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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-25
Vnn DieIuap,s Land.

Our advicea are TO the 18th OF February.
From Hobart Town, correspondent thus writes
We have wanted rain long enough have now plenty
of II has been pouring down since yesterday ming
in streams. The whole town is in commation The
creek has overhownsits banks Washing away houses,
fences and walls all the cellars of the principal streets
are full and they stocked with the valuable over
stocks the valuable property that is being destroyed
Is incalculable Pumps wherever they be obtained
are rugged, aud holes through the floors and the
water kept down in that way. All the engines are
out pumping houses. At time the stone bridge in
Elizabeth street. IL thought, must have gone The
prisoners called out and swimming into stables to
horses and cattle To describe the terror loss and
confusion smpossibe and still the food OF heaven
are oren pouring in countless streams God knows
where IL will end. Excuse this hurried notice. am wet
through, having been helping wherever could.
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From Washington Territory.

Our dates are to March IS, from Olympia.
Secretary Mason is acting x-oico Governor.
We learn from private letters that Major c. H. Lar
nard US.A., the commander of the post at Steacoom
Puget Sound together with eight men, drowned in
the Sound few days since We have not been able to
get the particulars of this melancholy catastrophe,
cert that Major L. and ten soldiers in a small boat
returning from the of recent Indian difficulties
when the boat capsized in storm and all drowned
cept two.
The Indian difficulties at Puget Sound have been
rey queed by the prompt energy of the United States
troops and the agents of the Indian Department of our
government, stationed in Washington Territory.
Inc LEGISLATIVE Assembly Of Washington Territory
that body look out for tug of war; locating the
seat OF government
shed at Olympia writing from Stelacoom, under date
of April 4, says
The most intense excitement that has ever been
created in this town. any other in Washington Terri
tory was caused here to-day by the unmistaka6le dis
covery Of gold. One of our citizens DR.. p NJ Muse
took his spade and pan at early hour this morning
out pan full Of the earth, washed the same and found
1t to contain handsome quantity of beautiful, real
simon pure ORC. Soon the spread like wild fire
over the entire length and breadth Of Steiacoom and
men and boys seen hurryng to the spot arme aud
equipped with shevels, picks, and pans. All went to
without success. Some twenty Ave dollars probably,
have been washed out to-day, from hole two feet
square One man washed out ia beautiful spe cimen of
virgin gold, weighing two dollars Claims are already
being taken and companies formed and everything
misses that the work will be prosecuted vigorously and
with success.
In a ravine some four hundred yards from Fort Ste
accom- gentleman attached TO the army repaired with
the necessary Implements after hearing OF the discovery
in town. dug and washed some OF the dirt aud found
handsome quantity Of pure gold.
From these facts am not only led TO believe that
territory is rich in minerals but also that new era has
davned upon and that henceforth may reasonably
count upon gold as of the staple productions Of
country.
MARRIED.
10 Pacific county, BY Elder Wood, Mr., wm. $. Moore
and Margaret 0ctayia Meldrum.
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from the Courier OF NAVAL


From private sources we gather considerable in
formation, OF which we shall give such as is reliable
For several days previous to the 7th, the inhabi-
tants Of Carthagena and vicinity had been kept in
terrible state of excitement by the different rumors
from the capital, and on that evening several
hundred of them paraded the streets, shouting for
the dictatorship, and commanding those they met
to do likewise But from what we can learn on
all hands, We presume few beside the wholly igno-
rant rabble were really disposed to favor the new
government. The Governor remained quiet
sss r1 Undecided bS What to troo d nm
the garrison were posted in the Plaza,
with cannon, to suppress the popular commotion
1t was fully expected, too, that Governor Nieto
would declare himself that day or the next, Nieto
is himself SO unpopular that he will probably be
compelled in any event to vacate. The dictatorship
will, if continued, be essentially military govern
ment, and therefore, the army will generally be
position u Carthagena for the present, is probably
defined, being either in the hands OF Mosquera, or
in the hands of the military, for the dictatorship.
Such proclamations as that we publish elsewhere
province, where chicanery the early posting of
small force can accomplish anything for the dicta-
torship. And we are inclined to the opinion, that
Obando has accepted the said usurpating position,
and has from the first intended to do 80.
We shall regret if he, or any such as he, succeed
in maintaining such position. Should the repub-
lie be abandoned to so sad a fate, and military
government be established the prediction OF E
f,dS0tenpo respecting tne independence vi Tue
Isthmus and also that of the acquisition of further
territory by foreigners, will be speedily fulfilled.
When the constitution is superseded by the DEGREES
Of dictator, foreigners will have nothing to aid in
maintaining.
We hope the next advices will bring us better
news, even though it be the promise of long and
widespread struggle for the constitution.
We understand that from the LIST of April to the
10th, repeated and most violent party difficulties
the order Of the day at Bogota and several eff
forts by different aspirants to elevate themselves,
three or four of these fellows were fighting among
themselves, Gen. Melo raised a force in the region
ound about, and coming in upon the city in the
night, secured the garrison He dispersed the
took the government prisoners-placed new Gov
ernor over Bogota, and then offered the dictator.
hip to President Obando.
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News from the Society Issanjs.

The brig Rosae arrived the Both Of Anril NJ a.r
Francisco from the Society Islands We learn that abe
LETT at Tahiti on the 3D. of March, three French men
war steamers two OF bich had Just urRe from New
Caledonia, where they left garrison of five hun lred
men, and the sloop f.war Marseiiles on station The
French troops were in fine condition 1t was presumed
this feet will soon visit San Francisco.
Most Of the whaling feet have left Papete for the sh
ing grounds.
The Papete Messdqer saysDuring the last month this
market OF Papete though well furnished has scarcely
been able to supply the wants Of whose num-
Der reached large figure The provisions were carried
oil from the moment of their entrance into the hall ;
fruits vegetables fsh every thing, disappeared ss soon
offered for sale and such is yet the case though
the departure many vessels has much diminished The
number of the floating population; One hundred and
ten large boats including wis and whale boats, have
arrived in the barber from different DISTRICTS laden with
bananas feis, taros, fish ana oranges The maiore
bread fruit Il abundant at this time. The oranges
very beautiful and delicious and it IL hoped that large
number Of them will be exported this year TO Caor
mia and Australia, The potato crop promises to be
large one.
The French missionaries In Noukabiva, the most i'm
portant island OF the Marquesas laid the
Of their fst church the 235 January The Messenger
says that many Of the people including the King Moana
have been converted TO Catholicism.
number Of the French officers at Tahiti paid q visit
In the steamer Catinat TO the island Of MeetA mie{
with abrupt Sides Of volcanic formation and covered
with luxurisnt vegetation than any other island
In the Pacific and Astounding 10 bananas bread fruita
nuts taws sweet potatoes and other fruits peou
liar 20 the Pacific islands The island has small 90,
ton; but there H. not drop Of fresh water TO be hs
the island. The milk OF the cocoa nut Is the on
resouee foE culinary purposes,
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two hundred) his sent in discharge CT
round shot into the camp of Santa Anna killing six men,
and taking an arm off another.
During his withdrawal santa ANN expecting to be
attacked whilst passing defles in the mountains
sent the litter in which he had previously been conveyed
along with his army, and took more circuous route
on horseback, to the place they were marching.
hessrs Wells Fargo& Co 'ssmessenger supplies us with
the following additiona al information
Acapulco bockadei by the Mexican bark Carolina,
but did not her. Steamer Oregon stopped by
her while entering the port, but finally allowed to
proceed after applying to and obtaining permission from
Brig Penchite. from Guayaquf run the blockade after
having nineteen shots fired at her but four taking effect
doing out little damage.
Santa Anna broke up his camp the Goth April
treating towards the city Of Mexico.
severe shock of an earthquake was experienced at
Acapulco the morning Of the 9th inst. No damage
done.
We learn that the Yankee Blade was also at Hrst pre-
entering the harbor and shots fred at
her; but as her commander Capt Randall, took no no
tce Of the Mexican fire. and deliberately proceeded on
his way into port the blockadng party finally cesisted
and he took his steamer alongside the hulk coaed and
proceeded to sea, without further molestation.
MANIFESTO OF GENIAL ALVAREZ AT ACAPULCO.
COMPANIONS IN ARMS The moment of combat is at
hand Victory will your valor, for you fight in
the Of the people The ministerial press TO take
strength away from basey denounce US before
the world traitors, asserting that in ranks are to
be found the' busters who lately invaded Lower Cali
forna and that we are in league with Count Raousset
to whom have opened entrance through the port
of Acapulco. Soldiers |! behold in this General
Santa Anna it his old trick played by him in the civic
that stands between usS Who knows Count Raoussets
and where is he who at any time has heard call him
with any Mexican we're with santa Anna him
self, for it was he who called Raousset to Next
co, where was yet moist the blood that was
split in Sonora, and by him made the compact
by which the latter to raise two battalions Of
adventurers 1t he who offered him decoration in
the Mexican army. He it who despatched Raousset
to Alta California with secret commssion and in fne
it he who took charge Of his journey until his
barcaon at Acapulco and for his better security pro-
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MARRIED.
In San Francisco the 18th April BY the Rev. DR..
Brierly Mr.. Benaiah liteheid TO Miss Mary Elizabeth
Kelly, both Of this city, formerly Of Kennebunk Me.
BY Rev. S II. Wiley, Mr Bo6ert Thomas Gamble to
Miss Mary Ann Agnes Joyce, all Of San Francisco.
BY Alderman Thompson, Mr.. Lewis Gardner to Mrs.
Matilda Moody, both Of Santa Clara.
AZ Cottonwoods, Yreka county, by G. A. X. 0rton
Esq., Mr.. James Williams 10 Mss Catherine shelter.
Al viejo street Church, by is Grace the Archbishop
z allen, Esq, II New York
b Rev s H. Wiley, BENJAMIN Franklin Reed, for.
ry Of Massachusetts, TO Mary kenneday Of San Fran
lyP. W. Shepherd Justice Of the Peace, Mr. Henry
r ascnbaum 70 Mrs. T., Smith, all Of Sau Francisco
~ Hon. Hugh G. Murray, Chief Justice of the supreme
Court Mr.. Francis III Sargent, Of the Times and Trans
i7t 70 Mrs. Priscilla II. Lincoln formerly of Middle
u stockton, by the Rev Mr. saxon, Jas. N schoaeld
= Miss Nadia NJ daugeter of Dr John b Houche, of
In stockton at the residence Of Mr. James Rich, by
re rev sr. saxton, Mr. Samuel Payne to irs. Matilda
4 Keea, both o. that city
all ~ Alameda county.
Luoicca Fowler, both OF Yreka
Oar pin, all Of YTeka
~ tho Rev. Elder Knapp, Mr. A. " Burns 10 Miss
~ -altih Stevenson, all Of Yreka.
sytoa Z Miss Kate Fsgn, all Of San Francisco.
-ilseras BY Rev. Mr.. Davidson, Mr.. +. W. Gemmill
= "a - sTah @. Bolton both OF Volcano.
~ II residence Of the brides father, by Hon John
lie County Judge, Horace smith, Esq, 10 Miss 8
h iarty, all Of Sacramento
la sanlnio, BY Rev. B. T. Couch, Mr.. Lloyd Tevis to
1ii.s g AN 9 daughter Of Col LOWS saunders Jr.
d sGttor township, BY Thomas Ross Esq, Mr.. Herman
A3sE aich 70 Hiss Catherine Maria BglhDsnt,
Ii son fIarcisco, by the Rev Nathaniel Thurston Mr.
~ 3 Valentine Theobold Of Leeds Yorkshire England
Jlfe
In Sacramento, ~ Rev J. A. Benton Mr. ". r. John.
10, . iiss Helen B-wman, both Of that city
On tHe feSther river road Charleys Ranch, Hen
T. G Gown, Il Marcy Ann Moor
A. sacramento. ,. ne Rev. Mg Quinn, at the Catholic
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From Oregon.

EXPLOSION OF THE STEAMER GAzELLE-TwESTY
KILLED AND TWENTY-FIVE WOUNDED.
We have dates from Oregon to the 22d of April.
The steamboat Gazee exploded the Sth of April at
Canemah The Orgondn gives the following account of
The Willamette Falls Company's new steamer Gazele
it ner wharf this morning at half past six O'Clock and
mao Just landed at Canemah, at fifteen minutes before
seven, when terrible explosion of her boilers took
place blowing up her upper works cabin and aterpar
which were literally torn to pieces.
The following Is list of the killed and wounded far
could be ascertaned when reporter left at four
O'Clock 7. NJ
LIST OF KILLED.
David Page san Francisco, the Company's superin.
tendent.
David woodruff, of Michigan
Rev. J. p Millet, OF Albany, o. T.
John Bluimer deck hand
Joseph Hunt, Of Michigan, surveyor.
Michael Hatch, deck hand.
John Daily, cabin steward.
John Cemmens, pilot.
David Fuller, of Portland.
C Wordsworth, Milwaukee, o. T.
Judge Birch, of Lucsimute, passenger.
JONES White, Of Salem.
John K Miller deck hand.
J. N. Fudge, pilot OF Wallamet.
Mr. Morgan, 81 facreolc, o. I.
Mr. Hill, OF Albany, o. T.
Daniel Lowe, passenger.
Spaniard boy, name unknown,
MISSING.
mares knaust, formerly OF the steamer Whitcomb
uayid Mciane, and others whose not as
ceriained at O'Clock, p NJ.
WOUNDED, sCALDED, &c.
Capt. Hereford, Of Gazele, scalded.
Mr. Blapehet, passenger, scalded.
IL r.. Newly, passenger, badly scaled
Mrs Miller, lady Of Rev Mr.. Miller, had two ribs
broken.
John Boyd, mate, had both arms amputated.
Miss Pe, slightly scalded and cash in her forehead.
J. Herald, scalded
James BARLOW, pilot, slightly hurt
Michael hcGee deck hand, scalded
X. Royce scaldcd
David Davis slightly hurt.
Mr. Plant, second engineer, scalded
kohrt fcntland, scaldsd
Charles Gardiner, slightly scalded and an arm broken
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We have also to announce, that other Americans
on their TO this interesting point which seems to Of
spirit and exuberant genius sufficiently strong to in
duce them to abandon country that does not satisfy all
er hopes and DESIRES and to seek another whose native
attractions (ndurdlezd eJen) unfold areanum to
their vision.
Al this win rebound to the honor Of the Legislature of
100 and reflects credit upon those executive other
iunctionaries who, in the true spirit Of enlightened
everans aiaed in perfectng Legislative act that win
IN results so promotve Of the prosperity and
TIRE MARKETS.
ar, 1880 Apri i4.-Ihe importing houses in gen.
of the last packet particularly IN tns sans rish f
brcs-yet still there has been Good rac,ts amcunt
ans Frsne curing the past fortnight mostly In
Spanish bulky articles and liquids
The temporary and perhaps final absentaton Of the
PERUVIAN land and sea forces from the port Of ba has
caused active demand for assorted ,,;t
able Tor import into Bolivia through that channel and
we are credib informed that purchases to the extent
of upwards of 900 dollars have been already nsds
within the past fortnight and in course of embaskaton
for that port Extensive orders for goods in the
market for Bolivia via Cobiia but for the most part
they win remain unexecuted, until mode Of pay.
ment be devised less doubtful than at the uresent
the currency OF Bolivia being by last accounts extremely
unreliable and the political condition that country
being very unsatisfactory and unavorabe to CONNER
In exports of native produce prices and business re-
main about the same
F7ourls quoted at 81 so to SO, without prospect Of
decline.
Hides.-we report sale of 5000 Barraca hides, Of
tnau are tne united SLAVES,
at 81 per 9uinal for export to Europe The demand
is good and lighter weights are saeabe at S1 SO per
quintal.
Wool-The season for the arrival of this article is
now about over. Prices have not varied from $40 to
$40 SO for common dirty at SIS to $16 for merino in
the grease, during the past eight months.
CTper-very little has been offering during the past
fortnight Prices remain unchanged and demand steady
at $40 SO a $40 IS per qul., on board.
Lima Wood.-We have no change to notice in this
article. The current market price is Is rls per qul,
cash.
Nttrate.-We have no transactions to report during
the fortnight. The orders for sales per this mail
unusually small and holders are asking high a. 20
rls. per quntal.
FTeiehts.-For England GA los. Is 10s per ton, Eng
sh for Hamburg, "A los. per ton; for France S5fr
s6r per ton French; for United States $50 $22 per
ton, Engsh for California, SIS SIT per ton English
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Church, James DAILY to Mary Ann Davis, daughter OF
paxfs all If hat I'll

Church. James DAILY to Mary Ann Davis, daughter OF
Thos W. Davis, all Of that city.
DIED.
At wilson's Exchange Of chronic diarrhoa Capt VIM.
T. Hendy of Chelsea. Mass, aged 46 years Capt Hen
DIV commanded the ship Sheffield which arrived at San
Francisco the 9Th from Boston. The remains will be
sent 10 his family, who reside in Massachusetts,
In San Francisco, Mrs. Charlotte NJ, wife OF Mr..
Prince Fisher aged 40 years late Of Nantucket Mass.
From injuries received from the explosion OF the
steamer Secretary Cecilia, wife OF j. b. Clark ESD late
Of Green Point New York aged 40 years.
AT her residence Dupont street, Francisco street
Elizabeth Martha the beloved wife OF John b. Haord OF
England aged 20 years.
OF disease Of the heart Gilbert Lester late Of Paterson,
n. j. aged 81 years.
Mary Ann Noonan aged years and 10 months, daugh-
ter of Patrick and Mary Noonan
Drowned Off Point Quinturn, Mr. John s Beener, late
superintendent of the State prison at Marin city, aged 30
formerly Of Pennsylvania
After illness of "A hours, Charlotte the wife of Mr.
Joseph Kendall, OF San Francisco.
In Yoto county OF consumption, Theodocia, wife Of
Pho G. Sheldon, late OF Chicago and Kendall county
Illinois.
At Mokelumne Hill, William Clarke Of Monroe coun
ty, Ohio.
At Stockton, George Turner formerly of Boston aged
q years.
At Nevada, Of typhoid fever, Mr.. Samuel s. Green,
aged about 80 years.
At Shaws Flat obed Allen, recently from Smithdeld,
Somerset Co., Me- He leaves wife at the East to mourn
his loss.
Suddenly on the 18th March last Mr.. James Mills, in
the 3Tth year his age of paralysis in the side Mr.
Mills was formerly a resident OF sacramento, and
member OF the banking house Of d. o. Mills Co. He
had recently left this city the benefit of his health
and was residing in the town Of Sing Sing N Y, at the
time of his death.
On the I'd March, 1854, at his camp, on the Marposa
John Robinson, aged IS years, native Of England.
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IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
The Defeat OF SANTA Anna-His Retreat to-
wards the Capital-Thc Blockade of Aca-
pulcO Raised.

pulcO Raised.
lfrem the Panama Star and Herald Nav I4l
About ten O'Clock yesterday morning the steamer Co.
lumbus Capt. Dow, arrived from San Francisco. The
iohowing interesting memorandum furnished to
by Dr. Martin, OF the C:-P NJ 8 Company,s ste am .hp
Columbus, John ~ Dow, commander left San Francisco,
at Up NJ, April 26, for Panama
Arrived at Acapulco A. NJ NAV 5th eiVh day nine.
teen hours from San Francisco Received coal water ard
provisions, and sailed again at Pm
The bockadng squadron had departed, and Santa
Anna had Withdrawn his army, numbering s, 900, into
the interior, seven days previous arrival in
pulco.
We were informed that during the encam pment Of
Santa Anna Acapulco he had several light Skin
mishes with the revoutonsts resulting only In killing
two three either side and bombar dmert OF the
castle the bombs doing damage falling rather short
He then sent dag OF truce 10 the castle demandnga
peaceatle surrender The bearers were sent back to
Santa Anna by the Commander OF the castle, General
Commonfor. TO say he would send hs answer. After
consulting bis command (about one hundred and fty
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Intelligence from AustraIis

Inc Melbourne Argus OF the 3D. OF March, in
commenting upon the new constitution
This House is to consist Of thirty members, who must
have within the colony . money qualification Of ten
thousand pounds. "The House will not from its very
constitution, be very industrious one, and small but
compact phalanx of interruptions men, acting in union
in the Senate may assume very awkward and danger
position Its popularity is already Ia fair way of
chamber Of successful money jobbers and 1t Is only
cessary make the for the of selfish
interests to render mischevous and contemplate
az ought to be pure dgnied sagaciousthe object Of
the respectful affection Of every sound thinking In
the community"
At Melbourne the gold market is active and the price
remains firm at f3 It's. Cd. per ounce
The Sydney Gold Circular says advices from the gold
districts continue generally of cheering character and
IN many there are evidence Of good supplies both
from old dggngs and new discoveries.
The arrivals this week have been moderate and met by
q very steady demand at fully quotations.
New Sou tn Wales. f3 los. Cd. to E3 ISIS. Cd.
D D. M; .................... Sn to BIT
Port Philip 317 to 81
returned from Ben Lomond having given up the search
in despair.
From the Sydney Empire learn that the Terror has
made a rapid passage from Caledonia, occupying but
seven days She reports nothing of interest connected
with the island Its occupation by the French would
seem, now that novelty longer exists makes very
little difference in the general aspect of affairs.
We extract the following from letter from Melbourne
under date Of February 9th, 1861
We all live in great state of excitement about the
newly discovered gold fields in Peru Already Ave thous
and adventurers four fifths of whom Americans,
have left this country for Peru. The mania for emigra
About twenty vessels present up for Caao nearly
all Of which will be crowded with passengers fear the
whole will turn out to be speculation Of shipping
agents here and the Peruvian government.