The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-08


Adyices from San Francisco to the 18th ult
three days later, via the overland route, have come
to hand. The news, however, is unimportant. Blu
sness was dull, and unusually cold weather pre-.
vailed. The bark David Godfrey, from this port.
had arrived out
The brig Samuel Church1nan, which arrived at
this port from Buenos Ayres yesterday, brought us
news and letters from correspondents dated
on the ath Of November. Juan G. Aqular and
Victor Cherno had attempted a revolution against
the existing government few days previously
They were aided by about one hundred men, who
were marshalled to the cry of religion, morality,
and the confederation This was intended as a
demonstration against the Freemasons who are in
direct opposition to the priesthood. Senior Aquilar
was arrested and would be executed. The existing
government was firm but mild in its attitude. The
new poor house, opened under Masonic auspices,
was inaugurated without any clerical blessing, but
the laty patronized it to such extent that the
sixty nreligious mendcants who were within its
walls were likely to live in excellent style. Export
trade very dull, and produce market high. No.
thing profitable in freghts.
Yesterday was private bill day in Congress. and
but little Of general interest tIanspred. In the Sc
nate report was presented stating that there was
no land in the immediate vicinity Of New York
which can be appropriated for the government
offices iD the event of their removal from Staten
isIand. The public land at Sandy Hook, how
ever wOuld answer the purpose. A resolution
was adopted calling for recent correspondence
between the British government and our
Minister az London relative to the African
slave trade, especially regards the case Of the
yacht Wanderer. II is said that this correspon
dence will deyelope some startling facts inplica
ting the American tag with slave trade operations.
Ful particulars respecting the California overland
a4h contracts. and information as TO the shins
Officers ard pay of the navy. were also called for
The French Spoliation bill was again taken ny by
vote Of 50 TO 80 but owing to the illness Of sena'
ior Davis. the subject was postponed. The de.
bate on the Pacific Railroad bill was then re.
snnci and continued till the adjournment. In
thc House eleven private bills were passed. A
Dill for the relief Of the parties interested in the
piivatcer Gen. Armstrong was reported by the
Committee. The discovery Of the gold fields at
Pike. Peak, Cherry Creek, &C., has led to pro-
position Tor the establishment Of an Assay Office at
T.. Louis. The bill for the admission of Oregon
vii he reported next week. The Committee on
Territories have agreed TO. report in favor of the
Organization Of Territorial governments in Arizona
snd DacOiah.
Bot little was done in the Legislature YESTERDAY.
IN the Senate n bin was introduced aboishinp the
Office u Inspector General OF Militia II seems
ihat the incumbent Of this Office has become oh.
noxiOus % certain Of the militia officers. and as
there !. no probability OF his being superseded
hence fbe attempt TO do away with the Office alto
pcthei. There Is also considerable opposition TO
abe appointment of Commissary General WEIGH
and - }. ssid that strenuous efforts viii I've made II
prevent his confirmation. In the Assembly two
bills providing for the registration Of voters were
Introduced. There are now -four bills Of this cha
rscier before the Legislature. resolution for the
appointment Of select committee Of five to exa.
mine into the Affairs Of the Quarantine establish
nea', wa- offered Wy the member from Richmond
county, and laid over. A bin was introduced by
Dir Rutherford, of New York. repeating all laws
restricting the sale Of spiritnouA liquorsin fact
establishing an entire free trade in strong drinks
The senate adjourned til Monday bu, the House
refused 10 do 80.
James W. Terbert, United States Consul AZ ST
Thomas, died ct that place, Of yellow fever on the
psornine o. the 9th ultmo.
la the snit brought by Mr.. Slater against Fer
nando Wood, for an alleged assault and battery
ssiS.ne out 81 the City Hall riots of June last the
jury yesterday gave verdict for The plaintiff, with
$40 damage-
An abstract Of the annual report Of the Comp.
to,ler VI ttC State Is given 10 tie money article l..