The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-13

90 was found dead In his bed rscerve- result
James Cooper was recently killed in sonoma by man
named Graham.
William Winston was thrown from his .horse on Dry
Creek and 80 badly injured that he died alter He
A large and magnificent meteor, which was seen in
many remote portions OF the State as well as In San
Francisco, shot through the heavens on the llth.
John Everard residing Bry ans RANCH Yuba county
the 1C,b.
Dr. NJ A. r. De Poll was recently killed near Stockton,
by being thrown from wagon drawn by pair OF wild
Henry Dsrke, charged with the murder of Harvey
Atwill, in 1872, has been acquitted.
From all portions of the mining region hear the
most favorable accounts. Extensive preparations are
being made In anticipation Of the rainy season. to work
We continually hear of rich strikes and probable
that there never were more favorable prospects In the
predict that there will be great deal O. rain this winter
Plains recently.
After the storm has come the inevitable calm. San
Francisco as quiet and harmonious ss country vii
iage.
On the 9TH the Society OF California Pioneers celebrated
The sxeth anniversary Of the States admission into the
general compact All classes accepted the occasion
holiday. The military Fire Department and other assoc,
atoms turned OUT an grafton and poem were delivered
and not one unlawful demonstration occurred.
On the sth Madame Lola Montes' diamond is were sold
at auction. They brought nearly $40 900. She intends
cevotng the money to the education of Mr.. Foand's
children, in New York he hor agent and was
Four or five fires have occurred, but the loss of pro-
perty was on.iderabe the buildings burned being
The Grand Jury Of the United states District Courts
nave rendered true bills tor murder against Farnsworh
and Forbes officers Of the Golden Gate On one Of their
July trips they confined John Bowen, seaman 50 near
the steam pipe that he was sufocaied.
John Godkin has been convicted in the Court or Ses
sons and sentenced to five years Imprisonment labor
for stealing 81 800 In gold dust Asahel Baker
The Young Mems Democratic Club will not admit any
one 10 membership who belongs to or endorses the
n juota fr rauda ~
rooms.
in command under the Governor OF the State Amy Of
Suppression, dated at and 10 this city
the one to whom ii was directed There was great dea
OF talk about it. and the matter went before the Unted
Slana % jury wno after examining many witnes
ment from blame The letter contained items regard
to the Vigilance Committee.
On the Sth Michael Somers was killed. by falling into
the Russian Consuls well-the same in which Richard
Mcdonald short time since inhaled gases and died.
1t is propelled by cold air win cut one foot OF rock an
hour, make hole Elk feet in diameter crawl into II Of
ITSELF one OF the most scientific inventions Of the age
ana just what the miners want to enable them to get at
those millions away in the mountains.
The County Treasurers report the month Of August
City Of Gan Francisco sa4o u.s. county Of San Francis
co, SIS s94 Ia State Of California, $42l4 69 CNy and
county i $6,7 ,744 81. Total, $29, 800 as.
flying machine is exhibition, II is made prin
cpay OF gMs' wings and bamboo; and having obtained
the bird-wing motion, the inventor thinks that he can
slide out Of the Union In . few min ates.
Herbert, member Of Congress, arrived by the last
steamer, and B treated though he were q SUSPICIOUS
Affection for this ss SsVs beon e
10 him.
The Republican County Nominating Convention is now
the ofi,es.
The democratic and American parties are expected to
noio conventions In short time, and when they shall
have adjourned there will be four tickets for the voters
70 consider.
has been nominased for Sheriff by the party and
also by the republican, Several others Of the Vigilance
organization have been like wise selected.
The monthly expenses OF the Public School DEPARTMENT
amount TO 5000 and the schools IN fourshing
condition, under good system.
is active.
The County Grand Jury are in session, and IT Is sup
posed that they viii ndict those VINO otciaed A. the
execution OF Brace and Hetherngton, besides coming
with fun cargo Of other bills.
The Courts have startling before them: the az.
made by the Board Of Supervisors decarrg the Sheriff
ana Coroner no longer entitled 70 hold their oces has
paraius moves loosely, but without noise.
Trade has been dull but many dne buildings are ia the
course OF constr ruciion
stone pavements and sidewalks are being put down In
various parts OF the city.
There but few ships In the harbor though great
number are on the way.
Large quantities OF grapes and other fruit are arriving
from the southern and northern coasts
IA. snG %ase contain everything from nne sirawber-
Every week boat races and horse races come OIL and
occupy considerable attention.
The military have target excursions other associations
have other recrentons.
Amusemenss almost stagnant The American thea.
ne poorly attended, bui Lola konses viii play anal
The Metropolitan theatre Is to be used bya circus
company
The rooms Of the Vigilance Committee have been clos
ed ibe arms put away, and the sentnels removed
The police md few to arrest few deaths take psoe
lew are sick. few ara out Of good nature few marry
ing, births are numerous, and the a warm
Although there has bccn but little fighting in Orceon
snGe s ~, ,ne battles - the Grand Ronde and Days River
,orics exhibit and unfrcndly disposition In fact
the great body OF them remain hostile and defiant.
grand council was appointed TO take place August IS,
but Il was feared many Of the roes would not come in
About COO Indians had been collected at the DAes 10
friendly and hostile that have lately come Ia ana
given up their arms largo supply train had been cap
turea BY the Indians who made good their escape into
The Indian troubles, By drawing away many persons
from thsr ordinary pursuits had somewha. dimnished
The wealth and AGRICULTURAL products OF tue country bat
with peace this will be remedied Icavue no serious
traces behind.
me haryes,s though lae owing 10 the advanced sc.
son OF sowing caused by the cold weather. are nearly
completed Tho crops are generally good, much better
than was anticipated early In the The yield Of
apples peaches and other frus has also been abundant
Mowers, reapers and other labor saving machinery is
being introduced, TO the benefit Of the farmer
The new IRE engine ordered from New York had ar
rived out and gave general satisfaction and large sum
has been raised for the purchase OF another.
Portland with water -
Telegraph had been extended TO salem By way Of
the Dalles.
a good deal Of rain had fallen Of late. accompanied
with cold weather.
party Of miners under Vic Trcves who had cone 10
,he spossn country, had not been heard from, and
ieared they bad been killed by the savagcs
The crops in Washington Territory especially oats had
suffered much from the grasshoppcrs Tho weather
however bad been very favorable Tor the harvest and
tne remaining crops bad been gathered In Hne condition
Lne lnlted states brig faunueroy was engaged
veyng the barbor Of Port Townsend. Puget Sound
FROM the sandwich Islands have nothing later since
the sailing Of the last steamer
Political Intelligence.
THE PEorLEs REFORM rTcKET
SsSArE-Julius korn, Editor German journal
AssEvstY-Richard n. Bowln, Editor Tom Talt. v J.
tourgeaud, Physician Adophus A. IIoIlub merchant r
q. Phelps OF San hsteo farmer; Thts e. Cary Jr arm
q hacondray Co, Thomas g. Hsmbiy Attorney at