The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-01-31
TELEGRAPHIC.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER PROMETHEUS.
SEVENTEEN DAYS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

sEvENTEEN DAYS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
New YORK, Jan. 80.
The steamer Prometheus, which sailed from
Havana on the 25th, and San Juan on The 10th,
arrived ut her wharf at III o'clock this morning,
bringing 355 passengers, 1868 900 in gold dust
on freight, and $500 900 in the hands of pas
sengers. She brings San Francisco papers to
the I'd instant, being seventeen days later than
by the last arrival.
The Prometheus arrived ut San Juan on the
18th, and found there the United States steamer
Saranac, and the sloop Albany; also the Eng
lish steam frigate Arrogant, the sloop of-war
Cavpro, and the brig Express.
The Arrogant has been despatched by the
British Admiral to the West India station with
assurances to Commodore Parker that the Br
fish government entirely disavowed and con-
demncd the act of the British consul and the
captain of the Express in the exercise Of any
authority whatever in cOnEexion with the Mos
quito government, Or in interfering in any way
with the foreign commerce Of San Juan, and
that the conduct of the latter, in OBTAINING the
Prometheus and firing across her bows, was I'M
authorized and heartily condemned.
The most friendly feelings existed between
the officers Of the ships of both countries Sa-
lutes were exchanged on the 10th, on the inter-
CldUSc VI Vieito ny lHc COillIlluUueTS OI Tic ma
tional ships, and Commodore Parker was highly
complimented by Captain Robinson of the A.
rogant hosting the American ensign ut the
mainmast during the salute. The compliment
was returned by the Albany with the English
ensign at the mninmast.
Assurances were given by Commodore Par
ker to the British officers that the difficulty
relative TO the whole Mosquito question was
progressing amicably to u satisfactory adjust
ment, and that no doubt existed but that it
would be speedily settled to the sa sfaction of
all parties
The Saranac and Arrogant were to leave San
Juan in few days.
The U. s. sloop- of-war Cyane was expected
daily from Chagres to relieve the Albany.
The brig G. Gertrude. of Warren, Maine,
bound from Navy bay to tensacola, went ashore
on the evening Of the lth, ten miles west Of
San Juan. She is total wreck no lives lost.
CALIFORNIA NEWS.
A meeting of portion of the legislature was
held at San Francisco on tho last day of Decem.
Der, on the subject Of the seat of governne nt.
A letter was received from the attorney general,
expressing the opinion that Vallejo is the seat
Of government, AS established by law. A reso-
luton was offered by Mir. Parrish, and adopted
by large majority, that the delegates elect then
present, should assemble at Vallejo on the first
Monday in January
BY decision Of the Supreme Court, the
municipal officers elected in May, have been
ousted, and the persons chosen in September,
have been declared duly elected. 9th latter,
Stephen K. Harris was the candidate for mayor
lie has taken possession of his office. Some of
the old officials, in pursuance of a recommends
ton of the Wing general committee, have de-
"a In bolI nd M.
of the council, who was ousted, has instituted
proceedings against the new mayor, for the pur.
pose oftcsiing his auhori y.
Ca. t. Waterman, of the clipper ship Chai-
lenge, was tried on the 23d of December. On
one indictment for assault on Birkenshaw, and
the jury could not agree. On the second in
dctment for an assault upon John Smith, he was
found guilty.
A land slide occurred at San Francisco on
December 9th, near CIuk's Point, by which
two warehouses, of iron, just built by Mr.. Grit
fin, and used by government for bonded goods,
were entirely destroyed. Three thousand tons
of bonded goods were stored in them, much Of
which was ruined
Col. Andrews, Of the army, was shortly to
leave for New York.
The news sfrom the mines continues of the
same general character. The yield, both at the
pacers and the dry diggings, has been most
Dountiful since the rains.
Money is in but little request, as very few
speculations are on foot
The mail steamer Oregon sailed from San
Francisco on the LIST OF January, for Panama,
with $l,345,0OO in gold as freight, besides a
large amount in the hands of he passengers
Among the sums on board were 100000 for
Adams & Co; Page, Bacon e. Co., S29o,OOO
b. Danilson, $4,000; Burgoyne e. Co, $780,.
O00 The Oregon also has on board about 300
passengers.
The New Orleans sailed from San Francisco
on the same day, with $50 passengers, and the
Pacific with 270 passengers
Political affairs in California are very unset.
tied. The s n Francisco Herald .ay@, it should
not be surprised to hear Of two legislatures and
two sets Of municipal officers, and two Demo-
cratic parties
Commu ication with most of the miners has
been interrupted, in consequence but little gold
is arriving at San Francisco.
All accounts from the mines are decidedly
most favorable. Heavy rains have been expert
enced, which were much needed at the mines.
Three shocks of an earthquake had been felt
at San Francisco on the 9th ult.
There has been great freshet in the Yuba
river. Some damage was DONE and several lives
lost
Advices from Honolulu to the 9th December
had been received. The ship Vncennes arrived
At Honolulu on the 28th OF November from San
Diego. The Vandaia was stiIl in port