Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-10-11
CORRESPONDENTS of the California; Courier.
S,cnAMrarn Az. u

he choice for members OF the City Council ms resuu
according the oyhlhts below, III the ef''' ~ "j'
of Democrats i'll each branch.
corresnondencc of the Caiioni, Courier
SACRAMENTO. Aus. H. 1870.
ANARCHY AT SACRAMENTO.
Al a late hour Yesterday afternoon lle senator h'iil
ha oli Hunter in 5nisun Bay and tho W. lcoH response
hed ,ur ears Al right above-eyery thing quiet in IA
crarneno Judge The gloom that sele. upon every c'un
en,nce as the boat came 10 the eyee wien was ahhouF
ad tha another brave and generous public ocsi
l aln beneath hcmrderous bullets OF desperate outlaws
s the funeral OF Mr. Assessor Woodland yesterday after
ION the Sheriff started with twenty for the Five Mile
Jouse 10 arrest any squners he might find there Aporcn
=, the Sherit's party entirely nnarmed, moi knowing
the purpose he had in view when they left the Fort. On their
arrival al the Five Mile House. no persons were found in
arms and the party proceeded on qcE gaiop 10 The "a
yion They had not ridden far, when they learned that
party Of squaers had taken possession OF house short
distance beyond the Pavilion. After sho halt the ShefH
divided his party into squads under lie command u General
Winn Mr.. Robinson and himself
When the sheriff had reached The house, he ordered tie
Marty dismount and invited them I3cosa manner IL
90 and pei something Ia drink lie Immediately, with t@o
or three others entered the house, while the rest were hitch
ing their horses. In The adjoining the bar the squat
ers were waiting for attack, and summons from The
sheriff them 10 lay down their arms, answered by
yolry from eight Ten mlssets Firing was kept up
both sides for few minutes.
The sheriff left the house to look for the OF the pa!;y
who coming W, and WAS but lo distance from il
when m;sket loaded with huckshot discharged by
tall man. supposed 10 be Allen, standing in Tile inner door
and Sheriff Mckinney fell MORALLY wounied. lie eNclaim
ed two or three times, IL killed :" walked few steps
fell dead. Some o those present. that The
Sheriff Was shot al The first fire OF the squaors, al he
tered the room.
just after The tall man shot III" Sheriff. quote from
the Transcpt,"Dr Rriary, who near aimed his ps
tol al him and fired The ball probably took effect for the
man dropped his gun and fell IIc however
covered himself Previous 10 is before many had gol into
the house but nller the firing had commenced he fired fronl
the harroom window and gra@ed TIC of Mr.. Crowel
Crowel fred back in RETURN ard thinks the bali have
| taken effect
In the melee the Squattcr who fred from the bar were
sho, dead Capt Radtoi severely wounded in e fore
arm The bones broken. Two were then brought
prisoners and conveyed forthwith 10 the Pavilion After
they reached the Pavilion two Others were brought in
1--WE regret 10 Learn that Capt Hammersly after the fir
ing commenced was thrown from his horse He was in
Juad in the back probably not severely. One Of the prison.
WINS then taken IN wagon 10 town, unde: guard Par
ties proceeded Town. inform The citizens OF tine satc
aiars The first reinforcement that reached the Pavilion
from was party of ten men, led BY Mr. undy The
second was party OF about twelve men, led BY Mr. Tracy
General VIM drew them NJ, and made short speech TO
them.
"Thc three remaining prisoners were placed in tho onn
bus together with Capt Rat,or and The remains OF Sheriff
Mckinney guard OF horsemcn were appointed to accom-
pany the omnibus into town.
'rhe OF the prisoners who in the omnibus
John Hugher, Jas. X. Goldman and VIM b. Cornoca
"The body OF the Sheriff. WAS left at the Fort, and the p
soners were conveyed down street along front 10 the phi
ship.
ION The part of the authorities Sheriff Mckinney was
killed and Capt. Rndford wounded brr moraly. On
the part Of the squattes three killed One probably
more, was wounded, and four were taken prisoners.
"Dr. BrarIy, Mr. Briary, Mr.. Milne, Mr.. Cleal, Mr.
i
distinguished bravery during the uiiray.
Allen who is supposed 10 have shot the sheriff. has been
ringleade Of the Squaers and is snd be- dcspe
old His wife, who has been sick for tire
died in the back room OF the same house where The fight
took place, few hours afterwards.
The Transcript the miners, instead of having any
disposition has been reported cooperate with those
who stirred up spirit Of open resistance to the lave, hold
all the proceedings Of The late disinrbers of the peace in
great abhorrenc Allen is dead has been supposed
He reached Pacervile where he tried 10 get up party
Join his fortunes but without success His wound is not 50
bad one as was reported.
/ saw Mayor Bigclow two o'clock to-day He was
somewhat easier and many express hopes for his final
covery; but fear they 100 sanguine.
The report TINT Ma!oney the captain of the sliaters
who killed, desertcr in the Mexican war is not
true He appointed frs, Lieutenant By President Polk
ut The solicitation of Robert Taylor, served CALAMITY al
Monterey and Tie line OF General SCOTS operations and
received honorable discharge. He showed the most de-
termncd bravery when he drew his up across tie
street. and when he could no longer rally them he pured
his horse boldly into the midst Of his enemies Io was
killed by Recorder g. F. Washington formerly oil Virginia.
An intense excitement peryades the public mind and
good many talk Of hanging The prisoners nj onceat the
greater portion, hope are in favor Of giving hom fair
trial That all those who shall suffer the gailows who
taken with in their hands, is the universal cry Of
the city \ special term Of The Court will doubt be i'm
mediatey called
To-day al len O'clock DR. Briary brought in from Briqh
ton n man named Hall lie found secreled in The
bushes Aliens house This man The Of all
the persons in the house whom he could recocct viz? VIM
Goddard Anderson Arnet, James Kaufman Jackson Hook,
George Henshnw, Kelley (killed) man. unknown,
who killed. and Allen, who was shot ~ DR.. BfaTly
There were others present. whose Hall did give
tIe will appear witness against the outlaws.
letter has been found amongst Robinsons papers, Civ
ing oil his plans Of resistance 10 the laws and eyidencing
his intention 10 fight 10 The last
THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CONVENTION. |
CSciS&ATI, Oct. Z, 1850
resolutions passed by the Convention to-day that
committee be appointed revise the prayer in the German
Prayer Book
very animated debate resolution 10 inquire
into the expedency Of providing, that not more than one
member om the dioces shall be appointed IN the same
standing committee Of the house. The Hon. Messrs.
pendlelon, Of Ohio; Bullock OF ny; Chambers, OF Md;
Wharton of Pa C.raGdinan Of Conn; Churchill Of Ky;
Rev Messs Patterson of Miss and Van Inmnr, OF VII
part in the discussion. The resolution was finally laid
the table.
The report of the committee relating evidence eccle
saatica taken up and ably debated II was fin1y
laid on the table.
Every Bishop in the country is present. except Bishop
Souhmal They are sitting IN council
The House of clerical and lay delegates very inl there
being nearly 200 members present
FLOPEMENT.-An elopemen unnceonntablc rs il is
repehensble, is Just disturbing neighborhood About
three months ago young rather comey and rcputrd
of finished education, reached this city from Baltimore
Having no support and being unable after sra