The New York herald., 1849-02-24


there has been tremendous STIR among the ALI
gators Of the Islhmus, who have been basking un-
molested IN the genial sun for so many ages They
are taken by surprise; and It the hunters get bitten
occasionally, or are a little disappointed at the
large size Of the elephants in these regions, they
must bear the inconvenience that must necessarily
attend the pilgrim, with philosophical comPosure.
For m.ne own part, when left New York cak
culated the chances OF the voyage, and concluded
that the chances OF ever reaching California were
much against me. Indeed, made up my mind that
could never arrive there, and II ever do, shall
consider II SO much gain--a most agreeable disap-
Polniment. For who, after reading from day to
day the horrible accounts OF the !sthmus, in the
private and public circle, could, with his reason
about him, ever deem that he could ever pass it
safely! And now, the immediate prOspect of fight
ing on our arrival at San Francisco, instead OF
digging the brilliant and fascinating stuff, Is not
altogether agreeable, when we might have fought
and died for our country's sake In Mexico, without
gong near 10000 or II 900 miles, including the aw
currency is bad In Chagres, at Gogona, at Cruces,
and at Panama. DoubloOns are worth $l6 in San
Francisco, and have been down to $l3. There is
there great scarcity OF small change, so the Cape
Horn boys had be tier line their pockets we'll with
dimes, halt Dimes eagles, halt eagles, and Amerl-
can coin generally.
The rains have ceased. All here will be of
next week. The road, or dehle, or P,zarro's foot
path tor his bandttl, Is drler. bur not less rocky
ind subterranean, and frightful and impossible;
the natives are not less rapaciOus and dishonest,
many passengers having lost their entire baggage,
and most OF US have lost part of our baggage after
paying $lO and $40 per trunk or buRdle, and $40,
80, and $25 per mule, and from $40 to 800 and
e25 tor Q canoe. The coal ship HuInbold Is here,
and will probably take the place of the Panama
or Oregon, II they do not arrive, It being reported
that the Panama has returned to New York with
broken cylinder, DC.
The Orus Is at Chagres, whose gallant and
brave commander | was proud to shake by the
hand, and who was quite lion here as he
de N he He moi looa m
Captain j. l.. Fowler, the Boston pilot, who 30
nobly lowered and dashed into the Crescent
City's lne.boat amid a severe blow in the gulf
stream, off Hatteras, and saved the life of a man
whs was washed from the wheel house.
A gentleman came in just now, and wanted to
inform the Americans that $50 miles from Pana-
ma, there are 100 600 head Of cattle belonging to
the churches OF Panama,-that Panama and the
surrounding country has resources for 20 900 stran-
gers. Mr.. Robinson, the agent of H. * A., In San
Francisco, now on his way up in the c., vouched
for this. give 1t as l receivedn.
Capt. Weure, one of the most experienced, &C.
eomphshed and bravest sailors of the seas, has
three schooners, Zone OF which has already salled)
and by the noble steamer California, which must
be source of infinite pleasure to our friends in
America. who now doubtless have fears that we
are all under ground by cholera, black vomlt,
(alas too many OF us are gone y &c, instead OF
being about to depart on long voyage on a coast
parts Of which are difficult of navigation at this
season of the year
California papers, requesting exchange, and says
that he figs sold for their respective weight in
gold, and saw 4 blanket, belonging to Captain
Phelps, (who accompanies him, and who is said
to be a glorious fellow sold for $50. might go
on in facts OF this kind tor pages, but Qn, smuch
as Mr. Frederick Mallus has promised me that he
would walk right straight up TO the HeyGd Office,
and take out his watch, and stand a severe ques-
toning for halt an hour,) will simply say that he
has got more gold than he can prudently spend in
this life, and carries hunk IN his pocket weighing
four ounces, with which an Indian stubbed his toe,
picked up amid imPrecations OF Ill luck and gladly
old 70 Mr.. Mallus tor dirty shirt he mad in his
addlsbag. Mr. Mallus says that California con-
aims some 40, 600. inhabitants; the population Of
San Francisco and the mines he has no conception
Of. There are 300 houses In San Francisco, two
hotels, one accommodating about 100, and the
other 200 Provisions were plenty on the 18th
September. o. the States and their supplies Yet
The increase OF population may enable the Amer-
can adventurer or speculator In supplies to reap a
golden harvest Messrs. Mallus and Phelps leave
IN the morning at O'Clock, and this is the latest
despatch they take, as have just taken supper
with them, and they soon retire tor the night. II
is now p, M, Thursday, Jan. rs, ls49.
Two millions of dollars in specie passed the
lsthmus to-day for the Bank Of England, via ia
maica, DC. Where's Benton, Calh oun, Webster,
Clay, Clay ton, and where's the eloquent and patri
otlc Criuenden, and where's Old Zack For Gods
cake, tell these gentlemen to STIR their sumps, and
flash their eyes like rifle, and arouse themselves
enable the Americans to get possession of at least
onehalf of the lsthmus for the transit Of gold and
silver to the American mint, and for the benefit of
enterprlsing Americans. The British have had the
monopoly Tor two hundred years, and think it
is high time that our country should have at least
their little finger IN this highway of nations Cape
Horn alone will net answer for the transit OF our
riches IN California. The idea Is utterly prepos-
tefOus. Send on magnetic despatch to our lead
ing statesmen on these points, and arouse them
before II is too late. British vessels are arriving
here every day with silver and gold from the whole
coast OF the Pacific, and the Lord only knows how
much gold dust from California is crossing the
Isthmus under the guise OF silly er from Mazatlan,
Peru, DC. Come, come, wake up, gentlemen; and
on you and me, Mr. B may rest the stupendous
responsibility TO the present and coming genera
tons OF arousing our country to a OF the
importance OF immediate action in this business.
Wake up, wake up, Americans, and treat with the
New Granadians In time, or all may be lost, as
legislation to ensure permanent transit over the
sary at this moment. Well, think have done
all In my power TO awake the Americans, and
leave the rest to Mr.. 3. II he will only set about
il forthwith, am sure the work will be done, and
done quickly. Adleu. STEPHEN H. BRANCH.
P. ST. send notice for a pugilistic exhibition
at the Americana tomorrow night, and the pro.
clamation of the Governor OF the province of
Panama.
TO THE SPORTING PUBLIC.
grand Spsrring Exhibition to take place at the
AMERICAN HOTEL on Thursday evening, January
IS, 1912 at TX O'Clock on which occasicn the follow
ing Gentlemen will positively appear and spar. n.
YANK OF N HAMILTON
CORNELL CORNELL
ENGLISH NED FRRNCHY, ALIAS SiKEsrY
JACK SIXTH Tom WHITE
Price Of admission so cts.
The exhibition was prevented from taking place
y the authorities.
think you have at least $50 closely written
ages on the way; so look out for them. In or out
l the mines, s. II. b.
VALPARAISO.
On examining the NUcuro an1 Concrete, we
find but little Of interest In them. They notice the
arrival Of the California, and eulogze the appear
ance and construction OF that vessel in the highest
terms. The departures fer California, as shown
by the list OF passports given for that destination.
still continued numerous; during the three days
mentioned, above SO persons left. We notice that
.-.o or ,ho covpno conalafed of ~ or more