Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-16

Two Weeks Later from Cnlifornia---The
Vigilance Committee still nj woTk---A
Compromise with the Government Pro-
posed.
The steamship Ariel arrived at New York
Wednesday night, with san Francisco dates to
the 2lsi of July, aud Sl.475,00o.
The vigilance committee continued its way
but nothing ofmoment had iranspired. A con-
roversy was pending between certain parties
and the governor, relative to an arrangement
with the committee, that they may deliver up
Judge Terry and cease To exercise authority.
Nothing had been accomplished. Hopkins who
was stabbed by Terry was convalescing alter
having been despaired Of The late Of the
Judge was undecided. The expectation Of OF
ensive parties continued. James Gallagher,
Caseys executor, had been arrested but liberia
ted on ceJan oinditions agreed TO by the com
miltee. Several oihers were allowed the ~ ne
privilege. Chris Lilly, of pugilistic fame, was
arrested, but admitted TO bail TO settle his all.
airs before being exiled. Charles T. Rand,
one Of the parties engaged ia seizing state arms,
FROM the schooner Julia, had been held 10 bail
for piracy, in $25 600. Ned McGowan, one
Of The accomplices 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 dispatch.
ed for him by the committee. The regular au-
thori,ies had also sent 10 pursuit, but without
effect at latest dates. His capture was consid.
cred certain. Phlander Brace, one Of the
murderers of Capt. West, was in the hnnds Of
the committee. His execution was looked for
Numerously signed petitions and great mass
meetings had called on the city and county Off.
GERS to resign. All the officers but Two posi-.
lively refused compliance. The newly appoin.
ted board Of supervisors had declared vacant
the offices Of sheriff, coroner and assessor, aud
appointed others in their places. The old in
cumbents refused to abd;cate. The committed
had published an expose Of official corruption
in the city.
/ Mining accounts arc favorable crops every
where abundant. The town of Placeryile, isG
buildings, had been burnt luss 5000 ,0O0.--
The village ofGenreeiown. Placer county, was
also burnt; loss $1,000 A large number
Ct buildings were burnt in Marysville loss
100000. The town OF Fair Play 10 III Do
RADIO eouoty was burnt: loss $4,000. Nu-
merous fatal shooting atfrays in the interior are
recorded. The Cincinnati nominations had ar
rived out, aud several ratification meetings were
held.
Business was moderately good, with fair
interior trade and ample supply Galleeo -four
SIS, mess beef 1850, butter Ale, crushed su-
gar Is.
News hom Oregon is unimporiani. Indian
hostilities are believed 10 be ended. In south.
err Oregon the war has closed, and the COVE T.
nor ordered the disbanding Of the troops
The U. S. frgaie Independence. for which
fears were entertained, had arrived at Valpa-
raso.
Intelligence from Nicaragua states that Ri
vas. with 5000 followers. was terrifying him.
self at Canandagua. Walkers force is stated
at 200 only. Honduras and Guatemala were
organizing TO drive Walker out when the dry
season arrives.
U. $. commissioner Corwin had finished hi,
inquiries at Panama in regard to the riot, ant
returns IN the ArIei.