The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-05-08

Later frssA Califesnla. OrsHo", As.
We subjoin additional items OF intelligence from Cali
foTnia Oregon. &C.. brought by the steamers Alabama
and Georgia. recently arrived. The dates from San
Francisco to the Is, u and from Oregon to the Goth
March:
CALIFORNIA NEWS.
The San Francisco Courier says the lsborers al the
mines are well rewarded New and rich discoveries Of
mineral wealth are constantly being made. The Gold
BLUM excitement has entirely ceased and half OF the yes
sells engaged on the route TO that point have been with
drawn
The Sierra Nevada wss covered with snow.
The political intelligence is unmportant The different
parties we're organizing with considerable spirit, and an
exciting contest was anticipated al the coming election
The Indian troubles were nearly at an end. treaties
having been concluded with several OF the most hostile
tribes.
improvements were going forward in San Francisco
with an impetus never before known, ana each week
adds numbers to the buildings erected, both for private
residences and places OF business
Since our last steamer paper lsays the Alta Cafor.
ria OF April one oil the most important Cali
ornis has been the repeal BY Legislature OF the odous
aud disastrous foreign miners tax bill OF last year. and
proclamation TO that effect by our governor We lock
upon this step towards wisdom, believing to be
just repeal. and loudly called for by the consu
ton, by the wants OF the country and by the voice OF The
people, and that II will advance very much the interest
the country.
new daily newspaper has been started in Sacra.
mento, called the Union"s birth tIeadipg close upon
the death Of the Index" Another, weekly called the
State Gazette. has been started at Benicia One to
be published at Nevada-another at Rough and Ready
II
to be called the Sar," is be soon started al Los Ange
les Thus California seems destined to multiply the
great lever OF freedom.
AruoITyE-sLAvE cAsr-The first fugitive-slave case
The Judge was TO give his decision the next morning
The slave whose name is Frank. brought here by
Mssourian: he let his MASTER and claims his freedom,
which the Courier considers he 10 enlitlad 10.
LEGIsLArlvE DoINGs.-The divorce bill has passed the
legislature.
bill has been presented providing plan for the fund.-
ing Of the city debt The bill is simple practicable, and
efficient. and meets the appreciation Of merchants, nan
ciers, and tax payers generally
It's believed treaty will be formed with the tribes in
McCauly indicted for the murder of Judge Sellers in
Mapa city, was sentenced TO be hung on the l4th oil
April.
March The rain will prove Of ines,imable value the
agricultural interests OF the State. and TO many Of the
miners.
Several hundred thousand dollars OF redeemed scrip
have been burned by the council Of San Francisco.
The fire at Nevada destructive reported,
and $4,000 i is said, will cover The loss. Is
supervising the Indian dspredaons the MarposA
gions and the legislature responded the call by grant
ing him authority call out 500 for that purpose
Tue governor has taken tour since then, and
the conclusion that the men Were not needed.
The commissioners appointed by the Legislature to
ect the public lands 10 be donated by Gea Vallejo
State sites Tor the public buildings have attended
their dues They have returned and reported 10 the egr
la,ure, and j is supposed the work Of erecting the
various buildings, oHces, &C, al vallejo Will be com
nenced forthwith
FROM OREGON.
AT meeting in Lafayette. Gen. Lane was nominated
for Congress
Several vessels loading lumber at Portland for the
Tue steamboat Willamette, from New York, had ar.
rived at Astoria BY means oil her sails.
great deal OF ram has iairn in Oregon during the
month winter is considered to have passed the
land Is being prepared tor planning.
The gold fever Is again raging in the Territory, and
large numbers are leaving their homes and business 60
10 The klamath tigglngs.
FRoa THE IsTHMUs.
Judge Thurston. delegate from Oregon, died on board
OF the California, and was buried al Acapulco.
Senator Gwn had been III, but recovering at the
The rainy season had yet set in at Chagre. and
the railroad will, il IS SAID, If the weather continues good.
be finished to GoYsna by The last OF july.
The health OF Chagres was good. The inhabitants
had established regular police and life and property
considered Tuch more safe than heretofore.
The passengers on he Georgia were generally healthy,
only two cases OF illness having occurred during the
voy age.
The fourth OF the Cfsgres murderers bad been arrest.
ed al Porto Beo. and brought Panama, where he wa.
reports that they were all to be shot in 4 few days
The Tennessee, which arrived at Panama. had on
board S7O0, 200 in gold and 200 passenger
The Columbia brought $3.50 900 in gold, on freight
The steamers Sarah Sands and Isihmus were spoken
on The sth Of April. and the mail-seamer California
the 1 lih.
subscriptions were on foot TO secure The services OF
permanent minister al Panama.
FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDS
Dates from the Sandwich Islands the cal OF Feb
ruary The American sIoop-of-wsr Vandsa arrived al
Honolulu on The 10Th.
The ship Nsida Stewart and schooner Betty Bliss have
both been got OF the rocks upon which they were cast
in gale. The Nsida Stewart was sold previous 10 get,
ting OIL
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
The United Safes soop of war Vincennes arrived be.
low Panama on the 3h OF April, in seventeen days IRON
Qua, aquil. All well. She sail q few days
on a up The coast.
The Savannah was al Panama on the Sih OF April but
had subsequently sailed Tor the United SlAies.
The Panama Star says that it understood thai
Commodore McCauley would keep his flag board until
she reached Valparaiso. when he will transfer il to the
ksrian.
The sloop-of-war St. Mary's was daily expected a,
Panama, where the Vincennes would probably remain
until her arrival Commodore McCaulry had announced
that his intention 10 have vessel OF the squad
ron constantly in the harbor.
NEW French Embrotdevtes. sxc.-The subscriber, re-