The daily union., 1852-01-13

MES and private individuals discharge theirs We ask no
more. THETA.
Ten Days Later from California.
| The steamer Daniel Webster arrived at New York on
the lth instant bringing dates OF the st from San Juan
from Havana Of the 9th. and from San Francisco OF the
18th u, making the whole passage from San Francisco
in twenty days. and bringing 255 passengers. to.
gether with $36o.OoO in gold DUST principally in the
hands of passengers.
By'teegraph we have the following summary OF her
news:
The United States steamer Saranac, Commodore Par
ker, arrived at San Juan the ls Instant and her
rival supposed to be demand satisfactory expla-
nation OF the recent outrage the steamer Promeheus
The event created great excitement throughout the place,
and various were the rumors and specuations afoat
The steamer Tennessee with the mail from New York
to the llth of November arrived San Francisco on the
l4h ut and the mail steamer from that city detained
until the 10th ult TO give the merchants an opportunity
to answer their letters No information has been re.
ceved TO the OF gold that would be despatched
by the mail steamer
The latest intelligence from San Diego brings the mos,
satisfactory accounts OF termination Of all the Indian
troubles Governor McDousal had even disbanded all
the volunteer companies, well satisfied is he OF the
future ancable intentions of the various Indian tribes
The expedition from San Francisco in the ship Gune
Ceuk arrived at Honolulu the 18th OF November and
met with most friendly welcome from the native and
American citizens, but were viewed with much dis,rus
by the English and French residents As late as the lst
of November, everything beokened continuance OF The
most peaceful and satisfactory relations between the
peditionsis and the Inhabitants of the island.
The United States ship yandaa was at Honolulu and
should necessity arise as some anticipated, would aid
in protecting the government The United States consul
had arrived at Honolulu and resumed his official duties
the 4th OF November Trade and business generally
dull the islands, the markets being overstocked
with all kinds of goods.
Monsieur Kenny the naturalist, from Paris was en-.
gagged in exploring the Islands, and his botanical and ge.
illogical discoveries were expected 10 be OF great mpor
tance.
From the INTERIOR the speak OF frequent heavy
rains, which have been of great benefit vegetation,
and raised the rivers from five to ten feet not however
10 an extenti do any damage.
In the dry dggngs the rain has been sufficient TO enable
the miners prosecute their abors with considerable
success though another rain anxiousy looked for
The papers contain very contradictory accounts relative
TO the gold discoveries in Bear Vaey--some asserting
that the claim has the appearance of being nearly worked
out. whilst others affirm that the first accounts have been
fully realized 1t is reliable fact, however, that III,
original discoveers have sunk their hole TO the depth
twelve feet, and have taken out 100000 worth OF
gold
The general interests OF the State more prosperous
and matters continue to assume more settled and salts
factory aspect The miners generally doing we'll
and whilst the condition OF society in the cities ha.
greatly improved. there is also corresponding improve
ment in the mining regions Law and order now pretty
generally prevail, and the churches are exercising
wholesome influence on all classes OF the community
San Francisco is not the city in this respect now
that II was a twelvemonth since.
Most OF the damming companies and others working
in the beds Of rivers had suspended operations.
An extensive depose OF magnetic oxide OF iron ore had
been discovered thirty miles from Manpertb. on The
Placerville road.
letter from Daniel Webster published in the Sar
Francisco Courier denies the truth OF Senator Gwin.
statement that the administration favored selling the min
eral lands OF California.
The Democratic State Central Committee have called
convention to elect delegates the Baltimore National
i Convention.
The survey OF the Pacific and Atlantic railroad from
San Francisco TO San Jose, has been completed, anf
Dr. Cobb will shortly leave for New York 10 raise fund
for the prosecution Of the work
The San Jose Viser says that the new State house i
nearly completed and considers it settled point ha, The
seat OF government will not be removed again
Serious apprehensions entertained at San Francisco
for the safety OF the McKm, which left Panama
on the 25th OF November, with full load OF
The Board OF Commissioners bad previously pronounced
the Mckim unseaworhy.
Snow had fallen to the depth OF six feet in the countr,
above Downngville.
| A detachment OF seventy United States troops had pro
ceeded from Benca and Monterey 10 San Diego previous
to the receipt OF the intelligence Of the dsperso OF h
Indians, and the OF the principal leaders Among
those captured Antonio and Bill Marshall who arc
understood have been the chief nstgatos Of the
| troubles
| THE MARKETS
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec Is There has been moderate
business done during the last fortnight without any i'm
provemen in prices, the stock continuing in excess o.
| the demand.
Seamen's wages were firm, and engagements diff
cult 10 make nj previous rates
Laborers obtain from IS TO 50 per diem; carpenters
and masons 81 10 $40. Other mechanical branches o
trade are IN prosperous condition
i Clean gold dust commands Si7 IS per ounce Sigh
bills on New York per cent
THE PRosEruKvs. The report that the British minis