WHITECOMB.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 268, 20 March 1873, Page 6

WHITECOMB.

(From our own Correspondent.) I have nothing extraordinary or sensational to report ; still, I have the satisfaction that the news I have is good. If I thought proper, I at certain times could send you sensational items — such as one man attempting to cleave another with an axe, but fortunately hitting the door instead; meets for pugilistic encounters, &c. ; but as such news would only interest the principals and their friends, I consider it best to treat such acts with the silent contempt they deserve. The good news comes from the Upper Waikaia. Two claims hava been bottomed (at least are on the edge of the deep ground) and have obtained good prospects. Let it suffice for the present to state that the ground is payable, and that I have not the least doubt that when theiSlaims are opened up properly, the yields will be very good. I saw upwards of three ounces of rough gold; it is water-worn, and the specs vary from pennyweight pieces downwards. In all probability, when it becomes known that gold is struck in the new ground there will be a rush here ; but 1 again warn those at a distance that there is really nothing to rush for, and, as I havfi before stated, that although there is not the "least doubt that there are heavy deposits of gold, continuing for a distance of a good many miles down the river ; yet I believe, in most places, the precious metal will cost its full value to procure, as the river is so rough with big stones and subject to floods, which causes a great loss of time. At the same time, to any parties of strong, able men who are looking out for a spec, and who are not afraid of either work or water, and do not grudge one or two year's labor taking up tail and flood races, I would say take a look at the Waikaia and judge for yourselves. The Whitecomb and surrounding gullies, chough the diggers are few, keep up a steady and fair average yield, and will do so for many years to come. In the new country, at the head of Welshmans Gully, there are a few parties gone for the summer, but I have not heard how they are getting on. The weather at present has been firstrate ; and the potatoes, although at one time doubtful, will be a very good crop, I nearly forgot to state that a number of shares have changed hands lately on the Waikaia — one oanny Highland man bought a share for a nominal sura, which is yielding him good dividends.