The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-16

Aea~s of Conveyance to Cahforwia-Dsaths,
&c. &c.
Mr. BKNNETT.-
The ship Philadelphia went over to Pagoda, a
short distance from Panama, and which contains
some 700 inhabitants, to discharge her coal, when
she will return here and take off some Of the pas
sengers lmmedately-tnose who have purchased
tickets in the California having the precedence of
passage; but think it will be some time ere we
get of. There are poor facilities for dscharging,
and want Of energy near the equator, which will
retard our advance. The sickness is dreadfully
fatal among the natives between this and Chagres
We have hospital here, ut It can be called SOY
and many OF the passengers fiom the various yes
sells that arrived at Chagres are sick there.
The British Consul NJ this place Is most excel
lent man; indeed, have seldom seen a more ac-
compllshxd, aud amisbe, and accommodating gen.
teman. He is one OF natures nubemsn. never
received such couItesies from stranger as have
received from Mr.. Lewis, the Brush Consul. The
American Consul, Mr.. Nelson, has also treated
nary kindness, tor which am truly grateful. Mr.
ZaCIs0D, the agent Of Rowland IL Aspinwall, Is
aso perfect gentleman, and seems to do all his
power 10 promote our welfare. All who are agents
In our transit 10 Francisco would doubtless, effect
our jou ney 10 Francisco more rapidly II they had
the Strengthening brerzes of the North to give them
mole energy, and had stronger laborers 10 obey
their Inst uctioDs; but under all the circumstances
think they are doing all in their power to promote
our highest welfare.
There Is a report this morning that the passage
in the Philadelphia will be from 800 to $l75, which
still think high but when we consider that -four
Is $40 pr barrel, perhaps may do the agents and
principals injustice In publicly censurlag them,
80 will not until see what will be their haal
arTangemt nts. The truth Is, there are many
lumors circulating constantly among the panlc-
stricken passengers, that 1t Is harI to learn the
truth ON any subject.
A lady, only ten years OF age, was married
ID a3em r hut WI MAJ
place implicit cenfiden In its truth. Females
mature more RAPIDLY here than In any other part of
the earth. Al eight and nine there is sometimes
every indication OF womanhood. saw the young
lady Of ten, who was married to-day, and was
utterly astOnished at her maturity. she was ex-
tIemely beautiful, and very devoted to her young
lover.
Two more passengers have died. have not
learned their names. A passenger Of the Crescent
Ci.y,. who attended Mr.. Myers, OF New York, and
Cho helped to carry hum Nc 10 hls grave; SAID that
and Mr.. Myers are all buried eide by side. Messrs
Dunbar and Hayford, Of Rhode Island, emigrants
10 California, assumed the superintendence Of Mr.
Myers effects. Mr. Taylor, OF Rhode Island, was
buted IN one of the paths of Pizarro's BAN
dlti, whose hillOck will be a terror to emigrants
who dare to cross the Isthmus OF Daneu in coming
ye.n.
trains in these latitudeslO months in the year and
even during thestwo remaining months it sprinkles
occasionally 30 hard TO astOnish the natives.
The thunder and Tightening here are terrific. They
tors and rattle snakes look CLASSY about the eye.
We had a shock OF an earthquake here last night,
which lasted some seconds. 1t created quite
sensation among the emlgrants small lizard
got into the ear OF an emgrant who came In the
ship John Benson. who lives near the shore, which
neatly killed HIM; but ! understand he Is doing
tolerably well. Mr.. Seyber OF the Benson, is lying
very low, In the hospital.
The ruins of this place are melancholy tobehold.
Millions OH millions have been expended, in past
ages The cid Spanish had water-works, whose
relics are now visible, that must have cost five
times that the Croton water-works. They are
within short distance OF the gates Of the city, and
are wonderful to behold, indicating they dc the
magnifcence that once existed here, and the count
Truly, &C., s. H. BRANCH.
PANAMA, IN. CD Jan. 13, ls49.
Ssekwess a~d Deaths the IsthmSs-T The Effects of
those ,cho haze D,ed-Ancient NATURALIZATION
-SDece-Ihe Emghsh, &c. &c. src.
Mr.. Bennett
Four natives were buried yesterday before break
fast, who died OF Asiatic cholera.
The Governor Of the Province Of Panama, and
suite, left for Chsgres yesterday (having received
lncontestable evidence of the violence Of the cho
lera among emigrants and natives along the whole
Isthmus five out of dying in the canoes COM
ing up from the vessels recently arrived from New
Orl. ans) to establish quarantine regulations, in
tending to quarantine all vessels from all parts of
the earth, thirty days. This will be hard news
for the vessels arriving at Chagres, having passen
gers for California. The argument of the Cover
nor Is, that provisions are very scarce In every
town and city on the lsthmus and that the facili-
ties tor leaving Panama are very limited on &C.
count of the nOn-arrlval OF the steamer and other
vessels; and thar black vOmit, yellow fever,
bilious, intermittent, and the cholera and famine
will depopulate this whole region. Igve you the
argument as 10 reported here. 1t seems hard for
our country men TO be thus impeded In their course.
You have the argument, ami can form your own
opinion as to the expedlency OF the course adopted
by the Cove rnment ut Panama
The weather Is very warm, (although it is winter
here,) and hazardous for the stouest TO expose
the mise Ives TO the SUM- The Philadelphia is dis
changing her coal, and may or may not be in
readiness !vf departure In one or two weeks.
Wnst the passage will be IN her, no mortal can
tell, the rumors are 80 contradictory.
Messrs. Dunbar, Of New York, / believe, and
Hsyioid, OF Rhode Island, agent tor M Angel,
Mr.. Myers, late of Poughkeepsie, and recently
-four merchant in Broad street, New York, who
died at Cruces Part Of his effects they have,
ma, where they will sell them or carry them to
California. Mr.. Hsyfoid sent home Mr.. Taylor's
ba. gage, and part OF Mr.. Tafts, (Mr. Taylor's
travelling companion,) through mistake, which Is
a source Of much regret to Mr.. Taft l say these
things tor the benefit Ut their TRENDS the States,
who must be watching US with intense solictude.
MIR. Homes effects, ut least his watch and money,
were stolen before he died; and what became Of
his outfit, | have not learned. Captain Elliot's
eff, cts were sold here yesterday at auction. Lieut..
Williamson was the largest purchaser His double
barrel rifle sold for $40 U;msead died very soon
indeed, as learn, and was TO have gone from here
TO California as mate of a schooner. Of the effects
OF Lucket, Birch and others, who have died,
know nothing.
j attended the great cathedral this morning,
(Sunday,) and must say that the music and cere.
monies were grateful my heart, after the solemn
scenes OF the past week. The attendance was
not large; youth, and age, and decreptude, and
competence, and penury, and rags kneellng side
by tlde Some Six or eight priests, OF various
grades, were present. As l gaZed on these
splendid ruins-at the images, paintings and
costly decorations, and took a retrospect of