New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-03-17
Cerrsspondesse Of Tho N. Y. Tribrpe.

SAN FRAYcIsco, Feb. 49, 1871
Since the departure of last steamer we have e1pe-
rienced a continuation of wintry Notwithstanding
rans in the valleys and heavy snowsin the mountains
large rise has taken place in the MYERS, suoectng
several Of the interior cities to danger of inundation
The principal Of these, however are surrounded ny
leyees which, it is thought, will prove sufficiently
ptrong 10 resist the rising waters. Of course mang
operations are greatly impeded, and in some localities
auspended but it is gratifying TO be able to state that
the immense deposits of snow which have been mace
during the fortnight will prove vast STOCK IN trade
20 the miners during the coming dry season, by sup
,ying TINT without which mother earth cannot be in
duced TO Weld her treasures-water. Depend upon it,
California will not abate her supply Of gold during this
year.
smart shock Of an earthquake was felt in this city
and surrounding country on the evening OF the oth ins'
Such phenomena are becoming frequent hereabouts,
and i, may be that we shall yet experience them in
greater severity. II Is pretty well understood how
ever h st no shock has occurred since the settlement
Of the country by the white man resulting 10 any very
serious the most severe having occurred
about the year 1912, throwing down mission church
south Of Monterey and causing some loss OF life to per
Sons inside at the time.
Our Legislature has been principally occupied, Of
late, in considering and presenting articles OF mpeach
ment AZ aiptt the State Treasurer DR.. Henry Bates
who s charged with defalcaton in large amount,
principally consisting of an alleged payment to one
f. A. Rowe President of the Pacific Express Co., for
the purpose of meeting the interest the Safe debt
due in Nsw-York in July next. This payment is said
20 have been made on the Sd January, which crcun-
stance excited suspicion it being considered rather
novel way Of doing business to pay out large sum
s1 months before becoming due Injustifcation, the
Treasurer produced bond which he had taken from
Rowe for the payment Of the interest having on IT, as
one of the securities the Of Judge ieydenfelt,
Of the Supreme Court since resigned-but which bond
IL stated to be worthless. II is believed that the money
was not paid from the Treasury the day stated by
Dr. Bates but had been diibbed out in IL number Of
amounts previously, and that the bond wac produced
a. blind TO prevent exposure of the dedication.
Rowe had been clerk in the Tressurers office, and
continued in that capacity up to within few days Of
che alleged payment. The affair has been undergoing
alegsl investigation as well ss in the Legislature but
nat much has been ELECTED Rowe positively refusing
% state the present whereabouts Of the amount in
question. He has been imprisoned for contempt Of
Court, and subsequently released by the Supreme
Court but again arrested on other grounds. Pending
the consideration Of the articles of impeach nent, the
Treasurer resigned his office In which state the matter
oow stands.
The State Controller is likewise charged with NAL
fessance in office, and has also been impeached
NV impression is that his is no. 50 clearly
culpable and criminal a case as that Of the
Treasurer. Both officers were elected on the
Know.NothiDg tcket-the came with our llustrou
Governor johnson, and fair specimens of Calfor.
MA officials geoeraly-at least those placed in
power by the Know.No ihing and Democratic paroles.
That am not unjust in making such a remark e. the
present City Government of San Francisco be WIT
pess. That was brought into power mainly by Replb-
6csn votes, and is to-daya model for many a city
10 follow.
There no doubt that the Legislature wil take some
action having the effect Of indorsng and pedgng the
payment Of our State debt-svery dol ar Resolutions
have been introduced in both branches having this.
end in view, supported by prominent aud leading
members Of all parties. To say that Csiiornis has
repudsted is ridculous-nobody thinks Of sacb thing
1t is true that harspltting Judicial decision has
been made which may be interpreted somewhat IN
that direction but the voice Of the people is EN-
phstcsny, to pay the debt, however Incurred, and
eaieavor to retrench in the future The qiesbon will
probably be submitted to the people 9; tie general
election in September, when the decision will be as
Indicated, or will never express an opinion sgsin
The Legislature viii also provide some eec.Gal mods
Of payn the interest in New York former experience
IN that respect having been rather severe.
a vsc,ncy having occurred in the Senator's, repre-