Locomotive, Volume 9, Number 3, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 June 1849 — Page 3

California News.--The following is an extract of a letter from one of the boys, now on the road to California. It. is dated the 20th, at Fort Childs, and mailed at Linden, Mo., on the 31st. The boys have seen hard times, and no doubt will see more before they get through, but as long as they keep in good spirits, and are well, they will get along. Two of the companies from this place, the Ohr and Culley messes, have disposed of one of their wagons and joined their teams--they have 8 mules in harness and 2 for a change; it would have been impossible for them to get through without doing this, while by so doing they have a strong team. We expect to hear from them again at Ft. Laramie, should there be an opportunity, to send letters back. <In Camp, near Ft. Childs, Platte river> } May 20, 1849. } I embramce [embrace] an unexpected opportunity of sending you a few lines. We left the Kanzas river, as you are probably aware, on the 7th, and arrived here on the 18th inst., a distance of 245 miles, in 11 days. Little did I think, on leaving the Kanzas, that we would so soon see the Elephant, but there is no mistake about the matter now; he is all along on this route. We joined in with a company from Illinois and Ohio, the 1st day after leaving the Kanzas, numbering 62 persons, and 19 wagons. In the evening, after supper, we met and organized, electing James Fash, an experienced mountaineer, Captain, and Wm. B. Greer Lieutenant. We traveled the first 4 or 5 days without difficulty, or anything of much interest. There was, however, one death on the second day's march, Mr. Roush, of Illinois. The feelings I had on seeing the poor man put under ground, without a word being said, are indiscribable. We noticed two other fresh graves, one from diahrea [diarrhea], and the other an accidental discharge of a gun. The Saturday following our departure from the Kanzas, we found our mules failing very fast, and that it was impossible to get along with the load we then had. Next day, (Sunday,) we commenced unloading, and throwing out such articles as we could best spare. We here made arrangements with a pack mule man to add his mule to our team, and take what little he had, so that next morning we were able to get along with a little better speed. We were not the only ones in this predicament. We reached the Platte late on Thursday, the 17th, where we found it impossible to proceed any farther without lightening our load. Our Captain thought it advisable to try and reach the fort the next morning, which we did, about 11 o'clock on Friday. We tried here to dispose of some articles to lighten our load, but those before us had been in the same fix, and found it a bad chance. A person that would follow after these trains could make a fortune by picking up articles left by the road side. The Pittsburg company left about 2,000 lbs. in sugar, salt, castings, cooking utensils, trunks, &c. &c. We have thrown out of our wagon everything in the shape of a box or trunk, except mine, which the boys thought best to keep, and sacked everything, clothes and all. It is now our intention to try and reach Fort Laramie with wagons, where we intend packing through to the mines on mules. A party of about 500 Sioux Indians came into our camp yesterday, and relieved us of a great many articles. They were on their way to fight the Pawnees. It was amusing to see our boys gathering up their guns, pistols, and knives, as they came riding into camp. They were friendly, and soon made signs for something to eat. We rolled out on the ground bread and meat, and they grabbed and fought like dogs for it. After this we com

menced trading for mocasins and buffalo robes. I gave a cotton handerchief that cost only a dime, full of meal, for a beautiful robe, fringed around and beaded on the skin side; a pair of mocasins [moccasins] for a quart of beans. We bought 5 robes and 12 pair of mocasins [moccasins] at the same rates. Before they left they stole some bridles, &c. We were cheered by seeing a company just from the gold mines, on Friday morning. They left on the 1st of November, and wintered at Salt Lake, Mormon settlement.--They were 30 days coming from the Lake. They said there would be no difficulty in reaching the mines if our mules would hold out, and that gold was to be had in immense quantities. One of them collected $750 in half a day. They advised us to go by the Mormon settlement, as it was the best way, and we would have a chance to recruit mules, provisions, &c. Our friends, Harrisons and others of their mess, became dissatisfied with our company, and left, taking off about half the company. They informed some of the company that they did not wish to remain for the reason that our team, with some others, would fail, and they did not wish to be detained--they went without as much as saying good bye. Among the things we were compelled to leave was our gold washer, that cost $40 in New York--a sacrifice indeed. Notwithstanding the difficulties we have gone through we are still in good spirits, and have hopes of getting safely through, and better than all, we have good health. Some of my young friends may be glad indeed they could not leave home. As yet I do not regret the trip; but knowing what I do now it would take some persuasion to induce me to take the trip over again. If any are going to California this summer, by this route, I would advise them to get the Mexican mules and load light--6 mules should not draw more than 1,500 lb, less if possible. I understand 600 wagons had passed the fort up to 9 o'clock yesterday; averaging 4 to a wagon would make 2,400 persons--this I presume, is about one-half. There is no danger to be apprehended from the Indians, while so many people are continually in sight of one another. A. ----- A called meeting was held of the council on Thursday morning, at which various minor matters relating to different sidewalks were adopted. Nothing of general public interest was acted on. ----- A crowd.—There were more people in town on last Saturday, than we have seen for a long time —the street appeared to be perfectly crowded.— We noticed this more particularly at the time a span of horses ran off with a carriage—they smashed two or three wagons, upset their own carriage, and tore harness and tongues all to pieces. Fortunately no person was injured, but the street was filled with people in a moment. -----

4th of July. On Monday last the teachers of

the Sabbath schools met and made the preliminary arrangements for their celebration on the 4th. The State House square is selected as the ground, and, the Orator is to be selected from the Baptist church. A. W. Brouse was appointed Marshal. All the preliminaries were arranged for the celebration.

Peru Railroad. We had occasion togosome

10 or 12 miles along the line of the Peru railroad

a short time since, and found through that distance

the road was ready for the timbers, except in one

or two places. The bridge over Fall creek is not vet erected, but nearly all the timbers are on the

ground. They are " hurrying up the cakes" along

this line.

J The army worms are still at work in some places

NOTICE A called meeting of the Independent Relief Engine and Hose Company, will beheld on Monday Evening, June 18th at 8 o'clock, at the Council Chamber, when business of importance will be laid before the meeting. By order of the President JOHN EISBING, Sec, pro, tern. 33cm. " A babe in a house it a well-spring of pleasure, a messenger of peace and love : Jfet it is a talent of trust, a loan to be rendered back with interest." On the 9th a Son to Mr. Berger. On the 10th a Daughter to William Drum.

JUarrlajjcs. "O happy lot, and hallowed, even as the joy of angels, Where the goldenchain of godliness is entwined witht he roses of J ove. At Dover, New Jersey, on the 6th inst., by Rev. Charles L. Mills, Miss Laura A. Mills, daughter of Jabez Mills Esq., of Dover, to Charles A. Ray, of this city. " LICENSES ISSUED TO Ashley Smith and Sarah Ann Kimberlin, on the 9th. Patrick Sullivan and Caroline Lewis, on the 14th.

Seatfca. " O Death, what art thon 1 strange and solemn alchymist, Elaborating life's elizirfrom these clayey crucibles." On the 14th, Mrs. Sarah McFarlin.

PAY UP! PAY UP!!

THE undersigned particularly requests those indebted to him, either by note or book accounts, to come forward immediately and pay them. His wants compel him to make this last call on those indebted to him.

je!6-3t JOHN M. WOOD. -

FRESH STOCK OF DRUGS. Samuel A. Duval, (SUCCESSOR. TO J. RAMSEY,) INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA.

WHOLESALE & Retail Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Brushes, Perfumery, &cA &c, &c. . Is just receiving his Summer Stock from the Eastern Markets, and he respectfully requests all persons who desire to purchase any articles in his line to call and examine his stock before pur

chasing elsewhere, as he is determined to sell as low as any establishment in the state. . .

Store one door east of J. Little & Co., je!6

PUBLIC NOTICE. At a meeting of the City Council of Indianapolis, held at their chamber, on Monday the 4th inst., the following petition was presented, viz: . ' To the City Council of, Indianapolis: . The undersigned, appointed to locate the depot at Indianapolis, of the Terre Haute and. Richmond Railroad Company, would respectfully represent, that said depot lias been located on the north half of block No. .94, in said city, and that it is uesirable to occupy Louisiana street, between the west side of West street, and the west side of Meridian street, and also to con-i nect from this point with the depot of the Madison and Indianapolis Railroad Company, with a track or tracks for said railroad, with privilege to use thereon steam or horse power, or both, as said company may determine. For all which privileges the undersigned, in behalf of said railroad company, would respectfully petition, under the provision, of the ordinance in relation to the construction and connection of railroads through the city of Indianapolis. C ROSE, I J.D.EARLY, Committee. D DEMMLNG, . Indianapolis, May, 181,! ." And thereupon it was ' Ordered, That the Secretary give notice that the Council will meet on Monday, the 2d day of July, A.D., 1849, at their chamber in said city, at l o'clock P.M., for the purpose of considering and determining the subject matter of said petition, under the provision of the ordinance referred to therein, of which all persons interested will take notice. By order of the City Council. - . JAMES G. JORDAN, Sec'y. Indianapolis, June 11, 1849. jel6-3t ;

' BORROWED. SOME persons harrowed a cross cut t-aw, about 6 feet long; a wheel barrow, with the right handle broken off; a wagon cover, and various tools, from the undersigned, both before and after the fire, that he would be thankful to have returned. Those that have borrowed any of these articles, or any tools belonging; to me, will confer a favor by returning them immediately. jei6-3t JOSEPH I. STRETCHER.

' ;M IKE

DENTISTRY.

DR. H. P. NORRIS, having per, manently located in Indian-

7 r aDolis. offers hi9 professional servi-

fcea to the citizens of this place and

I rx vicinity, ana nones to receive a noe-

ral share of public patronage.

He is prepared to perform all usual operations in Dental Surgery, embracing the latest improvement in the Science. He has spared no pains', or expense, in procut ing the most approved materials and instruments for Filling, Inserting,' and Extracting Teeth, havinc the experience of ten years successful practice, he is preparecfto offer great inducements to those wishing teeth inserted on gold plate. ' Dr. Norris feels justified in asstrring the public that he will render satisfaction to all who may favor him with a trial of his skill and mechanism. All operations warranted. Office on Washington street, opposite Temperanc Hall. Je231-