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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-26
CALIFORNIA.
Natural Advantng Fertility Of the Land
Results &c.

E-tdet ofa Pirate Com. 10, tae Tribune
Much has been written of thus Country and its
capabilities, yet few probably IL home have a
truthful idea of the reality AS have been some
thing Of locker on. not having been engaged in
business, believe myself tolerably wei qualified
IN give IN on;,,;~-, -Ss~-,--ar
you that my Judgment is favorable, much more so
than thatof che great majority Of persons whocam
here with the expectation Of making fortunes in
short time and then going back to their families,
and who being generally disappointed color their
accounts OF California accordingly. Much has been
published of the unheathiness OF this place. which
| entirely dissent from, as | am satisfied 1t is rs
healthy as any place ever lived in, aud from all
learn | am satisfied the whole country, except the
river bottoms near the mouth of the Sacramento
and San joaquin, which are subject TO the same
complaints as similar places in the Atlantic States
or elsewhere.
The fertility of the land has never been fairly
tested before now and even this year but partially,
and the result would astonish our old sober farm
ers in New England Fine crops have been raised
even without irrigation, and the opinion is becom-
ing general that much larger portion of the
country is susceptible of cultivation than has here
tofore been believed Gould take few samples
of Beets Turnips and Onions that have seen
raised here into Fulton Market, should astonish
the natives as am sure no such ones have ever
been seen there; they are at least four times as
large as the largest, and better, sweeter and more
tender than what you have.
Twas told BY man of respectability, OF q farm
er in the valley of San Jose which lies at the south
end OF the Bay of San Francisco, who has this
year raised 100000 worth of Potatoes, at an ex
pense Of less than $4,000 cannot vouclI for the
truth this, but do not think it beyond credibity.
There are plenty Of Grapes thiss eason otthe finest
quality ever tasted They sell at 30 cts, per Is.
at wholesale, and retail at IS. Peas equally good
sell at about the same rates, and Apples very fair
nearly as high the cultivation of the ground is
much easier than with you, there being no stones
except on the mountains and the labor Is less than
in the old States, and must needs be productive
beyond all other places think farming the best ,
it another year if nothing happens to prevent
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-26

FATAL ACcIDENT.--Michae Herman, boy
about 16 years of age, employed in the Bagglng
Factory Of Tucker, Cooper 4 Co. East Brooklyn,
came to his death in a most melancholy manner
on Thursday evening. 1t appears that about
o'clock on that evening, Michael volunteered to
place band upon the drum of a shaft eight feet
from the floor and for this purpose assembled
pair ofsteps While waiting for another boy to
asten the ends of the belt be is supposed to have
leaned against the shaft, and when in this posi-
ton the sleeve ofhis trock was wound round the
shaft drawing his body after 1t. This shattmakes
$40 revolutions minute. The space between the
shaft and the heating pipes directly over head IS
eighteen inches and through this small space
was the poor lad whired with this fearful rapid
ity for about minute and halt, when the engine
was stopped. Both OF his feet and one arm We're
aWfuly mutilated and smashed to pieces, while
his head, face and body were not at all dlsgured.
Mr. Brown. the superintendent of the establish
ment, upon hearing the alarm fastened to the spot
Immediately and relieved the boy from his suffer
inc position, and a carriage was forthwith pro-
cured to take him to his boarding house. AS Mr..
Brown was taking him down stairs he spoke once
or twice inaudbly, but while he was placing him
in the carriage he breathed his last. Michael had
been in the employ OF this company about SIX
months was Il smart, active lad and much es-
teemed by his employers and companions Cor,
oner Bali was Immediately sent for, who held
an inquest in the evening. Verdict, accidental
death
Mr. Tucker gave orders to have his funeral pro-
perlv arranged and conducted, and the bill sent to
him On Saturday afternoon all operations IN
these works were suspended, to enable the oper
tives to attend the funeral which they did IN
BODY. His remains were inferred IN the Catholic
Cemetery at Flatbush.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-26
s-,.,.;nn In the Nayy-The st. Lawrence anu
Nforn Cnnt. PanldiDg.


,,,-,ycroy. Long Island, n. !. Nov p 1917
xs.,rrs Grealeg & Merriam: 40, -.
IN yocr paper TIE Ttl6u"el OF the l''n 'as''
..a.o,,ent over the signature oil Henry Ma
- # p seaman, recently discharged IRON the
- (, Lawrence Itlibes the character OF the
and officers Of that ship and it is mach to
SPsretted that public journalists should with
De 2gsstpation thus recklessly assa!! the char
pps ~ gentjemen You must know that ! can.
-on4et into controversy with seaman lately
-'der nv command, who Will characterize as
~. base man. and to whom | refused a recon-
5aation on the day of his discharge. His state.
Lent is grossly and wantonly untrue and beev-
;ag that ] have faithfully performed my duty to
az Government and to the seanen intrusted to my
SSor,nond I claim suitable acknowledgment
sSrongb your columns for the public insult have
9hus eratuitousy received.
am, respectfully, your obedeni se 1T 40 ,,o
IF The Statement of Henry Nathans
was brought to us accompanied by EVIL
tlence which we considered sufficient, and
we published it accordingly. In the same
circumstances we should do it again. 1t Is
notorious that many naval officers who to
aheir equals behave like g gentlemen re-
gard men, in their command as belonging
10 lower order of creation, and treat them
accordingly; and this is not necessarily
! om bad disposition on the part Of officers,
bat from habits and associations for which
ahey are not personally answerable' The
means of gratifying this penchant are now
somewhat limited, thanks to the act abol-
fishing Aogging, 50 that it is no longer pos
sible on the slightest occasion to use sail
or like brute. And beside, though an Of
3icer Is irresponsible at sea, he is in this
country, at least, responsible on shore, and
shat responsibility it comes all the more
within the duty of the press to enforce, es-
pecially when seamen without influence OF
other means of redress, have been subjected
70 improper severity. Withregardto Capt
Paulding and his accusers, the statements
OF both parties are now before the public,
(which will observe that not only Capt. P
but the gunner Of the St Lawrence, whose
Better we published last Friday, deny to-
tally the charges brought against him.
Ed. Irib.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-26
New 1.iceuse Inv In Vermont.

The Legislature of this State at its recent SEES
sion, repealed all former laws regulating the sale
of Liquors. and enacted new Statute on that
subject, of which the following says the VstSennes
Ve,mopter, are the chief provisions:
The sale of Intoxicating liquors is prohibited
absolutely except for Medical Chemical and Me,
cbspical purposes 49,. The Select men OF the Sc
veral towns are the licensing Board for their re
spective Towns, and they may license not more
Han t,co persons in each to sell liquors for medi
cal, chemical and mechanical purposes oaiy- :...
The Select men may vacate all licenses by them
granted, when they deem proper --.-No Inn
keeper or Grocer shall have a license to sell
liquors. even for medical purposes Licenses
shall be signed by majority fthe Select men, and
recorded in the Town Clerks office. -. person
obtaining license shall not be required to pay
ANYTHING therefor Inn Keepers and Grocers
TO be licensed by the Select men, without anytee
and under the same regulations and restrictions
as formerly.... Instead of granting medical IL
cense as above named. TO one or two persons, the
town may by vote, at the March meeting, author
ze the Select men to appoint one or two agents
to purchase and sell liquors Tor medlclnal purposes
said agents to pay into the Town Treasury all
money received for said liquors, and the Town
shall pay such agents reasonable compensation
for doing the business. -. Penalty for selling
over twenty gallons, twenty dollars--under TWEEN
ty gallons, ten dollars. On the second or any
subsequent conviction, the penalty is doubled.
$500. County Courts and also Justices Of the
Peace, have jurisdiction OF the offenses and cases
may be appealed from Justice Courts to the County
Courts All penalties are payable into the
Treasury of the Town where the otfense Is com.
mtted, and said Town Treasury is liable for all
costs incurred in such prosecutions Prosecu-
tons may be brought before Justices on complaint
of Town Grand Juror or States Attorney, and
Town Grand Jurors authorized to employ
Counsel at the expense of the town to assist in
managing the prosecutions In nv. yergenan .h
City Court and Justices Of the Peace have iqris-
dicon of offenses committed in said city, and ap-
peals from Justices decisions must be taken to
the City Court to-. The terms, Di@a7ed SPlrltu.
ous Liquors, Vine, ale, Porter, Rum Brandy,
Gin or Whisky, are not used in this new Ia" but
the term Intoxicating hQpors' IS adopted IN their
stead.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-26

LARGE FEE.-Sir Benjamin Brodie received
from the estate of Sir Robert Peel ST. 900 for his
last visits and attendance, merely looking upon
the patient and doing absolutely nothing-Sir
Robert refusing to have his rib set owing to his
acute senstiyeness to pain The Peoples Medi-
cal Enquirer says, Chloroiorm ought to have been
administered when there would have been
chance for furnishing relief by setting the broken
bone during the Inconsistencies produced.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-26
WILLIAMSBURGH ITEMS.

BIBLE SoCIETY.-The annual meeting Will take
place this evening, at the new Methodist Church,
corner Fifth and South Fifth SITS. Some interest
ing statistics are to be presented, and addresses
made.
WmL1AMsBuRGH CATHOLIC INSTITUTE, =
Literary Society is being formed with this title,
with view to Lectures the first Of which IS to
take place Dec H. the proceeds OF which to be
applied to the building fund Of the School Commit
tee of the new Catholic Church on Second ST. ST.
Peters and ST. Paulsl who intend erecting
School House on part OF the ground contiguous
to the church.
IMPRoyEMENrs.-A number Of brick buildings,
we perceive, are going up in the Second District
among them Mr. David h. Brown IS erecting
several on the block bounded by Grand and North
First, and Seventh and Eighth SITS. In the First
District, brick buildings are going up on south
corner OF Grand and Sixth, and Seventh sts Mr.
David NJ. Munroe is erecting a block OF seven on
South Fifth, adjoining some very fine frame build
ings recently put up by Messrs' Reeve X Low
adjoining the new Baptist Church. Messrs Kemp
have purchased some lots on the southeast corner
Of South Fourth and Sixth SIS opposite Dr. Mc-
Lanes Church, and intend putting up block OF
five handsome brick buildings. Mr.. " aish has
three lots en- the corner Of South Fourth and Filth
SITS on which he intends to erect an elegant brown
stone front building, and Mr. Price also intends
erecting one adjoining. This is part OF the Mess
eroe property, which viii be sold only, we under
derstand, for the erection Of brick buildings
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-26
The xv,h plstrlot--1.ottor FROM Mar. Tabor,

KEEsEvLLB, Friday, Nov q.
To he Editors Of The Tribune:
My attention has just been drawn to a letter
published in your paper of the thinstant from
Bolton, Warren Co., N. Y, over the initials 4" s.
G.. G."
This letter states that there was circulated ON
the day of election, in that town, letter from
Mr. Russell my opponent pledging himself
against the Fugitive Slave Law, and in favor Of
the Wimot Proviso, and of Abolshing Slavery in
the District of Columbia, together with one from
me in which refused to pledge myself and that
consequently many Wings voted for Russell.
| wish simply to say ii any such letter
was exhibited purportng to come from me, it was
a forgery, and | will be greatly obliged to your
correspondent, who is unknown to me, if he will
ferret out the matter and let the public know
more about it. II evidence can be furnished of the
authorship Of such a letter it shall be attended to
at once, even should it result in depriving the
next Congress of the valuable services Of the
Hon Mr.. Russell.
wrote but one letter to Warren County during
the campaign on the subject alluded to- This let
ter states briefly but truly, my sentiments touch
ing the question oil Slavery and kindred questions;
what they are | think it almost unnecessary to
state; It's enough that am Whig and unable to
see that the Wing party has changed or is chang
ing | can only regret that the Wings in Bolton
could not have seen this genuine letter, instead of
being made to believe n lie, through this infamous
imposition upon them Of forgery.
Very respectfully, yours, CFTABOR
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-26

cya1osIrY-The Detf0N Aa.s fonnd IN IN" an
Bs6 piece 9 b aas 8G the T saah b.
+ =:@ IT,, 'f 1:; ''s 3as9 s5 &c:
part OF one s s4 the shalt was taken out at depth
for descending M feet from the surface, and ig
Of t~enIy os9teman 0. Detroit has in his poses
SEM .,one hammers found at the same spot.
SOU Ta J,0 EoeTRADz -The Montreal Hvoid pub.
,;.td. statement Of the quantity Of Eggs packed
i; i,SI The Bonsecours Market and exported to the
Tinted q States, from the 18th June Last to the
18th Move mber-liye Notwithstanding thar 900
barrels, containing "A dozen-equal to 252, l5 %.
dozen at ID per dozen, have been exported. ~, "
oats for packing, 60Ql bushels were usee. y. Tue
value Of tic trade during that period was e7,25o.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-26
SURVEY OF TIE MLsslsslppI.-The N

SURVEY OF THE MtssIssGPPI,-The New Or
leans Picay1ene of the 18th says:
party Of surveyors and civil engineers, who
left here some time since, headed by the Hon. 3.
Kicker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on
Levees, &c. have returned from an expedition to
the mouth of the river. Alter making careful
examination Of all the passes and outlets into the
Gulf, they have come to the conclusion as we
learn from one Of them that there is no doubt OF
the practicability Of closing, in short time and
at a comparatively small expense, number Of
the passes, so as TO throw the volume OF water
into a few of the principal outlets deepen them,
and afford greater facilities for carrying of the
superabundance of water here. The Northeast
Passes are gradually Swallowing the Southeast
continue at n convenient depth for large vessels,
and will probably be increased in depth. These
are the general results of the survey. 9he gen
temen who made it have not yet been enabled to
20 into a careful analysis of their soundings and
measurements AS it is, the opinion they ex-
press Of the facility Of closing Of the river
outlets and the great benefits TO be derived there
from, goes far TO settle an old and much debated
question The results Of this survey will be oil
Infinite importance. Some definite information
will be amassed concerning the changes, some Oh
them Of an extraordinary character which nave
been and are continually taking place IN the OUT
let's at the mouth Of cur mighty river Data are
obtained by which to Judge Of the extent oil an
future changes. The party Of surveyors mteng 3
soon making EXCURSIONS to the Lafourche end
Concordia sections Of the State lhe reg ;I.or
these examinations will also be o. 5 Ieas a. the
lance We shall look with mnch ~, hn s5e most
full report Of all the surveys w ctote and In
yansble document published in this eta'e' III" ~
the w tOF wears.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-26

these festive occasions sought and procured the
presence of some ii your profession. Last year
beside representation from Your own and one
other office, we were IGNORED with the presence
of veteran of the Editorial Department then
but lately transferred to another sphere OF useaI
ness 1t would afford US great pleasure to tend
our invitations much further than We do, bat tie
interests Of the Society, benevolent in its charac-
ter and operations whose servants for the time
we are. demand that selection should be made
and that the number should each year be very
az In .ia lo4aa ano penaJ the Stewards yours re-
spectfuIly EDW l. BEADEL, one OF the ste"alus
THE Reporter may have been mistaken yet ne
did understand that the Press had not been IN
vited9 But the explanation is entirely satlstac-
tory. Tie Society have an undoubted right to DO
as they please He only inquired the reasons Tor
the apparent subterfuge, and is glad to learn that
it was only apparent and By no means real.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-26
LAW COURTS.
COURT CALENDAR-T1 THIS Day. Circuit Court
Nos 1911 1924, 1928 873, 1921, 235, 907, 95 $780, 744
4Ol, 1902, 1882, 1893, 1856, 844, 0g4, 945.


CIRCUIT CoURr-Before Judge Edwards
Elisha Ruckman VS. Stacey Pitcher-Mr. r. four
or five wears ago staked $4,000 against 3, 800 In
a race on the Centerville racecOurse between
Lady Suffolk and Americas, which the former tbe-
ing the horse OF Mr.. r lost, and the stakes were
given up to the winner. Suit was subsequently
brought by Mr. r. against the stakeholder to re-
cover back under the act against betting, his
s3000 On part of plaintiff it was said the s., 500
were put up by Mr. Edward Minturn, and the de-
Tense say by Mr.. John Conklin. Mr. R was sue
cessful in the original suit at the Circuit but 1t
was reversed by the Supreme Court on the ground
that Mr.. r. consented, after the race, that the
stakes should be given up, The court OF Appeals
reversed decision Of Supreme Court and the case
comes back as already said, for new trial. 10 be
continued this forenoon. For plaintiff, Messrs.
Jordon, John Van Buren, and c. Judson. For de-
PENDANT, Messrs Blunt and Sandtord.
I. C1rcU1r CouRr-Before Judge Judson.-
Thomas Thompson ct al. vs.. Hugh MGr~eiI Col.
Iector-To recover return duties on an Importation
of shawls Verdict for plaintiff $500, subject to
the opinion of the Court.-For plaintiffs, Mr. Ely
for United States, Mr. Hall.
The Court adjourned to "Wednesday
DISTRICT COURT George q. Moorerood vs.
John G. Ogilvie-To recover freight per brig
Jane. already referred to- The Court considered
that the stowage was proper, and that the dam
age to the freight (which is claimed as an offset
was caused by the perils of the sea. Decree for
plaintiff, 1924 -, with interest
In this Court, day or two since, John H.
Lubnipg, charged as to smuggling, about two
wears ago, per ship Rhode Island from Germany
forfeited his recognizances OF $500 on the penal
suit and $500 on the civil suit he not appearing
when the cases were called.
CornT OF CoMmoN PLEAs.-Beforc Judge Da-
lv.-In the case of Alyarado G. Ford, from Gait
toornfa' arrested on charge of having IN posses
sion a quantity of counterfeit money with inten-
ton to pass It, and brought up on Habeas Corpus,
already referred TO- the Coart considered sufficient
had been shown to detain him upon the charge,
and he was recommitted-the bail, should he sue
coed in being enabled to obtain it, being liked at
$500.
In the case of the complaint of James Gordon
Bennett as to Mr. John Graham, for assault the
case came up on certorari from Justice Mount
fort Court, on the ground that Justice NJ had ez-
hibited undue bias against Mr.. 6. in taking the
affidavts; also that he did not have jurisdiction
of the case it net being in his district. In answer
to the writ, Justice NJ makes a return denying
the idea of bias, &C. Counsel Of Mr.. q. has leave
to reply. by aiidayits this forenoon
Warren s. Van Court Julia Van Court
Divorce granted
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-26

FIRFs-A destructive ire occurred AZ Albany,
Georgia, on Tuesday OF last week The loss IS
estimated at $4,000. The sufferers are Sims (
Cheever. Il Hova II. Morgan John Jackson,
Sg.inpey K Adams, Merrel K Westfali, D A.
Vas0n. Lightfeeldt & Nordhaqs, L. Richardson,
\. Tit Geo Street, ]. Perrell, J. Day X Co. Nor.
ron Il Thompson, n. Phillips, s. Sasser, and
W e. McAIlister Among the buildings destroy
ed was the one used as the Post Office. Every
tling belonging to the Office was saved. At
Troy n. Y. on the 22d building occupied by
Norton Sage rs 4 saving and planning mill, and By
e W Cluu and Charles pham as carpenter
slon was DESTROYED By fire. Nj Sage's loss IS
about $, 000 insurance $4,000.
ss3cHUsEr1s-HoRAcE MAyS.-The Boston
T5areHer saws: We learn that the election Of
Horace Mann, IN the Eighth District, was nearly
defeated by some oversight IN the Selectmen oil
the town OF Holliston, who did not make the re-
turns of the votes cast az the last election, there
bv reducing the majority of Mr.. Mann to less than
one hundred votes. The Selectmen OF the town
of Rockport did not send the return OF that town
as required by law. and the vote OF that town was,
therefore not counted. which decreases the vote
somewhat. though not materially, against MI Up
ham in the Second District.
AcQuITTED.-Robert Wichlitte, who k!lled
GRAY, ST Bardstown, some time ago, aud OBTAINED
n Change Of venue from Nelson to w ashlngton
Comfy. underwent trial before the Circuit Court
sitting at Springfield last week, which resulted IN
5;s aconittaI. Louisville Journal.
SUBMARINE EtRrHQuAKE.-Capt: Potter. Of
bark Miwood. arrived at this port last evening,
has furnished US with the following extract from
his Journal Oct 80 1850, lat. % 30 N, long.
= W. experienced a heavy shock OF an earth
quake or otherwise Of some submarine explosion,
making loud rambling noise resembling thunder,
causing the ship to tremble and shake go Violent
h as to awaken all hands and start them upon
deck III fright, The weather at the time vas
nerfsctIy clear and calm not 4 breath Of wind to
BE- felt. nor scarcely q cloud to be seen The
phenomenon happened at about 40 A NJ
New. Bedford Mercury, I'D