miles east. The passengers were shaken up, but none seriously injured. The mail agent's scalp was gashed somewhat.Gold In an Artesian Well.Hioumore, Dak^ Jan 81.—At a depth of 1,554 feet in the artesian well, a lode of sand rock, which in all cases precedes a •water vein, was struck. An analysis of the sand at that depth shows indications of gold-bearing quartz.A Polar Wave at Sionx Falls.Sioux Fau.s, Jan. 81.—Another polar wave is upon us. About four inches of snow has fallen, wnich is causing the rail-- roads great trouble. The Omaha is com- I ; pletely blockaded. lt;