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

The News.
THE cALtFopruA INTELLIGENCE.
The steamship Star Of the Wet arrived at this
port early yesterday morning, bringing California
dates to the 18th OF Gully. The news is rot impor-
tan<. A large fire broke out in San Francisco OF
tho nth ult., which destroyed from sixty 10 seventy
buildings, eighteen Of which were hotels and large
boarding houses Sacramento had $50 been the
victim Of destructive fire, which occurred on the
11th Of July b1rning near two hundred houses. The
lass is estimated ct $500 900. On tic morning Of
the 10th of July, large fire broke out in Columb,,
Calaveras county, which resulted in the almost
Ske destrucsioRcf the town. The ere is supposed
~ have been the work Of an incoAdiary, and the
Ioss is estimated at 100000. The ginning town Of
Minnesota was burned to she groucd, with the ex.
eepon Of three houses, oc the cvsfing Of July 9Th.
EsAimatel loss $50 900.
The accounts from the mining 8stricts continue
fswosahle. II being the dry sesson, there are not
- many persons at work as usucl but the miners
vers dong exceedingly we'll Many districts
heretofore considered yaucless are now worked to
great advantage, in consequence Of improved flci
ties for Obtaining gold.
The accounts OF the harvest ard crops are highly
favorable All kinds of provisions were plenty and
cheap.
fhc two fassions of the democratic party 10 relation
b the State Convention which was 70 meet at Sac
sanen,o on the 18th July. 10th parties claim
nnsjority, and two sets of delegates from many of
ne counties were expected to sppear. The Broic-
Jick faction, bSirg the best political managers, it
was thought would obtain majority of she con-
Rsted seats
ii. l.. Bats-nan was fined 500 on the 7th Of July,
by the Recos der, Cor hs atsaskon Mr.. Frank Soule
editor The Chronicle.
Full details OF the news win be found else where.
THE SAN JriAg AFFAIR.
BY the STR Of the West we have received intersst
ing intelligence from st. Jusn and Kingston, ia.
maica, regarding the destruction of the former
and the that have been resorted to by the
Representatives OF Grea. Britain as to the afT,ir.
Tho accounts concerning the positions assumed by
The commanders of the British vessels at san Juan
are contradictory; bnt it is certain frsu the procla
nations that have been promulgated that on the
departure Of The American vessel Of war one OF
those officers ct least put the town under martial
law, and moreover took upon himself the task Of
tnficting puniGhuent upon criminals of q certlin
CHASE. These facts so to show the character OF tie
British interference. At Kingston, the rendez
vous of the British Yves. India squadron the grea.
est excitement prevailed the receipt Of the noys
of the burning Of San Juan and all sorts Of run ors
were put in circulation % the Tctaliatory measures
that should be adopted. We present IN a another
part Of the paper fall acoo, o. an these matters.
md our views as 70 the eaect ~ them arc given az
length In an editorial article.
NEWS FRoM JAMAICA.
The steamship Star Of the West brought our files
Of Kingston (Jamaica) papers 70 the 18th Of July
Owing to the further profocation OF the House OF
Assembly, there is no political news Of interest.
Cholera seemed TO be on the decline in the rural
parishes aud Of Barbadccs; bnt we have no report
to the sanitary condition of the city of Kiogston
The deaths Of some distinguished individuals are
reported. The news of the bombardnent of Grey
town had csnsed an intense excitement, and sub
scrptou bad been opened for the relief of the sui
ferers We publish elsewhere the British accoun. |
81 the exploit
COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS.
Owing to light stocks Of l1ur and small receipts |
ahe Atantic's news produced ne change in quota
Aions. Sales were also restricted. whea, was also
without change. Corn was in larger supply and !
sold freely, closing a. decline of about two TO
Hhree cents per bushel Cotton was firm, with |
saies Of only about four 20 five hundred bales re
ported.
THE BROOKLYN TRAGEDY.
k1S6tAMJ an rsNetfDs g"hg Ahff5ibns&a viz iitS Il
sonBccted with the late terrible tragedy in Brook
tyn, the circumstances Of which are doabt stin |
flesh In the minds Of our readers. After patient
examination Of witnesses, full report of which we
publish, the jury returned verdict to the effect
that the unfortunate Tucker took the life OF his
child with malice prepense and atorethought.
AFFAIRS IN WARRINGTON.
Washington has suddenly become az duh "a a
foggy day. Both houses of Congress adjourned
yesterday morning at eight O'Clock. Such il briefly
all he info nation lave received on the subject
IA another column We give the proceedings before
h. authorities relative to the recent attack upon tho
Tee. dent, and some facts concerning the case OF
,spsio Gibson, TO which We invite the attention Of
'ur reGders
MISCELLANEOUS.
Mrs. Bassy, the vocalist. fell dead suddenly wailc
N board the steamer Stockton, Of Philadelphia,
yesterday morning.
Tire trial at Philadelphia Of Nicholas W. Donsld
acter Of the brig Grey Eagle, chasvei win land
E slaves at Ccba. was vest rday pos ooned % Tue
.nmAA.sRsr owing 70 The absence o. mA:ssia.