When was it published?

March 25, 1860 in Daily National Democrat

Domestic News March 25, 1860

Daily National Democrat

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Migration Or Settlement, Economic

Q: What keywords are associated?

Washoe Rush, Carson Valley, Provisions Scarce, Town Lots, Fraser River Excitement

Marysville, Yuba County, California

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What is this article about?

A massive rush of people to Washoe from San Francisco and Sacramento mirrors the Fraser River excitement, leading to scarce and expensive provisions, high town lot prices in Carson City up to $100 per front foot, and more people than the area can sustain this season.

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The Rush For Washoe.—Every day parties are being fitted out at San Francisco and Sacramento for Washoe. A gentleman of Sacramento, who has just returned from Carson Valley, informs the Standard that the rush of people is almost as great as during the Fraser river excitement: provisions are scarce, and, of course, very high in price. Town lots in Carson City are selling at enormous prices, ranging as high as $75 and $100 per front foot on the main street. It will be several months before any large supply of provisions or goods of any kind can be conveyed to that place or distributed throughout the mines. It is believed there are more people there now than make a living at this season of the year

What sub-type of article is it?

Migration Or Settlement Economic

What keywords are associated?

Washoe Rush Carson Valley Provisions Scarce Town Lots Fraser River Excitement

Where did it happen?

Washoe

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washoe

Outcome

provisions scarce and high-priced; town lots in carson city selling for $75-$100 per front foot; more people present than can make a living at this season

Event Details

Every day parties are being fitted out at San Francisco and Sacramento for Washoe. A gentleman of Sacramento who has just returned from Carson Valley reports the rush of people is almost as great as during the Fraser river excitement. It will be several months before large supplies of provisions or goods can reach the area or mines.