North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-02-12
from the Washington Union.1
CALIFORNIA CORRESPONDENTS.

information
ling to, and the resources and population of " Ell
Dorado"
As to the trip, nothing of the little incidents which
are of personal interest to myself-and which would
be to nv warm friends-will be given, but only
such matters will be Of service to future emgants
In the first place, I am bound strongly to condemn
the regular mail line. The accommodation Is very
bad and that line is, far could see or hear,
negligent of the comfort and convenience of passen-
gers, while the opposition lines all cIvlly and
attention. Yet, in despite of this, strongly advise
all emgrants to take the Rowland & Asplnwail line,
and for this Their steamers, although COM
Fortress are safe, and their Departures punctual as
lovers to the hour sworn that having through
ticket is of "a speedy passage And hundreds
have died the Isthmus of fevers contracted by de-
lays occasioned by having tickets on steamers which
were absent when the holders arrived at Panama.
Southeners however, will always do we'll by taking
the steamer Alabama from New Orleans to Chagres,
with through ticket from Panama. For the 18TH
mus, few bottles of the essence of coffee, and BRAN
dy, if desired, are all that need take; and you
should, by all means, bring as little baggage as pos
sibe. Necessary clothing, an umbrella, and India
rubber over-coat. should make the outfit Trunks OF
any reasonable size and weight can be transported,
but if weighing over hundred and twenty pounds
subject fifty per cert. add itional freight. The
expenses the Isthmus far greater than has been
supposed, and ENTHUSIASTICALLY ladies-are put
to great Inconvenience. My wife came with me, and
am prepared to give advice to others. If any lady
intending visit California should chance seethis
letter, advise her first to make up her mind to
gar0 the natives OF NEW OrdndQd Just as Sne WOulQ
so many wild beasts; to be offended at nothing be-
longing to their peculiar manners for she will find
them TO present rude picture of Adam and Eve,
with their fig lsaves-oniy Mefg eaoes left out For
comfort let her take but little baggage, and have that
we'll secured in India rubber On leaving Chagres,
make special contract, ifpossible against remaining
all night at Gotoon-a place about ten miles above
Chagres, very agreeable to native and equally de-
testable to an American; and without special bar
gain, the natives, arriving in the morning
will insist remaining for the night. Except
coffee, the fare on the Isthmus is not good, yet
quite bearable. At Cruces in the rainy season,
Gorgona in the dry season, the boats are left and
passengers take mules. And here give my fair
countrywomen a word of advice. Neither comfort,
nor safety, womanly delicacy, the side of
riding stride, but good side-sadde can be procur-
ed and after seeing many who have tried each plan.
say, without hesitation, that the side-saddle is
both safe and more comfortable, and either way
is preferable to the palankeen. The dress for the
lsthmus should be Turkish trowsers, with dress
coming little below the knee. and strong leather
shoes, large sun-bonnet, and long gloves, and,
above all other things, stout heart. Thus equipp
ed, it takes about three days to get up the river,
where, suggest, lady should remain day, to let
the baggage, which moves slowly, get ahead, and to
secure early start next morning 1t took my party
little seven hours to ride from Cruces to Pa
mama.
The history of the Isthmus is wild and startling
as eastern romance Chagres which is of all earth
the most filthy and detestable little village, once
laid for magnificent city. The old fort is built
after fashion and scale that is truly wonderful.
More than two hundred years ago it was taken by
the English bucaneer Morgan, who made the road to
Panama, except about four miles that was construct
ed by Bolivar, and which remains solid monument
Of his genius. About five miles from Chagres, and
road that American would at first sight pro-
nounce impossible, even to a footman. high the
mountain, we found two anchors of immense size
tradition ascribes their being there 10 Morgan. Pa
was twice rifed by this daring corsair The
population is very degraded Their form of
government has the name of republic. but is
cely government of all but the little that is of it is
lily constructed aristocracy., asked many natives
the name of their President, {Lopez,) but none of
them knew. The popular vote, as is called, is
fined to few large property holders, who elect
college of electors, and then elect President. mem
bers of Congress, &c. Their courts caricature
and a mockery.
On leaving Panama, several interesting points are
touched before reaching this place, which of
the last points found and settled by the Francscans
who, lost in wonder and admiration the and
beauty of this bay and harbor, named it after their
great patron saint Above all comparison, this is
the finest harbor in the world. Ten thousand sail of
shipsofthe-line could ride at anchor in safety with
out difficulty. The city has about thirty thousand
citizens, and is built in manner that would put
credence a severer test than desire. There are
about four hundred and fifty sail in port
Buildings spring up if under tn influence
of Aladdin's lamp. The Union Hotel presents an
example of energy and enterprise above all praise
Messrs Selover, Middleton, & Joice, the proprietors
cut down a tent from the ground which this mag
niicent hotel stands in twenty-eight days part of
the house opened. 1t is splendid fre-proof
brick building; and would scarcely be believed by
my mother if should give faithful description
of the furniture and table they keep. I have obtained
bill of fare for todays breakfast and dinner, and
enclose them which please insert the best
of giving what is their style of living. One other
remark All gambling is excluded from the house
even from the basement story. Ladies and families |
would do well to go to the Union Hotel, at least until
they look around 1t is conducted by that prince
of hotel keepers MIR. Hail. lately of the Eagle Hotel
Rochester.
have been here a week, and have heard strange |
and wonderful stories about the mines. My own
impression is that the quartz mining is the best. In
my next l will give you full of the value
of labor in all the different branches. can safely
say that labor and capital pay enormously.
Our Legislature is nearly at tie the people, how
ever, are democratic and the Legislature will GER
tainy elect democratic senator-who that will be,
no man knows. General Cass is the great favorite
here but any democrat could get the of the State
The feelings of our people the sect onal questions
are peculiar. California is neither northern nor
southern State. The attrton between northern and /
southern men has rubbed off the sharp points of EACH
This State is to be balance-whee in the machinery
of our government going for neither section, but
strictly following the constitution of country, and
having no wish but to do justice; and confidently
expect that the political justice and firm democracy
precious than her crown of gold. E,
Union HoteL Portsmouth Square, San Francisco under
- the management Of Isaac NJ Hall.
BILL OF FARE-BREAKFAsT.
Friday, November %, 1850. Fried fish, fried trout,
fried red fish. broled salmon broiled sardines cou-
teetes de mouton pate de foie, veal outlets, beef