The Placer herald., 1856-10-25
Yankee Jim's Correspondence.
YANKEE JIM's. OCTOBER 10th. Is


YANKEE JIM's, OCTOBER 10th, 1856
Dear Herald:--We had one of the largest and
most enthusiastic Democratic demonstrations last
evening, that ever assembled on the Divide
There was not less than eight hundred Democrats
on the ground. the Democratic Clubs from Sarahs-
vile, Forest House, Brushy Canon, and ToGd's
Valley arrived at the large reservoir at the upper
end of town, at O'clock with their Transparent
ccs and banners flying, where they were met by
our Democratic Club, having a large number Of
torches prepared they were GIFTED. and the whole
procession was then formed under the direction of
the Marshall Samuel Todd when they marched
through the town. proceeded by music, and form
ed in front of the Golden Gate Saloon, where
three cheers were given for Buchanan and Breck
cnridge. our State nominations. and also for the
county ticket. And such cheers! it never my
lot to have heard given with such hearty good
will. They made the surrounding mountains ring,
and we are sure that the echo will not quit reyer
bcrating until after the fourth Of November next.
After which Col. Mcclure called to the stand
TO preside over the meeting, Col Cribbs, of Sarals
vile, Esq. Rood, of Brushy Canon. Henry Good
win. of Forest Hill were called upon to act as
Vice Presidents and James Herrick. as Secretary.
Col Mcclure then opened the meeting in brief
speech, c0ngrauatng the democracy on the en-
thusasm that prevailed in the mountains and also
giving brief history of the speakers who were
going to address the meeting. in conclusion he in
troduced Col. Ienly. when three cheers were given
for him. who spoke about one and half hours in
a very forcible and effective manner. He
frequently interrupted with immense cheering.
After he concluded VI. s. Latham took the stand
and made one of the best political speeches that
was ever made in the mountains. He was very
happy in his remarks on the great questions that
now agitates our country, from Maine to Texas.
He gave historical description Of the question
from the organization of our government until
the present time clearly demonstrating that all.
or nearly so. of the statesmen of whose national
r.. t,1,
the present Democratic platform on this all absorb
ing question. After he concluded, three hearty
cheers were given for each-our National, State
and County Ticket.
Before concluding | would state that Mcssrs.
Dibhle and Splitter were advertised to speak in
this place on the same evening. Mr. Dibbe ar
rived and rendered an opportunity to speak
from the same stand, either to open and close the
meeting. or that llenly Would speak. then Dibble,
then Latham. and then Dbble to reply. and did
not accept the proposition. but said it they both
would conclude by halI-past nine. why. he then
would speak, but this being Democratic meeting
we could not accepta proposition that would give
him all the time and debar MessIs. lIcnly and
Latham of an opportunity to discuss the many
points that are laid down in our Cincinnati Plat.
form.
The mountains are howline" for Buchanan
and Breckenridge, and You may rest assured that
we, of the Divide. will roll up from eight hundred
to thousand majority for our National, State,
and County Ticket
YANKEE JIN'S
Bill Grsty atlas Bill White, who says he
is one of Tom Bells men, has made a con-
fession, in which he exposes the operations
of the band, duplicates Jack Phillips
every body connected with the Mountaineer
House. lie SAYS Jack 'spotted" Rosenthal
for them and received $3.50 of the money
after he was robbed.
Gristy knows nothing of the murder Of
the man.
QUARTZ MINING AT OpHlR.-Steam mill at
Ophir last week burnt some Of the refuse
rock and obtained from half pound scots.
This quartz was out of tie St. Lawrance
lead, and no gold could be discovered in the
rock previous to the smelling process.
Four distinct veins Of quartz in the Vi
cinity Of 0phir where it was supposed there
was but one. In one of these newly discoy-
cred veins there was taken out specimen
valued at $500. The quartz interest in and
about ophir is steadily Oh the rise No doubt
is entertained but ihe leads being such as will
pay steadily.
PoLIT1cAL DlscvssIoN IL ArnuRN-On
the evening Of the 22d Messrs. smith, Of Sac.
City, and 1utt!e and Mills had boat upon
questions Of political nature.
Mr. Smith represented the Buchanan men
and did to the satisfaction of those present
The democracy outnumbered both the
parties, and the speech of Mr. Smith was
received with shouts of applause We think
our side rather laid over the others.