The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-03-08

finished building In the rear and broken open, and
money 10 the amount OF two thousand dollars Likea
therefrom. Officers Claughley and Backman on
Saturday last arrested man named John McCrea-
dy, on suspicion OF having committed the robbery.
He was held for examination.
We are requested TO state that the steamer Sena.
tor will sail from her usual berth, at Clarks Point,
this day, at III o'clock, A M, instead OF tomorrow,
her usual day.
From the Alta California, Jan. l4J
The ARTS 1t gives US satisfaction To find that
among the varied population OF California the fine
arts are not without most worthy representatives
We have had occasion TO notice the presence OF
several artists OF merit, and always take pleasure
IN so doing, and lending what feeble and Is In our
power towards encouraging and fostering science
and the fine arts. We have now among US many
scientific gentlemen, painters, engravers and other
kindred spirits, and we trust that they will receive
encouragement which will cause them TO remain
permanently among us.
COURT OF FIRST INsTANcE.-John Montgomery
rs. Edward Mackenzie, John Thompson and A.
Thompson.-This was an action which came up
the 4ih inst, for damages for insufficient food
and other matreatment OF plaintiff as a cabin pas
senger on board the bark Spartan, chartered by the
defendants, from Launceston in Van Dieman's
Land 10 San Francisco, and resulted In verdict of
Sl0l for the plaintiff This Is the second tried
and decided against the same defendants en- the
same cause of action-Msrcus Synnott having
December last. Dwinee, Holt and Marshall,
plaintiffs attorneys, Norton and Satterlee, for de-
PENDANTS.
INSANITY man named Flint, on board the
ship Geo. Washington, Capt Holdredge, in fit Of
insanity, while the officers were at dinner, seized
gun loaded with ball and fired it at the captain,
which fortunately missed him. The chief OF police
was Immediately sent for, and he was secured.
The THEATRE.-We understand that buildn :
now erecting in Washington street is to be fitted
up as theatre, and that artisans are already at
work upon II for that purpose. We are not In
formed whether the manager OF the Eagle Theatre
has arrives IN town, but presume he Is "about IN
spots" Without any very great cost, very neat
and pretty little theatre can be fitted up. The
cesslty Of places OF public amusement is daily be-
coming more apparent, and theatre is the place
OF all others most likely to attract the public The
bad state OF the streets may perhaps be drawback
Tor the present, and operate against " crowded
houses: but we may now look with some degree
OF nfidence for the termination of the rainy sea-
son, when a theatre is bound to do smashing
business. We have only one word of advice for
your Ss q aod
the stage, and let every body be up in their
parts An inferior company, It properly managed,
can work together, and produce more favorable
This has been clearly proven in the instances of
Mitchell and Burton
The CHINA BoYs.-We received visit yester.
day in our office from two celestials, bearing each
an enormous pie, with the compliments of JON
Ling, of the Jackson Chinese restaurant The
almost too pretty to eat, but the &c outside barba-
rians" devoured it cali the time" May the sha-
dow Of Jon-Ling never be less
POLICE CoURT--IILKoAL VoTINa.
Hughes, Jas; Russell Glasgow, and VIM. Dresco,
were arrested for attempting to vote at the recent
election. They were held to bail TO answer.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-A man named Vim. H.
Tayl 0r was taken to the Police office on Thurs
day, from Long wharf, for attempting TO cut his
throat with razor We could not ascertain the
cause.
ANOTHER RocK-We are informed by the har-
Dor master that vessel from sea, while coming
into the harbor few days since, ran upon sunk
en- rock not laid down upon the charts. She got
of very soon, but with slight damage. We are
not Informed OF the particulars or of the name of
the vessel. We understand that Captain Ring
gold IL now engaged In surveying the harbor, and
will, IN few days, be able 10 buoy out that dam
eerous portion Of our harbor known as Blossom
rock.
THE TuRF.-We learn that one of our enter
pr1sng fellow citizens, who is great lover of the
sports of the turf, has imported from Sydney a
splendid English stallion and mare-brood AMI
mals-of great beauty. We pre- sumo we shall hear
OF then! and their progeny upon the turf OF Cali
fornia.
SHOOTING Southworth was arrested for
firing pistol at his partner, with intent to kill.
Committed.
surroenp MURDER.
The Placer Tunes, OF the jth inst +, furnishes
the following particulars OF a supposed MURDER
As four men were fishing from boat, about
thirteen miles below tins city, on the attn inst
they discovered the body OF a man floating in the
rvtr, which they supposed to have been murdered,
from the circumstances Of the body and one arm
containing number OF large cuts The name Of
Gayl lord was on the bosom Of the shirt Of the de-
ceased. The following order was found in one OF
The pockets of the pantaloons:-
SACRAMENTO CRY, Sept II, lsl9
Messrs. Winter X Latinler will please let the
bearer OF this order have the chest which left at
mis- nm The dan a L., L..
green painted chest, marked % VIM. Smith, San
W, NJ SMITH.
The body was buried near the bank or the river.
about thirteen mics from this place, where those
interested can obtain particulars, by applying to
the camp Of Mr. John Woods
IMPORTANT DECISION.
The Placer Tunes, OF the 9th Inst, reports the
following some hat important decIsion;-
Cru Court, Sacramento Disfrict,-Judye Tho
mas, presiding. -Roblnson and Others vs.. Gun
nlIeham and others This was an action tor tres.
pass against the City Marshal and others, for
pulling down house in process of erection over
the slough good deal Of interest was excited
IN consequence Of involving the question whether
fowable lands are included in Satters grant.
Verdict for defendants.
SACRAMENTO WEATHER.
The Placer Ttns, OF the 5th, says;-" We have
had some fine day this week, although considers
bic ram has fallen. IL is the opinion OF the old
est inhabitant," who has resided here. eighteen
J
Sacramento has iallen a htte. and We believe the
water In the sloughs, back Of the city, is slowly
rectding.
Married.
From the Alta California Jan. III
In this city, on the l1th inst by Henry L. Dodge
ESQ Mr.. Josnus AsDERsos to Miss DsLI. AVN BRocK,
all Of this city.
In this city, on the morning Of the 5th inst JAMES
y. FR.srn Ct Green VALLEY, Bath county, Virginia
Richmond and stsunton papers pleass copy.
In this city, the morning Of the 29th ut RonERr
b Gst,sE. formerly Of LeSisburg. Penn
In this city the 7th irst OF infAm nation Of the
lungs DR.. j. n BYsEr, late Of Memphis rennes,ee.
Deoeased vas member Of the Masonic fraternity aud
inferred with the usual Masonic honors BY Davy
Crockett Lodge.
In this city, on the 3oth uit, Fs,scIs Fcspss. Eco
OF Sir Charles Forbes Bsronet the house Of Dr.
Barnett Broadway, aged 90 years.
Suddenly, In this city the 18th instant, Gro r.
BtcK. Esq aged about Is years.
In this city on the Sd inst, Of Inflammation OF the
bowels, Mr.: NsrsssrrL wrILs, Of Boston, member Of
the Pacific Company, ship York.
In this city Sunday afternoon 18th inst Of innsm-