The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-25

put ne refused the oner. Entire credenee may be
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Dr. Small informs US that, whilst there, the rumor
was prevalent that ten miles of rich bank diggings
had been discovered but that be did not visit the
point, as he was otherwise engaged. Those who
went, relied on the report, and general credence
was given to the statement. 1t was represented
that along the entire ten miles Of the river
bank, miners were averaging two ounces, whilst
many others wese doing far better.
If this should prove true, strong tide Of emigra-
tion will set in to that quarter. We have no doubt
diggings are to be found along some Of the trbu-
tares Of the Plumas or Feather river; but We
doubt very much whether there is any place in
California Of such extent, where all average
the ounces. II is against observation, as1wel
as experience, whilst we laborcd with the pick
and shovel, and anon, rocked the cradle, to the
tune Of Take your time, Miss Lucy"
One OF the Phases or Suuattcrisrsa.
[From the Alta California, Feb. 81
An affair, which threatened serious consequences,
was witnessed at the foot of Sacramento street, yes
terday morning. II was of the natural results
of the system of plumber which has recently come
into favor among a few unprincped men who de-
sire to enhance their fortunes at the expense Of
their neighbors. The lot fronting upon Howison's
pier, between the stores Of DUNCAN Moore & Pen
dergrast and Havland & Ryder, has been in the
possession Of the late Mr.. Lcdesdorf and his rep
resentatives for the last five years. Mr.. Leides-
dorf's title bears date May, 1916. The first
house, erected on the beach Of San Francisco, was
built there by Mr.. L., and leased to the United
States government Mr.. Leidesdorf commenced
building the first pier in this city the lot in ques
ton, and for the purpose imported stone from Sitka
in Russian ships. For some time past Capt. Fol-
som has had large quantity of heavy timber upon
the lot, and at time since he became the repre-
sentative of the Leidesdorf estate has it been out
Of his possession. Early yesterday morning Capt.
Folsom was informed that persons were engaged in
L tui he do he'd al al
land, and he Immediately proceeded to eject
| the intruder. lie found that foundation had
| been laid, eighty feet long and twenty feet
wide, and quantity of scantling placed upon
the land, to complete the construction. Capt
| Folsom ordered his men to cut away the
| foundation, and they armed themselves with
| axes to carry out his direction. MIR. Nathaniel
| Page, the person who was constructing the build
ing, Immediately advanced upon Capt Folsom, and
struck at him with broad axe. lie evaded the
blow and in return struck at Mr.. Page, but without
hitting him. Mr.. Page again lifted his axe, and
some person called out that he was about to throw
it, and Capt. Folsom then drew revolver and fired
| at Mr. Page. The ball struck Mr.. Pages watch,
which was in his vest pocket, and glanced of with
out njuring his person. The watch was completely
shattered but the owner may thank his stars that
it saved his life. The bystanders then interfered,
and disarmed Mr.. Page; and Capt Folsom, and
men in his employ, proceeded to throw the timber,
| which Mr.. Page had placed on the lot, into the
| water, having first offered the owner to allow him
an opportunity to remove it, and subsequently pro-
posing to purchase it both of which propositions
Mr.. Page declined acceding to. No later than
Saturday evening, Mr.. Page proposed to purchase
of Capt. Folsom portion of the very lot he at
tempted to squat upon, and offered terms of pay
ment, thus fully recognizing Capt. Folsom's pro-
prietorship. The title to the land is the oldest in
California, and is not in the least affected by the
recent decisions of the Supreme Court of this State;
and we are surprised that Mr.. Page, or any one
else, should have undertaken, by such means, to
deprive Capt. Folsom Of his property.