The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-08

suant to petition or decree signed by large
strength OF the feeling in Mr. Kings favor. The
affair, however, was not at all satisfactory to the
friends of that genteman-the attendance slim, and
the speaking mezgre-enthusiasm none.
Col. Fremont, who is on both tickets for Senator
will, of course, be sent to Washington from this
district M. King, although solemnly ablurng
all connection with party, will get the nomination
on the wing ticket with MIR. Fremont. DR.. Gwinn,
Mr. Halleck, Gen. Green, and a host of others are
aspirants from the opposite party. For the office
Of Governor we have the names of Peter III. Bur-
nett, w. M. Stewart, w. s. Sherwood for Lieut.
Governor, J. McDougal, +. j.. Llppu for Repre-
sentatives TO Congress Edward Gilbert, editor of
the Alta California;, Rodney M. Price, (purser
in the navy and naval store keeper for this place)
G; w. Wright, l.. Dent, w. Shannon, and others
The wings have not publicly made their choice
The next subject in importance 10 the elections
which take place on the 18th inst, is the irregu-
lanty of the mails. The murmuring upon this
score Is deep and universal; nothing can exceed
the feeling OF disappointment and chagrin, in all
classes that succeeds the ARRIVAL Of the steamers.
Since July last, up to the arrival of the Panama,
few days ago, no mails were received and our adj
vices from the States were only such as were
brought by private hands, by the Empire and
Crescent City. It's greatly regretted that some
arrangement could not have been made for the
transportation OF the mails by these steamers until
those Of Mr.. Law were ready. A public meeting
was called, few nights since, to consider the SUBJ
ject and devise means to insure more regularity.
The managers of the Atlantic steamers have been
severely censured No blame whatever is attach
ed TO the line this side, 1t performs now more
than the duty required by law, and has been at
much inconvenience and outlay IN waiting at
Panama for the arrival of the mails from
your side. For the past three months, the
steamers have been detained at that port for
many days, at heavy expenses, and mourning
the dspleasure of hundreds of anxious persons:
for other reason than to obtain a mail
frem the United States. The Pacific mail line
Is now complete, and will perform a seml-monthly
trip from Panama TO San Francisco. The Unicorn,
the fourth vessel In the service, arrived here on
the 9Th ult, with the American colors flying at
the peak an event that has since given no little
matter tor discussion. Her right, a foreign bot
tom, 10 display the American flag seems to be de-
nied and ON all sides the propriety IS stoutly ques
toned and indeed, II Is rumofed that Commo-
dore Jones intends making an examination to-
morrow, and # the authority 10 not satisfactory, she
vii undoubtedly fall prize TO the squadron. Ii
is asserted, that she is as fair a prize
e er captured by national vessel. The affair
upon proper examination, may amount to nothing,
AS is possible she has temporary privilege from
government.
The long looked for steamer Senator arrived
on the 25th, In passage OF twenty lone days from
Panama, beating the Unicorn seven days. Her
owners are about TO place her on The route 10 Sa-
cramento City, for which place she will leave in
the course of the coming week. She is in perfect
order. and VIII prove IA rich speculation TO those
interested. The travel and trade TO and from Sa-
cranento are Immense, and now more than one
hundred vessels are regularly and profitaby en-
ployed between the two places. The Senator is
well calculated for the river, and will prove her
self a singing thorn 10 the miserable apologies
for steamers that are now IN the exclusive rank of
passenger conveyance. There have been few
small steamers, those | have alluded 10 above,
constructed here, which will remain, as long
they exist above water, monuments of The igno-
rance and stupidity Of the constructors or proec-
tors. They are less calculated Tor the navigation
Of he IA 10 nd he r.. ni IA Era
than Whitehall boat IL suited TO traverse the
Atlantic. Three or four good boats, such as run
IN the habor OF New York, placed upon the vari-
Gus routes 20 Sacramento, Stockton, san Joaquin,
San Pueblo de Lou, or to Sonoma, would realize
more In one month, than could be produced in
one year at home. The propeller Mchim from
New Orleans, was purchased on her arrival by
parties here at the ektravagant sum ~ sixty-iive
thousand dollars and N now running successfully
between san Francisco and Sacramento, realizing
monthly more than the cost OF vessel. Her best
time IN making The run, which ~ estimated at
about ia miles, was performed ln seventeen
fire sies5eTs. Any of the river boats in or about
New York, could easily accomplish the run in less
than eight hours.
A small lrou steamer, called the Mint, not larger
than ships boat, was put together here for the
river navigation, but, upon trial was found tn be
a comp lete failure, lnasmuch as she cannot carry
twelve persona, and Is liable to be swsmped m the
hc IbOr duung any oil the moderate afternoon blows.
Mr.. Judd, Prime Minister TO The King OF the
Islands, accompanied by two princes,
or Of his Royal Illahness, arrived here a few
weeks since, On their way to Washington, Lon
don, and Paris. They leave to-day IN the steamer
California. Mr.. Judd has in his possession crush
ng documents IN relation 10 the late singular At
nok OF the French Admiralupon the rights of his
Hawaiian MaIesty. His visit TO the United States
md Europe II osiensibly for the purpose of placing
be matter before the respective governments, but
he education Of the two young chiefs Is, IN my
1psion, the paramount object Looking over
lie OF Sandwich Island papers, found what is be-
ieved 10 be fair version oi the whole tran g.
ion, which / forward for the benefit OF your
rsders.
Charles Eames, Esq, L S. Commissioner TO
lie Sandwich tlluds, who has been detained here .
or more ihan month, awaiting the pleasure of
bur Specializing Commodore to forward him to his
has now fortunately settled the busl-
ltss tor which he was commissioned Mr.. Judd, .
u his official capacity, and with full diplomatic
,owers from the King, has been treating with Mr.;
.ames during the past Two weeks. The result OF
heir JOINT sbors j. a complete and satisfactory
rep between the two gOyeTnments, which viii
cave to-day IN charge OF gentleman lOr wash
urion. did not learn the principal points, but
,sgc reason oassert that our government, through
fr. Esmcs, has ercurcd all, IL not more, than u
iad reason to hope ter. Mr.. y. remains here tor
short time, ard 90 his official business is az
nd, II course his resignation follows.
An inveFuga'ion Of the affairs or business OF the
has been going on Tor some tune,
BY order Of Gen Riley. The new collector, Mr.. .
hrA'aAf'
'eruIt ham ~ san Diego.
Gen. smiih was Ut Oregon. On his way hither-
Sens. Riley and Smith were 90 sun Diego;
The officers Of the coast survey, Who left the
United states N January laEt, are stl here, IN a
.tbte of sfaia qpo, enjoying, a. Mr. Calhoun would
'ay. "Clorioug siege q inactivity" Nothing
ils been done Yet ln pursuance ~ The original OF
isrs some surveys. 1T one or Two Of the bays or
sounds in the vicinity, have been made on private .
account
u the department understood the interests of the
navy and Us officers. every chip lying here would
be recalled OF ordered to- the Southern coast, where
IhcIT presence ~ much more needed tnan IN san
Francisco, and where temptation aud wee are not
quite 30 absorbing" The dignity % the navy .
ne discipline, and usefulness. az Ter as relates
io the vessels IN this barber. would be Immensely
promoted, were they lylrg in ordinary at Norfolk .
or New York.
The naval executions which to- ace in the I
haIbor on the 23b ult, were sod and impressive
spt ctaclc sod, from tie melancholy reflection mat
several human beings were, in an astant, IN all the
yigor Of manhood. 10 be launched INTO eternity. IN /
xpiation Of an outrageous offence against the laws
Tor the better government Of the Navy-mutinuus