The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-12
cALIFonEIA Nrws scNMARY.


Money getting San Francisco or rather there
is general indisposton to discount good paper
and five per cent Is demanded and paid on unexeepona
bic bills
The continued absence Of rain Is causing some depre-
sion and much inconvenience very little money is com
ing down from the interior Very little gold is offering,
and the price Of dust has not materially altered.
man named Robert Bruce hung at Sonora the
9Th for the crime Of murder.
Mr. George Hanly from Steubenville Ohio, was killed
by the caving in of bank Of earth
bridge eight hundred and five feet In length across
Trinity river at Grass valley has just been completed
named John S Stephens travelling in the vcin-
ity Of Marysve attacked by two mounted Mexicans
and robbed OF $4,000 in gold dust
At the s. w. Tunnel Douglass Flat the average yield
is thirty ounces per day.
man named John Cayanagh who was stabbed at the
Nonantum House. the Mission road, by VIM Bay, has
since died from the effects of the wound.
Christys Ministries have made most successful tour
throughout the State.
Verds opera of Ernan has drawn crowded houses at
the Metropolitan.
Mr. and Mrs Barney Williams continue TO draw crowd
ed houses at the Metropolitan.
Sgnora Barili Tborne the Prima Donna of the opera
was to have a benefit in the Metropolitan Theatre The
newspapers say she has made herself very popular
big strike made last week by party of four mi
at Caldwes Garden Sonora The lead paid
two ounces TO the pan On the ls instant $1,000 were
taken out
The opera of FL Barbere produced at the Meropoi
tam the evening Of the 18TH for the benefit of Sig Baz-
zani. IL gave unequivocal satisfaction
Mr. aud Mrs Stark and Mr.. Neae have been playing at
the American in Hamlet Otheo, and King Lear They
have succeeded in drawing good houses
The steamer Surprise, from New York, arrived on tina
evening Of the 18th December She is intended for the
river trade
meeting Of the citizens interested in the Atlantic and
Pacific railroad took place the Musical Hall the
ming of the 18th was numerousy attended and great
deal of interest manifested Several excellent speeches
made by prominent citizens committee of twenty
FIVE have been appointed to investigate the practcabili of
constructing railroad from San Francisco to the State OF
Missouri
The Fresne light for the Faralenes arrived in ship St
Joseph from Bordeaux II is of the largest in the
world.
The peaks Of the Eastern Sierras says the Union which
months ago donned their winter watcoat have
now buttoned around them their white oyercoats or to
cothe ideas in other language wrapped in their
snowy mantles from summit to base The late rains in the
valley have proved to be snow in the mountains
Elder p p. Pratt being in San Francisco has thrown
down the following challenge in the way Of discussion
Resolved That "Polggdmy is contrary to the
sttuton and laws of the United States the Scriptures the
laws of Nature or the laws Of God
While all the newspapers talking about the expulsion
of Mr. Soule from France, and citing il of war
does any recoect that English cruiser went into
Preropoosk under American coors for the purpose OF
connoitring There many who think that this
serious insult the United States than Emperor Napo
Icons cut direct to the minister to Spain Is the American
flag to be used to spies Will not Nicholas be
justified under such circumstances in looking with susp
con the color of the United States when entering his
pors2 Will not the United States find it necessary to pre-
ventany such prostitution Of their nationality This mat
ter may be worth looking after
ANNEXATION OF SANDWICH isLANpS-GREAT
AT HONOLULU.
The Honolulu correspondent Of the San Francisco Times
under date of November IA writes as follows;
Since my last there have been stirring times here owing
to the arrival of two three vessels from San Francisco
which an aggregate of about one hundred passen
gers.
Last Thursday night the governor of this island secretly
ordered out the troops and they have been since
quartered within the walls of his residence active
vice All the chiefs have their retinues and followers
well armed in close duty their respective premises and
every precauton is taken against attack The Kings pail
also well guarded and order despatched on
Monday last by the steamers Sea Bird and West Point
demanding the immediate presence Of all the military force
from the islands of Maui Hawaii and Kauai In addition
this the aid of the United States French and English
vessels asked for by the King and cabinet the
day, to act in protecting the government 1t is al
most needless for me to say that all this preparation
really without So far Lam able to ascertain no
outbreak is in contemplation by countrymen.
There about nine hundred American residents and
soourners this islanda force strong enough if
united take the place yet very few be found that do
not Indignantly purn the idea of coercion to hasten
nexaton. In fact such attempt it is generally believed
would most seriously reard its consummationit might
altogether prevent desirable result Annexation it is
confidently believed will take place ESQ far this govern
men and the United States commissioners effect it,
in less than month from this date. The treaty only
quires the final signatures Of the contracting parties These
will doubtless be given upon the return to court Of Prince
Alexander the heir apparent to the throne, who is also
member of the prvy council He is at present at Waunea
the island of Hawaii BY the steamer Sea Bird her
trip of the 9th nst special messenger despatched for
him by order of the King He did come however but
returned answer that he would do the first opporu
nifty thereafter 1t likely that he will be here the
rival back of the Sea Bird from her present trp,hat is
Saturday next, 18th instant 1t may then not require
a week to conclude the matter
The that 100000 in gross is to be paid to the
King and Others agreeaby the King and prvy council
shall determine In the of Prince Alexander only does
the rule of succession in With him it is stipulated
that the death of the King he shall inherit the annuity
of his Majesty, his heir apparent ceasing But
with all Others included in the grants death ends the pay
ment By this agreement taking the average of human
o00a cheap purchase indeed for desirable pos
session these islands must prove be for coun-
try.
In giving these annuities to be paid omitted to state
that the value of the various properties and claims
belonging to the government which country will gain
by the present treaty amounts to little S2000000
OF course their value will be largely augmented by
alton
In my last stated that had read copy of the orgi-
nal survey of physicians recently held here H. b.
consul general VIM Miller. have since obtained cor
rect copy of the same which herewith enclose This will
prevent set aside any doubts about the matter
FROM PERu.-THE BATTLE OF AREQuIPA.--DEFRAT OF THE
GOVERNMENT TROOPS.
After the engagement between the forces of Don Domn
go Elias and General Moran the heights Of Condo the
former RETIRED with the of his army TO the city of
Areqnipa where General Moran determined to follow him
for this purpose be intended uniting his forces with those
Of General Nivanco but owing TO not being able to bring
up his vanguard in time Yivanco, unsupported had to
stand attack made by force sent out from Arequpa in
which he lost $50 muskes two cannons and the ammuni
ton belonging 10 them.
IN.