The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-13
our OoRR1sPpzDoErzrs.
Letter GromReese River.
AUSTIN, n. T.. June 2. 1s6

AUSTIN, n. T., June 2, 1858.
FDIToRs DENoCRAT: As the fourth of June
approaches our mines present a scene Of activ-
ity-men who have taken up an indefinite num-
Der Of feet aud have to get them worked by
that time, and men who are looking around for
claims that they can Jump" on that day, are
all on the alert.
Yesterday AN election was held for The choice
of q District Recorder. There were 7Ul votes
cast in our precinct, which, we think, does
pretty well for town two months old, and con-
sIdering that not more than twO-thirds of the
voters were Uut, as it is an unusually busy
time just now in the mines and very little in-
'eS~st ~SsA 'r|r'r, i~ sfSe> election. During the
afternoon aud cVeG6ng,' ! great m, ny persons
seemed uuus""lly jolly, and liquids being free,
there were Il lew lights TO vary the mouotony
Of the thing, but order was soon restored and
quiet again regned. The election resulted n
majority for WIN. c. Harrington, OF Austin.
Since my last, about forty freight wagons
have arrived from Salt Lake, laden with all
sorts Of produce; also, about the same number,
with families, bringing their dogs, chickens,
swine, ETC., who are settling here. Some OF
our PlacervIlle boys have been prowling around
among the Saints, to see il any of them were
possessed Of more than one wife, intending, if
they ionnd any such, to insist IN an equitable
division. But am happy to report that they
found none possessed of an extra share Of
crIn"line, and so they had no opportunity for
enforcing their virtuous Intentions. They ascer.
tanned that none of those lucky dogs that Sc
cure numerous helpmates ever secede from the
church; that it is only the unfortunate devil
with one wife that becomes disgusted and
takes up his abode among the gentiles. Nearly
every day wagon-lOads Of Immigrants are ARR
wing from California, and all seem to be well
satisfied with the country. The sound of the
hammer and trowel greets the ear from every
direction. and building is progressing rapidly.
An immense amount Of work is now being
done in the mines, as they must all be worked
now 30 bold them, and every claim that is con-
sidered worth anything is being prospected -
The great drawback is the want of help. Ev-
cry one owns feet, and no one can be hired, so
every one is obliged 20 work his own claims
| think il would please you somewhat to see
some 0f our old friends. who were never ac.
cused Of having a Parliality for hard work,
welding the pick and shovel, winch thev d.
with " distinguished ability" "Sich is life"
Though the boys work we'll, vet it goes a little
against the grain, and being Of an industrious
turn Of mind cannot sympathize with thier sour
looks and forcble imprec.tions
A party Of prospect0rS have Just returned
from ab1ut a months tour through the noun
tlins. They crossed 1" the western side Of the
valley, and went up the range Of mountains,
south westerly, nearly lsu miles, to within
about A. miles Of Aurora They bring flat
tering account Of their discoveries, aud are g0-
ing back in a few DAYS The specimens If
quartz which they brought in are very rich
They represent the region they traversed as be-
ing well watered ami having more timber Than
anv other section hereabnuts.
Our old friend, Lew Rumsey, arrived here a
few davs ago, and is trusting" after his own
peculhlr style. We have served hun as we do
all new coners-se; him at work with pick and
shovel. 1t goes hard. but they have To stand
tive are bound 10 have a community Of in-
dG-iIiouS men. ACSrIN.