The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-15

driven them large umbers from their strong
sa & :os q a:sr &C. for 70
ment or Injuries done itzens for BY day We were
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sush Sem eson Il humanity snd uSh a as
hey expecsed would extended to.srds hs for IN
nave been Dsi:sns
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for them q contsnd with or se%pt % eiaSs
living nSs Immediate visinyo Of The late durSances 1'0''
credit due 70 the whites engaged this 80 called cam
paign." The Californian Indians are by all Odds physi-
caly and mentally tho lowest the continent aud the
tribes living In Humboldt county Of the most nfe-
ror class victory series OF victories over them is
nothing 70 speak about They are armed with arroxs
and Tor months since the campaign commenced they have
ration as reports say by the conduct Of white men, who
stole their squaws They forced to leave their lands
CATTLE The latter gave rise to the war; which has been
one OF determination towards the Indian. Every
r VIII -, human feelings must rejoice S !. s termination
There are three wounded volunteers under medical treat
ment.
The LATE STEAMBOAT. EXPLOSION.
The Coroners jury in The case Of the men who lost
their lives by the explosion the ferry boat Contra
Costa returned verdict in which they declare that the
catastrophe occurred consequence Of the neglect OF the
engineer The jury at Oakland, where some Of the in
jued persons died, did not cersue the officers Of the
steamer.
The criminal calendar in San Francisco is at present
oppressed with number Of cases Of homicide For two
trying the persons charged. William Norris was found
guilty Of murder in the first degree for killing Richard h.
cond degree for killing, shuba s. Russe; John Rey-
noas found guilty o. murder in the second degree for
ng Charles .aaoy Jacob Esea snd guilty At
McWade To day the Fourth District Court Is engaged In
the trial Of Charles BeaEss for killing man named Va:
ivD aNnn, 1nNc rkvntpo otr Sal
homicide
indicted Ephrsm Pendle0n for the mnsaughter OF Fran
cs Williams, one Of the crew Of the bark Sarah Park
ussDs BY Ss m.1nsr be his Thsrs
BIZ inaseenss pending against HIM Tor nalotiDg cruel
| will spent number Of years in our State prison.
The above, must be confessed, is black catalogue;
but for SEVERAL such amount Of crime has not
been known IN California.
Judge Hoffman has awarded to seven seaman $500 each
IS DAMAGES for forcbIe abduction the high from
on the elano island named aud December COM
PEELED BY Captain Grafton of the schooner San Diego to
suit s tie result Of dispute between the Pacific Guano
Company and 4 person named Rocker, both Of whom
claim possession Of the iaiand
Major Prince, Paymaster U. A., Is TO leave to-day for
Los Angeles With about half million dollars 10 specie
principally in gold dollar peces-to be used in paying
troops Oh the Colorado and in Utah. Major Prince will
have "a escort Company K First dragooas Major j. H.
Carleton his journey through the southern cousty
The schooner Adeline was wrecked Feb. ~ q. Port
Oxford Vessel and cargo total losa All hands saved
The overland mail from st. Louis, with dates to March
2S, arrived in this city last evening.
leaves hire the 9Th Of May visit to Washington.
Breve Rrgadier General Clarke has established his
Csmpny B, First Dragons Capt j. W. Davidson, will
remain Fort Teon
THE MoHAvx EXPEDITION.
On Wednesday last, the 18th nst Gen. Clarke received
hat IN houL nf
the Colorado river, between the 4th and 9th ins At
point mar Fort Castor. He was advancing slowly, but
reach tt Mohavo country by the 18th 1eth Of tins
month There fears entertained that the COM
mand win short Of provisions and DO forced TO return
FROM BRr1M coIuMPLA-Gov. DOUGLAS TRIES 10 SUPPRESS A
NEWSPAPER.
The lae news from British Columbia would 20 to show
thai discoveries Of gold mines have been made and
expected. These statements do not possess much value
In California, ~ the true character Of the country and In
bleak climate are known 70 thousands Who became dupos
bitiee Of liz correctness There but very few TO be
one in bis senses would willing 70 return 70 the North
where thousands only remember hardshpe and cruel dis
appointment We have seen the last Of gold excitements
Governor Douglas has added another TO his numerous
catalogue Of mistakes There published at Victoria
crcses with freedom and severity the acts Of the colo
NAL authorizes. Governor Douglas himself u not spared
az such y vanoo %
pacity and spirit OF justice In the adminstra-
ton Of affairs. From the establishment OF the
BY il, and Of course the anger aud hostilities
Of the Executive has been aroused The Cceni has de-
uDed BY character and sntecedents TO govern coioay
enlightened British SUBJECTS and speaking the name
Of the people, calls on the home government to
him and appoint proper person in his place. II Is said
also bis Americans has been unjust
and tiDctred with feeling Of hatred which exhibited
terests Of the new colonies.
On the arst Of this month proclamation appeared on
The Government House q vctoria signed BY Governor
qurg aretes for the issue Of newspapers ,cang
hst fine Of ESQ 70 be lhe penalty for every made
was intended crush the Cotn and had effect Of
Causing susper sion for week. The people, indig
nant 81 this attack the liberty Of prcss assem- oed
in public me citing and passed providing for the
amount Of suretes required being fnYnsDed at
enable the ConiH 70 DO reesued This done ana The
sum required fS00-proDptly subscribed Mo. Wright,
bsyrscr, addressed the meeting aud offered the follow.
ing resolution, which was unanimously adposed:--
Aba. With reference % the procsmsop read The Chair
ihs pres: q yo.ois p.raisrs dc
e ss nj s TS n e: :
,s is. s sa 3
van Of supporting The osr q tbe press
eSs ss ss s a e e
public Of & e are Of S cDa on A. n y
sOposa x -. II, &C . s p. ..1s
purpoee I'd M oi noec VINO are Wiling 70 eubgc toe yard
!pe guarantee q hoe Who may be ssscted wins
sccurtee out OF sd list aud thus enable him
ply the regulations Of laid down By he procs
mahon Of biz EIcelency the Governor
The ve~e OF the meeting ~ere pvoupky carried out
and the money tuorcroed The paper has since been
published and Is asserts that the lag declared 70 be 10
force properly is not applicable TO the cooDy was en-
acted for the mo her country, ana Coz. Douglas has
stretched bis authority giving force Ia the S.rstorv
over which he placed. wi.i be seen the ATTEMPT n
suppress the GkTta mas sisnatiy fa!ied.
ExscUnos Nv OREGON
Charles j. Zoe, VINO Killed .hie wcs h OREGON some
mcntos snce and pleaded er,y to the ind,cssa, x.s
executed at saem on the "a ms. the woman was "a
having good reason 70 believe her unfatnTu Gu, her