The Placer herald., 1867-04-20
VALLEY VIEW CORRESPONDENCE.
VALLEY View. APRIL IL. 1867.


Editors Herald:-In view of the rivalry al
present existing throughout the several mining
camps and the lively interest displayed in pros
pecting for quartz by the citizens Of Placer
county, have thought that few lines from one
Of Placer's choice spots might interest and attract
the attention of those who are In search Of 70.
vorable prospecting localities. The name Of
Whisky Diggings is not only familiar to:many Of
your readers, but will retain place In the men,
ory Of many who have long since satisfied their
thirst for the precious metals and gone to other
shores. The 'Old camp still has superior induce.
ments' which should be known to those who are
In search Of suitable apots for permanent loca-
tions. To the Farmer, Tradesman, and indus.
trious class of new corners who arc in search of q
place to settle We extend hearty welcome 10
visit our mines and neighborhoed and see for
themselves.
Our large and we'll defined quarts veins are
easily worked. They contain rich specimens Of
gold and sulphurets. The rock is soft and very
easily crushed by light stamps. We have al.
State, built and owned by the Gold Quarry Min.
ing Company. George D. Roberts, well known
throughout the State, is the present Superinten.
dent, and wherever George takes hold things
have got to move.
Our facilities for wood and water are ample
and invariably cause comment from those who
visit US from other mining camps
trious citizen-Mr. Crosby-is actively prosecu.
ting the work on bis mine, which is daily in
creasing in appearance and promises 10 be one of
the richest mines In the State. Mr.. g., intends
10 put up first class mill the coming summer.
Mr.. Hank Williams has recently struck q rich
vein Of gold bearing quartz and intends develop
ing 1t Immediately. Messrs. Huck h Co., are get
ting out very rich rock from their ledge. In fact
everybody in this vicinity is highly clated at
their prospects. IeI
Our neighbors below, IN the valley, seem to be
busy in cutivaing :heir rich fields, and assisting
dame nature t. yield bountiful harvest.
Our town, Valley View, occupies the site for
its name from its ommanding view Of the great
Sacramento valley, and the Coast Range, visible
in the distance as far as the eye can reach. We
know Of no spot bordering on the Sacramento
valley which commands 60 fine o view rs does our
village site.
Valley View has about $50 souls, and is rapidly
increasing in size and appearance. Teams are
materials. The saw and hammer are daily called
into requisitiOn in the erection of buildings for
new comers. Our streets are we'll laid out and
wide, kept in good order and generally neat
RumOr reports an acquisition to our present bust.
ness population in the shape of another mercan.
tile establishment. Our hotels, which number
two, are kept by Gordon and Liedeshurst, con-
nected with each are large and commodious sta.
bles. We have one store, livery stable, and
blacksmith shop, which at present constitutes our
business places We are almost daily visited by
the fair ladies of Lincoln, and the Valley, which
makes "feller" feel that he lives in christian
land. II they only knew how sad we feel to see
them leave am sure they would have some sym.
pathy for US poor souls.
As it is about mail time l will close and when
have time again will let you know something Of
the political status of Valley View and its vicin
ty, together with some local items. Believe me.
your well wisher, the DOCTOR.