The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-22

some of most worthy citizens This could happen
Maryland Vermont; but long the powers tina,
be act as moderately and calmly as they do now we can
only wait for the reaction that Is certain TO follow Wiser
counse will get uppermost; diseased public opinion may
for while counienance these revolutionary movements,
but very soon the people, misguided at present. will See
From tho pulpit, where ought TO expect peaceful
counsc words urging their hearers acts OF
awlcssness. Tho prcss 70 which all good look
conservative power TO rebuke the workers of disorder
S Il. We ss
dcned determined 70 carry out their plans the end
the chapter There was no paper with the exception Of
the Herald, courageous enough TO oppose what Is going
on That journal Is now undergoing persecution for
expression Of opinion It Is reduced TO half original
IN most OF tho other papers would be vain They follow
public prcudices and pandcr 10 them The Sum- demo-
their accounts of all extra nourshes other causes than
those seen on the surface lie behind In Of time
ton. In tho meantime, tho damage done the country
will takc years TO repair.
The French element population has exerted cons
dcrabe influence on the fortunes OF California. They
number at least thirty thousand and engaged every
vocation, from washing clothes to importing wines More
Than ordinary attention has been paid 10 their Interests
by the government at Paris and in the appointment Of
Mr. Dillon as counsel vgilAnt and active agent
toned in this city. His influence no doubt extended
all parts of the Pacific which he has used for years
forwarding tho views OF tho French Emperor with cnerg
have done already grea. benefit to the natives Of
and II not intericred with by English enissaries who
jealous OF the extension of French influence the cloak
Of religion TO ncc tho people 10 OF tho greatest afro
city against the Catholic Fathers, will do moro The
United States have less objection the work Chris
tanzing these benghed lands performed by unoscnta-
canting agents of Exeter Hail.
Mr. MllOn's appointment Ia regarded in different
lights by Ircnchmcn and Americans. With some it Is
considered dsapprova Of tho meddlcsome policy he
here and at Honolulu to prevent any further danger
OF ntcrrupng the amcable feelings existing between tho
his un,rng zeal TO promote the interests Of French com
mercc and power The new field for his abors assigned
20 MN Is one where the knowledge OF American charac
ter and objects, acquired during residence of several
years among us must have been bis strongest recommcn
dalton
Tho Echo du Pac;fqtte the appointment OF
Mr. Patricc Dillon to tho Consul Gencrashp France at
Port au Prince st. Domingo He is TO be succeeded
at Singapore. M waewski expresses his satisfaction in
being able to communicate this fresh proof of the high
timaiion H. Dillon is held; in by the Emperor To mark
the importance Of this promotion the Echo remarks that
there arc only four French Consul Generals who in
vested with the powers Of Charge dc Affairs and as an
incident Of his position, NJ Dillon is to exercise jurisdc-
ton Cuba Nicaragua tho West indies and Central
America generally In tho event Of Louis Napoleon hav
agent could not be selected to place suc5 important
point AS national interests in that quarter Of
equally adrot agent to watch his dongs and circum
vent his schemes. The gentleman has established for
ea 10 s hsp % as us c 0
only frustrated by the stupidity of the Mexican Con-
sui his colaborer in the enterprise An expedition
started from here, composed exclusively OF Frenchmen
TO operate in the northern departments Of that republic
and in its organization NJ. Dillon the prime mover.
The striking Of the flag of the Consulate followed from
events connected with these movements, which ut
time threatened rupture between the United States and
France II is admitted, however, that the Consul
only did his duty towards his country, and is del
serving of favor from the Emperor, sleepless guar
dian Of all that affects the honor and welfare of France
We have official communication from II. du Souzet,
Governor OF New Caledonia, in reply to a company OF
French merchants organized to encourage emigration to
that colony from California He represents the island
good grazing country, and warrants support to fani
lies who devote their time to the raising OF cattle. The
terms OF acquiring land not favorable in the
United States which will prevent persons proceeding from
here His report of tho country not attractive,
he advises cmgrans TO bring enough of provisions to
support them for year. as they must not expect any
turn from their agricultural labors for that time Aoge
ther the Governors report will have the effect Of qucnch
ing any desire that may have existed among Frenchmen
in California to settle IN that newly acquired possession Of
their country.
line packets has been established between this port
and Bordeaux Vessels TO leave each city every two
months, carrying passengers and merchandise Hereto
fore have had arrivals from French ports often
the intervals intended by this line. The increase of
merce induces the projectors to make provision for re
ME These extended facilities cannot fail OF being produc
tive Of benefit to Frcnchmen in both hcmispheres.
The editor Of the Ee1o d. leG64e has been decorated
mcnt the part Of the Emperor Of b. Dcrbecs faithful
attention to tho wants and wishes Of his mestys sub
ccts tho Pacific coast We have three daily paper
published in the French language in San Francisco On
these La Ihar is not admirer of tho present rule
The two hundred and sixty Chinese &ssensers broagh
by the stephen Baldwin, from Hong Kong were ands
suit has been commenced for SIS 600 in the name
the people, against the Of the ship who conten
the State has right to impose such tax. The qncs
ton will DO decided by our courts and il being one OF
those wherein the United States Supreme Court
aHes aazcs must DC stain a N.Y., ssa Sy na m
completed for the conveyance Of eight thousand passen
gers TO this port during the spring Threo thousand Of
the number arc now on their way The Star King and
Kit Karson are expected to have full complement. Tho
American and European merchants in China indig-
that these should be thrown way
Of emigration. They say that alone the Chinese
shut out without sufficient cause, but that commercial in
tcrroprse " checked
Tho treatment received by these people in California IL
known in their native country ono would suppose ought
10 have the effect Of deterrng othcs from subecting
themselves to the porous kind OF life they at present
lead at the mines. The Chinese generally labor only
'dggns that considered too poor for white men TO
posa county has been done in other localities allow
ing them certain time to leave. To give CELEBRITY
ashee If found within tho county at the expiration Of the
period ramed Tho cruel and inhuman treatment subse
will admit of neither excuse or justification.
BOth democrats and Know Nothings cndeAv0rng TO
aid from tho republicans, who il would seem hold
the balance OF powor In all the late town elections tho
democrats have been successful and whether correctly
not Is stated they indebted to the free oilers for
their victories Tho democrats would consent 70
mako sacrifice Of principle but they less obnoxious
to republicans than the Americans. The continued re-
popular opinion has completely changed concerning them
and besides they have demoralizing effect that must
eventually dissolve their party The signs of the times
indicate the narrowing down Of political contests in Cali
iorna 10 two parcsdemocratc and free SOIL As proof
this II reported with all the sembancc Of authenticity
that tho Know Nohngs havo determined put forward
candidates Mt tho coming county elections but throw
all their strength in favor OF the republican nominees
In for this favor they expect assistance from that
party for their State officers There l. but little chance
this project will bo successful there strong dissen
tcn section of the Order who would refuse acccding to
any such arrangement In fact, il Is seriously debated
to dissolve the order in tdo allowing its members TO
coaloscc with either OF the other parties that may suit
their views The State Convention that met and ad-
icurncd at Sacramento few days since for
maIity They did nothing. Know Nothingism in Cali
iorna partakes in way of tho rabid and inolerant
spirit that characterizcs Massachusetts The subject
OF religion touched and IL place of nativity Is
qua for holding Office, the doctrine Is seldom
rover enunciated. Tho great question Of the day
slavery-is tho paramount here elsewhere. Tho
people are Of this, and democrats and Know
Notngs both hold identical doctrines the subject they
will support tho former as being possessed o. more
vitality