The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-12-10
by TELEGRAPH.

Later from California-Arrival Of the
Steamship Philadelphia.
: City of Sacramento in Ashes-Largc Fires at San
francisco and Maryspiue- T,ro and a Quarter
Millions Of Gold Coming California gone for
Pierce and King, &c.
New ORLEAra, December 9.-The steamship
Philadelphia arrived here this morning with dates
from San Francisco to the 18th of November, two
weeks later, and most important intelligence from
all parts of California.
The Philadelphia sailed in company with the
steamer Illinois, for New York, with two and a
quarter millions of gold on board.
A destructive fire broke out in the city of Sa-
cramento, (date not given,) which it was found
impossible to check; and, with the exception Of
few houses, the entire city is in ashes. Many
lves were lost in the effort to check the fames
and the loes of property is stated to be immense.
Destructive fires had also occurred at San Fran
cisco and Marysvillc, which were finally checked
by the fire depar tment. ...n,| ..
The Presidential election had passed off quietly
and had resulted in a majority of about fifteen
thousand for Pierce and King, Nothing was
known in California al the latest dates of the result
in the other States of the Union.
Important from Russia---A Russian Japan Erpedi-
-..g ton Sailed, &c.
New YoRK, December ga letter from St. Pc
tersbur dated October is, published in the Salem
Regisfer, says that the Emperor OF Russia has
started Japan expedition, consisting of tho frigate
Paas, and tender and screw steamer, under the
command Of Admiral Poulatine.
The frigate left Cronstndt few weeks previous,
to stop in the English Channel, from whence the
expedition would finally proceed. The object Of
the expedition is said to be for scientific purposes
but it is almost certain that II is intended to watch
tho movements of the American expedition, of
which the Emperor il known to be very jealous.
The river Ncva full of fonting ice, but
there were no American ships there. ..l
Matrimonial The President Elect.
BosroN, December 9.--Mrs. Jameson, niece
Of General Franklin Pierce, wns married in this
city last night to Mr.. Henshaw The President
elect and his lady were present at the wedding.
Railroad Accident.
PuL.pE1pHA December 9.-The Mail Pilot
line from New York ran of the track last evening
near Princeton and arrived here at three O'Clock
this morning, too late to connect with Baltimore.
Boat Sunk aud Loss Of Life.
PHiLApELpHIA December ga coal boat from
Bristol sunk at Pine street wharf early this
morning, and two men who were asleep in the
cabin were drowned.
Sailing Of the Steamer Viliiam Penn.
New YoeK December 9-Tbe steamer William
Penn sailed at noon to-day for New Orleans, with
$3.50, 900 in gold on freight.
Terrific Storm The Lakes.
BUFFALO, December S.--There was terrific
storm last nj ght on the lakes and great fears are
entertained of ex tcnsvc loss OF life and property.
The steamer Baltic, which left yesterday after
for Detroit, returned to-day at noon with her
cabin stove in and much other damage 10 her up
per works.
The brig Concord which left last night, return
cd to port this morning, having lost two ocomo.
tivcs iutended for the Rock Island Railroad Many
vessels are still out and much anxiety IL felt Tor
her as ia n err