The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-13


The news from all these points is intensely inte-
5osting. Our California files bring up the pro.
szanme Of the new political party, whose Interior
dssigns are supposed to aim at the formation OF q
great Western republic. For the present this pro-
Jet Ia kept in allegiance until certain objects are az
tanned, which, it is hoped will prepare the public
mind Of the State for the contamination Of this
grand political scheme. The new organization has
adopted the designation Of the Pacific American
Party" and the measures which it proposes imme
lately to carry out may be thus briefly summed up:
A larger delegation from the Pacific States in
Congress; Oregon and California to be orgsulzva
into States at once; California to be divided, and
swo States made out of her Territory; the Sandwich
klands and Sonora to be annexed, and as much more
Of the territory Of Mexico as can be conquered
or purchased; and finally, out of the whole of the
territories on the Pacific coast in possession and
10 be thus acquired six States are to be created in
stead Of one. The financial features of the plan are
equally bold and comprehensive in their character,
and aim directly at the Independence of the new
confederation It is stated that several Of the most
talented and distinguished citizens of California are
In favor Of the new movement. There had been no
election for United States Senator, but despatch
from Sacramento, dated the 18th, stated that an
The election, and If that failed Mr. Gwin would be
elected. The Illinois brings 81 $40 in gold dust
On freight, which is a further falling or from the
usual semi monthly shipm:nt. The miners com.
planned Of lack Of water but the new discoveries
On Kern river had created lively interest, and
large numbers were going to the new diggings
Trade continued depressed.
The news from the Sand vich Islands is impor.
tant. The King has discontinued the negotiations
for the annexation Of the islands to the United
States Captain Bailey, of the sloopot war ST.
Mary's, transmitted strong protest to a remark of
tie King in proclamation issued Dec. 90, in which
he stated that the naval force Of the United States
would be employed in protecting his sovereignty
A special messenger, with dispatches relative to
these matters, vas landed from the Illinois at Nor.
folk, where she put in for coal, who proceeded to
Washington. Intelligence of the safety of the clip
per ship John Land Capt. Hores, from Boston for
Ban Francisco, is received. We give ali the ps,ticu-
lars respecting her in another column.
Our correspondent at Acapulco furnishes us en-
account of the movements Of the revolutionary army,
snd some extracts from later OF Gen. Moreno.
Alvarez was rapidly advan ing, and 1t expected
that the revolution would be successfully closed by
khe last Of April. Acapulco has been declared a
frte port to all whaleships-a measure OF great i'm.
portabce to those engaged in the whale fishery.
From Valparaiso we have the agreeable news Of
the safe arrival of the sloopofwar Decatur, about
which 80 much anxiety has been felt for several
weeks past, The John Adams and st. Lawrence
were also in port The Massachusetts, YVES at Gallo
on the sih nit. Chill remained perfectly TRANQUIL.
The revolution in Peru was at an end. The cues
PIlsideucy al ybo
Gen. Castillo, the leader Of the revolutionary party
having refused the post
The assembling Of the Bolivian Congress created
Considerable excitement in tia. couutry Bslzu
"a determined to retire TO private life aud Senior
austillo swould be appointed to preside over COM
oittee 81 ministers, in whose hands the executive
,nthoriky would be lodged.
rhs aaw officer of the New Granadian govern.
nsnt MAS pronounced the law authorizing the levy
n 4 tax on passengers crossing the Isthmus
,Isoay and contrary to the constitution. Great
complaint Ia made Of the high rates o. freight de.
ma, ded by the railroad company.
abe news from Jamaica Is unimpotant. The
apers are filed with reports Of parliamentary
lebates on the condition of the island, all In the
anne lugubrious tone that has characterized msh
discussions for the past twenty years.
Some startling developments we're made yestor-
az, in reference TO the late tragedy at s:anwix
TALL. BY referring to another co,umn II win be
cen that Baker has to q certainty, almost, escaped
ON the country, 10 brig bound for the Canary
lands. From recent Investigations before City
ldge Stuart, It appears that number Of persons
i've aided In the escape Of Baker councilman
ID policeman are, II Is alleged, included in the
lmber. The Inquest was continuei yesterday, and |
q, after feveral hours session, adjourned uatl |
edpesday morning next, wien it 10 hoped the case