The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-10-07

urday from San Juan. whence she sailed the Goth ul
The Promeheus brings intelligence OF the burning of
the steamship Lafayette al Chagres She left New York
on the Goth Of August for San Juan and Chages The
fire occurred on the 18th ult, while she lying al
Chagres and she burned 10 the waters edge She had
arrived there few days previous. and had taken board
few passengers 10 return, some OF whom--such was
the apidty with which the flames spread-sayed nothing
but the clothes their backs but no lives lost
The FIRE is said TO have occurred from quantity Of
phene shipped by Palmer's express The Lafayette was
under command of Capt Sloddard, and was a ne ship
She had only made voyage to Europe previous to going
TO Chagres
The Promeheus arrived at San Juan, on her outward
passage, the 2ls OF September, and left the Goth
for New York,
del Sud September 20. with $40 passengers and 1907
900 in gold dust freight having left San Francisco on
the 9th of September.
The steamship North America left San Juan del Sud
the Goth ult with $50 passengers, for San Francisco
The steamship Gold Hualer left San Juan del Sud on
the 2lst for San Francisco
The steamship Monumental City left on the 2lst for
Realjo, thence TO Panama.
The news from California does not possess much
interest The election to have absorbed every
thing else. The democrats have probably carried
the legislature, though the whole is in confusion ,
and it is imposs ble TO conjecture what the result is
Both parties claim the ascendency, though even in San
which party had been successful for the municipal Offices
in that city
Great Indignation had been manifested in consequence
OF the pardon of Charles Duane alias Dutch Charley
who short time since sentenced prison for two
years for manslaugher. The citizens talk of compelling
him 10 leave the city.
The Pomeheus brought $23 900 in gold dust, besides
large amount in the hands of the passengers.
The steamship Tennessee left San Francisco the LIST
umo for Panama, with the mails and one million and
seven hundred thousand dollars in gold dust.
TERRIBLE CONFEDERATION AT MARysylLLE Our young
city, which hitherto has escaped the Tavages of fire,
last night visited with terrible conhagra,ion. The
fire broke but in Chinese washnouse, High street,
about half past IL o'clock The is said hav
been that burning candle left standing by some
clothes, and the Chinaman went to sleep. When the
candle burned down. it communicated fire to the clothes,
and from hence TO the canvass lining of the house
Many, however think il the work of an incendiay from
the fact tina, another house, remote from the wash
house, discovered to be on fire at nearly the
moment.
We never fire spread with SO great rapidy So
rapid indeed, was the extension Of the flames that
time was given to save any considerable portion Of the
contents OF the buildings. The fire first took an east
eTly direction spreading towards street but in few
minutes strong WIND arose, driving the flames the
lower portion Of the city would be entirely DESTROYED bu
by timely exertion the fire was checked at street,
Three entire squares were burned, comprising about
The United States Hotel, on D s,ree,-a fine, large
buildng-was in imminent danger, but saved If ii
had taken fire, IT is probable that the whole of the
| eIn portion OF the city would have been destroyed
The burnt district comprises the most business portion
| OF the city.
Several house frames have already been erected on
the burnt District and short time trace of the fire
will be and the fire will result in benefit TO the city,
because better class OF buildings will take the place of
[Diarysulle Herald, dug 81
| MINING NTELLIG ENcE.--We have been shown some
exceedingly rich specimens OF auriferous quartz. which
were taken from ledge located two miles above
| fprlo If thu ~
brought this specimen down on Saturday, says that he
thinks there veins in the country promising
He s JUS, about constructing machinery upon plan
which will enable him 10 cut large quantities Of the rock
daily by water power We believe the Doctor is destined
be handsomely paid for his perseverance this sys
TEN of gold seeking Dr. T. purchased his claim of the
Tennessee Mining Company for $4,000
That unknown portion OF the country, designated by
miners the PHI River Country" is supposed by many
TO be rich mineral region but such the well know
hostility o! the numerous bands OF Indians inhabing it,
that successful attempt has hitherto been made al an
exploration, and the prospect is yet 10 be made that will
Justify the sangune expectations seemingly entertained
by many OF the hard sted, red shirled gentry. The
few whites who have darlngly penetrated the mountains
in search OF stray or stolen stock entertain extrav
agan notions OF the mineral wealth OF the country and
their Stories extending far and wide througho the Shasta
Valley, Trinity and klamath dggngs. have created a
deep interest IN the OF the few United States
troops who are seeking interview with the Pitt In
diaRs.-Sacamento Union, Sept S.
| [From the San Francisco Courier, August 81
CAMP FERNANDO FELiz, RUSSIAN RIVER
| August ~, 1851.
| wrote you a hasty note from Camp Lupi. yuma, on
Clear Lake, per Gen Este, on the 10th inst My visit
to that beautiful valley was am disposed think quite
opporiune-the whole eight tribes bands OF Indians
living around the lake being very poor, much dishear.
aned by the treatment OF the whites, and by means in
disposed TO make least attempt reprisas on the set,
Elements 10 Napa valley and Russian river Their tale
OF wrongs inflicted by the whites, particularly the killing
OF so many OF their people by the military expedition
which was sent out last year to punish the band who
murdered Kelsey and Stone but fled the approach of
the troops, leaving the innocent TO suffer- truly al
fectng. and verified by the decorations upon their
cheeks and temples, sefinced in tok en- OF their grief
| for the loss OF friends
After many .pow-w with the Indians and full
consultation with Major VESSEL, the commander of our
escort, General Esell, Of Vallejo, and his SUITE who ac-
conpaDied us 10 the lake, finally concluded 10 make
reservation of the whole valley, and, If possible DER
suade the entire Indian population, scattered in hundred
TO San Francisco and from the head OF Russian river to
sonora, to remove and adopt that their future homes
The extent OF the reservation il distinctly marked by
range OF high mountains all found On the north this
range hounds The upper half OF the lake. and NAV include
an area OF say twenty five miles in length by Twelve or
hiteen IN width but the part susceptible of cultivation
VIII not include more than about or twelve miles nv
four or hve isa beautiful valley, finely walered and
imbeed and OF the richest soil have yet seen in Cali
lorna, but completely isolated, accessible only 10 mules
or horses, and could become desirable residence
for large white population for the that il wIl
forever remain shut out shut in from the markets on
the bay or on the coast.
The mountains abound in game, as bear. elk deer.
NC, and the lake with fish. II any OF your friends in
the city DESTROYS Of enjoying the pleasures of the
chase, and living for any given time fish or wild