The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-07-06
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From the Pixies Peak Gold Mines


st. LOUIS, July 5.-The Leavenworth Times pub
fishes communication from the Pixies Peak Gold
region, dated June 18th, and also private letter
from Horace Greeley, who saws there is no mistake
about the existence of gold in paving quantities
The last three days working of Messrs. Defrees,
Baren Il Shetnelfs claim produced 81 700, esti-
mating the gold at Sis per ounce. One hundred
dollars day to a sluice is considered fair ave
rage of the operators of other parties. 1t cacu-
lated that five hundred suices win be in operation
by August 1st. New and rich discoveries are being
made every day, and large prospecting parties are
being organized for thorough examination OF the
mountain district. Discoveries of rich, solid gold
bearing quartz have been made.
A despatch from Leavenworth, dated the 4th,
says the Express from Denver city of the 22nd ult
| arrived yesterday. large confagration had oc-
Cured in the pines that divide Gregory's and Jack
sons diggings. 1t reported that twenty lives
had been lost. Five bodies have been discoveries
names not aseertained. Considerable dust was
waiting shipment at Denver city. Specie was in
great demand to make purchases.
Arrival of the Overland California Mail.
ST. Louis, July 5.-The Overland California Mail
of the 10Th has arrived
The Republicans of California have nominated
Leland Stanford, of Sacramento, for Governor; F.
Kennedy, of Santa Clara, for Lieutenant Governor:
E. C. Baker, of San Francisco, and p. H. Sbley, of
Placer for Congress.
Business at San Francisco was inactive.
Capt Simpsons Exploring Expedition had reached
Walkers river route and traversed it. 1t sbortens
the distance from Camp Floyd to Genoa three hun
Gred miles.
The Ari:oniun of the 10th says that Capt Stone
and party had arrived at Fort Buchanan, having
been driven out of Sonora by Governor Pesuuiera
Capt. Stone proceeds to Washington.
The revolt of the Opato and Yagu Indians was
creating great CONSERVATION in Sonora. The In
dlans had defeated the Government troops in four
engagements and were marching on Guaymas
where the foreign residents were taking refuge on
board of vessels.
Fourth of July Celebrations.
PHrLADELPHIA, July 5.-There was no general pub
lie celebration of the Fourth yesterday in this ctv
The military paraded early and the usual Demo
cratic meeting took place in Independence SQUARE.
In the evening the private displays of fireworks
were innumerabe, and great number of fires re-
suited. The firemen were busy, but by the aid OF
the steam engines all the fires were put out without
serious damage.
The weather most delightful
WASHINGTON, July 5.-Yesterday was celebrated
here by firing salutes and ringing of bells The
convlcts in the Penitentiary observed the dav in
patriotic manner AT night there was a grand
government display of pvrotechnics. interspersed
with music by one Of the bands. Good order pre-
vailed throughout in an unusual degree.
Grafton OF Hon. j. II. stephens Mt Augusta
AUGUSTA, July 4.-The Grafton by the Hon. J. H.
Stephens, on Saturday at the dinner given to him
by his political friends, was great affair." He
spoke for two hours. He regarded the long agita-
ton OF the slavery question having resulted ben
eciay to the rights of the South; favored the an
nexatlon OF Cuba, and the repeal suspension of
the neutrality laws, and the increase of slaves He
| repudiated the idea of having more slave States
unless the number OF slaves was greatly increased.
Vessel Burnt Sea.
NEW 0RK, July 5.-The ship StalWart owned
at this port, bound from New Orleans to Liverpool
was completely burned at sea. The Captain and
! crew had arrived at Queenstown. She had a cargo
OF $500 bales of cotton: The vessel fully in