Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-11
Two Weeks Letter from Califor-
mia, Oregon, &c.

the list inst. in lat 3 81 lon ~ e, fell in with
the hcrmaphrodte brig J. Holt of Blue Hill,
abandoned. The Prometheus experienced strong
wind and heavy sea from the NNW. to NNE,
| from Havana to lat. 81.
The steamer Independence arrived at San
Juan del Sud on the 10Th ult. Her passengers
were there transferred to the Promotions The
Oregon is reported to have nearly S2OO0,0OO on
board.
The California news is not important Bust
ness, however was rather more active.
The following summary of the events of the
two weeks is from the San Francisco Post Of
Aug. st
The events Of the past two weeks are of a
less exciting character thln those embraced in
the summary of the last steamer. No great out
race has occurred to heightcn the excitement in
the public mind The previous excitement has
a5ated under The amended criminal code, which
took effect on the list inst, and which allows the
Jury a discretion TO PUNISH either with mprson-
ment or death, those guilty Of arson, burglary,
robbery &C. tamong many other rigorous but
necessary proysions.l few trials have been
had. Among the most conspicuous is he case
of Robinson Gibson, and Thompson, convicted
at Sacramento of the robbery of JAS. Wilson,
and condemned to DEATH
he reports from all the mining districts are
more favorable than at any period during the
present year, and the shipments of gold for Au-
gust and September. Will doubtless exceed those
of any previous months The most remarkable
features OF INNING operations are the numerous
untertaklngs by companies all along the veins
ana lriputaIles' % divert the water RON theIr
chann ne extensive canals ON ule tribute
Iies Oh Oali'Neras' iuolunne' American ana
Nuba, TO carry water upon phoers known TO be
rich, but without water and lastly the fair pro
spectoi practical ana snccessiui beginning oil
iqunriz mini with heavy improved machinery.
me unprecedented 10" stage OF water IN all ne
/ rivers nus oeen especially favorable TO enter
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/ IN Cal,torna and oatler oroupd tbe,o the com.
forts ot 4 home. h he estimated tb,t tbe~s ar,
olready d COS p.,gsnns s,tiIed and Devoted i'm ~
/ grrnIiur,l nur.u1s
Tbe Indian bostlities b.yo ceased ia the soi,b-
orn and eastern borlers ana b-.tan opt ~, he
northern froprier. A military oxued,fion nrlor
command of Gen. j NJ Esfcll vr,n arroropanr
the Indian Commissioners IN their tour OF ne,o-
t.an9n to Clear Like thence to the sources Of
IN ~, aver ''lc" wy VIA proceed 20
( River hive b,en disn.srssI b't ma, '.9b5naf@
! Nlvi5atiou an tbe unror r.,o-s l. s,snend.d
on account Of he low staoe of water There
are about $50 snbst ptial hries bauses IN San
Francisco. nearly an III birb hive boen erect-
ed since the fire Id Nav. and extensive nreDr,ra-
tlons are in nrorress for tbe manufact6re of
brick. and ouarrv,nr STONE. no iU numerous rom