The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-03


els and Fatal Resuits-Tragical Finale of a
Mock Duel-Fiendish Murder Chloroform
an Agent for Thieves.
San FRANCISCO, Cal, May 81, 1854.
A. III. SANDERS, ESQ.,:
The news from the mines throughout the
State is cheering in the highest degree, and
proves that our mines will be for years mex
haustble. The mining news appears strik-
inply favorable when compared with the con-
dition of affairs in the different cities within
our borders. The San Francisco, Sacra-
mento and other city papers, complain that
"to let," in big capitals, are staring them in
the face throughout their respective cities, at
numberless doors which remain shut for want
of a tenant. Times are and have been fright
fully dull in this city, for several months
past. But business will eventually rally
Its dependence is based upon the success of
the mining region, and as the mines are fast
pouring out the shining ore, business must
ere long resume its wonted "good tines"
Judging from the account given OF the re-
volt at Acapulco by the correspondent of the
Times anu Transcript, Santa Anna must
have acted in a cruel and very cowardly man.
ner. After besiegng the city and fort for
some time, and finding himself unable to take
the fort for want of artillery, he tried to buy the
Commander, Col. Comonfort, with the offer
of 8 100000 and a Generals commission in
the Mexican army. Finding his offer indig-
nantly rejected, and his camp much disturbed
by 80 pound balls from the fort, he determine
ed to beat retreat. Before starting on his
inglorious mission he, as usual, ordered his
few prisoners to be shot. He was followed
by Gen. Alvarez, and bis army terribly cut
up. OF the FIVE thousand men he was said to
have with him before Acapulco, all were re-
ported cut of in the mountain passes but one
thousand.
II is anticipated the success of rev oluton-
lists in the State of Gwerrero will cause San
Ia Anna to abdicate his power, and that
complete change of rulers would take place
in this burlesque on republican governments
The rsins OF Ssv Sqn d q.
lation draws near. Temporary expedients
may prolong the time, but carnot change
destiny. Santa Annals rule is about at an
end; it is more than probable that the revo-
luton has been commenced at the capitol ere
this. The witty Mexican has spent his life in
efforts to establish himself firmly ut the head of
governmental affairs in that country, but is
as far from it to-day as at any other period Of
his existence. A large class Of the most &C.
tive and influential men in Mexico have ar
rayed themselves openly and directly against
him, and he will be fortunate indeed, if he es.
capes this time with his life. To do this, he
must PROFESSIONALLY fly the country; and as
he will doubtless feel the necessity of en-
bracing the first opportunity that offers, who
knows that he may take passage on board
vessel bound for San Francisco! II would
be rather a novelty, it is true, for Santa Anna
to seek refuge in California; but stranger
things have occurred to him in years gone by.
The next arrival from Mexico will be look.
ed for with deal OF anxiety.
A fire broke out about 9 O'Clock last even
ing, in the Western Hotel, corner of D and
Second streets, Marysville. which destroyed
nearly the whole of three blocks of buildings,
including the Theatre, Post Office, with
nearly all the mail matter,) Orleans Hotel
Court House, Western Hotel, Presbyterian
Church, and many other large and valuable
buildings. The loss is estimated at $780,
600. Marysvlle has suffered heavily by FIRE
and food in former times, and has again been
sorely tried by this lamentabe fire. At the
time of the announcement last evening, much
sympathy was expressed by those hearing oil
it, and the telegraph Office was besieged by
parties anxious to learn the extent and pro-
gress IF the flames.
A destructive fire occurred few days ago
at Greka, which destroyed the better portion
of the town. The Post Office of Greka was
destroyed. Loss estimated at $4,000.
On Sunday morning last fire broke out
destroyed good portion ofthe town. Among
the buildings destroyed were the New Eng.
land Hotel and the Post Office, with all the
m all ffnp hau0 hn l4Sy
mated.
Rumor has been rife for the last twenty
four hours, that the Russian frigate "Diana"
was cruising off the Heads in search Of British
or French merchantmen. In consequence
of report that Mr.. Aiken, the British Con-
sui, had sent pilot boat after the British
frigate "Amphitrite," with such infor nation
as to enable her to make all the necessary
preparations and come up Immediately to
"meet the enemy" hundreds of our citizens
yesterday went down the coast with the ex-
pectation of beholding marine battle. AS
the rumor proved groundless, they had their
"trouble for the pains"
It 10 current opinion that parties in this
city are now engaged in fitting out privateer-
ing enterprises, to be employed in agrees
sions against the commerce of England and
France, on the Pacific. / cannot give you
an estimate of the amount Of credit to attach /
to such report; but there is a strong ground
to suppose that it is correct. Among the
population Of California con be found the
very elements to compose an expedition of
this character, and even worse. Men fash
Toned to deeds of daring, desperate in their
prospects, and nervous for an occasion to
make their fame and fortune, even BY means
as questionable. and risks AZ periloss, a. those
that attend the licensed freebooter of the
seas The rich commerce of the Pacific, its