The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-11-11
From, C.liforn,..

From California.
The Star Of the West. whose arrival at New
York was yesterday announced by Geographic
despatch, brought files Of California papers, from
which we subjoin. extracts. +,
From he Aita California Of Octob<r Is.
SUMMARY OF News OF The SrArE.--The pau
city OF news Of an exciting character leaves no
choice among the incidents of the fortnight for a
g leading feature" The general intelligence
which we hove collated from all parts of the State
and all quarters Of the Pacific may not, however,
be entirely embarrassing to Atlantic read ers
The principal event OF local interest that has
in this city since the departure Of the last
mail steamer 10 the macs meeting Of merchants
and business men, which was convened 10 take into
consideration the beet means for the relief OF the
commercial interest Of this city from the SCI ious
dilemma in which it had been placed by the Tren.
the receipt of assay Office stamps at the custom.
house.
The only excitement that has prevailed in our
cal character. Both parties held primary elec.
ton at the beginning Of the month for delegates to
their county nominating conventions.
We publish In another column carefully pre-
pared list of deaths at the State Marine Hospital at
San Francisco, Gdsn the lat OF Jhiy, 1851, 70 the
Let of October, 1852. They number 1893.
The great delay in the passages Of vessels from
the Atlantic coast to this port has been the
OF considerable uneasiness among our merchants,
although the vanguard of the fleet which has ar
rived report head winds and Gains as the cause Of
the protracted voyages, and thus have allayed ap.
prehension. The scarcity Of many articles of nier.
chandise which has been felt SO severely, and
which has been consequence OF the non- arrival of
vessels from the Atlantic, lie slightly relieved al
though our market s still destitute OF commodities
most in demand among our citizens. few clip
pra ha q n md tha.. -l.It
few hundred miles Of the port, many vessels
having been detained by the fogs which have pre.
vailed on the coast. The Gaselle, which arrived
on the lst, met with a very serious accident of
Cape Horn, but her energetic captain, with indom-
table perseverance, worked her into this port, in
leaking condition, from the loss of her bowsprit
and head gear. For this service the consignees of
the vessel and others have presented him with a
magnificent silver trumpet
There are no maritime disasters worthy of re
cord reported having occurred in the North Pacific
during the present month.
From the southern district of the State our in
telligence ID OF little interest The Land Commits
sion was actively engaged in the adjudication u
claims, and up the 25th September three hundred
and sixty one petitions had been fled Twelve
only OF them had been proved, argued, and sub.
iIii'ted n...I opinions rendered but upon eight 1t
was supposed that the famous claim, Las Maripo
Of Colonel Fremont, would be the next in order
of examination. The two political parties Gf
they are deserving this distinction) Of Los Ange-
les had met and made their city and county nomi
nations. The Mormon settlement at San Bernar-
dino was constantly receiving large accessions
from the Salt Lake Of men and families, by the
superb southern route. This colony is in a most
condition II bids fair to absorb and
direct the business Of the southern part of the
State. The few resident Americans scattercd
throughout the lower districts are the most inert
and inefficient representatives Of
the Anglo. Saxon race in California The desii.
nies Of the south will soon be wrested from their
unworthy keeping g ,rE ,.....
From the Shasta and Rogue river region and
from Humboldt and Trinity. points of much at
ractveness in the north Of this State we bave only
few items OF intelligence. The principal interest
Of these sections, which is mining, is favoraby re
ported. Provisions, however, were scarce and
high. Flour was selling at thirty cents per pound
The indiana were less troublesome, because, per-
haps, better watched than they had been.
For the latest intelligence from all parts OF the
mines of this State, direct the reader to care.
fully collated mining news column. .
During the past season the prospects of no place
in California have 80 materially improved those
of Sacramento Real estate is again advancing in
value, Fine blocks Of brick buildings are begin
her busy streets. Competition in trade is lively,
and the old time vigor OF her river business has
turned to make her levees the scene of daily active
life. Sacramento is still the busy mart
Of mountain traders, and the depot of supplies for
a large extent Of mining interior. The plans of
railroad connection with the. mines are now dis
GUESSED with more certainty Of accomplishment
than ever before. The authorities are certifying
the city against the coming winter floods by con-
new lcvee along the upper banks. Dur
ing the two past weeks the interest of the city has
been enhanced in the eyes of strangers by the poti
cal displays and the holding ofan Agricultural Fair
The Wings held grand State Convention which
and other festivities the night OF the 9th instant
The County Nominating Convention have placed
their ticket before the party. At the Agricultural
Fair some of the finest productions OF our State
were exhibited, and the display, though not ex.
lensive, was very interesting and creditable. II
was arranged principally through the exertions
md enterprise of a weli-known horticnlturist of
Sacramento. A number of elegant prizes were
distributed. gErE. *. Of t- .tt pT# u -t,
The citizens Of Stockton are receiving accessions
70 their numbers by the passenger and emigrant
arrivals in the State, and the business of this at
ractive locality - in more prosperous and
healthy condition than II has been for many months;
although sharing the prevailing dulness of the
season, the merchants are complaining Of dearth
in matters of local interest Our trade report and
San joaquin items embrace the news from that
quarter. f. g, .-
The crops OF the country have not realized the
expectations of our farmers this season There
ire many reasons for this, but chief among them
8 the inexperence and want of knowledge among
,ur agriculturists of the requirements of the soil
he times of planting. SC. The wheat crop in
ome Of the northern valleys has proved almost
otal failure.
The Indian affairs Of the State may be said to be
tranquil condition, notwithsta nding the threat
ming aspect which they presented in some parts
If the interior a few weeks since. The death of
Mnjor Savage, it was thought, would be followed
~ an uprising and bloody war in the San joaquin.
We are gratfed to state, however, that the peace
ret remains unbroken north and south. What
course the hostile tribes may pursue when the
Amy sets in is, Of course, yet mere con-
ecture.
The country theatres are hardly paying the
aud Load ,,,f o~;,
The corner stone of splendid theatre, TO be de-
,oted to the French drama, was laid in this city
With much ceremony Last week.
Our review closes on a highly prosperous and
,eaccui condition Of business and social affairs.
There have been fewer crimes committed through
mt the country within the fortnight than has been
nown for the same period Of time in many months.
The health Of the mining community is reported
xcelent. The cities have found relief from the
pidemics which prevailed in the healthfal changes
/ the climate. which, lateriy, seem TO denote the
peedy approach of winter. 5a
VALUABLE SrATIsTIcs-We have been politely
furnished by Colonel G.. w. Kinzer, Register Clerk
f the custom house of this port, with the following
statistics. Few persons are aware OF
he large amount of business transacted Ivy this
ranch Of our service, and consequently the large
mount of tonnage in shipping which is constantly
banging hands.
During the quarter ending July 30th, (incIu
ive,) the number of vessels which changed hands
vas 27l, Of which 80 were under enrolment, and
4 under 20 tons. ......s.s 5st. .us -. NE