The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-30
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hshed by W. II. Aspinwall. Esq, of New York,
tor the transportation OF mails and passengers from
Panama TO San Francisco, touching at the inter-
mediate porte, made her appearance In this harbOr
on the evening ct the 23d inst after the quickest
passage ever made between the two ports. Her
sailing or steamiDg time is something less than that
OF the California, being but 55t days from New
York to Panama. She entered the port as clean
and IN as good order, the machinery as firm, and
the vessel as tight, as when she left New York
There Is barely occasion for one stroke OF the
bsmmer-not a screw out OF place; so perfect is
she in detail that the day after her arrival her head
might be turned and the came route traversed
without any preparation beyond the c0aling. This
Is indeed a triumph for Messrs. Stlman, Allen "
Co., who are the engine builders of both the CALI
forna and Oregon; she is a noble looking vessel,
and as she lies now in the beautiful bay Of Pana-
ma, ner we'll drawn lines and symmetrical proper
tions are displayed 10 the best advantage, and
is forced to make, between her and the British
mail steamer New Granada, lying close by. The
Oregon left Valparaiso two days after the New
Granada and reached here thirty-six hours before
Guyaquil, where she rem aimed twenty-four hours,
but came oil without injury. The Oregon Is the
finest built vessel that has ever come upon the
coast; the Eng llsh steamers are mere pigmes, not
more than Onehaf the size, ana decidedly inferior
in accommodations and workmanship Mr.. As
plnwalls steamers are already acknowledged the
crack boats on the Pacihc-a reputation well and
deservedly earned. II is gratifying to every Anne
u
and who can interest himself In the progress of
these great ene rprises, to witness here, so many
thousand miles from home, the contamination of
one OF the creates, projects ever attempted by any
individual or company. These vessels have per-
formed this long voyage with safety and exactl-
tude, thereby inspiring the utmost confidence in
the faithful performance OF her future duties. The
proje as well as the citizens at large have rea-
son to feel proud OF the performance and achieve
ments OF these vesse Is. The following table is
copy fIom the journal of the ship
Arrived at Valparaiso Feb 2, ate P. M. remained
Left valparaiso Feb. 9, at 10 p
Arrived At Callao Feb. IL, at A. NJ. remained at
do. day hours
Left Callao Feb II, at Up. M.
Arrived ~ Psyts Feb. 10, st4P. M. remained at
TINE -Fron Callao to Psyta. days, 2 hours.
From Cslao to Panama, days, hours
From Pay to do, 4 days, 8 hours
From Rio J.neilo to DO, scx days. d. "'
From Valparaiso to do, llh days. do.
By the above 1t will be seen that the run from
Valparaiso to this place, distance Of three thou
sand miles and more was made In eleven days.
The o. has her full complement of passengers,
and she will be despatched tor San Francisco IN
eight or nine days The California is looked for
on her return trip in twelve days.
TIE N. Y. auxiliary steamer Massachusetts,
Capt. Wood, which lett New York in October,
with troops for California, was passed by the
Oregon IN the Straits OF Magellan, at anchor. 1t
Pearson could notspeak her. She was, however,
sten, a few days after, at the entrance Of the
Straits, lying to under close reefed top sails, by
the steam bark Edith, Capt CopllaId, at valpa-
California. The Edith and Massachusetts were
in company after leaving the Straits; but the E.
arrived at Valparaiso on the 9th Of February-all
In exceedingly E good health. They had lots Of
dant supplies while coming through the Straits.
The Massachusetts was hourly expected at Valpa-
ralso when the Oregon left. The store ship Lex
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early part OF December, was not reported, either
at Callao or Valparaiso, up 10 the latest date;
Nine thousand persons, it Is estimated, lett
Chill TOR the gold dlggiDgs snce the breaking. out
have run of all their old stocks to the new mar
ket At the former place there were four vessels
advertised tor California, and at the latter seven.
The Valparaiso papers publish, daily, long lists of
Francisco. The excitement still continued along
The coast and 1t is the general Impression, from
Cape Horn to Guayaqull, and even In Buenaven-
tura, that the Americans have tull possession and
The report, although vague, is spreading widely,
and wherever It goes 1t Is received with sincere
qualification. The papers do not say much ebout
ihle, they are held under the usual Spanish cen.
sOIthip. This have fIom an intelligent officer OF
The United States navy, who returns to the United
States, and 10 whom ALI indebted for the trans
mission Of this letter.
We are sadly in want of some mail arrangement
DelWteu uliS pace anu SHdgIc6. we nave nO re-
gular connection, nor any one to whom the care of
lette rs could be entrusted Mr. Nelson, our Consul,
has no authority to incur expenses In the transport
taton Ct letters; yet often, to oblige persons here,
The Cfetcent (liy and Falcon, lett on their last
trip without letters from this place. The mails
were sent two days before their departure; but,
from some unknown cause, they tailed to reach
Tie brig Belfast, Captain Jordan, sailed for
San Francisco, yesterday, with seventy-slx pas
sengers. The steamer will take away about $50
pr rsons, leaving tor the whale bark Equator, Capt.
Matthew's, just arrived, come 500 or 600 more.
Ths bark came in to-day. She is an American,
and will, NO doubt, fit cut tor California. She has
20 barrels whale, sperm and black fish oil. num-
her OF vessels are ext ected 10 touch In here from
the coast All the Americans, with one or two ex-
cepiions, in good health and splrits-nO deaths
among them, since the sailing OF the Crescent
City, nor would there be any sickness 1t excuses
were avoided, and The indulgence OF fruit at I'M
sessOnable hours Panama Is one OF the
hea,hitst towns IN the world. There has been but
one death here since the 10Th. The navy of the
Unite State Is well represe nted To-day, host Of
officers IN full uniform, with about 100 citizens,
ate pded divine service at the house OF the Ameri-
can Consul, Mr.. Nelson. Among the officers here,
are Captains Gcldsborough, Van Brunt, Blunt,
and surgeon Bowie, Of the navy, and Col Smith,
Of the army. These gentlemen compose 2 SPECIAL
arsenals, dePote, &c. along the coast Of California.
Captains Williams and Hammond, Of the army,
are here also, to Join the coast survey. Lieutenant
Commanding Knox, Of the navy, proceeds to- take
charge OF the Massachusetts. Lieut.. Van Alsteln
and Master Bricelsnd are also to join the Massa-
chuseus. Captain Keys and Surgeon Turner are
under orders for California 1t. Lewis, OF the ma
Wy, from the Pacific squadron, passed through on
his way to Washington. The following naval Of
ficers are also here on leave OF absence, and are
bound to California :--Lieuts. May and Blair, the
latter formerly sailing master and first officer Of
the steamships Washington and Hermann Passed
Midshpmen Hsmmersly, Elliott Fauntleroy,
Peachy, the Rev Mr.. Williams, AID a host OF
Other distinguished peIsonages, all bound tor Cali
fornia.
Capt. Stout, the Commodore Of the Pacific Mail
Line, worthy gentleman is here, ln,eres sting him.
self in the behalf OF his country men. He has done
much service, and will continue his usefulness un-
til his vessel, the Panrms, arrives. The authori-
Ties of the city and province are courteous and kind
to our pc ore and among the ope OF both nations
RTE CT M NIT of feeling fxIkfa.