AORERE GOLD FIELD.

Colonist, Issue 50, 13 April 1858, Page 3

AORERE GOLD FIELD.

A CORRESPONDENT Wl'itCS aS follows t The diggings here are progressing steadily. Although many parties on Slate River are said to be doing well—and owing to the dryness of the season I have no doubt such is the case—still beyond all question Golden Gully is the best goldfield yet discovered in the province. Deep sinking is now becoming very general, and it is with much pleasure I bear testimony to the enterprise and perseverance of Messrs. P. Russell, J. M'Hone, H. Hunt, and J. Bennett, who were amongst the first to engage in deep sinking. They have now reached the enormous depth of one hundred and eighteen feet, without- timbering. When at a depth of forty feet, they had to contend with foul air and black damp, which at last became so overpowering that they had to suspend operations until they made a air-pump. It is not deemed safe to go further down without slabbing, and for this purpose the sinking isdelayed for a few days, when I hope the party will again commence with renewed energy, and that their labor may meet with that reward which they deserve.

Now I wish to make one or two remarks on this subject:—From what I am able to learn, it appears that Mr. Superintendent Robinson, when on the goklfields, offered to assist deep-sinking parties near Washbourne's Flat. If such was the case then, surely assistance would not he refused in this caste, where it is so much needed. The parties refered to are the only ones who are thoroughly testing the value of our goldilelds by the expensive and laborious system of deep-sink-ing ; and I certainly do think our Executive would be fully, justified in rendering some pecuniary assistance, especially,when it is remembered that in the event of deep-sinking bringing to light valuableanriferous deposits, they themselves would reap the most extended benefit. In conclusion, I may mention that gold was disco vci;ediu the claim referred to above at a depth of 105 feet.