Daily Alta California, Volume 9, Number 158, 8 June 1857 — Daily Alta California SAN FRANCISCO, MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1857. [ARTICLE]

Daily Alta California SAN FRANCISCO, MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1857.

Tke Mr»|< Coadurt of trie County Trtuirn- \Vl»at I* te> I.* done In Hi. Presmlaea t The public were yesterday placed in possession of all the proceedings and facts th»t haw transpired in relation to the defalcations of the County Treasurer. It is perhaps needier to 6&v, that it caused a profound sensation throughout the city: and the cond jet of the Treasurer meet* with universal condemnation on all hands. We seek to incite no violence, nor no unnecessary excitement of the popular mind; but this outrage, (for, view it in whatever light we may, it is a gross and deCant outrage upon the people, on the part of one man,) this outrage, we repeat, should be promptly met by the Commissioners, and their line of duty fully carried out. The position of tilings seems now to be changed. Mr. Woods and his advisers and nbetteri, it is said, were among the strongest opponent* of the action of the Vigilance Committee, and it suited their purposes then, to rally around the watchword of " Law and Order," and avew themselves ready to sustain it at all hazards, spite of the popular current that for the time being took the law into it* own hands, and rebuked by its righteous action the laxity and corruption of its official executors. Now comes the change: the officers of the law, in attempting to comply with their official oaths, aiid acting under the authority of a judicial tribunal are met with what is equivalant to an armed opposition, end their power and the authority of the courts is openly defied. *• Law and Order" ceases to be a satisfacry cloak, a: this stage of afiaire, to defraud the people of their rights, and prtsto it is found to be convenient to take ground in opposition to it, and it is done. What palliation, what excuse is offered ? None. The Commissioners are simply notified that they " cannot take possession of the books and papers of the <>::ice. and if they use force to do so, it will be repelled by force." At this stage of the proceedings, the question of the guilt or innocence of the County Treasurer is not to tie considered. The Board of Commissioners have declared him a defaulter, and in the performance of their duty, as laid down by the act which created their offices, they are met with threatened forcible opposition. To any unprejudiced mind, this action os the part of the Treasurer would appear like a virtual admission of guilt. But, be this as it may, Mr. Woods would have had ample opportunity to make pood his denial of the charge* of embcrrlement, if he had quietly surrendered bis books to the Commissioners, tad stood upon the test of :adubitable proof, which would have settled the question beyond all doubt, and he, if innocent, would have been honorably exculpated. But his conduct hot seems to remove all shadow of hope that his innocence can be established. Under any and all circumstances, then, the county must have possession of the books, papers and funds of the Treasurer's office, and it w2l then be proper time for the question of Woods' guilt or innocence to be passed upon. Legal technicalitie), may be made use of for the purpose of gaining time in this matter, but the officers who hare been commanded, by mandamus, to take possession of the Treasurer's office, need have no fear of involving themselves in any personal difficulties through these technicalities, by earning out this order. But in order that the authority under which they are expected to act may be fully understood by every one, we will give a short cynopnif of it. It is provided in the 94th section of the Consolidation Act, that ■ after the President of the Board of Supervisors, in conjunction with the County Judge and the Auditor of the city and county, shall have ascertained clearly that the Treasurer is a defaulter, they shall forth <. :-Ji take possession of all funds, books and paper*, belonging to such office, and appoint a person to £11 tie same, it." Judgt Norton, of the Twelfth District Court, construing this (section as it reads, grants the application for a peremptory mandamus to issue, compelling the Commissioners, as aboTe constituted, to carry out the cpirit of the law. The question of authority and power to act, is therefore relieved of all doubts, and it ody remains to be seen if the Commissioner* have " atrxriaxntd dearly that the Treasurer is a defaulter." Let us see. From an examination of his books, the committee acting under the authority of the law, found " a discrepancy in the books of the County Treasurer, showing a deficiency of over five thousand dollars, which the Treasurer has not been able to explain, although required to do io. The discrepancy consists in an evident omission to enter upon the books of the Treasury the full amount received by the Treasurer from the Sheriff and Tax Collector, m January, 1656, as ■pedfied and acknowledged by Treasury receipts given, and by other vouchers." In a card "to the public"the Treasurer ar> courW for the alleged deficiency from an error is the entry opon his-book*. Thia was merely an assertion on his part, with no atteraj* to demonstrate it to the Committee. The Comnusßooers then had "ascertained clearly,' taking the Treasurer's own books and accounts to prore it, that he was a defaulter. They could rot have more apparent proof to go upon, eren had the admission been made by the Treasurer himself; therefore, they proceeded under the IHth section of the act as above quoted, to "take poneoakm of die office," and ha*e been prerented by threatened forcible opposition. It it u^ged tgam that although Jhe law authorizes the President of the Board of Supervisors, Auditor, and Count}- Judge to take possession of the bodes and papers of the Treasurer's office, it gives them no power to call for the «s«stSD*e of tie police force to enable them to do «o, or to summon a pome of the jjeople to their aid. Without entering into a discussion of tla» point, we have limply to remark that where the law authorizes the Commission to act, so plainly as it does in this case, we have only to recommend that it* mandates be strictly Sallowed, and a sufficient amount of Jseksonian responsibility be assumed to suit the cxigendea of the occasion. TLa it all that is needed; and no man who fean to assume such a responsibility, has a right to occupy a position is this Commission.

Another day will show whether they are suited to the emergency; aad we cannot but urge them to do their duty at all hazards, and without fear or fevor, and we greatly mistake the nentiment of this community, if theyare not fully sustained thereiav »**m

Water Wtrkl. In our article of Saturday, under the above caption, we referred to the advantages to be derived from the speedy introduction of fresh and wholesome water into our city, and in detail commented on the project now before the Board of Sujxrvisors far furnishing this indispensable element to her safety and convenience. Soxnea dditional facts, which we have since received, will prove interesting to our readers. Lobe*. Creek, from which the company is to take the water that is to supply this city, is an outlet of the "Mountain Lake," and yet only in a slight degree dependant upon it for the water which fill* its «*rmnnfl. Careful and competent engineers, who have thoroughly examined the creek, have found that the water which supplies the stream flows from the hills on either side of its banks, or from springs immediately under the bed of the creek. That the stream is not dependent on "Mountain Lake " for its supply, is evidenced by the fact of the greater volume of water near its month. There is not, by one-third, so large a body of water^t the point from which it issues from the lake as at its disemboguement into the sea, a quarter of a mile below. All along the brook are subterranean rivulets, that flow into the creek, and increase its volume, as also little springs, at intervals, which are found oozing up into the bed of the stream. The plan of the company contemplates tapping this creek at a point thirty feet above tide water mark ; thence running along the base of the foot hills which skirt the sea shore to Fort Point ; thence following the bay side to Xorth Beach, at the foot of Taylor street, where a reservoir will be constructed sufficiently capacious for furnishing the city with an adequate supply of water for at least five days. Personal inspection of the stream, from its source to its mouth, as well as of the entire line of the contemplated route along which its waters are to run to the city, justify us in the assertion that the project now before the Board of Supervisors is eminently feasible, and that the work can assuredly be perfected within the time specified in the ordinance. The acqueduct will be constructed of timber, stone, and brick, thoroughly cemented, and rendered impervious to the encroachment of foreign substances. The grade throughout, on an average, will be about three feet to the mile. The main reservoir, at North Beach, will hold at least ten millions of gallons of water, a supply amply sufficient for the use and protection of the city for year* to come. That this enterprise will enlist the cordial co-operation of our citizens, we cannot doubt, and that the waters now flowing into the ocean from Lobos Creek, will be coursing through the streets of our city, in less than twelve months from the present, in our opinion only depends on the action of the Board of Supervisors, before whom the proposition of Bensley and others, is now pending. If our " city fathers' entertain that interest in the safety, comfort, convenience, welfare, and prosperity of the home of their adoption, which we believe they do, the\- will, without hesitation, unanimously pass this ordinance, which they have, without a dissenting voice, ordered printed. Sandwich Ulanris Comrarrrlal Mitltri. Through the prompt attention of our correspondent, we are enabled to lay before our readers this morning, the corrected spring list of arrival* at the port of Lahaina, which amount to about the same number as last year. From the most reliable information obtained by our correspondent, it appears that the greater number of ?hips from home, have gone to what i> known as the Kamtschatka and Bristol Bay ground, and there will probably be fewer shipe than usual in the Ochol&k Sea ; in fact the whele fleet north will be much smaller than it ha* been for several yean past. The average last year was fully up to the expectation of owner*, and will, doubtless, i ?liould this season prove as prosperous,) induce a large fleet to lit out from home during the year, for northern whaling. The Yankee brinpc over quite an amount of oil — meetly for re-shipment to the Atlantic ports, in absence of any ship bound that way from the Islands. There is no quantity now on hand, nor will there be any to go forward before fall. The spring season on the I>lands has been very favorable to wheat growing, and the second •owing is coming forward finely. The first sowing was entirely cut down by caterpillars, which appeared in greater numbers than in any previous year, and committed great damage. Axothlr Qciet Sa.bb.th. — Our city is gradually assuming the character of a Sabbathobserving, quiet, orderly, decent community — not perhaps remarkable for religious enthusiasm or moral purity, but showing an increased regard for the proprieties of life, and a proper respect for the «acred and wisely ordered institution of the Sabbatk. The churches yesterday were well attended; the streets were traversed ay quiet, well-behaved citizens. Drunken rowdyism was no where visible. It is a matter for pride and congratulation that such a rtate of things exists. The Exci-fcMuK To-Momow. — We wouid again call attention to the excursion to Marc Island, which comes oft* to-morrow. The object is a most commendable one. The proceeds are to be devoted to the benefit of the First Presbyterian Church, to assist the congregation in the erection of their new building on Stockton street, between Clay and Washington. The affair is got up under the management of some of the most esteemed gentlemen in the city. That favorite and beautiful steamer, the Surprise, has been chartered for the excursion, and with such a steamer, and snch an entertainment as may be expected from such a committee of arrangements, the excursion promise* to be exceedingly brilliant and pleasSchool Dedication.— The interesting ceremony of dedicating the new Spring Valley School House, at the Lagoon, will take place thu morning, at 11 o'clock. An oration will be delivered on the occasion by Mr. Pollock. The Oak Vale Kakch akd Stock at Ar/cnox. — We call the particular attention of fanners, drovers, and othen, to tat imporUnt Mle by Kntn. McBuer 4 Merrill, announced to take place tail day, at the Oak Vale Band), in Santa Clara county. The list of property to be sold embrace*, betide* the ranch, S75 head of superior American eows, heifers, •teen and calves, together »>th wagons, harness, saddles, and all the dairy utensils, and home furniture of the place. The stack is in fine order, sad v. ell worth; the attention of purchasers. For full particulars, see advertisement on third page. lint E«t»t*.— The list of Beal Estate tc be offered for sale at auction, this day, by John Middleton, at his salesrooms, eoathwest corner of California and Montgomery street*, ouuiprises some very desirable properties, constating in part of valuable lots on Brannan street: bosses and lots on Clementina, Taylor, and O'FarreU streets, and in Alameda; building lou on Broadway, Stevenson, Howard and Clay streets, fcc., ax. (sf adTertisoBMSt on third pafe. AvrnoN 8aU or Teas, Eice, fcc.— City and country merchants are referred to the regular sale of groceries and prevuiont, which is advertised for this day by M easrs. 'miterer, Dr Ko k Eldridge, Koa. U and IS California street. There wffl br offered a large assortment of fine country teas and Ko. 1 China rice, to close eoMiguments. Alee, Manila rope, straw paper, saieratas, curranti, datea, tobacco, brandy. Ice. Also, 3,000 quarter lacks superfine Oregon floor, to pay advances. PiUKranr Sara or Ilui and Can Coons, — In addition U the uiual assortment of groceries and provuioas, Messrs. Washburn fc Co. » Ui sell to day, at tneir salesroom, corner of Front and California streets, 1,400 mats China rice, 5,009 mata Bataria rice, and 1,230 packages desirable case goods. This is a highly important sale, and wiS doubtless attract a large attend aore of Buyers. r»nrv and tTiru D»i Goooi.— It wQl be observed by dealers Uat another catalogue tale of French £reu silks, embroideries, ribbons. Merinos, prints, sheet iaga, avc., will he held U-cay, U the second-story salesroom of Mossra. Smiley Brothers ft Co. These sales are very attractive, the goods batagof great variety aad rtent importation.. See advertieemeat. aUal Zaun — Measrs. Demean tc, Ca. hold this <!»y. at U «'cWk A. M., a large aad attractive salt of valuable real ertate, eoapriting an elegant family ut•ioa and grands *n Leaveaworlh street. Mar Pacific; brick man.lo.and V* on Staekto. street, and choice j^ff*^ " CbU " "f-*. »4>oi»ing the brick E. S. Spear will sell this day, at 11 o'clock, A. M.. at residence, Washington street, weood .oar betaw PnHL the entire furniture in said horn. Aleo, one splendid pit oo, with JEolsaa attachment; a tpkudid Instrument, made to the order of the present owner. . i_- t . .— A big bear was lulled in Maripou county

PaObUe Ltbrsu-loa.' ; *• <*/; Of instructive and valuable literary matter, California has, unto recently, been lamentably deficient, and were it not for the newspapers, our people would have found it difficult to add much to their stock of information from the granary of the world's knowledge. .,.« Yellow covered " trash has flooded our shops, and the popular taste has seemed to seek this species of printed matter, to the exclusion of books historical, poetical, philosophical, or such as convey any information of a reilly scientific or useful character. That the mind needs relaxation after the fatiguing and exciting labors of the day, we freely admit, but that it is necessary to peruse either the insipid, exciting or deleterious books of fiction, which are accounted by so many as "readable," we emphatically deny. But we do contend, that solid, substantial and erudite works are calculated to entertain, as well as to instruct and benefit, the careful reader. At first it may be difficult to concentrate the ideas upon the subject matter under the eye, but if there really exists an ardent desire to tutor and enlarge the intellect, end to grow in knowledge, this difficulty will speedily vanish, and the thirsty soul pine to be continually drinking from the exhaustless fount. Xow that the excitement and restlessness consequent on the earlier settlement of the country is allayed, and the people have settled down permanently, and erected here their own firesides and family titan, the want of these silent, yet intelligent companions, is sadly felt, and their ebsence missed as much as that of a human friend. The antipathy and repugnance heretofore exifting to mental application is rapidly disappearing, until now instead of being distasteful, the sight of a new volume creates a curiosity that can only be appeased by its pernsaL . The Mercantile Library Association have collected a library, which is, although as yet in its infancy, very respectable in point of numbers, and in intrinsic value not to be surpassed by any in the older States. Very many excellent and judiciously selected works have lately been added to this library, and the interest thus manifested to foster literary taste in this community is in the highest degree commendable, and ought to be properly appreciated by the citizens, who, we hope, will extend to the Association that substantial encouragement so necessary to its future prosperity. The nuclei of several other libraries throughout the State have been formed, which are slowly but surely augmenting, and promise in time to equal in value and importance the one more particularly referred to above. From the statistical table which appears in the- State Hrjuttr, we condense the following information respecting the public libraries of the .State : Monterey, organized 1849 — Xo. of volumes, 2,000. Sacbavexto— Pioneer Association, organized 1854^ — Xo. of volumes, 500. State Library, 1850 — Xo. of volumes, 11,000. Sax Francisco. — Academy of Natural Sciences, 1853. Hebrew Young Men's Association, I SS5 — If o. of v. .15., 600. Mechanics' Institute, 1855 — Xo. of vols., 500. Mercantile Association, 1853 — No. of vols., 8,000. Monumental, 1850 — Xo. of volt., JOO. Odd Fellows, 1853— X0. of vols., 2,500. Pacific Club, 1852. Verein Association, 1853 — Xo. of vols., 3,000. Sansome, ISS0 — Xo. of vols., 1,500. Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1850 — Xo. of voX,, 650. What Cheer, 1856— X0. of vols., 1,400. Young Men's Christian Association, ISS3 — Xo. of vols., 1,300. Pioneer Association, 1850 — Xo. of vols., 500. San Ju auvin. — Stockton Academy of Xatural Sciences, 185 G. Insane Asylum, 1852. •Santa Claka. — San Jose Santa Clara College, 1851 — Xo. of vuls., 10,000. University of the Pacific, 1851. Sonoma. — Petaluma Liberty, 1856 — Xo. of vols., 250. Pine Grove, 1856— X0. of vols., 500. Yi-ba. — Marysville Mercantile Association, 1855— X0. of vols., 2,000. Saeravmento Lumber Trade. Although immense quantities of excellent lumber arrives constantly at this port from Mendocino and Humboldt counties, in this State, as also from Oregon and Pugct Sound, still a very large and rapidly increasing trade is springing up in the interior, the material being brought down from the mountains which skirt the eastern boundaries of the State. The lumber trade of Sacramento is already very considerable, as will be seen by the following fact* which we condense from an article in the Sacramento Ape : The firm of 11. L. Hunt & Co. employ forty men on a fork of the American, in El Dorado county, who are engaged in getting out timber and Raw logs. The river navigation for logs and timber is certain to become important for the production of vast quantities of lumber. Skirting the banks of the streams, and the caaons, emptying into them, there are forests of spruce and sugar pine equal to any on the globe. There are now eight or ten mills dependent on thi» source for their supply of material to work up. Two of these are in Sacramento, one in Oroville, on Feather river, and a fourth at Ford's run. The lumber manufactured by the mountain mills is principally applied to mining purposes. From Feather river there have been driven this season about three hundred logs to Sacramento for the American Mills, and for the fcame four thousand others have been cut on a branch of the Middle Fork of the American river. The manner of rolling and driving is to employ men in the winter to cut and arrange logs, which, after the heavy rains cease, are pushed off the stream banks. Another mode is to build a slide by confining two logs lengthwise, some two feet apart, and extending from the stream high up the elevation. At Grey Eagle there is a slide 2,700 feet in length, and, when properly used, a log placed between will course down the steep with such rapidity as to create fire and smoke, and hide itself in the dust along its precipitous pathway, then plunge deep into the water. When the logs are afloat, furty or fifty men engage to prepare the drives, and they must be acquainted with the business, or wear steel point* in their boots, so that they can walk a single log under almost any circumstances, lest they suffer from frequent involuntary baths and danger from worse casialities. Law op Drvoscs — Important Decision. — An important decision wan rendered by Judge Monson, yesterday, in the District Court, in the case of alcCormack vs. McCorraack. The action was instituted to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony. The evidence showed that the patties were married in Xew York, in 1851, and lived together till 1855, when the husband, the defendant, after eroaslv abusing his wife, left her and went to Philadelphia, where he now resides, never having been a resident of this State. Soon after the separation, plaintiff was sent for by her uncle to join her parents in this State, where she has since resided. The evidence in support of the allegation of cruelty wss very strong, suggesting, however, from the Court, that although it was submitted wholly by relatives of the plaintUi but slight corroborative testimony would be required to ensure a decree of divorce had the acts complained of been committed in this State. The Court denied the application, however, on the ground that a person cannot obtain a divorce in this State when the acts complained of have not been committed within the State. Judge Monson intimated that he would deliver a written opinion in the case. It is understood that an appeal will be taken to the Supreme Court.— Sar. Union, fith. Axothp.r Gukpowdm Plot. — Yesterday morning, about 8 o'clock, • flour sack containing about thirty' pounds of powder, was found under a stable occupied by a drayman in the employ of Mills & Vantine, situated on Bush street, above Montgomery, near the San Francisco College. The proprietor of the stable, who lives in the house adjoining, had occasion to go under the stable, and thus discovered the powder, which had evidently been placed there during the night previous. lie had only resided in the neighborhood a few days. Suspicion rests upon a certain individual with whom he had a difficulty some time ago, and who uttered threats of violence against him. EltrTT OisTEßjrs, — The cisterns at the corner of Pacific and Montgomery, and Pacific and Sansome streets, are without a gallon of water, and unless some action is taken by property holders in the vicinity, toward defraying the expenses of filling them, nothing can be done in the matter. The safety of the surrounding property is being hourly jeopardized. Should a fire occur in that neighborhood, the flames would spread over several blocks before it could be checked. -, . . . |LAlajui op Fire The alarm of fire which occurred yesterday afternoon, wss caused by the burning of a chimney in a house on Stockton street, near Jackson. Xo damage was done. . t«' ', * .; — '- , Favom.— Wells, Fargo & Co., Freeman fc Co^ and Jerry Sullivan, will please accept our thanks for late files of Sandwich Island papers*

- > ' ' f Baking Broad by Steam. Among the various wonders which steam has accomplished for the convenience and comfort of mankind, the invention for making bread by machinery, is not the least valuable. The Mexican Extraordinary of the 6th ult., speaking of the invention and of its introduction into that city, has the following : " We have been tasting for some days the bread manufactured at the steam bakery lately established here by Dr. Xaphegy, which we noticed in one of .our late numbers, and we are satisfied that it is far superior and preferable in every respect to any we have "before used. Besides being superior in quality, as it is also in appearance, it has another recommendation which particularly commends it to our preference — that is, an assurance that it is perfectly clean. The process of its preparation is a guarantee against filth of any kind. The mixing, the kneading, the separation, the shaping, the removing, in short, every part of the process is performed without contact with the body, and by machinery as clean as a fresh napkin. This is certainly a great recommendation, especially here in Mexico, where, if we are rightly informed, the ordinary process of making bread in the bakeries, is horribly and disgustingly unclean. This invention is destined, we are sure, to effect a complete revolution in the bread trade of this city, as it has already done in nearly every part of the United States ; for we are satisfied the public have only to be made acquainted with the superior qualities of the bread which it produces to ensure its exclusive consumption. Another advantage of this steam bakery is that it will furnish bread cheaper than heretofore. It can turn out 10,000 loaves per day ; and, of course, this rapidity in its manufacture, and the saving of labor, will enable its proprietor to undersell all the other bakeries of the city. We understand that the Government has already contracted with Dr. Xaphegy for the supply of bread for the troops, the prisons, and other public institutions ; and also that all the principal fondas of the city and many private families have arranged for their supply of the same article from the steam bakery." It is a singular fact that, while all the various manufactures and inventions designed to clothe mankind, and to subserve other purposes of convenience, utility and ornament, have advanced with rapid strides towards perfection, the manufacture of bread has alone remained stationary. The same process which was used hundreds of years ago, still continues, with scarce any alteration, to the present day. This invention, from what we learn, and we have conversed with a gentleman who has seen the operation in the Atlantic States, will entirely change the character and interests of the baking business throughout the world. The machine is simple in its construction, and cheap, and can be worked by horse power or by fteam. Among the various qualities and advantages claimed lor the invention, is the wonderful rapidity with which it kneads and forms the bread for the oven: with the aid of but two men, upwards of ten thousand loaves can be made, ready for delivery every morning or evening. Its facilities for making ship bread, biKCuits, crackers and pies, are even greater, while the process of preparation, as the Extraordinary remarks, is a guarantee against filth of any kind — a desideratum much desired but not easily found in the baking houses of the present Placekville Municipal Election. — The following officers were elected in Placerville on the 11th: P. Chamberlin, Mayor; Collector, Thomas Jacks; Assessor, W. J. Burwell ; Uecorder, John Bush ; Aldermen, first ward, W. M. Carey, L. Tananwald; second ward, Geo. M. Condee, Chas. Gowcn; third ward, W. S. Bums, C. W. Mountjoy. There was but little interest manifested in the election, and no excitement. As the Mayor and Aldermen serve the people " free gratis for nothing," the "office nought the man, not the man the office." Chicken Thief. — Yesterday morning, about half-past three o'clock, Officer Nickerson discovered a Chinaman, named Ah Chong, on Sacramento street, near Keamy, having in his possession a large sack, containing eleven chickens — nine of them alive, and two dead. When ordered to stop, John Chinaman took to his heels. lie was overtaken, and brought to the station house. The chickens aae on hand at the Chief's office, awaiting an owner. Acquitted. — We learn from the San Joaquin Repuhliean, that Stewart, indicted in Calaveras county, for the killing of one Flinn, about two years ago, who was convicted on the first trial, appealed to the Supreme Court, and had a retrial during the present term of the District Court at Mokelumne Hill, was acquitted on Thursday. The jury were out but a few minutes before returning a verdict of not guilty. Fatal Shooting An ray. — A man named Ogg was shot dead in Quartzburg, Mariposa county, on the Ist inst., by Girard Jones. There had existed previously a grudge between the parties. Jones fired four shots from a revolver before his victim fell. Jones and party, who were provided with horses, escaped. Deceased was from Texas, and 30 years of age. Yo Semite Vallet. — The Mariposa Gazette says, that the teachers of the schools in that place, paid a visit last week to the Yo Semite Valley, where they passed four days, during which they visited the different falls lakes and places of interest ; strawberries were gathered, rattlesnaVes killed, and a good time generally enjoyed by the party. A Fruitful Country The Mariposa Gaz-tte, gives us an astounding item, the authenticity of which it declares indisputable. Near Mariposa, during the past week, a father was presented with a mutual pledge of affection, on a certain day, and two days afterwards with another ! For further particulars, see record of births in our columns to-day. Those who think they cannot obtain a good drink br less than twenty-five cents, are advised to call at the Idi VTiciL, corner of Battery and Sacramento streets.

Board or Education. — June 6, 1857. | We are Indebted to Mr. 1. C. Pelton, County Superintendent of Public Schools, for the following report of the proceedings of the Board, at their meeting on Saturday nljhtUst: X?* '*if -. x>\ "V The Board met pursuant to notice. A resolution was passed, requiring etch member to examine the school houses in his district, and report at the next meeting the repairs necessary to be made. • The Committee on School Houses and Sites were au thorixed to contract for the completion of the school house on the corner of Bush and Hyde streets, for an amount not exceeding S32*. „ . Messrs. Sherman, Wake and Janes were added to the Committee on Classification of Schools, with instructions to visit each school, and report what changes and proroouoas are necessary. _.__.. Sundry bills were presented and ordered paid. rIH ANCES or TIIS DSrAITHKMT. Mr. Pelton, County Superintendent of Schools, made the following report : 7b tke Jlmi. Board of Education i Gkntlixck :— I beg herewith to sumbit the following statement relating to the finances of the Department of Public Schools : I Amount bills recently issued for expenses of February. March and April t»,334 56 For Teachers' salaries.;. |18,M9 48 For rents 8,458 S3 lor incidentals 1,319 73 t22,321 SC Amount audited bills received into Treasury, about 5,500 00 Amount now outstanding 17,821 56 Expenses of May 3,3*6 U7 Probable expenses of Jnne 7,500 00 Probable amount outstanding on the Ist of July, provided no further payments be made meanwhile '. $28,710 82 It gives me pleasure to communicate to your honorable body a somewhat favorable account of the success of teachers, during the last few weeks, in the disposition of the bills issued to them for their salaries, the total of which, as above shown, for February, March and April, was J Is.MU 48— quite a number have dispowed of their uills at or near par for the three months —nearly all have obtained the money for bills of one or two months. From an account given me by the teachers, when applying for positions, on Thursday and Friday, it appears the total amount in their hinds is less than $6,UUO, or one-third the above sum issued to them. This exhibits a disposition on the part of delinquent tax-pavers encouraging to teachers and friends ef the schools. Total amount of audited bills issued from July let, 1856, to May Ist, 1857 $78,070 87 Amount bills audited since May Ist r,M6 07 Probable amount to be audited for May, for rents and incidentals ■ 800 00 Probable expense for June 7,500 00 Total expense fiscal year ending June 30th, IW7 $86,956 91 On this sum $59,000 have been paid, leaving as probable amount that will be outstanding on the Ist July ensuing, (28,000, as before shown. |We are informed that from this sum of f 28,000, the last semi-annual State apportionment— some $B,ooo— is to be deducted, leaving but $20,000 outstanding on the Ist of July.) ' By the provisions of the recent Act relating to the annual expenditures of the Board of Education, bills can be audited upon the Bchool Fund, though there be no money in the Treasury to pay the same; to the amount of t'JO,OOO. There will, therefore, on the Ist of July, probably remain, of this amount allowed, about *3,U00. Yours, truly, j. c. Felton.