The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-19
THE CALIFORNIA GOLD EXCITEMENT.
THE GOLD FEVER.

New Orleans from California corroborating previous
state mel ts and setting beyond the possibility Of a
doubt that gold does exist in great in that
quarter yet there slight falling of perceptibe
in the general excitement during yesterday and Sun
day. The mania does not appear to rage with that
wildness and extravagsncs noticed during the week
The number Of vessels bound around Cape Horn for
San Francisco is however, stu increasing owing, no
doubt, to the desire many now have to take that
re ut in preference to the Ishmus
The various reports which have appeared from day
to day, In reference to the number of persons
now at Chsgres, and the chances of crossing to
Panama, have been vaguely given, and so much
at variance with facts, that have been in.
duced to examine into the true state of things.
These statements, dwelling with much auency upon
the miseries these persons are likely to endure at
Chagres have given rise to great anxiety among the
friends of those who have started upon their journey
In looking over our files carefully we find that two
vessels only have sailed for Chsgres since the appear
snce of the excitement-on board of which are six ty
or seventy persons only; and this number, with the
addition of few who might have left the British West
India Islands is about all that may be expected at this
place for fortnight to come. The steamer Falcon,
which left few days before the John Benson had
about twenty on board for Chagres These if landed
safely can depend with the utmost certainty, upon
a quick conveyance to Panama, as there are at
nre,eut employed upon the Chagres river a sufficient
umbsr of boats carry at least hundred persons
,ross per day, and credibly informed that
oome Of these capable of carrying one hun
aed half barrels But should there be any thing like
the number at Chages that has been stated
:. "a doubtful if accommodations can be obtained to
tho tent necessary to ensure their speedy passage to
tho Pacific There have been depar lures from any
TT StataS forC
Nsw York, for more than six weeks, and those from
this mort number but two, carrying about eighty pea
all told which falls far short of the calculation,
made nv the papers through the country.
The Crescent City, which leaves in few days will
- al nrobability be the first to enter Chagres under
th present excited state of affairs and the owners wa
are determined to use all endeavers to fa
u;tate the transhp ent Of her passengers to Pana
mn where it is likely the British mail steamer
vbich .tops at that port once month, will be in
rsad,pess to convey them down the coast The
,.,+ accounts from Valparaiso, Callao. and from
cuavsouil reported large number Of American. Chi.
IL, and Peruvian vessels in each of those places q.
,'aro v,thout employment and ready to embrace IT,
rtupity that would lead to active business. .,
any description.
c,.o opr last notice Of the movement, NJ sh;os
.a for California; there has been an acquisition If
o,,. ,x or eight MORE among which is the brig robr
nan now preparing to SAIL and also the beautiful br;o
r,,ma prescott daily expected from Charleston which
o,o to be got ready with despatch for the same e,
tination,
PoAcrIcAI. DIRECTIONS TO PERSONS ABOUT TO CROSS
TIE IsTHMUs PANAMA
1 Ascertain from the Consul Of New Granada, In
this city the DC
circular 10 s its SCENTS abroad stating that such
mt indispenssbls to foreigner Wishing to
2 Upon your arrival at Chsgrss, take your baggage
at once 20 the custom house. wnere you will ex asr
but little delay Then hurry out of the village
petition ought to be Of small size. This is called
piraeuan Is about % feet long, and navigsted by
men to Cruces ought not to excssd sI2, unless in.
deed an more ased traffic may have had the effect Of
raising the prices
Cberep get the steward to provide for you basket of
provisio sufficient for two or three dsys-such
cold fowls or other poultry hard boiled eggs fresh
n eat. bread alitte tea, sugar, SALT &c Milk may be
procured at the huts the river Take with you an
aEtna,n or machine for boiling water, tin cup, a
kpifs and forkin fact bear in mind that you to
be wholly depep dent upon your own resources.
4. Avoid spirituous liquors aud sailed meats. few
pls.se of good wine. to those who have been in the
habit Of using It, can do no harm.
s would recommend every one to take from two
to four grains Of sulphae Of qunne the first thing in
the morning in glsss of wine, while on the river
Should you be detained in Panama. take a similar
dose once or twice week This Is the advice of the
mort en- Inc nj ply stefan in England.
9 Do not sleep out OF your boat, unless you happen
to reach settlemeot at night: bear the heat bear
the mo'qutoes; doanythng rather than expose your
self the night air, which Is the source Of every ILL
ness in that climate.
T. There are two places on the river Chagres, from
whence q road leads to Panama Gorgona Is the first
at which you will arrive. Cruces is about five miles
higher up Your bostmsn will probably try to induce
you dsembark at the former place do not be per-
suaded 10 do II is further from Panama the road
Ia
3. Take rpecial cara that your baggage be reduced
In 10 It's smallest possible compass. mule load con-
si,ts of two trunks, on each eide Of the animal
and you can put a bag or gun case between the two
Do not large chests they have to be placed
ways on the mule cost double, and from the
of the path, stand fair chance Of being knocked to
pieces sgainst the rocky sides.
O. The riding mules will be hired to you with saddle
ard bride, and the cargo beasts With their packs so
that you need not provide yourself with either The
PROPER price 81 for the one and 81 for the latter
10 There is but one Hotel In Panama the acoommo-
dntiop wretched and ru nously dear the st
charge being 81 day there are however many families
who receive dodgers for So per die for less
thee yen will End out BY inquiry OF any respectable
foreign resident, of whom there several. Do
attempt to mp out, live under tents they have
no idea Of the climate who suggest such pfssesdios
March which dry and comparatively pleasant, the
atten rt would amount TO madness
II The Patriot dcubloon Is worth at least $40 in Pa
nama do take lees for It the istegral parts of
the coin Of course, valuable in tn tame proper
ton.
IL Bear In minditbess general rules. Avoitt the sun;
keen within the house during the day escbew fruits,
even when ripe oranges ia moderation may be except
ed Do not touch the oysters they are very tempting,
but from ipt,rmixture Of copper, are almost GER
tan TO produce collie Wear Han bel mex. 10 the skin,
by day and night. Be civil ana courteous to the
tives, aud they will do anything for you
There tuggrtt.ons ar offered by one who has twice
crossed the lsthmus If Panama Their only object is
the benefit OF the hundreds who will probably un der.
tax h. before Information
ug the climate the customs OF the coontry be
made general Should any ierson feel DESTROYS Of
pg from whence Shey emanate, the editor is
sLlcd TO satisfy him.
New York, December 10, 1s4s.
EXCITEMENT IN New OpLEANs-fRIsH DErEc-
TIVE Police AssAnEp The greatest excitement
prevailed in the Third Municipality yesterday owing
tx fact that among the passengers who arrived In
the NOR ming, bosId British vessel were, 1t
said lumber Of the rish detective pslice, who took
pr omin. ut part in the conviction or the Irish patr