The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-04

Capt Charles j. Brennan beat the present Recorder
Frank Tfrd for Mayor by several hundreds The wings
have majority in the Board Of Aldermen The contest
was of strictly party character though the fact that
several Of the old city officers we're on the democratc
Malachi Fallon formerly of the New York police was
beaten by about 110e majority His opponent was Capt
Robert G. Crozier, formerly merchant in New York
Senator Gwin and lady arrived in California tho
23d ult He has been compmented by vote of thanks
for his services in Congress by the Legislature His col
league Mr Fremont is sti in the mountains amongst
the miners probably endeavoring to make amongst
them view Of the approaching election for members
the Legislature who are to choose United States Sena
tor There will be spirited and desperate contest
tween him and Thomas Butler King whose confirmation
Collector OF the port OF San Francisco took every
by surprise Against Mr.. Fremont he may be elected
but with any other man in the field he would but
poor show The old Californsns however stick to Ere
mont.
The express from Stockton this forenoon brings Us an
account Of the hanging Of five Mexicans at Bonsel and
Scots Ferry the San river steaug horses
They caught with the animals In their
tried by peoples jury convicted and sentenced to be
hung. A rude gallows prepared the robbers were
placed in wagon and driven underit arope adjusted
tho neck OF each the horses started, and in
twinkng the five hung side by side between heaven and
earth. They confessed their guilt and said they were
employed by white men to rob the ranches.
also learn by express that a man named VIM. A.
Bowen, was murdered at sonora about o'clock tho
morning Of the 9th ut lie stabbed in the right
domen, and lived but about three hours lie from
Providence X. L. where his father family and friends
reside. The murderer Is unknown.
monster lump Of gold taken out at Sonora on
25th ut II weighed little over % ibs and contains
about Il lbs Of pure -Four Jumps have been
from the same lead in odens Garden during tho past
week the smallest Of which weiged 10 ounces.
Rumors have been rife in town for a week. that ex
pedon has sailed for Lower California for the purpose
reliance Is to be placed upon the story il
1t is said hat General Morchead the Quarter Master of
the state Is connected with it. Certain is that
the city suddenly and privately after having disposed of
large number Of the Of the State proposition
has been made in the Legislature authorize the Cover
nor offer a reward Of 81 900 for his apprehenson
The state LEGISLATURE adiOurns to-nigh ity
debt Of San Francisco has been funded the State
debt A considerable amount of State bonds and
rants have already found their way to the Atlantic States
and the holders will be Rratiaed to learn this The
interest on both the State and city debt will be twelve
per cent per annum
The cessation Of shipments the Atlantic ports has
produced better feeling in market but decided i'm
proyement Large stocks are still hand, and goods
are being forced into market and sold auction and
below cost and charges
No large amount of goods be realized at anything
like market Spectators cease to speculate be-
cause they cannot realize Merchants holding
goods, hoping they will improve, and buyers only pur-
chase as their necessities require.
The ouly paying articles liquors in casks the day
for liquors has passed and THE is the only
which profit is realized We hear Of no large opera
tons in trade and enterprise has been checked the
immense quantity OF goods filling the market; yet stn
not wanting merchants who have the courage
hold on in the hopes Of improvement in prices before
the close of the season.
Quotations extremely uncertain, and snly in few
instances can be relied on Malt whiskey may be quoted
st Sl57 S175 to quality Fine brands of che wing
in prices sheetngs and shirtngs just pay cost Of i'm
portation Clothing Of desirable kinds, light and fancy
boots pay large profit. while heavy boots though dull
OF sale during the last few weeks have shown i'm
prosement, and in the opinion of many have reached
their lowest value
Exchange New York and other Atlantic cities per
cent. sight.
The following vessels have arrived from New York
since my last dispatch, 18th ult. -
ship Bothine, Avery, lt7 days. merchandise
Ship lanthe Johnson 2l5 days, coal. lumber SC
ship Audubon, Winson $50 days merchandise.
Park Southerner, Hooper, l3o days
The steamship Columbia arrived to-day from Oregon
bringing Astoria dates TO the 9TH ult She made the
trip down in 62 hours Trade in Oregon very good
andthe country generally prosperous
General Joseph Lane will Undoubtedly be elected dele
gate TO Congress frcm that territory the approac
canvas lie is the nominee OF party but ruus indie
pendent ofa There are, however, prominent oppo-
ncnts.
The bark Frances and Louisa. Captain Mayo, had ar
rived at Astoria. leo days from New York. with
sorted cargo. Also the schooner Albert Captain Wat
son. le5 days from Boston.
There are no other arrivals Scaward to-day As close
my despatch the steamer New Orleans is reported out
side There but three four cearances all for our
own port with the exception Of the three steamers
Panama FRANK