The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-06
CALIFORNIA INTELLIGENCE.
FAILING OF THE STEAMSHIP CRESCENT cTTy-eRRAT
EXCITEMENT.

The fine steamship Crescent City, Captain Stod-
dard, took her departure for Chagres, yesterday
afternoon, at a few minutes before two o'clock,
amidst the firing of cannon, and vocferous cheers
from an immense multitude. She had been an
nounced to sail att o'clock; but owing to the great
number Of her passengers, and the confusion pre-
vang, it was found impossible to start at the hour
appointed. About noon, crowds began to assemble
on the pier; some through curiosity, others to bid
farewell to friends and relatives. Among the num-
Der present, we observed many ladies' come to
take what seemed last farewell of those most
dear to them. The excitement on the boat and
pier was very high, and a general feeling OF
hiar,ty pervaded the assemblage. " Is any man
on the dock dead broke g. cried one OF the pas
sengers, at the top of his voice. A darkey,
scarcely answered, when halt dollar struck
his cocoa.nut, and nearly brought HIM down,
which he instantly resented by pockerng the
insult. The individual who threw the money,
thought no doubt, il was worse than useless tor
man TO take silver into a gold region. The scene
was extremely picturesque, and It was amusing to
behold the various dresses OF the passengers, at
tired as they were, some IN India ruboer, some In
differently coored oil coth-white, black, green,
yelow-and some of no color at all. Here was one
with India rubber tent another with lie pre-
server as large as balloon, and pair OF water
proof boots large enough to cover half his car
cass. Every fashion OF hat and cap was put
in requsition-Dutch, French, Italian. Chinese,
Spanish, down to the latest California SLOUGH.
Rifles, muskets, shot guns and revolvers, were to
be seen strapped to the backs and SIDES Of the adj
venturers, prOfusion that seemed to indicate an
invasion Of different character to that OF a gold
region. The steamship Hermann, lying on the
other side of the pier, was filled with spectators
Her decks being covered with snow, which had
been falling fast all the fore part OF the day, some
persons commenced snow balling those on the
dock. The compliment was returned In goo
nd 81 hundreds n.
gagged in the animating sport, which continued Tor
about hat an hour. The balls flew thicker and
faster than at Buena Vista, and reminded one OF
the storming of Chapultepec. The scene wound
I'D by those on board the Hermann running up
white flag on thetop OF an umbrella, although hey
did not surrender till every man In the shroudshad
been shot down The whole scene was extreme
" ludcrous. It will be seen by the annexed list,
that she takes out 305 passengers, among whom is
William H. Sidell, ESQ.,; ne goes out as Chief
Engineer of the Panama section, tor the location
and survey of the proposed Chagres and Panama
railroad.
Cornelius schermsrhoru, Albert Powell, R; Bseu.u,
W. c. smith VIM. Hiswsll, Jos. +. Smith John WAds-
worth, BENZ. Brown, @ F. Hotchkise, Wm Coleman,
Charles Cary, Samuel McWhinnsy. Charles Curtis
Amos NJ Marsh Elias c. Taylor, Martin Ashley, VIM.
R.'S.a FSs ssG1Y s cnus L Da
Brownen W C. Brewster, j. 3. Vreelsnd. q Giddiugs,
jr.; Jas Reed, A. W Took, Peter Beams, WIN Biinn,
l.. B. Munson, B H Munson, Jas H. Pearson. jackson
Ludy, Jos. Burr, Davis Tyre, Sas Fuller, David Full
ler WIN. Lipp. J. Nelson, e. E. Nelson, j. Cambsl Au-
gustus H. Potter, stephen E Parker, D. w Mattison,
David Fay Jesse Billiard John Loutt, Sam B. Starr,
Jas. Greer. H. Demarsst Gsorge W Demarest, VI.
P:ssoSy :n pp To. Vsn Dsas
Lang Ch Carter, s. A. Cook, F. Duel, d. Baker.
Archibald d Graham Ell Martin. John Ryerson, John
cock, DR. Thos Payne. william Erwin BENZ X. Knapp,
D T. L Chapman, John Miller, l. E. Truesdell 3. F.
Calvin Day. Peter Robinson, Allen Robinson, Gin.
ton Robinson, David Hawlsy, Z Hull Mr. Hsiliek,
john NS'tr.V 3snns,. aas a,a. Toas
Alfred DeDkly, s. D Dewey, J. Dewey, J. X Man
ming, William Fisher, A. 7. Arnold, B X Mann, j. NJ
Hancock. John s Stewart, e. B. Lane, A. B. Solomon,
W. w. Dean, d N Simonson. J. NJ. simpson, G.
Potter, Z. 8. Zsbriskir, Z. woodward, i. Mcca.,
Tbos. Waller, Capt. Geo W. Taylor Ssmi L Bru nell,
T. w George, James Furmsn, Philip Randall, w H.
Hampton, W Taylor, Won Syeke, w. Loveri ng Jr,
NAV s. Crane r. J.%s: Van Antwerp W. c. Dsirs:,
J. s Bailey, r w. Livingston, James Aunett, NJ. F.
Morse, A.: A: vantins W W. Peck: James Smith, z.
J. Dsvoe, j. F Deming Ira D. Io6, Ashsel H: De-
raw Isasc H. Storm, J. N Goodhue, Lewis j. Multi
Nathan Porter, A. A. Hyatt, Rufus Csnaeld. F. B.
Evsrritt, w. X. Mittsr, T. George North s Cobb,
A. Patrick, NJ. M Cushing, Clark Utter, Lyman E.
Nunroe. w. Comstosk, James Cooper, Demning.
A Van Duser, George Nc Ai'ter J. Stanford, D.
J. NJ smilton N. l.. Carman, j. NJ. Spencer, William
Head, Robert Wells, J. ": D. suydam, w ssdsr,
Bordmsn, e Nj Cook, G. p Fox W. w Miohasls E.
Jewett A. Paris r. Spear, G Edwardson, J. Herring,
Cr.son. Morris Buchmau, La.aei woods, Dr. T A.
Austin. J. +. Boynton, Thompson g. A Grant, r.
GeT S, civ HeI as IKE Lewis Gss.s and seven
sons w Nirrnans w. II. Sidell II A. Morris Geo II
Buckley. Daniel Gross, c: Brandy, BUCK 2, Ea'
J. Gurnsy. N d. Crane, H. Hengg. Tnomss Andrews,
Charles Kelsey, w. Culver, +. Middiebrook Edward
A. Runk, W. J. Lewis Alsxauier Bunnsil. Henry
Race Joseph southsrd, Peter Smith, Thso. Johnson,
II Tayior, c. Zabriskis, E M vankleek, q. A. Rice.
mond, Orchard, Jesse Lions, Gilbert Hail. James
Munssl, George Palmer, Amos Hewitt, c. Wseks,,
Lewis Miller, Eiishs McDufy. q X. Rabbit, w.
Mason, Thomas Maher, Ransom Clifton, Samuel Ksl'
lum, w. A Dibbls ard 2 others, Samuel SNOW VIM.
@ W. Dickinson, samuel Peasants, Hugh Martin,
Luther Martin, Spencer Roberts ) N. Douglass, c.
Cornell E Cornell A. Cornell, s, s. Psul, Charles F.
Pstrrp John Hin, J. Caldwell. D. w. Mason, John
Coyle, Terence Cox, s. Hutchins, D. Yorks D. Jones,
N'S ThI,ss Mar. Promsn Charles Nh
jerJ v Durham, = Lutherheid, jacob Apgar.-
Total sos
SAILING OF THE STRAFFoRD-DEpARTuREo OF THE
New YORK MINING CoMPANY,-Inls noole bark,
with her precious living freight, got under weigh
and stood out to sea at early hour on Sunday
morning, accompanied by the steamt1g Samson
and host of friends, who sought this last oppor-
tunity of bidding farewell and Godspeed to as no.
BILE a band OF adventures as ever left their homes
for a country "tar off and distant" We were
particularly excited by thorough examination
iOf The internal uuu W,
mp. The bark, which was purchased aud htted
ap by this company, measures about 40o tons,
having tween decks, the whole leneth 0, wh'ch
on either side is neatly and comfortably fitted up
with double tiers of single bertbs, and from I'M
medlately forward of the main hatch, with double
berths, eiviag ample sleeping accommodation TO
every individual. Abatt the main hatch are ar
ranged the mess tables. yielding comfort aud CON
venence while nourishiug the inner man. Away
ait is fitted up admirably selected library, com
pr sing works on every subject, and consisting
of fully 5000 volumes These are the individual
contributions OF the members and generous dona-
lions from the Bible and Tract Societies. For the
amusement and enlivenment OF the company
splendid piano and numerous other musical In
siruments have been presented to these fine tel
lows; and, TO crown all, elee club has been
formed, numbering of no ordinary sound
and sweetness. The police of the snip par
takes of the same complete arrangement as the
social org anisaton AT the roll of\the drum,