The Placer herald., 1866-07-21
1AsTIRN NEWS.

EASTERN NEWS.
The late news from the East, by telegraph
is Of IN -ioteres.ing character. The Prus
slams have gained decided victory over the
Aostriaus, taking many thousand prisoners
and over one hundred pieces Of cannon
There are rumors Of . speedy peace, and a
transfer BY Austria Of the Venetian territory
to the Emperor Of France.
Gov. Brownlow, Of Tennessee, still fails
to 60. quorum Of the Legislature Of that
State together. He applied to Gen Thomas
)!or Gle of soldiers to compel the attend
sucs Of members) who telegrsphed to
Washington that
"Some Of the members Of the House Of
Representatives, 10 General Assembly, con.
duct themselves in very refractory manner,
abasntipg themselves to prevent q quorum
being formed, thus obstructing business.
The Governor cannot manage them With the
means At bis disposal, and be has applied TO
me for military assistance. Shall l furnish
III GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major General Commanding"
The following answer was Immediately
given:
"Washington July l7-Gen. Grant will
instruct Gen. Thomas that the facts stated
10 bis telegram do not warrant the interfer-
sncs Of the military authorities. The ad.
ministration Of peace 10 Nashville belongs
properly 10 the State authority and the duty
Of the United States forces is not to interfere
10 any way in the controversy between the
political authorities Of the State, and Gen.
Thomas will strictly abstain from any inter-
ference between them. E. NJ. STANTON.
Secretary Of War.
Thm dispatch 10 the most sensible thing
ws have seen emanats from the Secretar,
OF War for some time. It looks as il "olt
Ned" bad come to bis senses.
Post Master Dennison and Attorney Gen
sral Speed have resigned, aud their resigOa
sions have been accepted by the President.
The move for National Union Conven-
ton, to bs held at Philadelphia 10 August, is
making quite sensation among the people
The Radicals are very hostile to it.
The friends of Governor Weller, will urge
bis appointment as Secretary Of War il
Stanton should resign. Weller is nov 90 q
visit to Idaho Territory. and will 60 as far as
Non.ana before be returns to California.
Senator Stewart has reported bill iu the
U. g. Senate, granting the right Of way to
ditch and eaoaI owners over public lands 10
10 the States Of California, Oregon and Ne
vsda.
MIxlxo IrEMs.-We received from Capt
Asllsst. on Thursday last, some beautiful
specimens Of quartz and sulphurets, taken
out the same day from the Charles Mallet'
ledge at the depth Of sixty feet. This mine
promises TO be q very rich one, aud we are
pleased to learn that the size Of the ledge
and ito richness increases as the work pro
gresses.
On the Taylor ledge a depth Of nearly
100 feet has been reached, and tho rocl
shows we'll 10 free gold At that depth. Ev
cry indication shows this to be we'll defined
and valuable ledge. The company being
satis6ed Of this fact, intend having LOT o.
their rock worked BY mill process, and will
no doubt 10 course Of time erect q mill o.
theie own.
The "Conrad" boys have gone to worl
again. and are taking out rich rock
such - does ones eyes good to look at. Thi
ledge prooves itself TO be very rich in gold.
We hear Of other quartz claims in ou
district that promise we'll. The time is no
far distant when scientific men and capital
ists will devote time enough to stop awhil
and look At our mines. "The good time i
coming"