The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-04-22

days. Mr. Petit is now putting up hotel, AZ by
GO feet, and two and half stories high, at con-
venent distance from the supposed site OF the Ca
pitol. Mr. J. ID. Thompson, of this city, will be |
the proprietor The building is to be completed |
within twenty days. Captain Barker, of San |
Francisco, has five wooden houses on hand, which |
he will soon put in Vallejo. Captain Frisbie Col.
Gates, and others, have made arrangements to pur-
chase steamer TO ply regularly between Vallejo
and San Francisco. They had nearly closed bar
gain for the Santa Clara, just previous to her being
burnt.
The Financial Condition Of tile State.-The
low condition Of State credit has been engaging
the most anxious attention of the Legislature A
bill to fund the debt of the State has been reported
by the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and
Means. 1t is thought that when the revenues of
the State are collected in gold and silver more
strict economy will characterize the government
of affairs
Prisoners Escaped. Quite number of the
boldest criminals confined on the prson-brig in the
San Francisco harbor made their escape in the
beginning of March. 1t is supposed that boat
was in waiting to carry off the prisoners, and the
| first favorable opportunity was embraced. Some
persons suspect, as there has been disposition to
conceal the fact Of prisoners escaping, that there is
| a screw loose somewhere.
The Election Of Senator.-Every thing seems
to be quiet again. Col. Fremont has gone to visit
the scene of his large claim Before leaving San
| Jose, however, he wrote long answer to certain
members of the Legislature, who addressed him
for his views in relation to the disposal of the
mineral lands Of the State, and other important
matters. His answer was not deemed satisfactory.
Nothing is heard Of the other candidates. They
have sought to recruit after their long log
rolling session, but all of them will doubtless turn
up again in good time.
Another Horse Thief Shot.-On Wednesday
night the occupants OF Kelsey's Rancho, on the
Costumes, were aroused by noise in the carral
close by into which the stock had been driven for
safe-k keeping over night. They got up at once, and
took firearms with them, suspecting that thieves
were driving off Their stock. On arriving at the
carral, they found that their suspicious con-
irmed, as some two three persons were very
busiy engaged. Finding they were discovered
they sought safety by flight but good marksman
was at hand, and one of the robbers was instantly
shot down dead. Another gun was fired after the
retiring thieves, one of which took effect, as the
fellows footsteps were tracked with blood.
Murders.-Several murders are recorded in the
papers, One brutal murder was committed a
Nappa on the sth. Mr. Simon Sellers, Justice o
the Peace, had ordered nonsuit in case wher,
a man named Macauley was plaintiff The par
|
; most immoderate abuse of Sellers, which Seller
did not resent farther than to say that he -" wou
tell Jessie's niger to whip him." Macauley seize
the opportunity, and stabbed Sellers to the heart
t He was arrested and undergoing trial when tn
steamer left.
Hanging Of Yankee Jtm.-A person know
as Yankee Jim was executed at Downieville, and
miner from that place gives the following accour
| OF the execution and how wa DINA
: The affair was not hurried over as though
n were done in the excitement of the moment bu
. the culprit was kept in confinement for two day
n previous to his execution and at one time, whe
1t was rumored that his associates intended to
it cue him, a force of two hundred men, well armed
p | were organized to watch the prisoner.
y On the day OF execution, the criminal though h
d did not confess his guilt in the affair for which
y suffered, yet he owned that his sentence was jus
and that he had committed many offences worth
q OF death. The crime he was charged with wa
fully proved, and there were several persons pres
Y ent who that he had, at different time
u stopped them the road, and with presente
7; pistol given their the choice Of" Your money
II your life" Under the fatal tree, he creased I'll
Il rope, and making the moose, he adjusted it on h
a own neck, and giving the signal, was hurried int
10 eternity.
10 San Francisco Markets.
The tendency of the market since the sailing Of
last steamer has been downward Constant additions
made TO those articles, OF which there already
E. stock. We think would be dicult suggest
exporters the East single staple, which at
be profaby shipped this market Brandy and whlsk
. little better REQUEST somewhat
Flour also has advanced little. The Haxall Galley
brands American flour, which the avorite brands
our bakers command from % to 80 so 200 lbs tina
8 Chill flour
Provisions particularly pork and beef show dow
ward tendency Of sugars there large supply and
have fallen off Coffee exhibits less fmness. The stock
clothing and OF boots and Shoes continues be b.
yond the demand and there large quantities by
on many articles not commanding home cost OF umbe
- we have nothing favorable to Coal, although
sales have taken place improved rates, will not yet pr
d duce cost and freight.
a Over one hundred tons of quicksilver from the Amade
mine about to be exported 4zatan, the bark
Corning which by Tar the largest hpment OF this arc
ever made time from this State. Ii will soon
, | one OF our principal articles of export.
e Late from Oregon.
n The steamer Gold Hunter arrived at San Frau