The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-22

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Howison, whose arrival we noticed yesterday,
we have received selection Of California and
Sandwich Island papers, among which are copies
of the Californian, of Montery; Star, of Yerba
Buena, and the Friend, published at Hon olulu, 81.
They contain nothing later than that which we
have already given. Commodore Biddle, with
the Columbus, remained at Monterey The fol-
lowing notification was issued Immediately on
his arrival at that place.
The blockade of all the ports, harbors bays outlets
and nlets on the west coast OF exico south of San
Diego declared by Commodore stockton of the navy Of
the United the 10th day Of August last here
In virtue Of authority from the President Of the United
States do hereby declare the ports of Maxatlsn and
0uymas the west coast Of Mexico to be In state of
blockade and with the view to the strict enforcement
blockaded ports at as early period a. practicable
Neutral vessels lying In either Of the bockadsd port:
after the commencement of the blockade.
Given on beard the United States ship Columbus at
Monterey this fourth day Of 1n March A. p is47
Squadron In the Pacific
MONTEREY, March Ia, ls47
do not consider this port d. stined to attain
winds which somstmss blow with great violence from
the north and although side of the bay 10 exceed
waste At the present time there il the greatest
here of all the necessaries of life beef provisions
or clothes to be had for love or money.
MONTEREY. CALIFORNIA, March II, ls47
We are enjoying the day The more Irish any of our
neghbors Of course the more they enjoy the diver
sions Of the place The band from the "Coumbus will
play in the afternoon at the house Of Thomas o. Larkn
who has invited the ladies Of Monterey and the and
army officers in port. We have at anchor Columbus
brick. Savannah leaves tomorrow for home Warren,
Capt Hull. Erie, commanded by Lieut. Turner, bound
sss Of rsr
daily expected from San Francisco. The ThomasH Per-
kns with Col. Stevenson and troops left Rio De ia
metro with the other transports who arr to touch at AL
psraiso The Congress, Commodore Stockton, we look
for from San Diego Portsmouth is of San Bias and Ma
zatan. Cysne Is at San Francisco
There has for the first time since 1921, been light
fall Of snow In this place. Since 1910 We have not had
change Of nags Over twenty Of the emigrants, men
and women, who travelled too slow, had to remain In
sns "ho
in though in Distress Many Of the emigrsns are yet
with Col Fremont, at the Pueblo de los Angeles, 400
miles south Of this They to be dsbanded or reor
ganzed under Gen Kearny The harvest Of California
will be very good this Much four has been brought
mento River will soon produce sufficient for home and
outward consumption.
Gen. Kearny and Col Mason have accepted an invi.
aton to remain at the house of Mr. Lsrkn until they
have government house.
Com stockton having twice taken California, in
Californans are tired with their in
September to January and have retired to their homes
to attend to their ranches Most of the Mexican officers
and natives, have fed to sonoma in such hurry
to forget to whose brand their horses had-ths
owners know.
The Mormons who came in the Brookline, separa.
ting, finding business work they can. Lots Of
land in towns in this country Of to 100 yards square
that the alcades to 1915 sold for under $50, are
now held 5000 to $1,000 according to location We
expect an emigration this year Of 5000 souls.
List of officers attached to the U. 8. ship Columbus
bearing the broad pennant Of Commodore Biddle, at
Monterey =
Captain T W. Wyman, commanding Commander T.
o. Selfridge Lieutenants Percva Drayton II. French
James Strong, George w, Chapman, J: B. Randolph;
Acting Lieutenants Lewis McLane Madison Rush. Act
ing Master J. NJ Wainwright; Fleet Surgeon, B Tick
ner Past Assistant Surgeon, Charles F. B. Gulou; as
-istant Surgeon, D. L. Brien Purset. Edward T. Dunn
Chaplain, w. Newton; Professor Of Mathematics. Nor
decai Yarnal Past Mdshipmen, d. M Fairfax, Andrew
j. Drake T. MoLanahan; Midshpmen, j. b Stewart; B
w Stevenson, John G. Whitaker, N. H. Van Zandt.
David A. McDermut, Charles r. Graham Edward A.
Selden, Jonathan Young 8 B. Luce, A. r. Simmons. G.
Harrison, jr.; Commodores Secretary, E. St. Clair
Clark; Commodore's Clerk, Joseph Lewis Captains
Clerk, Robert Harris; Commanders Clerk, j. L. Refer;
Purssrs Clerk, William H. Needles; Boatswain, v: r.
Hail. Gunner, T. Robinson; Carpenter Jonas Dibble;
3ailmaksr, Robert c. Rodman; Marine Officers, Captain
Henry B. Tyler Commanding Marine Guard, End Lieut..
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