The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-08

dozen women washing In the pools, beating their
csoihes on the rocks, squaw fashion, with hat
stick. Sill further up m deep pool, was pass
ahle good-looking sonora, natural as life, blsiiy
engaged in the abution Of her person, and
canne little for the Intrusion Of an Americana.
Think Of this, We Calforni abound wanderers,
ye Squat fresh from the cool flowing goblet, the
nectar that Jupiter sips" On the right Ut the vii
ge is located the depot buildings and Goals Of the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company; TO the left of the
village are likewise extensive piles Of coal brlong
ing 10 other companies. There is at present no
good hotel the place, but we understand that Mr.
Frique, proprietor Of The Union Coffee House. is
building a large wooden TWO story house, which
will lie finished in the course of two months. Capt
Forbes also intends erecting hotel there, which il
now on Its way round the horn; and when the little
steamers that are now IN contemplation begin to
ply between Panama and Taboga il will be plea
SAINT treat to escape from the puud and sultry heat
OF The wall bound cry, and sp.nd few days en-
loylng The pure and bracing air OF the island Like
New foIk, Panama will then have Staten Island
ard New Brighton.
II easy 10 90 to Taboga, and pleasant to remain
there some days; il is very hard TO get back while
The north wind blows, which it does most OF the
time during the dry season. II takes from six to
Twelve hours TO come back in canoes, and without
The good fortune OF getting on board the steamer
Carolina, which came up to Panama on Monday
afternoon, we might have been detained there
long time. Some boats which attempted To make
the passage up on Sunday night, were Obliged to
come back on account OF The head wind and heavy
and, on Tuesday, a whole boats were
nearly lost, the twice boarding the boat, each
time nearly filling her with water. But with the
introduction Of steamers on the coast, these little
iDconvencies will disappear, and Taboga ccntnne
TO increase lis CHAINS, and prove itself TO h. the
most romantic and agreeable spot within hsiing dis
lance of Panama. Withal. there are an abundance
Of fine fish in the bay, fruits shore, and glo-
rious chance for baths, salt or fresh.
While al Taboga, we had the pleasure of visiting
the sic amship Oregon. Since her arrival from San
Francisco, she has been undergoing complete
overhauling and thorough repair. The accommo-
datlons for passengers have been greatly improved
10y judicious refitting Of the internal arrange
ments and in this respect will challenge favorable
comparison with any other ship on the Pacific side.
In fact, The whole vessel has been rugged up anew,
freshly painted, the provisions renewed, and every
thing is in real appe-pie order-th inks to The nc
uviiy and energy OF Capt. Patterson, and his Off
GERS. These gentlemen have worked like beavers,
without stopping single day to indulge in recrea-
non. When the Oregon starts on the first of May,
Cher regular day of saing,) passengers will find
her choice ship on which 10 make the passage to
the gold IT gions.
ANOTHER STEAM LINE.
II is intended 10 construct two iron steamers of
40 horse power each, for the navigation of Panama
and The djacent coasts, far west as Costa RIGA
on the one side, and as far south as Buenaventura
on the other. These vessels will carry on a coast
ing trade between the aforementioned places aud
Panama. calling at the different towns and villtg
the coast. They will be of light draughl Of
water, and capable of carrying passengers, mer-
ChandIse provisions and cattle,