The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-25

eouri river s now be,yg earnestly assed by che more
cnterprisng Of citizens The Impulse wss gwen oy
u, arrival OF Mr. Creighton tue general agent % nr MS
make some propositions relative TO the extension OF he
linee OF his company 10 this place lie proposes W w
himself by 20 construct line from mere u Oas
m the next twelve months provided the people OF tue god
regions contribute s25 000 10 the cost Of JUS erecuon
amount to be paid IN intalments, WIN Tue prvhhVs
receiving equivalent in mess R.s Liberal as TINS pro
position is IL is rather doubtful whether IL WIZ DC ~
ed at this time not from want Of liberal disposition, o
shoad increase at the expected rate during inc "a.
months the consequent improve ment OF the rusuos'
this city would doabtessy secure the reaion VI VI"
project ,,,,,,.,, Ia obtained o. not.
the COMPANY are determised 10 commerce strotching
shsr Ines sa,ross The rlains They expect 10 reach
Omaha on the LIST OF September aud Fort hearrey, Two
hundred and twenty ms farther west on the LIST OF No
yemher Ta,e adyices from Carson Valley, seates that
The wres will be extended two hundred and Gty miles
sss, of Oson CITY before the list December next
,ih The ana Of the aud telesraphic
tensions the pony express will bring yoS California
news IL about seven days n less than four months.
Although labor under many drawbacks ia this
country spatohed as Is but yesx from the bar.
barrie sway of the aborignss, yet o,am absolute
have been inflicted for some time. The excitement
and uproar of the Presidential campaign does
not affect our feelings and seeees. The momentors
crisis has thus far lett entirety unmoved 1t Is hard
y subject of private conversson not ~ speak of pub
Tic az citation The minds and rsuscles Of all
pieely occupied with the strife for wealth. that the
destruction OF the Union would hardly bring about
susctaton Of patriotic feenge In the mountains fee
bic efart made the other cay by broken do
politician from Eastern Kansas to get ny demonstration
% favor OF Douglas. II proved complete lizzie. The
Few who let their diggngs for the purpose of digestng
the orstorca expectations voted down the
Of the Little GIANT offered in the shapeof oompi nentary
resolutions.
Trade in Denver City is stia extremely dull Nothing
but the indispensable OF physical subsistence
can be sold. Isuhoin list Of prices at which articles
- h.lJ ktfNn kt- adj w
hereFlour, $40 sl5 per cwt.; corn, (sheedl, loc.
per ID; meal 80 sl2 per cwt.; wheat, loo per
M; oats SC I0c. do; potatoes, Zoe 12c. d.; ions,
2tc do beans 1870 do; bacon, 26c. do; lard SOC
96c do fresh beet, 1870 do; butter 4oc 6oc. do.
soc Der 10 molssses SO SO IS SO per gallon: cofee
25c Csc per b. white lead SIS per cwt whiskey SO
Is per gallon nails, lSc 25c per ~ iron, 2oc zoe
blasting powder keg safety fuse 80 per 100 feet
leather soe, SOC 75c. per Id calf SKINS 81 rs So so
M shingles, Sc a IS per N ai6 els per brick, so
$40 per at the yard; wood (desered) SIS per cord
Runaors Of the slaughter Of several parties Of pros
pecers by the Utah Indsns have been in circulation for
days il this vicinity. In my shall probably
be able TO give the details Of the alleged depredaons
DENVER CRY, August IL, 1860.
Rosodies on Spree Editor Assaulted IN his Sancn
Shots and Counter Sho-Deah Of Ose Of the De7sya.
does and Arrest Of 4AoherMurder Of an Insane Man
Business Duh and Money ScdrceThe Trial II the Des-
psado, Carl Wood, by the Tigiianee C6~muee-Uner-
peted Result Of the SaneThe First United Mates Mail
Line TO Denra-Pike's Peck Mines Played OUT" de
Our usually quiet city has been the of great
excitement during the past few days Three desperadoes
named Carl Wood George steele and Jno Rocker ha vng
been drunken spree fr two three days. and failed
10 murder any pick quarrel in that time, under
took rake up old Of Of their friends with
VIM. n. Byers, editor of the Racy Mountain Neos, but
which had been satisfactorily settled. These three
Nr Ia,
the collar and presenting revovers by horrd
osshs they would take his life, and finally compelled him
10 the Criterion Saloon which they considered
their headquarters. Byers marched through
streets with these drunken desperadces at his side,
threatening 10 kill him at every step. Once within the
they were, possible threa enng than ever
friends of Byers who advised Of his dan
ger stirring up means for his Edward
Jumps proprietor &C the Criterion Saloon, succeeded In
getting their attention few moments, when Charles
harrison succeeded In taking Byers Out by the back
trance and escorted him home.
After the desperadoes found Bycrs had escaped them
their rage knew no bounds, and they Immediately mount
cd their hoiss and rode near the ufce Of Mr. Byers
where they consulted and finally one went towards the
eice and tried n induce sumo one to come out, while
Wood stood ready with double barrel shot IN haad
TO shoot Mr.. Ryers sb0u u appear
Failing decoy any out, they rode past the office,
nrng several shOrs into IT, one Of the balls penetrating
the siding four inch timber an incn board and lodging
petition No rersou was injured IN the building by the
sbo,s Two shots we're fred q ON the banding. ball
penetrating steele through the shoulder blade and lungs
bu, not disabling him AZ that time Several shots
fred them from the crowcs vino were rushing to the
scene from all directions
Great excitement prevailed. Everybody SD denly
seemed armed with shot CUR carbines, rih or pistols
and now ard then seemed 10 have al kinds attached
him. and cries 81 'ShOOt them rang IN all directions
The three the te and then Separated steele
coming back another road near the city Az he en-
tered the edge OF the city he was shot by Thomas Pollock
and survived but short time Rocker was captured mp
the Platte and brought into town about two hours after
wards Wood back 10 town, and arrested about
time AS they were brought toto the cy large
crowds ne, them, AMI cries OF "Harg them" hang
them sounded IN every direction The yd, with the
prisoners proceeded TO Baofurds corner where, after
little dGeuty, order wa. partially restored aud MAJOR
multitude and finally succeeded 10 cooling them down.
and 20 agree 20 have fair trial given them
Yesterday morning. the trial commenced and III whole
forenoon occupied n making ~ Jury who hi cot
formed decided opinion. The aftoTnoD occupied in
taking testimony To day their fate will be decided The
doubt viii receive thc.r iusi deserts WOOD IS said
have had excellent education but owing n his bad
habits was turned from the parental roof lie At
time one OF the "dcsiroyng angels at SAn Lake,
and was forced leave having carried the Joke into the
family by killing one Of the SAINTS WOOD and Steele both
and knives on whoever they may chance 10 meet, and
threaten to say unless their slightest wish Immediately
acceded Friends and toes alike Stunned them IS 5000
a. they commenced drinking. Joha Rocker enjoys little
better reputation and also boasts Of having killed Jack
On last Saturday evening an man, named chas
Fades OF Lexington, KY, was sho. by wm. Burke of
Ieaycnworlh Fades struck Burke, knocking him down,
when Burke, not knowing EaiOs insane, scizc ps
to him through the head Fades fingered until
Monday ngh aud expired. Burke wisnei an examna
ton but nothing has been done in the matter.
Reports reach day Of large aud rich discoveries
being made Colorado Ciy the Platte the road
TO larry all causing great excitement Ia Colorado, almost
every one who leave going TO the discoveries
The quartz mills reported 30 oe improving rapidly In
their ability the gold well as 20 crush quartz
Busnets Of all knds Is extremely duh and money very
Eastern exchange below par owing TO the large
amounts brought this country and the small amount of
coin. Clarke, Gruber \ Co. almost daily smelling
dust and striking OF coin. Weather quite warm and
showery.
Our drsi United states mail arrived last night The
contract for bringing the natl commenced July L. and its
non arrival had caused vast amount of swearing and
noonven suce have 20 pay twenty ave cents each
all letters and from the States the Central Over
land and Fixes Peak Express Company. The general be
lief that that company In way responsible Tor
the fument Of the contract 10 the present time
had caused a great deal OF indignation against t. About
-, ,hc,,..rd l.,teYs a,vve afd ten.rt