The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-06

prise, and there 10 probability of fatality from
desttution before the end of the journey il reached
Another great object of public interest has been
the great number OF murders and sssassi nations
which have lately taken place in the San JOAQUIN
mines, most OF which have been traced 10 the To-
regner Of Spanish descent, and but one opinion is
expressed, viz: that they shall and must quit the
country, or abide perhaps extreme consequences
Meetings have been held to that efiecr, and some
OF the frst citizens of the country are appointed TO
see the undertaking carried into effect.
The foreign miners tax has worked well, either
ompelling aliens TO Ray for their intrusion upon our
treasures, or compelling them to leave the placers
for our daily arriving fellow citizens
:, Inc mines are yielding largely at present, but
There Is more associated labor in the forming of
dams, &c., than formerly, as isolated enterprise
has not been so successful heretofore. The gold
region has scarcely been scratched yet, but the
surface OF the richest placers have been superb
deposit has been extracted.
A settlement has been formed at the eastern side
Ct the Sierra Nevada, in the upper end of Carson
Valley, by the Mormons and from its apricsl fural
capacities, is likely to flourish, although the gold
on that side has not been found in great
permant mt settlement there will be of great i'm
Portance TO future emigration overland, they will
be within short distance of that desert where all
real danger is apprehended by the beated or ex-
bausted Immigrant.
There has be en- no further news of collision be-
tween the American settlers and the Indians on the
Trinity river. The mines there have not turned
out we'll so far.
The San Francisco Herald, of August 1, saws -
The numerous murders that have taken place in
the Southern mines, have sperated the citizens
Of Tuolumue county to such degree that, assem-
bled in mass meeting, they have issued peremPtory
orders for all foreigners TO leave the county forth.
WITH Fifteen days is the limit allowed by this
mandate for their preparations to depart. A commit.
tee of citizens have been appointed to determine
what foreigners shall be permitted to remain, and
all the Americans in the county have been called
upon to lend their aid carry the order into effect
Bands "a rea du los vin nd IL ;o
highly probable the expulsion will take place with
out any disturbance. The four Mexicans that were
found in the act of burning the bodies of two Amer-
of murder.
The waters have fallen in the upper and lower
mines, and already the miners are availing them
selves OF the advantages of season for the prose-
cution OF their opt rations. In most instances the
average yield greater than in any former season.
and there is every prospect that gold will be COL
leeted this summer than ever before. Several crush
ing machines are being put in operation in the Ma
rpoea and other mines, where the gold. bearing
quartz is found in sufficient quantity to repay the
outlay. Exploring parties have found gold farther
up the slope Of the Sierra Nevada than il has
hitherto been sought for Parties are every day
extending their explorations and while the dry sea-
son lasts, the miners seem determined TO employ
their time diligently.
The law for the collection of taxes from foreign
miners although carried partially into execution in
some OF the counties, has generally been inopera-
tive. The amount OF revenue derived from il is
very small, and il has had very injurious effect in
the Southern mines.
A development has recently been made in the
Probate Court of this county whieh has taken our
citizens by surprise. The Judge has been charged
by Captain Folsom, one of our most respectful le
citizens, who is agent for the large Leidesdorff
estate, with having sought bride for deciding in
his favor suit commenced by the Public Admin
traitor 10 gain pos of the estate in virtue of
his Office.
The charge duplicates the counsel of the public
Messrs Dwinelle and Holland,
whose fees in the transaction were fixed at five
thousand dollars each. The case will be brought
before the District Court for investigation
The most gratifying activity prevails in this city
al present. New buildings, mostly Of brick, are
going up in every quarter, aud the most extensive
anangemt mis- are being made for the fall trade. Ii
is expected that very large amount of business
will be transacted during the coming season, and
the Pr, psrations for II are on scale proporonate
TO lis anticipated extent.