Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
by the Pampero,


The Chinese Of San Francisco have donated
81 900 to Capt Loves Rangers for their services
in capturing the bandit Joaquin
A company OF enterprlzng citizens OF San Fran
cisco have purchased lot of ground on the west
ern side Of the city, which they intend TO convert
into rural cemetery, after the plan Of cemeteries
attached TO the eastern cities.
Senor Don Antonio de Almeidy, who was ban
ished from Mexico by order OF Santa Anna, is now
sojourning in this city, and has addressed TO that
high functionary, through the columns of the Her
ald powerful letter in condemnation of the pn-
Just treatment by which he has been visited.
The gentlemen connected with the medical pro-
fession have formed Medical Society for the bet
ter protection of the profession against unlicensed
practitioners.
va. The principal item of news is the loss ofthe
steamship Winfield Scott, the particulars Of which
we extract from the Herald Of the Th:
On Friday night, December I'd, at IL o'clock, the
Winfield Scott struck upon rock on the Island of
Anacapa off the coast of Santa Barbara, about
35 miles She first struck bow on, then with her
stern and then on her side, carrying away her
rudder. A great deal of confusion was created
on board. The fog was dense, but the weather
calm, and by hafpast one, the boats were lowered,
and first filed with women and children, who were
safely anded-the beach being but short dis
lance of. In this way all on board were taken
ashore, and they were amply provided with provi-
sions from the wreck.
When the California LETT the stranded steamer
she had not broken up. The water ebbed and
flowed in her hold, rising TO the cabin floor, and it
was the impression of Captain Blunt that rock
had been forced through her bottom. Anacapa
island, where the Scott went ashore, hes at the
southwest point Of the island Of Santa Cruz, and
within thirty miles Of Santa Barbara. The pas
sengers were landed without accident. Among
those who rendered material assistance in the
boats, we hear Mr.. Mead (of Adams Il Co.'s Ex-
press) mentioned as prominent. The beds and
III 81. ho1 hoon ehN for
the use Of the passengers. They had TO depend
opon the supply on board for water, there being
none on the island. The Pacific Mail Company
despatched the Republic to-day in order to save
whatever is possible. The Winfield Scott was es
timated to be worth $300,000 1t is not certain
whether or not she was wholly or partially in
sured The passengers, we learn, express them
selves grateful for the exertions ofthe captain and
officers Of the vessel, who acted calmly and eff
cienty throughout the trying scenes of the dsas-
ter, and We're unceaslng IN their efforts 70 secure
the safety of all on board Everything possible
had been done TO make their situation on shore as
comfortable as possible. Captain Blunt is regard
ed among the best informed well as most eau
tious navigator on the Pacific. He was intimately
acquainted with the coast, having been engaged
in the survey Of the United States government.
The calamity is unusually regretted on his ac-
count, and although a dense fog prevailed at the
time Of the occurrence the effect of currents must
have contributed to the untoward accident. The
measures of relief taken by the companys agent
in this city, Edward Flint, Esq, are alike prompt
and commendabe. Both the California and the
Republic will be at the wreck Tomorrow, and the
passengers will be relieved from their unpleasant
situation.
The State Of Sonora is represented to be fast
verging upon dsmemberment. The inhabitants
are reduced to such state of wretchedness, that
it is believed they would hail with pleasure any
immigration calculated to produce a change in
their present condition. Such immigration
from California, it is said, would be hailed with
satisfaction. The Mexican authorities are looking
out with great Jealousy for the arrival Of a hbus-
terng expedition. When the u. s. transport
schooner Gen. Patterson entered the harbor OF
Guaymas, on her way from the mouth Of the Col
orado to San Diego the greatest commotion was
excited the authorities feeling sure that she was
the advance guard Of the Sonora expedition.
During her stay she was watched with the
greatest vigilance Tonnage duty was demanded,
but Of course not paid and an American gentle
man invited on board by the captain was denied
permission to embark, and did not get of until the
American consul had interposed in such manner
as to make himself distinctly understood. Il is
said the people Of the town took sides with the
Americans and are anxious for the arrival Of the
long-looked-for expedition from California.
Captain La Vega, commanding Mexican
cutter, had been imprisoned at Guaymas for tell
ing the authorities of the place that they were q
pack of swindling scoundres."
The Apaches had been committing the most dar-
ing and extensive robberies in the neighborhood
of Guaymas, and short time since made an at
tack at midnight upon the city OF Hermoslllo.
Products of California; great deal of in
terest has recently been excited in regard to the
agricultural capacities of California During the
last season fruits and vegetables OF every variety
have been Produced rivaling, and in many in-
Stances excelling the productions of older States
II has been clearly shown that California can pro-
~, ia N IT.
lantic States Recently it has been made to APP
pear that tobacco and cotton can be cultivated
with great success. The former has been found
growing wild in the valley of the San Joaquin and
Major Reading has succeeded in raising beauti-
ful sample Of cotton from New Orleans seed, on
his rancho on the head waters of the Sacramento.
The introduction of rice and tea into the State, by
way Of experiment. is also contemplated. Rice, 1t
is believed, will grow luxurantly on the swamp
lands of the interior, and tea II is thought will
flourish on the slopes of our mountains Sugar
has also been extracted from the California pine
tree.
washington Territ0ry.-Fies of the Colnnz-
5ian, published at Olympia Puget's Sound, Wash
lngton Territory to the 5th Of November, have
been received at San Francisco We extract the
following items from the Herald:
Governor Stevens, now on his way across the
plains in charge Of an exploring party to Pugets
Sound had been heard from, and was expected In
Olympia on the 10th of November. As soon as he
arrived the organization OF the territory would DC
completed. There are no less than nine candi-
dates for the office of delegate in that Territory.
The census Of Washington Territory is not
vet completed. The Colombian, however, has
received from the United States marshal, Colonel
Anderson the following returns: The population
of Pacific county is $50; Lewis, 463; Clark, l,lA;
King, 154; jefferson, 1885, Island, 1872; making
total of 2236 for that portion already taken Thurs
ton and Pierce counties are not yet finished, but
will probably exceed 1900 The census OF King,
Jefferson, and Island counties was taken in the
early part of July last, since which time their pop
ulation has increased fully one-half II time per-
rnits, the marshal will go over those again
The Olympans were greatly delighted by the
arrival at their wharf of the Fairy, Captain
Cove, from San Francisco. The firing Of cannon
proclaimed her appearance, and brought forth the
populace en- nasse to the bay side to behold the
welcome little beauty. She is intended to ply on
the Sound as regular accommodation packet
The Fairy left the next day with party of ladies
and gentlemen on pleasure trip 10 various points
on the Sound.
The Cape Flattery Indians, under King George
hoya haen committing depredatons upon the