The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14

cause and the division Of the State The frst IL il
aims at the accomplishment of any definite object,
eontcmplates the introduction of slavery here-a
scheme which all men whose intellects are not
clouded by prejudice know TO be the widest and
most chmerical that was entertained by ntelli-
gent men, As for the division of the State after
more than years inyestgat on, we discover no
plausible reason for it. The advocates of the mea-
sure have never yet shown what TO be gained by
ii, in political financial point OF view. But the
business OF the season will turn upon the Constitu-
tional Convention, which will most probably be
called. The intended changes, however, will not be
effected when it is called.
We have dates rom Nevada up to the 10th instant.
With but an interval Of one or two days during the
past week the remarkable and long continued storm
Is undated. The air, however, Is mider and the
clouds fall in rain instead of snow Business in gene
raj at Nevada is stagnant for the want OF the neces
sary supplies from the valley, and mining operations
appear to be as gloomy as the weather Prices still
remain high and the stock OF flour Is almost entirely
exhausted The communication between Nevada
and Sacramento has been cut of for several weeks,
and the few goods received at the former place arrive
by pack trains from Eliza and Marysville.
Further meetings of the miners suffering under
the scarcity OF -four have been held in the various
mining districts, and committees specially deputed
to proceed TO this city to ascertain and identify for
future action, the part Of the miners the parties
who are alleged to be concerned in the -four
monopoly
1t is a matter of regret that this subject should
have been so studiously misrepresentrd az it has
thousands OF miners and others in the interior who
believe that the prevailing scarcity of provisions is
really the result Of monopoly in San Francisco. 1t
has excited the passions OF men, as we see, directed
their attention to the abatement Of an imaginary
evil, and prevented them from seekieg the natural
and proper remedy for q public calamity remedy
that would have presented itself to their minds if the
truth had been laid before them instead Of interested
Misrepresentation.
Nevada county has taken the initiative step to
wards perfectng the quartz mining laws of the State
by adopting code which, for simplicity, combined
with practical utility, is well worthy the attention
of other mining counties of the State, securing, as
1t does, permanent and lasting rights in the tenure
OF mining property Of this nature that only be
subject to the future action of Congress. The custom
termed dumping" is altogether abrogated under
certain improved regulations, and capital can now
by observing the new code Of laws, be invested with
the utmost safety Let other counties in this depart
ment emulate the example of Nevada county in this
respect, preparatory to the State Convention pro-
posed to be held in May next. The Grass Valley dis
trict, with its countless leads and companies it
appears, held meeting at which the proceedings Of
the County Convention at Nevada were unanimously
ratified.
The proposed Miners Convention is engaging the
earnest consideration of the people throughout the
State, and discussion is bringing about degree of
defteness and tangibility in its purposes. 1t will
be very important body when it comes together,
and will leave permanent impress upon every in
tercst Of the commonwealth.
Our latest intelligence from the southern mines
represents great improvement in the weather and
the winds Tue extreme stringency in the provision
market is relaxing supplies come in and there is
every prospect that the end Of the next fortnight will
find the mining population prosperous and happy.
Mr.. Beae, Indian agent, was at last accounts in
the Tuare country, where he had been most success
full in his negotiations with the Indians. He has re-
stored peace and satisfaction to the savages, who
seem willing to work for their own support, now
that they see they are compelled to do So
We have dates from Oregon to the 7th inst, but
no news of consequence. The affairs Of the territory
remain in a quiescent state The winter there, as
here has been very severe.
The long immunity enjoyed from disaster by steam
on this coast, was broken in upon on the 9th, by
collision between the J. Bragdon and Camanche, in
which the latter was sunk, and ten lives lost.
Message or the Governor OF California.
We take the following synopsis of the Governors
message from the San Francisco Wing:
The document is conclusive point, namely that
under the present state of affairs and with the present
OF our State government are surely and
rapidly advancing to condition of rretrievable bank
ruptcy The startling fact Is made to appear that
expenditures exceed receipts nearly 5000 900 per
49, The dabt is $71 100 05-makng the entire debt
Of the State 49, Under such an exhibit as this
State securities must decline, and it will require some
months Of honest and economical to restore
confidence and rebuilt our State credit.
The Governor suggests change of the constitution,
and the abolition Of the Offices Of Surveyor General
Superintendent Of Public Instruction OF
Public Buildings and three Prison inspectors; TO have
biennial sessions Of the legislature reduction OF the
pay and mileage OF members limiting the session to
ninety days, reducing transportation prisoners a
change in the conduct Of the State Hospital reduction
OF the salary of the Governor and Supreme Judges
ducton Of judicial districts from eleven to eight
ducton Of salary Of the District Attorney Of Fran
cisco.
The Governor says, the existing debt Of the State
on the 18th December, 1852 s set forth follows in
the report of the Comptroller Of the State =
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