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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

II James Rotbird and Richard Stevens were
arrested on Wednesday, al Baltimore for sldnapPm5
and attempting 10 sell slave feee negro ooy u-
James smith who was brought % Baltimore ~ Ino
Amesbury, from NewYOrs and on MONDAY Ia. "
taken 10 DonOvsn's all on Camden-st- sn1 80
sale, Ro;bird aud stevens acknowledging 'n sI ~ -,
free, bur stating ths, could essiy De run
the south aud sold for good price Donovan 1850
TO buy the boy On Wednesday hototl ane aY''s sI
offered ain for sale TO George w Grant ursh I 'us
psc,u. the parties took them down 20 justice cray
osce ppdsr The uretence Of having the deed OF sale
executed On arriving there they were arrested and
being fully Identified BY Donovan, were committed BY
Jn.tirs C,sv The boy also committed on The
charge of conspiracy 10 defrsut Nj Grant
A SIsGULAR ISyaTUArios-Ih Hager'to'rH
H,-aiS .,,,es ,hs, a man named Miller wss Wednes
d.v sat committed for stealing gallon measure filed
with vh.ksy from the distilery Of Joseph Gallup He
b.s ,rie. before stolen this identical measure, ned
from the same whisky barrel and mad JUS, served out
,xo years in the Penl.entisry for the as, otiense
Ma. CLAr.-The LsriRgt0H Obserrer says that
Mr. Clay 10 expected 10 return 10 Ashland from New.
Orleans before the close Of the prss-n, month He 10
70 be eomplinenisd with public dinner 1t Louisville
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

10 THE PUBLIC

hH,s' Fpro" Your paper cooisasi lev i,y. ,1- s.i'
chuss % having destroyed snt hss
The complainant Richards Of The Rrharf Fesr
he charge wholly sOunflsss 90 the 10Th August Mr. hs'
hrd check hr r1 and accommodation acceptance ist
A. ihs sUi the basnC. gsnst lqa 4s
slsl ~hch ch-cs and NJ Rehs8. rsy-
boob Tor th- ehscsMhen p.i af
for s aaoogu- due from sad n Hlhn, ~ date Your
states That nc4sei Of destroying this
made that check remains NJ Kllsrfs A
fssrsni than srr~st p-rlsr.t-j
supns-i that justice Osborn. should granted
rant Msl, 1879 for atrn.scfun the tfh August. l-
have ssays been t- ty aud ben ready o
A. M Rfhafis. complaint sfFsg
terminated. intend obtaining from ban lg.ta-
ir-ss b. NhR s-A entitled snf Which s 10
b J n HUTGHIs5. 70 Liberty 4
Ne. rort March y. lsia
~ We think our Police Justices ought 10 be u
treruey careful how they Issue warrants against repsc
table citizens on such light grounds Ed Trb
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c.r,,., p.,,,swep, IN Michigan.

Notwithstanding all the stories told OF The s"iu
prevalence of Murder in Michigan since Hanging
was abolished, they don't seem to make mueh
hsadway in getting it restored. 1t ras to have
been done in hurry this Winter, but the doeo
msnts do not confirm the sspsuine antciPstions
The Lansing Free Press OF the goth inst. says
CAPITAL PrNrsHNxNT-in the House of Repre-
sertatives on the l3th. Mr.. Ferguson, from the Com
uissse on the Judiciary reported that 10 the opinion
Of the Committee Il 10 advisable to change the ex
isting laws requiring the crime OF murder TO Dc pun
ishsd BY Imprisonment for life In the State Prison
The report was accepted aud the Committee DIS
CHARGED from the farther consideration Of the subject
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

Mr.. TICKS PosITioS.-Hon. AMOS Tuck, at a
Whis supper ct Portsmouth the other evening, said
The editors Who have assigned to me al sorss OF
opinions viii take my presence here this evening az
evidence that have gone over hook and line 10 the
wnIss Ts~ Asrs tAs srssiss TO Be r,s. my esd' and
~ s~s~sss may aaks tAs most Of w
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30
NEw.YORK LEGISLATURE.
I "Wednesday afternoons Proceediags.l
SENATE. ..ALBASY, Wednesday. Msrch

"Wednesday AferH0oRs ProceediHgs'l
SENATE. ..ALBASY, Wednesday. Marcn =
BRIDGrSC LAKE CHAPLAIN
The bill Authorizing the Ogdensburgh RAILWAY
70 bridge Lake Champlin. was taken up and deoateo
a, some length after which 1t Was reported 10 tne
House and laid the table
BILLS RFPoRTED cOMFLETK AND ORDERED TO THIN
BEADING
By WILLIAM HALL, 10 amend the act LOT tne
prevention OF ires in the City OF New OK hsq.L
ing suppogder and .sipe,re 10 be stored above sky
second 81, To incorporate the Newfoik ana hs'ru
Ocean steam Navigation Company
AEIrEF OF HOTcHRIss SMITH. GO.
The Committee OF the Whole took up the bl'
for the Relief q Messrs HorcHKiss x SMITH. Al'el
.ome debate the bill was reported to the House aud
laid on the table.
RELIEF OF Nm ". NiIEs 80,
Tho Committee of the Whole took up the oil
c "a, ,elief of VIM W Niles. for property destroyed
nn one I.lsnd and after making some progress there
an ro.e and had leave to ait again.
hKsoLUrfoN Foa ADJJvRNMENr
NJ sutTH offered resolution Tor the Legisla-
ture TO al ourn on tee Ia Of April which was laid on
the table.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

Harvard UsIyERsITY.-A letter from Gam.
bridge saws that President sparks retains bis Office OF
Professor Of History and Professor Fulton As been
sppointei regent OF Vice President in order relieve
The President OF some OF bis minor dues The classes
have what are called class tutors vho have A. nef Al
,uosryision of the elsss 10 which they are assigned
prsdept SPARKS bids fair be exceeding popular AZ
be has q frank. open and interested manner, vaien
tskss very much with the the students
lsprises Republican
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

GREATEST YET OUr.-The 81 Louts Caro1l
says that letter has been received IN tnst el'y Io,
California which states that party OF men ~no nsa
heard OF very rich deposit Of gold some 10 the
mountains started in search Of 70 Win ong nsn Of
,nules and wagons The Indians hearing oil toe dess
- ne man and wishing 20 prevent their discovering
the mine. they In search Of stationed themselves
o hs 10 of neighboring mountain, and a. the train
~. n.s.,n. the base rolled down upon IL what they
.pnnIsed 10 be number OF huge rocks, which crushed
in tbeir course number Of wagons and mules After
,he torrent had ceased the were about 10 resume
their Journey but seeing there was peculiarly in the
appearance OF the rock they induced b examine
them mnu.ey when, 70 their great surprise and
JOY they discovered that each supposed rock
vast mass Of gold.
~ The Charlotfe Va Journal states that
something Ike ten pounds Of gold was obtained from
mine in Aoemsrle county Va IN an hour and half
the 18th vi.
y The Pittsburgh papers have a telegraphic
dispatch from Louisville, dated March % stating that
there destructive FIRE there the day before. -Four
warehouses were nearly destroyed The loss 10 heavy
but mostly covered BY Insurance.
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Collector at philadelphia.

WasBrNGToN, Ihursday' Msreh y
Itisreported tina, Mr.. Myers has been rendered
the sppoiarnen, Of Collector at Philadelphia which he
hs. rs.nectfullv declined.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

- Hon. BENZ. b. THURsroS has been nom
used for reelection Congress BY the Loco foeos OF
the Western District Of Rhode lslsnd. We trust the
Whiss Of Rhode Island will again be found 90 re-
mics OF duty as to allow Loco foco to clip into Con
sssss from that decidedly Wing State
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

~ The cheapest and hest place ia he city TO get good
Boou and Shoes at JoSEss, II Anust near the Amere
Museum PrH quality OF Preach calf cress Boots q 80
second = 50 TO 81 Congress Boos - 50 TO ~ French
Waterproof Boo a 50 70 y French pasatssihss oos
u, Of JosESs, Il Ann-st near The Museum. m2lW'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

u The Wings OF the Xth District Of Indiana
talk Of running Judge Kneskx for Congress. Some
Of The Loco.foco journals propose A. :! HARLAN, Esq
- their candidate.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

Loss or SCHOONER LAMARTISE And RESCUE
OF THE CREw.-Cspt Greenlow, Of the brig Bel> 81,
Alexandra from Turks Island has board the Cap.
tain and crew Of the schr LdmaTfia, OF Belfast. Ne
abandoned q, sea. Capt SmAlby 81 the l. rnskes she
following report Of the loss OF his vessel aud his .ubse.
q1ent rescue
The schr Lamartine, OF Belfast. Me Smalby master
sailed from New Haven ON the sd Of December Last
for Belfast, IN ballast On the list oH Cape Cod took
gale at WN.W which lasted I'LL the 10Th Of January
When lying to- shipped a which hove her on her
beam ends where she lay till her being cut away
she righted On the l2rh, fell IN with the bark Maria
Of and FROM Boston, Capt Baker bound 10 California
with . passengers. Capt :. and crew remained 10
her p dsys when they fell in with the bark Copia from
GreenOck bound 10 Trinidad where they remained ill
l-th Of FEB. and took passage In the brig Belle OF
PASSPORT, Capt Greenow, bound 70 Turks Island,
thence 10 Alexsndha The Lsmsrtine was new yes
se owned n Belfast Insured for $4,000 Belfast Me
he Captain and crew saved nothing but what they
had on as /, was blowing gale when they taken
from the wreck Baltimore American.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30
BROOKLYN

POLIcE.-Ths Police Courts are dull a. nsus' r
The magistrates have nothing DO bat
election, and tie officer. as-t that nothing - isns n,
tsNs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

y The following is the correspondence be
tween Hon. WIN. V. BRADY and a Committee APP
pointed by the Wing Convention to apprise HIM of
his nomination
Nsw.YoRK March %, 1919.
SIs The undersigned have been appointed Com.
mittee Of the Wing Mayorslty Convention. assembled
ct Broadway House. Monday evening 10Th instant,
10 inform you of your nomination tina Wing Csndi
date for Mayor OF this City at the next Charter Election
ID 10 proper to state that the nomination was made
with entire unsnmty and In view OF the fact that you
have already filled the important position OF Mayor OF
New York TO the satisfaction of your fellow cltzen'
and with credit and honor yourself and at the las
municipal election received vote exceeding the az
gresate Whig vote tor Aldermen, We beg leave per
sonsy TO express the nope that will be your pessur,
70 sccept the nomination.
Respectfully. your obedient servants.
john l. MASON, } I NJ bLkAklkN,
JAS KELLY. SAMl. X AAbbAilt
BRADFORD
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

Disasters BY THE LATE SrokN-A usPA'0"
from the Delaware Bresk~sier to the Phisdephis hA
change, dated Thursday morning ssys
The westber is now modsrs,ing after storm oil IN
usual violence which continued 10 rage - hours. The
ride has no, been So high since February $50 The
cook house on Ice Breaker has been washed away
schooner Elo, still fast and leaking herm brig viii
oss OF foremsst and manmsst gone below cross tree
drove Ia on Saturday night another vessel struck on
The breskwstsr on sunday morning. and went to pieces
od several clock cases spsrs and rigging hsve been
sshore bu, clue that may lead 10 the vessel
nsme large schooner IS slso sshore soou, II mie'
md Two piIoi boats are now in rosds,esd having rode
out the .,orm In safety have just learned that the
al which struck the breskwster on saturday nigh'
wss tbs schoonsrs Two Brothers OF Ne~'i orr winch
v.nt 10 pieces. Crew saved.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

AMERICAS MUSEUM The delicate attentions which he
eight foot Bridegroom pays to his eishi foot BIRDS are
pattern for common sized husbands The mammoth lady
LOOKS and shs FOR her sze pr-cudes al hope Of
equal msieh unless abe ss gut The elder OF the man
moth boys psnds into manhood The Lees plsy
ing the lss I~O days Of their engagement sod We under
stand will ecpse al reir former p-rformsGees
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

~ At the Convention OF Volunteers IN the
Mexican War and the last War with Great Britain held
yesterday at Harrisburg, Pa 20 Delegates were pres
ent Geo Richard, Esq. was made President. som'
big guns were fred, and a hne supper was to be de
youred last evening.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

" Wholesale dealers are now handing in their ssssf
rssnenLs 81 PALssRs asency for publication In The te~s
papers OF he country for the Spring trade. IL Dr6D
stood nowadays that he way to do business soceesssNJ
10 maze II known 10 IN. prsseLt generation, where
ny whom business 10 cow dong Is not enough hai.
Iners or grsndgshers vel acquainted win old -,
n-ss sianos To do business must advertise Dos
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

THE OLD FIRE BELL.-The old bell on the City
Hall on which 90 many jokes have been oracsed since
has been stationed there taken down yesterday
afternoon amid the cheers of the spectators some nun
bred. Of whom were attracted TO the spot II To be
taken 10 Boston the company which contracted Tor
the bell having agreed 10 pay ten cents pound
for the metal. The weighs about wv pOuh''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30
NETWORK TRIBUNE.
NEW-YORK, FRIDAY, MARCH 30.

" CALEB s. Woodruff was last eve
ming nominated for Mayor by the Wing City Con
y.u,ion, and we presume has accepted the nom
nation. Aid Woodruff mas served the City long
and faithfully in humber stations is industrious,
experienced and capable, and will make good
Nsyor. We trust there is no doubt Of his election.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

~ We are requested to say that the appnca-
ton TO the Assembly Introduced by Mr Flake TO repeal
the Charter OF the Nautilus Institution does not refer
10 the HaRiilHs Mana. Insgaaes Company Of As Guy
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30
ASSEMBLY.

NV YORK WHARFAGE BILL.
The bill for changing the rates OF Wharfage IN
the CITY Of New-York was made the special order OF
the day for Monday.
BoARD or SUPERVISORS
Mr. BAILEY reported complete the bill vesting
Legislative powers In the Board Of Supervisors which
was ordered 10 third reading.
RKoRGAN 'ZArION Or BANKS.
The vote on the final passage of the bill to iacil
itste the REORGANIZATION Ct Banks Is under recon
sideration.
The section allowing New. York City Stock TO be de-
posted with the Controller security for Notes wss
struck out and the bin passed
ANTHONY BARCLAY.
The bill for the relief OF ANTHONY BARCLAY, the
British Consul was recommitted.
PETITIONS PRESENTED.
Mr.. CAMPBELL presented petition to investl-
gate into the affairs Of the Mutual Institute snd Ship
masters Association
~ The wires refused TO communicate any far
ther paws
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30
BROOKLYN AFFAIRS.

Loco-Foco CoSyESrios - This Convention,
which assembled Wednesday evening failed to
make their nominations for Mayor and other officers
and after stormy time adjourned until this evening
The hi CHEST bslo, In favor OF ex Sheriff jenkins
VINO only needed two votes To secure bis nomination
LAND SLIDg.-The recent haayy rains have so
completely soaked the earth In portions Of the city rs
10 cause large masses to be detached from the main
body wherever there s any considerable embsnkment
Abou, o'clock yesterday morning the residents on
the heights Perrepont were startled from their
slumbers by heavy rumbing noise. resembling the
sound of dstan. thunder. In the morning II was dis
covered that considerable portion Of earth had ef,
.s quarters the heights the residence Of Mr..
Peet merchant Ia Columbia 81. and deposited Itself be-
low IN Furman-s.. rendering that thoroughfare com
petey impossible Had this happened during the day
I, would probably have been attended with serious
consequences.
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Things In philadelphia.
Correspondence Of The Tribune.
PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, Mare

PHILADELPHIA, Thursday March -.
The new Jewish Synagogue in Crown-st. was
consecrsed tn afternoon in the most brilliant manner,
/. regards psgesntry. music, sc.
The damage 10 the Central Railroad Bridge above
n arrisburg will be only about $1,000 and will not de-
lay the opening OF the work to Lewstown over fort
night
The Hnchmsn conspiracy case ia closed as isr as the
evidence goes. The lawyers commence summing up
10 morrow. ~
The Flour marke, continues dull and 200 bbls good
brands Pennsylvania sold for export at o2t there 10
very little inquiry, however and some parcels are OF
fered at lower rate Rye Flour is dull At s. per Dbl
Corn Mesl no sales Pebnsyys Is ned s,2 90 sap
plies of Grain continue TO come In freely wheat 10
rather inquired after for milling, and 1000 bush
good Red sold % cents, and cargo Of White at
l0l O2 per ousnel Rye small sales vt 90 cts Corn
10 In rather better demand sale. of 5000 bushels rel
low II - - cents per 30 lbs Oats sell slowly sales
OF 1900 bush Pennsy at - 80 cents and 500
bushels prime Southern at 80 cents per Oushe FRO
visions Of all kinds meet limited inquiry, and sup
plies from the West via Pittsburgh are beginning 70
arrive Sales Pork at : sud prime 10 80 per bbl
Prices OF Bacon barely supported sales OF Pc Aed
Hams at a. cents side. ~ 3, and shoulders At u
Lard IL dull At 6l y cents in kegs and barrels Rice
10 limited demand At 81 81. cents per b. Sugar ia
Ia fair demand aud prices firm sales OF lOhhds New
Orleans At Il y cents and 200 hhds Cuba private
terms Iron 10 not much inquired after sales POO
tons Charcoal Foundry At s2i ard an import OF No.
Scotch Pig at s25 per ton time, which IL decline
Whisky declined to 20 POI cents in hhds and p
q 10 barrels.
NAyAL-Us. steari frlgate Allegheny. Commodore
Hunter ssiied from Genoa Feb %. for LeghOrn and
roulon T. : store ship Erie, Lieut. McBair, for Ma
hon, 70 sail for Genoa March ,. L. : sl0opoi'~ar
J.mestown, Commander Mercer remained ~ GenOs
Feb a. TO sail for Palermo in seven days L. : steam
frissie Princeton. Commodore Engle nov command
ing Mediterranean squadron rice Com. Bolton De
ceaseG was At Genoa Feb 81 10 sail In lew days Tor
Leghorn TO relieve the Allegheny. L. : schooner Ia
ney Lieut., Commanding Hunter, was a. Mahon Feb ~
All well.
SALES or SrocKs-Fust BoGrd--s3 600 Tenn. Bonds
=. 70. 22s Girard Bank l2i 81 800 Lehgh Coal Scrip
rs, $3.50 sch Nav lot. 81 100 Union Canal, lls
Penns Bank 2a3i do. 2g3t 5000 State Is, ~
s3,lOO L. :. Loan, g. 80, lO4 100 Wilmington Rail
road. POI.
Second Bosrd-sl 600 4 : Loan 6s, o. 100 30 Nor
rio Canal. 9; $1,000 Reading RR Bonds. 50 800 Sch
Nav Int 81 SLIGO q Loan. 6s, Sc, l0i; $3.50 :
Treas Noes lO7i 500 State IS, ~ 100 Reading RR,
Isl.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

The following complimentary resolution 20 NJ
Smith W" passed By the company. before the AL,
Of the bark
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sls trsess Asso,.a al 10 rs'.-Is. 81 a. 49, -
80 a. s.y - closing r-se-t.'- a. Pi''" q ga ,ss..
s..o.ssa Is., d ~ .s- o. 90 R.s 50, ~.
sss :. 80, sue 80 2, ne $1,000 % a. "a Esa
80 aa.as.n-a n 'l. ss.f. Of AT su 80 o,
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

Mr.. DAsA's LEcTUEEs.--Mr. Dana delivered
his las, lecture Shsk'pesrs. a. me Female Academy
last evening, which rJiwithSisndng he unfayorsbl'
state OF the wesh and tre al,ny condition Of th'
streets was well attended
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

ISQUEsrs An inquest was held yesterday at
the house Of william Farmer, In one Hundred and
Twenty second st upon the body OF Daniel Fsltz sGer
man 81 years Of age who was found drowned In pond
a, the foot OF One Hundred and Twenty second ct De-
ceased gardener by profession, and about week
ayo ,orteJ for Harlem u procure some garden plsnts
.inca which time he not seen until his body was
found =. stated lie left wife and six children 10
mourn his loss Verdict, death by drowning. The
Coroner also held inquest upon the body OF sssc
Campbell A native Of New Jersey sged " years, who
was found drowned at Pier No IL, North River From
all appearance he had been In the water sbeut three
months The body was recognised by his brother who
caused his remains h. be conveyed 10 Hackenssck,
N J for intermeut Verdict, found drowned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

BOARD or SUPERyIsoRs-This Board met for
the last time probably this afternoon to wind up their
affairs for the year II they would be- somewhat more
liberal In paying Police Ocers for their services, the
city would not probably be infested with thieves and
burglars 10 so great al extent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

FIRE AND Loss OF LlFE-During the high
wind on Tuesday night about o'clock an alarm ofhre
was given which found to proceed from the burn
Ing Of a threestory brick .houss In Acennas 81, few
doors east Of Broadway. {. was owned by Mr. Henry
Shuttle who resided In Il. With five or six German
families Nearly every thing In the house destroy
ed but all the inmates escaped except Mr. John fster
his wife Margaret and child about eighteen months
old They occupied rooms in the third story aud were
unable 10 escape. Their hsfeonsumed bodies were
found and inquests hold upon them By Coroner
Conway and verdcts rendered in accordance with the
facts.
II 10 said that Eater, the unfortunate man who per
i.hed could have saved himself but he lost his lite II
Ia supposed in his anxiety to bis wife and child
He SEEN but could not be prevailed upon b spring
from the window. He back and persisted with them.
The cOrpses presented most horrible spectacle The
man and woman were al consumed except their bodies
and the child was but body Of bones aud ashes
When found they all close together. The re-
mains, understand, were taken in charge by the
German Beneficial Society who will TO their proper
interment
On the house there insurance Of e. 900 In the
Firsmans Office, and Mr. shuttle had insurance also
bis stock Of shoes and his furniture, IN the
Office, for $500 Ball, sun.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-03-30

~ Messs Rowland A'pinw0il OF tins Oi'y
have received a letter dated Valparaiso Jan D. and
stating that two vessels had arrived there the day be-
fore from California, bringing $4,000 worth OF gold
both the vessels to return 10 San Francisco with
carsoes The previous accounts as to the abundance
Of the gold sre confirmed by them, and 1t wac thought
that their sdvices would stimulate commercial sdVen
ture. from Valparaiso. The propeller Edith arrived
there ON the 9th with all well on board.