Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-10

lmperiousy demanded by our wants, and we look to
Congress 10 come to our aid at the earliest possible mo-
ment.
The rains have opened the upper rivers to nav-
gallon by the smaller class OF steamers, and also given
the miners in the dry djggngs the of washing
Out the rich ore from the golden earth. Many new
veins OF aurieous stone have been discovered and va
rlous companies have embarked and are engaged in
mining operations with good prospects of success
Among these operations, in addition to those on the
Marposa, MERGED and in the northern mines we have
great hopes and expectations from those further sou
generally known as the Los Angeles Company mines
several companies being engaged in that section eth
err IN mining or IN exploring that great and almost un
known region Tor its treasures. We know, from OBJ
seryation, that it is rich in the precious metals
The result OF our State election has been such that
we still rather in doubt the political complex
ion OF the next Legislature, both parties claiming it by
small maores. Our own opinion is that it is Demo-
cratic as II stands at present but election TO come
OIL IN sacramento, and perhaps some others TO fill
cancles which may occur in consequence OF Federal
| appointments to Office may change the aspect and
strength Of parties. United States Senator having TO
be chosen makes it rather interesting question: as
the election tor that office will probably turn upon par
ty politics.
to have been rather gasSy, creating much noise and
pense in marshallng OF troops in formidable numbers
to fight few Digger Indians who had probably been
driven to hostities by expressions Of whites who are
really far below the poor Indian in humanity and JUS
| tice.
On the Colorado river quieness prevailed at last ac-
counts after the collisions there between the Youmas
and the Volunteers A large immigration has taken
place southwark, and Los Angles and other southern
towns are reported full of persons and lively with stir
ring trade.
Our progress not alone in houses ships, in steamers
and steam nes not alone in commerce and trade, not
alone in mining and agriculture, not alone in population
and In wealth. We can safely announce to friends
CD the other side that society is advancing also in
its social, moral intellectual and religious aspects and
interests. Friendly intercourse is increasing decency
department and honesty OF action find supporters and
examples in all departments mental improvement be.
gins to devotes and religious observances and in
situations are honored and respected
| Thanksgiving, the first in the State of California
was celebrated in the usual manner, by religious cee-
mones social parties and ieastng, and if quite as
generally honored as at The other extremity OF the Union
still s go good custom that, like wine, it will grows
better with each succeeding years age. Thus stand
our current account.
Why will Barnum and Jenny Lind never qnarrel
Because she salways for giving, and he tor getting
| Boston Post.
Posr OFFICE STATlsTIcs-Mr. Brady has furnished
US with the following account Of the business trans
acted In the New 4ok post office during the quarter
ending the December 81 1850.