The Placer herald., 1860-02-04

Wy ~ANSi 6"ro~V~ W tuO iOoPCCti'O
counsel, the House decided by an oyerwhelm-
ing majority, that Tilton, the sitting member,
was legally elected. A resolution. snbse-
quently offered, to allow Gallagher, the con-
testant, mileage and one months per diem,
was promptly voted down, as it appeared he
had not reasonable grounds for contesting
the seat. As Mr.. Tton is the only Repubi-
can member in the House, it is fair pre-.
sumption that his party will be harmonious
in that branch of the Legislature.
The Republicans were not without hope
that Tilton would be ousted; as they wanted
to raise the cry of persecution agninst the
Democrats; but they were disappointed as is
evidenced by their declarations that there
was more fairness in the Democratic men,
bers of the House than they anticipated.
WANT TO KNow!-Some three months ago
Mr.. Benson was recommended rs cadet TO
the West Point Military Academy. To en-.
ter that institution it was necessary that he
should not exceed twenty years of age. Mr..
Latham, while Governor, appointed a Mr..
Benson one of the Port Wardens of San
Francisco--an office, the occupant Of which
is required to be Of legal age. Is he the
same person who applied for the cadetship?
Will the Sac. STANDARD afford the informa-
ton sought for?
1oNoR WITHOUT PRoFIr-The new Port
Wardens of the port of San Francisco, ap-
pointed by Gov. Latham, it seems are wholly
unacquainted with the duties they are com
PEELED to discharge--dutes requiring expe-
rience and some knowledge of marine affairs,
and the importers and underwriters are ex
ceedingy dispIeased at the appointments,
and refuse to call for their services, but en-
poy the old officers when needed. The new
officials are in quandary. They have off
ces, but neither business or profits
Nor CANDIDArE.-We notice that some
Of the Sacramento and San Francisco news.
papers announce that Gov. Weller is can
ddae for delegate to the Charleston Con.
vention. We speak advisedIy when we say
that Gov Weller is not a candidate-he
does not desire to 60 to Charleston; and has
so expressed himself time and again.
Mr. Latham is understood as anxious to be
a delegate.
RIcH QUARTz.-We have Lad occasion,
from time to time to notice the rich quartz
taken from The lead of Dsig & Co., at Ophir
This lead has always made a good yield, and
of late has promised better than usual; but
upon yesterday morning, quartz was taken
out of extraordinary richness--or rather, as
we learn, more gold than quartz.
We shall endeavor to obtain further infor
nation of this "big strike" by next week.
ALL RIGHT AeAIN!-It generally takes
some time for mountain town to recover
from the effects Of general confagration,
but the thriving village of Todds Valley
seems to have risen superior 70 its disaster,
and is again re built, and active with busi-
ness. As usual the well known firms of
Read & Benedict, and A. A. Pond & Co., are
doing driving trade.
TnE OTHER SIDE.-Thos Moreland, ESQ.,,
of Damascus, has lately returned from visit
to the Washoe mines. His accounts are not
favorable. He considers Judges Walsh's
lead as the only one Of value in the new dig
gings. We hope Mr.. NJ, is mistaken in his
estimate of the value Of the mines.
WALLopEp.--A man in Washington, Yolo
county, made disparaging remarks about a
female in that town the other day, which
coming to her bearing, she called the fellow
to an account; and upon his admitting having
used the Objectionable language, she pitched
into him and blacked his eyes. Served him
right!
NEVADA AND AUBURN RAILROAD SURVEY.
Messrs. Elliott and Ostrom have completed
the preliminary Railroad survey between
Nevada and Auburn. As yet we have not
met them, but ascertain they have found
very favorable route for mountain line.
The surveyed line is about thirty three miles
in length and approaches within five miles
of Iowa Hill, and within seven of Dutch
Flat. Bear river is crossed above Illinois
town. The report Of the engineers will soon
he made.
Ey- Hon. Judge Mason, of Iowa. who
made himself so popular with the Inventors
OF the country while he held the office of