The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-14

rom The Alta California, July II.
California Is sl convulsed by active, peculiar an
powerful public opinion. About the middle Of May th
Of troubles began to unro and expose the
belief is to be INDUCED that all which is dark and alarm
ing has passed from vew entire peace, entire quietness
reschad
SINCE the sailing Of the first July steamer there has
been greater cslmness In public feeling than heretofore
snct hostites CONNIE need between ackdo
right and evident wrong. THIS, u, without doubt the
Consequence Of cessation OF violent criminal acts.
The PEOPLE throughout the State have fully discussed
inquired INTO, and maurely decided upon, the manifesto
tous Of the wishes IF the Pacific metropolis, and have
extended their sympathy aud endorsed the proceedings
All acrcunts from the mines favorable ever,
and the continued prosperity OF these regions need not
hereafter he questioned
The grain crops are everywhere abundspt-far beyond
% the 9Th Of July most lamer table misfortune bcGl
the town OF Pacervie Ore broke out aud destroyed
one hundred aud eighty six budins, which, together
with other property, valued at about $500 900.
The town was nearly all burned and Mr. Benham perish
ed In the namcs, while several others injured Col
econs Tor the sufferers are being taken up In various
places.
On the sth the village OF Georgetown Placer county,
was consumed by fire. and the loss Is estimated AT
sioo oco. Seventy buildings were destroyed
On the Ieib the town OF Fair Play FL Dorado county,
was burned involving loss of about 5000
On the leth a disastrous nre took place at Marysve,
sIsocco. ~
On Sunday the 9Th The town OF Santa Barbara became
greatly excited IN consequence OF the appearance the
psoe and vicinity Of Edward MoGowan the bad charac-
Ger indicted scoompce of Casey in the murder OF
Mr. KlrT, aud who has eluded the Vigilance police.
Excitement prevails now at Yreka SislSiyou county,
bordering on Oregon in regard TO the shooting OF miner
named }. Blunt by deputy Sheriff Mllhouse who at
tempting 70 arrest him for creating disturbance on the
On the 18Th. James Downing tailor, Of Nevada was
shot by bs brother naw, James walsh and s thought
On The same day, and a. the same place, ARRAY oc-
cprred between party Of miners several shots were
Gred. aad H. A. Head, and q man named Walker, were
badly wounded.
controversy ia now taking place between certain par.
ties and the Covorncr. relative to arrangement with
the Committee Of Vigilance, that they may deliver up
Judge Terry. and TO exercise authority. Nothing
The reception az the late Presidential nominations has
not been particularly enthusiastic. few ratification
meetings bad becn held inland and mos OF the ournss
have chosen their positions for the canvass and Few
leaders are trying TO form campaign clubs.
Tavid :. Terry ore OF the Justices OF the supreme
Court Is yet in confinement In the rooms Of the Com
s. A. Hopkins, the victim OF Terrys propen ~ to stab
others With knives, after nearly recovering from bis
wound was ottackcd with dangerous disease aud Tor
several days hs life was despared Of but he is nov Goa
valesripg
trying to conjecture.
James tsbghcr, Csseys executor, has been arrested
but set at liberty on conditions agreed to by the Com.
muee several others we're allowed the same privilege.
tChtis flly the ex. New York pugilst. and against
state arrested en- the sih, and admitted TO bail, that
he night settle bis business previous 10 going into exe.
The exp, rtaiion Of offensive persons attracts great
An,hoas D. Gardner attempted 70 shoot himself on Mon
dsy fhe IN instant, but he failed to do H.
James NcrNorad, spain Of police, and very much
spected tied suddenly the mornn Of the 5th lie
was born At Cncnnrti, and hsf been Ia this Guy since
1872.
On tue night OF the sth two Cinnamon we're bra,aly
.nnvraered al the Lagoon rear the city
ctu r. Rsnc was arrested on the 7th, charged with
pf.acy In assisting John L. Durkee and others 10 dssrm N
latty carryi on State down the bay lie gave
Se5 go bail, the amount required OF Durkee
rested previous 10 the departure of the last steamer
Capt A. A. Richie, prominent merchant Of this city,
was thrown non his carriage at Napa Springs. the
h and instantly killed He was q the arm OF Richie
The rermt that mcGowan, accessory 10 the murder Of
sr King had been seen. crtaed much sensation throug
out the ci,y and vessel was manned and started fos
Santa Pa! bsra 70 bring him, captured.
on Saturcay the 18th ult. Henry Daring was stabbed
ty Mr. Jordan but weapon being small shears she
did ucf hurt him as much as she may have intended
Mort mcr Fulton chief engineer OF the steamship Golden
Age was instantly killed by the machinery on her up
ward TIP He was native Of Louisiana, has wife and
two children nj Bencia In this State and was graduate
or the celebrated Novelty Engine Works"
brief and Intellectual cowhidng enterprise wa3
engaged IN the 18th, between two confectloners.
The whip did not work well, and folded fingers finished
the comba.
Hspsn rascar bca,swain on board the ship Tartar,
was arrested short time ago Tor assaung the captain
BE wss sentenced 10 thirty days Imprisonment, but a.
lowed TO 60 ON board bis ship when she departed
Miss Gwin, daughter or sena'or Gwin, while on 4
visit 10 Nsps Springs thrown from her horse AMI &C.
yerciy injured
II has been repored 10 us that Gen Wool nov at Maps
eprirgs, is dsngcroasi- ~
Our city ara ece'ay oNcers tave been or late " 4
twisted as' nde iuab'a owing 10 tie uew hgnts
required eaces iae ce-a.iisbsa B, snd the pressure