The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-29

NEWS FROM THE PACIFIC.
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Arrival Of the California Pony EXPRESS
FoRr KxARsEY, Dec. Is, 1850.
The pony express passed this place at past nine
O'Clock p N. on the 9th. The following is a summary
Of the news
GAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l5-s40P
Arrived 14th, ship Norwester, Boston, Morning Light
New York 18TH steamer Sonora, Panama.
Sailed l4th, Southern Cross Hong Kong, Carrying
in treasure and $67 900 worth Of merchandise
GENERAL NEWS. I
California for to-days express s not important
Judge Baldwin has sent in his resignation Judge OF
the Supreme Court, TO take effect January1.
The political rumor finds considerable credenoe that
General J. A. McDougall, Hon. J. W. McCorkle and
Richard p. Hammond have formed combination 70 uSo
their united influence with the Douglas democracy V,
Hon. Mr. McDouga TO the United States Senate this
winter, Mr.. Hammond Governor Of the State next
mer and Mr. McCorkle 70 the United States Senate
the expiration Of Mr.. Lsham's term. The programme
wmeet with strong opposition within the Douglas ranks
The two strongest candidates for the Senatorshp this
winter appear be General McDouga and General Denver
The organization Of joint stock company TO open the
Washoe silver mines Is among the most notable features
Of the times. As often two three times per week
company, with nominal capital stock ranging all
the way from $500 900 up several Millions files articles
incorporation with the Secretary Of State, elects off,
GERS and appears to be earnestly preparing TO
silver mining. Some OF these comprise men OF wealth
and character, while many doubtless stock obbing
operations.
Some fine specimens Of coal, resembling In appearance
the West Hartley coal, exhibition ut San FraA
cisco, and purport 10 have been brought from newly
discovered mine about eighty miles from Carson Valley,
where company have claimed three thousand Of
land, covering the mine, and preparing to commence
developing The coal Is very much needed In the Washoe
silver mines other kinds of fuel for smelling purposes
very and difncult u The Keystone Com
pany, who have been months engaged in opening
copper mine Caavcras county claim have struck
during the past week, tho richest vein ever dis
covered the Pacific coast, being nearly as pure
as the best copper Of Lake Superior. The vein
struck thirty-nve feet below the surface, and
appears to be nexhaustible. Arrangements making
to ship the Baltimore and IL believed il be
put in the Eastern markets cheaper than the Lake Supe
rior article.
The pony express with st. Louis dates 10 30th ult and
Geographic three NJ inst via Fort Kearny
was telegraphed from Carson Valley yesterday and wiz
arrive at San Francisco by the boat tonight
The patronage this express increasing under the in
0uence Of regular trips The last outgoing express took
hundred and seventy five letters from San Francisco
and thirty -four from Sacramento many Of them double
letters, paying 1--WE dollars each To-day the express via
take about eighty five letters from San Francisco
THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.
copy Of the Honolulu Commercial Advertiser dated
November has reached San Francisco, via Victoria.
The is four days later than previous advicee.
complete change in the American Consulate ONCE
was made at Honolulu on the 9th of October. G. W.
Barden Consul, and T. 7. Dougherty, Deputy Consul,
were removed pursuant to orders from Washington and
f. L. Hanks appointed the latter position. The latter
appointment followed BY the removal Of the physi
clan and surveyor Of the hospital
Commercial matters at the island continued gloomy
Whalcrs bills I'VE per cent discount money, TWO per
R.Y ~ ~h.irs ia entered Honolulu dsciaripc A
average catch Of 450 bbis.
The advertiser publishes letter showing that recent
changes the commercial policy Of the Kingdom
having the eject 70 drive the whaling business 70 San
Francisco
Russia, arrived Honolulu the 3lst Of Oc
tober She spoke the whale ship Euphrates in latitude -
north, with 900 bbls. Of oil, bound 70 Honolulu Bust
ness was reported at Petropauovsk and Nico
laeski which, at the latter place owing TO want OF
opportunities FOR the carriage goods interior
limited demand for foreign merchandise among natives
Arrived at Honolulu, Oct. 29-Ship Storm King San
Francisco (and sailed slst 70, Hong Kong; o Co.
the Atlantic States at SIG per ton, by the Phoenix Island
Guano Company.
There business doing whatever In any department
OF trade. The weather Ia bad, and the shipments Of
Several arrivals but fresh imports do not invite buyers
orders exist to realize upon goods Tor Eastern account
compliance with them and the present condN0n Of
spaxngy, aud insufficient 10 make II any object for ex
port. Buyers offer for a limited demand for consump
tion. Prices Of wheat and flour droop for the ng Of
such orders There nothing in freghts rates
nomnally lower. Money matters are quiet From the
next steamer good demand may be looked for. Short
loans are stin ut two per cent.
wHALERs.
Arrived Honolulu, Oct. 26-Florence 0chotsk hoo
wh 2sth Tobish do, Is VIII Montezuma, 800 VII. 28th,
EUROPE, lao VIII Henry Kneeand Arctic, 700 WI aOth
f. y. Mason, 0chosk, 800 VIII Monmouth do, 80 VIII;
Dataxen, do 400 VIII In each instance the amount OF
oil Is this seasons cat n.
The Florence furnishes the following report from the
Ochotsk Sea-
In ochotsk Sea, Sept. l4-Antlcs, $50 VIII; B. Rush,
900 W. Morgan, 400; Camel, $50; Emily Morgan 40;
p West 49, Isaac Rowland, 40 VIII, 90 sp Levi star
buck $50 Oregon, is VIII Philip First, $780, Planet oos
yesper, $50; Washington, 600.
The Europa reports-ssptember % IN the ochoisk
Sea- ship Caao, 600 VIII; Florida, lao boxes heads.
The ships from the ochctsk generally report unfavor
able weather and most Of the sperm whales bad been
The ships from the Arctic ocean report the season dis
tnguishcd for rough weather, much ice and fog, and
shyDess OF whales.
Sailed from Honolulu, October ~, Corinihian. Nex
cruise 18th Jere smith do Homcs, and Hercules, New
Zealand Ocean coast and California, Omega, cruise and
home; John Wells do 30h - George, do; Drama, do.
Tn the 18Th solemn and imposing mass was perform
cd at the - Francis cathedral for the repose Of the souls
OF those who fell in defence Of the Pope in the recent
Italian The Archbishop was assisted by quite a
force OF attendant priests Al the conclusion attention
called TO the address Of coincidence and relief 10 the
Pope, for which signatures and material aid scli
cited.
Board OF Supervisors.
This Board me, yesterday al O'Clock p ". Super
visor Blunt in the chair, the President being absent.
Tho reading q the minutes Gas dispensed with, and tho