The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-09

fruitful and bring forth TO reward the labor OF
hope.
miscellaneous Matters.
BRIDGING the AMERICAN RIVER AT SACRAMENTO.
From the San Jose Argus
Doctor Robinson, in some remarks in the Assem-
bly,, yesterday, showed very plainly the necessity
Of bridge across this stream, near its month
From our own knowledge on this subject, which
extends to the summer OF l6i9, nothing appears
more clearly just and for the interests of that com
munity, than for the legislature TO authorize the
construction of bridge over the American River
The whole mining country which is tributary 10
Sacramento City, or nearly all of II, feels the want
OF an enterprise OF this kind .
sQUATTNG IN CALIFORNIA.
GFrom the Pacidc News. Feb IL
The recent decision made by the Supreme Court
in relation TO land titles derived from Acaide grants
has created considerable excitement in portion
OF the community. number Of persons taking
advantage Of that decision, have squatted upon un
occupied grounds in different parts Of the city, and
rely upon the power of the law to protect them
Others have armed themselves, and are ready to
give battle, rather than they should relinqush their
claims Many who considered their fortunes
made, among the speculators, are seeing their
fancied wealth pass away like the "baseess fabric
OF a vision" How the matter will be finally ad-
justed, we cannot surmise.
PEACE MOVEMENT.
Prem the San Jose Argus)
We were gratifed to learn last evening, that
Governor McDougal had issued his proclamation,
calling upon the Shenf of Mariposa county for one
hundred men to aid in arresting the further pro-
gress of Indian hostilities in that county Prompt
measures like these, followed up by the prudent
counsels of the commissioners, united by substan-
tia person., which they will have to offer in the
way of presents, will be likely to result in speedy
and permar ent peace with these belligerent tribes
Of eastern California.
LARGE PRICE FOR LIQUOR.
From the Placer Times
During last winter the roads were in such con-
ttion thst no provisions or liquors could be packed
| o. the diggings upon the extreme North Fork Of
the Yuba River, but in March five gallon keg Of
| brandy arrived to gladden. the eyes of those who
had used nothing but bad water for three or four
months. Instead of permitting it to be retailed,
| however. one individual who had been very sue
cessful, swore he would give his friends grand
treat, and actually paid two hundred and fifty dol
merry time followed, and very little digging was
| done for day or two
FORMING CLOUD.
From the San J ose Argus1
All the phenomena of nature in the Santa Clara
valley are extremely simple and beautiful. Our
| readers will remember the remarks we have made
on former occasions touching the springs, vegeta.
ton, animals, &c of this region. As we write,
at midday, forming cloud Is slowly creeping
across the sides Of the Contra Costa, and hanging
with its feecy folds over the ravnes in its slopes
II is the result of the cold breath Of the air from
| the mountain heights. meeting the warm ascending
currents Of air from the valley below, and condens
| ing at the dew point; and no sooner does either
stratum of cold or warm air prepoaderate in any
case, than the white spectre Of cloud melts away
like the "baselees fabric Of VISION" or the empty
| phanoms OF the land Of dreams.
MURDER IN COLD BLOOD.
| From the Placer Times
On 3lst Dec. last, most cold blooded murder
was perpelrated on N. Fork Of the American river.
The circumstances were as follow Three gentle
men of high Tespectablity were associated in a
claim, at the place above mentioned, and having
dlss greed, it was determined that MIR. Comwarth
Hector should leave; they accordingly, divided
their gold and provisions, and Mr.. Hector departed.
| Some time afterwards he returned, with a small
bundle in one hand and his rifle in the other. On
Pherson, (with whom he had dilIered,) in rather
an angry tone. Mr.. McPherscn responded in a
style equally angry, when Mr.. Hector deliberately
drew his rife and shot Mr. McP. through the
| heart. Mr.. Fenton, their associate, fearing he
would share the same fate fled, ard after walking
l3 miies to the nearest place, was joined by seven
| others, who returned 10 take summary VENGEANCE,
under the jurisdiction of Judge Lynch, but the
| murderer was non est inpentns Mr. Fenton now
| offers 500 for his apprehension. Mr.. Hector was
an Ergishmsn, last from New Zealand, highly
educated and reared to the legal profession.
SAN FRANCISCO MARKETS.
From the California Courier, Feb. IL
| The Nec Yofk Herald finds some discrepancy in
the quotations OF the markets, between our reports
Of October and those Of the Alta California, and
instances drugs, brown sheetings, and hardware.
The Hercii is informed that there may be differ
| ence Of price in an assortment Of hardware and
drugs, within twelve hours, oftity per cent in this
market. For instance, we have known quinine to
be sold al seven or eight dollars an ounce one day.
and the next day to be bought up on speculation TO
| be returned TO 'the States" Hardware, brown
sheetings. and drugs, are mighty uncertain articles
in San Francisco. The fact H. IL is almost cs hard
| 10 keep the run of goods in 70 lucnating market
as that o San Francisco, Ne IL was for the rishman
10 count be pig which kept running abou, 30 iha
he couldn't count him at all, at all"
surPfHe m OUR HARpoR.
from the California Courier, Feh.1
We cOmuIIr the tOllDyyluO from the prIrPs our
rfnt and the Shitpiug Last, showing the amount OF
shipping in our harbor on the 10Th INST, which il
rluch Beyond our tormer estmatesi-
aAEGicAN vEssErs.
ships. .l23 Brgs. ............. ~
B.tks tks:.~..........lOS .lOS scheostrr,. 49,. SO
BRITISH vE'sEIs.
ships. s..,............ U Brigs. ...,....... ~
BaIks ks...............3 80 sehooners,. Is
Total, ..t.......... ..................... W
ornER FOREIGN vEstrIs.
ship,.."'....'..... ~ Bris'..... ...''..... -
Ioui' '''.'...'''''' ''''.'.' .'.''''.'' ."
Making the total number Of sailing craft in our
harbor 55i, besides an nnumerable fleet oil small
craft employed in the coasiing and inland trade.
| The number Of ocean steamers engaged in trade
between tbis and other ports Is IL, some OF which
are Of large tonnage. The number OF steamers
engaged in the river aud bay trade, from this eort.
rs ~, with Eve Others repairing and buildiTg The
number engaged in the nver trade above Sacra.
menio - nine, making in ell a steam marine ot
forty. five, which In short time will he increased
TO hfy. This shows an increase within two years
past that is as much a matter OF ssionishment as
the growth or our city, and IN fact Ii compares ia
vorably With most Of our Atlantic ports.
HEALTH REPORT
From the Alta California
We received last evening from san Josc, the re-
port OF Dr. Rogers, health officer Of this port. II is
| an inte eresting document, but we have only room
for a slight notice OF ia contents. The resident
physicians report gives the whole number OF com
| mutation patsn,s admitted 20 the State Marine
| Hospital az 1864 pey patients, li6 Total, 80.
| DISCHARGED cured, 9l2 remaining Dec. Y, l:H
deed, 149 OF the latter number ~ died ofdiarrhna,
26 Of dysentery, rs Of typhus fever. Al Of scurvy.
/ These Statistics are for seven months, from May
/ 7th to Dtet mher 7th. The annual report Of the
| board of health shows the whole receipts TO be
~ follows - Amount Of Communication money,
| s567S0 70 ftom pay patients, sl2722 Ct; othei
| means, 81, ,16l ~ Total, $40 It'll ~. Expendi-
tures, s7O,50i o., leaving a balance on hand o.