The Nevada journal., 1853-05-13

pany were well grounded, and thai
their property was beyond the juris-
diction of the authorities of San Juan,
At all events, the summary manner in
which some of the buildings of the
company had previously been demol.
ished, as we have before intimated,
justified his interference, but whether
he did not resort to extreme and un-
justifable measure, as is asserted, is
question which it is difficult to deter-
mine. When this official report comes
to hand embracing the facts on which
his action was based, a more definite
and just opinion can be formed of the
propriety of his course.
Ne,o York, April 5. The Africa's
advices inform us that in the House OF
Commons Mr. Swat, has read, and
caused to be published, letter prov
ing the pacific relations existing be-
tween England and France.
Austria has renewed former rigors
towards Englishmen travelling through
her domains, and has renewed the
passport system, which is the subject
of general complaint, and has attracted
the attention Of the English govern
ment.
The Madiai family had arrived al
Marseilles.
Tie haughtiness of Turkey towards
Russia induced the Russian Envoy
to repair to the Porte, which caused
quite flutter among the diplomatists.
1t is reported that the Russian feet
was clustered near Constaniinople.-
The English Charge ordered the Eng
lish fleet from Malta, but the comman-
der refused without orders from the
Government. The French feet, from
7oulon came up Immediately after. =
Information received later at Paris
stated that the affairs of Turkey had
been amicably adjusted.
1t is stated that the Duchess Of
Sutherland with forty Maids of Honor,
met at Stafford House, and made ar
for the expected arrival of
Mrs Stowe.
Baltimore, April 5.-Chief Justice
fancy is very sick. 1t is feared he
may not recover,
Washington. April 6.-The Senate
today deferred acting upon large
Of nominations among them,
that of Solomon II. Downs, as Collec-
tor Of New Orleans.
The Senate, it is understood, will
adjourn on Monday next the l1th inst.
There is very little business now be-
fore it, and there is barely quorum
present.
Baltimore, April 6.-Seymour has
been elected Governor of Connecticut
by respectable majority. All the
Congressman elected are Democrats.
From San Diego & Los Ange les.
Excitement and Deadly Afray in
Santa Barbara. BY the arrival of the
steamer Ohio, Capt Briggs, from the
southern ports, we have dates from
Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa
Barbara, several days later. From
San Diego to the Esd ult., Los Ange-
les, 30th. The following painful in
telligence comes to us from Santa Bar
bara;
For some past the ranch known as
the Arroyo Burro has been in possess
ion of one John Powers who held it
under squatter claim On Saturday
last the sheriff, w. w. Twist was about
to proceed to serve writ of ejectment
on Powers. 1t being intimated to him
that to get possession he must do SO
by force of arms, ho called upon the
citizens to meet in the Plaza to render
him assistance in the execution of his
duty. The party procured a large
cannon to take with them and while on
the Plaza man threw his RATA over
it to draw it away. The sheriff or
dered him to desist during the dis
pute a Californian stepped behind
Twist and slapped him, the latter turn
ed round and shot him dead. A gen.
eral firing then commenced, during
which j. Il. Videl was killed.
MONDAY Morning The excite
ment has somewhat subsided on ac-
count of the arrival of the cutter Ew.
ing whose commander offers to render
all assistance in his power in the exc
cution of the law. At last accounts
Twist was very low, but hopes were
entertained Of his recovery.
There is not much other news from
the South.
The following items are from the
San Diego Herald;