New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-14

H.ebt EBstein l3coOs. Meyer Bros...... 1880
W. %ine. CS CO.. i55Si Total s2Hss
Per John L. Stephens N'''
Total by both steamers <H
We are indebted to Mr.. Hatch, Purser Of the North
.rn Light; TO q. II. Wines 81 Co.'S California tx
press, and TO j. w. Sullivan, News Agent at San
Francisco, for the prompt delivery Of paper.
The Alta California Of the 2lst ult, publishes the
following summary Of the news since the previous
sdvices:
The most interesting item Of since the sailing
Of the last steamer, has been the assumption OF the
State Government by the newly-eected officers OF the
Nothing or American party. AL ths state oiii-
Gee are low filed by the members OF the new party,
who AFRO have ma ority IN both Houses Of the Legs
!sture, thereby giving them complete control OF the
State Administration This Is the inst instance SINCE
the organization Of political parties here, that the
Democratic have not possessed the entire control of the
State patronage. The Legislature assembled on the
9Th inst. and the 9Th both Houses were permanently
organized by eecng to the various oicos the caucus
nominations Of the American party. The Hon. ID. *.
Ashley Of Monterey, chosen Presidcnt pro tenn OF
the Senate, and the Hon. j. +. Farley Of Amtdo,
Speaker Of the House Upon the organization OF the
two Bodies, they proceeded TO the Inauguration Of
Gov. johnson whose inaugural address bespeaks weu
f0I the incoming Administration.
grand Inauguration Ban was given at Sacrs-
nsntO Oh the evening OF the 9Th, which was largely
attended.
But little business has been accomplished yet by the
legislature of the time having been spent, as
with previous Legislatures, over the Senatorial quos-
ton. Considerable iiutelng has been occas'oned IN
political circles by the withdrawal of prominent Sena-
teral candidates. During the first week Of the session.
ex-Gov FoOte withdrew, and the succeeding day en-
tered the field again. The Hon. ii. A. Crabb, whose
chances are thought TO be second to none, withdrew
ON the 18th and assures his friends that his withdrawal
b. made in good faith and for the purpose Of barmsn
ling the American party, as there appeared 10 be
few members in the Senate who would vote with the
IospN
was n candidate.
1t IL thought that man will now be taken up.
The Hoa. w. l. Ferguson Of Sacramento IL spoken OF.
FoOte, Marshal and Stowe are stu considered aspi-
rants for the position The Democrats in the Senate
will do their utmost to prevent any election this Winter
and az they only lack two votes Of having majority
IA that body they may sucoeed-especslly as seme-
what fierce opposition has broken out among rival
part isans in the American ranks.
The trial of Charles Cora for the murder of Gen.
Richardson, United States Marshal Tor The Northern
District Of California, was commenced on the 18th inst,
five days having been spent IN impanneng the Jury,
and vcnirc Of two hundred and fifty summOnses
bausted before il obtained. The trial o9e of
great interest, and the ableet counsel Of the Slate
were engaged upon both sides-hessrs. Byrno, Camp
bell, lnge and Williams for the prosecution, aud
hessrs. Baker, McDougal, james and Tliord for the
defense. The case was submitted 10 the jury the
18th, at o'clock p. IN. On the 10th. at ~ m, they
sent q communication TO the Court saying that they
could not agree, and asking to be discharged, which
the Court refused to do, and they were kept until
the nth at 10 m, when they were finally discharged.
The Jury said to have stood six for murdey and six
for manssughter. new Trial will probably take
place.
On the 10th inst. man named Reddng Geirness
native Of Germany, committed suicide in San Fran
cisco by cutting his throat while laborng under tit Of
insanity.
The bark Isabella Hyuc, with cargo Of goods from
China wrecked the coast about thirty miles to
the north Of the Golden Gate the sth Inst. The
bark belonged 10 Nye Brothers OF Canton and was
IN A ~ he a,a,
total wreck, and the chip and cargo entire loss
The captain and mate both loet by remaining on
the ship after she struck eodeavorng TO her. The
crew all saved.
On the 10th the executors OF the late J. l.. Folsom
commenced the sale Of the immense landed estate in
this city. The sale made by SeloveT Sinton & Co..
auctonees, and the 10th and 18th the total amount
Of property sold amounted to e605O00. On the 10th
commenced the sale Of the Town OF Folsom on the
American River in Sacramento County at present the
termination OF the Sacramento Valley Railroad. The
property has all brought very satisfactory prices and
neay enough has beer received to remove all the in
cunoranoes upon the estate. large amount YET re-
mains unsold.
The steamer Oregon arrived from Panama on the
18th with the ninth regiment of United States infantry
and sailed with the for Oregon ON the 10TH for
The service of the Indian war.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company dispatched the
steamer Panama on the 18th for Panama. This is the
pioneer steamer IN the freight line between this city
hsh.
The San Francisco Gas Company have reduced the
Pnse OF gas nom ais to sl2 50 per 900 feet.
The United States steamer Massachusetts, Commo-
dore Swartwout, arrived in harbor from San Jusa
wa San Diego the 18TH and has gone up to Benics
70 receive stores to transport to Puget Sound Tor the
The use OF the army in the Indian war
:, The ma-steamer Golden Age with dates from New
hok 70 Dec %, arrived the 18th inst. She brought
inc remainder OF the troops destined for the Oregon
We. va ana they were sent forward by the Repubhc on
VIM Stoneepher convicted on the 18th Of the
murder OF Abicl Richardson. in Sacramento City,
Ihey were both steamboat runners, and the quarrel
F'Ccm 9S. ol competition N their business
On Tuesday, the 18th, man named Robert Baker
was Killed IN this county twelve miles from the city,
by Patnek Brooks. The difficulty dispute about
The title TO some land which the deceased was Moving
Brooks came into the city, and surrendered hmsef 10
the authorities
The Of A. A. Cohen late receiver and assignee
Of the assets Of the house ofAdans & Co.. has creSte
considerable interest lately. lie Attempted to leave
she State elandostiney by the steamship Uncle sam
o. n, 3tb usi, bat was detected beDr, be sailing Of