10231, 10232, 10233. Daily Alta California, San Francisco, California, June 15th, 1870. Arizona. (Special Correspondence Of the Alta.)

Daily Alta California San Francisco, California June 15th, 1870 ARIZONA. ( SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE ALTA. ) THE NEW MINES-WHAT CAPITALISTS ARE DOING- DESCRIPTION OF LODES-THE APACHE TROUBLE- ROUTES AND MODES OF TRAVEL--HINTS FOR MINERS. CAMP DATE CREEK, May 27th, 1870. Since writing my last letter a few weeks ago, I have been consid— erably about in this neighborhood, prospecting myself with regard to the gold mines recently discovered in Martinez District, and referred to in my last letter— (This letter was published in the ALTA of the 30th — ED e ALTA.) I find the fever of their extra— ordinary rich discovery , and showing made of so much free gold near the surface, has already reached a great many adventurers , who are daily arriving from Wickenburg , Prescott, and other settlements not far distant. The excitement here is running high; and as far as we can see at present, is well founded. A few blasts put in two of the leading locations yesterday, have thrown out a wonderful lot of free gold—bearing rock; and at the Mil— i tar y Camp here, gold is now at a discount. Among the early comers here, I will mention Messrs. Robert Barton and Charles P. Stanton, who were first attracted here by some samples of rock shown them by ranchmen from here, when at the Vulture Mine. Since their arrival many locations have been made, some of which have been since developed, and prove the richness and extent of this district beyond a doubt. Mr. Barton having business at the Vulture Mine and San Francisco, left us about a week ago, taking with him some samples of ore from the leading claims, to be sent to New York. Since then, his opinion of the richness of these locations has been conf irmed by further developments. Messrs Sexton and Taylor, of the Vulture Mine, have also been here, and we believe left us fully convinced that there are other big mines in this territory besides the Vulture. Several well known capit— a lists of San Francisco, New York and Hartford, are among the locators , and as soon as the necessary work is done on the locations, to hold them according to the district mining laws , preparations will be made for the working of the ore. Among the first and principal locations made is the May Flower , Queen of Palmira, Montezuma, Real Del Monte, Martinez and Corn— ucopia, all of which are locations on apparent separate veins , some distance apart, and cropping out boldly for great distances . The course of these veins is nearly east and west, with a north— er1y pitch very much like the Vulture Lode, and the chief form— ation is very similar to that Of Grass Valley, California. The ARIZONA- Continued. ore is very fine grain and carries considerable free gold, no base metals, but like the Grass Valley ores, some fine looking sulfurets of iron, only not near as much as at Grass Valley. Martinez and Date Creek, both carrying considerable water all the year round, are within easy reach of the mines, and grease wood , though small, is also plenty close by. No doubt these mines would have long ere this been discovered, had it not been for the dreadful Apaches, who have been, and are a great drawback to this district. Colonel R.F. even now , O' Beirne, the commander of the Military Post here, deserves much credit for the active and able manner in which he has assisted in making discoveries and necessary the recent comers here , developments. Though not very many men at his command, an escort was kindly furnished the early adventurers here, until now we are quite strong enough to go anywhere, with fresh parties arriving daily. It is evident now that these mines must attract a great many people from all parts of the country. I will therefore close this letter with a few remarks as to their exact locality, the best route and manner in getting here from San Francisco, etc . : San Francisco to San Pedro, by steamer, fare $20, time 48 hours: San Pedro to Los Angeles, via railway, fare $2.50: Los Angeles to San Bernardino, 65 miles, fare $5, time 10 hours; daily line- There is a weekly line of stages from San Bernardino to Prescott , Arizona via La Paz, Vulture City, Wickenburg and Camp Date Creek, leaving San Bernardino every Wednesday morning at 7 0' clock, and arriving at Prescott, 410 miles , the following Tuesday noon, through fare $80: San Bernardino to La Paz, Arizona 167 miles , $35; La Paz to Vulture City and Wickenburg, 120 miles, $25 ; Wickenburg to Camp Date Creek or the mines, 28mi1es, $10; making in all from San Francisco to this place $97.50 actual traveling expenses. The stages run day and night, and considering the road and exceedingly hot climate, make excellent time. There are at some of which good meals are stations all along the road served, but it is well for all passengers coming over the road to be always provided with a few days of eatables, and especially with a well covered canteen for water, as this article is always in demand- The road is good, with the exception of most of that portion, lying between San Bernardino and La Paz , which, on account of the deep sand and hot climate, makes it dreadful to the travelers . No fear of trouble with the Apaches need be expected until within some thirty miles of the Vulture Company's works, or Wickenburg. A person traveling in Arizona should never be without a good breech—loading shot—gun, with plenty of buckshot cartridges, or else a Henry rifle, for the Apache is liable to make his appear— ance when least expected. Good miners, accustomed to rough it, will do well here— all ARIZONA- Continued. others I would advise to stay away for the present. There can be no doubt whatever that this is destined to be a district of great importance, but it is to be hoped that no great rush of people will come here until matters are a little more settled, and the mines more developed