The Nevada Democrat., 1859-07-06
California News Items.


Jacob Levy has been arrested at Tehama, on a
charge Of arson, in setting fire to that town. He
waived an examination, and his bail was fixed at
$1,000, in default Of procuring which be was COM
mtted to jail to await the action Of the grand jury.
1t appears that the evening previous to the FIRE,
he sold his stock and business, and for various rea
sons is believed to have set FIRE to his place. thereby
destroying it and the town.
The Marysville Democrat is informed that man
named Michael Myers, of Rich Gulch, Pumas coun-
ty was found dead on the morning Of June 9th up
on his mining claim with every appearance of hav-
ing been murdered person named Thomas Ell
der was arrested on suspicion Of having committed
the deed. He has since confessed that he did the
MURDER and assigns as the cause quarrel which he
had had with the deceased over a mining claim.
The house of DIR. Hilton, of Petaluma, was burn
ed to the ground recently, and it with difficulty
that himself and family escaped with their lives.
They lost everything In view Of these facts, the
citizens Of Petaluma raised by subscription the sum
Of 602 which they have presented to the Doctor for
the purpose Of enabling him to erect dwelling.
1t is well to live among such generous people
VIM. Clark died on June 23d, near Middletown,
Shasta county, Of exposure. The Courier says: "a
few years ago, Clark worked for Stockton & An
drews. Last year he went to Fraser river. Since
his return he has been residing near Middletown.
He was found in dying condition, refused TO drink
water when presented to his lips, and died before
physician could be obtained"
Mr.. Kelly, vegetable dealer Of San Francisco,
while endeavoring to subdue refractory mule, on
June 25th, kicked by the animal, the hoof strk
ing the unfortunate man over the right eye, frac-
turing the skull and exposing portion Of the BRAIN
He was living at last accounts, and the chances are
that he will recover. Time was, that when the
brains were out, man would die"
The Stockton Republican learns that on the oath
of june James Spencer and Thomas Tigthe were
drowned while attempting to cross the Stanislaus
river, four miles below the ferry. They were from
Murphy's Camp, and were employed by Humphrey
& Bro The miners did all in their power to rescue
them, but as the drowning men could not swim,
nothing could be effected.
On the afternoon Of June 2Sth, a small boat was
capsized between Martinez and Benicia, by sudden
gust Of wind. sailor, from appearances, and sup
posed TO be from Vallejo, was the only person in
her. The pleasure boat Victor, from Martinez,
being but short distance from her proceeded TO
the assistance Of the man. but nothing could be dis
covered Of him.
The gold deposits at the San Francisco mint, for
the week ending June 18th, amounted to 81, l3S
ounces the largest weekly receipts of the year. worth
about $500 600. During the week, SOLO ounces OF
foreign silver coin were purchased. The weeks
coinage consisted of $2000OO in double eagles,
$40, 500 in half dollars, and $4,000 in quarters.
A drunken man named Thomas Dublin, went to
the San Francisco station house, on the night Of
June 9th, and gave himself up, stating that he had
attempted to set fire to a building, but failed. The
police went to the place indicated, and ascertaned
that his story was true He is supposed to be par
tally insane from the effects Of liquor.
The crop in Napa county, for this season, is esti-
mated to be 5000 acres Of corn, l3, 900 acres OF
barley and $4,000 acres Of wheat. Very little OF
the barley and corn will find Market except when
converted into pork. The wheat promises finely.
The harvest has fairly commenced, and the demand
for laborers the present month will be enormous.
The San Jose Tribune says the prospect Of the
crops in that vicinity, at the present time is very
good-better than it was short time since. The
smut has not injured the grain as extensively as
was anticipated Where blue-stone was used 1t did
not affect il at all. ...
An effort was made recently, before the Board Of
Supervisors of San Francisco, TO have the office OF
CITY Attorney, now held by +. p Tracy, declared
vacant. resolution to that effect was presented,
but voted down by majority of one.
The eighth annual commencement OF Santa Clara
College took place on the 29th and 3Oth Of June.
The examinations at this College always show great
improvement in the pupils, and satisfactory to
parents and friends OF the institution.
Grasshoppers have made their appearance in So
noma county. The hills around Petaluma are COM
pletey alive with them. These destructive insects
have caused great damage this season. to the grow
ing crops, in different parts Of the State.
Mr. 1heoplus ,. Nasn, wen known RESIDENT oi
San Francisco, died suddenly, on June 18th, while
on a fishing excursion on the Bay. He was about |
thirysix years OF age, and native Of Boston, where
he leaves wife and four children.
The Los Angeles Vineyard has been informed
that very rich mines of silver and gold have been |
discovered in San Luis Obispo county. The silver
is said to be found almost pure; the gold bearing
quartz is also said to be exceedingly rich.
The San Andreas Independent says that an unu- |
sual number Of visitors have passed through that
place, within the last fortnight from Amad0T, Sac
Tamento, San Francisco, and San Joaquin counties,
10 the Big Trees.
Colonel Lewis Sanders Jr. has entered upon the
duties Of his Office Collector Of the port OF Sacra-
mento. His only duty will be 70 make out his bill |
It the end Of each quarter, and receive his salary
The sum Of one thousand dollars has been sub |
,cribed by the Italian residents Of San Francisco,
or the relief Of the widows and orphans OF those
who may fall in the battles in their native land.
Governor Weller has refused 70 pardon Henry |
Wappner who was convicted at San Francisco some
weeks ago, Of the murder of his mistress. He was
ientenced TO be executed on the 9Th instant
On Saturday, June 25th, John Trainor, well |
known citizen OF st. Louis, Sierra county, died sud
ienly, while on his way home from Monte Cristo, |
rom the effects Of heat.
w. w. Smith, of Shingletown, Shasta county, is |
70 confident that there is volcano burning within |
thirty miles Of the town Of Shasta that he offers to
escort persons to it.
Workmen are engaged in laying the foundation |
Of the Agricultural Pavilion, at Sacramento. The /
corner stone of the structure will probably be laid
this week.
The Contra Costa Gazette states that several men,
while at work in the field, in San Ramon Valley, |
during the late hot weather. have died from the ef
fects Of sun-stroke.
The anti-Lecompton Democratic party Of Tuol-
umne county will hold . Convention in Sonora, on |
Saturday the 9th inst, to nominate candidates for
county officers.
fortune teller recently visited Red Bluff, opened
shop for two days, and carried off about one hum
dred dollars, contributed by the "green 'uns.