The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-25

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uazser of the George Law, Mr. R. Lord, purser Of
- Prometheus. and also to the expresses Of Messrs
Adams h Co. and Wells, Fargo b Co., for the
prompt delivery Of papers.
We take the following summary of the news from
he Cahfornia Chyomcie Of the LIST instant;-
Since the sailing of the last steamers the two no.
Htioal parties in this State-whigs and demo.
ersts-kaye held State conventions for the purpose
q nominating two candidates for members Of
Osprsss and 9 candidate for Clerk Of the Supreme
She 18Th Of june. Hon. D. G. Bnoderick
called the convention TO order. A difficulty
immediAtely arose between what are termed
- Broderick and anti-Broderick parties. Two
1isas commended for the ascendancy throughout the
dAy. On the l9th--the day folio xing-two separate
eonventions were held and two separate and dis
ttnce nominations were made. The Brodertck par
can't members at Washington, for Congress, and p.
X. Woodside, Of Monterey, for Clerk. The anti.
Btoaerickites put in nomination ]. w. Denver, Of
Efinity county, and p 7. Herbert of Monterey, for
Ce.Eess, and .; A: Ieaks, Of Calaveras, Tor Clerk
The factions, but without success Both sets claim
- be the regular democratic party, and have put
forth addresses and resolutions to show the people
chat they are ell right.
On ne 25th Of July the wings held their State
convention at the same place and for the same pur
pose. They nominated g. w. Bowie, Of Colusi, and
Calhoun Bonham, of San Francisco, as candidates
Tor CoDgress, and Joseph r. Beard, of Nevada, as
Acandidate for Clerk. The wings seem to. be un-
der The impression that with the present split in
The democratic ranks they will be able to carry
the State. The election takes place in September
next.
The execution of VIM. B. Sheppard for the muir.
der Of Fl. G. Day, took place ON the 2stb of .Julv
He was hung near the Presideo, 10 valley about
two miles from town. There were two military
companies out, and an immense concourse Of peo-
pIe % winners the execution Probably ten thousand
people were present. Sheppard to the last declared
himself innocent. At the scafioid he did not APP
poar at all Disconnected but moved abOut and talk
Cd a. IL the execution was q matter that did not
concern him. This Ia the second public execution
4 conformity with the law that mas ever taken place
n his city.
The crops in many parts Of the State have been
INTO market for sale. Prices are very low, owing
sothe great abundance OF everything produced.
Barley mas been sold as low as one cent per pound.
and wheat ct two and half cents. The farmers
generally do not show disposition to sell at these
rates; but many Of them have incurred debts TO
rsse their crops, and will be obliged to sell for
Although this is not the most favorable season
o. tne year for miners, the accounts from tte mi q.
ing districts, as q whole, are favorable. The i'm
proved modes OF washing, and the discovery of
gold IN many places where It has heretofore been
supposed none existed, as well as the more liberal
employment Of capital in constructing fumes and
bitches TO convey water for the nse OF the miners
in the dry diggings, have rendered mining q more
reliable business.
In the vicinity of Los Angeles the crops are
abundant, and everything is in highly prosperous
condition. This 10 at present the best fruit se J.
Hcp IN Cshfcrra.