New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-29
News Of the Fortnight

The present winter is conceded TO be the
most severe experienced In this country since has
been populated by Americans During the last fortnight
has been raining and wing continually 10 the
tains and vahes, and daily in the receipt OF
counts Of distress and suffering IN all parts Of the State
The waters have been unusually high, and cornmnnca
ton through the mining regions almost entirely cut of,
either by snow OverOwed streams
The rivers have been swoed TO such an extent IA 20
inubdste all the low lsnds, causing immense damage,
destroying stock and agricultural products The whole
country between Tehama and Sacramento City was en-.
trely under water, while Marysyhle was partly inun
dated, and though Sacramento City well protected
by eyee, the lower portions we're submerged. The
waters NJ the present time have subsded although the
rains still continue On the mountains the loss
Of mining implements has been great and all work for
the pfeser Suspended Bridges have been swept away
and ferries destroyed, and some few lives lost
The southern portun Of the mining district hHs sat
fered equally with the northern Stockton has been in
undated partially, and property TO considerable
amount destroyed The bridges ON the Csaycrss, stan
isaas and other streams have been swept away, and
communication with the mining towns for while
pended. The feed has been universal and the waters
higher than IN the memorable winter OF 1919
The great scarcity OF provisions, and the con-
sequen high price has occasioned much suffering and
distress already and IL feared hs, many will actually
die f starvation. Many miners subsst entirely
beef and pOtaocs whilst In other portions OF the mines
there are hundreds who have nothing all but barley
and potatoes In portions Of lubs and Sierra Couniy
the snow already ten feet deep aud still falling and
the miners actually reduocdto absolute wa9j.
In one place they held meeting and forced trader
20 sell what -four he had hand at forts i've cent? per
pound and all who able leave did co. thus eav.
Ing the provisions for those who unable 20 ind
their way through Tie SHOWS 10 the ralies. la somo
places cabins entirely covered with snow and the
roof OF many have been crushed in thus cutting Off the
last chance of protection The accounts received may
be greatly exaggerated nevertheless, there s much
suffering and distress, aud Il Is not improbable that
some may perish by Starvation.
The u. :. Land Commissioners have resumed
their session In this city and rendered several opinions
and DEGREES OF final confirmation Among the most i'm
poriani Is confirming the claim OF Col John Ere
mont 10 Las MaTposa containing ten square leagues
bounded the north by the Sierra Nevada on the
by the river Chuschilos the south by the san Joa
qun, and west by the MERGED The grant made in
1874 by Gov Mcholtorcna u Juan B. Alyarado In con-
federation of important services rendered
A man named William N. Jones Was hung by
the people lev days since twelve miles above sscra.
mcnlo Tor the murder Of Peter McGslhgAn.
The Supreme Court OF this State has rem
dered important decisoa in relation 10 the validity
Of Mexican grants Tae opinion Is able one snd
delivered by Justice Heydeneidi IA the case OF nder
alice and Clarkson ~, luhen hanks. This decision
greatly affects much OF the landed interest Ia this State
They have alec delivered an opinion, declaring tina,
j. Caleb smith cNJudge OF the superior Count was en-
titled 10 his salay Justice OF that Court ion three
year, from the time be was elected
The Court was ro6rganized with but one Justice Ia.
stead Of three hsd the election Ia ls5 Justice Sat
terlee elected The decision gives Judge smith
salary until April next when the for which he
elected hy The Legislature viii expire.
The kew-England society celebrated The two
hundred and thirty second anniversary OF the Landing
of the Pilgrims IA this city le An Grafton
delivered At the American Thester and splendid din
ner served az at Wilson's Exchange
few days since were visited with terrible
southeast, gale, which prevailed for two days Several
hight teneinenis blown down. and some injury
done 20 the shipping in the Grbor For day or two
communication by stage With san jose cat oil.
owing the sudden OF the intermediate streams
The members 1T the next Legislature are
rapidly eongregstng IN this CITY. preparatory to their
meeting AZ Vallejo on Monday next II Is very uncer
during the winter, In tue event Of ia removal Renecia
viii prohshiy be selectcd.
A contract has been made by the Common
Council with Mr. J. b NJ Crooks to light the city witha
thssy days The cantrsct 81 remain In full force until
ponahncs gas contract goes INFO operston.
Miss Catherine Hayes has given twelve con-
eerts in this city, with great Her last
have been given ia san Francisco Han
Signora Biscaccianti will commence her con-
eerss In san Frslcisco Hall In nfe~ days
We have three theaters at present. all appa-
rensty doarishng At the Americsn Mr. james Stark
is giving tragic dehnesioas at the Adeiphi Mr. and
the San Francisco Thester has recently been openeiby
Mr.. j. r. Booth. lady and Chapman family
We have dates from Oregon 20 Dec. Is.
Ihere much ice running IN the Columbia river,
and the bark Ocean Bird and brig Hodsdoa were
frozen in near the mouth, The Legislature were in
session, but were dong nothing of importance. Tue
The Message Of the Governor had been voted cut OF the
Legislature by majority Of two votes.
Our dates from China are 10 Oct. 3ist, and
from the S&nawcd Islands 20 Dec 4 The news Is not
Of much Importance, though interesting.