The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-29


We are indebted to MIR. Z. H. Mitchell, purser Of
the Illinois, for favors, and to the California ex
presses Of Freeman q Co.. Wines & Co., and Berford
& Ca. ana the San Francisco News Depot of J. w.
sullivan, for files Of papers.
Nsnsieur Dillon, the French Consul, would leave
San rrancsco on the next steamer for his new sta
ton, Port au P,ince public entertainment had
been offered him by many citizens, which he had
accepted. A valuable testimonial from the French
population was declin.d and on the recommends-
tiou Of the Consul the money that had besn raised
was appropriated to benevolent purposes Mons
Dillon, in addition, donated sl00 as personal sub
.scription.
On the 2lst November verdict was returned in
the case Of Mrs Derigo, who had diei under very
mysterious suspi1ons. The jury decided that the
deceased had been poisoned by some unknown per-
son persons.
The newly elected municipal officers had entered
upon the discharge of their respective duties, and
had carried out the views Of those who have elevated
them to Office.
In the celebrated Chrysler conspiracy case the
Police Judge had gvea in bis decision and sent the
'defeudant to the Court Of sessions.
In theatrical and musical matters there had been
little or no interest. Mrs Hayne, had just returned
from Sacramento, where she had enjoyed brilliant
season. Miss Provost Was still playing in that city.
The new hall Of the San Francisco Minstrels had
been opened, and was crowded nightly with the
lovers Of fun and froc.
The Supervisors Of Ma'poss county had assessed
the Fremont grant at 81 100000. The taxes ON il
src tlZ 600.
Capt George A. Pratt, who lived at New York OF
the Pacific, had disappeared and 1t was supposed he
had been killed.
A comet, with tail ven degrees in length, was
seen In the vicinity Of Sacramento.
man named Williams, employed as barkeepcr
In the Blue Bell saloon, recently tell In apopec-
sic At, and died instantly. He was ~ years Of age.
7. Pander, . merchant Of Benics, committed
suicide on the 10Th Nov. by drowning himself.
Rev. Dr. Bushncli had signiHed his willingness to
sccep, the Presidency Of the California College.
man named Phineas Hagerman, from West
Liberty, Ohio, was found dead in vacant house in
Stockton. The jury returned verdict that he came
TO bis death from exposure.
Very severe blows had taken place in several
parts Of the State.
Four daughters Of Rev. Dr. Yer Mehr, Of Sonoma,
had died. all OF the SINE disease, putrd throat
Colonel Gaines died ~ Quartxburg, Mariposa
county, aged 80 years.
The Cinnamon In Mariposa county had very gene
rally adopted the American style Of dress. chew
tobacco and drink brandy and lager beer.
At the recent election, two women were elected
10 hll Offices in Placer county--one ~ Justice Of
the Peace and the other as Constable. Each re-
ceived one vote in the precinct, and there was no
opposition.
The Mines.
Since the sailing Of the last steamer, considerable
rain had fallen throughout the State and the pros
poets OF the miners were very favorable,
II was cstimated that II the present season proves
a favorable one over million dollars worth Of gold
would be washed out within four miles of San An
dres, Calaveras county.
Tho Keystone Company, on seiby Hill had sold
5s2 ounces Of gold valued Ut $40 600, the profits of
ten daya' HaHhinRs Of drift dirt