The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-15
The NeNa.

The two weeks later California intelligence,
brought by the steamer Uncle Sam, which arrived
here about one o'clock this morning, is of far
cheering character than anything previously receiv-
ed frsn the Pacific side for some months. The wea-
ther had become settled and pleasant the roads were
m passable condition, and supplies of provisions
had gone forth from San Francisco in al directions.
The hungry had been fed the naked clothed, and
The sick cared for. The markets remained in about
the same condition per last accounts, with the ex.
reption of -four which had again slightly declined in
price.
No better evidence is wanting that the miners are
IN most fourishing condition than the announce
ment that two steamers sailed from the empire city
Of the Pacific the 18th and 10th ut., with over
three millions seven hundred thousand dollars worth
of gold destined for the Atlantic States. Not salts
led with gold the treasureseekers have turned
their attention TO diamonds II is asserted that one
of these precious briants larger than that of the
Crown diamond of England, which is valued at ten
millions, has been picked up near Columbia in Tue
hume county. What next !?
The debate on the Central American question in
the United States Senate yesterday, between Judge
Mason and ex-Secrctary Clayton was conducted in
a more earnest, but calm and deliberate manner,
than any previous controversy the subject in that
body. As Mr.. NJ is the Chairman of the Committee
on Foreign Relations, and it being understood that
he spoke by authority his speech win give the reader
some idea OF what viii be the course of the adm.
nstration should Great Britain, or any other Eu-
ropean power, persist in extending their dominion
either in Central or any other part Of America
Our special correspondent ntmates that he did not
&c as far as authorized nevertheless, he in effect
hat Joctr Ia
rciterated-it win be enforced. He says England
" has gone a. far as she can and preserve peace
= this continent the whole OF IT, must be free from
further British aggression" We are informed that
President Pierce has already received semi official in.
formation with regard TO the recent operations Of the
English steamer Devastation against Honduras,
which will probably be sent to the Senate before its
adjournment. The cabinet had the matter under
consideration yesterday, and expect TO have
shortly more definite exposition Of the views enser
tanned by the administration In the meantime Mr..
Yasons speech viii be looked upon as er cathedra,
and as such viii doubtless create considerable ex.
eitement both n this country ant Europe.
The Cfice-seekers at Washington appear 10 have
been remarkably quiet yesterday Our correspon
dents mention ,eyeral distinguished gentlemen who
are like- r. eceive foreign appointments, but are
total silent With regard 10 the diff Mites between
Il h4lrp4llers and hunkers. How this )? Has
81 ar, succeeded in satisfying The rnvenous
cities Of bsth factions or have the sym toms OF
3 f,.pEsie with foreign nation convinced them Of
the utility Of living in peace and harmony among
themselves? Nothing 50 speedily reunites the null
itudinous political factions Of this country as the
prospect Of a. national difficulty. It creates pa
triotic unanimiiy of sentiment and action thet is
truly astonishing.
WIKI the exception OF the debate in the Senate,
on the proposition 10 reinstate resident ply stefan
at quarantine, no bGainess Of special interest was
transacted IN either branch Of our state Legislature
ycsterdag. There was dry debate in the Assem-.
bly, upon the Assessment BILL but no conclusion was
arrived at
Nearly every house In the city Of Columbus. Ca,
IS reported b. have been damaged BY the terrific hail
storm which visited that pace on the 10th inst.
Many Of the buildings were 1nroofed, almost every
chimney was blown down, and several bridges and
trees were demolished and yet strange TO say, not
single life IL known to have been lost.
Seyeniy.fve thousand dollars worth Of property ia
estimated have been destroyed b The partial burn
ing Of pork house at Louisville last Sunday night
We regret being compelled TO postpone the details
81 Saturdays proceedings in the Criminal Court at
Washington in she case q Or. Gardner. The trial
greatly increases in interest as it progresses, and
seyeral weeks will probably elapse before the mat
q Is finally disposed o. See the synopsis Of yester
d. ~ transactions undes the telegraph head.
= hs ca'oric ship Ericsson returned TO this
port yesterday afternoon. Her trial trip to the
South y spoken q with evident satisfaction by her
officers and all others who were on boarl. We else.
where give very interesting letter Descriptive Of
the visit to this vessel by the members Of the vr.
ginia Legislature.
he Board Of Aldermen met last evening. when
ifs ;, mort Of the Committee on Aims, TO apply
= the r.. islatUrc fr power T. raise sun Of s7j 900
: tho =. 81 q compietiu, the wo-khauso N
=. .sells islard, VS. taken " .or confederation