The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-15

Charles King and George Ryer wiz open the harysyile
Charles wheatleigh Miss Mowbray, and Nj. Paulln are
among the company
Mr.. and Mrs. George Chapman giving dramatic
reI in Sierra county Miss Emily Potter Miss
Veux Aessrs. Warwick, Potter and Others are stu
rusiicang Sonora and Columbia occasionally Playing
and to pretty fair houses.
is that Of the estate Of James Beckett once resident OF
New York city. Beckett was remarkable specimen o.
the sporting world: he had knocked around New York
for many year, without accomplishing mu,h success;
and when in 1S49 the reached the States o. the
wonderful gold discoveries he amongst the fs who
reached the shores Of this region to profit by the disco
very. Like many humble in their walk of life in
the old saes when he reached this land he seemed to
awaken TO new life hidden springs and resources before
unknown to him burst forth, and he acquired proud
supremacy among the promscuous gatherings OF the
man, politician and On enterprising citizen, pre-
pared to take the chances, he was ever on the
alert. In short time he was in possession Of large
means and also figured extensively in politics. He was
man of marked personal qualities aud possessed Of
keen intellect, courage which no danger could appal
water lots to which the city limits were reach
put up elegant buildings and peomnent associate
in the most successful schemes of enterprise In IS he
adopted child Of John Lying, OF fooie notorety.'
Beckett was warmly attached to this boy, who took his
name, and accompanied him here, and was known as
young Captain Jem Beckett" On his last visit to New
York. Beckett placed his young adopted ut Of the
best schools in that State and returned here to look after
his property He died suddenly at Sacramento
CITY, without leaving any WILL making any other pro-
vision for this boy AROUND whom his hopes chung, ex-
cep such the lawyers may find in the agreement made
with the father OF the boy at the time Of his adoption
His wife, Mrs Sarah o. Beckett, residing in the
city of New York awaiting his return when the mean-
choy idngs Of his deceass reached the East HIS estate
and inventory fled apprasing its value at the large
sum of In the absence Of Mrs Beckett OR any
person to represent Young Captain Jim, some specu-
ators considered opporune to obtain possession OF this
property and oil of claims for services rendered
7. the were ne
was all arranged Messrs. Selorer Sinton, well known
auctoneers had issued their notices. and all the opera
lots were on the alert when To- and behold Mr. Peter
b. sweeney the Public Administrator. Of your city;
clothed with fu power to represent Mrs Beckett and
He Immediately commenced rigid scrutiny OF the var
GUS claims and fled bill for inunction-which
courts and creates little excitement here. 1t is
dead lock, and like Miss Flight in Jaundycc Jaundyce
the parties in interest are daily expecting decision
New Workers. appear to have taken possession Of this
State Dave Broderick, who confined his operations In
New York to ward politics. is here the master spirit who
controls with despohc will the destines of the democratic
party. Especially is his power manifested in this city
He make and unmake men with his simple willard
il is indeed wonderful to observe how one man in
democratic community make himself loved and feared
great extent He is not the rough suberrapean
he supposed to be in New York; but possessed Of
porant enterprises he holds himself aoo except to plan
the campaigns and like sklful general to arrange the
plan battle 50 as p
States Senator yet but though deferred he is not defeat
ed and, mark my words there will never be another u
s. Senator elected from this State till Dave Brodcrick is
Another New Yorker, Harry Byrne has also attained
high position here District Attorney, which Office he
has flied with distinguished ability for four years. He
had not single competitor here in the democratic
vontion not because the Office not desired by aspir
ing lawyers but because one could take the Held
against HIM.
Gave scannel captain, as they always called him,
the popular candidate for sheriff. the office being worth
$50 year. and there is every prospect Of his cleo
Fred Kohlcr formerly Alderman of your Sixth ward is
up for County Recorder, and Tom Hayes, another New
Yorker, is running again for County Clerk, and 50 on
Truly New York has been bountful to this youthful State
in furnishing candidates for Office.
The Metropolitan theatre opens 2oh Sept. at the re-
auced Irises Boxes al pit Soe Benz liz A. Baker
are, Miss Kccne, Miss Mowbray, Mrs J. b. Booth, W. b.
Chapman, Charles Wheateigh, and others. Mexican Blu
tire, tonight. will report his success, Il hope in my
next.
ton in the male line, and Miss Julia Could (now Collins
the female.
Rec. ption CT the Governor Elect In gam Fran
From the Herald, Sept. Is.
II having become noised about that his Eceliency the
Governor elect Hon. j. Neely johnson, would arrive in
this city last night, by the Sacramento boat la ge
assembled at the wharf for the purpose of greeting
his Exceency his arrival Shortly after O'Clock the
boat plowng the surging waves Of the bay to-
wards the wharf, and the crowd Immediately raised
cheer Of welcome. The Governor elect landed on the
wharf and cordially received. procession i'm
nediately loimed, beaded by band, and marched up
Sansome street to Washington, thence to the Plaza;
{, Clay to Montgomery street, through Montgomery
TO Bush street. and from thence to the Oriental hotel
Along the line OF march fireworks discharged tue
band played and the people huzzaed II was probably
OF the most imposing demonstrations ever witnessed
in San Francisco On arriving at the Oriental HOTEL
Hon. Bale Peyton assembled the balcony and introduced
the Governor elect to the vast multitude assembled
Hon. J. NEEry JOHNSON then came forward, and
ceiyed with every manifestation OF applause He sae-
How words express the gratitude which feel Tor
your nestation this OCCASION 1t is true that te
is passed-the battle has been fought and the
voice Of the american people triumphant. You have
elected me responsible station Governor of the
State Of California but the reformation Of these abuses
under which you have long suffered will depend in
measure upon the legislative branch the govern
nent so far as concerned have only 10 say,
have said to the people in the valleys and the
tain tops, whom have addressed, that far as In ne
lies, all y efforts shall be directed to the attainneh,
the objects inscribed bannors-retrenchmen If
the expenses OF the State government aud reform of
task speaking at length upon these subjects present
1t Is not The time and all can say is, that feel
gra,iGed for this manifestation of The regard and
depce If the citizens Of the great emporium o. the Pacific
(Appausc) will endeavor to carry out during 10y I
ministraon the reforms the necessity Of which called
party into existence.
after which loud calls made for Ned Marshall ani
Terry, in'erspersed with demands for Coy. Bgler AMI
MIR. j. ii. PxlEY came forward and said that neiih r
Mr.. Marshall Mr.. Terry then in the city ai.i
hen began TO = pitch mto' the wings quoting for
ext
Monies Iarturient ct nnscitur rediculus mus /"
The meeting at the Oriental Hotel was very large a
great deal OF enthusiasm manifested, and at taa
conclusion Of the speeches the crowd in cool
order.
The Next California Il. oisiature.
We have from nearly all the counties in the
State srficiet give clear Idea of the position Of par
ties IN the next legislature. All doubt has been
moved 10 the election Of the Senator's in those districts
in Which tho vote was at first reported close.
Mr. Iosh (dcmocra has been clio from Che district
composed Of Lasta and Colusi by thirteen mqiority
ar. erandaii (democrat) has majority OF two hun.
dred and two in the Calaveras and Anador district
Mr.. r. y. wilson, the senator elected from Los Angeles
san Icgnal Zinc o. San Diego heat the regular demo
cratic candale Mr. Granger and therefore classed
AZ fret among iLc know Nothings. We informed,
however that lie no, aud never has been member OF
TIC order, and that he Is an original whig.
sherman lay Senator from santa Clara and Alameda
elected ~ q democrat, but is chased amoug the
Know NotlinSs ~ The SGie Tribune, which ought 10
know Ne was, moreover, IL we mistake not delegate
end took pant ia DE last Know Nothing State Council
tsi ~ sacrgncnio aud though Chased for the last ten
'rys u publisher clements among the Know Neshings
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