The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-15

Sheh resulted in a personal collision.
Mr.. Bayard Taylor, the talented author OF "Views
AfooS was in San Francisco, after sojoum of few
weeks in Monterey He was about TO leave in day
two for Sacramento, San Joaquin and the headwaers Of
Feather river. Il was his intention to make thorough
exploration OF the northern part OF California, after
which he conemplaes going south as far Mazatlan,
and crossing Mexico BY the way OF Durango, Guadaa-
ara and the chief cities OF interest in the interior Mr.
TAYLOR takes pencil sketches OF the scenery his route,
which will give additional interest 10 the work which we
nav expect from his pen on his return 10 New York
Dr. Judd, who has been for twenty years past resi-.
dent OF the Sandwich islands, and who Is now Minister
of Finance under the existing government OF kameha-
meha has arrived by the Empire City, having under his
charge two native princes OF Oshu-Lot kamehamehas
and Alexander Sholho OF the present Governor OF
Oahu by Knare half-sst TO the King. These young
men are well educated pleasing in their manners, and
speak good English. Ih"y will no doubt attract much
attention in the United States and will be well received
in Great Britain whittier they are to proceed after
short visit to Washington Sihoho is heir Presumptive
to the throne by adoption In consideration OF the friend
IL spirit manifested by the King towards our whaling
fleet ami commercial interests in the Pacific for many
years past we bespeak foI these young men such re-
cepton will cause them TO return TO their island home
with favorable impression Of the American nation.
Dr. Judd visits the United States, England and France,
under appointment from the King, envoy extraordi
nary and special plenpoentary, with particular insruc-
pose OF obtaining redress for the recent outrage committed
BY the officers OF that republic upon the government OF
the islands We understand he has likewise official
business transact with the governments OF the United
States and Great Britain. II is reported that he has ne
goated in San Francisco, treaty with Mr. Eames, the
United States commissioner 10 the Sandwich islands,
which gives TO our government certain privileges which
have not been granted hitherto by treaty TO any other
ton From cursory perusal OF the published docu-
ments would seem that the mission OF Dr. Judd can
not fail to be successful nasmuch the injuries inflicted
upon the government which he represents most
Unsuitable and unprovoked These hostilitics
menced by the French admiral, with view OF compell
ing the King to reduce the duties upon French brandy.
Those duties having been laid in conformity with treaty
stpuatons which had never been violated by the gov
eminent Of the Sandwich Islands, i is much to be regret
ted that French officers should set the example OF want
of faith in treaty obligations to weak and unofending
people, so rapidly emerging from barbarsm, and endeav
onng to maintain position among civilized nations, II
is fortunate circumstance that government had al
ready instructed Mr. Games to treat with the Hawaiian
authorities Meeting Dr. Judd at San Francisco he was
enabled to negotiate treaty, which, IRON all we can
learn, will be highly advantageous to both countries The
ready sympathy Of the American officers in Honolulu and
the citizens OF San Francisco in favor of the Hawaiian
government and the strong expression Of Reproduction by
which the conduct OF the French admiral was rebuked for
wha, must be considered most gross and cowardy out
rage afford sufficient indication OF the probable issue OF
this affair, when officially represented to the French gov
ernnlent Has France forgotten her prohiboTy lax
on brandy at the island OF Tahiti But the duty levied
by the Hawaiian government, this article, was not
prohbiory. The records of the custom. house show
large Importation since the treaty OF 1886 larger
indeed than desirable calculated TO encourage the
progress of civilization those islands Its partial ex
cluson great advantage TO the natives, but its entire
exclusion would be greater still But while the King
has manifested disposition to abide by existing treaty
stpuations, the French authorities in the Pacific have
least in the present case clearly violated their obiga
tons, and il remains Tor the civilized world with the
published evidence, to judge and decide accordingly
Business of all kinds continues active IN San Fran
CISCO Upwards OF two hundred vessels are in port and
many more are expected The shores of the bay
cred with tents in which are stores eating houses odg
ngs, doctors Offices, gambling saloons, and grog shops
Happy Valley" is the abiding place OF all sorts Of
vice, folly, sickness and death. Numbers buried In
the sands day. whose names are unknown to those
around them. The newspapers do not record tenth
part of the deaths is melancholy to reflect the i'm
nense amount of suffering that the occupants OF these
tents must endure during the approaching winter. Pro-
visions will be in The hands OF the merchants Prices
already greatly increased and will be altogether be-
few weeks. AT the mines it is apprehended by many
that thousands will perish from starvation. There is
much sickness at Sacramento and the different rivers
in the mining regions San Jose is crowded with sick
people, who have come down from the mines TO recruit
their health San Francisco has also been very sickly
this season. Few have escaped the prevailing
dysentery and many hundreds have died. II is evident
that this disease is Produced in great measure, by
unnecessary exposure, bad sleeping accommodations,
hard fare, and dissipation; but the most prudent and
temperate alike fall victims to IT. Inc CLIMATE Of san
the water is exceedingly bad People who own wells
charge enormously for the of them Good cider can
Be- bad about cheap in the States as BAD water IN Sam
disc OF almost every description There is scarcely any
fixed standard Of value for anything Those who have
brought goods with them, and who desire to turn them
ciay they in hurry to get away; whereas should
they want TO buy the same articles they would be COM
PEELED 10 pay prices Vessels lying IN polt can
scarcely be sold at any price, Ships that wonld bring
from $4,000 TO $4,000 in New York, are offered Tor
five, ten, and fifteen thousand dollars in the harbor OF
San Francisco. Small craft suitable for coasting aud
bay navigation, bring much better price.
Accounts from the mines are dscouragn ny. Whilst
there is no apparent dlmnutIon OF the quantity oil
gold limit 10 the surface OF country over which is
spread yet the number OF lucky miners in proportion
TO the number engaged in digging, is considerably
rived from the miners themselves an ounce day Is
about the average result produced by those who work
hard and retain their health but the average amount dug
by the whole number actually engaged, including time
unavoidably lost is not from 50 to 50 day. Many
do not earn enough furnish them with the means oil
subsistence and there are hundreds probably thousands
who would be glad TO get home II they had the means OF
derayng their expenses considered lucky II be
clear three thousand dollars in few months,
and get safely out OF the country.
II deduct from this the sacrifice OF property original
y made in most cases to pay his expenses out to Caor
expenses from the mines home, and the risk incurred IN
transporting his gold the sthmus three or even
FIVE thousand dollars will be found to be but small
Compensation for the and tear OF constitution, the
physical sufFerngs, and the mental solictude that ali
must feel who possessed Of any attachment to home
and kindred
Most OF the fortunes now made by gamblers and
SPECTATORS Traders also do WELL but the numbers rush
ing into business of that kind will soon reduce the
profits People in the States should be cautious how they
give credence to the statements written home from time
time giving such glowing accounts OF things in California
who has had good luck at the mines or elsewhere
and who has been fortunate as to retain his health
writes home under the influence oil success. In hi
view gold is abundantyou have only to soop down ant
pick 4 up; the climate is the finest IN the world peo