The daily union., 1846-04-29
BY this Evenings Southern Mail.

From the N O. Picsyuns April "a
LATE FROM CALIFoRsIA.-.arTipai Of Cspi. Ffe-
BsOni at Monieysy.-We had the pleasure Of con-
versng yesterday with an intelligent gentleman
who arrived in town on Monday direct ffom Cali
forna. He left there the 18th Of February last,
by sea, for Mazatlan, and thence proceeded 70 the
city Of Mexico. Leaving there again on the Sd
INST ne reached this city on the barque Claremonb
from Vera Cruz.
Quite the most important intelligence for which
we are indebted 10 him relates 10 Capt Fremont.
That gallant and adventurous officer reached Capt.
suffers settlement, at New Helyetia. about the lst
OF February last, with force of about sixty mount
ed men, as we are informed. Capt Fremont had
been 80 fortunate 10 discover a new route or pass
oy which California can be reached by emigrants
IN sixty days less time than by the old route via
Oregon. This new route is perfectly practicable for
wheeled vehicles; and when il comes To be general.
y known, viii give renewed impetus TO emigra-
ton to California. We have no Information TO en-
able us TO point out where IL strikes off from the
Oregon trail or to explain its course. Capt. Fre-
mont let his party near Capt. Suffers, and pro-
ceeded himself to Monterey on visit. We have
no information as to the period Of his return the
route he will pursue.
The representations made to US in regard to the
state Of California, confirm former accounts Allie
glance TO the central government Of Mexico is al
most entirely thrown of. Since the expulsion Of
Nllcncltorcnd, the funclOns OF chief magis-
trate have been discharged by Don Pho Pico Cal
ifornian by birth, we believe who holds his Office
by some indefinite but popular tenure The famous
Mexican expedition 70 reduce the department 10
obedience has not reached California. Our inform
ant saw part Of the troops destined for this ope-
ration, as he passed through Guadanjara, about
the 18th ut II is his opinion that IL is not now in
the power Of Mexico To impose governor upon
California; that should one be sent there, he would
be almost Immediately expelled. Still the Cali
forniahs distracted by dissonsions among
themselves, and stability under any rule ss any
form Of government is not to be counted upon
among them.
There is a strong tide Of emigration pouring in
from the States by way Of Oregon. Some leave
this country with view in tho ouaet 20 sets there
but there is yet greater influx Of disappointed en-
grants to Oregon, who wander OF farther south in
search Of better lands and happier skies.
LATE FROM RIO
The ship Bazaar, Captain Sampson, arrived
al this port yesterday from Rio de Janeiro,
direct, having sailed thence on the 7th ultimo.
She brings no particular news everything was qui-
ct at Rio. The emperor had not returned from his
tour through the southern provinces, as had been
reported previously.
Advices received from La Plata state that the
vessels which were conveyed up the Parana by the
united squsdrons Of France and England, had not
returned.
The U. 8. frigate Columbia, Com. Rousseau,
sloops Plymouth, Commander Henry, Saratoga,
Capt Shubrick, and the brig Bsnbrdge, Comman-
der Pennington, were at Monteydeo on the 10th
Of February.
From commercial circular with which we have
been favored, but for which we cannot find room,
we perceive that the transactions In -four, during
the month Of February were extensive, ex-
ceeding 5000 barrels At last dates holders were
firm, and the stock on hand moderate; but several
10 rafc
not be maintained
OF coffee, the supply not equal to the demand,
and prices had advanced. The state Of the roads
in the interior such to prevent large supplies
from coming in for some time.
FURTHER FROM THE ARMY IN TEXAS.
We mentioned in our last that Gen. Worth was
on his way TO this port from the Rio Grande on the
steamer Hunter. We have since learned, with
great regret that Gen. Worth has resigned his COM
mission. Itis well understood in the service that
the Of this step that old Of complaint
brevet rank. But whatever may be the cause, the
whole country will regret the loss of Gen. Worth
1t is dsparagement to others in the service to say
that, in the highest and best qualifications of gen
era officer, General Worth has no superior in the
army.
Another untoward event in the service we have to
chronicle On the morning of the 10th instant Col.
Cross, the acting acknowledgement of the ar
my, left the camp on horseback unattended, on bu-
sness in his department Not returning within
reasonable time, alarm was excited in regard to his
safety, and parties were sent out for him. but could
obtain no satisfactory tidings of him. Three or
four days elapsed, and the gravss fears were enter
tanned for his life when happily, through the
gy and adroitnees of an officer of the dragoQns il
was ascertained that Col Cross had been taken PMS
oner by party of Mexican rancheros, consisting Of
captain lieutenant, and five men, and carried off
Not the least apprehension is now entertained for
the personal safety of Colonel Cross, but it is not
known in General Taylor's camp, where he is
Mexican officers positively deny that he is in Mata-
moras, and we must wait patiently little while for
the mystery to be unravelled. But let US repeat
that, at last accounts the officers Of Gen. Taylor's
camp felt alarm whatever to the personal safety
Of COL Cross.