The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-29


him down. and In the fall the gun was thrown out OF
his reach. The bear rolled over Mr.. Martin down q
small hill, but by the time Mr.. Martin had gathered
| himself up, the animal returned to the charge and
seized him behind. Reddck then fired his ride but,
on account Of the intervening BRUSH without effect
The enraged animal instantly let go her hold upon
/ Mr. Martin and grapped Mr.. Reddick, whose face
and head she most horribly mangled with her teeth.
the upper lip is nearly torn off, and the upper part
of the nose destroyed; the bones immediately above
the eyes are broken, but without injury TO the eye
and another large fracture extends along the right
| side Of the head down to the forehead. Weary OF
the struggle the bear then left the unfortunate man.
who unable to get ut his knife, had maintained the
unequal conflict with his hands and feet. AS s0on
as the animal had let go her hold on Mr.. Reddick,
that person sought safety in tree. After the de-
partnre OF the bear, Messrs. Reddick and Martin
sent for surgical aid. DR.. Cory Immediately repair
ed to the house, and has been in attendance upon
Mr.. Reddick since. The case is considered very
critical one inasmuch as inflammation OF the brain Il
/ apprehended.
| AN EXECUTION BY THE PEOPLE At SACRAMENTO
Mr.. Peter Mctafling was killed by q man named
William K Jones' about two miles up the river from
! Sacramento and on the 25th December, says the
State Journal the neghbols on both sides of the river
collected together at the farm OF the deceased, to
take into consideration the case and determine some
action in reference to Jones II was first proposedto
! empanel jury OF twelve men to hear evidence AND
! to decide the case. Objections were, however, made
to this mode Of procedure and it was finally deter
mined to examine him before all OF those present,
anu Llen 10 Take SuCn aCGlOu tS TIE Cdsc lIuL seem
to require. Accordingly, five witnesses were exam
ined who testified to the killing and the statements
Of the accused admitting the fact. Upon the vote
being moved in regard to his case it was suggested
| that it be put whether he should be hung immedi-
lately or delivered over to the authorities The for
mer prevailed, by vote Of 10 to IL. Accordingly,
the preparations for the execution Immediately
made A platform supported by ropes was at
tached to q hay press that stood near by, in con-
venient reach Of the top beam, to which the fatal
cord was tied. Upon this the victim was led, and
cord was cut and William k. Jones passed the mar
row line which separates time from eternity The
distance for him was only about four feet and from
the slight evidence OF sensation given after the fall
the transit was nomentary. Upon the sentence
being announced to him, he received it with the ut
most GOODNESS and composure. He earnestly asked
that his fate might not be communicated to his rea-
tiOns and he manifested much pain ut the thought
OF the shock they would receive should they hear of
it. He did not seek to justify himself, farther than
that he was provoked to anger and excitement by
the indgnity offered in ejectng him from the house.
in hot blood He had no grudge against the de
ceased, and the deed the result Of the moment.
Before being led to the scaold prepared for his con-
where he was to be buried. He wished to look into
his final resting place. He contemplated it seriously
for some time, and pronounced it well. He then
asked for glass Of whiskey. This they were unable
to furnish him.-Statc Journal.
The LAND CoMMIssIoN-FREMONT's CLAIM Con-
FIRMED.-The claims of F. p. PachecO and ]. G.
Fremont were yesterday morning declared valid by
the Board Of Commissioners. Colonel Fremonts
grant calls for ten square leagues in MarpOsa county
and it is declared by Judge Hall, who rendered the
opinion OF the board that 1t does not appear that
either under the Mexican or Spanish rule did the
title Of the government to mineral deposits within
land granted embrace more than right to demand
o royalty from the private individuals who worked
the mines; or in one word, that Colonel Frcmont's
claim to the gold, with the above reservation, is a.
complete as to any other product of the soil compre
hended by his grant.-S1n Francisco Herald,
Jan. %.
CHINESE REBELLION IN TIKI HARBoR.-The bark
America, bound to Hong Kong, had taken on board
nearly one hundred Chinese passengers and was all
ready to sail on Sunday last. The pilot took COM
mand and had just given orders to raise the anchor.
when the Chinese gave sort of war whoop, and
rushed down below in a body In twinkling they
came ttmbling up, every man brandishing knife
They made lively attack on the officers and crew,
who, to avoid being made mnce meat OF, were COM
PEELED to beat hasty retreat over the sides. None
stood on the order of their going, but they went
quickly. Assistance was soon obtained by the Of
fcers and they returned, gained possession Of the
vessel and sent the rebels ashore. The Chinese, It
seems were falsely informed by some one, that the
supply of provisions and water on board were Insult
ficent, and hence their revolt They have since at
tachedthe America, to recover their passage money
Saw Francisco Herald, Der. %.
FALL OF BRICK BUILDlSG.-The large three
story brick block on Clay street which Messrs. Pal
mer, Cook Co. have made such efforts to save from
he runous effects of the rain. has been cracking and
etLlDR lot some DAYS past, ana giving warning OF
an impending fall. Yesterday about onefourth OF
the front came down into the street with tremen-
dous crash. Several workmcn near at hand saw it
in time to save Themselves. There were number
inside who soon after came rushing outs but fortu
nately no one was injured.-San Francisco Herald,
Dec. 81.
RESOURCES OF CALAvyEAs CoUNrY.-The re-
sources of Calaveras county, says O writer on tho
spot, are nexhaustble The hidden treasures in
hills and valleys are alone sufficient to ensure the
success Of thousands The land is adapted to agri-
cultural productions. The miner, the business man
and man OF family can find ample space herefOr sue
cessful operations. The limited amount of water,
which has heretofore operated strongly against the
rapid growth OF the hill, Is about to be removed by
ready completed six miles of the iume, and soon
the weather becomes favorable will speedily finish
the remaining twelve miles.
CALIFORNIA WHEAT AND FLorR.-A large amount
Of land throughout the State is being sowed in wheat
this season, owing to the high prices flour has been
commanding for the last four months In fact, says
the Stockton Journal, many farmers now refuse to
sow this grain, because such quantities are being
put in, in every direction, as in their opinion will
create gut in the market next year. and leave the
price at three and four cents. Near San Jose two
flour mills are being erected running in the aggrc-
gate twelve pair of stones, and designed by the
owners to mill as good or better -four than can be
shipped into this State from abroad. There are
several mills already at work in San francisco,
grinding night and day; but owing to the imperfect
machinery, the -four is not good Chill or
American brands. 1t is thought by next fall, theirs
will be sufficient number Of mills ut work in this
State to grind all the wheat that will be raised.
THE CONDOR, OR GREAT VULTURE OF CALIF0R-
MIA friend writes that fine specimen of this
gigantic bird, the Sorcmam1ios GdtitNniensts of
ornithologists, was killed on the hills of the San
| Lucas range, near Monterey, tie other day. His
measure as iollows:-Fr0m end Of tail feathers
to top Of beak feet % inches from tip TO tip Of the
wings, feet inches in breadth fiom the outer
joint to end OF feather, fool inches O. breadth
| Of wing. feather measured feet Inches; from
-
de,s foot; the length Of head, inches; q inches
thick from crown of head to bottom Of lower beak;
breadth, 6s inches; the tail foot inches; legs
and feet from fore joint 10 inches. This bird Is found,
according to travellers and naturalists, along the
| whole coast of Northwest America, and throughout
the Rocky Mountains, and nhabits the heights Of the