Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-05
TWO WEEKS EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA.
IErnm the San Eranciscn Posi-


ltrom the San Francisco Post Oct. l.
Since the sailing of the last mail steamer the result
OF the recent State and Congressional election has
been far ascerained as secure the election of
the entire democratic State ticket, and the two demo-
cratic candidates for Congress The democrats claim
an average majority exceeding 1000, but do not
think 1t VIII reach that figure The Legislature is
largely democratic
From all parts of the State we have the most en-
couraging intelligence of the of the miners,
and we hazard nothing In saying, that the present
yield of the mines exceeds that of any former period.
The season, far, has been very favorable the
cess OF the various dammlng companies throughout
the State and the result has been large yields in that
department OF mining. The prospects for the APP
preaching rainy season still more encouraging
During the dry season, great numbers of miners who
have not been operating along the beds of creeks
and rivers have been engaged in raising dirt in the
dry dgglngs to wash when the afford them the
requisite supply of water Besides, steady business
is now being prosecuted by the various quartz COM
panes, particularly in the vicinity of Nevada City, and
along the tributaries of San Joaquin. These compa-
MES VIII be able to prosecute their abors as well in
the rainy as In the dry season 1t may be well to
mark that the quartz business appears to be that
which, to considerable extent, is attracting the
tenllon OF capitalists a source of investment. The
extensive outlay for costly machinery, in order 10
prosecute this branch of mining successfully,
sary limits it to those who have accumulated the re-
qusIte capital by other and cheaper modes of mining
and to those other capitalists who ready to make
heavy investments
1t appears to be matter ofdebate among miners
as to the comparative richness of the northern
and Southern quartz veins. The companies how
ever, established in either section, upon an econo-
mical basis, are doing, SO far ascertain, as
we'll as the most sangune could desire. Many fail
of success from the want of practical acquaintance
with this mode OF mining. From what we hear,
are led to expect tor the approaching winter, very
large increase upon the yield OF the last.
In the political world, the gtea point of interest Just
row is, as to who will be the United States Senator
in place of Col Fremont. The democrats have
many candidates; among whom may b. num bered
Col. Vim, T. j. Henley, Col Weller Hon.
David G. Broderick, Hon. Nathaniel Bennett
Col Fremont having retired from political life as we
hear. These are all the democratic candidates we
bear OF.
The capital of the Stale has recently been removed
by order OF the Governor, from Vaego to San Jose
the former seat OF government This done in
sequence ofnon compliance with the bonds of Gen
Vallego as is alleged, which taken at the time
of the removal.
The Vigilance Committee have, it is said disbanded
leaving IN organization an executive committee, who
are authorized TO call together the members upon an
emergency
The city is rapidly spreading and now presents that
MASSIVE appearance which always distinguishes city
from village. Many large aud elegant brick and
stone buildings have been erected since the fires Of
May and June. The burnt districts may be said to
have been built up again. Trade is reviving and the
prospects are encouraging. 1t is to be hoped that
may escape the ravages of fire hereafter.
Society, also, Is undergoing great and gra flying
changes. Every steamer brings accession to the
number OF American ladies', and school houses and
romplng children have already ceased to be novelties
in our midst.
In the line disbursements, theatres, bull fights horse
and foot races, the order OF the day. Indeed the
Olympic games are revived, aud men likely 10 re-
sort TO these amusements until the superior charms of
home attractions intervene as a Substitute.
We must not forget to notice the gratifying fact that
horticulture and agriculture engaging the attention
OF our people throughout the State, We think the
products Of soil with the exception of grain The
present year will nearly equal the wants OF our people
The choicest vegetables, every variety, produced
in almost every section of the State, and abes in
this respect, as well as others, present variety not
surpassed by any other State in the Union.