The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15
MisceIiaDeops.
From, he 81. Louis Republican.

AusAsIA, MOUTH OF CHERRY CREEK,(
Nov. 24,-58.
The St. Louis and Pixies Peak Mining
Company, which left st. Louis in Septem-
Der in search of gold, reached this place
on the 18th of November, after being so
DAYS on the route. Our company consisted
Of six nen: ]. 7. Parkerson, James Reed,
John Harris, Chas. Dallah, P. T. Bassett,
and myself. We found, on our arrival
here, about 100 men, who had come be-
fore us, and commenced to build city.
The arrivals from that time have been
about Is or 20 each day. There is now
erected about 50 good Lighthouses, and if
the snow does not come too soon, in one
month from this date the city will num-
Der at least $50 cabins, with 600 inhabi-
taUts.
The place is situated at the mouth Of
Cherry Creek, aud on the right bank Of
the South Platte, in valley, about 30
miles from the mountains, which can be
seen at all times. The new government
road to Salt Lake passes through the city;
also, the roads from Fort Riley, Kearny
and Laramie, into Mexico. There is
plenty of good timber for building pur-
poses, and ten miles up Cherry Creek the
pine forest is as thick and the trees grow
IS large as any that have ever seen in
the States. The soil is good and it is the
opinion of those who know anything
about farming, that it is as good an agri-
cultural country as can be found.
The distance, you will find by looking
upon the map, to be about eight hundred
miles from Kansas and Leavenworth City
but the best road is said to be by For
Ksamy, then up the Platte, instead o
coming by Bents Fort and up the Ar
kansas, as we did,.
The number of men in the valley, anC
those who are on the way, will humble
one thousand or twelve hundred. W.
have sent delegate to Washington, ask
ing for protection from the Indians, 10
the mail routes. The Indians are yer,
numerous, and much dissatisfied. The
could easily destroy us if they were dis
posed to do so, but they seem willing t
wait until spring for the Great Fatht
in Washington to send some agents out.
Clothing and provisions will find read
sale in the spring, also tools for the iarme
mechanic and the miner. Saw-mills wi
pay well--in fact, think almost anythir
will find good market and good price
We have ordered printing press frol
your city.
Twill now tell you all know abo'
the mines. They were discovered SON
time in July last, by some men, who, fro
previous information, were sent to pro
pect the country. 1t seems that they spel
most all their time in prospecting, but f
all that they took out, as is well known,
considerable amount of gold, and sent
70 the States this fall. The largest auaou
taken out in one day, that l have heard
is SlS. There are but few men ct wo
in the mines, they being all engaged
building cabins and preparing for wint'
but those who are at work make fro
four to eight cents to the pan, or 81 to
per day, and this is done without go
tools, such as rockers, cradles, &c. I
gold that's found is very ine-they c
1t scale dust-and the miners all say tt
when this is found the mines are consi
cred rich. This, and the dust which Ca
Parkinson will show you is all that /
tell you, about the mines; but l feel so q
ndeat Of success, that say to all "
nave time and money to make the II
come, but you must come to work, the g
does not lie upon the surface Of the ear
IT'S in the mountains and in the earth,
Inc bars in the rivers, and can only
iound by those who are industrious {
Wiling to undergo the fatigue and ma
SHIPS OF aminer's life.
INould also add that, for the bench
Nose who intend coming to this new
dorado, that mules, oxen and provisi
can be bought cheaper and better in
LOUIS, including freight up the Misso
IMAM they eau be either at Kansas or LIZ
enworth. This 1 know to be true, fol
started from st. Louis with one wagon,
mules, and what we thought to be the
eessary outfit for six men. At LeaN
worth we concluded to buy another '
On iour mules, and so we duplicated
o. Louis purchases, and it cost Just Al
'VPer cent. more than it did in St. LIZ
Truly, yours, JOHN SCUDDEl
81 open my letter to tell you
yesterday and to-day thirteen wagons
.onore men have arrived; among ther
.ne othcers necessary to lay out and {
On The government of a county.
: lave lave named the county PGpahO, aftel
INDIANS who live in this valley. P,
%Vlse people coming ont this spring
@4overload themselves with provisioI
saete Will be plenty Of all kinds here,
s lar prices. The price current TO
S %atket today Is, -four $40 per sack;
sc. per pound, and deer and bear is
sway, and whisky 81 per pint,
JOHN SCUDDI