The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-31
NEWS FROM THE PACIFIC.

Arrival OF the Pony EXpress-Ths Politi-
cal Ca Campaign-Death OF Brig adler Gen.
Clark-Ths Coalition Ina the Oregon Lc-
gfSIature-Shipwrsck &c., SC.
ST. JosErH, o,t 80, 1860.
The pony express with -four days later calforna
arrived this morning, forty hours behind time
SAN Francisco, Oct l7-3Ph.
Arrived l6th ship rropic Liverpool sailed l3h, snip
Hornet, for New York l4th, storm King, Hong Kong
lonian, sydney
ship Meta lost the l5il she was In charge OF
pilot when che grounded and blame Is attached to him
Tor attempting 10 enter the port in dense fJg rne
local agent Of the underwriters the East and OF Europe
assisted by Capt, Roxby Marine Surveyor for Lloyds,
held asurvey upon the wreck yesterday aud unanmous
y decided that she total loss aud that the best
thing that could be doue would sell her on Thursday
for the benefit Of whom !, may Concern (rhs vessel s
probably the Meteore, from Bordeaux
Little OF interest has occurred 10 the market since the
departure OF the last steamer Quotations are without
particular change thoogh under somewhat improved
demand from the country the market generally has nc
qured q rather nrmer tone No leaiug trans sctlobs
have occurred tina. require note The receipts woeat
have been very heavy Best shipping parcels be
quoted above 81 b aad shippers less eager than buyers
Nothing in tonnage The shp Meteor will load grain for
Liverpool The clipper ship T. Wll'ets viii sail
for New York. In her cargo viii be sixty pipes OF
California wine and in future similar shipments will
made Al regular intervals to supply agency established
at the East.
Tie pony express, with 81 Louis dates to the TN wac
teiesraphed from Carson Valley this morning.
There is intense anxiety to receive the by the
next express which wi bring dates the 10Th or SIP
tember when the result Or Pern.yivAuia eectos is
expected TIE polticans generally concede that il Fost
is elected California will go for douglas WHILE il Foster 10
defeated and the other Northern state elections resat in
republican victories, there w be great danger OF Cali
fornia going for Lincoln Under the effects OF scourag
rg Eastern news II Is generally conceded that the Beck
inridge party is losing strength here
COL T. D. Baker republican Senator elect for Oregon,
s expected TO arrive 10 San Francisco by
and bis partisan friends are preparing to give him pub
lie reception. Hs s expected TO make the tour of
State for the benefit OF the republican ticket
Breyet Brigaiier General Clark, ommauder OF the
department Of California died Ia this city to day OF
chronic diarrhos, after al iln OF two weeks He has
served In the United States army since 1912 through
the war 10 Mexico, and promoted to the distinguished
petition occupied NJ the time OF hts death for merorous
conduct al the Siege OF Vera Cruz
The hrst cabin passer who left New York Ssp,em.
Der published caro- IN the san Faacisco pSpers snce
their arrival here severely cersuIng the condition and
management OF that steG ner. They alege that they
were denied the ordny necessities OF ie fhs partes
complaining are highly respectable
The rainy season has fairly commenced, this exprese
leaving in most drenctipg storm
News from oregon Ia the papers received
btrg devoted 10 politics The democratic papers (both
wrgs have generally denounced the coalition By which
one republican Senator elected This has brought
out address from the fifteen Douglas members OF
legislature who united with the republicans, IN shich
they excuse themselves as foows 10 voting for Coone
Bsker-We were Influenced % extent by
bis position upon the slavery question In tue
Ierrtoref-a position differing bat little from
tbat OF our oxn party, although acting with
the Republicans, Col BLer, In the Of this State
last spring openly declared himself In favor OF practical
non 'veItion, and allowing thesIerrtores well
the States 10 settle their domestic affairs In their
way His oren, repeated declaration upon the stump IN
California, IN the state last year, with hn
private professions, more recently maze, leave
room 10 couot his sincerity In voting for him. there
Tore, our tacrnce " principles TO be IN
nsmc than in substance Aside from partisan politics,
we are satisfied that Col Baker will prove wise able
aud prcdent Senator, and will reflect credit upon the
state which bas entrusted him with the position, which
smore than can be said, with truth, OF Senators
hitherto