The Nevada Democrat., 1859-07-13
California News Items.

CaIlf0rnla News Items.
The Mariposa Gazette says Mexican came into
that town, June 29th having two wounds from
rows, which were dressed by DIR. Taney. He reports
that about dozen Americans, Frenchmen, and
Mexicans, who were at work some fifteen miles
above Sweetwater and twenty-five from Mariposa,
were suddenly fred upon by gang of Indians. The
Indians used arrows and guns. The attacked party
run for their weapons-retumed, and general fight
ensued. One Frenchman was killed; one American
mortally, and nearly all badly, wounded. The In
dams overpowered them, and they again took to
flight. He says the Indians were "too numerous to
count" II this story is true, as looks probable,
some severe punishment to the Indians should, and
quite likely viii, follow.
James Highland was examined at Sacramento,
few days ago, and held to answer a charge Of
numbering two Indians. He had been living with
sQuaw, near Michigan Bar, who had some time pre-
vious to the murders, deserted him. On Wednesday
night, June 18th, he went in search of the squaw,
and found her in company with couple Of Indian
boys, the banks Of the Costumes river, all three
asleep. He had rife, with which, on making the
discovery, he beat the brains out of both the boys
and took the squaw back to his camp. He was
rested the next day, and 1t was with difficulty that
the people could be restrained from inficting sum
mary punishment. He is now confined on board
the prison brig at Sacramento ''
The Placerville Observer relates the following in
cident connected with the celebration of the Fourth
in that place: "During the delivery Of the Grafton
at the Theater, the little sailor boy who seated
by the goddess of Liberty fell fast asleep The beau
tifu goddess discovered the somnambulic state Of
the petite mariner, and in her innocent childshness,
could not suppress a smile. The scene was beauti-
full beyond conception. What could be better than
the stargrdled goddess Of Liberty smiingly watch
ing over a sleeping sailor"
Marcus Flashner, proprietor Of the Bella Union
Hotel, at Los Angeles, was killed on the 2Sth Of
Inna hy holm fron EIaghnpr
with his wife and child started to take ride to his
vineyard, near the town. The horse, for some rea-
son, took fright and turning round sharply, upset
the buggy and threw all three of its occupants to the
ground. Flashner fell with such violence upon his
head as to cause instant death. Mrs Flashner and
the child were but slightly hurt.
An attempt was made, on the night Of July 3d.
to destroy the town of Poverty Bar, Amador county
pint jar filled with ,anphene, together with some
other combustibles, placed against the side Of
the st. Charles Hotel, and ignited The roar OF the
blaze awoke Mrs. Higgnson, and she had the pre-
since of mind TO pour tub of water on the flames,
thus extinguishng the fire, and saving the town
from total destruction.
A destructive FIRE occurred in San Francisco, on
Tuesday evening, July 9Th. Seven buildings were
burned and the loss is estimated at from $4,000
to SIS, 900. A Prussian sailor, named Edward Pru.
nello lost his life by the fire. He was sleeping in
one Of the buildings, and it is supposed be was suf-
men were severely burned in their efforts to subdne
the flames.
A fatal affray occurred in San Mateo county,
June 28th, between two farmers, named George L.
Wyman and Nathan Kendrick. The difficulty orig
mated about some hogs, and resulted IN Wyman
stabbing Kendrck in the left breast from the effects
of which he died. Wyman gave himself up, and as
all the evidence against him was his own statement
he was admitted to bail in the sum OF $2,O 900
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ded with over IS 600 in money belonging TO the
town. He was tax and license collector, and had
charge of n large amount Of public funds. It is not
known, positively how much he carried off, as he
destroyed all the books Of his Office. 1t has been
ascertaned that he left for Honolulu, on the bark
Yankee which sailed on the 9th inst.
Mr.. David Lester was shot and instantly killed at
Oakland July 4th, by Mexican and Portuguese
named Peralta and Miguel. Lester had lost his
horse and while attempting to identity one as his
own he was shot by these men, three balls entering
his body. The murderers were taken to San Lean
dro, and placed in jail
An ARRAY occurred June 20, short distance from
Santa Cruz, between a native Californian named
Juan Perez and a California Indian named Angus
tine in which the latter was badly wounded that
he died on the 9th. Perez was arrested, but after
wards liberated on the District Attorney withdraw
ing all charge against him.
Geo, Keyser was recently robbed Of $50, in Sierra
county, while returning from Pine Grove to 81. Lou
is. As he was walking along alone, man jumped
from behind some bushes, with drawn knife, and
demanded his money. Keyser seeing no chance for
resistance handed over the amount in his posses
sion.
Ezra w. Conklin, on 29th June, was suddenly
killed in a mining claim at ST. Louis, sierra county
by large log accidentally falling upon him, which
crushed him to the ground, breaking his neck and
back. He thirty years OF age, and formerly Of
Huntington county, New York.
The Soulsby Quartz lead, in Tuolumne county,
still continues to yield largely. From thiysix tons
recently crushed sixteen pounds OF melted gold was
obtained. This lead has for some time past YIELDED
handsomely, and has been tested so thoroughly as
to insure its holding out for years.
Mr.. Kirk Anderson, late editor of the Valley Tan
AT Salt Lake, arrived at Placerlle by the last
land mail coach Mr. A. has for many years been
connected with the Missouri Republican, and he
designs returning TO St. Louis to resume his con-
nection with that journal.
The amount Of treasure shipped from the port OF
San Francisco for the six months ending June 3Oth
was 81 200 All the amount shipped for the same
period last year. was $22 ,344 ,94S 6bshowing de-
crease for the first half Of 1853, as compared with
1858, of $792,74S 20.
The Shasta Herald says that party Of miners
returned to Honey Lake from the silver lode with
quantity Of the ore. II is said to be much richer
tban that which was taken to Shasta and assayed.
This news is causing considerable excitement in the
Valley.
A destructive fire occurred at Weaverville, on the
morning Of July 5th. The fire originated IN Chi
nese house, and spreading rapidly, destroyed one
thi,d of the town before the flames could be extn-
Tlshed. The loss Of property is estimated at $780,
900.
An election was held in the proposed Territory OF
Nevada on Saturday, July I'd, for Delegate to Con,
Qress. The contest was between Judge Crane and
Mr.. Dodge. The returns have not all been re-
ceiyed, but 4 is thought Mr.. Dodge is elected BY
small majority.
A shooting affray occurred at Genoa, on election
day, between two men whose names we nave @ nor
leaned. during which nine shots were fired, one
~ the parties was wounded in the thigh and lost a
thumb in the engagement