The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-26
THE HAYDEN SURVEY.

INTERESTING INCIDENTS or THE MARcH-DIs-
covRRY OF ooNcHoLoaIcAL SPECIMENS
ECCENTRIcITIEs OF TIN ROCKY MOUNTAIN
sHREP-THE ROSETTA MINES.
IS CAMP SOUTHERN COLORADO,
June II, 1875.
Az we advance southwark through Colorado
the climate becomes warmer, the dora grows
more tropical ana the character OF the wsole
country changes. The midday sun pours down
It's screening rays, parchng the earth and lap
ping up al the moisture OF the small streams and
lakes leaving only little In an occasional river
bed, which, on account OF Its greater drainage,
survives the Others. The cacti increase
in SIZE and numbers, and huge trees OF
completely brancned species abound every
where. The smaller yeiloH-aowered pricxly
pear multiplles over .ne sandy taoielands
and blends the eolors OF It's large, RIGA blossoms
with the scarlet lowers OF the globe cactus. The
marshes and wet lands are rich In their rare and
snowy plants, wnle the nora Of the higher eleva-
tions above timber line, is varied and beautiful.
In many places for stTetcRes or miles aud miles
the country presents barren, rocky tracts or
sandy deserts, while in the low river bottoms the
vegetation ~ rank and uxuriant. Insects become
more Numerous. ana at every successive camp we
make these small vermin as well as larger, In the
way OF mice. toads and small snakes, grow m ore
annoying and Obnoxious for a time. II Is any
thing but pleasant on aMaklng IN tbs early
morning TO discover perhaps couple OF young
reptiles even though they may be harmless, crawl.
ing between the blankets Of oass bed, or TO Ind
full grown toad comfortably enscoaced In one's
shoe. or even to be made aware OF a neat OF neld
mice under the pillow; yet this frequeRtly
occurs. But these are unavoida able companions,
and one becomes used 70 their presence IN the
course Of few WEEKS, particularly n there are
venemous species among them. Great care must
be taken, however, In selecting q resting place,
to keep at distance from any holes Ia which
mathematics may be secreted, Tor in dry, sandy
districts they are always abundant
THB PHOTOGRAPHIC PARTY
OF the expedition, having separated from the
other branches some days previoHs renamed
over at Canyon City on sunday, the 18th OF Jane,
in order 70 dispose Of the extra luggage, photo
graphic Instruments ana provisions which had
been forwarded 70 US from Denver. Having ar
ranges the cargo satisfactorily for the morrow's
start, we spent the afternoon 10 reconno isanCe
OF the interesting country surrounding Us.
We tried tho hot soda baths, ana were
greatly refreshed thereby, for which we were
charged the modest sum Of nifty cents apiece
after WHICH NO crossed the river 10 the north side
snd visited the cold mineral springs from which
we drunk long and copioasy. During the after.
noon, In passing small pond, was fortunate
nine distinct species OF smells, all or them diminu.
tIve but representing the genera helfx, hel,cind.
UHrina, ItrnnGa, plIpa and phga. The msnibers
OF this branch Of natural history are so scarce in
the Territory that the obtaining OF such q con.c.
ton In nearly the same spot was very encour.
aging for The summers prospects.
At four O'Clock the next morning most Of the
camp was aslir; FOR 1t was desirable, having an
extraordinarily heavy load. to 10 OF before the
heat OF the day. Ths welcome yet unweicome
call or "Gfub-plle !" apprsed the dnatory ones
that u was time for breakfast. The sound was q
pleasant enc TO our olamorous stomachs, but
very upwecome one to our seep-craving
propensltles. By haltpast six the packs were ad.
Justed ana all In readiness for starting. Nothing
OF particular interest occurred on the marcn, but
the stage road from Canyon city TO Rosita took us
through some beautiful scenery, ana as 10 as.
cended 1900 feet IN ten miles, winding around the
mountain sides as on Juttag shelves We obtained
fine prospect Of the country below for nny
miles or more being able to see the entire route
Of our last two days. journey wnicn lay, in ap-
pearance, scarcely mile away. We camped on
oak Greek, small mountain stream, IN delight
fu valley, protected on oil sides by nigga, rocky
bills, 70 the west Of which, we we're told, there
were numbers OF mountain sheep which fire.
quented the nigRer PEAKS. At half-past ten A. A.,
On account or the heaviness Of the packs and the
mountainous character Of the war No had