Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-08-19

from Aspinwall on the Sd inst, we have news
of importance.
She arrived at N. Y at 10 M. Aug. Il A.
and brings two weeks later news.
The following fortnight's summary of news
is condensed from the alta Californian, of
July 90: a sNs .fHfG-
Since the departure Of the steamer Of the
4th, events Of more than ordinary interest
have transpired. The eighty-first anniversary
of our country's independence was observed
more generally, and with far greater enthu-
siasm than ever before. San Francisco alone,
of the principal towns of the state, celebrated
the day with no official demonstrations. %
Agricultural prospects are good, and the
crops of grain are being harvested in excel
lent condition in most of the counties, despite
the unprecedented drought that has prevailed.
Much attention has been paid to gardening
in the interior counties, and already many Of
the mining precincts arc supplied with fruit
and vegetables grown in the immediate vicin-
ity. Peaches, pears, plums, apricots, apples,
grapes and berries, all of California's growth,
are to be had at reasonable rates.
Some disturbances are reported as having
taken place among the Pitt river Indians in
Siskiyou county.
The magnetic telegraph is about to be ex-
tended from Marysville to the principal places
in the northwestern part of the state.
The republican state convention assembled
at Sacramento, July 9Th; passed their usual
spitfre resolutions, and finally concluded by
nominating Hon. Edward Stanley for COVER
nor, and D. L. Cheeseman for lieutenant gov
ernor.
The democratic state convention assembled
at Sacramento, July 14th, and nominated for
governor Hon. John B. Weller, for lieutenant
governor, Joseph Walkup. They adjourned
sane die, on the following day, after a bolster
Gus session.
Mining matters possess much interest
New discoveries of placer claims and quartz
veins are constantly being made in all parts
of the mining regions. Fluming operations
on the streams are progressing rapidly and
favorablv, as the waters are nearly down to
the summer level.
There are 800 men at work on the south
branch of the North Yuba, above Downieville,
So of whom are quartz miners. Two mills at
the Buttes are crushing so tons per week.
From Ei Clamor Publico we translate the
following letter from Lower California:
"Some days since read in the columns of
your paper that several mines had been dis
covered in San Antonio, in Lower California.
have visited the country, and have seen
several veins. A French company has ex-
plored number of them, and among them is
one, called San Guldermo, worked 10y a cap
italst of San Diego, which gives a very good
prospect, and have been informed that the
cent, without counting a small quantity Of
precious metal contained within the copper
There is also rich mine called Jesus Maria,
which produces very rich metal. The vein is
very abundant, and have no doubt that
very soon other rich mines will be found.
'The population is insignificant, but is
augmented day by day, by the arrival of
families, and several Americans have also
come"
From Oregon.
Oregon dates are to July 8. The principal
exciting topic in Oregon seems to be the ques-
ton of the introduction of slavery. A paper
called the Occidental Messenger has been
started at Corvallis, as the avowed organ of
the pro-savery party. The Oregonian has
come out against the introduction Of slavery
into Oregon.
From the Sandwich Islands.
Sandwich Island dates to June 30th, had
been received at San Francisco.
An epidemic Though not dangerous one
was prevailing among all classes.
The telegraph four miles out of Honolulu
had been completed.
Two new sugar plantations are about being
commenced; one of $500 acres the other of
400 acres.
Rev. Dr. Armstrong had delivered an adj
dress, in reference to his contemplated mis-
sion to the United States. He stated his
object to be solely to promote the interests
of the Oahu college, in seeking for it an en-
dowment of $4,000; and also additional
professors, library and apparatus.
From the South Pacific.
BY the arrival at Panama, on the 2lst OF
July, of the steamer Valparaiso, we receive
fortnights later news from Chill and Peru.
There has been large fire in Valparaiso,
destroying large amount of property.
A decree opening the coasting trade to for
eign flags was passed on the 18th June.
In Bolivia, the election had terminated for
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