New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-10-29
SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR THE LAST FORT
NIGHT
STATE,
From The Bullet,

son by grand Barbecue held on the 10Th ut at san
jose A large number of cattle and animals. roasted
whole were devoured and the Americans, Republicans
and Democrats each had their speakers there TO
plain their res oecve principles.
a letter from Col. Fremont in answer to one from
the editor of this paper, was received by the last
steamer As it shows that he Is disposed to be favor
able to the interests of the State and is wide awake to
her importance To the Union, and the necessity of in
creasng the facilities OF communication between the
Atlantic and TIE Pacific it has given great satisfaction
10 our citizens generally. The Republicans OF course
ike il better than their opponents. Though similar
inquiries were addressed to the other candidates, no
other answers were received. Large meetings have
been held by all the different parties throughout the
State and all their prominent speakers are hard at
work anutacturing enthusiasm.
On the 10Th ult. y letter from Gen. Wool 10 Gov.
Johnson was published in which he denies the assertion
Of the latter 10 hs letter to the President that he had
Internationally promised arms or assistance OF any
kind in enforcing the famous proclamation.
Considerable speculation in California War Bonds
has taken place since the sailing OF the previous steamer
From every part of the mining districts the most
cheering accounts are daily received. This season
seems TO have been particularly favorable for those
who engaged in mining operations OF all kinds and
very large amount of gold hss been extracted during
the last fortnight
From the Northern G. ast mines in the neighborhood
Of Crescent City very fave rable reports have been re-
ceived and the places of that district paying rich
IT, Indian Creek being particu sry mentioned.
An alteration in the system pursued has lately made
the Feather Rs or again extremely productive. Owing
10 the present low stage of water, the American Rver
mines and especially those upon ts middle fork, are
paying very richly 80 900 being yielded by claim
in a sipgle week Many miles of tnme have been
erected along it, all of which pays well IA Investments
In localities in the neighborhood OF Shasta
rev discoveries of rich dggings have lately been made
From Others the yield this season il larger than ever
before and the mir ers are repi scented as all cOntent
and doing well. Heavy strikes are likewise reported
in the neghborhoOd of Sonora, and along the whole
length of the Tuoumne River, and moro labor Is being
har4 NJ
the three previous years. The miners there now
securing rich dirt from the bed Of the stream to wash
during The Winter.
The Marposs papers urging the people of their
district TO organize and build canal water-dltch
themselves saying that they have already waited too
long for foreign capitalists. They represent the whole
region of the richest mining districts In the
State.
From Oroyille in Butte County, We hear of very
heavy mining operations and immense profits and large
estimates Of the future receipts Quartz mining IL
attracting increased attention. and discoveries OF very
rich veins have lately been made while thoee already
opened and being worked continue 10 be amply re-
muI eraiive From Grass Valley, in which neighbOr-
hood the heaviest investments have been made very
besvy fields ale mentioned, and the prosperity Is said
10 be general Steam pumps new batteries ana nuts
are being erected, and other works in cOntempla
ton. Sieam-pow is being very extensively en-
ployed. Many English miners upon their arrival 20
Immediately there, being secure Of constant employ
melt at fair wages $5 to $3.50 per u is spoken Of "a
the yields Of the different veins.
The butte lode near Butte City. Is rneAtioned as
tremcly reb a single tun lOf specInets, we presume
being estimated 10 contain s?UOOo worth OF the ore.
Shares in the vein however, cannot be bought ON any
terms. ~,
in the neigh borhood Of Walls diggngs, and rich dis
coyeres are said TO have been recently made.
The sonora papers also mention that tests lately
made have exhibited the fact that Of the veins
there a7e certain to be extremely productive
la Sacramento County veins have lately 6sen pros
lie IN he ed In vi
are upon Alder Greek, near Prairie City.
rhe Eureka Company, OF Phrnas County, have PAID
of all their debts ana lately paid dividend OF ~ pd
cent Oh the capital stock.
Erom Oregon we learn that great excitement exists
On account of the reported riehats q the Font CoyIe
mines, and general stamptde L being made toWar'S
them.
Extensive improvements are going on in the cities
and towns OF the interior, particularly IN Sacramento,
NsTys, lie and Placervlus. In SaeranentO, recent
decision OF the Snpeine Coat has caused Huc uneas
ness a. it dsturbs the titlss ~ large portion of the
property in the city.
fc which occurred a; Prairie City Oh the 18th ult.
caused considerable DAMAGE. Another smaller hre oc-
cured The Stani,laus River opposite Knight Ferry
where two wele de stroyed by the flames.
Ms Stein. command Of seven companies OF United
States troops lately siy ed st Tucson. in tie Gad5cen
purcbase. Four companies will remain there, two will
go 10 Fort Ijon ana to San Diego.
Robberes aud occasional muir lens arr reported ifon
all parts Of the State. The neighhorhOod OF Nefada
appears 10 be liked b. the bghwaymen and travellers
that region particularly liable to make the ac'
guaiIiance Of ttese Gentry The conduct oil tae san
Francscsns If offered to the Nevada folks a. an exam
pie well worthy Of being foosed. The roads RON i
stockton TO the Southern mines likewise nies'eu'
Among the hshwayRen at present, one Tom Ben Co.
pies he same disting ui-hed position ionnerG neld y
joaquin. the Mexican bandit. Roboeries IN AZ PM
Of the country AT the same time are charged to nm
Several men said to have belonged to III. basd paw
bctn arrested aud Others shot. An encounter took
place b.tv cen sheris party and some rooo.rs III; On
tie ye-table Tom Bel i. said to have been younded,
and one Of he companion, named Ned Conway Wa
SHED All .hei, horses woe cspsured, but ,he others
escaped.
CITY.
Tho io.l ,exs Of the past eatnight ha1 bsen CON.
"a styey teyo.d Of interest The bit't;q fruitful