Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-06-29
From the Ft. Smith Times, June 8. Glorious and Exciting News from Pikes
 Peak

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 Peak.
 We publish in this mornings paper, the | latest and most reliable news from Pile's | Peak, relative to finding gold in larger quan- titles, than was ever known in California. | The reports are astounding, and almost be- yond belief; but they come strait and are vouchek for by those who are acquainted with the country, besides, the express from the mines, also confirm the truth of the representations. The St. Louis Republican of the 14th and 16th inst, Is filled with ac- counts from the mines, and the editors have seen the dust with their own eyes, and ex pect, in the course of few days to be de- lighted with the sight of much larger amount.
 From Leavenworth city, K. T., an ex- press is running to the mines, making the trip in from ' to 9 days. The people of Missouri are alive to their true interests, pushing forward trade and travel to the mines. We are as near the mines as Lea venworth, and have equally as good a road, and in many respects better, besides longer and better seasons for travel. Intercourse should at once be opened to the mines by the people of western Arkansas, sending out provisions: such as bacon, flour, sugar, coffee, etc., etc. It will not be long until we hear of gold being found lower down on the Arkansas river. Leta push be made at once to secure portion oi the trade with the rich mines of the new Eldorado. Who will be the first to put the ball in motlon7 Letter from Hickory Rogers-News Con-
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 We give below an extract of letter from Hickory Rogers to his farther, Capt Rogers, of this place. He confirms the news of the late discoveries He is in earn est, and it cannot be doubted when he has all the while been urging his brothers to leave their homes here and go out to the mines Large numbers went from this see tion of the country, and we shall soon hear from them, and we shall expect the emigra- tion to be renewed and thousands will pass through Fort Smith to the new land of qold Here is the letter:
 "DENvER ClrY, June 4th, 1859.
 Dear Father: have just returned from the head of Cherry Creek, some thirty-five miles from this place, where l met brother John. He reports Buckner on the road some ten days behind You need have no fears for him. John reports the Indians very friendly. 1 also sent man to meet and hurry him on. Since last wrote I have been in the new mines lately discov- cred about forty miles from this place. These mines are very rich-of a quality known as "rotton quartz z''-extcnding to an Unknown distance. The gold is Very fine flow gold. While in the mines, I wit . messed the sale of two claims at twentv-one thousand dollars. The most experienced miners say the discoveries are the richest ever known. l have secured some claims for the boys, and will do all in my power for them. My own prospects are very bright. The early emigration by the Soutl Platte, coming at too early date and bad ly supplied with provisions, having to hau provisions for their teams, caused quite , stampede back for the States, many report ing our towns burned and ourselves hun. or compelled to leave But within the pas month things have changed to the reverse and hundreds are daily pouring into tn mines. Provisions are very scarce indeed If William should come out this summer l hope he will load with nothing else bu bacon, flour, lard, sugar and coffee. You route can De travelled until late in the tal as December with perfect safety, and is be yond doubt the best and most pleasant rout to travel John is in fine health and spirits Z Direct via Leavenworth and Cherry Cree express to Denver city.
 Ever your son,
 HICKORY ROGERS" Mr. John Melvin, spoken of above, lei here with an OK wagon, on the 10th c April, loaded with bacon and flour, and al rived at Denver city on the 1st of June . making the trip in 90 days.
 --s---rs aaa 4---s.a-. It has been aseertained, beyond dout 7 that the mines lately discovered near Den S yer City, are the richest in the world; an 1t is certain, that large emigration will 2 r from the States, the present summer an coming fall; we would say, to those goin 3 that the ARKANsAs RIVER is reyy high an l will continue in good navigable order mt X late in August, and they can reach FOR SMITH, by water, and can purchase outfit f here as cheap as any place in the west. l Mr. John Melvin, made the trip with l leaded wagon and an OK team in 50 day
 This is the best way now known-plent <, of grass, wood and water, and as good
 road as can be found in the world This the route.