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

| ipg' on the banks Of that majestic stream denotes
that California is fast filling with people not
| soil Of the Sierra Nevada.
In Sacramento city, as well as In the vicinity of
these bays, there has prevailed much excitement
respecting the "squatter CLAIMS" and which are
at This time far from being adjusted. In Sacra.
me nto, the title Of ]. A Sutter is disputed by
large portion OF the recently arrived emigrants,
who found their assertions on the welldIgested be-
lief, that Congress will fail TO recognise the stu
pspdous claims of individuals holding impaired
Mexican titles 10 about two-thirds of the arabic
| land In the country. There are, nevertheless,
many excesses Practised under the banner of the
squaiters.
New cities are busting into Importance. and real
estate Is still " looking up" Money commands ex-
oibtant rates, snd with much anxiety do the peo-
pie look forward to the establishment of mint in
this country.
Whether admitted or not-the claims upon the
parent country acknowledged rejected, the State
OF California, now fast emerging from the evils and
errors which, through a succession Of years, have
been strown in her path, and fast fastening for
ward with speed accelerated by sound legislation
IN her midst, TO the accomplishment Of high and
important destiny, now presents herself before the
liberty, wealth and wisdom, and in capacity
worthy. their profoundest regard, their livehest
fympalhles, and their loftiest pride.
lhtertasinE Political News-The Proceed
ibgs OF the Legislature.
SAN JOSE, Dec 16, 1919.
left San Francisco, after disappointment by tho
| early sailing Of the Mint, in the little steamboat
| Sacramento, al T.. M. yesterday. Although the
sky looked threatening, and the " white caps" pro-
missed an uneasy passage, we nevertheless came
along safely and quietly, by running close IN shore.
Our progress was very slow though and we were
finally obliged TO anchor, at 10 p NJ, inside OF one
of the beadlapds that make into the oay Although
it blew heavily during the night, and also ralned,
the little boat lay safely until morning, when
got up our anchor, and reached the embarcadero,
at the new town OF Alveso, about III A. M to-day.
We found the Mint here, just ready TO start on her
return rip, she having made the passage up yester.
The town of Alveso lis likely to assume some I'M
portance now, and already there are a few houses
and sioreshp there. 1t is contemplated, also, to
build railroad from there to San Jose, / am in
foImed, and most feyently do wish for its accom-
plIs hment, for Of all the cold, wet, uncomfortable
| rides IL was ever my lot TO suffer, thar one from
Alveso TO San Jose-nine miserable miles-was
The worst. My feet are not warm yet, and my
teeth chatter when think Of il, although have
sat- for the last two hours, directly front Of the
large st and brightest fire ever saw in California.
The Legislature Of the new State met yesterday,
at noon. There were but six Senators present.
ard thirteen Assembly men. In the Senate, Hon.
K X. Chamberlain was elected President pro tenn,
and J. Bidwell, Esg, Secretary pro ts,n In the
and Mr.. Morehead, Clerk and there being no
quorum in either house, they adjourned to IL M
oD Monday, 18th inst.
The rooms fitted up for the accommodation Of
tance from each other. They are not so well
adapted for legislative purposes AS would have
ben The public buildings at Monterey, and at one
time there was considerable prospect Of the legis
laiure accounting TO that place. believe now,
however, such Is the dreadful state of the roads,
that no attempt of that kind will be made. Cons-
derabe complaint made by the members, that
all The rooms in the town, instead Of beisg re-
served for the legislature, had been bought up by
specustors, and the servants Of the people" were
left without 'bed and boards" but that object has
al kssp nvad. nd /
therefore presume, the Legislature will remain In
Jose the whole Of Its rst session, and believe
IL viii have no inducement or desire TO leave II In
| ary Of It's subsequent meetings.
The Secretary OF State, II. w IIalleck, with
several Of the members from the south, arrived
this afternoon. Governor Riley is em roufe, and
will probably reach here tomorrow, (Monday)
| Ther. will undoubtedly be a quorum present on
Monday in each house, and | suppose the new
Governor will be inaugursted on Tuesday.
The elecuoneenrg by the different candidates
for tfce IS very spirited and extrt mely good ma
tured. For nearly every office there are half
dozen asprsnts. Let me give you list.
For United States Stnators-J. Fremont, III.
w. Halleck, VIM NJ. Gwin, J. ID. Stevenson,
John w. Gtary, Col. Henley, General Greene, and
| r. Butler King
For secreieIy of State Myron Norton and VIM.
| V. VooIhles. 4,
For Tressurer-S. w. Ha,ght, r. Roman, and
For ComproIler-Mr Houston and Mr.. Kewes.
For Attorney General-Charles T. Botts and E.
| j. G kewen.
For Surveyor General-Mr. w. M. Eddy, o. p.
Sutton, aud Captain Whiting.
For speaker Of the Assembly-T. j. White and
/ + B. Cornwall.
many candidates; 80 many that have not time to
give even their nsmes.
Much solieifuce Is already manifested in rela-
ton To the length OF this session OF the Legsla-
ture; and ~ Is n prevailing impression out OF that
body, (snd believe in it.) that il will be short
| There are lew acts which II ~ Indispensable
shoud be Immediately passed, to place the new
government on proper footing bnt that any
general CT systematic legislation would be proper
AZ the present moment, is not 10 be believed -
! Although the position which the State OF Califor-
MIA now holds towards the coniederacy 10 un-
douhtedly correct one, should be sorry 70 see
her legislators lar forget the regard due to the
old States as 10 proceed to enact laws not abso-
lutely called for by the exieencies OF the coun-
uy. before the State has made her demand tor
| admission. II Congress should turn deal ear TO
that demand, then Will II be proper and compr-
! tent for the Legislature to say-"CalIfornia shall
BE- State out oi the Union, until sucn time as
Congress be pleased TO admit her into t. And
IL would be their duty, and the people OF Calfor-
| MA would undoubtedly sustain them therein, to
mainfain a government here, which, whilst u did
not conflict with the constitution OF the United
States. provided for the security and happiness OF
| The tItlztns of the State.
| The source from which the new State is to raise
iis revenue Is beginning to be talked OF. Az.
| though 10 has been oittn reflected upon by old
| polIt cans, | find IL is Just becoming matter OF
/ inquiry with the people. The most feasible
source Of revenue would undoubtedly be the so.
called "ciyil fund" coIlecie under the de faofo
government by tax upon imports, but u u very
uncertain that that will be turned over by the
reuripg Governor. Should u not be, the only
| course can see weuld be to borrow halt a mil
/ Ion of dollars on the credit Of the State. Aud
for this purpose, commission OF one or more gen.
/ tl.men mig ht be sent TO the Atlantic States TO
| negotiate the loan. have no doubt that such
/ loan could be made, whether the STATE be admit
| ted or not: and as that amount would probably
| h, ep the wheels of government moving tor the
| ,tsi year u would give time 10 digest and tx
| uIon the proper method of taxation. am irrecon-
| ciIesbly opposed 70 public debt, and abhor the
reasoning by which the doctrine is attempted to
| BE- u,h.l ID, but cannot any more feasible or
| prop.r plen Of providing Tor the government, IN
| csse The ''civil fund" (which amounts 20 more
Than $500 O00) be not placed at the disposal OF the
II is ,mossjble TO conjecture what will be the
| nstyre al he instructions which Governor Riley