The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-02-08

From the Alta California, Dec 81
The steamer Oregon, Pierson, commander, sails
for Panama tomorrow, Cruesday) at 7 A. NJ She
carries home about four hundred passengers, and
large amount Of treasure. Shipments of gold
dust by this are not so heavy as those OF the
several months previous. The late fire is probably
the cause OF this.
FREE PUBLIC ScHooL.-We perceive that Mr.. ].
G. Pelon proposes TO open public school IN the
Baptist Chapel on Washington street, for children
OF both sexes. At present no charge for tuition is
to be made, Mr.. p. depending upon the friends of
the school and the public generally for contribu-
tons to enable him to support 1t. Mr.. =. comes to
us recommended from gentlemen qualified to Judge
OF his capacities.
the studio of Senor Leonardo BaIbiere an Italian
artist, who has established himself in San Francis
co, and were much pleased with the evidence Of
his talent. He has on hand several portraits of
cellent hkenesses. Among them, is one of Edward
II. Harrison, ESQ.,, ex-cOllector of this port, who
leaves for the United States on the LIST proximo.
HoMKwARD BoUNp.-The steamer of the LIST
proximo will convey home many who have been
long established citizens of San Francisco, and
whose faces and forms are so identified with The
business haunts Of the place, that TO fill the void
occasioDed by their absence will scarcely be found
in the power OF man. We are grauhed TO know,
however, that our friends bid not " farewell for
aye" that their intentions, almost TO man, to
return again. Success TO them On their ocean voy-
age, speedy return, and prosperity all their days!
Ii is no easy matter for a californian, true blue,
10 take leave Of the soil which has for three event
full years, claimed him-first a defender, next
promoter OF her wealth, aud lastly giver OF sound
and wise laws.
From the Placer Times, December 20
Cry TAXEs- We are informed that the Col
lector meets with much better success In his voca-
ton than was anticipated; and although many think
the rates too high, they senslbly feel that money
must be Immediately raised TO defray the expenses
incurred by the city, in taking of the sick,
AM n mn
our knowledge Of the gentlemen composing the
present City Council, and from the assurances we
have had, we feel very confident that the ratio OF
taxation will be 20 equalized and limited as to
barely meet The most economical and requisite ex.
pensts of the city government. II this is done
speedily, we presume all parties Will be satisfied.
VERNON The story that Vernon is now under
water, is entirely without foundation
CnmsTMAs WErK.-We have had some indica-
lions Of Il holiday week during the past few days.
Christmas dinners were given, and on Christmas
evening a ball took place at the City Hotel, at
which the "beauty and fashion" OF Sacramento
were assembled; and the compliments OF the
season" are being exchanged with all the cordially
and good feeling which characterize the epoch IN
other ards. on New Years eve, cotlllon party
is announced 10 take place at the ST. Louis Ex-
chsnge, on which occasion we Predict very happy
reunion. The Society Subscription Ball "comes
ell at the new hotel, corner OF and Filth Streets
The ssme evening, where we have no doubt most
agreeable hour may be passed. The many invita-
appreciated; and we anxiously looking for the
" dell season." that We may participate IN some Of
the enjoymenis which belong TO civilization.
TBK RAIN.-We have had very little rain during
the week, and The Sacrsm, nto remains IN adfp quo
The sloughs are nearly filed up, and ish have be-
come plenty in ths m that a net set overnight, 10
cure 10 be toerably well filled, in the morning, with
these scaly fellows. Yesterday morning, the
wind changed To the northward, and We are now
having stme Of the most delightful weather ina
enable.
FIsniNe ExIRAoRpINARy.-A horse was fshed
out Of pond al water, yesterday, although he was
"clean" out of sight. The animal came out IN
prctiy coed order, aud will probably feel much bet
ter for his bath. Great county
TrATrE.-The Eagle Theatre, alter being
clofed Tor week, IN consequence Ut having been
lcmtw hat damaged by the southeasier, opened on
MOI day evening, 10 good house. The nautical
plsy of the "Bescon 81 Death was produced, Tor
he hrtt tims, and, we are Tod, was Wei received;
during the week, but not TO as large audiences as
the indefaiRsble exsTtlops OF The manager deserve.
low comedian is sadly needed AT this house-as
a tbcaire without fun Is almost as bad as a circus
without a clown.
OnstsI.
Apple ations being daily made By discharged sesmsn
~ the navy vel. by other citizens Of the nitsd
| States, to chip In the squadron under my command
fer the navy, will be opened at Tbomss Coins shipping
once Melus, Howard Co.'S building. Central -hsri
In the town Of San francisco from aud after ihe lssn
| int. Terms Of enlistment and sdvance pay, two
monthly the appearance Of the recruit on board the
receiving chip the tkoee nov enforced st New
THOMAS AP. g. JONES,
Com in Chief Tactic Squadron.
San Frsreiseo, Dec. ~, 1sip.
The California msrhst.
| Saw Fssrcisco, December o-We have 20 notice
g.nsral decline In prices for all de,crptons of nsr
ohancie, tipce our last issue The advent o. wnter
and the rsps have had the effect ~ closing