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IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC.

Earthquake Mt Copinpo-Half the City
Destroyed and Great Loss OF Life-The
Chilean Minister in Peru Murdered-In-
surrcctionary Movements In valparai-
so-A General Shot and Insurgents Exc
cuted-The Blockade of Guayaquil
Raised-Prcsident Castillo States His
Reasons for the Act-Trade Reports, &c.
The steamships Valparaiso and New Granada arrived at
Panama the 21st and 2sth OF October with twenty
passengers, $50 specie from Valparaiso and
intermediate ports, and the South Pacific mails
By this arrival have advices dated Valparaiso Sept
30, Islay the 7h Caao the 10th, and Paits Peru the
18th of October.
Tho Valparaiso did not touch at Guayaqui, Ecuador;
but way Of Paa learn that the blockade of that
port has been rased and the Peruvian ships ofwar
dered elsewhere.
By the New Granada from Callao, which port she left
en- the 10th we have highly important from Peru
and Chile.
The British ship Mnnchaha, from Caldera had arrived
at Caao bringing intelligence Of terrible earthquake at
Copiapo by which than half OF the town was
destroyed and causing great loss of life. The shock
sensiby felt at Cadera The Captain Of the Minnehaha
reports the water having receded twenty
feet in the harbor and says his ship swayed to and fro
If in heavy sea.
The Catera and Copiapo Railroad has suffered II is
said, considerable damage in consequence of which
Trains couu pass over tue ROAD "heh the Minhehaha
sailed.
The Chilean Minister 10 Peru murdered on the
night Of 18th October, at Chorillas This makes two
foreign Ministers who have been assassinated In Peru
within the last eighteen months Certainly there appears
to be very little security TO life property in this dis
tracted country The government is powcrless to pro-
tect either, and is constantly in dread Of popular out
breaks.
On the night Of the 18th October, Just before the depar
ture OF the steamer New Granada the greatest excitement
prevailed in Caifao--a ruinor having obtained that
revelation would break out there. All the shops were
closed az carly hour, and troops sent from Lima in
special trains weresatoned in different parts of the city
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OUR PANAMA CORRESPONDENTS.

PANAMA. Nov. j, 1852
Continued Agitation IN tie States-Bolicar in Arms
against the Federal Gorernment-A State of Var De-
clared by the Observation-Disclosures Of le Uabed Stacs
Squadrom-Strong Gales in Port-March Of the Troops
for Ore0on-Loss Of British Bark-An American Bark
Wrecked at Sea-Lia Of Itaa Aissta3-Nor Arrival ef
The North Star at Asriapau
Most Of the States of the Confederation still in fer
meh' nut with the exception Of the State OF Bolivar,
open hostility TO the constituted authorities has yet shown
itself.
Inc Legislative Assembly Of the State Of Maglacna has
protested against certain federal laws as contrary 10 tho
spirit Of the constitution Nearly all tho other states are
equally opposed to the laws We, their an,agonis 10
the federal government il 1t does not manifest s.;r in
any stronger manner than by protests and remon.
strances, may yet be aayed and overcome after The
meeting Of the next Congress, moro especially should
wise counsel prevail in that body.
The act Of the Executive in declaring tho Confederation
to be in state Of war, and closing the ports Of Carba
gcna and Cbnia against foreign trade not cacuacd
improve tho existing state or thngs, but upon the con.
rarS 70 weaken tae federal government by diminishing
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GOD WARD.
IN At Primary Election of he Democratic Electors Of o
Twenty second yard held Thursday evening" 10th nst -
the house OF Riley Ninth avenue and Forty strees
the following ticket duly ell .cted:-
TWENTY SECOND WARD NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS
FOR MAYoRALTY CONTENTION.
Isaac Laurence, William b. Drake.
John T. Betz Stephen B. Gushing.
John Makewen, John j, Duryea.
Jeremiah Crowley James G. Burnham.
Valentine Rupert, James Walsh
Charles Cam pbeu Ernest c. H. Stazk.
Alois Muller. Peter Connolly
George f. King, Michael Fizaimunons
Michael q. Green, Albert Smith
FOR JUDICIARY CONVENTION
Fernando Wood Benjamin p. Fairchild
Edward Timpson.
FOR CoUNCILMANIC CONVENTION.
John Adams, Henry Schnoor,
James Curran John JASPER,
Peter McCul0, Oh
FOR WARD CONVENTION.
John II. Blunt, Siebert Ungemach,
George l.. Hownes, Geog Cormack
John Garland, N. O. Hustled,
Thomas Higgins. John Cronk,
Edward Egber
JOHN BLUNT,
HENRY sCHNOOR Inspectors
JOHN JASPER,
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PERU.
BLOCKADE OF 0UAYAQUiL RAfsED-A CHANGE IN
THE GOVERNMENT or ECUADOR THE cAusE-AP-

BLOCKADE OF GUAYAQUiL RAIsED-A CHANGE IN
TIE GOVERNMENT or ECUADOR THE cAusE-Ar.
PREACHING MARRIAGE IN HIGH Lice, ETC.
The only thing Of public interest from Peru the pro-
camaion OF President Casa declaring the blockade of
Oct g. 1882 whittier the President had proceeded some
time since, and thence TO Gnayaqu accompanied by
fleet Of eleven vessels, as previously noticed in tho
Herald.
Gas ta says that upon his Quay aqu he found
the administration OF Generals Robes and Urbna super
seeded by the government Gen. Franco in Guayaqul,
that Of the Junta of government at Quito, the
head OF which d. D. Gabral Garcia Moreno-he
military division at Comcnca and which was the strongest
of the Ecuadorian army, having muned and dispersed,
portion pronouncng in iTor Of the Quito government,
and another for that of Guayaquil, the residue having
gone to various points.
In view of this of affairs, continues President Cas-
a, have thought t to order all the troops on board
the ships TO land for the purpose Of refreshing them and
fumigating the ships Moreover the troops will be quar-
tered in various parts OF the PROVINCE where their health
morals and discipline will be the better preserved The
President closes by saying that he will despatch In few
days from Paita to Quay aqu detachment Of the Peru
Wan squadron, which he thinks eiiectualy aid
towards celebrating the preliminarcs of treaty which
will give Peru sufficient guarantees that she will be re-
spected for the future and satisfied for the present. in
other words this naval force is to dictate to Eucador the
All political prisoners in Peru have been liberated
1t is rumored that the Hon. Mr.. birmingham, British
Charge dAlares to Lima is soon 10 lead to the alter
fair daughter Of this CITY,
Freight for the United States is SIS per ton, and YES
sells are in demand.
letter from Lima Of the 10Th Of September, says
The OF Peru has entered into contract with
Dr. Edward Cullen for the introduction Of rs 900 Irish emf
grants. The principal spuatons Of this contract are,
that the emgrants have to renounce all allegiance to their
and have to become Peruvian citizens that
the Of Peru has TO their passage and
that every coons has TO receive few fanegadas of land
leach fancgada about English acres somewhere at
elevation of 1000 feet above the level the We
have colonization contract with vague
underlined conditions this has; nothing is said
about the transportation Of the cOonss into the interior
nothing about their maintenance in the wilderness until
their first harvest is gathered nothing about their rela
tons to the Peruvian government, nothing about the
localities where the coonss to be established nothing
about their administration nothing about the ndspensa
BILE preparations for the reception of the cooniss, as
roads, houses, &c.
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Art no vessel carrying arms or ammunition unless
her own use shall be Allowed remain la aus po or lhe
tepublic. = 80 -
Art The arms and ammunition present deposited the
ossnn iiouse s!ores shah be
u rnnsli ends. since cannut rene n ed a.l,a
FeAhei can they be sold for local consuinpiian without
special permission from government
Signed BY the President OF the republic
The only ports Of entry for foreign flags are Ancnd,
Vaiovla Tacahnauo, Constitution, Valparaiso colnmbo
and Cadera aud Lota and Corone in BALLAST and vessels
from abroad entering any other p,rt liable % seizure
Coastng trade Is prohibited TO foreign flags but they may
discharge portions OF their original cargoes in
ports, and load Chiian produce for foreign port.
ALI communicat on with the shore is prohibited until
after the visit OF the port and officer, who Will
require general manifest OF the cargo OF the bill Of
lading, and list of stores Twenty four hours allowed
for correction OF errors omissions For any mistakes
discovered Afterwards, the captain subjected
seizure. Passengers luggage Is free.
Business was very dull III Valparaiso There hal been
quite number OF heavy failures ia the north south
Of Chile. The liabilities Of some Of the commercial
houses that suspended announced 10 $500 600
Copper in bars held at $40 cash. but from 500 900
quinals have changed hands lately at $40 So cash. la
consequence OF the scarcity Of COAL the copper mines
have suspended operations. II they do bust
soon copper ores will probably advance price
The market Of Valparaiso is overstocked with -four,
and prices ranged from 81 81 SO per quinal The
ket was barren OF Carolina RICE though a supply was
soon expected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-11

The Comptroller Of the Treasury Of the State OF Tonnes
see has submitted to the General Assembly the usual an
nua report upon the finances OF State up to October
/, 1860.
marked difference is observable in the receipts of
1858 and 1885, those for the FIRST year being $500 A.
While those for the latter 1858 47-makng $780,
Sl2 90 in favor Of 1852 butthe difference Is attributable
TO the fact that In 1859 the Bank Tennessee paid $780,
4o3 80 into the treasury for the two years not having
paid anything in 1885, On the other hand the disburse-
mens for 1859 exceed those Of 1855 by $202,76O o.
The list of special and mostly temporary expenditures
for the two years ending October l. 1852 runs up to
s342 l3S H. of which the most important are the arrcar
ages Of interest due in 1857 and the of the railroad
sinking fund The ordinary expenditures for S5s-5o in
GLIDING all the appropriations of the last legislature are
less than those for the years 1S56-5 The amount dis
buiscd to public schools Is about equal to the
largest sum given to them by the specified tax
Of * cents the 500 of taxable property together with
the interest upon the several funds the Bank of Tennes
see appropriated to that purpose and its various other
sources. The Comptroller considers safe for the eis
aure to reduce the present State tax Is cents
70 cents upon the 500 OF the taxable property lighter
tax than the people have paid for seventeen years and
perhaps the lghtest tax OF any State in the Union.
The estimated receipts for the next two wears are
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18TH WARD.
For Mayor.
FERNANDO WOOD.

CONVENTION
James A. Flack, David 9. Mealio, Henry King,
Bernard Gor mley, Charles Roster, Gustayus Refs.
James Davis. Jas. W. Crossman Henry A. Sims
VIM. II. Mckinney, Charles Schayer, Michael SchwaS
Adophus Maikewitz, Richard G. Newkirk.
JUDICIARY CONVENTION.
Thomas II. Ferris, Edward L. Murphy Jesse Woods.
ALDERMANIC CONVENTION.
William III. CrossmRu, Thomas Brsiser Thomas Cheeverl
George j. Ferris, Elias Sinner. George Wood.
Frederi,k Sciuders.
C0UScuNAEIC CONVENTION.
Hugh A. Bradley, John Graham, John Kelley.
John Fennell, Richard Bamhed.
WARD CONVENTION.
Charles Bearfeld Matthew Pat,en, Denis Kehoe,
Thomas Netii6ed, Melancon Thompson Benin Carpener
Morris L. Binswanger Philip Hausenfuss. George Harm.
THOMAS CHEEVERS,1
JESSE WOODS Inspectors
CHAe. BEARFIELD, y
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NEWS FROM NEW GRANADA.

Dates to the Tth u have been received here from 30.
gotta.
The TEMPO, Of Bogoa, received intelligence on the 9th
Of September Of great battle Conception on the 2eth
Of August, In which MARQUEE killed and Corena
Canales, Mendoza and 300 soldiers made prisoners Gan
our chiefs have been wounded, says the Tempo aand
Captain Cardenas Killed. Honor to those who have died
Tor liberty and justicel Long live the repubc Long live
The State Of Sanander whose valiant citizens Constitute
The best "quadrilatcra that can be invented for the
protection of Granadian liberty.
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HEAVY DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF PROMISE
Miss Thompson in Tennessee. has recently recovered
$4,000 in suit for breach of promise against man
named Patterson The case excited great interest," the
eminent of the State we're engaged upon it,
The verdict the heaviest rendered in case OF the
kind in Tennessee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-11

JEFFERsON's GRAvE-A student of the University
Of Virginia. writing from that institution, states that emo
vestge Of the marble slab that designated the resting
place of the author Of the Declaration Of Independence
remains to point out the spot The visitors to his tomb
and by piecemea carried II away An uncouth granite
PEDESTAL disfgured, alone remains TO mark his grave.
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pPyRsUANT TO THE CALL OF THE DEMOCRATIC
mary election held Nov TO- 1852 at 50 Vandsn srref
when the following ticket duly elected
EI0 HTH WARD.
champion Of Municipal Rights"
FERNANDO WOOD.
DELEGATES TO KAyoRALrY ALNsuoUsx coxyEHrzo4
Dr. Francis \ leet. John K. Wheply,
Thomas Kelly, Peter Crawford,
james Redmond William Herrick,
Isaac KAylor, George lhompsou.
Edwin Wainwright William Fredceick.
Henry xeigcr William HAGEN,
John Lindsay John Purcell
John Hun Hsrrs Bogert,
Peter rafferty,, +. W. Gallon.
Richard Burk, g. A. Fxlin.
Henry S<arles, D. b. Wood
Meets at Mozart Hail. on Monday evening Nov. H. At ~
O'Clock.
JUDICIARY CONVENTION.
Robert I. IAnn Michael Coggtns
Meets at Mozart Hall Nov. q, al ~ O'Clock
CoUHciIMANIc INVENTION.
William Walker, William White,
Patrick StAnly, Joseph Rogers,
George Harrington
Meets at Sixth Ward Hotel Tuesday evening" Nov. A. 1t
TX O'Clock.
CONVENTIONS
James Wood, Jonu Ryan.
John Irwin, Francis Kelly,
Joseph Rogers William Carter,
John Linn, Felix Dou8herty
Samuel " Montgomery =
Meets at 60 vandsm street. Thursday evening" Nov a. s
~ O'Clock.
JOHN LINDSAY, &ftU
JOHN IRWIN,
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a.. ,,nor,v however OF tho former Transit Company
but lie windows are n rcn "Ir e Is
M nouse situated on commanding emnencs,
clearing of few yards square, substitute Tor orua-
This work OF Defense mounting single honeycombsd six
oupder garrisoned by about twenty five squali look
No soldiers armed with the old flint lock mnskct upon
whose prowess battle will not presume to mm'n,
In the recent appointment OF Professor Dmry rs orr
representative in Central America the government ms
certainly displayed much wisdom. We have pleasing &C
counts from Costa RIGA OF his popularity with The people
OF that section and no doubt in his anticipated visit to
Nicaragua he will leave most happy impression on Mar
nez and his Cabinet Conversng uently in the Spanish
tongue and being Catholic Ia religious aith, viii greatly
increase his influence aud render him acceptable - all
though with the subtle aud complicated diplomacy OF these
governments he may not Immediately become acq ainted
He will find them snguary well posted in the politics OF
Our Consul at San Jose de Costa Rca, Dr. Hac is gen
teman Of attainmens, we'll qualified for the rcsron
Juan del sur is lust the Official to watch over American
interests in Nicaragua. This gentleman, who
joys the friendship and confidence of pres
dent Martinez, has lately obtained the pabiici
ton of the laws of Nicaragua in tho G1,e,1
oficial-a journal edited ana published Mlnagua by
Senior Don Ansclmo Rvas-for the bcncf, Of Americans
residing within the jurisdiction OF the government, also
the promise Of tho organization and maintenance OF
military guard for the protection and safe conduct Of pas
seBgers mails and tho lsthnius, whenever
the route shalt be in successful operation.
The contract with Mons Belly for the reopcning OF this
transit expired on tho 18th day OF last september Dcs
his efforts to obtain extension OF tmc from tho 60
vernment for compliance with the terms thereof it has
been awarded to doe American Consul at San Juan iel
Sur Mr. Ran Runnels. who expects shortly TO be his
way to the United States. with the view OF organizing
company, &c
The United States steam frgatc saranac leaves this fore
for Panama, where she will exchange her crew and
officers and probably return haer. the Cyane remains
in the roadstcad and the other vessels of the Pacific
squadron are shortly expected.
The health of San Juan is excellent During the rainy
the calenturas or evers are OF mild aud racta
bic character but this being the last and most moist
month we shall soon enjoy clear skies, refreshing
breezes and entire immunity from all unpleasant feelings
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rOLTTICAL.


AT THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS HELD AT HKRM
IA tage Hail. OF Alien and HoussOn strcets N~ ~
10 pursuance OF call Of the General COMMITTEES OF Noxs
Hall the following ticket was duly elected
- DELEGATES TO CITY AND COUNTY CONVENTION.
Innnsa Kelly, Owen Murphy John Tornoy,
Philip McQuistln. John II. Stark Jacob W More
Michael Down, Charles Ode, james a DrOvCi>~
Bryan Kenny, Michael Ahcavn. james (,assick -
Wm Burke, Miles r. Connolly. james j. Haycy
Js meg sAr ders Phillip Kearns, Valentine I.utx 80
Michael Hahn. Richard Hanna Henry Rnm"srs
TTneIew aullgan. Jacob Fouth. Sylvester RebhinaL
Anonas ano, Michael Dalton, Peter Kenny,
John Byrns. -
- =. JUDICIARY CoNvENTION. 81
Jhs' y. browning James Sanders, Michael D0rau.
m, SIXTH AlLERMANIC
inoHas hieliy Robert johnson. Owen Murphy
TENTH ALDERhANIo
I I,s TMMssnk James Sanders; Henry MavshaM,
n n.nnS ria s.ney p.vld Burke, Thomas Kama.
o"eA H"aoy' Sonn A. ynods. Jacob loyoe.
Jacob w. Moore
TWELFTH AInERMANIC DISTRICT CoNvrHrroN
ueo'se ICE. n bernard ChrfArnan James Sullvan,
ieonaro c nm9s: john W. Ring
Miles T. connolly: neary kommsll, rhiio McQuesasa.
'amea oanosrs, James Kelly.
Thomas Kane, John McLaen, James Kelly
Henry Wagner, John Torney, John Knnss'
Jsmes Tracy, Sylvester Robbins Thomas Foraa
JAMES CUSICK
HENRY ROnMEL. {Inspectsxx
JOHN TORNEY
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LED Line Wing Committee will be held Friday evening.
ih inst at O'clock at Gacks Hotel 81 and 50 Columbia
street. BY order. j. r HAIGHT, Chairman.
j. o. WATKINS, Secretary.
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MATRIMONIAL.

MATRIMONIAL-A GENTLEMAN, AGED a. OF
wealth and Refinement desires TO make the acquaintance
ri an directorate and agreeable young lady widow with
view 70 marriage Address with name in full confidence
Charlie, New York Post office.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-06-20

GURTIS'S CURE FOR Badness
~ For sale by the Agent, CHARLES CLARKE, cornei
Main and Pleasant street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-06-20
Qrp GOODS.
1lU N9uUuS.
90 TO p | N X II A NJ S
d r y CT OOD S.
$500 worth of Desirable
DRESS GOODS, STELLA sHAwLs, CAPEs, MAN

TlLLAS, PARASOLS, LINENS, &c, &c,
purchased at the late Auction sales in New York and
VIII De sold at least Is per cent less than goods bought
in the regular wav.
70 complete their summer purchaers Go to PINK
HAM $ and get your money sworth.
CARPETS DOwN-The balance of Carpets. Mattinys
Oh Cloth, Rugs, &C. remang on hand from spring saes
VIII be closed out at reducedrates Great indictments Of
iered this month"; at PINKHASiFS
Eighty-three RICH SILK DRESS PATTERNS. in
PINKHANrs
Fifteen pieces more of those elegant SILVER IJSTFR
ED BLACK SILKS, just opened, These goods viii not
crack; found only at PINKHAMS.
Ten pieces of ri9h and entirely STYLES FoULARDs
at PINKHAM'S
One Case Plain and Figured BERAGEs, Berage AN
G GtAIS Illuminated BERAGES, and Sewing BE
RACES, Just opened, at PINKiltA s.
one %1 Ggss BERAGE and MUSLIN ROBES French or,
very handsome goods opened this day, at
Fifty pieces French JACoNETrs in small figures
and last coios very desirable for children now opening
1900 PARASoLs, 500 MANTLLLAs so Real FRENCH
LACE POINTS, and MANTlLLAS, just opened at
PINKIiAM'S.
PINKIIAM Sells the best STEEL SPRING SKIRT
made, every Spring warranted not to break.
SAVE YOUR DOLLARS,
and go TO 253 and 255 Main street. of Mechanic
and buy your Dry Goods Carpets, &C. &C.. at reduced
prices.
Remember the place, the full size moving Lady at the
corner
je6 d&wtf j. s. PINKHAM
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6lgars ano Gubaceu.

A w II + f J. o OK & CO..
LAs Importers and Manufacturers Of Havana and Prin
cipe Cigars; wholesale dealers In all kinds Of smoking
and Chewing Tobacco, Cigar Gases, snuff and Tobacco
Boxes, Meerschaum Pipes, and Cignr Tubes with
general assortment of Goods in the trade Plug Tobacco
by the box at New York and Boston prices diff d6
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-07-09
From the New York Tribune.
THE KANSAS GOLD DIGGINGS.
IN ihE lNoCkN MOUNTAINS,
Gregory's DigginuS. June q, 1859.

.
We lett Denver at q yesterday morning, in a
wagon drawn by four mules, crossing by rope
ferry the south fork of the Platte directly
This fork is swift, clear, cold stream, somo
thirty rods wide, fordable except when SHOWS
are melting in the mountains. Many gold
seekers wagons were waiting to cross, and more
We're momently arriving, so that the ferryman
at least must be making his pile out of the dig
gings. Henceforward, our way lay northwest
for fifteen miles across a rolling and well
grassed prairie, on which one or two farms had
been commenced, while two or three persons
have just established ''ranches"-that is have
built each his corral, in which cattle are herded
at night, while allowed to run at large on the
prairie during the day; 81 80 per month is the
usual price per head for herding in this way,
and the cattle are said 10 do very well. The
miners leave or send back their cattle to herd
on these prairies, while they prosecute their
operations in the mountains where feed is gen.
orally scarce.
Reaching Clear Creek, (properly ,Vesquer's
Fork)-a cold, swift rocky bottomed stream
which energies Just above u deep narrow canon
from the Rocky Mountains-we left our wagons,
saddled the mules and torded the creek-and it
was all our mules could do to stem its impetu-
Gus current-ascended gentle, grassy slope to
the foot of Rocky Mountains-which had for
an hour seemed almost within stones throw
on our left, Now they wore to be faced direct
ly, and the prospect was really serious. The
hill on which we were to make our first essay in
climbing rose to hight of 1000 feet in little
more than mile, the ascent for most of the
distance being more than one foot in three
| never before saw teams forced up such a
precipice yet there were wagons Of ten or
twelve hundred weight of mining tools, pro-
visions, &c., being dragged by four to eight
yoke of oxen up that giddy precpice, with four
or five men lifting at the wheels of each. The
average time consumed in the ascent is an hour
and half. Our mules, unused to such work,
were visibly appalled, by it at 6rst they resist
ed every effort to force them up, even by zig
zags My companions all walked, but was
lame and had to ride, to my mules intense dis