, 1863-06-06
Boise Correspondence.
to enter.
PLAcERvILLE, Boise Mines, !

Sunday, this town is all confusion and excitement;
men rushing furiously from point to point, and
all, apparently, displaying more or less of the
precious Oro-whch. in my opinion, is proof of
its existence in these parts. l have just exam
med specimen taken from Granite Creek,
weighing three ounces; but the finding of SINH
lar nuggets is no anomaly.
Some fear is entertained of the Ter failing 20
supply sufficient quantities to continue mining
operations throughout the summer; I. E. in all
parts of the mines. But trust such failure
will not prove too disastrous to the parties SO en-
gagged.
During my travels through the numerous
"mining camps upon the Pacific slope, have
never found any that can in any way compare
with this. Men are every day Boosting of their
well doing, which tends to make all jocund and
contented Furthermore the picturesque and
sublime appearance of the locality makes it
most desirable point for permanent "mountan
home"
Placerville is situated upon beautiful plain
surrounded by lofty mountains interspersed with
tall pines, and covered with grass of sufficient
quantity and thrift to supply the immediate gra-
zng requirements of stock. Notwithstanding
the extensive minirg Operations, occasionally
perso"s are seen turning their attention to agr-
cultural pursuits. Numerous fertile spots lie in
the suburbs under most genial sun. susceptible
of producing vegetables of the most healthy de-
scription.
l have conversed with few Of the most rel-
able men of this community, who are competent
judges, and they all say that years will be re-
quired to work out these mines, allowing every
devsabe means are employed in operating. No
person can give an honest description of them
without its being glowing one.
cannot leave the subject here without refer.
ring to the conduct and morals of the abiding
community Notwithstanding the great number
Of excitable men h-dded together N small
compass, all is peace and harmony l have not
yet heard the report of pistol, and drunkenness
is almost an obsolete practice. Certainly this is
community deserving of eulogy. And still
further in favor of the community may mention
that there is quite number of neatly clad chill
dren perambulating our streets
And now one word for Wala Walla. think
it holds decided advantages over all other towns
of this upper country. From the fact that it is
situated in the only fertile valley upon this pOr
ton of the Pacific slope; and if the leading bus
mess men will endeavor to improve a road over
the Blue mountains, so it may thereby become
directly situated upon a practical route to and
from ;hese mines, then may all rest assured that
Walla Walla will forever stand an unrivalled
business point. Furthermore, much depends up
on the rates of per centage which mercantile men
pretend to put upon their saeable articles
should presume that small profits ard quick sales
were more profitable than zot selling at ALL
But enough for this time.
Yours, &c, WILLIAM V. BROWN.
THE Me- PERcEs TREATY. Private letters, re-
ceived here from Lewiston, of date 3Oth, inst. ex
press the opinion that no satisfactory treaty can
be effected with the Mes Perces The plan Of
the treaty had been laid before the Indians, and
they received it inno favorable manner. A re-
polt-whch probably needs confrmaion-was
current yesterday that portion of the tribe had
threatened war upon the whites
Crow AND FAIR AGA1v.-Crow and
Far, the escaped convicts, have been seen
near this city during the week. 1t would
be we'll for citizens to keep strict watch
upon their movable articles.
I THANKS to Miss Emily Cox for two
nice boquets Of cultivated and Wild flow
ers.
THE PI1rronms.-Wo will publish the
Democrats and Republican Platforms in
our next issue.
REcAILED-We are authorized to state
that the announcement for MASS Con-
vention o: the voters of Walla Walla
county" published in our last, has been
recalled.
To FARMERS AND CoNTRAcroRs.-T
farmers and contractors of the valley are
referred to the advertisement of Quarter
master Cabannis, for proposals for furnish
ing the Post at Fort Walla Walla with
hay, oats, barley and wood. Payment will
be made in gold coin or It's equivalent.
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poLr1cAL SprAklNG-Hon Frank P Ducan will
address tie citizens of Walla Walla county upon the
political ssucsof tie dfyat the Democratic Ratiaca
ton meeting on Wednesday next
THE ORC Fro M1NEs-Mr. L. P. Bostwick, who
came down this week from ORC Fino informs us that
the prospects Of miners that LICE arc better than
ever before since the discovery Of the mines. The
new al diggnes are yielding surprisingly well
Ros ess & McNamaua-two men-cleaned up one
day last week, from their hill CAIN on Orc Fino
CreCk-afiertwo days ground sluicing-one hundred
ounces OF dust. Mr.. B. states that there is great
scarcity of hands in the mines and that five hundred
men coull now find constant empl iyment there at
five dollars per day. Hundreds of the miners who
are now rushing off to the Boise mines would no
doubt do much better by going to Orc Fno.
THE COLUMBIA RIVER M1xEs.-The Columbia river
mines arc beginning to assume the importance they
merit The demands Of the miners there arc suff
cient now to justify steamer in running to Priest
Rapids and the travel thither is constantly ncreas
ing. JVe venture the prediction that the result Ct
this seasons work On the c, unbia river will show
fair average yield with any other mines in the up
per country.
REDUCTION. The Auburn Canal com
pany have reduced the price of water from
fifty to twenty five cents per inch.
FRE1GHTs FOR BoIsE-Messrs. ia
cobs & Co., sent out to Boise this week
ten laroe WAGONS with fifty Thousand