The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-14
III AGES AND DEATHS
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The steamship Northern Light Capt wamack, from
San Juan del Norte night of tns sh inst aud Havana
night OF the 9th, arrived at this port Iast night.
Left in the harbor Of San juan her Britannia Maesys
sIoop of war Eurydice; brigs r. R. Haskns G. W. Rus
sell and schooner Thomas Bradley
Died at sea, Thomas Torris, OF New York.
She brings California advices to ths Goth February and
Later from Japan, Central America and Oregon and
Washington Territories.
The following is the list Of specie brought by the North
crn Light
Chas. Morgan Co.slo2ooo Hamburger Bros.. sl2,e7o
Aaron Jacobs Co. !5 600 G. ". scaenkberg. $500
= Watson Sons. $4,000 A. Bsrwin. ......... $500
Z. A s.erne 4 Co.. 1000 J. B. weir........ 4,2,3
G. H. Wines Co.. 900 -
Drexst Co... 100000 Total. ....... .s272 5S3
We are indebted to Wells Fargo Co.'s and Wines Ex
press Companies for files o f papers.
shock Of earthquake felt at San Francisco ON
the 18th Of February. The damage slight. The
shock was felt throughout the Ssate.
Much Indignation felt at the appointment Of Mr..
EcDue, profess onal gambler. Marshal of the North
ern district 1t is supposed that the President has bssn
imposed upon, and strong petitions for his removal have
been numsrousy signed
meeting had been held in San Francisco, with the
view of eecting ganizatisn of the democratic
PARTY, Mr. r. F. Schoyer in the CHAIR aud j. p Buxoms
acting as secretary Several repors were presented
from former meetings, relative to an organization 1t
was agreed that ten from each ward and ten from the
county, should be elected poce which should COM
pose the County Central Committee. Ward commi.
tees were also organized, who meet and send
the names Of persons delegates lin all thirty niae
from the city and county to attend the State Convention
n the 9th Of March, to send delegates
the National Convention at Cincinnati. An address t.
the democratic party adopted which ordered to
be printed and circulated The meeting adjourned unit
the ensuing Thursday evening" when it expected tn
final organization would be completed.
Lyman Swan, charged with committing forgsries in
Honolulu, had been discharged from custodys
The following clippers had arrived at San Francsc,
since the sailing of the last steamer Lark and Flora
Temple from New York; Riog eader, Msueuke, Wild
Rarger and Wings of the Msening. from Boston.
The markets had slightly mpr ,ved and the miaos were
yielding largely.
Summary OF the Fortnight's News.
Iowirg:-
The report of the engineer who made the preliminary
Just BEEN published. The distance il nisetv miles and
1t il estimated that the road ted for S.
600 600. The first diusion-twenty-svo mlss-of the
s'sacramsnto Valley Railroad" is " com olstsd and
grand celebration Is to take place the 2d at the
town of Folsom, the terminus Of the road This
road is to be continued other towns In the mnng
region promises to be the nucleus for net work Of
railways connecting the prucpai towns Of the mines
with the river ci.ies ntim with san Francisco
Public expectation Is hign in regard these
serprses and now that secuiati real estate has
eeased Ia not improbable ,st heavy Investments may
be made in railways Capital is rapidly nula
ing in this country seeking Investment any kind
OF enterpri es that promise prods survey Is about
CO. and project for railroad from Marysve to Benica
IL also exciting good deal Of attention at the former
place
Much indignation has been manifested in this city in
consequences Of the recent appointment Of j. Y AcDue
to the post OF United States Marshal for the Northern
professional gambler in Mary svle and Il is supposed
the Presi6enI has been imposed upon, he would not
have made such an appointment. Strong pstiA ms for
his removal signed without distn tion Of party, Will be
sent to the President SO strong indeed that removal
will be certain to follow.
the llth irst for keepicg bling houses. We have
very stringent Law for the suppre si)n Of gambling and
whenever is enforced it had most salutary eff
feet This vice is gradually diminishing la this city,
and indeed throughout the State and Of late gambling
Is seldom Witnessed in public places.
The deencee OF the San Frapcsc harbor progress
Ing rapidly towards completion, and learn that addi
tional works are about being com meDcei on Angel
now y the
hs fort on bS &C mount 4 Lime
Angel Island 40 guns: Alca Island so guns; making
IN the aggregate 34 guns, with Galore ranging from
80 lbs to 12o lbs, or coun oad but very e under "a
lbs With the completion CT this tremendous
IT must be powerful fleet that would attempt an On.
trance into our harbor.
Inc miners commune 70 DO exceedingly we'll, aud the
yeld Of the mines was never greMer than ct present.
All want is Adi ionat force OF 100 900 in the
mines to make Of the richest States in he world
The amount of g,ld coming to this market daily assay
and coinage is belved to bc greater at present thai
during any time for eighteen mon hs past.
The head and hand Of the celebrated guerilla roboer,
joaquin have been purchased BY Mr. CrsgmIles this
city, who leaves the steamer with his CHASTITY
property for New Orleans lie intends exhibiting them
through the interior cities OF the United Sta and win
tsripg at New York He confidently ex poets to realize
$4,000 BY his speculation, We shalt probably next
Of coclneys Parsans and ,nvaiids at Saith and Baden
Baden.
The farmers have now nearly completed the sowing of
their wheat and the plant will be very broad
The amount OF barley an potatoes during the
ing spring, win also be very 'arge:
In real estate and stocks nohing of any importance
Money is easier and can be obtained easily on un-
doubted securities ~ per cent. On merchandise
Is the rate The usury bill introduced into the Lgis
nature has been indefinitely postponed.
The steamer Columbia on her last trip from Oregon,
drought 10 this market the first lot OF bacon and lard
ever received from that quarter The business OF pork
packing nss been commenced quite extensively In San
francisco.
The Earthquake IN California.
VIOLENT SHOCK in SAN FRANCIsCo-DAMAGE TO
BRICK BUILDINGS. ETC.
from the Alta California Feb 151
The residents Of this city were aroused this ornn0
at twenty three minutes ast five O'Clock by most vl0
lent shock Of earthquake which fe in every Dor
ton Of the town. The vibration appeared ia no fro,
y. to 5. W., and. as Tar can learn not sinola
building escaped the terrible shock rae rst
of the earth was very sudden and the vayed
10 and fro heavily afterwards and finally the vi ,atons
short and rapi Evidences Of the violence of ths
shock vibe In different portions Of tue cty this
msrnpg hnc II is surprising tnst there not mu an
damage done. The rs wall the top of the store
entirtl thrown from the north scs ths bu qua
6rrgcn street Toe store Is rewy huttt and tho