Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20
CALIFORNIA NEWS.

The Crescent City arrived in New York on
Tuesday, bringing $l,5OO,OOo in gold DUST
Her mails contain the following items OF intel
ligence. We notice no Michigan names in the
list Of deaths;
Crime has alarmingly increased in this city
within the past month. Hardly night passed
that the most daring burgaries are not perpe-
trated in some part of the city, and notwith-
standing the violence Of public opinion against
the robbers, and the certainty if caught in their
acts, the rascals would in all probability meet
with instant DEATH they seem to grow more
emboldened as they continue successful
A sad affair occurred in house Of il-fame on
the night Of the 22d Feb, in this city. An al
tercation ensued between two men, one named
Mcdonald, and another Carroll, which resulted
in the stabbing of Carroll, who died from the
effects of his wound few days after. Melon
aid has been arrested, and committed to await
his trial.
| An atrocious murder was committed at Span
ish Bar, on the 18th ult. Mr.. Chas II. Dexter
and Capt Daniels were found cut to pieces in
their beds. The murderers were supposed to
be Mexicans; no arrests have been made. The
victims were generally esteemed.
Madame Biscaccianti is expected here soon,
and will be well received. Her business agent
Mr.. George Loder well known as composer
and musician, arrived few days since, in the
Golden Gate, and is making preparations for
series of operate Concerts, which she contem-
plates giving after her arrival.
! Apprehensions are entertained for the safety
of the propeller Monumental City. She left
Panama some time in January, arrived at Aca-
pulco on the I'd ult., and departed thence the
same day. Since then she has not been heard
from. She had on board a number of passen-
gers, and among them many returned Califor-
mans with their families.
We have just learned through Browns Ex-
press, that on Wednesday last, at o'clock p.
M. Americans were hung by the mob at Muir
phys Diggings, Calaveras Co. 1t appears that
they arrived in camp on Tuesday, each on horse
back, and it was believed that the animals were
stolen. That same night they broke into one
cabin and stole therefrom S400 in quicksilver
gold they then broke into another and found
nothing; and they next broke into Jews
clothing store, and stole diamond pin, revol-
yer and $40. The above articles being miss
ing in the morning, suspicion rested upon the
two strangers, who were seen in town on the
day before.
1t appears that early in the morning the ras-
calls left the town. one was seen taking one
lrall anu Tie Quiet ahOIneT. lHey WeTc lHLue-
diately followed, and in q short time were cap
tured by the Sheriff, Mr.. Marshall. On their
way back to the camp, one was seen to throw
a handkerchief into the chaparal, which on ex.
animation was found to contain the articles sto.
len. This was proof positive of guilt, and they
: were tried before DR.. Vanderslice, and by a jury
of miners. They were found guilty, and sen.
fenced to be hung. They refused to give Their
E names or to make any confession. The age Of
one was 81, and the other % years.
Mrs. Booth, who arrived at Stockton ycster
day, from Murphy's informs us that the thieves
were Sydney men, and there is every reason tc
believe, formed part of a gang of rascals who
are infesting the country. They were two o
the most hardened rascals ever seen. The ell
der one was hung first, and while his body wa:
yet dangling in the air before the eyes Of The
, younger one, the latter said with an oath, g"
will make no confession-but understand tina
: | am one of the Brothers; put that in your pipe
and smoke it." On the following morning. roll
ed up in the legs of the pantaloons of this man
, was found a quantity of money, jewelry, and
letter. San. Joaquin Rep.