Author: dave

SUNDAY FEB 2 /51

I set out Monday for Stockton with the Team & arived there on Thursday at 12 0 Clock.        times continues very dull. Saw George well and hearty  Set out again on Thursday for the Hill where I arived on Saturday 12 0 Clock.  On thursday Morning while I was in Stockton a Man was Shot by another, on the Spanish Slough road about 8 Miles from Stockton.        the Ball entered under the Shoulder Blade and came out of his brest.  The doctors Say he cannot live.  he ran 2 Miles after he was Shot to a ranch, thus foiling the Murders design to rob him.       he had considerable dust with him.  as yet no clue has been got of the perpitrater of this Cold Blooded Murder.  Another Man was killed on the Mokelome road, by a Grisaly      his remains were found the next Morning horable Mangled by the claws and teeth of the Monster.  On thursday Evening last I had the pleasure of enjoying the Society of two young ladies .  I almost immagined Myself home again.  Although the females have got in the habit of late of calling Men tyrants, I will do them the honor of Saying that their company is quite agreeable in California, but by the appearence of things we will not be able to enjoy their presance any where Many years longer

SUNDAY FEB 9th 1851

On Tuesday last, Some person or persons unknown entered the Cabin of one of our nabors by way of the chimny and Stove open a chest taking there from 60 onces of gold dust, and escaped without being perceived although the cabin is situated but a few Steps from this town and in plane Sight from my front door. Three tents were entered thus douring Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.  If such work continues long the Miners will put Judge linch in the Chair.     he is severe but administers the best law for the Vagabonds, who are prauling about watching opportunities to rob us of our hard earnings.  on Wednesday Eve George came up here well and hearty.  Preaching today as usual.  today got 2 letters one from L.U. and one from H.D.

 

SUNDAY 16th

Nothing new this week the weather continues dry as usual.  Mr Brown leaves this place today for N.Y. direct I embrace the opportunity by Sending 4 letters one to E.F.H. and one to H S D one to L W H and one to Sister Elizabeth. I accom­panied Mr B to the ferry on the Moquelome River were we bid him adue with his two companions when they had got about half way up the opsite Mountain we Saluted them with three hearty cheers which was cheerfully returned. and it was a beautiful Cheer for their Voices Echoed through Valleys and among the Mountains etc.

SUNDAY 23 /51

Went to Stockton on Monday last  Saw george well and Hearty.  As he was not at Stockton when I got there I got on board of a Sloop and Set Sail down the river to Meet him. we set out on Wednesday Morning and on Thursday afternoon we met him a few Miles above N.Y.   I went on board, and came back to Stockton with them where we arived on Saturday Morning with a cargo of Cabbage Potatoes and various other Articles

SUNDAY MARCH 2 /51

I arived at the Hill on Monday last, found Tods Express in. Got one letter from Sister E and Aunt T           I wrote in reply on Friday.  I am thankful to learn that all My friends are well.  On Saturday received 2 letters one from Miss M. M. S. & one from Sister   all well.  received a line from George also. Spring has opened upon us beautifully notwithstanding the dryness of the Season   the flowers of many diferent collers and forms have come forth in all their beauty upon the hill top in the Valley and along the road Side   cheering the weary traveller as he journeys along by their inspireing beauty and rich perfumes .

SUNDAY 9th

To day has been a day of no little excitement on account of a Murder commited by the Indians and Mr Kirk an acquaintance of Hine was the unhappy victom. The particulars as far as I can learn are as follows. Mr Kirk with two or three other Gentleman and Mexican boy Set out on a Grizely Hunt and on ariveing upon the banks of the Caleveras they Seperated       Mr K taking his Mexican Boy with him.        while traveling through the Bushes the Indians fired at him (by the Statement of the Boy who excaped) from Some thick Bushes behind which the red Skins were concealed, but without effect.   Mr K geting a Sight at them returned two Shots and was in the act of firing a third time when he recived a Shot in his left Brest and fell telling his Boy to take his Gun and Make his escape, which he did and furnished the – above information by which the deseased brothers of which there are 3 found his boddy and berried it near their Cabin at the Mountain Gate.    the Brothers of Mr K have Sworn Vengence on the Indians, and we May expect to hear of some of them being Shot befor long. Made a trip to Stockton the past week   Saw George well and hearty Got a letter on Saturday from H S K of N .Y. Miners are traveling North     Many are bound to the Olamouth digings

SUNDAY MARCH 16th

Last Wednesday was two years Since we Set Sail from N.Y. for San Francisco        we are Still alive and enjoying Gods richest blessings.   two Indians have been Shot the past week by the Kirks for revenge.

SUNDAY 23

We Have frequent Showers resembling those of April at Home.  Its effect is very apparent   The Stately Oak as if determined to wear it dismal garb of winter no longer, puts forth it green folliage in a beautiful Manner and the Flowers to of all kinds and collers apper to Strive for the assendancy in beauty arid the admiration of the passerby         Exhibiting not only their veragated callers but Sending forth Sweet odour to attract the travelers attention and win his admiration.           there are Some beautiful wild flowers here Such as I never Saw befor.  I Shall endever to gather Some Seed to take Home with me.         Made a trip to Stockton the past week Saw George. Owing to my friend and Brother in Christ Capt Attwood, Moveing to Caleveras we have been deprived of our Sabbath Sermons.

SUNDAY MARCH 31 st

Nothing worth of note has transpired the past week unless it be a continuation of frequent Showers etc.

SUNDAY APRIL 6 1851

April Sweet April thou art one of Natures favorite Months one of her choisest companions for when thou dost appear She adorns herself in her richest garments, even as a Bride when her Lover is near.  I love thy beautiful flowers their rich Odours Wafted by the breeze are indeed Sweet to me, thou dost Speek Much of thy Creater of our God and Savior.  Where is the Man that can look upon thee in thy present beauty and lovely- ness and Say there is no God       From the Simple Spear of Grass even we may learn a very useful lesson, as day after day passes away: we See it grow and Some wonder how it grows but See it points to Heaven as if to Say from above I receave all My Strength and thou proud Man who wert Created by that Same power learn of Me to be Meek and lowly.  and acnolage him as the giver of every good and perfect gift.