The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-11

despotic sway. In these brothels it Is usual to ap
point some aged bag to take charge Of the younger
nforce her behests she uses large stick. The coro-
ner suspecting foul play to be going on, from the
fact Of seeing pieces Of paper burning in front of the
house, (done to propitiate the gods) searched and
found the dead body of girl in the cellar. The old
ogre was arrested. On an examination before the
Mayor it was proved that two other girls had died
from the effects of poison, and their remains were
concealed. Vermilli0n and opium were used in
each case, and from the misery of the females 1t is
matter of speculation how many more may have rid
themselves Of the burthen of such life as they
lead.
Some of the grand juries in the interior counties
havy prosecuted the keepers of gambling houses
that nfest their localities In this good work they
are sustained by the people. vigorous and deter
mined enforcement OF the laws against similar
places in this city would be productive of great be-
neft. 1t would remove from among lis one Of the
greatest evils that afict the community. In these
places every inducement is spread out to lead the
weak minded to destruction. Piles Of gold, liquors
to be had for the asking and pictures, all combine to
lure victims to want and recklessness The Consoli
daton bill confers on the Supervisors power to sup
press places OF this character. To new and honest
set of rulers it will be excellent opportunity to
commence their abors by clearing the city of these
plague spots.
A suit has been commenced in the Superior
Court, by man named Comstock, against twenty
two individuals for attempt to lynch him in the
month of December last. He claims 800, 900 da-
IMAGES and in his complaint alleges that at that time
being a resident of Contra Costa county, he was
seized, and violent threats used by the defendants
to compel him to bring charges against certain
parties in the neighborhood., On refusing to do 4,
have remained in that position till life was extinct
were it not for the kind Offices of some friends who
rescued him from his perilous situation. The his.
case, and in no other country could the courts be
called on to redress such wrong. The state of af-
fairs at one time compelled the people to take the
law into their own hands, and its administration by
them, though Invested of all formalities had q
wholesome effect. The period is past when it was
necessary to adopt extreme measures. The regu.
larly organized tribunals are all sufficient to punish
offenders and protect life and property. Our citi-
zens are emulous OF establishing an unblemished
reputation for good government and obedience to
the laws, and in consequence quiet and order reign
over the entire State. In this respect we are not
behind any of our Atlantic sisters.
Mrs. Catherine N. Sinclair left here on the 26th
ult., on the Hamburg ship Horizont for Sydney,
New South Wales. She was accompanied by the
principal performers of the Metropolitan theatre.
The party consisted of Mile. Duret, John Dean and
family, John Dunn and daughter, and Messrs. Sed.
ley, LIE Roy and Loder-al well known in this city.
Mrs. Snclars professional and managerial career in
our State has secured many warm and attached
friends though it has not realized the golden returns
her energetic efforts to cater for public amusement
deserved. Her enterprises for the past eighteen
months were not productive of any advantages,
but, on the contrary, have embarrassed her affairs
considerably. 1t is said she has abandoned the di
vorce suit and has taken the trip to Australia for
the purpose Of improving her financial affairs. She
intends to remain ten months in Australia from this
date and her expectations of success heartily Sc
conded by large number OF well wishers in every
part Of the State. Mrs. Sinclair's departure was
quite unexpected, and was not generally known I'M
til after the vessel sailed.
The drama was never reduced to 80 low point in
California as at present since 1S49. The theatres
have been literally deserted, and the performers,
/, had IN y,Ioty IN Tho
material Of stock companies has gradually deterio
rated until now; there is not that would receive
support in an eastern city. The people of San Fran
cisco fastidous, and will patronize only artists
Of merit We will not sit contented, during an even
ing to have our sight and hearing offended by actors
who fall into all the errors Hamlet so strenousy
inveighed against. We are satisfied to forego en-
tirely dramatic performances, unless better than
fourth or fifth rate companies sustain characters in
the pieces presented. The Metropolitan, the finest
theatre on the Pacific is undergoing an entire
change in its internal arrangements, with the view
Of converting it into circus.
In q oommendable spirit the Legislature passed an
act granting the sum of 81 500 to Miss Olive Oat
man, the young girl recovered from the Apaches in
the southern part Of the State. Much surprise was
occasoned when it was known that Gov. johnson
thought proper to refuse his assent to the BILL and at
the same time to veto the appropriation of 81 500
for the benefit Of the two orphan asylums. For
really benevolent purposes this was but small sum-
and the Governor stepping in to defeat these acts Of
hardly be excused on the ground Of constitutional
sciuples. 1t OF the acts of commission for which
the Legislature deserving of applause, and peo.
pie will hesitate before approving OF the over anxiety
of the Executive to prevent the funds in the treasury
being applied for such mertorious uses. The ap.
propretions for other objects did not meet any OBJ
lection on the part OF his Excellency. For the pay
mage, and other expenses of the session, $257 900
was voted; to the State printer, sl000 advertis
ing various notices. S5s 000 and lastly, the Governor
found authority to confirm the contract granting to
Gen, Esall $1,000 monthly for five years, for sup
porting the State prison. Fifteen thousand dollars
was also voted for calling into service mounted
company for the suppression Of Indian hostities in
Klamath county.
The Legislature passed one act before its adjourn
ment, that entitled it to some share Of praise. 1t
has placed the statute book law relative to es-
cheated estates which is certain to draw the atten
ton Of legislators in other States to this important
subject 1t is extremely liberal towards foreigners,
who can now invest their capital in real and person
aliens hereafter may inherit and hold by inheritance,
real and personal property the same as native born
citizens. But no nonresident foreigners can hold
property within the State five years after they shall
claimants present themselves, the value Of the pro
pcry is to be used for the benefit of the State This
act is an advance in the direction of progress, and,
moreover, will be of great benefit to California. 1t
will check the movement to withdraw foreign capital
now going on and induce capitalists of other coun-
tries, by the perfect security guaranteed to invest
their money in the working Of the mines. They
only need men willing to labor and capital, to
make them render up their rich and inexhaustible
wealth.
The political oliques are at work again scheming
for candidates for the United States Senatorship.
Tie strongest of these rally around Mr.. Frederick
He will be found difficult rival to overcome by all
who enter the arena against him. His chances for
the Senatorshp are best for with the certain cleo.
tion Of democratic Legislature in November, it
will be compulsory en- both houses to give him their
sufirages, SO as not to permit favorable opportu
nifty to pass Of sending representative Of their
party to the United States Senate 1t is the fate of
every public man to have enemies, and Broderick is
no exception to the rule In the Legislature he was
very popular, and every one liked him for his
straightforward and unostentatious demeanor.
The other candidates named have great difficult
ties to oveoome. DR.. Gwin has a strong body of
friends among his party, but numerically far behind
Brodericks supporters. His connection with the
administration does not add to his chances and aid
from that quarter tends to deprecate his prospects
of success The Know Nothing aspirants at the
commencement of 1855, with the exception of Mr..