The New York herald., 1851-12-25

hosts o now ana eumnmG fr1enos IN posn PenSse'
In my iast gave you, in pcstseript @n e
count Of the excitement engendered IN this city, IN
consequence Of the alleged crueities practsed ~
Captain Waterman towards his crew, on hn iste
i isnss Since % @ then the arst mate. Douglass. has
been arrested and an examination had OF por-
ton Of the crew charged with mutiny: On the
trial the passengers testified to the stuooosnness
that they endesvored, BY all possible means, to
impede Captain Waterman in the discharge Of his
duty. On the other hand, there is no manner OF
doubt, there was mntiny on board, 1t was super
induced by the outrageous treatment received by
the crew.
The Commercial Exchange for ell nations, which
has been in operation now Two months is in the full
tide Of success, being we'll patronsed by the mer-
camille community II has on file papers from all
quarters of the world, and none is conspicuous
or sought after than the NEw YORK HERALD. The
Chamber of Commerce have their library in the
principal room, and it does infinite credit to the
merch ant princes Of San Francisco.
A very recherche affair came off at the Parker
House, Qately erected by Mr.. Mcguire, next to his
given by the members Of the Monumental Fire
Company, the following gentlemen composing the
Board Rd. Of gers S HnH Hon
WtSsrsa 1S Gdse " ShenDer Calhoun Benz
ham, VIM. H. Silverthorn, Geo. H. Horsefross, w.
l.. Bromley. X. Labett, Thos Cshill, Danl.
Cronin, J H. Fisher, B. c. Sanders, John w. Ri
R. F. Hanna, Capt. VIM Devier, R. H. Sinton,
JOS H. Ruddsch. James E. Wainwright Fredk
A. Hussey, r. B. Hampton, 7. B. Russom, H. Q.
Adams, J. II. Clay Mudd, ThOs Mcguire. H. S.
Austin, w. H. Middleton. Every lady in the city
who was present was invited by the committee,
therefore making the entertainment very select,
and brought together the larges' collection Of the
fair ever seen togsther az one time in the State
California Every hing was eondu,ted in most ad-
mirable STYLE and none more so than the arr ange.
ment of the supper. The room in which the ball
was given is fortyhv feet front 6y one hundred and
ifcan ttv tad mn EIyht ~han.
deers adorned the ceiling, and all the attributes OF
the room were in perfect keeping. This is only
the beginning Of series OF brilliant asssnblages
which viii be given at this elegant room.
There has been perfect theatrical gala in this
city, for the last two weeks, both theatres, toe
Jenny Lind and American, having done an i'm
mense business, the former taking the lead Chan.
frau appeared for the first time, on the 9TH inst,
in his original character Of Nose, in New York
as it Is" at the Jensy Lind To say tina. the
house was full, or crowded, :an give you no idea
of the mass Of people in attendance. Long before
the curtain rose, huge placard was placed out;
side, saying the house was full, and no more could
be accommodated, for il was estimated that there
was already in the house 200 people, the receipts
admirably, and familiar places in New ork most
faithfully portrayed in the scenery which was got
up in splendid style. Barnum's Museum, Astor
House foo, OF hlSs5y street, SOsss Broad na
received with the most vociferous applause by
those present. The piece has had a most suo-
cessful run. On Saturday night, the Sth, Chan.
frau took benefit, and the house, in point Of
numbers, was perfect repetition of ths. Of the
5th. Chaniiau's whole engagement has been
perfect triumph for him. He ha, been ACCOM-
panied BY Sliss Alber:ine, a young LADY whose
that Chanfrau leaves US shortly on visit to the
States, empowered by Mr. Mcguire to negotiate
with the very bes. talent to appear at the Jenny
here He could get y, 900 for - many nights Atthe
American, the legitimate has been done with con-
siderable profit TO the projectors Mr.. Stark bein,
the principal actor and he is, as have before writ.
ten, without doubt the very best actor now in Cali
fornia For man Of talent, there is spot on the
earth, and IL theatres can he be so well appre-
ciated ~ IN the Eureka state; but the talents must
be something more than the common run. for there
are many here who are good judges
The parties engaged in surveying throughoutthe
State are rapidly pushing forward their work,
10 have the same finished by the lst January, 1882
.. which time their contract expires. The rainy
season, if at all severe, will in great measure in.
pede their progress. Jet BY good management and
precaution they wll he enabled to succeed. There
are now three surveying parties in the field busly
at work-the frst under the direction Of Col Nor
ris, who has the line running east and west from
Mount Mabolo to the ocean and Stockton-the se-
cond is under c. mmand Of Mr.. Frederick Lorine,
running tie Northern line from Mount Diabolo TO
Shassa--snd the third is being Guperintended by a
Mr. Howe, on he Southern line, down toward San
Jose. The notes Of this surveying company will be
OF great interest when published, which will be done
-
Surveyor General, assisted by Mr.. John X. Dsin-
hirsen, ofPhilsdel Phia, AID Mr.. Leander R1nsone
Amongst the many peculiarities which dis
',nsnAH cur city, none are more more prominent than
streets abound. In Clay, kearney, Sacramento,
Montgomery, tbe plaza. and most particularly
Commercial street, both sides OF which densely
populated svenue are devoted TO drinking and re-
freshmen. salcoIs, without sn exception, from
Morig emery 70 kearney streets, kept by men aud
women from al sections Of the world Very nearly,
or, in fact, al are attended by young and hand
some. girl, for the purpose OF attracting custom;
and. am grstifed 10 be enabled 20 state, that but
tro American women have as ye., go far, dis
ting guished themselves. In one saloon on CONNER
eial street, kept BY French man, c...ed the Ca!e
des Artstes, no less than seven French girls are
in attendance, assisted by their mother. Their
father 10 lot in the rancho; although certain wag
in town has suggested that If their fathers were
here, they would number as many as the young
ladies; but that Is none Of my business. ! only
write thsto give little information in regard to
the sights 20 be seen In some Of our thoroushfares.
Clayicn's saloon is also worthy osa passing note
very large and eonmodious; on every Saturday
night NAKED ball il given here, attended By all
the ladies in town. Dutch Charley distinguished
himself a; this place BY knocking down a man
named Ball, for which be was sentenced TO one
years inprisonmept. The next principal, Is that
10 the l3ger part Of the builting, known az
the Cali iOrnia EIckange, on the plaza at tho cor.
ber of kesrrty and Clay streets. Masked bals are
aho given here every saturday night, which are
attended by the tife Of our young men. The balls
are given under the direction Of Mr.. George ii.
stephens. and taking the character Of th.m into
corside istiOn, are well conducted. could 90 on
and write Jsges regarding these places, did think
IL wsrth while. As far as our own people con-
cerned. they excite no surprises but to new conner,
considera Die asonsbment lie expressed at their al
most Incredible number.
Since the two theatres opened and co onmenced
operations in this city, afer the ffe, IL
does appear to me that the morals Of the commu.
nifty were vastly improving q; least five thou5 aEd
rerscr are enclosed every night within the walls OF
the Jerry Lind ssd American theatres, and the
gsmil ng tables are almost entirely deserted in
tact there arc but two or three places nov waere
gam bling 10 carried on 10 any extent at all, name
iy - tre Bella Union and IL Dorado" the
the Plaza. There are numerous little establish
utrts II Long Wharf, which manage 10 scratch
out a miserable existence but, as general thing,
the exciismeut and pleasure once derived by men
from II fasCipa;ions, have passed away and gamb.
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