The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-22
ev sn in this city, when il was almost impossible


which moved The symPsthies of society. Such
taste has been gradually led into better channels,
and the public now demand valuable information, Of
ore substantial and bene icial kind. We do not
perceive that the CalifcrniaLs or Oregonians de-
mani ne wspapers Ct less worthy stamp than those
sought by the enlightened readers of the older
States; and therefore, we not in error, we ina
CINE, in claiming for the society efthe Pacific very
high degree Of respect, and even admiration. The
first rough form of society seems to have given
way to more polished structure, that may be
contemplated with pleasure.
Wealth, unquestonably, has done much towards
creating refinement in the society of San Francis
co; and in looking over the list of millionaires,
which will be found in our columns, one cannot
fail to trace the origin of much that is agreeable
in Californian society, to those active and educated
men who were pioneers in the gigantic enterprise
of settling California, and whose riches now afford
a stimulus, not only to trade, but even to the
orn amental arts of life. Commerce and trade. OF
course, are the main pursuits of men everywhere;
and even while the arts of civilized life and OF
literature are encouraged, the enterprise OF the
merchant stretches forward towards new scenes
of distinction and of profit. We have noticed,
before this, the new direction which the whaling
trade has taken towards California. Further in
telligence satisfies us that working whale ships
will seldom return to the Att 1ntic ports. From
San F ancisco halipg fleets will go out and the
oil and wha ebone of the Pacific seas will hereaf-
ter be transmitted to our ports through the Calior-
MIA merchants. IN fact, the great depot for oil and
whalebone must be the city Of San Francisco. In
time other kinds of trade will spring up. The
islands of the Pacific abound in beche de nrer, an
article highly priced by the Chinese; and it would
not be singular if trade in this product of the
Caroline and other Pacific islands, should be
commenced at an early day. Indeed, the enter.
prise of the California merchants viii! not only
extend into China, but, at no distant day, will pass
into the sepuchral ports Of Japan,
Our advices from the Sandwich Isl tnds indi-
cate that that locality is rapidly improving, and
is destined to become the scene of great mer-
camille activity, which will be vastly accelerated
when the new route across Lake Nicaragua has
been completed The proprieors are pressing for
ward with great zeal, and alre ady we have the
gratifying news that the steamer Director is
upon the lake. Such an event is sufficient TO
courage the hope that all other di6iaslties will be
as easily surmounted. We are nforme tina,
new road has been discovered from the lake to the
Pacific which will shorten the route and that the
surveys give promise of canal, at no distant day,
Ell a cost far below the original estimates. Such
being the facts in the case, We doubt not that the
Nicaragua route, on account Of its healthness--
as well as for its inviting scenes furnished by the
natural beauties of tn country, and by the cities
of Leon and Grsnads--will have full share of the
passenger and freight traffic between the two
oceans. The gates once fairly opened who
can calculate the magnitude OF the results which
will accrue TO commerce and TO the world
VERMONT AND VIRGINIA the New York TIT
bune, and other abolition journals, dislike very
much the treatment which the State of Vermont
recently received at the hands of the Legislature Of
Virginia, and style it not only uncourteous, but
piece Of blackguardism. II may be so in the OPT
mon of those journals, but We apprehend that the
public generally will view the subject in a different
light.
VIVA, are the circumstances Of the case Some
time since, the Legislature of the State Of Vermont
passed law relating to fugitive slaves, which is
Clearly in violation Of the constitu of the United
States, and of the Fugitive Slave law passed in pur-
suance OF that instrument at the last session of Con-
gress There was no necessity for adopting such
measure, even were il not unconstitutional
The only object on the part Of the Legisla-
South-to 90 out OF their way 10 evince their
hostility 10 the social institutions which not
one Of ten Of the members knows anything about,
and 70 increase the irritation al present unfortu.
nstely existing between the two SECTIONS Of the
Union soon after passing this law, the Legisla-
tuIe OF Vermont while in philanthrepic mood
passed series Of resolutions for the promo.
ton OF peace, copy Of which was sent 10
l. T.
Of Delegates directed the Governor OF that State TO
inform the executive of Vernon, that they decline
10 consider those resolutions relative to the peace
Of the world. until the Vermont Legislature should
show itself careful Of the peace Of the Union, by
conforming TO the enactments OF the constitution
Of the UnltedStaes, and laws passed in pursuance
thereof The abolition journals ERIN this b 4 k
guard proceeding. We do not zee anything black
guard about u o. the contrary, we think IL is a
papable hit; and If the members Of the Vermont
Legislature were al all sensitive, it would cut them
deeply. See the Inconsistency Of that body. Oae
dsy they pass resolutions breathing host ty to the
south and 20 Southern institutions and drawn up for
the express purpose, We are satisfied, Of producing
ill.feeliDg towards the South Should the antntns
which dictated them get 10 a head in the Northern
States, a collision with the South and civil war
would be the consequence. The mex day the
same body Of fanatics pass series Of resolutions
for The promotion o. universal peace
THIS i a far ample o the consistency Of the
abolition natics OF the North and We think that
the Vermont Legislature have been very properly
treated by the Virginia House Of Dsega'es Ifitisa
black uard piece az business what shall we think
Of he classic language used by our Fourierite CO.
temporary short tine sincel-"Y You lie william
) on lie"
NEws FOR ANOuHIR DAY.-We were flooded
yest rday, with news from the Pacific, which com
PEELED Us last night to leave out great deal o
scellsneous and local intelligence such as Com
mon Council proceedings, law reports. correspon
dence from Washington, Albany, and other cities
public documents, Sc. &c.
THE BRooELYS FERRY CAsE-Wr give several |
columns ~ the proceedings 10 this important mat.