, 1878-01-25
NEWS FROM ALASKA.
WEANorL, a. T., Jan. 10, 1875

section being appreciated by the
readers of your paper, | will record
occurrences at this port during the
past two months. Weather during
the period dated, has been rcmar Is
able; mild aud rainy has been ITS
principal features. Sloshng about
IN the mud has caused us to become
rs webb footed as OregonianS. Dur
ing the month Of November we had
but three nights of frost, nineteen
davs Of rain, six cloudy days without
rain. and five clear days.
December was introduced with
LIGHT frost, and during the month the
weather was % DAYS Of rain, } cloudy
DAYS without rain, 4 clear days and |
day of snow-squals the depth OF
snowfall, one inch. The lowest
stage of thermometer during Decem'
ber 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 gOldheld on
December 2lst 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 tunneling 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 flour
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 drnkables, 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 commotion was by an Indian,
and he regret to say is 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 a good example
10 many Of US who claim to be their
superiors in all things. Christmas
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 aud enjoyed each
Others congratulations The dav
passed of in perfect harmony; aud,
as evening approached, all those who
love to tip the fantastic toe were pre-
pairing ior the masquerade ball. At
sP. NJ. doors we're open, aud beiug
supplied 9th complimentary |
-.nded forth 20 the hall and hehell
about tssu,y couples, Of whom many
we're in gay End costly costume, bs
ing the bsudiwofk of lndaus.
Leaving ths scene Sc gsicty ] stroIlei
O. the residsucs ct T0v a. ait. q
chief oi ths ~uck.nss TIE church
and srhgnl people werr giving o. eu
tsr1airmsnt a. be house. AL he tav.
iug given ms ta understand that fh.
presence of myss.i arJ frsnds. az
th~ ssssr uoaA - r6rsiFraI o.
koao7, greatly spprresgsI bs a.