The Placer herald., 1855-09-29
Yankee Jim Correspondence.
YANKEE jim. SEPT. 2


Editor Herou:-Our quiet little town,
since the election, has settled into that pas
sive state which resembles the sea after
heavy storm, and now nothing seems to dis
turb the political elements which were re-
Gently in such angry commoton.
The know-nothings are highly pleased with
their success, still there is little monitor
within which admonishes them to beware,
for the day of retrbution is sure to overtake
them. And it whispers louder to them when
they hear many, who have been old demo-
Gratis, boldly proclaim that the object is ac-
complished which caused them to act with
the know-nothings, and that hereafter they
will give their support to the democratic
party, which is the only national one in ex-
isence in the country. This is no idle as
sertion, but one that will be proved to the
entire satisfaction Of our opponents whenever
the time arrives to act. Although our party
has been defeated yet our principles still live,
and as they have ever triumphed over fac
tons and fanaticism we have an abiding con-
fidence that the know-nothing Thugs cannot
undermine them.
At present mining is quite dull in conse-
quence of the scarcity of water. although
this place is better supplied in the dry season
than almost any other mining section in the
county, still we want more. Those who can
not get water to wash are busly engaged
preparing their claims for working to adyan-
tage in the winter by running new tunnels,
drifts, &c. Many are getting fine prospects,
and it is now quite certain if the coming
winter is favorable one for washing. there
will be double the gold taken out in this vicn-
ity there ever was dug in one season before.
In addition to the improvements on elaims,
the miners are bringing in ditch Of their
own which will afford an abundance of wa
ter during the rainy season. Thia will be a
great saving to the mining population, and
ground that could not before be made to pay
will by this advantage yield a good reward
for labor
do not feel inclined to close this without
saying few words in relation to the bust
ness establishments of our place The old
firm of Tubbs, Todd & Co., are still doing a
hourishing business Sam is always to be
found with smiling face and kind word,
and if a person has any inclination to trade
he cannot fail to do SO with him.
Duck is also doing good business.
met man leaving there the other day bow
ed nearly to the earth with goods, all of
which he smiling said he had purchased for
$lOO.
Cravens IL Co, are sustaining their well
earned reputation for selling goods at low
prices. There are other establishments be
sides these that are doing we'll.
Our two hotels, the American and Her
rick's are we'll patronized, and the Traveller
cannot be better cared for than at either Of
these houses
The medical department is represented
by Drs Pagan and Wilkinson, two better or
more successful Physicians are not in the
State.
This is but limited idea of what our
place really is; but. 'matest destiny points
to the fact, that, from its rich mineral de-
posites and other natural advantages. it is
destined to be one of the most tlourishing
places in the county.
Yours &c, ARROYA.