The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-01

the pas. OF la,Ys which SNAIL shield him against
the exto4tior o. the faerrless SPECTATOR In a
word that it would be wong to pass laws which
would allow fair corr clifton IN trade.
Those gentlemen Nha urge that it IL antidemo-
cratic to prevent snegu'ntiota in food, viii see ere
long that they are prea. hing doctrine which Will
never suit the masses. 1ney viii that they are
urging policy which viii paralyze trade aud lnpo-
verish the State.
From tae Arguments which have been used IA
certain Quarters Il would as if 1T was highly
come gl,a a or Few men, to purchase all the 1000
IN tie country ana hold il for high prices; that II
was praiseworthy TO form associations Tor the oppres
elQu of the poor.
ne speak OF this subject, for we apprehend specu-
asons are as yet their infancy in California Rich
men have but recently associated together 10 al
vance prices. -
lev upon the subject, and shall have twelve months
Of sash times as have not yet been witnessed We
shall lave an average OF prices which will make the
poor nan altcr.
their affection 70 almost any article OF food. Within
the last week two prices have steadily advanced.
Batter, lard potatoes, beef pork and indeed almost
every article has shown the ncipient steps towards
speculative prccsa preparation which is being
uade to exact from the necessities of the people.
We are even informed upon pretty good authority,
that combination has already sent its agents South
TO purchase beef cattle preparatory to grand opera
ton IN that article.
Let specuatons in food he iostered for while
longer aud the consumer will be able 10 determine
whether the policy De good one or not. lie will
perhaps understand the new democracy which Is so
hippanty taught by wing and independent ex'Tn-
pies.
Great Excite,nrn: In Calayeras Countryside
neral Expulsion OF the fscxlcans.
rFFom the san joaquin Republican Extra
IL Is well known that during the winter months
band OF Mexican rnarauders have infested Caaveras
county and weekly sc received the details OF dread
fnl murders and outrages committed III the lonely
gaieaeS ard solitary ,outposts OF that region The
farmers lost ther cattle and horses, the trader tcnt
was PLACED aud tie lie 0. every traveller was IN
secure. Success had recently emboldened this baud
OF Villains to commence system Of outrage more
daring Sill IN tic gery bert o! the r"pplons seto
ments From tie neigbb0rhood OF Apdcas, in one
night, they stole seventy horses, and every evening
tie news arrived in camp Of some fresh murder or
robbery.
This band is led by robber named joaquin,
very desperate man. who was concerned IN the mnr-
der If iour Americans some time ago at Turnersve.
Il. levied his "biack NALL generally upon the Chi
pese population, q very peaceable and industrious
Glass; With his band he would frequently enter their
tents, ANA compel them to furnish him with money.
end cook for him and his accomplices whatever
food they required This has been done in many in
stances.
On Friday night another man was murdered at
Yankee Camp and about the same time China
man was found dead at Bay State Ranch, and IN
American at Forctnau's Ranch.
This was beyond human endurance, and five men,
on Saturday, lett Yankee Camp, resolved to find the
camp OF the villains and came upon some twelve Of
them III TIE neghboIhood OF San Andreds, with
large number OF animals in their possession. The
party lo.nd they were not strong enough to make
Tho ATTACK, ana they returned TO san Andcas Tor an
addition to tier force IN the meantime, the robbers
proceeded, Tin the night time,) to the Phoenix mills.
Two men were asleep ia the house at the time, bat
were awohe b. the firing Of guns by the Mexicans.
Both of these Americans were killed, though not IN
til they had MORALLY wounded one Of the gang. The
robbers then lett, leaving their wounded comrsdc to
take care of himself He crawiel to tent some dis
lance down the river but tracked by his blood on
the following morning, and disposed Of by the en-
ragged people joaquin, (aswc understand) committed
other 0utrages on the night On the next morn
iIgi some three hundred armed miners assembled;
despatched bodies OF armed men to the ferries on the
stauils and Caaveras, so as to prevent the escape
Of tie Win ms, and then commenced systematic
seareh for Joaquin and his associates. Al the
time they resolved to burn the habitations OF the
Mexcans unfortunately, deprive them Of the arms
they might have IN poSeesson, and give them all mo-
lice 10 quit.
We are glad TO hear thai one of the gang has been
caught At 0nkee Camp, and another at Cherokee
Ranch. Both were Immediately s'rHng up.
The entire Mexican population has been driven
from Fan Anlreas and the forks OF the, Calav.ras.
The greatest excitement prevails in every direction.
IT an American meets Mexican, he takes his horrC,
i..s arIns and bids HIM leave. The Americans
gagged in the band are divided iute gags and ale
stationed IN every part OF the county. e...
We understand that mass meeting Bas held 1.
Double Springs. on WcHnesaiv morning and Iesolu
t'0As upsse6 approving of what had becr done and
making tho dirty Or every American citizen al all
county. The foreigners should first receive notice to
leave, aud il ey refused they were y be sAot down
ana their property conliscated.
t.,.ncs ~, the Mines and the Miners.
Id. Columbia ttdSetle of January 22d, says
Although 81 have not visited many OF the CAMPS
ths week, yet We pleased to learn that the mi
Bs - Generally are cong better than they have At
N F.N.e ,s,1F last (Oluflbi4
Gpl.h II crowd led with "toms,' and the miners in
many Of he claims ere making wages.
COIN HILL.-Upt to the present tme, y eonse-
quenre OF the severity If the weather but little has
Been done in this excellent mining region bat tue
ui;1oIs ore no. busily engaged in washing, and
s making iair wares. Vast quantities OF dirt were
thrown up last suIamer and tall, aud it i nov being
washed, and pay ing is owners well. They have ~
abundance OF water The Ditch Company suffered
serous loss on account of tbe breaking OF their large
reservoir several times this winter, but it is now
thoroughly and permanently repaired. and they have
. fine prospect Of realizing handsome return from
their investment.
Com SPRISGs.--Fhe miners generally in the Vi
cling o. Cold Springs orc doing vel. On the Hat,
about nile below the town, and rich diggings
have been discovered. The gold is very fine and
pure. Some Of the claims on this aat are paying
twenty dollars dey to the hand.
ANGELS CAMp.-This tora Las suffered more,
perhaps, for want Of provisions than any otAcr IN
that section Of the country. This has been ocsa-
stoned by the large population in the nighb0rhood,
and the imposshity Of getting through with loaded
teams. But though short Of the nccegsar, supple,
there was no want 81 means 70 purchase. There be-
ing sn abundant supply of water, the placers yield
ed richly Along the creek in the gulchcg and flats,
Le sound Of busy labor was heard, and rich reward
was obtained BY steady industry. We have heard OF
several rich Strikes" being made in the vicinity.
SPANISH FLAT ArD NILLERsTows.-We found
the miners busy at work on their claims, and we
should judge from oil we saw that they were making
good wages. Spanish Fiat is well supplied with
water, having the water from the Bear river canal
and the water from the Rock creek ditch, which was
cut ty The miners on ole fat. AT MiierstowA they
were supplied with water by the Bear River Conpi-
ny. The gold II the vicinity Of this place is Hold
and pure and Of very bright color. negro dug
from his claim near Gwynns store, on Saturday
last 3 piece weighing 59s, AID for which he was D.
ferVd one hundred IN tie neishborhood there are
many miners located for the winter and some of