, 1858-11-12

is advertised to sail on the 10th aud the OFGs'es
on the goth August Private advices state that
the excitement is spreading wide and rapidly
among the miners, and it was supposed that
several thousand persons would soon leave the
colony, if convenient opportunities offered, and
il the first glowing news was not contradicted by
subsequent arrivals.
The first news Of the gold discoveries on Fraser
River had reached Hongkong, and was received
with favor 1t was probable that large Chinese
emigration would soon set out for the supposed
new Dorado.
| The UBIouIToUs.-John II. Scranton, Esq,
having long ago acquired wel-earned reputa-
ton for indOnitable energy, seems aiming now
after a fame for ubiquity. Constantly flying
about hither and thither, he seems here and
there at the same moment, and we never know
where to look for him. snow you see him, and
now you DON'T" as the sharper said Of the little
joker, comes involuntaiily into our mind while
thinking Of Mr.. Scranton's rapid movements
View not a little surprised at receiving very
acceptable package Of late papers from him yes
terday, accompanied by the following hasty note
Steamer Cortes arrived at Victoria Nov. 9Th,
and l came up on the II. B. Co. steamer Bearer,
Capt Swartow." The steamer passed up to
Nisqually on Wednesday evening, whence the
papers were forwarded to us through the polite
ness Of DR.. TOlmie, to whom also, as well as Mr..
Scranton, we are indebted for papers.
In LucK.-We have been in luck again this
week. To show what her garden was capable Of
producing, the amiable wife Of Judge Chambers
presented to our other half UPWARDS Of bushel
Of fine carrots, which Mrs. Prosch pronounces
the largest and best she ever saw or ate. To be
even with Mrs. Chambers, the worthy Judge, with
very cOmmendable Christian spirit added to the
carrots sack Of beautiful white -four which he
said was to be used in cooking the carrots; but
whether he meant pies, dumplings, or puddings
we did not learn. We presume they are equally
good in either style. The givers have our sim
cere thanks and best wishes
A BANK FOR vIcToRIA.-We lean by the
Cortes, says the Gazette, that Sir E. B. Lytton,
as Colonial Secretary Of England, had made ar
rangements for opening bank at Vancouver's
Island, and ultimately in British Columbia He
had also suggested plan for uniting fortnighty
postal communication to New Zealand and South
Australia, via Panama, with postal service by
the same route to Vancouver.
SNGNG ScHooL-Mr: J. A. Packard, Of Ms
qually, opened a singing school in Steilacoom on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings last under
very favorable auspices; the attendance being
good, notwithstanding very inclement weather
This being one Of the best Of all social accom-
plishments, we hope to see all Of our people, old
and young, Of both seses, participating in Il.
SAD AccIDESr.-We regret to lean, says the
Democratic Standard, Of the Sd inst, that Mr..
Henry Shipley, Of California, and formerly editor
Of the Democratic State Journal was thrown
from horse at the Dalles on Friday, 29th ult,
and sustained injuries Of so severe . character
that at last accounts his life was despaired Of
In France the astonishment at the American
manifestations Of rejoicing over the completion
Of the cable, continues to augment as the mani
festations increase. The fact is, the French do
not comprehend the full force Of the great event
One editor declares that the Americans were SO
wild with joy that their fireworks did not come
up to their point Of enthusiasm, and 30 they set
the City Hall on FIRE, and then went home sat
isiied that they had done proper honor on the
occasion.
John Mitchell, in his Southern Citizen calls
the Atlantic cable the thrice accursed tele-
graph" and says, TO us the most exhilarating
circumstance connected with the great event Of
the age is, that II can be easily ruined Almost
amiable man, isn't hep
j A portion Of the crew Of the SLAYER Echo
have been lodged in jail at Charleston. Their
trial will take place in Columbia, s. O., in No
yember Their offence, under the laws of the
United States is piracy, punishable with death.
Baron Humboldt has predicted his own death.
A letter written by him, lately read in one Of the
Prussian law courts, caused sensation, from It's
containing the declaration, I" Ny death will take
place in 1852" and urging that It would be bet
ter 70 postpone acertain publication Of his works
till then.
Il Is stated that Mons REVERE is making ar
Eangements with Lola Montez TO give series Of
lectures on morals and fashions early in the
ensuing fall The captain is said to be staying
temporarily with Lola at her cottage out at
Yorkyille, near New York.