The Nevada Democrat., 1859-07-27
California News Items.

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A gentleman from Petaluma informs the S. F.
National that since the break from the State Prison
great number of horses, calves, and fowls, have
been stolen from the ranches in the neighborhood
OF Petaluma and Bodega In the outskirts of Peta-
luna several residences have been entered and robbed
of provisions. The fugitives greatly in want of
SAT- for their calves and chickens. A house in Bo-
dega was broken into, but faithful dog kept the
marauders at bay until his master could get couple
blackberrying parties have been surprised by gangs
Of men, and have only escaped by putting spur to
their horses.
The Yreka Union, of July l4th, says: IA little
girl about six years of age the only daughter of Mr.
Nelson Handy, instantly killed in the afternoon
OF Monday last, at the steam mill between this
place and the Forest House. The child was PLAYING
in the vicinity of the log carriage, which had been
placed upon its edge for the purpose Of being repair
ed by some accident it fell, crushing her beneath it.
The skull was fractured near the eye, and other
parts of her head dreadfully mutilated; her death
was almost instantaneous. She was lovely and
interesting little creature and the favorte of all who
knew her.
A discussion took place at Weaverville July 18th,
between Messrs. Currey and Latham. One thousand
persons were present, and much enthusiasm mani
tested Latham avowed himself against the right of
Territorial Legislature to pass law nhbitng the
introduction of Slaves or Of Congress to interfere in
such cases unless appealed to- Currey, in his re-
sponse, held that Territorial Legislature had the
right to prohibit the introduction of any species of
property they might consider injurious to the in
terests of the people.
The travelling correspondent Of the Christian Ad-
v0cate, writing about what he lately saw on the
road between Yreka and Jacksonville, says: ave
met several droves of neat cattle the way to Cal
ifornia, and number of families, with stock, mov-
ing to our State. They had crossed the plains,
among the pioneers of western civilization, and now
were backward iouTneying, too much cramped in
Oregon, or didn't like the climate, restless,
and must go somewhere"
Barton Rieketson has commenced suit in Marin
county against VIM. A. Richardson and others, for
the foreclosure of a mortgage on Lime Point"
Throckmorton answers that he never owned the
Lime Point tract, as at one time represented; but
was merely agent for the property to receive profits
ETC. The mortgage is for $20,000, and it is said
that if the mortgage gains the suit, he will sell to
the United States at the appraisers valuation.
At jamestown, Tuoumne county, on the 10Th
inst, while the French and Italians were firing
salute in honor of the victories of the ALLIES over
by which John Mashiu had his right hand, and the
thumb and forefnger of his left blown completely
off, and Geroamo Lertora had his face badly burned
and one eye injured. Doubts are entertained Of
Mashius recovery.
The model of Solomon's Temple, which has been
on exhibition for some time at San Francisco, has
been taken to pieces and shipped on board the ship
who has been engaged for some time past in explain
ing the model to visitors, will leave for New York
by the steamer Of August 9Th. This fine work of
art is destined to excite considerable curiosity in the
Eastern cities.
c. X. Garrison, who has been engaged for some
months in organizing an opposition passenger line
between New York and San Francisco left on the
steamer Of the Goth for the East. lie intends to
remain in New York with the view of superintend-
ing the affairs of the company, while his son, VIM.
II. Garrison, will remain as the agent in control Of
the company's interests at San Francisco.
The Alta says that the close Of the present har-
vest will probably find California in condition to
export bread stuffs. We have a larger amount of
old wheat remaining in the country than in any pre-
,ious season, and the crop OF this year promises
another surplus.
On the 10Th instant at Suisun, Solano county,
two laborers, named Adam Cole and Albert Herring,
luarreled about some work, when Cole stabbed
Herring in the right temple. 1t is said that the
wound will probable prove fatal.
There was discussion at Downieyille, on the |
evening Of the l8th between Messrs. Broderick and
latter appearing by invitation of
he former. Five hundred persons were present. |
md the speakers were listened to attentivey.
Chas. F. Bruce, aged IS years, committed suicide
It Mokelumne Hll on the 18th inst, by shooting |
himself through the head with a revolver. He was
n the employ of Wells, Fargo & Co., and no cause
AN be assigned for the act.
The Supervisors of Solano county have levied
ax of one dollar on each one hundred dollars, for
he purpose of creating sinking fund to pay off
portion Of the Indebtedness of Bencia city. The
ntre debt amounts to something over T6O,O0O
The foundation for a brick school house has re-
entity been laid at Petaluma The dimensions Of
he building will be go by so feet, and two stories
Ugh.
The mail steamer Golden Age, which sailed for
'anama on the 20th took 81 ,SS9,370 in treasure
nd 375 passengers. The opposition steamer Uncle
am took 3S2 passengers.
The Butte Record says that fire destroyed the
ouse of Mr.. IL. B. Lathrop, at Lathrop's Ferry,
lst above Oroyillc, on Saturday, the 10th inst
Half ton Of ore from the Black Rock silver
line, near Honey Lake, has been taken to San
francisco to be assayed.