Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-05-27
Additional california Items.

The steamship Union arrived at New YORK on
Monday from Aspinwall, which port she LEFT on
the eyening.of the 14th, and Kingston, Jamaica,
on the31 18th. The following, adlitional items are
selected fIomthe California papers broughtby her.
The prohibitory liquor bill introduced inithe
California Legislature had been lost by vote OF
1 14sto. 22.t "a
The fires before alluded to as having taken place
in San Francisco, occurred in Sacramento and
Stockton streets, in the centre of numerous wood.
en- buildings, and threatened destruction to a vast
amount of property. Through the efficient efforts
OF the firemen, however. the flames were confn.
edsto buildings, ndstheS loss resulting was
comparatively trifiing.
The Governor, in message 10 She Legislature on
the 18th April, says in relation 10 the financial nf
fairs of The State, that there Will be deficit of
Sl2OOOo in the revenue of the presentyear for the
interest of the State debt alone
New gold discoveries have been made in the
finding Of mines at Negro Hill, which are said to
be very valuable. Two men are reported 10 have
taken out $500 in one day.. > - : fsszY.r.s
Extensive surlnce diggings have been discovered
in the vicinity of Sacramento city.
BY the report of DIR. TIask it appears that plati-
mum aud silver will be found to contribute con
siderably to the exports of California. 49, ~
A new city has been founded on the coast of ST..
Georges Point, south of the 0regonili line.
The barque Mermaid arrived at San Francisco
on the 10th, IN so days from Batavia. -
Tine steamer Pacific was to leave on the list
May.
From San Juan there is report of very rich
gold digging having been discovered on the east
side Oft coast range, and 55 miles west OF Colll-
sa. The placers at Coon Hollow and Diamond
Springs, near Placeryie, are giving an extraordi-
nary yield. Z.
Advices from Sen Diego state that an insurgent
partyin Lower California was collecting and arm
ing all the lndians-for what purpose is not
known.
Three murderers, named Alderman Steuart and
Thompson, were hung at Sacramento on the 29th
ult. Steuart was native of Philadelphia, and
only 20 years of age, Ackermnn was born in
Lancaster county, Pa, and was oDly19 years Of
age. His parents now reside in OSwego county,
New York. ThompSonswas an Engishman.
SANDWICH ISLANDS. 5tsaI
Dates from Honolulu to the 9Th of April, have
been received. The Legislature was sill in ses-
sion.
Mr.. Goodall has been appointed collector of
Honolulu, in the place of Mr.. bishop, who re-
signed. .s..-,s,
The shin James Maura had arrived at Honolulu,
with 10 of the passengers from the steamer Inde-
pendence. They were taken on board at Marga-
retta Bay. $40. e. [ ,sl,.sz n
sfas CHINA AND AUSTRALIA.
Dates from China to the 4th of March have been
received. The Singapore Press states that the
ship Charles Andrews, wrecked on tie North East
point of Brittany, had gone TO pieces. .iesa
Dates from Australia to the 24th of February
have been received, but there is no news OF ic,-
portance. 7ssys4s
MARKETS.
SAN FRNcrsco, April 29.-,rhe Transactions of
the past fortnight have been unimportant. Stocks
are heavy, aud The market is Depressed, and there
is little prospect of the leading articles advanc ing
TO point that Will more than cover the costs and
charges. i .ss4t-tss s-sazs-5si,7
Tie advices from Australia are too unfavorable
for the shipment of the surplus stocks TO that poLt
A better feeling exists in the flour market to-
day. Haxall and Galiego SO rs SI1. -
Mess Pork is selling at S27taS2S; hams at 20. a
81 cts; butter at 36a37 cts; larG 22a2s. =.
Auinyotce of boots and shoes sold at so per ct.
less than home cost as