The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-15
Details OF California News brought by the
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the news Is relative 10 The dincules between the nauve
miners and the Chinese, IN relation to which the Alta
California OF the latest date remarks
The excitement IN many parts OF the mines IN opposl
ton TO Chinese labor among our mountains is evidently
on the increase. Mass meetings have been held at the
north and south, corresponding committees appoint
ed, and in general steps taken TO clear the entire mining
regions OF the Celestias.
From statistics carefully prepared it appears that the
number OF the Chinese population may be set down IN
round numbers al $4,000. VI these, seven only are
women In addition 10 this, large numbers are expected
IL Is proposed in many portions OF the mlnes TO sell their
claims give them the proceeds, and tell them TO leave
The Chinese OF mild character and should the Amer
leans push matters 10 the extreme is not anticipated that
much any boodshed will ensue.
The Alta California says that some OF the leading and
most intelligent OF the Chinese residents have transmit
ted circulars 10 their countIymen al home, advising them
OF the measures which have been adopted through
out the interior 10 drive them from The mines, and warn
ing them TO emgralng 10 California, as they will
no longer be welcomed,
meeting was held al Fosters Bar on the I'd OF May
to receive the report of the committee, appointed at
previous meetings depated to request the Cinnamon TO
leave the diggings The committee reported that the
Chinese received them respectfully but made no reply to
the communication.
difficulty occurred at Atchson's Bar between party
of thirty Americans and Europeans and one handred and
fifty Cinnamon, in which the former were successful hay
log succeeded in routing the Chinese, and driving them
away from the bar.
From THE MINEsIn relation to the general prospects
in the mining districts, the Sacramento Union remarks
The adyices from all parts are highly favorable.
The miners very generally receiving lair remunera
lions for their labor and while there are fewer instances
of extraordinary individual fotune the average yield per
is evidently increasing by the application OF science
and well constructed machinery.
Instead of the occupation being as formerly, kind OF
rowing, haphaZard excursion II is now regarded as reg
ular, legitimate pursuit. upon which men enter with the
came views OF permanency and system as upon any olhe
avocaon in life In placer surface mines, which, two
years ago, with the imperfect machinery then IN use,
would not have yielded an income equal to the expense
OF living, miners making from four TO ten dollars
per day Earth that will yield two cents per bushel or,
rx,brn nplp hp
ably worked.
INDIAN AFFAlRsA letter, dated at the South Fork of
Feather river on the 9th of May, says:
With regard TO Indian difficulties, the natives have
been so severely handled OF late that they deliver
up the muderers, which will doubtless far to prevent
the ndscrminae butchering of Indians disposed to be
lately occurred at Stringown. Two Indians who had
murdered whites were given up by the chief, and hung
there Most of the chiefs and honest men among the
Indians, known TO be friendly have procured ceicates
from miners and merchants well known that they are
good.
The San Diego Herald however, says:
We regret 10 see that the up country papers have an
nounced cessation of hoslies the part of the south
Indians. All the officers OF the army engaged in their
suppression unite in the expression OF the opinion that
the harassng border Indian will for long time to
come continue furnish them with ample professional
employment.
CASUALTIES CRIMES, &c-Some recent developments
Of startling character having come to the ears OF the
Vigilance Committee, that formidable body has again
deemed II proper for the public veal TO hold meetings, but
yet occasion for their interference has been offered
Chas. III. Morris was robbed oil about TOUR hundred
dollars and murdered near Mokelumne Hill.
Nine prisoners made their escape from the county jail
OF San Francisco the 18th. Twelve Others who made
desperate attempt TO escape, failed One oil the PRISON;
in the attempt to escape was killed by an otcer oil
| the prison.
James Edgerton, tried for the murder OF Warren C
| Norris, has been found guilty OF manslaugher. James
Mcdonald tried for the murder OF James Carroll has
been discharged, In the OF Tanner, sentenced 10
death, at Marysvlle, for larceny. review In higher
| court has resulted in confirming the decision.
| MlscELLASEous.-Gov Bgler, at last accounts, was
suffering from attack of bilious fever His situa-
uon, however, was not considered dangerous
The prevalence OF small pox was occasloning some
| alarm al Stockton al the latest advices,
An affair OF honor had occurred at Washington, oppo-
site Sacramento, between H De Courcey, editor OF the
Calaveras Chronicle and w H. Carter, esq The former
| was shot through the body.
The legislature had passed bills for the funding OF
5000 600 OF the State civil fund.- and also the war fund.-
and authorizing the receiving OF the unfunded State war
payment for the school fund. No provision had
been made for the payment OF the interest on the loan
bonds, which will them 10 be unsaeable unhl The
United States government provides for their liquidation
New discoveries OF gold have been made on the Mis-.
souri, bar which have caused considerable excitement
among the miners in that vicinity.
The stock of provisions at the mines had accumulated
and prices were a reasonable standard In TACT, 10
instances provisions can be bought al Tue mines
cheaper than at San Francisco.
| IN San Francisco the common councils were about
taking measures gh, the streets OF the city with gas
Hon Alexander Wells had taken his seat on the bench
| The town of Sacramento is rapidly improving, large
number OF new buildings now being put up. Busi-
ness in the town is very brisk.
The State archives, 1t Is said, will be removed 10 Val
LEGO.
The construction OF telegraph lines from various central
points ia the State 10 San Francisco - about being COM
menced.
No vessels had arrived San Francisco from or cleared
for Philadelphia or Baltimore
Business at San Francisco has been unusually dull
during the past month, in consequence OF higher range
OF prices.
The weather has been pleasant throughout the season,
and very propitous for agricultural operations faVoTa'
bic crops are looked for.
The merchants Of San Francisco have taken measures
TO the consttntonay OF the law adopted oy the
last legislature OF California, imposing tax oil hye 10
ten dollars on each passenger brought into the STATE
Large sums had been paid under the law but in each in
stance under protest
From SouTHrRs CALIFoRSn--San Diego papers TO
the 9th Of April have been received at San Francisco
The United States boundary commission still renamed
al San Diego awaiting the arrival OF Mr Bartlett, out
expected to leave for the ella in two or three weeks
The United States cutter Froc arrived al San
Diego on the 24th OF April. -
The command OF Major Fitzgerald arrived at San Die.
20 on the 9th OF April from the lagoons OF the ella and
Colorado. When attacked by the Indians IN March,
Major Fzgerald's command consisted OF but ~ pm.
yatesno co. enormously stated The troops followed
to the distance Of 10 miles, burning on her way hume
rous villages destroying crops, and long upon the enc
my. The government animals on the Colorado are sni'
ferng great deal from The want OF forage Major rz,
geralds troops went o. miles without water, and lived
two days mule meat.