The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-30
The News.

The News.
We have news from California, Oregon Territory,
Central America, New Granada, the South Pacific
and the Sandwich Islands, received by the steam
ship Illinois, from Aspinwall, which arrived at this
port yesterday morning. The Illinois brought
81 ,4t5 ,l57 In treasure, an amount about equal to
that received by the previous steamer. The inteli-
gence from San Francisco is highly exciting.
The account we give Of the execution Of two other
nurdefers by the Vigilance Committee, the speech
Of one and the hardwood displayed by the second,
will, doubt attract the attention Of our readers.
The rumors Of anticipated attack upon the Vigi-
lance Committee, by the United States authorities
aided by the government vessels in port, we give
without, however, being party 10 the fears which
are evinced by the San Francisco editor. II is MOI
probable, If such a movement were in contempla
lion, It would be done coverty and in the secret
manner which the statement would have US believe
The committee took occasion, on the return Of one
Of the banished individuals, TO issue an edict, in
eject informing all the exiles that if any of them
make their appearance again in San Francisco
immediate death will be the penalty of their temer-
ty. The alarm created by the rumored attempts TO
fire the city may or may not be well founded. 1t
was reported that the Vigilance Committee would
soon disband, as the only work on hand seemed to
be the case OF Judge Terry. 1t was generally
thought that be would be sent from the State as
Mr.. Hopkins the man he stabbed, had recovered
from his wounds. Politics had succeeded in taking
strong hold Of the people. The Fremont fever
had already commenced to rage with vrulance that
appalled, the old democratic party leaders. Fillmore
sun did not seem to be congenia to the soil, and it
would not probably take root. Fremont and Blu
chanan ratification meetings had been held in all
parts Of the State. Trade had been steadily improv.
ing at San Francisco and larger quantities of goods
had been sent 10 the interior during the two weeks
previous TO the sailing of the steamer than in the
same period for some months previous The crops
represented being good in all sections Of the
State, and it was stated that sufficient grain would
be raised for home consumption, with little TO
spare. Favorable intelligence continued to be re-
eeiyed from the mines and the product was consi-
dered satisfactory for the dry season.
In southern Oregon the Indian war has been
brought TO close but in the north the savages still
remained hostile.
Advices from the Sandwich Islands, dated at Ho-
nolulu July 2, state that King Kamehameha w.
was married 10 Miss Emma Rookie on the 10th Of
June according 10 the ritual Of the Church Of Eng
land. The King is twenty-five, and the Queen TWEEN
ty years Of age. severe earthquake bad been felt
at Kaewaikae, and the new volcano at Mauna Loa
vas more active. The lava stream had turned from
Hilo towards the south. An American club, devot-
ed TO the intellectual improvement Of It's members,
had been formed in Honolulu. The Pacific Com
msreial 4drofisT is the name Of new paper
started on the island. John Janion leadin trader
Of Honolulu, had died Of pulmonary apoplexy.
regular line Of clipper ship packets has been estab
ssaed between Honolulu and Boston. Judges Lee
and Robertson are engaged In codifying the laws OF
the kingdom. The Ia Hae Hacam ne wspaper
gives an amusing account, which We copy, Of the
arrival at Ho9olulu ofwilliam Carr, Martin Gala
CHER and Edward Bulger, who were banished by the
Vigilance Committee Of san Francisco and Of their
free and easy manner when in the former city.
From Gallo we have letters and files to July q.
Ex-President Echenique had purchase two Amer
can steamers, the Peytona and Polynesia and an
American ship Of / 900 tons, with which vessels,
after furnishing them with strong batteries, he in
tends 70 land large force on the coast Of Peru.
Opinions we're divided as to his chances Of success
II was certain, however that large proportion Of
The population looked forward to his arrival with
pleasure, and were prepared to give him cordial
reception. A horrible murder had been committed
On board an American ship, the Elvira, which had
mi.ted the crime. They were lodged in prison, to
be sent home by the FIRST opportunity but contriyed
10 effect their escape. No efforts were being made
by the authorities TO re-capture ibem-an indfer-
ence which had given rise TO indignant comments
on the part Of the American residents.
Our files from New Granada are dated at Panama
and Asplnvsll, on the 10th Of August. good deal
OF party and factous feeling peryaded the masses OF
the inhabitants OF the Isthus and serious political
chs. ges were expected to take place soon. The re.
suit OF the recent election for Governor Is highly
,lispleasing 10 the partisans Of ST. Diaz the cand
date OF Los Amigos de- Orden society which is
composed Of nearly three thousand, all Of whom are
armed and, il Ia said they declare their intention OF
resisting the Inauguration OF Sr. Calvo the success
ful candidate. They charge that much Of the vote
given him il fraudulent and they declare their de-
termination 70 swear in the man Of their choice A
new tonnage law repeats the laws which, in confor.
nifty with treaty stipuations made the ports OF the
Isthmus free. Congress had passed decree refu.
sing 70 indemnity foreigners who save suffered
by revolutionary movements In the country. Ano-
fber law imposing charge Of two reals per
ounce on all mails crossing the Isthrrus had
caused much dissatisfaction. Hon. Pierre Souls had
arrived at Aspinwal That city was being greatly
improved by the erection Of stores and the com
plesion Of the Railroad CompaDys wharf. an official
paper contains poor attempt at justification Of
the circumstances attending The origin Of the late
riot. Two hundred New Granadan troops were on
march TO Panama, to protect, as alleged, the place
from flibusters. The French Consul at Panama
had been oficislly recognized by the Executive.
The Presidential election was looked forward 10
with great anxiety, a. some revolutionary symp
.oros haa rnanifoated Themselves Senior I,noz