Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-15
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
Arrival of she Steamer Ariel.
NEW YORK. Aug. l

NEW I DIRK, Aug. 10.
The steamer Ariel arrived at this port about
IL o'clock to- might. She connected at the
Isthmus with the Golden Age, which vesael
passed 28th ult., the Nicdreguan steamer Cor
tez, and I'd inst, steamer John L. Stevens,
bound mp. She brings San Francisco dates
of 2Ist July, and $I,47l, 600 in treasure.
The United States Commissioner Corwin
had finished his enquiries at Panama, in re-
gard to the riot, and returns in the Ariel.
The United States frigate independence, for
which fears were entertained had arrived at
Valparaiso.
Business was moderately good, with fair
interior trade, ana an ample supply.
Mining accounts are favorable.
Crops are everywhere abundant
The town Of Placeryille has had 1856 build
ings burned. Loss 5000 600.
The village of Georgetown, Placer county,
has also been burned. Loss 500, 900.
a large number of buildings have been
burnt at Marysville. Loss $3.50, 1000.
The town Of Fair Play, Ell Dorado county,
likewise has been burnt. Loss $4,000.
Numerous shooting ARRAYS in the interior
have been recorded.
The Cincinnati nominatonshad arrived out.
Several ratification meetings had been held.
The Vigilance Committee continues its
sway, but nothing of moment had TRANSFERRED
during the fortnight.
A controversy was pending between certain
parties and the Governor, relative to an ar
rangement with the Committee, that they
may deliver up Judge Terry, and cease exer-
cising authority. Nothing had been accom-
plished.
Hopkins, who was stabbed by Terry, was
convalescent, after having been despared of.
The fate of the Judge was undecided
The expectation of offensive parties was con-
tinued.
James Gallagher, Caseys executor, had
been arrested, but liberated on certain condi-
tons agreed to by the Committee. Several
others were allowed the same privilege.
Chris. Liiley, Of pugilstc fame, was arrest
ed, but admitted to bail, to settle his affairs
before being exiled.
Charles Z. Rand, one of the parties engag-
ed in Selling state arms from the schooner Ju-
liza, ha d been held to bail for piracy, in the
sum of $25 900.
Ned MCGOWAN, one of the accomplces to
the murder of James King, had been seen at
Santa Barbara, en- route for Lower California.
An armed schooner, with large force on
board, was forthwith despatched Tor him by
the committee. The regular authorities had
also sent III pursuit, but without effect. His
capture was considered certain.
Philander BRACE, one of the murderers of
Capt. West, was in the hands of the Com
mittee. His execution was looked for.
Numerous signed petitions aud great mass
meetings had called on the city aud county
officers to resign. All the officers but two
positively refused compliance.
The newly appointed Board of Supervisors
had declared vacant the offices of Sheriff,
Coroner, and Assessor, and appointed others
in Their places. The old incumbents refused
to abdlcate.
The Committee had published an expose of
official corruption in the city.
OREGoN.-The news from Oregon is unim-
portant.
Indian hostilities are believed to have ceas-
ed.
In Southern Oregon the war is closed.
The Governor has ordered the disbandment
of the troops.
The steamer Sierra Nevada arrived on the
Goth ult.
NICARAGUA from Nicaragua
states that Rivas, with 5000 followers, was
fortifying himself at Canandagua
Walkers force is stated at 800 only.
Honduras and Guatemala are organizing to
drive Walker out, when the dry season ar
rives.
Nicaragua dates are not mentioned, and
the news is very vague.