The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-06-25

influence on those who now doubt the practicable
ity, although admitting the necessity, of building
a rallrosd such as is contemplated by our brethren
on the Atlantic side.
Naval Intelligence.
From the Alta California, May Ill
The United States sloop- of-war Falmouth arrived
yesterday from Mazatlan, whence she sailed on
the 2lst of April She brought up in irons, Reuben
Withers, whose arrest for the murder of young
Reynolds, in this city, in the month of December,
we have already noticed. When the F. left, the
Duke OF WerteInburgh, near relative of Prince
Albert, was soJournng at that place. He is
pected at this place, having left Europe upon
The Falmouth will proceed to Benicia this day.
We subjoin list of her officers;-
Thomas petigrew c0 %S,: John DeCamP; lst
shaw, sd do; John Y. Mason, Jr., Purser; Henry S.
Newcomb, Acting Master David Harlan, Surgeon;
1t. Commdg. Marines; Peter Wager, Passed Midship-
man; William X Bridge, do. do Edwin o. Carnes,
spedden, do; John T. Beatty, do VIM. Men Arm
strong, do; Charles Johnston, Boatswsin; Lewis
Holmes. earPsnter Lewis Rogers s.il%sksr Avg
Charles ). Porcher, Commanders Clerk
Churches in California.
In the autumn of 1S4S, the Rev. L. ID. Hunt late
of the Sandwich Islands Mission arrived at this
place, and commenced the first stated services,
according TO protestant forms of worship, under an
engagement for the term of one year, chaplain of
the town of San Francisco. No church organiza-
tions, however, were effected until the spring of
1S49. Then, with the thronging emigration, and
an increase Of ministers OF the gospel churches be-
gan TO be formed in this and other communities
The following summary, ii is believed, presents a
complete view of the various religious societies
existing al the present date and the order of their
formation.
First Presbyteria Church in Benicia, Rev. S.
Woodbridge Jrs. Next in order of time occur
the churches of this city.
First Presbyterian Church, Rev. A. Williams
tref Kant ist
Church of the Holy Trinity, Rev. S. E. Mines
Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. w. Taylor's-
First Congregational Church, Rev. T. ID. Hunts
Grace Church, Rev. p. L. Vermehr's.
AT Monterey is the Rev. S. II. Wiley, Presby-
terrain, who offciates as chaplain to the military
post. No church organized
AS San Jose, are the Rev. ]. w. Douglass
Presbyterian, and the Rev. ]. ID. Briarly, Baptist
dist society, as yet without stated ministry.
At Sacramento, Methodist Episcopal Church
has been formed, Rev. Mr.. Owens, and the Rev.
j. A. Benton, Congregational, and the Rev. J.
Cook, Baptist, also Officiate, but have not as yet
organized churches.
At Stockton, the Rev. James Woods, Presby-
terrain, has organized Presbyterian church, the
third in connection with the Presbytery of Califor-
mia. A Methodist society also maintain worship.
The Rev. w. q. Canders, Presbyterian, ofci-
ates as a missionary in Nappa Valley, and at
Sonoma.
Murders, Accidents, &c.
Peter Dodds Hogg, Esq, Collector of II. b. Ms
Custom, al Wellington, New Zealand, week before
last, says the Stockton Times, of the llth ult.,
when crossing the Tualumne river, near Rodgers
Bar, was drowned.
Dr. Richard Thompson, says the Alta Cali
foraia, supposed to have belonged to New York,
was murdered on the road from Durango to Mazat-
Ian, on the 10th March, by four Americans, viz =
Rodgers, Winters, and Shirley. After
robbing him, they continued their way to Mazatan,
to embark for California; the first then bought a
launch, and left for Lower California. Shirley was
taken and delivered TO the authorities in Mazatan,
by MIR. Gaines, now in this city. On him was
found Sl00 in Mexican gold, which he confessed
was taken from the trunk of the Doctor. He also
stated that the murder was committed by Meal
comb, from whom he received a hundred dollars
as his share Of the Doctors effects consisting of
SiC0, gold watch, one horse, four mules, and two
trunks Of clothing. Among the Doctors papers was
found memorandum, stating that he had married,
in 1876, Miss Sarah Lyon, of sing Sing, N. Y, who
died In New Orleans also, that he had sent by
sea four trunks, consigned 10 merchant in San
Frarcisco, ard in case of accident he wished bis
Effects TO be delivered TO his sister in Alabama.
Any acquaintance Of the Doctor may learn more by
applying a. the office of this paper.
A man named Martin Newberger, formerly re-
sident of New Orleans, committed suicide at Stock
ton on the 18th Of April, by drowning. His body
was found few hours after in the Mormon chapel
An inquest was held upon the body, and a verdict
rendered that deceased came to his death by
downing himself while laboring under temporary
insanity.
We copy The subjoined narrative of a mean-
choly event which occurred on the Mokelumne
last month, from the Stockton Times
LOWER CANT OF THE MIDDLE Bar,
MoKELuMNE, April 10, 1850.
On the night of the 3lst ult, delorabe accident
occurred al this place, which resulted in the death
Of one Of the most lovely and amiable OF Caliior-
MAS adopted daughters, the wife Of Mr. Henry As
kins, a'e of New York. While sitting up at late
hour, awaiting the return Of her absent husband,
sleep overcame her, and her dress coming in con-
tact with the lighted candle took fire, and burned
with great rapidiiy. Immediately awaking, she,
with great presence Of mind, sprang upon the bed,
end rolling herself in woollen blankets, succeeded
in sXtnguishng the fire, not, however, until being
severely burned upon the back and arms For two
weeks the taper at life fckered between hope and
despair, Tut the fragile constitution was unable to
the severe shock. Being aware that the
period Ut her dissolution was near, she reviewed
the prospect with cheerful resignation, and with
heart buoyant with hope in heaven the summons
TO an eternity Of bliss beyond the grave. Like
babe taking It's rest, without struggle or pain, on
the morning of the l4th inst, she calmly closed
her eyes In the sleep Of death. Her remains were
inferred on beautiful hillside, amid the flowers
which once che gathered, but now, alas, wave ia
gentle dalliance DER her silent grave.
The San Francisco Journal of Commerce OF the
18th ult sayss-Yesterday, at the Byron House,
corner of Jackson and keamy streets, Philip Smith
OF Pennty lvanie, and Dennis SHELTON of Louisiana,
grsTpled each other, and commenced wrestling in
good humor, but the latter becoming angry struck
smith with his fist, and he returned II with fatal
effect, killing Shelton dead upon the spot hear
ing Of the case was had before jury, and after
investigation Smith was discharged from custody.
Joseph Broke, native of Edingburgh, Scotland,
fomeTiy in the volunteer army in Mexico, was
drowned in attempting to swim the river al Nc
Lean, Jeffrey * Co.'S Ferry, at stockton. The I'M
fortunate deceased, previous 10 the attempt, de-
posted twenty-nin ounces Of gold dust in the
hands of Captain George Bowles
IoLlCE RErCRT or SAN FRANCISCO.
In the May number Of the ITatohman we find
summary Of police cases from Sept. 4, 1919 to |
March %, 1850, which we transfer to our CO.
umns
Gases a murder. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
HNtIlpt 70 NIL. ~
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Drunkenness aud disorderly conduct. ......3gl