The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-02

~ disputes, which sgitste Nicaragua, have hithef-
Az vsrs bet ween the roses, between federalism,
aud some degree Of enlightment and hberality on
one de and dsspotism and lordy aristosrAcy on the
The American Charge, the Hon. John B. Kerr,
remains in Leon, occupying the dwelling from
which Pineda and his ministers were abducted ct
midnight by party Of tho Federalists. and passes
IL "i ' sss passing II. ss
- refrain from taking any part in the civil OLSEN
sions of the country, notwithstanding MINORS
bidding for them, and taking care OF his interest
Mr.. Kerr has not been accredited TO the Ora
NADIA administration as yet for, at his hrss con.
ference with Secretary CASTELAR,, questions were
brought up which forbade full reeosnitien Of him
~ Tie american Charge " just then and, imme-
diately afterwards, the revolution or rebellion
broke ont, thus leaving Mr.. Kerr with some sort
would puzzle t" Junius to dshne; and there he is
In Leon, with nobody to represent his government,
and not much else to do. The new steamer Gen.
trail America has reached the lake, and is DOW ply,
ing regularly between the rapids on the river and
Virgin Bay, with the passengers of this famous
route. H. d. s.
The intelligence from California by the p. is no
later bat vs are enabled to give additional details
The affairs Of the clipper Challenge continued to
create great excitement. The mate. Mr. Douglass,
hsd been arrested about eight miles from San
Francisco, and lodged in prison. A letter dated
San Francisco, Oct 81, sayA-' .~
Capt Land formerly Of the chip Helena took charge
os
be took the mate Ashore They handled him Roughly,
tearing his clothes but not seriously injurng him. He
vas rescued by several Of his friends, not however, be-
cre there had been threats him. by the mob
heesuse they could not ind Capt Waterman his mate
The Challenge is in charge Of the harbor master Capt
George Symptom, . man well known and much esteemed
by sailors and watermen and he will protect her from
harm. Her dissharging however, will be greatly de-
Ayed.
Our California Correspondence.
SAN Francisco, Nov. l, 1851.
Miners Rawnng-R Hmoai Expedition to Amwer
he Sandtrich Islands, or to Buy osa King Kane
i.amahas' Misunderstanding of the Clipper Ship
Game Coak-Chased by the Revenue Cxttu--Success
Ct the JVhnlrs Fitted ont from San Famc1sco-
Ship Challenge AND Captain Wat9maw-O Oregon
Inmigration-Paymsn of the Intuest on the Fund
al Dett of San Franeisco-Prospcity of the
MinerS-Amount of Gold Shipped Cholera at
AfasatLaw, $c.
The steamer Pacific, of the Vanderbilt line, is off
in few hours, for the Nicaragua route, and the
Tennessee for Panama. The passenger list Of both
vessels show that the approach Of the rainy season
m driving home hundreds of miners, many of whom
win return with their families in time to commence
operations again with the falling Of the water in
the streams and gulches.
The only particularly interesting item of intelli-
gence on the Pacific side, since the sailing of the
last steamer is the miniature Cuban expedition
which sailed during the present week for the Sand
wich Islands and which, if the designs OF the lead
srs and particpators succeed, will attract full as
much attention from the government, as well ss
from other nations, and particularly France, as
that unfortunate adventure which bad for its object
the freedom of the Spanish possessions on the
Southern coast. The history Of the matter, and
facts concerning the expedition, will be read with
much interest upon the Atlantic side, and will.
probably, form quite sitting topic in political
circles anything which your correspondent could
furnh, in the absence Of the many startling events
which have characterized the past few months of
California life. You have your Cuba in the Allan
tic, and we have ours in the Pacific; and while the
blood Of Americans flows on that side fruitlessly,
our longings will Probablyb be gratied in the peace
full acqu sitiOn of King kamehameha's present pos
sessions.
Intelligence was received here, some time since,
that the King of the Sandwich Islands had formerly
ter dered his possessions the United States, pro-
vided they would be accepted upon proper terms Of
reciprocal benefit, and that the proposition not
accepted by our government. The insoence Of the
French towards the islanders, and their insults to
the King and royal family on we'll RENE mbered
OCCASION when they even penetrated to the apart
nents OF the Queen In the royal residence and COM
nitted indecencies which should have disgraced
savsges. has induced lasting hatred Of the French
people and as they are lily prepared to defeRd
themselves against attack, the King long since de-
iermined in Of farther interference to hoist the
Gag Of the United States, and claim protection.
His willingness to place himself under the American
government, and the Importance Of securing the
Islands as q stopping place for the contemplated
line Of steam communication between this port and
China attracted the attention of many OF our enter
prising citizens, who Immediately formed the project
Of getting up an expedition to the islands, and, il
possible to acquire peaceable possession, and then
knock at the door Of the Union for admission
With th: view they rapidly enlarged the circle
To render the project Of less doubtful success, let
ters were received from America residents in th'
slands, urging the fttingout of Gn Expedition, an,
stating the fac. that the King willing to sell hi
crown and rich possessions for . life annuity TO
himself and family. amounting to some $4,000 pc
year. Rumors were rife here that the expedition
hitting out was to be an armed force and the Unte'
States authorities took the precaution to examine
every vessel which left the port, for arms, but non
were discovered The truth was, the arms and am
munition had preceded hem several weeks A con
passage in the clipper ship Game Cock, which
sailed for China, via the islands, on the 26tn, and
the remainder 20 in the brig Fremont, on the 18th
inst. AZ the Game Cook got under weigh, she was
followed by revenue cutter In port, and gun bred
across her bows, which brought her TO, asd an
officer was sent on board to reconnoitre but every
thing was apparently satisfactory. as she was al
lowed 10 proceed. subsequently, the cutter gave
chase, and both stood out to sea but during the
night, the Game Cock took advantax 20 Of the wind
and proceeded on her course.
Many OF the men engaged IN TINS ekPeuiton, 10
60 for Political ends, others from the excitement
AID the remainder from the brilliant hopes OF GER
tain fortunes. The leaders are of the better cas
of our citizens and propose, in case the King is de-
srous Of selling, TO purchase his possessions, and
give him the proposed annuity, and thus acquire
peaceable possession IL he refuses to sell, all o
them will very much dislike to come back, to be
the laughing stocks Of their friends and you need
not be surprised to zee foul measures resorted to
where fair ones fail The Sandwich Islands must
be ours. The matter is only question Of time.
AZ a supply port for whalers IL Is the best In the
Pacific, and as the halfway house between San
Francisco and China, is doubly desirable. The
French have long locked to them with Jealous
eye and would gladly keep the out OF our posses
sion equally SO would the English but
. msnifes dts,iny" s plainly written upon their
future and as certain and unmistababe in its a.
ing. to the mind e the observer, as the simplest
proposition In Lucid 70 the master of the work n