The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-15
TWO WEEKS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL OF THE UNCLE SAM,
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PROSPEROUS CONDITION OF THE MINERS.
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tremendous Semi Monthly Ship
ments Of Gold Dust.
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Excitement Concerning the Mexican Outlaws.
Mutiny and Murder on Board the Brig
VIM. Penn.
STATE OF THE MARKETS,
&C., &C., DC

ing from Aspnwal with advices from San Francisco
to the 10th Of February. She brings $4,000 in
gold on freight and in the hands of passengers
The rainy season ON the Isthmus had closed and
the travelling had become remarkably good.
Tho Uncle Sam left New York on the 21st Feb
ruary, in company with the Ohio and Cherokee, and
arrived at Aspinwan on the I'd March-the Ohio
arriving on the Sd, and the Cherokee on the 4th.
The U. S. left Aspinwall the morning of the 5th,
and arrived at Kingston at 6 A. NJ on the Sth,
whence she sailed for this port the next morning
She belongs to the Independent Opposition Line"
The steamship Sierra Nevada, which arrived at
Panama on the 14th Of February, sailed for San
Francisco the 5th inst. She carried forward the
passengers Of the Uncle Sam. Captain J. D. Wilson,
Of the s. n, died at Panama, on the lst of March,
His disease was malignant renittent fever. Mr.
Chase, second officer OF the same steamer, died Of
fever, during her passage to Panama.
The steamship John L. Stephens, from New York
for San Francisco, arrived at Panama on the Sd Of
March.
The British ship Brandt, Capt Moody, of St.
John, destroyed by fire on the night Of the 25t
January, when about Sc miles from the Chincha isl
ands, where she had been taking in cargo Of guano.
| We are indebted to Purser Comstock for the early
delivery sf our packages; and also to the pulscr of
the steamship John L. Stephens, drumming on the
Pacific side, ,)for late Valparaiso papers.
The following are the
| PASSENGERS ny THE UNCLE SAM
Whittiker, Wills i Cushing, H BgIe, J Gerber, II
| i Lewis W II smith, y Taggort, W L Burns, A r
Horn, Woman, I BARBER Iason, j Hantigan, J Sy-
mons, Cornelius, Gadrey A Joseph. Hansuckcr, J
Thompson, Bloomfield, '" / Rowell Pits s' John
Lyons, Dodge, G Madison 9 smith, A Pease r A
% s1f ,. wsey
| Westmoreland L Kane and servant, J Hersey, John
Walker, John Browne, stalcup stacup " Greenwood,
Anson, Anson, lane, Humpllrics, B Hancock, W
Bohapan, Hunter, Pulaski Jacks, bartholomew. J
Matte, u Aldrich, Ianience, Carroll NJ Maoney S J
Hood Irving, \ Walker Ii II Leeds, 7 Bunce, j Con.
Adams & Co.'S Express; Morrison, M Iansinburs and
| others in the stecrage.
Summary or the Fortnight's News.
| From the San Francisco Herald Fob l5l
| The news from the Interior has been OF unusual
interest The Indians ON Dry Geek have kept the
/ neighborhood in high state of excitement and
alarm on account of their bold robbcres and evident
hostility. Some brisk fighting has occurred between
them ana parties OF the whites sent out TO chasisc
them. in these encounters the Indians behaved
with great courage; several of the whites were killed
and on one occasion were compelled 70 retreat leav
the enemy masters Of the field. Reports from the
san Jonquin Valley arc to the effect that Fort Mil
Ter had been attacked, and that several persons are
missing in that vicinity. The Indians think that
the government of the United States has not acted
I'd good faith with them in failing to carry out the
stipulatons OF the treaty and they complain that
the Americans haDe cut of their supplies and re-
duced them to state bordering on actual starvation
Many murders have been committed throughout
the mining regions and daily accounts ore received
OF outrage and robbery.
There has been great eNsitement in Caayeras
county, and general expulsion OF the Mexcans. A
band OF Mexican maMudeEs have infested the neigh
1nnttt tita.sn
robber joaquin is at the head Of these desperadocs
and has become the terror Of the country far around
The miners have assembled in force and commenced
asystcmatic search. joaquin has eludel all attempts
TO capture him. Several of his gang have been taken
| and hung The entire Mexican population has been
driven from San Andreas and the forks of the Gala
sefas Mass meetings have been held and resolutions
4 passed approving of the work OF determination,
| Inc utmost CONSERVATION prevails amongst all
! foreigners.
The weather Throughout the mines has been gen.
orally delightful, and the miners are mostly doing
well. The small pox has been prevalent in some
| parts Of the State.
Very extensive canalling operations are going on
for the purpose Of supplying the gold regions with
water. There is every reason to suppose that the
approaching season wA enable the miners TO make
amends for their late inactivity.
Measures are being taken TO construct q plank
road from Maryyille to Nevada, and improvements
| OF every description as being Effected
| Some beautiful specimens Of rubies and emeralds
have been found In the interior and also nIagniii-
cent diamond of the first water.
The murderers Of the lamented Lieutenant Colonel
Craig were executed at San Diego on the 3lst Of
January. The celebrated Yuba warrior Pasqual was
| present.
Benicis has been finally fixed upon as the capital
| Of the State.
The Governors recommendation of an extension OF
the city front, has met with the entire condemnation
Of the municipal government and of the citizens at
large. A committee had been appointed by the Le
gslature to investigate the matter and evidence is
| now being gathered upon the subject.
| The Common Council Of San Francisco adoptcd
resolution cnjoining the Commissioners of the Funded
Debt from dspesi6e of city property. The Mayor
withheld his approval.
The weather in San Francisco during the last two
weeks has been delightful in Tie extreme.
Miss Catharinc Hayes Is absent for the present on
tour through the neroi. The prize ticket for her
first concert at Sacramento, sold for fl 200.
Miska IIauser the celebrated yolmist. Il giving
concerts at San Francisco Hall.
IheatIicals promise to be well patrUnzed during
| the ensuing season.
The talented American tragedan, Mr.. Jas. Stark,
about TO undertake journey 10 Australia together
with hiy lady.
The Second anniversary of the San Francisco Or