The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-14

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San Francisco, Aug IL, 1862.
CoPARrNERsHrB NorIcE.-The undersigned have this
day entered into partnership for the transaction OF TOE
Millinery, Fancy Goods and General Merchandise busi-
ness under the style Of White Perkins dy wurrp
San Francisco July 30, 1882 MARY e. PERKINS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Is, 1852.
Foreign Ma1s-Higk Priccs--P olitical-IHeLand
Co,nD,issioners-Saie of a Rancho Yacht Ctisb,
: Sc, e..
Since my last few hasty notes jotted down for
your edifcation, perhaps that Of your readers,
have adopted this city permanent place of resi-
dence, or at least for the time expect to pass In
this far-away land Say what they will, let letter
writers affirm they choose, but by far the greater
part of population look only upon this country
as temporary abode, to be left as soon as sufi-
cheney can be obtained, that at home in the Allan
tic States can lift them into competency. More
particularly is this the case with those who have
mmigrated from the large cities Of the Eastern and
Middle States, who, comparing the relative social
advantages that they have enjoyed with those they
now have, invountarily sigh for the pleasures they
once possessed.
But little Of general interest has occurred since
my former letter. A feeling that had exhibited
itself against the intrusion Of foreign miners has
gradually faded away, and only left as land marks,
the expressed opinions Of those who only too
glad to have the matter pass into the oblivion
toward which it is rapidly Fastening. I cannot for
bear, in this connection, to add my mite of COM
mendation to the bold and liberal course of policy
so decsiyey pursued in this affair by the New YORK
HERALD, ana which, permit me to add, has in
creased not u little the extensive influence and
popularity already SO justly its due in California
N y.y, 10 v,,.n1 akonna th,A aAt AS
large vessels expected daily from the Atlantic,
trade has continued dull and has given SPECTATORS
an opportunity to control the market in several
tices of first rate importance-for instance, flour,
dollarsper barrel, and which may, in the absence of
large importatiens, reach forty five. This maneuvr-
ing OF course gives rise to some dissatisfaction,
but to not nearly as much as similar sharp practice
would cause in any other part of the world.
Preparations for the coming election are begin
ming to assume more vitality than they have
hitherto displayed. Many of the prominent candi-
dates are making stump speeches throughout the
country, ans. occasionally, we hear forensic con-
tests before the same audience by champions
of the two factions. AS far as | can judge,
however, the plaudits Of the crowd gene
rally go with the most witty speaker, leav-
ments presented In fact the old party war cries are
here nearly obsolete and the California public would
heartily endorse almost any administration that
would energetically and speedily provide for the
The great subject of complaint the uncertainty of
land titles, 10 rapidly disappearing before the efforts
Of the Beard of Land Commissioners, which ia doing
its allotted work thoroughly and well, and for this
cion being yet directed against it. After satisfac.
torily adjudicating many of the most important
in this vicinity, it has removed the seat Of its
labors to Los Angeles county, whence it will proba-
bly, return in about two weeks TO visit the country
farther North, taking in its circuit Marysville and
Nevada
One Of the finest and best known ranches in the
country few days since, changed hands at $50 600,
onethird cash and the balance in short notes. The
property, situated on the San Jose road, embraced
about 70, 900 acres, Of which large portion had
been fenced and improved by Baron Steenberger, of
Western New York memory. The purchasers are
understood to be Adams i Co., j. K. Hackett (son
Of the comedian) and another, whose name have
not learned.
A few days since, casually inviting myself to take
dinner and stay while at the Tehorma House, OF
this city, Zone OF the principal hotels) was quite
surprised to find how greatly the social circle OF the
house had increased since my last visit there,
about o month since. Among the fascinating la
dies with whom became acquainted wefe Miss \.
Of Sacramento--modest, beautiful, and converse
be-dressed in pink colored muslin, and attracting,
by her wit, perfect bevy Of beaux, only too happy
to bask in the sunshine Of her dark eyes; Miss !,
the "Serena' Of the Mary svile Herald, unclaimed
another audience by her life like descriptions of her
adventures in the mines; Miss Goodcnow, of the
"Aneghanians," and Signora Biscaccianti, the
American Thrush" kindly lent their vocal efforts
to render pleasant the most charming evening
have yet passed in California. Later in the eve
ming, the advent of some well-known spiritual
agents was rapturonsly received, and with their aid
We saw some tables tipped, chairs upset. and indi-
yiduals most strangely affected. However, these
phenomena are now pretty generally understood,
and only serve to provoke laugh at the expense OF
the operators
The last and best joke of the season has been
the way in which all the papers here have been
humbugged into encomums of q famous yacht
club, formed within the last few days, by
a dozen Of gentlemen, most Of whose expert
ence has been acquired on their trip from Panam
to this port. They elected from their number a
Commodore. four Vice Commodores, Treasurers
Secretaries Stewards &c and then voted, as they
had no crew, that they would all have to pull and
haul en- the ropes together One of the Vice Com
modoles know came across the plains, and never
saw in his life any other salt water than the Bay o.
San Francisco Tojudge from the appearance ofthe
gentlcnen's eyes Oh their return, one would have
thought they had been all masters and had been
taking nnumerable sights. Since the return of the
yacht twelve hours absent) the Commodore has an
nounced himself as candidate for the office of Har-
Dor master. Closing more abruptly than ! could
wish, am truly yours, HAVANA.
Sacramento News.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.-On Monday night, q.
the steamer Jack Hays was coming through Sui
sun Bay. on her way to this city, when opposite
New York, Captain William Smith, the pilot acci-
Smith has been pilot the river for the last two
years; was formerly from Massachusetts,, and aged
forty years. His body la, not yet been recovered.
Union
CATTLE FROM THE PLAIss.-Ws noticed yester.
day a team consisting Of thirty. three head OF
oxen, drawing an cmgrant wagon through street.
This long train was made up mainly Of cattle just
in from the plains. They had been purchased by
one Of the ranch owners Of Napa, and are by this
time quietly browsing on the rich heritage Of that
lovely yalley.-ibd
Mr.. Marcus G. Gray, pressman OF the Express of.
fee, died in Marysyille after an illness Of few
hours. &c leaves a wife and child in New York.
HEALTH OF SAoRAMBNTo.-The Union says that
Sacramento is row almost entirely free from sick
ness, and is healthy usual at this season of the
year On Tuesday there were but three interments,
and on Monday but FIVE. They have heard Of NO
new case evineiDg cholera symptoms within the last
twenty four hours.
San Joaquin Ncys.
The Republican learns that Scstchman, named
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