[News from the Short Route, Deseret News, June 20, 1855]

 

News from the Short Route

BETWEEN THIS CITY AND CARSON VALLEY, AND THE SETTLEMENT AND CROPS AT THAT PLACE.

            Messrs Thomas De Pitt and George Tyler of Carson Valley arrived on the 16th inst.  Mr. Pitt informs us that they left Carson River on the 1st of June, intending to meet Elder Hyde and company and pilot them in, but our readers are already aware that that company went the northern route.

            Messrs Pitt and Tyler report the water scarce on the route they traveled, but grass plenty. — They started a direct course for the south shore of Great Salt Lake, struck Lt. Beckwith's trail of the 5th morning, and traveled on and off as it deviated from their course, hence the amount of water on their track would vary from that on the Beckwith route, and appears to be much scarcer, but this may be mainly due to the present dry weather.

            Many Indians were met with, all of whom, with one trifling exception, were very friendly.

            The crops at Carson looked remarkably well, and promised an abundance for all the wants of that region.

            The large majority of Settlers are in favor of our western boundary including them, and of course will be highly pleased upon the arrival of Judges Hyde and Stiles, and with the action of the last Legislative Assembly concerning them.

            J. & E. Reese & Co. have a splendid grist mill in operation, and the people are industrious and energetic in building, fencing, and making other good and permanent improvements.

            The health of the community is, as usual, very good, and the prospects for gold in the East Fork of Carson river are said to be very flattering.

            The gentlemen who furnished the above information will start back in 8 or 10 days, and are able and willing to pilot any persons through who desire to save distance, and also, proffer to take letters.  They can be found at Mr. E. Reese's dwelling house, a few steps north of the Public Works Shop.       

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