, 1878-01-25
NEWS FROM ALASKA.
WEANGEL, A. T., Jan. 10, lo'

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section being appreciated by the
readers of your paper, will record
at this port during the
past two months. Weather during
the period dated, has been rcmar *
able; mild and rainy has been ITS
principal features. Sloshing about
in the mud has caused us to become
as webb footed as Oregonisns. Dur
ing the month of November we had
but three nights of frost, nineteen
davs Of rain, six cloudy days wlthou'
rain, and five clear days.
December was introduced with a
light frost, and during the month the
weather was % days Of rain, , cloudy
davs without rain, 4 clear days and |
dav of snow-squals- the depth OF
snowfall, one inch. The lowest
stage of thermometer during Decem'
Der was 26 degrees, highest 46 de-
grees. average stage during the
month, 81 degrees. As further evl
dence of the mildness of our climate,
permit me to state that in window
of my sanctum is a rose bush now IN
full bloom, and which has been ever
since the first day of December
Prevailing winds here during the
past sixty days have been East and
Southeast, which accounts for mild
ness of climate.
FROM CASSIAR.
Messrs. Sylvester and Humphreys
arrived here from the gold-held on
December 21st and report very mild
weather at the mines and not much
snow. They had much difficulty in
coming down the Stickine river on
account of no ice, except little near
the banks. Several companies are
at work tunnelling on the first north
fork of McDame's creek, and are do.
ing well, taking out about sixty
ounces per week. Provisions are
scarce at the mines; butter and ba-
con there is none and but little -four
and sugar. Miners going to these
mines on the ice must take plenty Of
supplies with them.
HOLIDAYS AT WRANGEL.
Christmas eve was ushered in by a
grand rattle for Christmas cakes, af-
ter which came magnificent display
of eatables and drinkables, which be-
ing free to all, everybody partook
thereof and became happy. Hootze
moo and all other brands of liquor
flowed in abundance, and in honor
to the residents of Wrangsl, be it
said, that on this occasion, no white
man created any disturbance. The
only oommotion was by an Indian,
and he | regret to say is a native of
Washington Territory. AS mid.
night approached our attention was
attracted towards the Indian village.
The school and church-going portion
of the Indians had at this hour col
lected in numbers near two hundred,
and were on the march towards
town singing as they came. Arriv-
ing at the residence of their teacher
Mrs. Mcfarland, they halted and
serenaded her by singing several
hymns. Their singing was admir-
able considering the length of time
they have been under tuition. AS |
listened to these natives, who are
seeking to become enlightened and
benefited by the teachings of Christ
ianity, / could not but admire their
seeming sincerity and reflect that
they were showing good example
to many of US who claim to be their
superiors in all things. Christina.
dawned forth with an easterly wind
and rain, which somewhat dampened
the spirits OF our inhabitants. As
the day advanced, however, the rain
let up somewhat, and the people
circulated around and enjoyed each
Others congratulations The dsy
passed of in perfect harmony; and,
as evening approached, all those who
love to tip the fantastic toe we're pre-
pairing for the masquerade ball. At
sP. NJ. dours were open, and being
supplied with complimentary" /
wended forth TO the ball and behell
about t~snty couples 5, Of whom many
we're in gay and costly costume, he.
ing the hsndiwork Of Indians.
Leaving the scene Of gsieiy strolled
to the residence Of Tov.ahatt, a
chief Of the Stiekines. The church
and school people we're giving an en-
isrtsinmsut at bis house, and he hav.
ing given me 30 understand that th.
presence Of myself and friends, at
the feast, would be considered an
honor, greatly appreciated by oil,