Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-06-12
California Nous
Is days later from CaliforrE

The steamship North America arriv-
ed AT New York Monday irom Chagres
on the 24th ult., and Kingston, Ja, on
the 26ih. She brings 400 passengers,
and $500 ,OCO IN coin and in dust in the
hands Of the passengers and on freight
Some 300. passengers we're waiting
for the Falcon 10 proceed to New Or.
leans.
The news from San Francisco IL to
the lst May, brought to Panama by the
steamships Oregon, Union, and Repub-
lie. They had in the aggregate up
wards Of 500 passengers and 80 600, 900
gold dust, regularly manifested. The
Union had 200 passengers and $780,
900 in dust the Oregon IS passengers
and $SO0000 in dust, and the Republic
$l,OOO,OOO and about 200 passengers.
The municipal election took place at
San Francisco on the Gath April. The
Wings elected majority OF the city Of
fcers-six Aldermen, and the Demo-
Gratis two. The Board Of Assistants is
equally divided. Charles w. Brennan
is elected Mayor, Royal w. Waller,
Recorder Jas. Grant (the barber,) is
reelected Aldermen, and Henry A.
Meggs and Jos. f. Atwitl are elected
Assistants.
The Alta California has the follow
ing items ofnews:
Considerable progress has been made
by the Commissioners in forming rea-
ties with the Indians. Yesterday there
was a rumor that the Volunteers had
been whipped by the Indians in the
Mariposa district
Robberies have been 90 numerous
and bold in The vicinity of Monterey
that the people have called upon the
Executive for protection.
There has been much snow in the
mountains, and we have heard Of sever
al persons who have lost their lives by
being frozen to death.
The Indians still continue their dep
relations in the vicinity of Los Ange-
los.
Since the rains, the miners have been
reported as doing much better than pre-
viously.
Some OF the richest specimens OF
quartz have been brought to this city
ever seen, producing more than 80 per
cent Of gold.
Some rumors have been afloat that
a secret expedition has started for the
purpose oil taking possession Of Loaer
California. But it is probably merely
rumor.
There has been a great excitement at
Mokelunne Hill, in consequence Of
misunderstanding between Il c French
and Americans. At last accounts the
difficulties had been settled. At one
time both part cs were armed and in
great force, and the prospects were
that general and bloody battle would
ensue.
The Legislature has passed an act to
exempt homrsteads and other property
from forced sale in certain cases. Ii
has also passed a usury law bill, fixing
interest al ten per cent, and allowing
by special agreement eighteen per cent
per annum.
The prospect Of good crops are fav-
orabIe, the spring rains having been Of
ineslimable value u farmers and gar
deners.
Business has revived considerably.
and the confidence Of our citizens in the
future progress OF the State is unaba
ted.
The Legislature OF California was
to have adjourned on Monday, the 3O,h
April.
The Sacramento Union, an ably con-
Quoted daily, has dofled it's neutrality,
and hoisted the Wing banner. 1t will
prove powerful advocate in the good
cause.
In default Of Congress having failed
TO pass the bill lor the creation Of U.
s. Marine Hospital in San Francisco,
arrangements have been made, under
direction of the Collector of the Port, TO
accommodate the sick mariners who are
entitled to the benefits OF such an insti-
tuition.
A young man named VIM. Bowen,
23 years OF age, from Providence, II. l.,
was stabbed at Sonora on the 29th of
April SO severely, that he died in few
hours, without being able TO give any
account of the cause Of the assault.
There is a daily line of stages run
ming between Sacramento and Nevada.
The Sacramento Times says the
town Of Downi.ville contains within
circuit OF three miles, population of
5000.