The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-13
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Nav YoRK, June IL, m.The steamer Illinois arrived
here mis- she brings y ~ ne s mem ~
May The Illinois has five hundred passengers and about
two millions dollars worth Of gold dust on freight and IN the
The Illinois brings accounts Of the rapid advancement
towards completion Of the Panama railroad -
The advices from the mines are most encouraging The
amount OF gold obtained is beyond all precedent
The Illinois made her trip IN 70 days TO ms city
Gov Biger al last accounts suffering from
attack of bilious fever His situation, however, was not
considered dangerous by the physicians,
The accounts of the of the Indians
frmed. Nearly two hundred OF them were slaughtered
The Cinnamon In California in very bad order Of the
mines generally and the indications are that they VIII be
speedily driven Off unless the government takes some ac-
lion prevent their swarming oyel IN such hordes
An affair Of honor occurred Washington, opposite Sac
ramento city recently, between Mr. Dscoucey editor Of
shot through tho body but athe last accounts was not
dead
state civil fund also Of the war fund authorizing the re-
newipg Of unfunded State in payments Of the
school fund No provision has been made for the payment
OF the interest land bonds which caused them 10 DO
saleabe until the United States provides for their quda-
The steamer Oregon, from San Francisco brought down
million six bundled thousand dollars worth Of gold
dust on freight
Nine prisoners had escaped from The county jail the
18th. and twelve others attempted 10 escape, but failed
Further Indian difficulties have taken place in the north
part OF the State.
iagrations the principal cities of California confidence
has been measuraby restored, which has given quite an
Improvement
Money affairs generally ~ore easier. and in more
healthiui condition.
The Common Council CT San Francisco taking steps
towards having the city lighted handsomely with gas
Hon Alexander Wells had taken his IN the gu pIeme
court.
The vgiant committee still continued its organization,
and in consequence of recent untoward develop
nents, was holding meetings again. though no actual
cason Tor its interference had offered.
Commercial matters III San Francisco and other cities
prosperous and business generally IN heahf con-
dttion. Flour decininasaes OF Haxa brands at IS
Ia lsl n a
There had been better demand for pork with slight
improvement.
Boots and shoes in steady requestprices unchanged
Bricks in active demand at full prices.
Sugars abundant prices steady.
Seamen's wages S37 per month.
Exchange three per cent premium.
Gold dust selling OF $l7 to Sl7 rs per ounce.
Improvements rapidly progressing in Sacramento
City. Business very brisk, and money substantial
and beautiful brick had been erected The State
chves, 1t was thought, would soon be removed 10 Vallejo
Accounts have been received from the Sandwich Islands
TO the oath OF April. Parliament had assembled the
18Th The Kings speech was peaceful and viewed as
liberal document Both houses, the last accounts,
dicussng the constitution
terrible earthquake occurred Hawaii on the lith.
Several towns sustained much injury.
Coffee was being offered for sale at Honolulu