The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-02-22
From the Pacific .hsus, Jan. Is, 1851.

MATTERS ON THE PACFIC SIDE The assen-
bling Of the State legislature. since the sailing Of
the last steamer, has naturally attracted the atten-
ton generally OF the people Of the State, and its
labors and results are looked 20 with much in
,erests. During the first session, many laws were
enacted which experience has demonstrate were
imperfect IN their details, or injurious in their
general application, and such enactments will now
re1uire careful revision entire repeal.
The Legislature assembled on the 9Th and a
quorum being present, Immediately organized, and
appointed it's officers. The message Of Gov Bur-
nett was transmitted the succeeding day and as a
State paper, does great credit the head and heart
| of that gentleman. II is Of the retOrmatory, pro-
greasve order, and makes many iudicions and
| sound recommendations. A few days Subsequent
to the meeting of the Legislature, Governor Bur
nett rendered to that body his resigneiiNs ar Z
Lieut.. Gov. McDougal was inauguIato 4 81 row
ernor tho subsequent day. On an e!echon for
president Of the senate. IN place of the lieutenant
governor, Hon. y. e. 5lodefich, Of this ety. a
prominent reliable democrat, and an able rs- -as
chosen the frs ballot. M e9n
The political complexion Of the legislature ;haa
not yet been determined by test vote-a q,,es-
ton which involves the election Of United States
senator From satisfactory Indications, how ever.
we sl 4 AZ lme assurance, made stronger by
the deveiCp ltf Of time, that none other than q
Democrat cu4 be elected to that important post
day for the assembling Of the joint convention
for the choice nj a s.aator has not been nameds
but the vct1 VI rfobHbly be taken about the
middle OF Fsoniary.--four weeks hence. 81 s,.s,s
Business throu Z lout the cities Of CALIFORNIA; in
extremely dull Goods have seen sold at uncom-
monty low rt.es' IN some instances lower than
the first cot ia New York. But this state If
things canno. last long. The miners, who have
been getting out an immense quantity Of dirt, but
washing none for long time, will soon begin 10
reap the products of their labor, and trade will
| consequently revive and be thriving az ever
The want of rain in the mountains has been a
serious drawback upon the Iabors of the miners.
Still, considerable amounts of dust daily pur-
chased by our bankers, though not much IA
would have been thrown into market but for the
dryness OF the season.
project is now on foot to light San Francisco
with gus, and company will be immed ately or
| canned, with large capital provided the author
| tiles guarantee the exclusive privilege for Ten
| years, which will probably be done. One year
from the present time, our streets will no douba
be brilliantly lighted those Of the older cities
OF the Atlantic. t1 as.
Since the departure Of the last steamer, Hon.
t. Butler King, the collector Of The port, has
arrived, and entered upon the duties Of his Office.
lie was warmly received by his many personal
and political friends, and, officer, will be
very acceptable to Californians generally. Should
Wing be sent to Washington as United States
senator, it is not unlikely that Mr.. King Will 10
the man. tr.t .rr
The assessors for the city and county have Just
completed their labors and made their returns.
They put down the value of real estate in the city
at SIG, 0,9l5; and in the county, outside of The
city, at little less than half million Of dol ars
The aggregate of tax in city and county, 10 x224,-
386 Al. 1900
The Indian difficulties and depredations, which
have been perpetraied in the upper counties OF tho
State have subsidized, and the tribes, generally,
seem now to be quiet. Much is anticipated from
the abors Of The newly appointed Indian agents,
in securing permanent friendly relations with the
Indians.
From northern neghbors in Oregon,
we hear Of nothing of particular interest. The
territorial legislature is still in session, and are
diligently pass ng such laws the wants Of the
people demand. The population is steadily in
creasing, and permanent prosperity marks the
progress of the growing territory.
The great excitement in our city, fer few days
past, has been the reports Of the immense rich
Of the :" b ack sand, ;" found on the coast IN
the region OF the Klamst river. Astonishing e~-
Inmates have been put on paper, aud company
formed for the purpose OF collecting the sand, and
determining it's value. Such hns been the excite
nent, and the general impression in the commu-
nty thst there a fortune for all at "Gold
Bluff, the locality referred to, that numberIess
vessels have been fitted out, some Of which have
sailed and others daily departing. Irone-haIf
the estimates are well founded, the treasures in
the /" black sand" of klamath sufficient to
give ench California adventurer fortune.