The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-18
The News.

The News.
The New YORK HERALD is crowded this morning
with interesting Intelligence from all parts of the
Pacific. We now receive, bi-monthly. the richest
accounts from that part of the world, in the shape
Of remitances Of one to two millions Of gold dust
each steamer. We published yesterday morning,
eleven days later news from California This morn
ing enabled, by the arrival Of the Illinois,
justly called steam clipper, to give three days
hter advices from that rich portion of the Union.
The details will be read with interest.
But the golden accounts do not all come from
California. Six weeks later news from the Aus
fraan gold mines were received yesterday, by the
way of Valparaiso. The dates from Sydney are to
the goth Of February. The mines continued pros
porous, but the demand for gold limited.
The laboring population were all immigratiag to
The Victoria placers
The intelligence from the silver and copper mines
Of Chill and Peru is of the most favorable character
Indeed, it seems that the yield of the valuable
metals of the world will this year surpass that of
any previous period.
The advices from New Granada are important
That republic had anticipated General Flores, by
declaring against Peru and all enemies of the
present government Of Ecuador Although the
movement does not appear so formidable as first
ported it is very probable, we stated several days
ago that the effort Of Flores to revolutionize Ecua
dor will lead to serious trouble among all the South
American States. Should he be successful, the ex-
listing governments of Venezuela and New Granada
will find it difficult to maintain their position for any
length of time. Flores belongs to the Paez school
of leaders. He is a native Of Venezuela, and sort
of South American Yankee.
The leader of the pirates, Cambiaso, who seized
the American bark Florida, and murdered Mr. Shaw,
the owner, in the straits of Magellan had.becn
euted by the CHILEAN authorities. This Cambiaso
was desperate fellow. His penal code, as publish
ed in another column. was most atrocious.
By Geographic despatch attached to the Ha-
news, it will be that the Cubans quite
arprehensive Of another contemplated attack upon
them by persons from this country. Rumors were
current, in which the names of the officers given
that the expedition was already organized, and
would soon sail from the United States. That
there must be foundation for these reports recent
expressions in Congress and elsewhere plainly ind-
cate; but it is not probable that any definite plan
of invasion has as yet, will be, matured for years
Indeed, it is extremely doubtful whether anything
of the kind is again attempted it is
more than likely that Cuba will day be COM
ponent part of the United States.
Late adyices from the city of Mexico announce
that much excitement existed there in consequence
of the discovery of grand conspiracy against the
government Unhappy and distracted, but magni.
fcent country-ber citizens will never enjoy the
peaceful blessings of true liberty and prosperity till
they become annexed this great confederation of
States.
We sorry to announce the demise of Mrs.
Louisa c. Adams, the venerable consort Of the late
sx.President John Q. Adams. She expired at her
residence, in Washington, last Saturday. Both
branches Of Congress yesterday agreed to adjourn
over till tomorrow, in order to afford members
opportunity to participate in the funeral solemnties
TO- day.
Mr.. Underwood yesterday introduced very inn
portant bill into the United States Senate, con-
corning the compensation Of Congressman. II is
proposed to pay all members two thousand dollars
per annum and twenty cents per mile for travelling
expenses, and to deduct ten dollars per diem for alb
sence, except in case Of sickness. A measure Of
this kind would certainly have n very beneficial
efect-t would be the means oiforwarding the bust
Of the nation by removing all necessity for the
making Of long clap trap speeches, in order to
elongate the sessions and thereby gil the pockets of
m mbers at the rate Of eight dollars day; besides
under the contemplated arrangement, more of
mind would be willing to represent the people, who
frequently have to put up with almost any
thing they get in the shape Of spouting
politcian-who if he is a whig, viii perhaps define
the position Of bis party by asserting that " the
wings are uncompromisingly averse to locofocos,
because they always seeking after Office,
whereas there wings enough to I'LL all the
Offices in the land" II he is democrat he will
hay il down the great and fundamental
principle of the party that they decidedly OPP
posed 10 being beat. These are the main grounds
upon which too many Of the noisy Congressman and
other politicians Of the present day base their argu
meuts. They seldom think Of anything else than
the five loavos and two small fishes, and bottle
OF liquor to wash them down with. II is essential
that there should be change in the character aud
standing Of Congressmen-the councils of this
nation should b. composed Of men Of intellect and
capacity This bill Of Mr.. Underworld is calculated
10 effect the desired change But will the present
Congress pass III We shall see
Senator Borland yesterday concluded his speech
in opposition to the proposed additional compensa-
zion Of the Collins line of steamers. We are assured
by those who arc on the ground, and have every
opportunity Of knowing. that this amendment TO
The Deficiency bill will pass both houses by hand
some majority.
Under the plea Of considering territorial affairs,