The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-18

settlements on the way, aud probably military sta
lions at not remote distances from each other, to
keep the route clear and to free it from the imtru.
sions and annoyances OF the Indians. Ii Is that
these contemplated arrangements fall far short of
the facilities which are required and which only
be entirely supplied by the construction of railway
across the continent But still these two things viii
accomplish wonders for California; and Congress
must see the necessity, well the vast utility of
connecting the Atlantic with the Pacific by rail
road, and will, must think pass at an early day
some bill calculated TO accomplish the object IL is
immatetial TO US in California what route may be
finally selected over which to build this road, be-
cause, wherever 1t may enter this State It's western
terminus must be at San Francisco. should sup
pose That the Importance which the British posses
sions on the Pacific are about to assume, in come
quence OF the recent gold discoveries there and the
poss oihty that England may seek to connect them
WIN tne Canadas by railway, would spur up the
american people on the other side OF the Rocky
Mountains TO push through road on American ter
ritory In double quick time; and trust such may be
the case.
Why should Congress hesitate? No one doubts
the necessity of such line of communication, or
that the profits TO result from it, by turning the vast
commerce Of China and the ladies in this direction,
in addition TO our own vast internal commerce would
be immense; and we are informed here that the
moment Congress will act European aud Amer
can capital IL already provided to carry out
the great and magnificent work 70 speedy
and successful completion. Why, then, ask,
should Congress hesitate? do not believe she viii,
and ] have no earthly doubt, although have not
perhaps the same means of forming an accurate
opinion on this point as yourself at the present mo-
ment, that before the close of the next session
shall have railroad bill through both branches Of
the national Legislature, and that its terms and
conditions will lie of such character az to secure
for the construction of the road all the money which
will be needed to build it. This is my firm convic
ton. The American people desire this road. Its
importance in national and military point of view
is apparent and fully understood; and as to return
ing fair interest on the investment 40 one doubts
disputes this fact. say, then, that public OPT
Mon, the necessity of the thing, and conviction
that the work will pay will precptate the measure;
and that, therefore, Congress caanOt hesitate. Ac
companying this measure, and probably by the time
the road is commenced, there will be steam commu
nicatoD with China from San Francisco. Congress
will authorize il, and American capital and enter
prise will carry it out; because there Is desire now
not only here but on the Atlantic seab0ard, TO test
the practcability OF steam communication between
the western coast Of America and Asia, and to as
certain from actual trial how near China, Japan,
the Philippine Islands, and other portions of Asia,
whose productions and manufactures have so long
enriched the British empire, can be brought to New
York, the commercial emporium of America. This
steam line the Pacific should receive the early
attention Of Congress, and have doubt it will;
and hope DIR. Gwin will not relax in his Efforts to
secure its early and favorable action in respectto the
two great measures which heard the senator avow
the main motives which led him to desire re-
election to the Senate-to wit: the construction of
railway across the continent, and the establishment
Oh a steam from San FranclsCO I'd the eastern
coast Of Asia. These things will come, am certain,
much sooner than either you or have anticipated.
They will come, and come speedily, because the pub
lie voice calls for them; because they will give
scope and vgor to the American character; because
they open up rich and bright prospects in the future
and because national considerations imperatvely
demand the railway, and the great interests OF com
merce, and agriculture, aud manufactures, will be
satisfied with nothing less tnan both.
What, then, ask, is to prevent San Francisco,
which Is, and is to be, presume, the residence OF
both of u.s. where our lot has been cast for veal
or woe, from in the future surprising even what
she has done in the past. ] can nothing
retard her growth to lead to doubt that she
may not at once commence her onward career. She
is already large and powerful city, aud yet scarcely
ten years old The gold OF California is as abundant
as ever. Her agricultural advantages and her admi
rabe adaptation tor the rearing in any numbers OF
all the domestic animaisand this, too, almost with
out expense, we have no winter-have now been
fully ascertaned: and the unsurpassed excellence OF
her climate for all the requirements OF the physical
man has been thoroughly tested. Every year adds
some new improvement and additional facilities for
bringing to the Mississippi valley, and thus
inducing emigration hitherward; and we know that
| the commencement OF the railroad cannot be much
longer postponed.
| In addition to these certain coming events we
have now the factof further discoveries of extensive
gold fields rich in the precious metal almost at onl
| very door, IL appears TO me that the shrewd and
sagacious observer on the Atlantic must see in al
these things the important position which San Fran
cisco occupies, and how she Is 10 be greatly and
/ favoraby affected by the vast improvements and
| changes 70 which have referred, and which, re-
peat, will be and realized much sooner than you
| and have heretofore anticipated. For myself
4 never had doubt Of the ultimate destiny of this
city, a. you very well know; and have only been
surprised at the idea entertained by many that be
cause this or that had not been already con
| summated IL never would be--that because the Pa.
| cifc Railroad had not already been commenced II
never would be. Who supposed one short year ago
| a QUe line IN he In ernf
across the continent from San Diego, in California,
to San Antonio. in Texas, performing the trip easily
and in safety in twenty three and twentyfour days!
And yet such is the fact. Who conjectured one year
ago that within eighteen months should have the
Tehuantepec route in operao and what In stranger
still, weekly or semtmonthly communication, by
magnificent line Of post coaches, from the city OF
| San Francisco, on the Pacific, 10 Memphis, on the
Mississippi riverl And yet such ~ " be the fact.
| These things speak volumes as 10 what may ex.
pect In those other and greater imprayenlents Of
| which have spoken, and which we ~ omuch de-
| sire. The pracicabty Of the presenl improvements
| which are about 70 be tested, ana the advan-
| tages which even they will secure TO California
II successfully carried outof which there be no
doubt-will only hasten the commencement OF those
which are TO follow, and which will complete the
chain Of connection between the Atlantic and San
Francisco by railway and the continuation Of that
connection 20 Asia by a steam line.
But | shall weary you, fear. could continue
this theme because am sustained in all my sugges
tions and snticipations by living facts aud draw
only such conclusions from the existence Of these
facts as are warranted by history, and have been
shown to be true by the laws and the operations OF
population and trade since christianity and civza-
ton have swayed the destines Of the world and the
use OF steam power Cor the purpose Of sea and land
transportation, has BEEN found TO work 80 success
| fully.
Thave written You thus fully because I have
strong conviction that am right in my views, how.
ever others may differ from me, and because think
can prosperous fortunes directly upon US
Marriages. Births a.a Deaths In California
MARRfRp.
B,Rs-Ksnr-At The Nlsion, San Diego, Nay 70
| John Barr 70 Maggie kenen
BIaIzs- Bolsrow--At Forbsssown, B,sss county, MAJ
20, Antonio B1ase 70 Adeiue c. Boyntoo.
Bu~er@-PxsEg In Stockton, June l. Jas II. Burgess
/ W Easter Jane pcaese
BoyrxR- Moiroy-A Santa Clara, Juno 9, by Rev Mr..
/ Sahara, Mr. Thomas Boyter 70 Miss Mary holioy.
BrrsEss-PkaRss - In Stockton June I, n. Burgess.
Faster Jane PeArse, both lately OF Covington,
| BRD-FrmEp--ln Stockton, June 2, kyram L. Bird u