Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-08-16

From the Alta California, July 81
Since the sailing fthe first July steamer there
has been greater calmness in public feeling than
heretofore since hosti!it;es were commenced be-
tween acknowledged rightand evident wrong
This is without doubt, the consequence ofa access.
ton Of violent criminal acts
The people throughout the State have fully
discussed, inquired into and maturely decided
upon the manifestations of the wishes of the pa
CHIC metropolis, and have extended their synlpa-
thy and Endorsed the proceedings
All accounts from the mines are as favorable
"a ever and tile continued prosperity Of these
regions need not hereafter hc questioned.
There has been little OF no rain but the Sup
ply Of water has not been considerably diminish.
ed in any of the mining localities.
The grain crops 2re everywhere abundant, far
Beyond expectation
Fruits and vegetables promise to ovcrwhclm
all precedent, aud arc falling in price.
The inhabitants of inland towns, in construct
ing improvements, are more seriously consider
ing the advantage Of large brick and stone fire.
proof buildings, and architectural taste is per-
United lOfticr exercise.
On the l2th, the town Of Fair Play, FL Dorado
County, was burned, involving loss Of about
S7O,O6G.
On the 10th, disastrous fire took place at
4Inrysyiile, and consumed large number Of
Buildings, valued atSl60.00G.
On the 10th, James Downing, a tailor Of Ne
vada, was shot by his brother-in-law, James
Walsh, and it is thought his wound is fatal. a
family difficulty caused the homicide.
On tao same day, and at The same place, an
ARRAY occurred between q party of miners
Several shots were fred, and A u. Head and
man named Walker were badly wounded
S. 4. Hopkins, the victim of Terry's propciI-
sity to stab others with knives, after nearly re-
covering from his wound was attacked with
dangerous disease, and for several days his life
g.
james Gallagher, Casey S executor, has hcen
arrested, bntset at liberty, on conditions agreed
To by the Committee. Several others were al
lowed the same privilege
tfhc cxportation Of offensive persons attracts
great crowds TO the dock on steamer days.
Anthony D. Gardner attempted to shoot him
self0n Monday, the 7th inst, but he failed To do
James Mcdonald, Captain of Police, and very
much respected, died suddenly on the morning
Of the 9th. He was born at Cincinnati, and had
been in this city since 1s49
On the night of the 9th, two Cinnamon wore
Grutally murdered ut the Lagoon, near the city.
Ctias. E. Rand was arrested on the It'll, char
god with piracy, in assisting John J.. Dnrkee
and others to disarm party carrying off State
arms down the Bay. He gave S25, 900 bail, tho
same amount required of Ourkee, arrested pre-
yious to the departure of the last steamer
On the night of the 10th, n reporter on The
HeraLd, named Slater, stabbed man named
Mclaughlin, in quarrel at hotel. The wounds
we've slight
Capt A. A. Richie, prominent merchant of
this city, was thrown from his carriage, at NSpa
Springs, on the 9Th, and instantly killed. He
was Of the firm Of Richie, 0sgood & Co.
Mr. Charles Orem died suddenly on the 18th,
Of cerebral apoplexy. Hewas o native Nary
land, and well known here and in Sacramento.
On Saturday, the 18th, Henry Darling was
stabbed BY Mrs. Jordan, but her weapon being
small shears, she did not hurt him much.
Mortimer Fulton, chief engineer of the steam
chip Golden Age, was instantly killed by the
machinery on her upward trip. He was a ma
tive Of Louisiana, has q wife and two children
at Benicia, in this State, and was graduate of
the celebrated Novelty Engine Works"
Francisco Parez has been arrested charged
with heavy robberies, and is the same who stran.
gled Mexican woman about three years ago.
a brief and Intellectual cowhiding enterprise
was engaged In on the 18th, between two con-
PETITIONERS. The whip did not work well, and
folded fingers finished the combat
Miss Gwin, daughter Of ex Senator Gwin,
while on visit to Napa Springs, was thrown
from her horse and severely injured
1t has been reported to us that Gen. Wool,
now at Napa Springs, is dangerously ILL.,
a Democratic ratification meeting was held
on the evening of the 10th, and Republican
ratification meeting on Saturday the 18th.
Our city and county officers have been of late
in twisted and indefnable condition, owing to
the new bonds required under the Consolidation
Bal, and the pressure against inelflciency and
official error. Several OF the incumbents could
mot obtain bonds The Board of Supervisors
and Court Of Sessions selected others in their pla-
eek but they refuse to yacatc.
Petitions were put in circulation near two
weeks since, requesting tue county and city Of
fcAtt1Jo tFesgn. 1.-The petitions wore tsgned byg
,6ont six thonSapd SitisSrS OF all DarticSs AK "a