The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-08
From CALIFORNIA;.
We present the following extracts from Caliior-
MIA papers received by the Cherokee:
From The San Franciseo Herald.


From The San FranciseO Herald.
At the departure Of the last steamer, the squater
troubles in Sacramento were at their height, and
the intelligence will, no doubt have produced in
the United States much alarm ana CONSERVATION
We arc happy in being able TO say that the dis
turbances almost wholly ceased alter the first out
break. The first accounts as Is usually the case,
somewhat exaggerated the number both OF the
killed and OF the combatants The squatteT5 fled in
short time after the first difficulty in the streets.
Some OF the rngieaders were arrested, and they
are now awaiting their trial in prison.
few days after the fight in Sacramento, Sheriff.
Mckinney was killed in attempting To arrest
man named Allen, of the leaders Of the squater
party Allen, though wounded in the ARRAY, sue
ceeded in making his escape, and Is now IN the VI
cinity Of Placerville. Rumors prevail IN Sacra-
nenio that band of four hundred armed men are
in the vicinity of Weaversville, preparing to
make descent on Sacramento for the purpose OF
securing the prisoners. The authorities, although
not attaching much credit to this story, have sent
spies out in that direction, and have redoubed their
precautions.
1t is improbable that any attempt will be made,
however, as the demonstration made by the citl-
zens of both Sacramento and San Francisco on the
occasions of the outbreak must have convinced the
infatuated men that successful resistance to the
law ia entirely hopeless We are glad TO cay that
the wounds received by Mayor Bigelow in the at
fray not likely to terminate fatally. II is said
that his physicians entertain now hopes OF his re-
covery.
The arrival of gentleman by the last steamer
charged by Mr. Letcher, our minister at Mexico,
with mission in regard to land titles in California,
has served to give much confidence to property
owners. 1t is the belief of this agent that most of
the grants made by the Governors before the acqu-
stion Of California by the United States, will be
confirmed by our Government ON the evidence Mr.
Letchcr 10 prepared to furnish from the Official
records in the city OF Mexico, as to the lnvariabe
practice Of the Mexican government In this par
ticuiar.
The excitement against the foreigners in the
southern mines has subaded, and the demonstrations
hay ali w ceascd. A
Chilians and Mexicans have left the country IN
consequence Of the law compelling them to take out
licenses to mine, and business in the San joaquin
district has suffered in consequences but, nevcrthc-
less the mining operations arc still prosecuted with
industry and success. In the Mariposa mines
steam machinery has been brought into requsition
in crushing the quartz rock, and the result promi-
ses amply to reward those engaged in the enter
prise. The Stockton and Aspinwall mines have
been sufficiently tested to give strong assurance oil
unboundcd success. Several companies have re-
Gently been started for the purpose OF crushing the
quartz rock, and several crushing machines have
been ordered
Business, hitherto backward, has given some
indication of improvement. In Sacramento there
is a decided briskness, and in this city there is
every to believe there will be great activity
in the course of two weeks. The appearance OF
the city is much improved by the fine rows OF
buildings lately erected, and the streets are IN pro-
gress OF repair The great coet of freights as well
the expenses of building the site of the recent
conflag ration, have rendered money for some time
scarce, out inc gOlO uuSt 10 COiuc III Ioiii
the Mines and it will doubtless, from this time for
the remainder Of the season, continue to flow in
abundantly.
The emigrants continue TO arrive in large num-
bers, and for the most part IN great restitution
Meetin. have been held in all the principal towns
for the purpose OF alording relief, and trains have
started with provisions TO succor the wayfarcrs.
The movement has been general throughout the
country, and it is probable that the proceeds Of the
collections will be sufficient to relieve the distress
in great measure.
The news of General Taylor's death was received
with much concern in this country. In this city
measures were Immediately taken to celebrate his
obsequies, and the celebration took place on Thurs
day last. A body of Chinese residents dressed in
their national costume attracted much attention.
The procession was composed of the various Ma
sonic and Odd Fellows Orders, the Mayor and
Common Council, the Fire Department, the Cali
fornin Guards, and citizens of the various States.
The trial of Roderick N. Morrison, for corrupt
malfeasancc in office, has been progressing for sew
eral days. 1t is not yet concluded.