The Placer herald., 1864-03-05
PULLING THE WIRES.


The Presidential question, in the absence
OF important army movements, is engrosang
much attention at the east. On the Demo.
cratic side, Gov. Seymour of New York,
and Gems. Mcclellan and Grant are recon,
mended for Democratic nominal on-while
on the Abolition side unexpected compica-
tons are beginning to arise. Mr.. Lincoln.
although possessing many friends, who have
been industrious in proclaimipg him as
the almost unanimous choice of his party,
is not to have an unobstructed pathway to
nomination. Mr.. Chase is fairly in the field
as candidate, aud is supported by much
of the talent and influence of the Abolition
party. Not the least among his supporters
is Horace Greeley-who, it is we'll known,
defeated Mr.. Seward for nomination in 1860,
although he was by far the favorite candidate
of his party previous to the assembling of
the Convention.
Beside Mr.. Chase, Fremont has strong
support, principally from the German radi
Gals, who have stood bis fast friends from
first to last. Eastern correspondents say
that, it is reported in political circles that
Fremont has threatened to run as an indie,
pendent candidate if Lincoln is re e.nomina-
ted-which if true furnishes strong reason
for setting aside Uncle Abe, and selecting
some candidate upon whom the various ele.
ments Of Aboitonism can harmoniously
unite.
While it is evident that Mr. Lincoln will
have great strength in Convention, it is by
no means certain that he will be re-nomiua-
ted. Our own impression is that new man
will be the recipent'of the honor
That the rival candidates are marshalline
their forces and industriousy arranging the
wires, it is evident from the tone of the
Eastern press, big fight is to be made
against Lincoln. This is admitted in the
following extract from the Washington edi-
torial correspondence of the San Francisco
Journal which says:
"While it would seem, by the action ot
the Legislatures of several of the States
that Mr.. Lncoln's nomination was almost a
foregone conclusion, it must not be con
ceaed that there are powerful influences
being organized il the Union party which
make his prospects a matter Of considerable
doubt. 1t is evident that Mr.. Lincoln goes
into the contest against the field, and all
other aspiring gentlemen will naturally com
bine against him."
SoUAw VALLEY MINEs.-The country
about the head of Lake Biger and along the
Truckee, called by the general name of the
Squaw Valley mining region, is to be &
point of considerable interest with mining
prospectors the coming summer. Severa
districts were organized and large number
of claims located there last season, but with
the exception of few, only sufficient work
was done TO hold them through the winter
Some claims, however, have been steadily
worked, and with flattering results, as shown
by assays made Of the rock.
Squaw Valley claims are principally held
by citizens Of the upper or eastern portion
Of this county, and we learn that many O
the claimants are preparing to locate perma
nently in the new districts this spring-the;
having faith in the richness and extent of the
mineral bearing veins found there. The
climate of the country is known to be de
liehtful in summer-and the past winter has
been found agreeable in temperature. Tim
ber is abundant, and the water power of the
Iruckee is sufficient for whatever number Of
mills that may be required. The pure all
and water of the mountains insures to every
one robust health, and if the mineral wealth
OF 'Squaw Valley" proves at all equal tc
these other advantages it will be found fully
; as desirable as any of the new mining coun
tries now becoming so famous
EF slight shower on Wednesday
evening gives some hope that the season il
not to be entirely dry-but March and Apri
must be wet months to make up the damage
caused by dry winter.
EE- Labor is being resumed on the Don,
nef Lake ana racine turnpike roads, prepar
atory to AT opening of these mountain high
ways at an early day
WHOLESALE BURGLARY-On Thursda,
night, the clothing store of Washburn &
Bro at Todd's Valley, was almost entirey y
cleaned of its contents by party of burglar
On the same night at an earlier hour, an
unsuccessful attempt was made to break into