Washington sentinel., 1854-06-11
From the San Francisco Chronicle of May 10.
Summary of Events of the past Fortnight


The total disbanding of the Lower California
fillbusters, should be regarded as the most i'm
portant event of the past fortnight Walker
and the remnants of his party arrived in this
city last evening, having surrendered them
selves prisoners to the United States au-
thorities.
The gold mines continue to yield abun-
dainty, and the recent exports exhibit an in
crease over the corresponding month in 1853.
From the south and from the north, papers
bring most cheering accounts, and new and
rich discoveries have become so frequent that
they now receive merely passing notice,
Within the last few days we have met num-
ber of persons, hitherto engaged in business
here--clerks and mechanics-who are on their
way to try their luck at the gold diggings.
The fifth legislature of California has ad-
journed sine die. Various measures, of vital
Importance to San Francisco, were introduced
near the close of the session. These were, the
extension of the city front, the appointment of
measurers of consigned goods arriving by sea,
the appointment of anctioneers by the gov
ernor, &C., &C. Fortunately, however, good
counsels prevailed, and these schemes were all
defeated. bill providing for the election of
State printer in the year 1855 has become
law. In the meantime Mr.. B. B. Reading, of
the democratic State Journal, has been elected
the State printer.
There have been number of squatter dis
turbances recently, in one of which Mr.. w. L.
Foreman was shot and killed on his own ran
cho, in Placer county. The house of Mr.. Mezes,
on the Pulgas rancho, was set fire to and
burned, together with its furniture and con-
tents. Capt. Alonzo Coy was also ill-treated,
in most shameful manner, by gang of men
living near the Palgas
Lieut. Beale, the superintendent of Indian
affairs in this State, arrived in the steamer Ore
gon last week, from hasty trip to the eastern
States He will proceed in few days to the
southern reservation.
About a thousand Chinese immigrants have
arrived at this port within the fortnight, and in
formation is received that nearly six thousand
more are on their way here.
A difficulty on board the steamer America,
a few days since, caused the arrest of all con-
cerned-owners, agents, and masters. The
matter will be investigated in the United States
district court.
+ John H. Dunn was killed, May II, in one
the public streets of this city, by man named
Foley, who is now in custody. Foley had in.
suited the wife of Mr.. Dunn, and the husband
Of the lady seized him and was taking him to-
wards the station-house, when he drew sword
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killing him almost instantly. The deceased
leaves wife and three children in this city.
Foley is from Missouri; Dunn from New York.
Four men were drowned, near the wreck of
the Golden Fleece, on the afternoon of the lst
instant. The body ofone only was recovered;
nor were the names of the deceased ascertained
They were seamen, and in attempting to land
from the wreck, their boat was capszed, and
four Of the five men in her were drowned.
In Trinity county, James Stewart has been
found guilty of the murder of Henry Smith,
and sentenced to be hung June 18th.
The charter election in Stockton, held on the
18th Of May, resulted in the triumph of the
whig ticket, by fair majority. Only two demo
cratic aldermen were chosen.
The appraisers Of the Custom House block
have fixed its value at 100000. 1t will be
disposed of to the United States for one-half
that sum.
On the morning of the 9th instant, two dwell.
ing-houses, corner of Bush and Powell streets,
in this city, were totally destroyed by fire with
their contents Loss estimated at $4,000.
The fire was occasioned by the upsetting of a
bottle of turpentine near stove.
The clipper Pathfinder was sold few days
ago for $4,000.
The ordinance for the suppression of houses
of ill-fame is nearly dead letter, and convic-
tons under it are found to be impossible, where
the defendants retain counsel.
The discovery of gold in the coast range of
mountains east of San Jose Valley, has pro-
duced great excitement in Santa Clara county.
The number of persons at the diggings has
been estimated at 500, and the average yield at
So day.
A thirtypound nugget was found at Val
lecito on the 9TH inst.
The Plaza is to be improved, and an ordi-
nance appropriating $4,000 to that purpose
has passed one branch Of the city council.
At one time some alarm was felt for the safe.
ty of the steamer Sea Bird. On the 9th inst,
when near Monterey, her machinery became
disabled, and she put sea under sail. For more
than one week, no tidings regarding her were
received; but last evening the gratifying intel
ligence was brought by the Southerner, that
she is in tow Of the steamer Active, (which had
been dispatched to search for her, and may be
expected to arrive within the next "a hours.
The U. S. revenue cutter w. l.. Marcy,
sailed on the 9th inst for Guaymas, having on
board Major Richard Roman, the newly ap
pointed consul to that port.
Col. VIM. Walker Arrived-The Fillbusters
taken Prisoners by the u. S. Troops.
The steamship Southerner, Capt Hilliard,
arrived at this port yesterday afternoon, bring
ing San Diago dates to the llth inst, and Los
Angeles to the 18th.
Among the passengers by the Southerner,
are Mr.. VIM. Walker and the few expeditionists
who, through thick and thin, have adhered to
his fortunes. They are in custody of the U. S.
authorities, and some of the most conspicuous
will be brought before the commissioner this
morning, for preliminary examination.
The following account of Walkers move
ments since turning back from the Colorado, is
furnished by Mr.. John ID. Warren, Adams &
Co.'S. express messenger.
On the 10th of April, Walker and his party,
which consisted of 35 men, started from the
Colorado at Howard's Point. On the 18th they
arrived at La Calantura, or Warmers ranch,
where they ascertained that the defence had
been recommended by Melendrez, and that
Lieutenant Carroll and John Fatten had been
taken prisoners and executed assuch. On the
10Th they reached San Vincente, where party
of so men, under command Of Melendrez made
their appearance upon hill opposite the town,
and trailed the 6libusters' flag in the dust, and
otherwise "insulted' the party. Upon seeing