The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-07-16
LATER FROM NEBRASKA GOLD MINESi
CAPT. l.. NUCKOLsS ARRIVED!
Is Days from Cherry Creek!
The Truth Concerning the Mines!
From the Pacific City Herald Extral

From the Pacific City Herald Extral
Capt. L. Nuckolls reached home yesterday,
July S. He lett the mines on the 18th uit
Consequently, he made the trip in about
THIRTEEN DAYS, and brings THE LArAsr NEWS
yet receivedtrom the mines,
Capt. N. left Pacific City on the l4th of April,
went out and returned by the South Platte
route, and says tits lncomparably the BEST and
SHORTEST ROUTE. This fact is now generally
conceded by emigrants from all quarters.
Mr.. Nuckolls did not 60 out Tor the purpose
Of digging gold, and, therefore. did not prospect
much. He went out on q trading expedition
and for the benefit of his health. We regret to
state that his health is not much improved. He
is quite feeble. He met with tolerable success
in trading; and expects his party in shortly with
a large number of horses and cattle, and several
hundred robes and skins obtained from the
Indians.
In regard to the gold mines Capt. n. lost no
opportunity OF obtaining all the RELIABLE in
formation possible. HIS extensive acquaintance
with the pioneer gold seekers, and his frequent
intercourse with them, gave him unusual fscili-
ties for acquiring CORRECT information. Being
entirely disiaterested, We feel satisfied his state
ments are nearer the truth than anything yet
published.
He saws it is estimated that 10000 persons
were at the mines. OF this number, not more
than ONE in every TWO HUNDRED was making
good wages. The majority were not paying
expenses. The number who are making extra
ordinary wages is limited TO very few. He
does not think the entire amount Of gold taken
out this season, thus far, exceeds tpsnty thou
sand dollars.
Between Cache Ia Poudre and the crossing OF
the South Platte, he passed about 700 teams
returning home. Most of the persons accom-
panying these teams had visited the mountain
diggings, but failed to meet with sufficient en-
couragement 10 induce them to remain.
The statement Of Horace Greeley and others
was undoubtedly made in all candor and
honesty; but was greatly exaggerated, in con
sequence of impositions practiced upon these
gentlemen by interested parties. He thinks, in
a very few instances, $3.50 to $500 have been
taken out OF certain claims in day, but these
instances are exceedingly rare.
His advice to all who contemplate emigrating
to the mines is to wait further Developments
Next spring will be time enough to start, il the
news should continue favorable. Those who
90 now will in all probability have cause to
regret it. ~
The soldiers at Fort Kearney have all been
ordered to Salt Lake, and that post is now
deserted.
Fort, for the protection Of emigrants, lost ninety
horses by stampede, few days ago.
Pierce & Co.'s Surveying party, from Nebras-
ka City, lost their horses by stampede, and the
party suffered considerably for want Of water.
He confirms the reports OF the Indian bostil-
tiles, and the burning OF The PAwnee village.
MIR. Nuckoils presented US some specimens OF
coarse gold from the mountains, which may be
seen at this Office.