The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-18

inst. than issued in New York Boston and
Baltimore, in the same length Of time.
Unusual activity was manifested at auction sales
this morning Large quantities Of goods sold prin
cipaiy for the up country demand. FRANK.
General Summary OF Events.
from the Alta California, Aprill5l
We have followed the example set us at the East
by deciding ''slave case The boy claimed as q
slave was set at liberty. There was no evidence
further than that he was Mr.. Calloway's slave in
Missouri. He was discharged
Judge Morrison, of the Court of Sessions, has
resigned his Office, although three years of his term
remain.
Some of our streets have been lighted by the sub
scriptions Of individuals residing doing business
upon them. Montgomery and Merchant streets
are thus made passable safe, and pleasant at night
The examination of Slater, accused of the AS
sassination Of Captain Jarvis, ut the Mission Do
lorcs, caused no little excitement, and rush was
made to take him from the hands Of the police but
with no effect. The prisoner was committed to
await the action of the Grand Jury.
Two men were shot in Sacramento, while attempt
ing burglary, by Captain Ward, who was expect
tho spot; his name was Joe Ogden; the other, Geo.
Morton, was shot in his leg, had his leg amputated
but died subsequently. Captain Ward was cleared
ola blame.
Some effort has been made by citizen, Mr. A.
D. Merrifeld, to obtain the privilege Of supplying
the city with water, by ntr oducing it in pipes from
lake about three mi es distant.
Nothing particularly new respecting the Indian
commissioners, and their progress in treaties with
the savages. Gen. Bean has been authorized to
raise fifty men, to protect the people in the Los An
geles valley against the ncursions Of the Indians
thro1g the Cajon Pass
An attempt has been made to have Judge Levi
Parsons Of this judicial district impeached for his
in reference to tho contempt case heretofore
reported But the majority Of the committee
ported against it,
The mail steamer Oregon arrived on the AFTER
noon Of the I'd inst, bringing the news from the
statesto as late date as FEB. 2sth. The report
Of probable appropriations by Congress for the bene
fit Of California, had great effect in momentarily
running up State scrip. But it run down again
very soon.
General Persfer F. smith has been ordered to
Texas, and goes home in the steamer to-day
A great deal Of dissatisfaction has been felt and
exhibited respecting the issue and circulation Of
private coins, below their face value of real value
and which the concrs refuse to redeem. 1t is
looked upon as an infamous swindle, by the COM
munity; the bankers have refused TO receive it at
its assumed value, and the merchants have taken
somewhat similar action The Legislature has
bill before it, introduced by Mr., Miller, to oblige
coincrs to redeem, and to make their refusal mis-
demeanor, punishable with fine and Imprisonment.
Our felons who have boen set to work in the chain
gang, occu pied in building a county Jail.
The robbers and highwaymen in which this State
abounds, have been making the valleys in the vci-
nifty Of Monterey their theatre Of oper atons Of late
having possession of the whole country there steal
ing horses and CATTLE ndcreatng fear that Monte
rey itself may be sacked by them in the absence Of
the men, who mostly at the mines.
The Legislature having refused to authorize the
Attorney General to enter nolle prosegui in the
case Of the squatters, their trial would have come
Of on the 7th inst, but no judge being present, it
did not occur.
There has been more lynching at the mines
This state Of affairs is lamentabe; but we caution
our friends in tho east against judging US by the
same criterion they would use there. They can
not fully appreciate our condition without seeing
and feeling il.
The Legislature having confirmed the ordinance
granting the right Of constructing plank road to
the Mission, that undertaking, already partially
carried into effect will soon be completed when we
shall have one Of the most pleasant drives imagi-
nsbe, into tho coudtry and yet not out Of the city
Our City Attorneys report shows tremendous
amount Of litigation, amounting to over two mil
lions OF dollars for the past year.
Politics have been rather brisk Of late, both
wings and democrats doing their best to organize.
They are preparing for the municipal election, to
como of in about two weeks.
The legislative committee appointed to examine
into the manner in which the State Marine Hospi-
tai has been conducted in this city have reported
very severely upon the conduct Of the resident ply
sicien, Dr. Hubbard, who has petitioned the Legts-
aurc for the privilege Of appearing before it, and
disproving the charges against him.
The charges OF gross misconduct ag9inN the re-
sident physician OF the City Hospital DR.. Chaplin,
preferred by two aldermen, could not be sus-
taincd, by particle of evidence upon the exami-
nation instituted, but fell completely to the ground
We have reason to believe that they originated
dow Of a feeble truth in the whole Of thcm.
Some degree Of interest has been felt here in re-
ference to the anticipated blockade Of Honolulu by
the French. IL may not bo the intention Of that
government TO seizc thcso islands; but If il s and
Uncle Sam docs not take efficient measures to pre-
vent such m outrage, there are mon enough and
ships enough here in California TO put the whole
matter right, and IL will be done. We make this
prognostication for the good Of whom IL may con-
ccrn.
Accounts are coming In, Of new discoveries o. au-
riferous mines in various parts Of the country. The
recent rains have also I'D their effect upon placer
digging, helping the gulch diggings and for time
driving those engaged upon the rivers, from their
positions.
in connection with the above We have to notice
the discovery near Benics of coal bed, said TO be
of = superior quality. u Is located within a few
miles Of the Pacific Mail Steamship Compauys
depot. Many beds Of coal have beon discovered in
Oregon; so that tire Pacific steam marine is likely
to be wel supplied soon with this very important
article.
A bill has passed tho Legislature, establishing a
Stae Marine Hospital al Sacramento, and appro-
piating $4,000 fiom the state easury toward that
object.
The execution Of Macauley, sentenced to lie h1nr
yesterday, has been postponed by respite from
the Governor until his eounscrs bill Of exceptions
aud motion for new trial can be argued belize
the Supreme Coult
The prospects for miners and agri sultsrists seem
better now than at the sailing Of the last steamer
The rains which have fallen have very much in.
creased the certainty Of geo crops, besides ensur
ing feed for the poor brutes which would have died
with thirst and hunger had the spring passed away
without any rain.
The health Of the country continues excellent
We hear Of no prevailing diseases in any part Of
the State.
The rainy season has probably closed. The daily
north winds, the fogs, and her particulars Of tho
old routine, indicate that summer Is coming with
its independence Of the "Rain King"
Shipvuepsa of (.old nssse.
CtsToM HOUSE STATISTICS, SAN FRANCISCO, FROM
APRIL 1sr TO 1inI.
1851 srIrIoS ,Srtsyr
April -Per schr Gen Worth from Acsyuths, s1T50 90
P-Per brig VIM. Penn from Honolulu. ijs %
AVteist Sl,@fs %
1851 BULLION ctr,prp
April Per steamer Tennessee for Panama 1901 600 90
= Per steamer Columbia. for Panama 1ODoOO0 90
= Pnr laYh n oh Naln a. M