The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-04
FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco Post of the LIST of October
Since the sailing of the last mail steamer, the
suit of the recent State and Congressional election
has been 30 far ascertained TO secure the election
of the entire Democratic State ticket, and the two
Democratic candidates for Congress. The Demo
Gratis claim an average majority exceeding one
thousand but we do not think it will reach that
figure. The Legislature is largely Democratic.
From all parts of the State we have the most en-.
couraging intelligence of the success of the miners,
and we hazard nothing in saying that the present
yield Of the mines exceeds that of any former Pc
Rod. The 30 far has been very favorable
to the success of the various dammng companies
throughout the State, and the result has been large
yields in that department OF mining. The pros
poets for the approaching rainy are 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 en-
gagged in raising dirt in the dry diggings TO wash
when the rains afford them the requisite supply oil
water Bcsides, a steady business Is now being
prosecuted by the various quartz companies, par
ticularly in the vicinity of Nevada city and along
the tributaries OF the San Joaquin. These compa-
MES will be able 10 prosecute their labors as well in
the rainy as in the dry season. IL may be well to
remark that the quartz business appears TO be that
which, to considerable extent, is attracting the
attention of capitalists source OF Investment.
The extensive outlay for costly machinery, in or
der 10 prosecute this branch OF mining successfully
S1ttessariy limits il to those who have accumulated
the requisite pta by other and cheaper modes of
mining, and to those other capitalists who are ready
to make heavy investments.
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to the comparative richness of the northern and
southern quartz vein. The companies, however,
established in either section, upon an economical
basis are doing. so far we ascertain, as well
as the most sanguine could desire. Many fail of
success from the want Of practical acquaintance
with this mode OF mining From what we hear,
we are lead to expect for the approaching winter
very large increase upon the yield OF the last.
The common round Of California incidents will
be found in other columns. Robberies going
on as usual throughout the mining districts, but
xl.ora Ia ha antC mt
than heretofore.
Duelng has become ridicuousy fashionable,
and men go out and shoot ut each other with as
much GOODNESS as is admissible under the circum-
stances. We have had five or six cases in San
Francisco within the month, but yet no one seri-
ously injured.
The news by the last steamer relative to the
revolution in Cuba has called forth the sympathes
of our people. Meetings have been held in Sacra-
mento city and in San Francisco to express the
sympathy of our people for those who arc endea-
voring to throw off the yoke Of foreign bondage
II ia understood that several gentlemen will depart
to-day by the steamer for the scene Of action.
In the political world the great point Of interest
iust now is as 10 who will be the United States
Senator in place of Col. Fremont The Democrats
have many candidates, among whom may be num-
bered Col. VIM, T. j. Henley, Col. Weller, Hon
David c.. Broderck, Hon. Nathaniel BENNETT
6Coi Fremont having retired from political life, as
we hear.) These are all the Democratic candi-
dates we hear Of
The capital Of the State has recently been re
moved, Dy OFUer Ol tue SOFctHOfp hoHA
San Jose, the former seat Of government. This
was done in consequence of non compliance with
the bonds of Gen. Vallejo, as is alleged, which
were taken at the time of the removal.
The Vigilance Committee have, 1t 10 said, dis
banded, leaving in organization an executive COM
mittee, who are authorized to call together the
members upon an emergency.
The city is rapidly spreading and now presents
that massive appearance which always distinguish
es city from village Many large and elegant
brick and stone buildings have been erected since
the fres of May and June The burnt districts
may be said to have been built up again. Trade
"a reviving and the prospects are encouraging. 1t
is to be hoped that we may escape the ravages oil
fire hereafter.
Society also is undergoing great and gratifying
changes. Every steamer brings an accession TO
the number of American ladies' and school houses
and romping children have already ceased TO be
novelties in our midst.
In the line of amusements, theatres, bull-hghts,
horse and oot-races are the order OF the day III
deed, the Olympic games are revived, and men are
likely to resort TO these amusemcnts until the su'
perior charms of home attractions intervene as a
substitute.
We must not forget 10 notice the gratifying TACT
that horticulture and agriculture is engaging the
attention of our people throughout the State. We
think the products of our soil with the exception
of grain) the present year will nearly equal the
wants of our people. The choicest vegetables, in
every variety, are produced in almost every sec
ton of the State, and tables in this respect, as
well as others, present variety not surpassed by
any other State of the Union.
From the Sa, Francisco Herald, October /.