The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-25

from the United States had arrived at San Fran
cisco Capt Stout had left Oregon City on the 3ist
OF November. At that time, the discovery fgold
mines at Fort Vancouver and at another point about
300 miles from the city, attracting much atten-
ton. Some OF the dust that had been brought from
the former place, was shown to Capt s., and pro-
the California mines. A party. Of sixty persons
chartered schooner, IN the early part OF NOvem-
ber prOvlsioned her for six months, and LETT Ore
goR City tor the point alluded ts. They were alb
sent some thirty days when Captain Stout sailed;
with luck, or had fallen into tram that would
lead them 70 the dsposites. They had but three
hundred miles to 60, which could be performed In
two days.
The brig Belfast sails again with passengers for
San Francisco. She he'd been in the employ OF
Messrs. How land u Aspmwai, and believe will
De retained In the same service tor the purpose
facilitating the transit of passengers The steam
ers cannot carry all who come here-hundreds
come from all parts OF the world, expecting to get
berlhs and to be accommodated before these who
have regularly purchased tickets, and because they
are not supplied with their llIiberal requests, or
rather demands, reports are circulated and letters
written detsming the character OF Mr.. Nelson, our
consul, and the agent of the steamers. He 10 most
uDJustly abused, simply because he attends to his
duty without pariay or favor, yet civil and cour'
teOus to all who do not the brute. HIS position
at this moment. Is not the most enviable. He is
not allowed moments peace; hordes of excited
beings, rough from the wilds OF the West, assall
H!W III private apartments ana In presence OF
his family. His position as consul offers him nell
ther protection or remuneration, but has subjected
HIM to heavy Outiays TO maintain the dignity OF the
position he holds, to say nothing of the cost
tertainments which necessarily follow the office OF
The Brush bark John R,tson sailed on the l4th
for San Francisco, with l20 passengers, all
she could accommodate. The bark was for
Warded by Mr.. Lewis, the British consul, who, by
the way, has proved himself of the best trends
the American has IN Panama His exertiens III
their behalf, and his good advice gwen In kindly
manner, and his readiness to aid them, have given
States. Mr.. J. B. Feraud, long time u s. con-
sui at this place. and at Senator to the Ora
madam chamber, has also been conspicuous in his
good works TO our people. He Is ever ready to
happy to be enabled to show every courtesy and at
ientOn within his power. He speaks English
tluentlN has been IN the United States and in Eng
land, and ls possessed OF fund Of valuable infor-
nation, which, with his kindly offers Hospitality
are always at the service Of any respectable Ame-
rcan.
There are but two ships now in port-the Bremen
ship Humboldt, from Bremen, with coal waiting
the arrival Of the Oregon. Sne leaves for the
islands to load guane for home. The Belfast Is the
other, and will leave in few days Capt Stout,
OF the mail line mentioned above, is doing much
good here In assisting and advising emigrants.
Al present, there are but about one hundred and
fifty persons here waiting tor an opportunity. The
greater part of these take the steamer. The arrl-
val OF the Falcon and Crescent City are looked for
every hour.
We have beautiful weather; no diseases, except
those arising from excuses, and they are few, If
any.
A gentleman, connected with the custom
house informs me that 300 persons only left
this port tor San Francisco since the excite
ment broke out, all of whom, with but few
exceptions behaved themselves worthy OF Amc-
nected with the route from Chagres to this place,
with few words OF caution and advice to those
purpos,Dg coming, which | will reserve for tho
next In the meantime beg to offer the enclosed
They are ali from the United States, and many Of
them have figured cOnspicuously IN the war with
Col. G. w. Hughes, Gen. William Norris Captain
John May, }. J. williams, A. H Vaudeville, George
stoddsrd George Waleott, John J. Mspes, epginsers
Carey, H M. Milnor, Clarkson P. Hall, Benjamin
Burns James OBrien, Z. H Burr, John Wright, VIM.
W Stump, H. H. o'C.il.sban, Robert B. Jsrvis VIM.
j. Corcofap; J. Dunglison, Wash Hopper, James
Armstrong, Francis H Cole, William Hindes, r, w.
Petberbridge, James W. O'Brien, David Taisi, rod,
PANAMA, February 6, 1S49
american Chayacfer-InRuence of the Discovery of
Gold on the United States Gen. Southeastern.
w California, 8'c.-Ho,oland f. Aspinwall-
americans Deceived-I Information as to Chngres
Routs-Ron. j. q. Furaud and Jas. G. Bennett
! left New York, accompanied by my lady, on
the 9Th January last, for California. propose a
voluntary letter, touching on general subjects In
teresting and to the interest of Americans. Ame-
rlcans are noted throughout the world for noble
ness of character alone belonging to them
discenable In the high and low. am happy IN
saying this has been acknowledged by many s.
tinguished gentleman here, OF different countries,
the mixture OF characters neces-
sarily belonging to general emigration. Never
has u circumstance In the history OF any country
tended TO draw 30 much from the intelligence of
Its people as has the discovery Ut gold In CafOr-
MIA from the United States. Ii would seem Pro-
violence has, by the discovery gwen The only means
possible tor the extended power and wealth of
America, making California and Oregon at once
The most prominent portions OF the world. TINS
latter idea you would have readily conceived had
you been here at the departure Of the steamer
California, or, | may say, the "May Flower"
with passengers ready to plant the standard Of tree
and equal rights. General Smith feels happy In
his responsible situation, having no doubt Of re-
Celving the aid Of Americans IN maintaining laws
he will make agreeable to government instruc-
tions General smith Is the abIest and best man
that could have been appointed. The appointment
will honor the administration Of President Polk,
and be ever associated with the early history of
the settlement OF San Francisco vicinity, and the
gold regions, as most prominent and ind spensable
TO the well.beIpg Of Americans and the American
government He has now with HIM a strong body
guard OF true Americans, the strongest consisting
OF many Of the most intelligent aud respectable
Anne TlcBn ladies'
The steamer California left on the Goth ult, with
lear 3G0 passengers
Americans, since leaving New York, have
al been deceived and disappointed. was an
innocent victim, with thirty-five others. A
vessel was chartered al New York arrangements
made Tor conveyance 10 San Francisco, and pas
sage paid to Panama. On arrival at Chagres, the
agent OF the New York house politely informed the
party he had no money-they must take care of
themselves. The noD-tuItment of contract to
ne, is an additional expense OF five hundred dol
lars, ! therefore, with reason, advise payment tor
promises only to end Of route, by the conveyance
taken. IL is a bad policy 70 anticipate others, TO
90 what you and chance can alone 80 with re-
prese nations regarding the Chsgrcs route was
convinced before leaving New York they were un-
true. find Chsgres, GorgoDa, Cruces and Pana-
ma, as healthy as any Of the West Indies may
ray more 20. Panama, in particular, is delightful.