The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-27
News OF all Sorts.

CALEoRNIA.-Senor Almonte, Envoy Extraordi-
nary, rs, from Mexico TO the United states, mas
published IN the Madsonian otclalcdredt against
migration TO Californa-which was strongly recon-
mended in an article copied, the other day, from
the St. Louis epubli5an-warnlng all persons not
To- be deceived by the statements OF mat article, ana
advising them that, pursuant TO the provisions OF
law enacted on the llth of March last, no foreigner
will ever be permitted to colonize, orpurchase lands
or property in that country, without an express per
mission from the Mexican government.
Hon JOHN c. CALHouN.-The House Of Repre-
sentaiives o. South Carolina have passed resolutions
unanimously nominating this distinguished states
man forthe Presidency. Il is expected that the Sc
nate will doubtless pay like tribute 10 the iavorlte
son OF South Carolina.
FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE IN BALrMoRE-There
was very bad fire last Saturday night, at the cor
ner of Lee and Light streets, which destroyed
three or four houses. Previous, however, there
wasa large chalrmaker's shop burnt OUT; and last,
the store OF Mr.. Brnkly, adjoining the &C United
States Hotel" AT the last fire, Joseph Eachers, OF
Baltimore, was instantly killed, by the falling of the
wall. There were several overheard at the first
fire, but all were saved.
FIRE IN RICHMOND About half .past four O'Clock,
IRE was fouHd 10 proceed from the large brick
building on Cary street occupied by J, r. Trplett
and Son, Commission Merchants ROYAL Parish
Grocer. and w and j. c. Crane and Co., Dealers
In Leather The fire originated in the second story
OF Trplett and Son, and from present appearances,
5o'clock, the destruction will be great. The store
OF Tnclett and Son, was entirely destroyed ; and
being burnt oh.-Rictunond Star, Dec. 30
IowA.-The Territorial Legislature met at Iowa
City on The 9th instant. James Nj. Morgan (LF }
was chosen Speaker of the House, and John ID. Ell
bert, W., President of Council Benjamin T. Wal
lace was elected Clerk of the former; Joseph T
Fales ot the latter. The Governors message is
very concise, and taken up with home affairs. The
population OF the territory is speedily increasing
and lis prospects are cheering. The lands ceded 10
by the Indians amounting TO millions of acres
Is described as being fertile, heathul and offering
every lnducement for early settlement. The Co.
vernon urges upon the Legislature the removal Of
distractions IN the Mississippi and its tributaries.
CvnlZATIoN.-No man over 20 years of age can
be imprisoned tor debt in the District Of Columbia.
But younger men, on whose daily labors young and
distressed families are dependent for their daily
bread, are imprisoned with as much indifference
as they were in Europe three centuries ago. Some
OF the Western States are In advance OF the VIII ole
civilized world on This subject.
FAcToRIEs-In the village of Woodsocket, r l.,
there are eighteen mills IN which there are / ,26S
looms, 80 S26 spindes, and ! 1872 hands. The ag-
gregate number OF yards of goods produced during
the past year is 9,7397l7, of which there were
2oO0OO yards warps; 5Si,000 yards fannels 1854 900
yards Jeans 62lO0 yards negro colhs 1856 900 yards
satnets, 5645 900 yards cotton prints and III 900
yards cotton sheeting.
DEFAULTERs.-lt appears from statement trans
United 10 the Missouri General Assembly, by the
auditor OF public accounts, that there are thirty
one public defauers in that State, principally col
lectors OF revenue. all OF whose defalcatons have
accrued since 1885
THE COOLEST YET-At Boston, on Saturday m rn-
ing, at sunrise. the mercury in the thermometer
stood at only four degrees above zero. AT nine
o'clock, II had only risen TO seven above.
CONFERENCE.-The Mayor of Philadelphia on
Saturday committed 10 prison person calling him
self Freisback, for attempting TO pass $40 bill,
purporung 10 be of the State Bank of Newark, New
Jersey
WISCONSIN LKGIsIATURE-The Wisconsin Lee
glslature met on the 9th inst, and notified the Co.
vernon. He, however, informed them that their
meeting was illegal, and refused cooperate with
them
CoLD.-On Monday the 10Th inst, the thermo-
meter at Keene, n H. stood at 10 degrees below
zero.