The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31
WHOLE NO. 3Os.
California News Items.

A man named Richard Morgan, who resided at
Celestial Valley, near Camptonville, left home on
| Wednesday the lTth inst, and was not heard from
until the Sunday following, when he was found dead
about half a mile from his home, 1t is supposed
that he had double barrel shot gun his shoulder,
and in jumping across small ditch he reached the
gun over ahead of him, when by some means it was
discharged, the entire contents entering his breast
in the region of the heart An inquest was held on
the unfortunate mans body, and the jury found
verdict that he accidentally shot. He was for
merls from Boston where his father now resides.
A man by the name of George b. Cole has recent
| ly been placed in the Insane Asylum, from Placer
county. Cole was formerly resident of Washington
county, Arkansas, and came to California in 1857,
leaving his wife and family there. During the same
year man by the name OF John Wells seduced his
wife, and subsequently seduced the daughter aged
about fourteen years besides, through his wife,
squandered his property. Upon the receipt Of ad-
vices of the seduction Of his daughter he became
insane, and, although quiet now, his only desire
seems to be to have an opportunity to reach Arkan
sas and redress his wrongs the person of Wells.
/ Mr. Mobiles succeeded few nights since in kill
ing very large California lioness, on his ranch,
about ten miles from Shasta. The night previous
il had killed and about half eaten a large SOW
! While being pursued il "took to the tree several
times and once twice was shot at by Mr. Mobiles
with bird-shot, under the suppostion that it n
fox or cayote. As soon as he became aware Of its
real character however, he loaded his shot gun with
very heavy load of bird-shot and one buckshot and
firing completely disabled the monster.
From the Mariposa Gazette we learn that Mr..
| Butman, artist from San Francisco, is engaged
at presentin 10 Semitic Valley taking sketches in
oil. Many OF these finished are admirable, and
warrant the conclusion that when Mr.. Butman
elaborates and combines these sketches an elegant
picture will be the result Mr.. b. intends painting
several extended views from points above the valley,
particularly from that point where the first view Of
the fall of the Bridal Veil is obtained.
The Planters House, situated about thirty six
miles from Sacramento, on the Placeryille road,
together with the barn and numerous outbuildings,
were destroyed by fire on the night Of August 22d.
Thirty head of horses, large quantity Of hay and
grain, all the furniture of the house, and eleven
wagons loaded with goods for the interior, also
consumed. The property belonged 10 Mr. X. l..
Wakefield, and his loss is estimated at $4,000.
A gentleman recently arrived from Humboldt,
informs the Placervle Observer that large numbers
Of emigant cattle are dying from disease OF the
lungs, oocasioned by the inhalation Of peculiar
kind of gnat or fly These insects are said to exist
in incredible swarms in that region, and fill the air
about the cattle SO dcnsely that the poor brutes
canEot breathe without nhaling thom.
The number OF convicts, says the Telegram, who
are regularly fed within the walls Of the State Prison
is a little five hundred. The following is the
quantity of food issued during single week; Beef,
$3.50 pounds beans 3, 100 pounds; and -four, 1850
each convict,
Chileno, named Philpa Escobar was killed
by a party of Mexioans at Robnsons Ferry on the
night of Aug 20th lie received fourteen shots in
different parts Of his body, and after falling upon
the floor, he was jumped upon and beaten In so
frightful manner that he died Immediately.
A sad accident, says the Stockton Republican.
occurred to Rev. Mr. Curry, who resides ON the Mo-
kelumne river, on Friday evening, 10Th inst While
| pndnaVOrlnU To n the animal
struck sapling that sprung back, hitting Mr. Curry
the leg, breaking it between the ankle and knee.
AT Democrat Gulch, Trinity county, German
named Peter Weis was recently crushed by a large
quantity Of earth falling upon him from above,
whereby several ribs were broken and his body 9th
erwise shOckingly mutated. But slight hopes are
entertained Of his recovery.
About II o'clock, last wednesday night, the fire.
proof store Of Woolf Bros at Placesville was dis
covered to be in iaims the inside Of the building.
The Fire department succeeded in saving the house
but much damage was done to the goods. We learn
that the establishment was insured.
On Saturday the Goth inst, two men working in
a tunnel at Monte Crsto, Sierra county, were Suf.
focated by the fumes Of heap Of burning charcoal
near it's entrance. Ono Of them, Charles Karsien,
was revived after lapse Of eight hours the other,
Geisel Peterson, died.
James Trumbull, the chief OF the Placeryille Piro
Department, and Superintendent of the Pacific
Quartz Co., committed suicide at Placerve on last
Thursday morning, by blowing his barins out with
pistol. Temporary insanity is supposed to be the
cause.
grizzly bear, weighing from six to eight hum
dred pounds, lately caught in trap in the
northern part of San Mateo county, by Messrs.
Wall and Roberts. His bearship had been killing
stock in that vicinity.
Mr.. Breyfogle, the Treasurer Of Alameda county,
has been found TO be defaulter 10 the amount Of
-. IL a.. III. II
J. s. Watkins has been appointed in his place. MIR.
Breyfoge was formerly resident Of Omega, in this
county.
Edward Newman, miner at Lancha Plana, went
down on Saturday week into a shaft communicating
with tunnel, and although dilgent search was
made for him, he has not been found II is believed
that he buried in sand cave.
During he week ending August 10th, 6,6O7 ounces
Of gold bullion, worth about $l25,0OO, and 4,S29
ounces silver bullion deposited in the Mint
SlG0 900 coined in double eagles, $4,000 IN
silver dollars, and $4,000 in half dollars
The News learns that it is the intention Of the
Germans Of San Francisco to hold a mass meeting
at an early day, for the purpose Of agreeing upon
some united plan Of action at the ensuing election,
John Johnson, a native of Hamburg, Germany
was crushed to death near the Hawkeye ranch, Cal
averas county, the 20th inst, by the cayng Of
bank Of earth in his mining claim.
| The San Andreas Independent says that Mr.. Iss
bel, Of Vallecto, struck wonderful streak Of good
fortune in his quartz ledge, on Wednesday, the 18th
inst He took out in two dayy $4,000. "s
James Lilly has been examined at Diamond
| Springs charge Of grand larceny in stealing
cattle, and bound over to answer before the Court
Of Sessions in the sum Of 81 900.
The total pecuniary loss by the burning Of the
town Of Vallecito is estimated at S56 900.
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