Pedro, and Upper Gila, and also that of Messilla, contain large
bodies of productive lands, and all the cereals grow luxuriantly
therein. THAT THERE IS MUCH SILVER IN THE TERRITORY THERE IS NO
DOUBT, but it requires capital to develop it. As yet but little
progress has been made in mining. Evidences of old works are seen
on many of the water courses, but operations have not yet been
recommenced, except at Arizona, Sopori, and Ariaola, principally
because the country is very partially settled, and it is not safe
to be at any distance from the mass of the population, and the
troops. Copper ore is found in many localities, but little gold
is yet discovered. If the road from El Paso to Fort Yuma be
located by Parke's route, as many suppose, A FINE COUNTRY WILL BE
OPENED on the Gila and Lower San Pedro, which will produce ample
supplies. The Territory presents no difficulties of importance tothe successful establishment of the road. Frequent stations and
PROPER PROTECTION ARE ONLY REQUISITE TO ENSURE SUCCESS AS
COMPLETELY AS THE MOST SANGUINE ANTICIPATE. Should Sonora, or
even a portion of it be organized, this will be one of the most
pleasant localities of our country. A delightful climate, plenty
of fine fruit, facility of supply by a port on the Pacific,
semi-weekly mails from the east and west,--are only some of the
attractions which it would possess.

Sonora is quiet. Many of the wealthy men there are in favor of
annexation, it is said, but they have to keep silent on the
subject for fear of noisy patriots, who would proclaim them
traitors at once, if they made a parade of their inclinations.
The San Antonio and San Deigo mail passes through Tueson once a
fortnight, and seems to have met with no important obstacle yet.
A drove of mules accompanies it, which are harnessed in turn.
When regular stations are established its speed will be much