For a discussion of the mineral question during this period see Alta, March 16, May 20, 1853; Sacramento State Journal, February 17, 1853; Sacramento Union, January 28, 1856, December 12, 1857, January 22, 1858, February 12, 18, 22, 25, 1859. In the opinion of the Alta the state's taxable property would be increased by $200,000.00 if the mines were granted to the miners.
