The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1860-10-11
Denver City Correspondence.

DcnNCr NlIN
DrxvrR Cry, J. r., Sept l7th, $50
Ma. EprroR-Some excitement still con-
tinues to exist here, in consequence Of the
frequent depred atoms upon ranchesi in this vi
cinity, and since my last, one or two more of
the desperados have oxpiated their crimes
with their lives at the hands Of th Secret
Vigilance Committee" Such things will
continue to exist until we are provided with
some form of government. 1t is to be hoped
that so soon as the Presidential election is
over and things have quioted down a little, the
man at the helm of the ship of state will turn
and that Of Congress, somewhat to the wants of
not only this Territory but all of the Western
Territory now without form of government;
which is all they require to cause their speedy
settlement. The present state Of guberna-
torial affairs here is The greatest drawback
this country has. Only give us Territorial
organization and you will soon see rich and
well populated State added to the Union. We
have little TO hope for during the present Ad-
ministration-but when Lincoln comes in as
he undoubtedly will, it is to be hoped that
the suplications Of the Territories will be lis
tened to.
THE MINES.
The season is so for advanced that mining
operations in the South Fork, and near the
Snowy Range. have nearly ceased but in
Gregory's Boulder. Gold Hill DC, the yield
at present exceeds any other period this sea
son. In fact they are paying better than
they ever did before, with the present popu
alton, which is not more than half what it
was in June.
Much excitement existed here yesterday in
consequence of the report being circulated
that there was a nugget of gold, weighing
Temy-for Hundred DJUars, on exhibition at
Clark & Grubers Bank. A vast number
have nocked to see it. Well there was the
lump sure enough, 1t was pure gold, and
its value was SO, 400. The only trouble was
was it was bogus nag9et having been man
ufsctured to order. 1t is well calculated to
deceive. however, and, those who ars not in
icjated, now think it genuine lump taken
from mother earth. The owner has gone
to the States with it and no doubt but the
press will make great fuss over it.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
The census returns show q population of
800 in Denver city. 1t is estimated that
the population of the entire Territory exceed
ed 100000 in June and July bat of course
it is much less now, for thousands have re-
turned to the States. There is in Denver $50
buildings and about ESQ in course of erection
DR.. Stone, who was shot in duel on the
7th of March last, still fingers in critical con-
dtion. He has been in bed six months and
over, unable TO move. That he has survived
so long is wonder to all.
Witnesses have gone down to Leavenworth
to attend the trial of James Gordon, the MUIR
derer.-The Rev. MIR. Kalloch has renounced
the ministry and commenced the practice of
law in the courts of Kansas. His first effort
will be the defense of James Gordon, who
committed one of the most fiendish murders
on record.
The Western Stage Co., many years the
Ohio Stage Co, have got u contract from gov
ernment for the carrying of the L. S, mails
to and from this place and st Joe. Another
company have been carrying it in anticipation
OF getting the contract but their bid was S3
600 over that of the w. s. Co.
There are three daily papers published in
this city at present. One of them has come
out Republican. The other two have not ex
pressed themselves. but the sentiment of one
is Douglas democrat and the other BrecEin
ridge. 1t is useless to advocate for either
patty as there are no party line drawn her,
and we have not the right of suffrage.
Business still continues dull. The mar
ket is we'll stocked with all kinds of goods
Vegetables are plenty. but bring fair prices
Watermelons sell FROM 25 cts to 81 so. Tn
auction marts are doing the most business
The weather is cool-decidedly SO q
nights. fire in the stove has been comfort
able the past week. Now is the most pleas
ant season of the year to cross the plains
We had light fall of snow with hail day b.
fore yesterday. A.EP.
DoUGLAsIsM DESINED.-A Douglas speak