The Placer herald., 1859-10-08
Wagon Road to the Washos Diggings.

lev, at the eastern base Of the Sierra Neva.
das, like all new diggings caused an il-,med
rush Of gold hunters, the large majority Of
whom returned almost as speedily as they
went. The field did not seem sufficiently
inviting for. all, bat aaaHy prospectors re
manned, and their abors are being crowned
with success that warrants the belief that
mines Of considerable value are being open
ed up Veins rich in silver ores have been
discovered, and already are shipments being
made to San Francisco, and the reports Of the
iattering prospects Of the mines in that re-
gion are constantly reaching lis. As a re-.
suit Of these favorable reports, mining
community is growing up o" that side Of the
mountains, of men who 60 to mire in ear
nest, and who will probably remain there
for years. A trade is springiug up in tina,
direction which is becoming Of consequences,
and worth while looking after, and TO that
subject we wish to speak. At the present
time, the supplies for the people of Carson,
Eagle, and Wsshoe valles, and the mines
above spoken Of are taken over the emigrant
road through Fl Dorado county. The peo-
pie Of that county, by their enterprise and
public spirit have secured this trade, which
otherwise would now be divided witt, coun-
ties possessing rs good natural advantages.
Ell Dorado has fairly won this trade, and
will enjoy it until it is recovered by the same
spirit Of enterprise. A glance at the map
suffices to snow that large part Of the in
habited country over the mnuntains-the
Washoe Valley and Truckee river regions-is
directly east of the counties Of Placer and
Nevada, and if connected by wagon roads.
these counties would certainly secure a trade
now becoming desirahe-a trade exclusively
in the hands Of Fl Dorado, but that could
easily be divided with her.
The mountain roads of Nevada and Pla.
Ger could be improved into good wagon
roads at cost small compared with the
amount already expended by the people of
FL Dorado on their road. and if it is in pub
lie expectation to obtain portion Of this
trade it is time some action Was taken. The
people of Nevada are beginning 10 exhibit
some interest upon the subject, and Placer
county cannot long he Indifferent. II is
known TO most persons residing in the east
ern portion Of the county, that 10y way of
Dutch Flat, between the North Fork of the
American. and Bear river, and by way of the
Forks Ct the American, the natural roads
are very favorable, and easily put in order
for wagon travel;rg-but from Indifference.
or a want Of confidence that the means could
he obtained TO effect the improvement, pro.
per efforts have not been made. More
than two years ago we urged the improve
ment Of road over the mountains, and
preliminary steps were taken in that drec
ton, but the movements of those who took
an interest in the matter not being seconded,
nothing satisfactory was arrived at. The in
tervening time has but further demonstrated
the necessity Of good road, and Z ad.
vanlaces that would accrue TO the business
interests Of the county particularly Of the
eastern portion) if such were constructed.
A trade has sprung up to the east of TIA,
that is daily growing into importance, and
could we but avail ourselves Of it. it ould
benefit the county thousands Of dollars an-
a. IN
Indifferent, or will they initiate the example
Of their FL Dorado neighbors, and show that
they too have the pluck and public spirit to
carry out an enterprise that promises so
much for public and private benefit
In FL Dorado, in addition to liberal indi
vidusl subscriptions the peoi lie Of the coun
ty voted $4,000 for their road; Sacra
men,o, having an eye to her own interest
voted the same; and neither have lost by the
operation.
It's for the citizens Of this county to say
whether they will have this road at an early
day, or leave it for accomplishment to ano-
Their generation,
Extension RAlLRoAD-The local editor
Of the Sar. Standard has been Informed hy
Mr. Chenery, one of the contractors on the
California Central Railroad, that "Company
known as the California Eastern Extension
Company, are engaged in the construction
OF line of road from Auburn Ravine, dis
Of coslao M sOf Cold
IIill;" and further says, 'there is no doubt
of the completion of this road"
Thu il cert ainly news IN neonla in this mart