Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-14

Summary Naturalization Of a
murderer, &c.
NEW YoRk, April. Z, . p. M.-The
steamship Georgia. Capt. Porter. arrived
this evening from Havana, bringing the
California mails and sixty passengers,
brought by the steamer Falcon. The
Falcon left Chagres on the goth of March,
and owing to the non-arrival Of the mails
AZ Chagres, she left before all the passen-
gers got across. There were large num-
Der Of vessels at Havana loading with su-
gar.
The dates from San francisco are to
March 1lih. The Courier says that the
efforts made by the Legislature to elect a
United States Senator, inlplacc of Col
Fremont. have proved Intellectual. When
the Convention first met. the prominent
Wing candidates were Hon. T. Butler
King and Hon. John Wethered, and the
Democratic candidates were Col Fremont
and Mr.. Hcy1enfeld Mr. Wethered final
ly abandoned the contest, and it was mar
rowed down TO the three others named
After nearly $50 ballotings, the Conven-
ton finding it impossible to make choice.
adjourned till the first Of january next
King had the highest vote onthe last ballot,
but lacked 6 or votes of an election
Hcydenfeld was the favortc of the Demo-
Gratis. Fremont who commenced with on
| ly halt a dozen votes, gradually increased
in strength until, before the Convention adj
journcd. his vote equallcd that Of Heydcn-
| field. On the last day the latterwithdrcw,
and Col. Weller was substituted in bis
place, who received exactly the vote before
given to the Withdrawing candidate A
good deal of feeling existed tn, subject, &
the Senatorial question viii enter largely
into the next political canvass
On Sunday, 23d of February, San Fran
cisco was in a tremendous state Of excite
ment on account of the anticipated execu-
ton by the populace oftw noted scoun-
drels, Stuartan Wipdred, for nearly muir
dering Mr.. Hanson, a respectable merchant
of that place, and robbing him of $4,000
A meeting ofthe citizens was called, several
of'tho most influential and wealthy men
presided, and the prisoners were given a
fair trial by jury; the jury, however, disa-
greed, and the officers of justice took pos,
session of the culprits.
AT Sacramento city similar affair oc-
Cured, but the offender did not escape so
easily. Frederick Roc, noted gambler
shot through the head Mr. Charles NV
ers for interfering to put an end to a quar-
rel in which he was engaged. A meeting
Of the citizens was called, in which the
most prominent and influential men took
part Roe was tried, convicted, and in
less than five hours after the commission of
the crime, he was hung in the presence Of
an asscmblage Of thousands.
Business was still dull, and the arrivals
at San Francisco, Of foreign shipping had
greatly fallen off within the last fortnight.
The miners were doing very well
throughout the State, and an increased a.
mount Of gold was expected to be taken
out during the coming season.
There has been but very little rain in San
Francisco, though the interior had been
more favored in this respect.
a terrible accident occurred, by which
the steamboat Santa Clara was completely
destroyed by fire, and the steamer Hart
ford demaged to the extent of $S0.O00.-
The Santa Clara took fire first, and was
burned to the waters edge: Three of the
crew were burned to death, and Mr.. Ken
nedy, one of the owners narrowly escaped
after being severely burnt. The Hartford
caught from the Santa Clara.
The market is overstocked with a vaIic-
ty Of articlcs-boots, Slc-which are sell
ing for less Chan cost. 1t is Incredible
the vast amount Of these goods in the mar
ket.
Flouris dropping little, owing to the
large stock on hand
Barley.-The previous quotations have
not been sustained.
Building materials withoutmuch change.
GRocERIEs.-Thcrc is rather better
feeling in Sugar, although prices are I'M
changed Spices very abundant and sell
ing lower.
Provisions of all kinds firm. Prime
Butter, Cheese and Hams in good demand.
Mess Beef 81 .46aSlJ; Mess Pork l5aSlS.
Mackerel SllaSlS. Hams 81 laSl5.-
Lard l3al5 cts. per Id. Butter 35a45.-
Cheese l5a20.
Cigars arcvcry alum liant and selling low
Tobacco continues scarce and selling very
high.