Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-15
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From the Associated Press--throuBh tho
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OF the steamer Northern Light
New YORK, Nov l4.-The steamer Northern
Light arrived here early this morning, bringing
California dates TO the oath ultimo, Zone week
later than the advices by the North Starr and
about $50 passengers and 1904 400 In specie.
The time made by the passengers by ibis ar
rival is the quickest vet recorded between this
port and San Francisco, being only twenty days
and twelve hours
Nothing of interest had transpired in California
since the date of our last advices.
In the market, better prices had been obtained
generally--and the general good trade was altain-
ing more healthy condition
Ex-President walker.
The trial of Ex- President Walker, ofthe Sonora
Expedition, had terminated and he had been pro-
nonnced not guilty.
In the trial Of Walkers case, as compulsory
process could not be issued against the French
Consul, he was formally invited to attend as
witness, but declined.
The Meigs Forgery--More Corruption.
Considerable excitement existed still in regard
10 the Megg frauds; and the apprehension OF
FORSYTH Clark the late Mayors clerk, charged
with having unlawfully detained in his hands
sums amounting to 100000, had added not lit
tie to the public indignation. The latter was IN
custody and examinations had taken place with
out giving satisfactory explanation in regard to
the missing funds.
Hamilton Bonie, the late city treasurer, had also
been arrested charged with having frauduently
taken away the books, papers, and monies, be-
longing 10 the treasury. In particular the sum OF
1886 900 in city warrants which remained unac-
counted for by him. His defense was that the
newly elected treasurer had not complied with the
requisites of the law, and hence the Withholding
of the papers, books, monies, DC. The case had
not been decided.
Additional forgeries by Meiggs had been dis
covered, but further enquiries had much reduced
the amount Of the actual cash taken away by
Meggs It probably will not exceed $4,000
From the Mines.
The news from the mining districts continued
satisfactory and encouraging. The mines We're
yielding TO the satisfaction Of the miners and the
return for their efforts was all that could be rea-
sonably expected.
An observation-disclosures
Several shocks Of an earthquake were felt SEN
sibly at San Francisco on the 21st.
The Governor of the State had appointed the
23d of November 10 be observed day Of
Thanksgiving.
The Wreck Of the Yankee Blade.
Efforts had been made by divers to rescue the
treasurer sunk in the wreck of the steamer Yam
kee Blade, but without success-no traces We're
found. The hulk had drifted ashore leaving the
engines, where the ship sunk, in about eleven
fathoms water.
A meeting of the passengers Of the last steamer
had been held and resolutions adopted by them
showing tnat negligence was tue Linmeuia.e Sa.ev
of the disaster--and censuriug Captain Randell
for deserving the wreck; and the agents ofthe line
for not forwarding the passengers TO New York.
A committe has been appointed to receive sub
scriptions for presenting gold watch to Mr..
Quinn, the third officer, (who wasthe last TO leave
the wreck) as an evidence of appreciation Of his
conduct. Fl.
Rainy season-.Central America.
The rainy season had commenced
The Northern Light connected with the Sierra
Nevada The former left San Juan on the morn
ing of the 7th. Central America affairs remained
about the same. Chomorro was maintaing his
in Granada