The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-05
Two Weeks Events In California.
H.o,n -fhs Sn,l Francisco Post. October 1 .

FROM Wc QUIZ TIubttSeo oost OSeove' -
Since the sailing of the last mail steamer, the
result of the recent State and Congressional
election has been so far ascertained as to secure
the election Of the entire Democratic State ticket,
and the two Democratic candidates for Congress.
The Democrats claim an average majority ex-
ceeding 1000, but we do not think it will reach
that figure. The Legislature is largely Demo-
cratic.
From all parts Of the State we have the most
encouraging 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 period. The season, go far, has been
very favorable 10 the success of the various
damming companies throughout the State and
the result has been large yields in that department
of mining. The prospects for the approaching
rainy season 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 engaged insfaising dirt in
the dry diggings to wash when the'rains afford
them the requisite supply of water. Besides, u
steady business is now being prosecuted by the
various quartz companies, particularly in the vi
cinity of Nevada city, and along the tributaries
of the San Joaquin. These companies will be
able to prosecute their labors as well in the rainy
as in the dry season. II may be well to remark
that the quartz business appears to be that which,
to considerable extent, is attracting the atten-
ton of capitalists rs a source of Investment
The extensive outlay for costly machinery in or
der to prosecute this branch of mining success
fully, necessarily limits it to those who have ac-
cumuated the requisite capital by other and
cheaper modes Of mining, and to those other
capitalists who are ready 10 make heavy invest
ments. ~. 49,.
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miners, as to the comparative richness of the
northern and southern quartz veins. The CON-
panies, however, established in either section,
upon an economical basis, are doing, so far as
we can ascertain, as we'll as the most sangnine
could desire. Many fail of success from the
want of practical acquaintance with this mode
of mining. From what we hear, we are led to
expect for the approaching winter, very large
increase upon the yield Of the last.
Ia the political world, the great point of in
terest just now is, as to who will be the United
States senator in the place of Col. Fremont
The Democrats have many candidates; among
whom may be numbered Col. Winn, I. J. Hen
lev Col Weller, Hon. David c. Broderck, Hon.
Nathaniel Bennet-Col. Fremont having retired
from political life, as we hear. These are all
the Democratic candidates We hear Of
The capital of the State has recently been re-
moved by order of the governor, from Vallego
to San Jose, the former seat Of government.
! This was done in consequence of the non.com-
pliance with the bonds of Gen. Vallego, as is
alleged which were taken at the time of the re-
moval.
| The vigilance committee have, it is said, dis.
banded, leaving its organization as an executive
committee, who are authorized to call together
the members upon an emergency.
The city is rapidly spreading, and now pre-.
SCENTS tina. massive appearance which always dis
! tinguishes city from village Many large
and elegant brick and stone buildings have beer
erected since the fires of May and June. The
burnt districts may be said TO have been built ~
again. Trade is reviving, and the prospects ar,
encouraging. IL is to be hoped that we may es
cape the ravages Of fire hereafter.
Society, also. is undergoing great and crafty.
/ ing changes. Every steamer brings an accession
TO the number Of American ladies', and school.
houses and romping children have already
| ceased 10 be novelties in our midst.
! In the line Of amusemcrts, theatres, bull fights
horse and foot races, are the order Of the day
Indeed, the Olympic games are revived, and men
are likely 10 resort 10 these amusements until
vene as substitute.
We must no. forget 10 notice the gratifying
fact, that horticulture and agriculture are engag.
| ing 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, 10 every variety, are pro.
duced in almost every section Of the State, and
our tables in this respect, as well as others, pre-.
sent variety not surpassed by any other State
| in the Union.