The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-06-30
AR-I ~ THE ILLINOIS AT NEW YoRK-T%o
WEEKS LATER FROM CAIIF0RNIA-NEW5 FROM
THE ISTHlus. NEW GRANADA, ETC

WEEKS LATER FROM CALF OhNlA--NENo FROM
THE IsTHldUs, NEW GRANADA, ETC.
The steamer Illinois arrived at New York from Aspin-
wall on Saturday night last She brings the California
mails of the 5th inst, sls52 1867 in treasure freight
and Ts6 passengers
In the list OF passengers find the of Hon j.
Bowlin United States minister to New Granada Judge
Lott, of California, and Lieut. s. Mowry, United States
army. Lieut. Mowry, late in command OF Fort Yuma
bears petition for the erection of the
new territorial government of Arizona in the Gadsen
purchase.
The steamer John L. stephens, R. II. Pearson, esq,
commanding left San Francisco June 5, at m, with
III passengers and 81, 26s 1872 in treasure freight
s4l5, 1925 of which foreign account, and arrived
at Panama at A. 80, a m, the 10th.
The following is the report of the Illinois
June 7, at s p M. latitude 80 deg NJ. longitude II
deg min. W. spoke whaling schooner Valentine Cook
Of Proyncetown Massachusetts, with las barrels of oil
all well
June u.s. arrived at Aspinwall United States soop-of
Saratoga, Commander Chatard 20 days from Hamp-
ton Roads.
June Is arrived at AspnwalI United States scop of
war Cyane, Commander Robb, from San Juan de Norte
with l42 OF Walkers party.
June is, arrived at Aspnwall United States frigate
Roanoke Captain Montgomery twelve days from Ha,np
ton Roads.
broad pennant of Commodore Paulding left Aspnwa at
Z, p m. with the 142 of Walkers party brought to AS
pnwall by the Cyane destination probably New York
June 49, barque j. r. Mora from Point Arenas Costa
RIGA, arrived at Panama early in the morning. with 30i
of Walkers party They transported to Aspinwal
ON the same day. and taken ON board the United States
frigate Roanoke.
Left at Aspinwall June 49, her British Majesty shin
ofthe-lne Orion, Captain Ersine, and the igatu Tar
tar, Captain Dunlop
June "a, at g. a. M. lat &c deg IL min. N long IA
deg min W. spoke herm. brig Abby and Elizabeth, of
New Bedford, three days from Port au Prince for New
York, all we'll
The captain of the Abby and Elizabeth spoken on the
Path instant reports large fire at Port au Prnce-one
hundred houses burned.
treasure train robbed of $50 900 on the 7th of
June, between Manzanilla and Cona Mexico
SUMMARY roRrNraHrs CALIFORNIA NEWS
From the AHA California June s.
Since the departure Of the last mail steamer later and
reliable intelligence of the fate of the Sonora expe-
ditionist has been received The main facts however
OF the total humiliation of the party under command OF
II. A. Crabb are fully confirmed The outrages committed
by the Mexcans other American citizens have been in
certain instances exaggerated but there doubt that
many innocent persons have suffered severely The
element consequent the receipt of the news of the
massacre at Cavorc has spread throughout the interior
and in some localities efforts being made to drive the
Mexlcans OF ct such communities Such proceeding
however, will scarcely be upheld by the great of the
people Of the State and certainly should be dcounte
nanced in its ncipiency.
The trial at Napa City of Edward MCGOWAN, ON the
charge of being accessory to the murder James King
OF William, was brought to termination at midnight Of
the LIST inst at which hour the jury after absence OF
five minutes brought in verdict of not guilty There
was no proof alleged OF his completely in the murder to
warrant his conviction and this verdict had been fore
shadowed during every step OF the trial The accused
immediately after the court adjourned left for Sacrament
TO- II is scarcely probable he will make his appearance
here for the present. at all events the popular feeling
is still excited against him.
Preliminary political augur fvorably for am
active and exciting campaign Although the election for
State officers does not take place until September candi
dates for the various Offices already advancing their
claims by quietly canvasng the State The democratic
convention will be held the li of July and the re-
publican convention the Sth the SAME month The
most prominent gubernatorial aspant ex-senator John
b. Weller.
The federal appointees for this State have been ouai
fed and entered upon the discharge of their respective
duties The non-arrval of Mr. Collector Washington has
accustomed great disappointment to the hundreds of enx
ious aspirants of positions in the custom house
Iunnelling and quartz mining have been very extern
svey and proftably carried Of late Hydraulic min
ing also is rapidly supplantng the sluce and rocker
entirely into dsuse
The shipments of gold Atlantcward so far from fall
ing OFF, are increasing, appears by the figures
The agricultural interests have been vastly benefited
by the late spring rains and there prospect of
far crop although it will be less than average one
A grand exhibition will be given in this city on the
9Th OF September by the San Francisco Mechanics AS
sociation will, doubtless prove not only successful
but be the first of series of annual fairs of similar char
acter.
The weather throughout the interior has been excru
c1atingy warm although the heat short contin-
uance in localities the mercury to 100 degrees
IN the shade There has been rain of consequence du
ring the fortnight
The interest felt the subject of mountain wagon
roads still continues, and the various enterprises are in
fair way of being carried out
On the 10th of the California Stage Company
coaches left Oroville for Honey Lake Valley the point at
which the national road enters this State.
Great indignation is felt throughout the State against
the Mormons of Salt Lake since the developments made
by Judge Drummond In his letter of ecinaton and the
prompt and energetic action of the administration in the
premises universally endorsed.
The homestead of Gen John A. Suffer was sold a few
days ago by the sheriff for the of $l4 600 The old
pioneer however, is to retain possession of his beautiful
s'Hock Farm
According to the State Register an invaluable work
recently issued from the press California contains 5O7 067
inhabitants
Later dates have been received from Oregon Salt Lake
and Washington Territory, but there is news
meeting of the Italian residents of San Francisco was
held the l9ta u for the purpose of expressing their
disapprobaon of the recent appointment of B. Davidson
the Sandman consul for California committee of
six appointed to prepare petition to the King of
Sardinia, asking the removal of Mr. Davidson and the
appointment of Of their counrymen Mr. Fred
eric Biesa in his place The petition signed by ESQ
persons.
An Italian, named Stefano Moletta native of Genoa
aged 49, found dead In his bed at lodging house on
Clay street. the morning of the 18th ut the result
Of continued intoxication.
meeting of settlers held at the Preside ON the