The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-10
Our San Francisco correspondence.

Our San Francisco Correspondence.
SAN FRAscsoo, Dec 20, 1859.
United Ssaies Se,aoorship- Policiaas-Russaa Nasas
Officers at the Opera-lrterestino Ne,cs Hem,s, &c.
The past week has furnished large quantum of news,
which will be found both important and interesting
Politicians actively at work. The Legislature assem-
bcs in e weeks and candidates for the vacant seat n
the United States Senate caused by the death Of Brode-
rick grow jealous in pursuit OF the honor Weller
has considerable actual strength but bis enemies
merous and powerful. Denver backed up by tho Co
vernon elect Latham and many Of the federal officers.
McDougai, Baldwin and Inge have each supporters.
candidate, A. G. Peachy, lately elected State Senator
from thu county has appeared and carries with him the
prestgeof high character unquestoned ability and supe-
ror social standing Washngon the present Collector Of
this port announces himself q candidate, and claims
that be certain Of success. No person ataches how
ever, much weight 10 the assertion.
There has been considerable talk the streets OF
hostile meeting between Washington and washburn, editor
Of the Tines republican organ. few days ago the lat
ter in article in his paper used most offensive language
towards the Collector and nmated that he ready
fight, though he did not expect challenge. Nothing has
yet come 0f the matter.
Scarlet fever has been very prevalent the city during
tho last month Tho mortality among children has been
very great
The argument 70 dissolve the injunction In force against
progress before ne United states Grcaii Court ~"
detachment q the United states sappers and miners
Casey They are destined for tho Oregon Department
lieut. Casey e yesterday in charge Of lie for Fort
Gen. To..en Engineer in Chief Of the United States
army has oft this city for Oregon He is 70 inspect tho
Fret Lieut. D. d. Clark, Sixth infantry, died as Fort
yuma Dec
infantry, proceeded Fort TETON 70 attend court
martial 70 be held q that posi-.
Captain Foote, Sixth infantry, has joined his company
The Russian naval officers now in this city have de-
cided liking for everything American. They regard
their natural frends This feeling recprocated by our
citizens whs show toward the vsters every attention and
and some twenty his q u Sn0S unor ysa
the Opera House by invitation They were accompanied
BY the Russian Consul and . number Of friends The
the strangers Boon after the guests OF the evening took
their seaie the orchestra playing od Save
mary Of the audience 70 their feet who thus stood until
Its conclusion. Hail Columbia" and " Yankee Doodle"
followed and were heartily appaaded BY The Russians
cpwned surrounded the boxes and many other pars Of
the building TIE feeling displayed evidenced decided
sspsesened 0f sv n e sranSss utes have s Sssn ss
changed between the forts and the chips.
large number OF the sailors had liberty On Sunday
70 come ashore. They spent several hours in tho sy
viewing sights Their conduct was all that could be
desired. Their appearance seemed 70 diner from tho
German physical standard, 10 which they bore in some
respects Approximate resemblance They rather
low sizsd and siouiy bui bave broad faces, heavy es
mpsacbe BDy had tho cast OF oountenance 70 be OBJ
scrv.d with Ergish coal and iron miners
There priest Of the Greek Church With the frgates
Hs appearance on The streets excited some attention.
The clerical garb which be aired-very long and
flowing rooc--gave him quite venerable look.
The most rapid passage ever made between New York
and San Francisco was accomplished BY the Golden Age
Oh her las, trip. Tme-ls days q hours
An application made TO the Fourth District Court 70
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