The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-01

tune, pad and he has In his army officers oil skill.
i lhe movement We may look for al a early date is
encounter between the main body OF the two armies.
Important from California. Arrival or the
Illinois.
/ The steamship Illinois arrived at New York on the
2Sh inst, with dates from the ishmus TO the 10th Cali
fornia to November lst. the same as previously re-
eeved per telegraph and later news from the South
Pacific
/ From Alta California, Nov L.
Two questions have absorbed the entire attention of
The politicians. VIZ the removal OF the capital and the
election Of United States senator The attempt TO
move The capital Is occasoned by desire to favor Sacra
menlo cy the proposed capital and by the desire or
OF the membes TO enjoy more luxurious fare than TO
be had at Benicla
The senator proposed to be elected cannot take his
seat until December 1858 and is contrary custom
to make The election so long before the senator elect
take his seat The Of the haste that One of
aspanls thinks he be elected at the coming session.
while I'M may be exceedingly doubtful 4 postponed until
man MeDougal, and Collector Hammond
| From Herald Nov, l.
! ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF THE IRISH
/ PATRIOT.
This anxously ookedior event came of Tuesday
nsht with great eciat al Musical Hail. Bush street.
The spacious hall was appropriately decorated. AT
end The banner OF the Society of the Sons OF Erin,"
on which was painted the Harp OF Enn. decked with
shamrock, and envelopsd in the American flag. AT the
other end OF the room was tie banner OF the Hibernian
Society, containing the figure OF The Genius OF Ireland
weeping at the grave OF Emmett. AT The head large
table extended from one side of The room 10 The Other,
which nterseced by FIVE Others extending in par
alle lines The entire length OF The room. Four hundred
Mondelet. of the "Cae du Comerce, in his best style.
The following officers selected TO preside Presi
den Coy ohS Dssr vice presidents Gson
PuIdy; J. +, Wainwright, A. A. Seloyer, and Z. w.
OBrien, esqs stUs.
| Al 81 O'Clock Nr Mitchell entered the hail. when the
band, which occupied the STAGE struck up 'Hal TO the
Chief" The department of the distinguished exile
calm and dlgnhed, although his appearance indicated
.,fal nvia lo nrtnht he
table by the president who introduced him 10 the
blage the exile OF Erin and the guest OF California.
The distinguished CUES, then seated on the ght Of
the president On ibe lef, Elk Gov Lane, Of Oregon.
and present the delegate in Congress from that Terri
tory. On Mr. Mitchels right seated Mayor Carl
right, Ex Gov. McDsugal, OF California Maior-G Gene
raj John A. Futler. the Pioneer OF California; General
Denver secretary Of State Gen. Coya'Iub.s. member o.
The Slate and other gentlemen On the lett Of Gen Lane
seated Archbishop Alemany Of San Francisco the
Rev Mr.. Gallagher; Mr. p. j Smyth, The friend and
companion OF Mitchell Capt Davis, Of the Julia Ann,
the vessel which brought the patriot 10 California I. B.
Mchlanus his former companion in exile; Col. I. J.
Henley, postmaster of San Francisco. and other dislin
guIshed gentlemen Among those seated in various parts
Of the hall, we noticed Philip A. Roach, esq. United
States appraiser who took very prominent part in tho
Gen. p A. Morse; Judge Murray, chief justice Of the
supreme court Judge Chambers; W. b Dameron, naval
officer; James Grant county recorder; Gregory Yale, o.
p Sutton, Geo C. Bates esq. ; Col Baker, Capt Wood
worth, aud host OF other prominent individuals. The
tables were all filled and many persons were compelled
| to leave for want OF accommodations.
The regular then announced in the follow.
| ing order:
"The United statcs." The hope of the oppre.sed-the
Columbia I"
California;" Our home--uneqaaIled for her mineral
wealth. fertility of her SOIL and the energy and
prise OF her citizens Music dome, Sweet Home u
This sentiment responded to by the president Of
the meeting al some length.
"Tbe President of the United sates." The free choice
of a fTcep he IantssM March
"The Governor OF the State OF California"
Gen. Denver secretary OF State responded n speech
oil length aud orce.
"John Mitchell the Ind dependence OF Ireandt" IMu.
sici Exile of Ern.'1
The patriot then arose. amid hunders cf app,a0se and
having been assisted IN mounting the table by the
dent OF The meetlng proceeded with delivery perfectly
natural and graceful, aud 10 manner replee with elo
quence.
10 reply to the enthusiastic call Of the meeting, Gen.
Lane late governor OF Oregon and said II was
proud privilege OF all assembled there that night 10 well
come TO their shores such and great a John
Mtchel-tcbeersl-a man who had suffered under the
tyranny OF The natural enemy of their country, oud
cheers and who had evinced that disposition 10 down
his life in the of freedom, which be hoped ami
mated the bosom OF every American there present. He
never was present at meeting that him much
Joy the before him for he happy to recox
Mise in the Ilusrous man in whose honor they we're AS
sembed, the enemy the powerful and sincere enemy. OF
the na,nra enemy OF America. He would wish to God
that every Iushman here to how proudly they
welcomed John Mitchell, and what hope arose TO their
country from the recognition OF that this night
| Loud cheers
Captain ingreham His promptitudc in rescuing Kosz,a
from Austrian tyranny entities him the respect every
American citizen. Music The Bold Soldier Boy.oI
Col. Henley responded in his usual felcitous manner
10 this toast
Tho City of San Francisco Her present greatness amply
aiiess the energy and enterprise Of her inhabitants.
In response, Mayor Garrison made few very appro-
pirate remarks.
VIM. Smith 0Brien and his Companions In Exile May
we soon have to welcome their arrival these shores
Responded to by T. B. McManus, one OF the exiles.
The Press. When free, and guided by patriotism, the
asserter and guardian Of human rights.
DIR. Theller responded to this sentiment.
The Ladies' God bless them
After the regular had been proposed, the chair
man announced as volunteer toast by Mr.. Graine--
" The eternal pros penty Of Father John Kenyon"
Mr. Mitchell returned thanks for the honor done 10 ons
Of his respected friends In Australia he had expe-
rienoed the utmost Kindness and the generous as-
saDce in enectng his escape from the Catholic cersv
and before he sat dove. he would propose the health o{
a distinguished member OF that body who had honored
him by calling there that nght-he meant Archbishop
Aemany.
Archbishop Alemany cordially thanked Mr. Mitehel
and the meeting for the reception given 10 the toast Of hs
health, and concluded by wishing long life and prosperity
10 Mr. Miichel's amabe family -
After some further tosss had been proposed the meet
ing adjourned.
The mining news oil the fortnight has been interest
ing but there are lew items of sufficient importance to
attract attention abroad. Ia our last summary we no.
Hall skah hcN.n rT ln-A