The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-12-29
Correspondence Pac. Commercial Advertiser.
Letter from, Sam Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8, 1859.
Mr.. EDITOR AS the clipper ship Daring sails
for your port this morning, | hasten to give you a
brief summary of the most important events which
have occurred since the date of my last communica-
ton.
The WEATHER
Has at last, cleared up, and we all enjoying the
clear sunshine once more. This is generally one Of
the most pleasant months of the year, in San Fran
cisco. During the summer months cold, chilly winds
sweep down every afternoon DER the hills, usually
accompanied by thick fogs,-which combined, make
life out doors rather uncomfortable. This morning,
the atmosphere is perfectly clear,-the hills are
green,-a light breeze fans the cheek,-the waters of
the bay are whitened with sails of every shape and
size-while the mountains ON the opposite shores are
wreathed with a delicate shading of lovely sky blue.
1t is delightful weather. The air is so keen and
bracing, that it imparts ~buoyancy to the step, brillian-
cy to the eye, and gladness to the heart. And this
is the general character of Winter in California,
when it docs not rain.
The ELECTION OF A STATE SENA TOR
To fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of
Gen. Williams, member elect for this county, is to
come off on the 10th inst. Each party has a nominee
in the field, but as the political texture of the next
Legislature is already decided, and the election of one
member viii make but little difference.-it is proba-
BILE that the simple question at issue, in the choice of
candidates, will be regarded by the people at large,
as Ringing entirely on the Bulkhead question. Asst
is understood that the Parsons company will make
another attempt this year to pass the Bill, in its
former Objectionable shape, it is very desirable. that
the people of this county take the present opportunity
of expressing their wishes on that particular issue.
THE SHERREBACK CLAIM CONFIRMED
a. a. noe l,-r- .,xo q ,tako 80 craat ~o,to
ment a few days since, by the sudden and unexpected
decision of the case of Peter Shcrreback rs. the
United Siates;-and with good reason, too, as will
claims a track of land 800 varas square, or about
half a square league, in the south part of San Fran
cisco. The location of this claim includes the very
best portion of the city, for private residences. 1t
takes in the whole of South Park, with its beautiful
and costly houses-and q good part of the Happy
Valley district. Within its limits are upwards of
three hundred houses;-many Of them among the
finest in the city! After his claim was rejected by
the Land Commissioner, the claimant in 1857,
brought the matter into the United States District
Court. The owners of property included in the
limits of this claim, paid no attention to the progress
of the case-supposing that it would defeat itself,-or
that If any defence was necessary, the United States
District Attorney would make it,-as the case was
brought against the United States. The matter lay
before the Court until a few days ago, no briefs hav-
ing been fled in the meantime on the part of the de-
fence. Judge Hoffman was to leave for the East on
the 9th, and the claimant urged a settlement of the
case - he was, Of course, entitled to, and it
was decided in his favor. Judge Hoffman in his de-
cision. expresses his regret that a case of so much i'm
portance should be allowed to come to a final issue,
without an argument being ubmitted or a brief filed,
on the part Of the defendants. and he hints pretty
broadly that the United States District Attorney is at
fault in the matter.
The parties interested in opposing this claim had a
meeting yesterday to devise ways and means for pro-
tecting their rights. and they decided to move for q
new trial Immediately. This will involve them in q
long, tedious and expensive litigation. 1t is reported
IN the streets to-day. that the agents of Sherreback
bier to sell his title for ten per cent. on the value Of
lot, to the occupants.
The great uncertainty which exists in regard to
and titles in California, is one Of the most serious
she has to contend against. There are
ew districts in the State where the property-holder
perfectly secure from all uneasiness in regard to
tiles In many places, whole towns are threatened
y some ghostly opposition. in the shape of an old
Mexican Land grant. Time alone can remedy the
EXODUS TO MAzArLAn.
The steamer Santa Cruz, which sailed for Masat.
an and Guaymas this week, took . large number Of |
dventurers, for those ports, all inspired by faith in
be manifest destiny Of Mexico. Many went rrepared
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