The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-28


The detention of the Baltic at Aspinwall due to
heavy gale the Gulf Of Tehuantepec which prolonged
her connection with the Golden Age from San Francisco
some forty hours.
The Orzaba with $50 passengers, had not arrived in
Panama when the Baltic left AspinwalL
The homeward trip of the Baltic has been delightful,
with the exception Of few days rough weather. which but
slightly impeded her progress
We indebted to Mr. c. A. spaulding, Of San Fran
cisco, for files Of California papers.
On the 25th passed q large steamer supposed 70 be
the Ariel, standing to the southwark.
Among the passengers by tho Baltic are Judge Ha'n,
Senator from California; and family Hon. Bailey Pey l.
Judge Sinclair, the British Consul from San Saliva
Hon. r. F. Foot and family, and the officers and Gre
the United States ship saranac, lately relieved l.,
following is a correct List Of the former -
Captain-John Lelly; Iieutenants-F. g. HacQertv H.
N. T. Arnold, A. W. Johnson, VIM. Gwin, VIM g. Dozier
Chief Engineer-Thco zeer FIRST Assistant Engnesrs1
D. B. Macomb, VIM J. Lamdin Second Assistant Enpi-
neerIwm nee H h Hunt; Third Assistant Engineers-T T.
Stocker observation-disclosures McLoud Captains Clerk
Louis b. st. Felix.
The officers and crew of the Saranac, numbering som
20l SOULS left Panama tho 10th inst under orders to
return TO the United States the mail steamer North
Star, which vessel brought their relief On their trip by
railway over the isthmus, accident occurred which
running between the locomotive and first car threw tho
track considerably of line and injured the car fort
natey the coupling shacke gave way, and further dsas-
ter was provdentialy avoided Ere the departure Of
these gallant ars from their vessel the flag officer Of the
squadron subjected them to rigid and quite unexpected
military inspection, which, considering circumstances,
was highly satisfactory Upon their arrival in Aspnwa
they marched by divisions on board the
North Star, where they passed the eight; but,
this vessel having been shore for six days on her out
ward voyage and leaking badly to require the as
sistance of steam to free her hold it determined by
tho commander, with the of his officers to
await the next opportunity for passage the United
States which, very fortunately assigned them mag
nfcent vessel well provided by foresight
for all emergencies While the of the saranac re-
manned on board the North Star, one of their number
no. Good, seaman and excellent man. from Philade
phia-met with watcry grave.
On the passage OF the Bai; from Aspinwal hther on
the 22d inst, in latitude 10 80 N, longitude rs IL Mr.
Wells, of Lockport New York, departed this life of con-
sumption His remains were committed to the deep on
the following day. with the Episcopal ritual read by the
Rev Mr. Holbrook, passenger.
The flag ship Roanoke frigate Sabine, soopo war Pre-
BILE and store ship Relief Aspnwal; the Sarnnan
and Levant in Panama-oiicers and all well. Both
these squadrons in most efficient condition for active
service.
An examination of engineers for promotion had taken
place on board the Roanoke, and the following officers
had passed the ordealJohn A. Moore from Second to
First Assistant Levy Inch and Purdy from Third Assist
ant Engineers to second do. a4N#
BY the Golden Age from San Francisco we have rumors
of serious difficulty between the English Consul and the
authorities OF sazatlan An English vessel or war s now
before the port awaiting instructions from the Admiral Of
the station.
when in The vicinity fCsp9 San Lucas the Golden Age
was arrested in her progress by brilliant light closo
aboard, which proved to be signal from open boat,
ten days from Guaymas, belonging to the United States
ship St. Marys, under command Of Lieutenant Geo. B.
Balch, and with important dispatches from the commander
Of the st. Marys to the government the puport OF which
is not known supposed to be advices OF settlement
Of the difficulties between the local aufnorcs and the
Surveying party under Captain stone.
In addition TO the passengers by the Orizaba from Cali
forna are some iy sixty others by the Uncle SAM
who refused the North STAR of her crippled
condition.
The steamship Northern Light, from New York, with
the United States mails, arrived at Aspnwal at
clock on Tuesday morning, the 18th inst The detention
Of the Northern Light partly caused by accident to
the machinery, and the vessel taking fire at sea.
Thanksgiving was to be held in California on the 9th
November.
THE SENAIONiAL CONTkSTs
Tho following letter appeared in the San Francisco
Standard l4Msff
SACRAMENTO, Oct q, 1852
In reply TO your letter Of the I'D informing me that
am charged with having formed combination with Dr.
win in order to secure seat in the United States Senate
have to that the charge entirely destitute OF truth
have formed no combination or alliance with any one
nor DO intend doing Some Of the friends Of Mr.
swim are supporting me- Others again. are taking an ac-
i've part against me. am a candidate for the upexpred
portion o. that term for which defeated In 1857,
and elected, must 60 in Gas did in 1852 wholly
IN nr,x-n 70 .h.,teo
q the legislature it will afford me pleasure TO my
oid seat in the Scnatc il not can 20 private lilo
without mumur. Ny happiness certainly docs not de
pend upon the result JOHN B WELLER.
THE STEAMSHIP WASHINGTON
A decree had been entered IN the United States
District Court in favor Of Ilchns & Co. against tho
steamship Washington for sl1 oo0. ibe,lanE
dents OF the island of jamaica and advanced popsy on
bottoDry when the vessel was "a or Tor San Francisco.