. Clevelon
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