The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-12
Sum mary or News.

From the Evening Picayune. Dec. IL
For the last eight or ten days. nothing great
has transpired with the exception the excitement got
State = ''S
Shortly before the last steamer left it will be rec oected
that intelligence had arrived from the south that gene
raj Indian war was threatened in that quarter The
ecuLts were by satisfactory or reliable; but
number of gentlemen who always the alert TOR
rome movement by which their own interests ambition
may be served, immediately set to work to nname the
public mind and TO organize body Of volunteers to pro-
coed to the scene of the reported disturbances The 60
vernon ofthe Stste with that prcmptude and energy
which have always actuated him in former schemes of
similar kiad a. oRce issued proclamation to the sheriff
to enrol accompany Of volunteers Accordingly, meet
ing as called AID there little difficulty n procuring
troops-more especially the usual per diem for such
vices was guaranteed TO all who themselves In
order TO rase the news Of il proposed to nego
tiste loan to the State nj from twenty five to sixteen
cents on the dollar and certain speculaors to old
instincts waxed loud their professions of patriotism
and protection In short it would be impossible d.
scribe their eagerness to sarce themselves in order to
advance the necessary funds for the contemplated expe-
went on swimmingiy
For several days the city presented appearance Of
martial ardor perfectly frghtfu to and children
The drums beat the rumFes sounded and the banners
Haunted gaiy on the breeze. But dreadful to relate
just as the volunteers had been enrolled and ready
tostcp on beard the steamer Quicksep chartered for
the purpose the Panama steamer Pacific arrived bring
ing intelligence from San Diego, at which she touched
her way up that the indians had depersed and that
the war was at an end This dsheartenirg intel
Hgence to the specuatc-s politicians and enterprisng
young men, whose schemes Of gain and glory thus
doubted and the volunteers. after being duly coudoled
on tie sad contramps told to put their trust in
'ed ier new turn up. and keep their powder dry
IT is gratifying to know. however that although the
aspect OF our Indian relation has been omnous Of Late
the same prosperity we have had to report for tevera
months past tbrou yhout the state still continues unin.
teriupted and un1iuini.Eed.
The State Treasurer Eas given notice that the Coupons
No ], of the per cent the funded debt OF the
State, will be paid presentason at his Office or by
Palmer Cooke Co, of san Fraucisco or by Winsow.
Larier Co. New YORK On the lst OF January
hc inc fHa rsuf-
the future seat Of the state capital is still matter of
doubt San jose and Vallejo each sangune ef being
remans like great many other things In our state
.shrcuded in mystery 1t Is confidently asserted how
ever that in few dsy. the state archives viii be re
move back TO Vallejo.
Tie rainy season seems to le as remote as ever, and
the opinion gains ground that this winter will be like
State during the nights for time past but it i'm
mecatey disappeared before the beams OF the morning
sun and scarcely any Inconvenience was felt from it.
happy 10 ssy that the mines continue TO give
abundant yield in all parts Of the State.
We have had no accounts from Australia or China
Stree the departure ef the last steamer.
IN oregon nom which we have had intelligence ~ to
the 9th rstant, there had been heavy falls Of rain
and the celuub!s river had risen rapidly Three persons
had been murdered Vancouycr--one q kanaka,
another o .oldier and third Indian The murderer
OF the soldier bad been arrested No news had yet been
received from the Queen Charlotte Gold and Exploring
party. few dsys previous to the departure Of the
Superintendent Ct Indian Affairs for Washington,
treaty had been concluded With the Cackamas tribe in
they ceded 70 the United States all the land claimed
BY them They are to receive an annuity OF twenty Ave
hundred dollars for ten yesrs Gold has been discovered
On Puget Sound twenty FIVE miles from Steilacoom.
There seems 10 be the confusion in Oregon In
California with respect to the seat efgovernment Mon.
day December M being the day appointed for the meet
ing CT the Legislature, Columbia Lancaster member Of
the Counc and Mes.rs Wait and Matlock Of the House,
assembled ct Oregon City the seat of the last Legislature
ard organized as far possible. But the rest Of
TIE members convened at Salem the place seected for
the capital By the last Legislature On the day.
majority Of the Supreme Court Judges Nelson and
Strong, assembled at oregon City and on Tuesday de-
hTered opinion declaring the Location act inysiid
and that, consequently, Oregon City the capital
Judge Pratt the third member OF the court went to sa
lem, and holds that pac. the capital Considerable
ube 1t is anticipated viii grow out Of this confusion
From the Sandwich Islands, we have dates to the 18th
Of November There very great stagnaton in trade
there at present
San Francco has made considerable progress towards
the fulfmen Of all the high anticipatons that have
been INDUCED concerning her While industry, the
basis OF all stable prosperity and comfort has been evi
dent 1t has also received ample and sure reward
The erection Of large number OF substantial buildings
has been commenced, affording employment to nearly
all our trstrate mechanics In fact with the repairs
which are being put upon large share Of tencment
IN view OF tne rainy season, and the increased demand
Tor clothing boots, stoves fuel &o from the
labor is In demand, and commands o fair equivalent.
IL business has not been bssk II has assumed Grmsr
sSi' some soods have been acrifced the le.spp has