The Placer herald., 1861-05-18
Los Angeles Correspondence.
Los ANGELES, CAL, May 6tl

Los Angeles Correspondence.
Los ANGELES, Cal, May 9th, 1861.
Editor HeraM:-I have been here long
enough to observe that the great body of the
nonulation here are Greasers-a lazy indolent
looking race Of beings Should the mines IN
the county ofSan Bernardino prove good then
an immense immigration will set in through
this place and the active business men will
compel these mongre races to recede and
eventually, entirely disappear
The climate of Los Angeles seems delight
ful and healhy-the country in the vicinity,
for fifteen miles south and east is AS level
as a house floor, and the soil appears to
be rich.
A good many miners from the Northern
portions of the State are passing through
the city daily en- route to the Bear and Hol.
comb Valley diggings. Public confidence
seems to be Strengthening in favor OF. the
Bear Valley mines; at present, however, |
must say have but little faith in them.
shall endeavor to satisfy myself i'll regard to
their productiveness before return
Considerable anxiety is felt among the
officers of the army, stationed on the frontiers
of this State, caused Ly rumor that the
people of this city are preparing to rebel and
raise the Bear Flag at some point overlook
ing the city. In my opinion this report is
wholly without reason, but has been started
for the purpose of having the concentration
of large force of the Army here so that
the place may secure the lucrative trade that
such an additional population would bring
Major Carleton is going to station about two
hundred United States troops here, and
make call from San Francisco for more
The idea of statoning large bodies of troops
in our usually quiet and law abiding towns
looks as if there was something wrong at
the fountain head. 1t does not appear in
harmony with our teachings of the working
of Republican form Of government.
TO an Observer it is plain that the people
Of this sectien are nearly unanimous in OPP
position to the coercive policy advocated by
the Republicans, aad which it seems the Ad-
mniStration is disposed to carry out. But as
far as can see they are willing to adhere
to the Federal Union as long as it can be
maintained on a just and equitable basis.
In the devastating and cruel horrors of a
civil war, California, if she studies her real
interest can take no lot nor part. Such a
war would be one of section against section;
and in that event this State should take no
part unless it is desired to see neiohbors as
sassinate each other. which God forbid.
The misnamed Union Clubs that are being
formed in the upper portion OF the State,
are looked upon by observing men as being
made up mostly Of Republicans in disguise.
G. G. Davis, formerly Of your place, is re-
siding here. He is engaged in the crockery
business.
To. day took walk in the suburbs,
among the vineyards. and called on Dr..
White, formerly resident OF Sacramento.
He has & beautiful place, and a fine vineyard.
tested several varieties of his wine, which
created very social effect upon my feelings,
| assure you. BY the way, the wines that
are sold in saloons, in the upper portion of
the State, have no more the delicious taste of
this wine, than the strongest vinegar has of
new cider.
To morrow shall 90 cut to San Bernar-
dino, and probably from there to the Bear
Valley mines; and if opportunity serves will
write you again Youls truly, WASUC.
Proceedings Of the Democratic State Gen.
tral Committee.
At meeting of the Democratic State Central
Committee. on the 7th day Of May, The foll
resolution WAS adopted: owing
Res0lred. That committee of five BE- appoint
ed to inform the Committee presided over by
j. p. Hoge. Esq that this Committee is in scs-
sion, and to confer with them or any sub-com-
mittee they may appoint, upon measures to unite
the two parties
the following committee was appointcd Cal
houn Benham, John H. Wise, r. NJ Randolph, A.
II. Stevens, G. H. Mitchell