The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-09-27
Correspondence Of tbs Republic.
San FRANCISCO. Aug I. 1910

ings on in these dggins. arrived here after
weary pilgrimage of over four months, by way Of
the Rio Grande, Chihuahua, Yanos, Santa Cruz
and Tucson, on the 10Th Of last month; having from
necessity put into San Diego in distress took the
steamer California, and reached here two days
after While speaking of the steamers, let me say
that the line il much abused, from the inefiiciency
of the agents both here and at Panama of whom
thecompaints universal. There is no regularity
in their arrival or departure, matter which could
be easily remedied if proper measures were taken
the part of the agents There is no difficulty in
procuring labor here TO coal the vessels discharge
their cargoes, if the current rate is paid il s ex
orbitant, to be sure but there is saving in en-
ploying few men for just as long time as it
would take twice the number TO perform the same
work. II is urged, TOO, that there is great diff
Guilty in procuring crews, but you that
this difficulty ia exaggerated. True, the sailors
demand from y $50 10 $500 per month, but steam
vessel afford TO pay that price, and there is an
abundance of seaiarng men who are tired of stay
ing ashore, spite of the abundance of gold in the
mines Sailing vessels of course have greater diff
hculties to contend with, and the harbor is filled
with them. The only vessel of war here now is the
United States sloop- of-war Warren, with a very
few men aboard. The United States Government
propeller Edith, Captain Mead, is near this place
She is to be used in surveying the harbor, but Cap
tain M. is awaiting the return of Commodore
Jones, who is at stockton, for further orders.
The United States propeller Massachusetts arrived
from the Oregon coast yesterday. The arrivals
from sea have been but few for several days past
Any person who comes here under the expecta-
ton of finding San Francisco blessed with the most
delightful climate in the world, as it has been
marked up be, will find that it has been .marked
mr., n more than ifa heft he VanLaao oay
There is consolation, however-it is regulars
that is you always sure it will be cold in the
morning, more moderate in the middle of the day
and very cold at night. person would about az
soon think OF wearing his clothes here he would
of walking up Pennsylvania avenue in December
in pair of white drilings and straw hat Back
of the hills here it is more comfortabe-perhap l
should say uncomfortable, for it is represented as
being shot tophet." The mines continue to be
productive, yielding to the hard working, ndustri
Gus Iaborer a very handsome reward-frequently a
fortune. The rivers, which have remained higher
for much longer period than usual, owing to the
masses of snow which fell last winter are now be-
ginning to fall. There is said to be much sic kness
at the mines, but, very few people returning
| am inclined to think the accounts exagger
ated II is manifestly for the benefit of the COM
munity here retain as large population as pos
sible in San Francisco.
Fremont returned from the mines on Monday
last, where he had been working party of
the tributaries of the San Joaquin; and dit that his
party took out two pounds of fine gold in t,centy-
one days. At the present time there is somewhat
of stir in the mines relative to the Sonoranians,
who have been there in thousands and daily ar
irving. The Americans had compelled them to
occupy one range, and they chose what are called
the Stanisiaus diggings, which extensive and
rich. Their camp was perfect town of tents and
in it were, am told, fully fpe thousand people.
The American miners considered that they were
augmenting too fast, and meeting was held to de-
wise means to rid the mines of their presence They
were accordingly invited to leave by the st of Au-
gust, | think, but extension of time granted
them till the 10Th. Many of them have wisely taken
time by the foreock, and are now on their way
home, while others are determined to ssstick il
out" If they do not leave, you may rely upon il
there will be trouble. Fully one thousand have
left already, il is said. Most Of these have been
some time in the mines-have done well and do not
grumble At first sight it might appear hard that
the Me1icans and Chlenos should be prescribed
and no other foreigners, while there are all
sorts scattered throughout the gold regions; but
when we look close into the matter il does not APP
near So The Sonoranians come here with their
scores of poems, all their implements and means OF
transportation, provisions and clothing, with the
avowed purpose of returning whence they come
a. soon AS they have acquired suficiency of the
precious metals, without the slightest idea Of set
Ting here, and scarcely leave a dollar here for the
benefit Of the commerce of the country.
The United States have but just concluded long
and bloody war poured out rivers of precious blood
and paid heavy price for the country which Mex
leo never would, never could, have populated OF
rendered available and now her citizens leave their
own rich mineral districts, which they cannot work
owing TO the inability of the government TO protect
them from the Indians, and seek to acquire wealth
upon American soil under American protection
As there is no government yet, it il necessary
for the people TO act in the premises The election
for Judge of the superior court, prefect town coun-
Gil alcaldes, and members of the convention, takes
place to-day and will give you the result
The new collector of the customs has not yet
arrived and the old collector, MIR. Harrison very
tired Of waiting for him. Generals Smith and Ri
ley are expected down here every day from the
mines.
Rents still continue enormously high-a small
story building the plaza renting for 600
per annum. The smallest sort Of n room for an
Office is worth $3.50 per month Speculation is
rife, and fortunes are made in day. The streets
are filed with merchandise Of every description,
Tor want of warehouses, although buildings are
going up by scores every day. The new post Office
IL now in course Of erection. The California has
nearly one hundred passengers engaged, and takes
out a very large amount Of gold dust-the largest
quantity. suspect, that has yet been shipped.
BY the next mail will endeavor to furnish you
with some interesting items of news, and some in
formation respecting this place and the mines, and
the dozens Of new towns and cities that pro-
jectcd or already in existence in this region. ID.
BosToS, Sept. "a, ls49.
The Whgs Of the State are busy at the work Of
organization, and primary meetings are 20 be held