New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-04-14
SUMMARY OF THE FORTNIGHTS NEWS.
THE STATE,

No events of more than ordinary interest have &C.
cured in State since the sailing Of the last steamer
The news Of the passage of the Wagon Road bill
has been received by our people with great satlsiac
ton. Its passage at this time is most opportune; for
it il not to be disguised feeling of aenation-a sort
Of estrangement-was beginning 10 grow up IN the
minds Of many out of the conscious neglect OF the
General Government toward California. This meas
ure if followed by the active initiation OF the work
will serve 10 dkspate those sentiments, ard we shall
probablv for the future hear less Of Pacific Rcpub
tic Occidental Confedcracy not only among the
careless and adventurous, but also among the reflect
ing and sedate. Not that any thinks of accepting
this in lieu Of the Railroad; for II il only looked upon
as the pioneer and orerunner of that great work. We
don't any longer discuss the question IN California as
TO the propIiey OF praccabiy, OF even necessity OF
building continental railroad, our energies beng all
directed 10 the WAYS and means of pllshng II.
Henry Bates, our late State Treasurer having
proved deiaucr to the amount OF 1924 GOO has srce
been inIeachcd, tried and convicted Of the ofense
and de cared incompetent to ever again hold any office
of honor trust profit i'll this State. He has also been
indicted and is TO be proceeded against Crimpaly
Rowe his accompice, stil remains in prison. Con
troller Whitman has also been impeached for mai
feasance but has not yet had his trial.
Ii is not to be denied finances are in state OF
great embarrassment and confusion, which may lead
10 u temporary non-ulhlment of our obligations but
that we shall eventually, and We may add, speedily
redeem every dollar Of indebtedness faithfully Ia
the letter 10 person acquainted with the public sent
mcnt Of cur people on this point can for moment
doubt.
The great flume at KING hts Ferry has fallen, with
heavy loss 10 the owners. Ii will be rebuilt.
A steamer has reached Oroville, causing great re-
iocings that place, and steps 10 be taken 10
render Feather river navgable To- that point at ordinary
stages Of water
Two German brothers named Gottish, were drowned
in the Mokclunne River the ith inst.
Mr.. Davis, Welchman, was drowned on the Goth
Of February, at Frerchmans Bar, leaving 1000 bu-
red in Il tunnel, but no one knew where.
William Thompson, n ScotChnan, was killed lately
i'll the Union Tunnel at San Juan. Nevada County
Three men we've killed March |, at Michigan Bluffs,
by the rush OF water into shat; they had tapped
One man named Downs had n family AT the Bluffs
Applications for divorce lcss common OF late
which may be looked upon as an indication OF i'm
proved ubc morals.
A large non foundcry has been started at Marys-
Vile
California has fewer idiots and more luna,ics, in
proportion 10 her population than any other State in
the Union. Number of inmates il the LmNtic Asy
lum, ~ and constantly on the increase.
a Btet-Sugar Company has been organized at San
jose.
Over twcnty-six inches Of rain have fallen at Co.
lUmbia, Iuounne County, during the past FIVE months
Thomas McCauloy has been convicted of murder
in killing Wesley Bond at ShGw's Flat in October
last ana his brother Edward VI manSsughtcr for aid
ing in tie affair
delicious The fruit trees are loaded with blossoms,
giving promise Of abundant fruit, and the whole face
Of the land is covered with yeydure aud fowcrs.
Three horse thieves Were caught on the Mokc lume
lately, after de- crate chase during which they d.
vested themselves Of most Of their eli thing.
Charles katiibun shot q man named Mccoy az San
Diego about the let March, woundIng him severely.
Since The summary execution 81 the robbers q; los
Angeles great quiet has prevailed IN that quarter and
the most happy effects likely 10 resul. from those
severe, but weDuuied acts OF rctribuuon. The late
copious rains give prauce az abundant crops Of
grass, grain aud fruits the coming season, and the
prospects Of the people Were more hatteiing
than az present.
Gold is reported to have been founS on the Island Of
AnaCaIA, near Santa Barbara aud also on branch I'll
the San BueIayenturI Ri.er 4j miles north sls OF the
city, near where the old mines were worked previous
TO the atc gold discoveries.
a uNrGeiou> attack was made upon Col Pe.tro and
his party while their way from Great Salt Lake 70
Catalonia, during which Mr.. Tobin was Dangerously
wounded, and two ,lioTs ot tie parts t.iglty. Col
T. lCst SN valuable horses and all his baggage.
All Kinds al business nave been much imreied Of
nae IN the northern paTt q the State, by dep uews.
lie lumolcd finding II the 10 pound tuwp at
Sucker Greek is corfn. ed
fallnlng " III be carIi0d on 20 4 lasye extent IN tie
northern inning legion the ensuns Sumner
The Board q Education held meeting on IN, 9TH
ut, 10 take into consideration the rocesty Of hayi,
10 clOse tie public schools Tor want 81 funds t,pn
the teachers. resolution was passed auth sriznrh.
President L. call meeting Of the czels ior the pur.
pose Of deyisg ways and means 10 carry on the schools
for the remainder Of the pr nj fscul year.
Tie clipper Great Rcpubic, Capt. Lin, burner ny
rytd on the 9Th III ~ DAYS IL II w York max n,