The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-06

eresting News from California. the
hdwich Islands, British Columbia
and the Amoor River, Japan, &c.
THE SAN JUAN DIFFICULTY,
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THE SAN JUAN DIFFICULTY
Our San Francisco Correspondence.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec Q, 1850
xAs Eaate Of StpaIsr Broderick-Death Of Dismouis.ed
Pssmer- Meeting Of Eaian Residnts-Large Capture o
lhdians-Vlolent Death Of an EAiopian Performer a
Belle Unicn-Caid Pcisoning by Strychnine, de-, &C.
The application for letters Of administration on the
taae Of the late Senator Frederick Is still progressing
fore tn Probate Court 1t is the general impression that
decease left viii. Among his effects his room were
found two sealed packages containing papers relative to
his business which have been placed In the safe OF well
known banking Institution in this city These cannot be
opened until the question Of administration upon his es-
tate has been settled aud which has been pending in the
County Court snce his 1t is the opinion Of tho per-
son to whom We refer, and who well informed relative
to this matter that when the packages opened "a will
win be found Mr. Broderck was particularly careful in
snch matters and could not possibly have jeopardsed
his life without making legal provision in ofhs
DEATH to the disposal Of bis estate. to have
been unnecessarily taken for granted that will was
nade when, the contrary it is more than probable
that one exists and WIN be duly brought to light when
the proper time arrives.
Thomas Officer, Of the best portrast painters In
the country, died yesterday morning at the Hospital
the Sieers Of Mercy. The Herald says Of deceased:-M
Olcer admittedly the best painter ivory In the
United States. His portraits highly commended for
their fidelity to nature and the exquisite sotness of his
foucb. He the intimate friend and cherished com
panon of the most celebrated painters Of country
Mr.. officer was highly esteemed as gentleman, whose
kindness Of heart, and delicate, refined mind entitled
10 the highest consideration. He gentle amiabe aud
gifted, and Of very retiring modesiy.
The Italian residents Of this city the evening of
the 9TH inst and appointed committee to receive dona
ors Of money 70 be applied 70 the purchase Of arms for
1,oeoo 900 maske,s Mr.. b Davidson, Sandman Consul
Hebrew and agent OF the Rohschds in this city, is the
treasurer.
tragedy took place the Bella Unon place Of
meat on Washington street, In which Thomas Raleigh
Mahan OF the band Of Ethiopian mnstrels playing in
Herald gives the following particulars:l that
young man named Frederick Gilmore in the habit of
gong into the dressing Of the minstres, and last
night entered usual but caught hold of Frank Hus-
eey and said, care you strong" Hussey replied that
was tired and did not wish 10 be bothered something
to that effect, when Gilmore commenced to shake him
harder took Husseys cap from his head and threw on
The floor Raleigh, who was on very intimate and friendly
terms with Hussey, then happened TO see Gilmore draw
e dirk, and he Immediately rushed up and caught
Gilmore by his arm to prevent him from using the
Smith, also endeavored to hold Gilmore Al this juncure
finding that Gilmore made great exertion TO free himself
and fearing that he would, Hssey ran to his trunk and
took cut small sized FIVE shooter, Benningons patent
and then returned Immediately TO Gilmore, who was be-
ing held by Raleigh and Smith. Whether by accident or
while in the hand Of Hussey, and Raleigh exciaimns.
'CA Dear, am killed." fell back CORPSE He died i'm.
rnediatey Raleigh and Hussey had always been a. AZ
fectonate as brothers The ball took effect the left
side just back Of the when in perpendicular posi-
ton passed into the chest between the fourth nh
ribs and probably traversed the heart Raleigh was
native Of either Philadelphia Dublin; aged about so
years. and unmarried The which followed the &C.
eurrence would be difficult to describe The house
full Of people, among them many females The most in
tense excitement reigned Men were running wildly
about, aud the most exaggerated and improbable state
obtained in relation to the affair." The many friends
Of the parties seemed half frantic and the like turmoil
has seldom been witnessed in any place Of public amuse
ment Hussey and Elmore were taken to the station
house, also several Witnesses Raleigh was
widely known in California, as werthy and exemplary
young man. and Ia capital actor land singer 1t was In
deed pui sight see-to witness the form of who
had but few minutes before been engaged 10 creating
enjoyment for hundreds laying stark and cold welterng
in blood and as the poor fellow was there stretched out
still tsneared with his disguise the scene was truly
The death Of Mahan is very much regretted by
their deep affection At bis untmcy death they also cx
press their coincidence with the sister OF lie
ceased, who resides nj in Phisdelphia The Coro,
shoot Mahan. One of the witnesses testified that Ra-
lgn and Hussey were like brothers-one would not take
engagement without the other" Among the ccts OF
deceased found certificates Of deposit the amount
OF ~ COS, diamond pin worth $500 and gold watch.
charge Huesey has been admitted 10 bail In the Of
$40 600 and Elmore In $500.
Walter skdmore. lawyer residing at San Rafael, ad,
mnsered poison last Monday TO his infant daughter aged
about three weeks The child died in twenty minutes,
not however, until physician discovered that strychnine
had been administered Skidmore charged his wife, who
n Mexican, with want or chastity, and stated that the
child was the offspring OF another man. This statement
has received credence from their neigbbors it is
known that Skidose has made many attempts TO induce
his wife to consent aid him in obtaining divorce. He
rs Of means and It is evident from the circurn-
far disclosed that he got tired OF her aud
anxious to separate. After committing the deed Skdmore
>absconded. He was arrested the the 18th inst.
board chip leaving the harbor and sent over TO San
Rafael.
During the month Of November 524 deposits of gold
bullion weighing 3S 618 ounces worth $500 SIS de-
posted in the Mint; IS ,526 ounces Of silver pur
chased 5000 600 coined in double eagles so in
eagles 500 in half eagles 900 in quarter eagles,
and $40 In silver half dollars.
General Kbbe has arrived at Shasta having in charge
hundred Indian prisoners captured during the late
Of determination against tho sayages in the northern
part OF the State The Indians have been sent TO the
Home Iackee Reservation. Tho war Is ended. Whoever
spark Of humanity when recording the slaughter and
outrage committed the unfortunate dggers by the
called volunteers The whole enterprise disgrace to
California and to the United States.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. u, 1859.
fAs Election for State S1sator-zhe Wal Of the Late
Hs5tor Brodeick-1he FyrH Locomotive Of CALIFORNIA;
Aytuas Of zco Russian War sseames-Liieasos On
Ae Fremont French Expedition to Nesco, &C., &c.
4 The steamship Golden Age, from Panama, with the
passengers that left New York November a. on the A.
lanc, arrived here this morning The news by tho
land mail, which left st. Louis on the same day. appears
in all the morning papers.
The election Saturday for State Senator passed OF
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