The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-25

him, said, 'sWhat did you say to me ?"-
"Nothing," replied Mr.. KeIl. The ruff
fan answered, "You are a liarn' and
rushed towards MIR. kel with drawn
sword. The old man fled, pursued by
the Mexican. On turning the corner of
fence, MIR. Kell saw his friend, Mr.. Hoov-
er, and his wife, driving into the city in
buggy. Mr.. Hoover jumped out, and
directed his wife to proceed to San Jose,
and send forward armed assistance to en-
able them to apprehend the Mexican,
while he and Mr.. kell would keep guard
upon him to prevent his escape. In
short time assistance came. The ruffian
was arrested and lodged in prison to
await his trial.
MARrposA. The Chronicle says that
w. X. Newman, a highly respectable cit
izen Of Mariposa, and formerly Of Frank.
lin county, Tenn, was killed by gam
bier named Thomas Cowan. Great ex-
element existed on account of this horri-
bic murder. A Vigilance Committee was
organized to gard the prisoner, and bring
him to a speedy trial by law. A grand
jury was empanneled, which jury found
against the prisoner an indictment for will
tu murder. The excitement was so
great that fears were entertained that the
Jail would be broken open and the pris-
oner seized and hung.
He has since been tried, found guilty,
and sentenced to he hung.
Upon the Merced river, farmers are in
| fine spirits, looking forward to the bounti-
ful harvest of fine crops of wheat, barley
and oats; the process Of sowing being
finished, the prospects are fiattering for
the farmer to realize to the fullest extent
of his hopes; the land is rich, fertile and
beautiful, and offers fine inducements to
settlers. The little Mariposa is truly one
Of the most lovely spots ever beheld,
presenting some magnificent and pictur-
esque scenery. 1t is thickly inhabited by
an enterprising, industrious and hospitable
people. speak from casual observation.
This river also offers inducements to set
tiers unsurpassed by any portion of Cali
fornia.
SAN DIEGo-The Herald says, after
the arrest of the Hon. Frederick Emory,
/ Secretary of State of the New Republic,
he was met in the street by "PhGnix,"
who accosted him with "WeIl, Fred, how
are you-thought you were under arrest"
$50 am" replied Emory, "but am on
my parole" "And it's the first time
you've been on Pay Roll since you en-
barked in the enterprise, isn't it!" quietly
remarked Phoenix.
The following is an extract from let-'
ter, received by one of the representa-
tives from this county. 1t was written by
prominent Democrat
"We had public meeting the other
night, was not presently in reference to
the Senatorial election. With the excep-
ton of Ames, don't know a man, Whig
or Democrat, who is not opposed to the
Senatorial election this year; so you may
rest satisfied your course is approved.
0. S. WITHERBY."
SAcRAMENro.-The difficulty between
J. w. Park and j. w. McBrayer, of the
Assembly, has been adjusted honorably to
both parties by mutual friends.
Mr. M'Brayer has introduced bill into
the Assembly, in which several amend
ments to the city charter are proposed.
Ell DoRADo.-The .Argus says the mi
ming claim of Messrs. Wakefield, Camp
bell and Constantine, located on Oregon
Hill, three and half miles below Colo
ma, has been worked in all 1l8 days, and
yielded $3,S64 10. The first seventy-nine
days of the time, twenty one of which
were spent in cutting tail race, they took
out Ss1, 764 &C. The last thirty-nin days
has yielded ss 900, making S4l per day to
the man. The prospects are quite rs ia
vorable for months to come. Two years
since, this hill was abandoned, it being
considered too poor to work.
Cold Spsings.-A correspondent writes
that mining at this place has received a
fresh impulse, and that the rattling of the
pick and shovel is heard in every ravine
and gulch.
On Sunday last $3.50 ounces of gold
dust were bought by the different banking
houses in this place, and on the Sunday
previous upwards Of 1000 ounces.
SIsK1YoU.-N New diggings have been
struck OIL the klamath river between the
mouth of Scott's river and Humbug creek
-theyare reported good and extensive.
The Indians of Shasta, klamath, Rogue
River, and the Lakes, are preparing for
general war, and unless more troops are
sent to our assistance, the citizens will be
obliged to turn out for the protection of
their own lives and property. We will
use every means possible to avoid gen.
eral war with these tribes; they are nu-
merous and formidable, being we'll armed
with guns and pistols, are nearly all ex-
celIent shots, and in battle will be equal
to the whites. The position they have