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The New York herald., 1851-12-20
urCsIifornia Correspondence.

SAN FRASctsco, Nov. 10, l-jl.
7h Samdlcich Islands Expedition IN
Cahfornia-COntinnei I-ief Of Cod, r..
The expedition to the Sandwich Islands, to
which referred in my last letter to the HERALD,
hasteen abandoned by portion Of those engaged
n 1t. for the time being, at least. The Gamecoek
took the advance guard Of the expedition, and
was 10 have been followed by tie bFig Fremont,
with the rank and Gle, among whom, uaforti
nsteiy, were NUMBERED several kaOwn rordies and
fast men " but instead Of sailing FOR the lssins-
tion for which she was bought, the purchasers have
soid at a los, and she h now uF for the lower
coast in search Of cargo Of vegetables AM traits,
instead of the treasures Of king hamshsnsha.
This cannot be regarded, however, as failure Of
the desisns Of the projectors The Leaders, who 80
generally with the view TO purchase Gas Islands,
or, rather, the crown Of the king, are already
there, and the fact that the notorious bad cha
racters that were 10 follow reEaned behind, re-
gard az q fortunate Circumstances. The dissolute
Americas abd foreigners in our midst are hardly
the class With whom 10 trust the formation ds
new government, shoull the ultimate result de-
mand a re. organization of the existing state Of
things in tie island. Those WHO have gone
already are generally men Of Intelligence, end
good citizens, and several Of them possessors Of
fortunes that should satisfy the most rapacious.
To such, political position is Of far more oOnse
queuce than pecuniary benefits.
The latest intelligence from the Islands gives
strong hopes that the government will be peace
ably revolutonized, a. soon asa suacisrtgua iantee
is given for the life a7nuity demanded BY Name.
hameha The last arrival Communicates the fact
that a resolution has passed parliament, and been
sgncd by the King, declaring the demands Of France
most ur Just, and her course incompatible with the
existence Of regular Ia the
Islands; and authorizing the King, a. well az de-
clariDg II bis duty, In order TO shield himself aud
bis government fro insult and oppression france
.oSssss ssI acts VI ~ aSt.es, W place ~ kIglem
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Summary of Intelligence.

From the Alta California, November is
The two steamers that leave to day Cor San Juan
and Panama 20 laden with passengers; and the
amount Of gold dust which leaves By this convey
snce, will doubtless assist to eons 1erable extent,
towards relieving the eastern cities from their un-
fortunate embarrassment. Our summary Of gene
raj intelligence does not 70 this time with
the usual amount Of startling news. It gives us
pleasure to say that we have no large 6res revo-
lutionary upturnings TO record. Nor do We notice
any remarkable speculative movements that have
occurred during the past fortnight.
TIE demand fer goods, and the sales a. San
Francisco, have been steady since the LIST, with
the exception Of q few Jays about the ninth Of the
month, when more briskness was noticeable. This
general soadiness has been owing to the fact that
the rains have held OF until recently, and the mi-
ners conse quently have been ndifeSent about lay
ing in any mere supplies than they need for i'm
mediate use. The fact that the roads kept open
during last winter has rendered the most Of them
carlets in this respect. Meanwhile, other miners
have stationed themselves on the arreyos and sm all
streams. whose banks are now literally lined with
heaps Of suriferoos dirt, where they have been
awaiting the rains. These have, as a general
thing. made their purchases from up-oountry
merchants, % credit
We, are, however, happy TO announce TO our
readers in the Eastern states, that frs n all seq
tions Of the mines receiving units Of the
opening Of the rainy season. and renewed brisk
ness in the dry diggings. This has sent the teams
down to stockton, and for the last two or three
days trade has been brighter in that city. Favor.
also been received by " from the Sacramento
merchants, although the supply has been 80 great
that prices in stockton and Sacramento have
raised but little as yet. This state OF things must
however, soon change AS goods leave the two in
terror cities Tor the mines, the prices lust advance
there the demand will be felt here and prices rise
almost immediately. This opening OF the fall
trade, together With the anticipated arrival OF a
few vessels sply, leads us TO hope that business In
our city for The next two weeks will be brisk. The
credit OF san Francisco still remains good.
Comptrollef's warrants are comm anding from s5
TO 80 cehts, and the May coupons are selling at
% cents
The excitement against Capt. Waterman, Of the
clipper ship Challenge, has died away. He has
not, however given himself up, yet TO the United
states Marshal. Shortly after the departure Of the
last steamer, the mate Of the ship, MIR. Douglass,
was arrested by the authorities He was found his
way to Monterey, where he intended to take the
steamer for Panama. Coggell, the second mate,
Z as also been arrested and brought up before the
United states Commissioner on three warrants
one for the murder OF a seaman named Stevens, an
Vtnsr ter mRtiny, end the thgatoI assault sna bat
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n
fred upon by the party, ana immediateiy ten ball
having entered his back little above the hip, on
the right side, near the osck sone, pssnng out 10
front within an inch Of the navel -Four r'shcts were
that he was shot, and constable Bowen, who had
proceeded but few steps, immedlateiy returned to
A carriage which was passing about the same
time, was placed at his disposal, in which ne was
conveyed to town, where surgical aid was promptly
rendered.
hopes are entertained for his recovery.
Ihe bodies OF the tsree men who were murdered
near the Honcut hanch, were decently Inferred at
Natohez, Nov. iZth, after which. the people assem-
and resolutions were read and unanimously adopted,
viz:
Whereas The recent tragedy In our vicinity admo-
nshes us thaI Efforts should De made to ferret
out ana PunsA ING we perperssors oi sucn crimes,
VINO arc s urAus smons u'' VI "no mAS 'o'Ae ineo our
miast uasrstste, TSas ,, and o,t,zsn. of N.,on.
;;tv make united effort TO arrest the
amented friends Jinkerson ardper and Mather and TO
like fate
Resolved That to effect this object an organisation be
made By appointing President vice Presdsn. secre
tary ana Iressufer, anu A. So.ev . LII ~ .hs Sh
wnvso ouy ~ ~ S lei III S,s .or,m;ttsss who NAV ha an
~ uo;ntsS mt SvTy ;r oyyhsr E towns ''A'
Whersnnon. the following appointmeuts were
made viz
DR. Daniel pustin President; j. P Felker Vice Presi-
dent Daniel B. James Secretary; A. Psuly Treasurer,
and Committee Of Vigilance OF twenty.
The meeting also resolved to offer a suitable re-.
ward for the apprehension of the murderers, and
the sum of eight hundred dollars was raised for that
purpose.
Mr.. G. M. Ames, of Sacramento, died on Thurs
day, after illness of four days Disease typhoid
fever.
The Maysville Herald Of the 10th November con-
tnues the narrative as llows;-Finding the Mexi-
the Sheriff had been In pursuit OF had fed from
the camp, the party commenced a vigorous search
on the west bank Of the Yuba, while large detach-
ment forded the river and surrounded large cha
parral on the opposite side, by q mounted guard.
Those not employed in this way commenced beat
ing the chaparral but 1t is SO extensive, and the
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OF the specie manifested By the Northerner, was
shipped
To London ...... s23e SIG To Pansms $4,000
New Orleans. l22s2 Balance TO hev a ork
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ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL
IL The Committee on Public Buildings of the
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FACULTY.
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