The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-29
Our California Correspo ndence.

Our CALIFORNIA; Correspondence.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Is, 1850.
Zntrod,Ution-Lddies in Caiifornia-Chawces for
Husbands-Distipgu,shsd Anivals-C Commercial
AGsirs-7he City Pyoprty-Ihs Chotera-A
Fire, &c, &c.
For several weeks past, have intended to write
to yos how we were getting along here on the
shores of the Pacific; but, from various causes,
have been unable to carry out my intention. How
ever, avail myself of the opportunity afforded me
by my friend, Daniel Cronin, ESQ.,, who leaves
here to-day for New York, on board the steamer
California. He is one of the Oldest merchants of
this city-of the firm OF Cronin and Markley-
and goes to New York for the purpose Of bringing
on his family and renewing his stock of mer-
chandise, when he will return here, to make his
pile still larger. 1t is to such men, capable, pru-
dent and enterprising, that the growth Of this city
is, in a great measure, to be attributed.
1t is. indeed, gratifying TO see by the arrivals OF
the various steamers lately that the feeling OF reluc
tance formerly entertained by the fair sex Of the
eastern cities to emigrate to this golden land no
longer exists. A large number of ladies have ar
rived during the last few months Most OF them
however, were married, and came to reioin their
husbands. II would touch the hardest heart to see
the specula,ing eyes with which the young men
in the MARKET il is useless, the Scotch say, to
speer the price. would not hesitate TO say tina
much could be done, if you were to exert the in
fuence Of your powerful journal to persuade many
of the fair daughters Of Eve to repair to this beau.
tiful land where they could enjoy all the comforts
of life, and gam excellent husbands
There is no paragraph In our daily papegs more
ing than that in which the list OF passengers Is
qiven-a fact which must be attributed to very
different feeling from that OF mere curiosity;
Among the late arrivals, observed the name OF
Mrs. Hayes, wife of Col. Jack Hayes, lwho %,
tanned so much notorieiy as Texan Ranger, and
who is now Sheriff Of this c2un'y6 she ;, was Is
d. J. Oliver, Esq, one Of our merchants, also
arrived; and Mrs. Gallagher, wife of Edward Cal
lagher, Esq Coroner OF this county, and formerly
OF your city. These ladies were accompanied by
Daniel G. McGlynn, Esq, brother TO the Recorder
Of this county. They, as well as many others,
have come to make California their permanent
home. As another evidence OF the growth OF this
country, have to inform you Of the arrival OF the
RI Rev Joseph Alemany, Bishop OF California,
who has been long expected by the Catholic popu-
lation You will see by the newspapers that this
distinguished parsonage received a very cordial
welcome. j have sent you one OF IN papers In
which the congratulatory address and reply are
given The address, with the reply, appears In the
San Francisco papers, in English, Spanish, and
The commerce of San Francisco is still on the
increase. A great number OF vessels have arrived
first instant, each having cargo OF goods and
merchandise for this market. The consequence
has been a temporary depression IN the price OF
almost every description OF goods; but as the con-
sumption is immense, this state OF things will
shortly give place to one more favorable. As long
a. the supply is adjusted TO the demand, adven-
when the market is glutied, as has occasionally
been the case with some kinds Of goods, for some
time past, the consequences are most runous 70 all
concerned Business in general is becoming more
81 The Hind qDeCulatlOQs of United
States and European shippers, Ike other excuses,
have oyerdone themselves, and mercantile opera
tons are fat settling down into regular and safe
channels.
There is cons iderable excitement throughout the
city in consequence OF judgment lately delivered
m the Supreme Court, IN which the powers OF the
old aysntamentos and acaldes OF this town TO dis
rose OF corporate property Is seriously questioned.
The question is st pending before the court, and
the whole bar of San Francisco is invited to joint
conference TO argue IL. II the judgment should
hold good, II will nvalidate the present title 10 two
thirds OF the property Of the city. Ia all probab-
~ the whole matter will remain unsettled till the
Judges of the United States Court dispose OF IT,
II has opened wide field for litigation, and II 10
pretty generally believed that whatever may be the
result the gentlemen OF the long robe" will not
come of second best in the long run.
The cholera has disappeared, after carrying of
some Of our most respectable citizens. Ia proportion
10 our population, we have suffered, IL is generally
considered, as much from the scourge as New York
/ have taken the liberty Of sending to yor, by
Adams & Co, a specimen ring IL was manufac-
tured at Woodruff's iewelry store, on Clay street,
and il was very much admired by those who have
seen IL, being made OF specimens OF gold IN their
native state. | have alse sent similar one 70
Daniel Sweeny, Esq, who, by the way, - one OF
my most esteemed friends. l hope Mr.. Sweeny
and yourself will accept them as an emblem on me
friendship feel towards you, although they may
seem tr,iling memorials to send such distance.
Before closing, must inform you that our Common
Council are beginning to attend TO the affairs OF the
city with much more energy and application than
formerly. had considerable difficulty to get them
to work right in the traces, a great deal OF their
time was formerly occupied in endea voring to vote
themselves salaries, measure which Of course
have strsnuousiy opposed They are new beginning
to benefit by my experience in legislation.
Last night we bad another large fire. II occur
red abou, o'clock, and burned sniii after o'clock
destroying properly 70 me amount OF tI5,OOo. u
of Sacramento and Leidsdorf streets, burning al
the buildings and property on the block II wal
no doubt the work Of an incendiary. saThe office
Of Howisnd h Aspinwell was Immediately oppo
site, and was only saved by the superhuman efforts
of No Engine Co. who won for themselves fresh
iaurels The steamer sails TO day, and II was nc