The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-23
.s-aH From New York Journal Of Commerce.
Arrival or the Prometheus.-Two days later
from California.


from California.
By the Promeiheus, of Vanderbfs Nicaragua line,
from San Juao June 18th, we have intelligence from San
Francisco 10 May 18th. The prometheus brought 4i9
passengers.
Ga the % OF June the British steamer-of war Albion
arrived al the port oil San Juan del Nore. Greytown
with the British Commodore OF the West Inda station,
who notified the authorities that the governments OF Great
Britain and the United States had agreed to guaranty
the independence OF San Juan Commodore Parker. OF
the Saranac, whom the British Commodore expected TO
meet had not arnved but there no doubt oil bis
cunence, the part OF his government Commissioners
had proceeded 10 Costa Rca and Nicaragua for the pur
pose OF definitely settling the boundaries OF the territory
OF San Juan.
We are under obligations to the purser OF the Prone
lheus for report OF the celebration commemorative of
the recognition Of the Independence oil San Juao.
On Friday, Jane 4th the ladies' and gentlemen con-
posing ihe party OF X. M Foger, of Sacraoeac,
who arrived by the Prousiheus their way 10 Ca!ior
MA and who temporarily occupied the large building OF
Capt Curtis, invited the mayor, council, judges OF tue
supreme court and other iuncIionaries, TO entertain
meni in honor OF The recognition OF the independence OF
San Juan del Norte.
Homer b. Osborn, esq, Of New York presided assist
ed by Purser j. B. Bacon of the steamship Prome,heus
After enjoying the collation. provided for the OCCASION the
following sentiments were enthusiastically responded TO:
The independence Of San Juan del Norte.
q The governments OF Great Britain and the United
States OF Americae guardians of the independence OF
San Juan.
VIM. f. Browne, esq, .he United States consul. re-
sponded, and euogized the good and jndcous admins
continued would enable San Juan stand alone and TO
advance unaided in her career OF prosperity.
3. The mayor and council OF the city.
His Honor replied and complimented the fair strangers
from the East who had temporarily pitched their tents
in the tropics, and now graced the festive board.
The Judiciary and legal unctionaries of the govern
ment
Judge Gsddes returned thanks for himself and his COL
leagues OF the supreme court.
g. The hospitality of the citizens of San Juan del Norte
TO those who have become their guests They hold the
post responsibility and honor hosts and protectors
OF The pilgrims OF California
Alderman B. Mooney replied that the stranger should
never want friend while San Juan has a heart and
hand.
6, The supremacy of law and ORDER exhibited in the
late energetic action of the mayor council and cizens
May this, the fret trial by jury be- like the great principle
IT illustrates invisible and ETERNAL as an example tor future
hgislators
Alderman Gering, in reply, asserted the determination
Of the government 10 be frm, but just 10 all
New York, San Juan, and Califoniathe three great
links which biad the Atlantic 10 the Pacific.
g. The inteligenee enterprise, and moral worth of the
merchants OF San Jnana sale guaran of the integrity
and prosperity Of capital invested here.
Alderman Gerng replied that no failures had vet oc
CURED at San Juan, but that all obligations were hon.
orably discharged, and general confidence existed in the
mercantile community
g. The United States commercial agant-Wiliam f.
Boone-We greet him with a hearty welcome.
Mr. Boone, in reply, drew happy picture Of the future
prosperity which was the manifest destiny Of San Juan
But short time since, the between this place and
The Pacific was dreary wilderness Now il is studded
with hanles and ranches. and every step OF pro-
gress we see The impress of civilization The noble
rivers and lakes OF the route delight The mutudes who
traverse them with the grandeur Of their scenery and
as necessary consequence OF the tide OF emigration,
may safely anticipate that before long the bay of San
Juan will have IT'S amphthea,re occupied with quays
and whayes, and warehouses, and lis streets enlivened
by the hum OF an extended commerce.
10 The absent Presswe miss them daly, and at our
social board.
Purser Bacon replied that as pursers were frequently
humble friends OF the press be would in an humble
manner endeavor 10 represent il
This was important point in the history OF Central
America. We celebrate the birth OF another ndepenI-
ence-the founding oil another Stale. San Juan is the
great gate through which the East pours her
the West--the beloved treasures which surround
us-the Jewels OF her best manhood-lhe pearls of her
most precious grace 1t is the terminus through which
the Pacific passes her golden tributes circulate in
blessings through the world San Juan is rich in the
elements OF greatness and progress Her locality, her
connexions, her constitution cast before her the light OF
brilliant future She has risen and U rse under the
influence OF tina, master mind which has awakened pros
peIiy snore and iron the Atlantic 10 the Pacific
which has planned and opened this great route towards
the setting and whose mission IL II Is 10 commence
here aud 10 achieve the highest becase il is the most
difficult and the most benehcent triumph OF the worlds
hstory-ihe union OF the waters OF the Atlantic and the
| Pacific.
This therefore, is time and place for remembrance
The pilgrims OF Massachusetts, The cavaliers OF Vir-
gnia aud the hunters OF Kentucky associate il with
their homes and their history the pioneer spot OF civ
lzaton in Central Americans the nucleus OF freedom
in the tropics San Juan but point to h
up the glory OF her star 1t is The press May its rays
soon penetrate her forests and light up her shores
III. The Bades-The white which have been and
to be added to the garland Of the uopics.
His honor the Mayor replied, and hoped they would
stay long enough TO become part Of the garland Theii
present brief soourn only TO regret the bouquet
we lose
The eight guitar" with songs OF "ihe Silly nighr'
and "home" and sweet remembrances OF friends filled
up the evening hours, until, TO their hammocks
aud the quiet waters OF the bay, bad gone "a
their rest, with happy and fgAJecoecton OF the
independence day Of San Juaa
The ensuing day saw the travellers safely embarked
on their way across the isthmus
We are under obligations TO Gregorys express for
correspondence and files also TO Sulivans express for
latest papers.
tcouerpondWee Of the Journal Of commercel
! SAN FRAScsco May Is.
Jessie Hutchinson with his company Of Aeghaaisns
was board the Monumental City," and has arrived 10
safety NJ . +.
We have TO announce the arrival ofclpper-sbp witch.
caf forysix days from Hong Kong, with 3ii Chinese
passengers also arrived ship Paragon from Chill, besides
other vessels loaded with barley, from valparaiso which