The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-06-05
TEsTFROM CALIFORNIA
Arrival OF the North America, with $500 900
In Gold.

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Arrival OF the North America, with $500 600
In Gold.
San Francisco Election Triumph of The
Wigs Mining Inleliigence-I Interesting
Aature--Reriral of Business-M Markets, &c.
New YORK, June 3D., A. M.
The steamship North America, has arrived
from Chagres and Kingston. We have been
placed in the possession of two wee ks later in
telligence from California.
The North American left Chagres, on Satur-
day, the oath ult at o'clock and reached Sandy
Hook last evening at 8 o'clock, thus making the
passage in 8 days and hours She brings
400 passengers, and 100000 dollars in coin and
dust on freight, and in the hands of passengers.
The dates from California are to May lst.
The mining intelligence is of most crafty
ing character
SUMMARY OF EVENTS.
From the California Alta, May lst The most
important event which has transpred since the
sailing of the steamer of the 18th, is the cleo
ton of last Monday, which resulted in the tri-
umph of the Wings by majorityfor city Off
GERS ranging from to 100 votes. The Demo-
Gratis have elected two aldermen, and the Wings
six. The Democrats also elected four assistant
aldermen, and the Wings four. All the rest of
the Wing ticket is elected.
The city of Nevada has elected city officers,
and has newspaper called the Nevada Journal,
published sem-weekly.
Considerable progress has been made by the
commissioners in forming treaties with the H.
dams
Robberies have been so numerous and bold
-, L.. r. Al Al. l. L
called upon the executive for protection.
There has been much snow in the mountains,
and we have heard of several persons losing
their lives by being frozen to death.
The Ipdians still continue their depredations
in the vicinity of Los Angeles.
Since the rain, the mines have been reported
as doing much better than previously; some of
the richest specimens of quartz, have been
br' ught to this city ever seen, containing more
than 33 per cent. Of gold.
Some rumors have been afoat that secret
expedition has started for the purpose of taking
possession Of Lower California but it is prob
ably merely rumor.
There has been great excitement at Mske-
lumne Hill, in consequence of misunderstood
ing between the French and Americans; a. the
last accounts the difficulties had been settled
AT one time both parties 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
from forced sale in certain cases
II has also passed law, fixing the rate Of
interest at 10 per cent, and allowing, by special
agreement, 10 per cent per annum
The Legislature were to adjourn yesterday.
after session Of FIVE months.
The prospect of a good crop is very favorable,
the spring rains having been of inestimable value
to farmers and gardeners.
Business has revived considerably, and the
confidence Of our citizens in the future progress
of our State il undated
A company Of four persons engaged in gulch
at Placerville, are taking out daily = 1000 or
$3.50 apiece. A lump OF gold was found in the
Mariposa Diggings, on the lsth, which weighed
l4t pounds. Ga the 23d, two Jumps were
taken out ut the same place, one weighing ~
lbs, and the other worth S5 10. On Saturday
last a vein of quartz WAS discovered on Deer
creek, about twenty miles north of Rough and
Ready, Of great richness.
Business of every kind had revived at Nevada
since the late fall ofrain. The miners are doing
much better at present than they have for some
months past. A miner in the vicinity of Nevada
took out piece Of quartz rock weighing II
Pounus, stfongy Imprcguated WIN gold III Is
valued at $4,000, and was found close to the
circus. We have heard of several rich discove.
res of silver ore in the country adjacent to
Stockton. The Times says that there are thou.
sands of tons of this ore in the region the Four
Creeks. DR.. Brown some time ago found vein
three feet in thickness near Carson's creek, and
numerous other similar veins have been found
Lynch law is still being enforced.
The steamships Union, Oregon and Republic
had arrived at Panama. The Union brought 200
passengers and Sl50,0OO in dust; the Oregon
Is passengers and 100000 in dust; and the
Republic 200 passengers and $l,00O,000 in
gold; besides what is in the hands Of pnsscn-
gers, probably one million of dollars more.
IsTHMUs AFFAIRS.
Business men have moved from Gorgona to
Cruces during the wet season. The rainy sen
son has set in some few weeks earlier than
usual
The Masons and Odd Fellows are about es-
tabshing their respective lodges at Chagres.
Business in Chagres is good. Owing to the
great number of passengers, provisions are in
demand The state Of the market has improved
owing to the great travel lately.
Some 800 passengers were waiting for the
Falcon to New Orleans,