The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-02-18

The steamer Ell Dorado, bringing dates from San
Francisco TO the 22d u, four days later than those
brought by the Daniel Webster. arrived at New York on
the 10th inst She brings 81 100000 OF gold on freight,
and PAS passengers
The following gentlemen among the passengers in
the Ell Dorado, having boarded her at Chagres in just
fourteen days from San Francisco Louis McIane IT,,
and H. S. Austin, both OF Baltimore and Felix Argent
on his way to Washington.
The passengers OF the Ell Dorado have made the quick
est time between San Francisco and New York that has
vet been made the running time between the ports
including the crossing Of the ishmus, being twenty three
! and half days.
The rains on the isthmus had ceased and the Gorge
ma road was in fine order.
The health of the ishmus was very good and pas.en
gers leaving Panama very rapidly in sailing vessels
and steamers, tickets for passage on which were COM
handing premium.
The propeller Pioneer had arrived al Chagres
Salt provisions on the isthmus selling at high
rates. Beef had sold a, 500 per barrel
CALIFORNIA AFFAIRS
The steamer Golden Gate left San Francisco on the 22d
ul for Panama, with 800 passengers a large portion OF
whom have arrived in The FL Dorado
New mines OF great richness have been discovered 100
miles north OF SCOTS river, which causing another
great stampede.
Three prisoners named James Burns, James Peterson
and Lewis otinger, escaped from the State penenlary
on the goth of January.
health department has been established at San Fran
CISCO the first section OF which levies OF one dollar
on every passenger arriving in that port
No definite proceedings with regard 10 the election OF a
United States senator had yet taken place in the leasa-
ue The resolution in favor of the meeting OF
the house the oath 10 SO into election laid
the table in the house.
Mr. Crabbe gave notice of his intention to introduce
bill relating 10 slaves and free people OF color.
Berlin Brown, formerly well known hotel keeper Of
Mobile aud New Orleans, died at San Francisco on The
goth ult
The legislature proceeding quietly with business
al It's quarters in Sacramento The miners conven-
ton also in session there and the was crowded
with vsers, among whom all the senatorial candi-
dates who TO address the convention during it's
SION.
The dry diggings were again destitute OF water and the
miners noeking 10 the cities The late dry weather
bad unavorabe effect on The southern mines. Many
Of The richest gulctes had become dry, and the miners
were idle
Further proceedings TO the trial OF the officers and
crew OF the ship Challenge have been dropped for The
present. the penalty attached 10 the offences OF
which Captain Waterman and his mate were convicted
beng i've years imprisonment and q 900 fine.
lhe boden Gate, on the day she lett San Francisco
tame in contact with the briggs James Caske and Jarkn
damaging both vessels
The markets at San Francisco were quiet and price,
generally unchanged.
hharysvle there more activity Exchange on
fassrn cities was 10 demand al per cent premium
FROM JAMAICA.
The FL Dorado brings Jamaica dates 10 the 9Th The
aPers almost barren OF interest
The cholera aba,ing, but the small-pox was
aging with considerable violence in the interior par.
euatly on the northern side OF the island
In the house OF assembly resolution had been intro.
'ueed providing Tor a bounty Importation of emf.
rants, on account Of the dearh OF laborers and the
respect OF the departure Of the Coolies
Inc United States ship United States arrived al Kings
York
Inc United States ship Independence was also al
Kingston, repairing.