The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-01-26
LATEST NAIL NEWS.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT on THE NORTH
RIVER
SIX PERSONS DROWNED.

81 We are permitted to copy the following extract
NJ letter irou, Rockbridge county, dated January
! a3d 1854.
1 a melancholy accident occurred short dis
lance from here on Saturday last The Canal Boat
C7;y,on, belonging TO Messrs. LEE & Co. of Rich
rnnnd broke loose from the tow line at the mouth
If North river The river being high, che was
washed over the dan with seventy odd persons on
hoard sir of whom were drowned. Fire others
were left all that night on rock in the river, and
we're rescued on Sunday morning, nearly frozen
70 death. The boa, was no; ajured, and If none
tad Jumped overheard .al on board would have
Teen saved. The six drowned consisted Of five
negroes and one white mau-at railroad hands.
.00!TTONAI, CALIFORNIA NEWS BY THE
NORTHERN LIGHT.
0a.es from Espiruosa, Lower California. are 70
the l5h The accounts regarding the hillbusiers
are contradictory, bat /. Is known tnat they were
esarci from the Jth to the ith, when they rallied
,t,r Ia TIE night and drove 81 the besieeers, who
eed leaving behind their arms, ammunition, &C
The 70 intorcenents by the Anita had not arrived,
In, she was spoken Of san kedson the %ls-, ana
probably arrived a; Espiruosa on the 2jta, when
az immediate attack was 10 be made on San To-
4 Ire weather in California was delightful. The
miners we're disappointed in not having sufficient
] raia 70 Ill the canals or WASH OUT 'he small
c,chcs. The Klamath mines were very produc-
i've.
New discoveries had been made on tie eastern
head branches OF the sacramento. The Pilot Creek
canal p miles long which was intended 70 furnish
wafer for the best dry dlggings IN TIE State, was
neaY.y completed.
Tbc miners AZ shasta intend to expel the China
n1ao Legislation is called tor TO define the rights
OF miners and mining companies
Property To the amount III Sl,5oOooo had been
--.u TfsFn az 81 20 .
aiising considerable more than the estimate. 1t
consisted OF the States and citys titles 10 III lots
Of land the water front OF the city BY this sale,
it's believed that the credit OF the city OF San Fran
cisco has been firmly established.
D. ;. MahOney had been elected Senator from
San Francisco, in place OF Brannan, resigned.
Tae extensive Notifications in the harber had
teen commenced.
Mrs Sinclair date Forrest had assumed tle
management OF Metropolitan Theatre
Three daily papers were about to be started at
Stockton.
Ida Bremer, the prostitute, who was charged
with the murder OF Mary Lee, had been acquitted
al Sacramento against IT'S alleged the clearest evil
dence. The papers were passing around the jury.
mems names.
The farmers were sowing immense quantities of
Wneat and the season unusually favorable
Inc Indians at TETON Reserve, under superinten-
dent Beale, were greatly pleased with their loca-
lion and putting large fields in grain. singular
mortality was prevailing among the beasts and
herds.
Tee surveying party sent by the railroad CON
yeuTion 20 examine the Sierra Nevada at the head
OF stanislaus river, report practicable pass. All
The Pacific railroad parties had arrived. The
eneers speak very iayOrably OF the Southern route
ana the public generally favor that route. 1t.
ts-ks had started overland by ella for Washing
tn
Al ..quest had been held on the 18th December
in san francisco Oh the body OF named Jas.
Pc, NAIVE OF Baltimore, who was found dead
IL ! j. bed, at No 4, Long Wharf.
Considerable excitement had been created by
TIE discovery OF female body, who is supposed to
have been murdered. No clue, however had been
obtained to this ystery
Several unsuccessful incendiary attempts had
teeu made 10 burn the hotel known as "Our
House'
Sine few disturbances had taken place respect
ms land claims in the town of Oakland
The expedition under Dr. Warsencraft had not
started for Sierra Nevada from Chasta City. By
the last advices the SHOWS down to the foot OF
the hills, and within short distance of the town
Capt Parker, late OF the ship Flying Dragon
formerly of the ship Shooting Star, died of dropsy
at sea, Nov. "a. He was from Boston.
SONORA.
The Governor Of Sonora has issued a proclama-
noato the people Of the State, calling upon them to
take up arms against the flbusters. He calls them
pirates aid robbers, and adds: Let them perish to
the last man, as an example to other thieves and
fascals who may attempt 10 initiate them"
Inis proclamation issued on the 9th of No
velnber on the day following the Governor issued
ano,her, in which he says that AL persons who in
vade this Department without permission will be
treated as pirates"
44hOthcr Erpedition-The recent news from Cali.
torzia has infused life and confidence into
tain parties in this city and other parts Of the State.
The Sacramento Union says an expedition is being
formed IN that city, and that certain merchants
engaged in it,
It's understood that company, now forming in
this city (san Francisco will shortly depart for the
seat OF war .- "t. r.. .s
OREGON. R a. af
Oregon dates are to December 24th The Iegis-
t4re met on the 5th. Ralph Wilcox, was chosen
President Of the Council, and L. e. Bishop Speaker
oi the House The Legislature had adopted a me
mortal 10 Congress praying that the soldiers en-
gagged III the Rogue River War, be speedily paid
Application would shortly be made for admission
INTO The Union, the population being estimated
al 80 Geo
I.Egt MARKETS.. tEs4rtEI q
SASFRANCIsc0, Dec 81 The Herald reports cem-
uercal affairs gloomy, The demand for the interior
was very small, and the imports exceedingly heavy.
The receipts Of gold mad greatly decreased There
hao been nine arrivals from the Atlantic ports with
fui cargoes. Nearly all the leading staples had de.
shned Small sales of Gallego 4 HsxaI flour at
sl@ 72qsl3 Barley PC, per h. Clear pork in half
6blF SI4 To- ProvlAions nominal. Baltimore oysters
- per case. Wheat S3.j005,75.
THE OHIO RIvER-FlNE NAVIGABLE ORDER
WHEELING, Jan. 24th.--After several DAYS of te
rsfapnc interruption, and considerable cold wealth
er, am happy 10 be able TO inform you that the
rlYer Is IN fine nav,able order There is IS feet of
water IN the channel, and falling. The weather con-
tnues cold, though there is but little ice remaining
CINCINNATI, Jan. A-The river is very high
plenty OF water for New Orleans
KINGSTON MARKETS
NEW YORK. January 24th-The Northern Light
brings Kingston dates of the 10TH Holders OF new
Baltimore Flour were asking ;3ea42s No saIes.-
Fresh Baltimore Corn brought 6s. Cd. Is per bag
Beef dull. Bread IL pos Cheese sd. Hams lOd
Mnta PING Il.