CHAPTER VI.

Hangtown--First impression of “the Diggins”--Idea of a mining town--Gambling-houses--The street--The stores--Jew slop-shops--The Jews: their peculiarities--Hangtown on a Sunday--Bowie-knives and revolvers--Gold-deposits--Method of washing--Long-toms--Rockers--Prospecting--Middletown--Our ménage, 112-127