The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1868-07-04
Colfax Correspondence.

CoLFAx, July "a, 1868.
Mr.. Editor On Monday night we had a
good old fashioned Democratic gathering.
Our Club convened at the call Of the Presi
dent, aud although there was little business
to be done, yet among all there WAS that old
feeling Of enthusiasm aud courage that be-
speaks united front aud necessarily success
Arrangements were made preparatory for
ratification meeting, and although each man
present, perhaps bad bis individual choice,
there was not one but who was ready to
throw up bis hat and endorse the nominee
of the 4th of July Convention. Business re-
ouiremeuts of our late President, R. Quintop,
T. ecsssitatiug bis resignation. Capt z. Mum
day was unanimously elected in his stead.
On taking bis place as presiding officer, the
Capt. treated US to frank outspoken and man
" address. He said be bad been against US
Of late years, but was with ms now body and
soul. The usurpstions and treason OF the
party with which DO bad but recently acted,
compelled separation. He had fought the
South, but he now desired peace. He had
fought honestly then, and could fight as hon.
estly now against the Rump consprators at
Washington. He was with his race, and as
long as life lasted would stand by white
mans government OF course l can give
you but an outline of the Capt's address,
but it was not only feeling but effective.
On last Saturday evening we had quite a
spirited election for Trustee Of our School
District. Although the election was held at
the School House, about half a mile from the
business part of the town, aud although APP
parontly no interest had been taken in the
matter, yet we rolled lls votes. am glad
to see this interest taken by our citizens in
this important department, and trust that the
School Board for The coming year will give
more general satisfaction than they have in
the past one. BY the way must say that
J. P. Hodgdou, Esq, was elected by ma
jority Of two votes over one Of bis opponents,
and three over the other, there being three
candidates
The mining excitement in the vicinity is
about as usual. The Rising Sun Co. contiu-
ues to clean up weekly, with its five stamp
mill-the yield las: week understand being
$4,000. The Montana Company, 10 the
same vicinity, are at work, and upon the
completion Of the drift from their shaft, they
are confident Of striking it big. A number
Of other companies are also at work, and a
recent discovery made by Mike Curley, and
owned by him and others, is believed to be
very rich. 1t is the universal opinion that a
proper development Of these mines will give
US as good mining district as there is 10 the
State, and add this to the other advantage
Of Colfax, and we will yet have business
place.
Our town appears to us dull, and our bu-
siness men complain Of dulness, as they do
everywhere. yet l am convinced it is in adj
vance Of the majority Of our towns, One
thing has injured us, that is the refusal oil
the R. 4. Co. to reduce their charges on
freight. This has drawn off large number
of teams, and taken away very large por
ton Of the Grass Valley and Nevada trade
presume this will be eventually remedied
as this is the natural point through which
that business should be done.
But enough for this time. Ere | write
you again, you will have run up at your mast
head The nominees Of our party. for one
trust that you will not have to change the
name that now proudly stands, but upon a
white mans platform we can support any
one as we'll as triumphautly elect.
Yours, NJ.