The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-19
Our cal,ro, MIA Corr espondencs.

California osuy--L Later from o~s Of the San ffa"-
e;seo Hsvt Tow Soc,sty Cal,for"ta-lM RE
..,t STATE of Arfaus- Erection Of Ekgswt Rs-
,t..-ce,- Eairsva ga~cs Of the Latns-Aus'esl
and Theatrical Chit Ch4t-Log ofo NaD years
CrH'ss, &c.
We have been very dissipated here Lately, though
It may seem strange 70 people ct home that 70
should so soon have caught up the eegancies, fop-
peries and rivolites OF the best society" 10 older
cities- But you don't know anything Of San Fran
cisco; no, viii, until you aud see for
yourself minge In its society gaze upon its elegant
buildings that lift themselves proudly TO the skies
presto! what change from its little tents and
buts. The dress circles Of our theatres are now no
longer filed with long bearded men with slouched
chapeAus and red and blue flannel shirts, with face
and bands that never, since crossing the Isthmus,
bad seen soap and water-n0 sir wish it distinctly
understood that we are not now dirty or dowdy
people.
number Of our citizens are GROWING our hil
tops with perfect byoSr Of cottages suggestive Of
warm heartbs and warmer hearts, babies. kittens,
well behaved CATS fine and substantial brick church,
es are and have been built, which look as II they
were mot for day but for all time,' And how the
old time comes DER me a. the bells ring out on the
Sabbath morn the cali to prayer-how it recalls the
past know OF nothing that brings to my mind 30
wildly the days lang syne, as the sound OF the
church bells on the pleasant Sunday MORNINGS.
The dry goods stores are beginning TO LOOK very
beautiful and each tries hard 70 0utsnine the other
never saw in the States, (sDd have had some ex-
perience in the shopping line) su;h magnificent
goods Of every description as are here displayed you
can obtain anything heart can wish for moss5 A-out
It takes great deal Of it though. Dress carried TO
on extent that ,uld astoDish s,me Of your sober,
quiet readers, and at home could be considered in
fy~1s.. LII aNrSHH.
totally discarded from q ady's wardrobe.
In our musical circles ne have the Pa :fc Musical
troupe, Madame Anna Thillon and her party, .
French opera, Miss Julia Gould and Miss Pelby. We
Hayes. and Ole Bull. What are we to do with them
all? We shall run mu sic mad it will BE- almost an
mpossbility TO meet with friend on Tho strest that
will not be humming, In most delightful falsetto, ssd
truly operatic STYLE airs from TIE most celebrated
vpcTus OF the day have slightly caught the infec.
ton myself but otis VAIN to tell thes ell feel"
Imagine my surprise and astoninhment, q fe Y days
since, when q gentleman Of my acqlaiatan e, not
up 70 me, and with the most fascinating manner in
the world, presented me with All immense ring OF
Ca iforna gold lit was specimen, in reg ard to size,
do you) and after the approved style OF the
day, commences singing, in the most terrific bass,
"Takc now this ring, tvs thine, love" | hadn't
word to say, but vamosed'-fouDd myself at home
how got there havn't the rem,t-st idea. 70 sp-
preciate this you should have seen the ring.
The Pa:i6c Musical troupe have sung 10 very good
houses, and at first most iolsi ssticAly re-
ceived; bat they have tired rs, AMI think it bore
to be obliged to listen. MISS julia Paby and Miss
Gould have won the public by their Seet ball i'd
singing-tbe former particularly from the fact that
she appears often and TO 80 ne advanta ye in male
attire. at least all the gentlemen say 30, but don't
zee what they ano attractive in wonans wearing
the --. Mrs. Sinclair tried them the other
night; some said they didn't f.. Others that they
were particularly becoming her pecuiiaf style.
Mrs. Sinclair is doing all the sentimental! hero
ines-the Ophe,ias. Desdemonas, Pao'ines, aad Mari
tanas The public in general would orefer Young
aud pretty actress in these chsracters, but would
stay away rather than sec them done by an indifer
ent actress Mrs. Sinclair is not So popular Is at
first.
Madame Anna rhillon appear, for the frat time on
Monday, when suppose the same farce of bouquets
and benefits will be ena ,,ed rings and Diamond pins
and things Heads, hearts, ana hats will be thrown
at the feet of the dear creature, sho iisps mos. Ae
lghtful English with such sweet accent, aud sings
beautiful French songs charmingl1. We'll Utve
Ia bagafe'k cire Ia 1o,e!
James Kendall has made his sppearance in public
ence. on the occasion Of Mrs Judsh's benefit. The
greeting was heartfelt and the applause wnich fol-
lowed his efforts immense. He Is the leader Of the
Union Band, and has become in the short time he
has been here an immense favorite.
New Years Day--the first Of January, 1854 WAS q
great day here, may soy very great day-a day
when many people saw the stars and stripes don Ole
when every man carried home his o ~n turkey, and
good fourteen FOUNDER at that when every female
was in doors, and every he male out of doors. En-
closed Is line left on my table during the day
New Years Day, 1854 The day oomm-nsed with light
bres zss and PLEASANT weather A. $50 made sail:
hove the sArboard anchor sad hova short the port
enc At 3 p N got der wsigh the aiArb lard tack
and took bearings Of Port Oren.a several strange
lAf and stood of shore At hove about Ard 1t 10
east Choir, with tho oolors flying Of Fort Rii,s;
changed sutes 9TH the Fort and sent the lahore
on liberty eor. avs, again. Twelve, u,an'sa' 'au.ly
have plenty Of gossip for you-bas and parties,
public and private but will let 1t lay over till my
next, till when l trust You may have your full
share Of SUNSHINE.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16, 1854.
Changes ~ San Francisco- The Ne,c Thedtre-
Mrs. S,nclair-Anna Ihllon- Rush for the He.
raid Htrs-Mr. MWdoch-Mrs. Woodward
Miss Julia Go,ld-Suceess of Governor Pwdy-
Great Gold Netcs, &c.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Compsny's magnih-
cent steamer John l.. Stephens leaves this port to-
day for Panama, and BY i. send few j,taugs down
from this wonderful city for city indeed it is Tents
ard frame houses have long since departed, aud
street after street OF elegant brick and stone build
ngs ereets the eye while ali the luxures aad delica-
cies Of the season here to be had in as great
profusion as at home. The hotels are all crowded,
the Last steamer bringing one thousand passen.
gers.
Theatr1cals are In fourissng condition. Mrs.
CathariDe N. Sinclair Is the manager of the Nc
tropoltan theatre. which, by the way, is masnif-
cent structure, built by Mr.. French, well known as
an architect II New York. There are four tiers OF
boxes, and it will hold many as the Broadway
1t is fitted up in he most elegant manner, and Is
nightly crowded. Mr. Murd ,ch has Just completed
brilliant engagement, his benefit yielding 81 000:
Mrs. Sinclair has been performing with him, and
assure you is rapidly advancing in her profession,
pMQ hin a Id
commences to night Every seat has been taken for
month past, and expectation is the tip toe to
and hear her.
Our gentlemanly Postmaster is universally esteem
ed1lere; your correspondent has u thank him for
many civilites and for the earlies. copy Of the
HsBALD upon the arrival Of every steamer. By the
way, 1t ia curious to the rush for this pet journal
here; fifty cents is eagerly paid for It, aud the young
urchins Of news boys pocket their half dollar with
a. much nonchalance at home they take their two
cents.
Miss Heron has taken the town fairly by storm;
tie American Is crowded to suocatop on each night
NJ her hara Ia t,It n