The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-13
Our San Francisco Correspondence.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 81, 1861.
TIE California Eecsions7Ae Remains Of the Late Terence
Beleo Ac*anus-Cai1 Rebels Wreck of tie Seans-
ship Pdcifc-Misceldne ous Ne,cs, dc.
The Breckenridge Convention that met in Sacramento
days since nominated full State ticket which they
are not without hope of eectng The nominee Of the
Douglas party for Governor {Conness It conceded will
be badly beaten, owing to his connection with the bulk
head which il is believed would be his main object to
have constructed by company Of French capitalists in
this city. The franchise is worth millions, and is
coveted by q few to whose interest Conness
is known to be devoted. The Breckenridge no.
mnees are all men of good character, and
profess themselves to be for the Union, for
compromise and against coercion. The contest WILL there
fore, be between them and the republicans with every
prospect Of the of the latter Should happen
that the Southern be elected it is plain 10 be seen
that no matter how they would conduct themselves,
trouble would be certain 20 ensue. The military com
mander here (Gen. Slmner) would satisfied
with the affairs Of State the hands doubtful charac
tiers. The people understand this matter well.
me remains OF the late Terence Belew McManus, an
Irish exile of 1S4s VIII be forwarded frosi this city
New York August 81 route to the land CT his nativity
large meeting held the 22d inst when the
cessary arrangements mad and money collected to
have grand funeral procession on the occasion.
CALIFORNIA REBELS.
correspondent Of Of city papers gives the fol-
Los Angeles for Texas under General John
ston, Of the United states ArmyThe only thing which
occurred to mar the festivities Of the occasion the
rival at Colorado City Of band Of otawed secess ss
under the command of Aonzo Ridley, who in the very
face and eyes OF the military, proceeded to organize
military camp and post sentincs, though surrounded
by an enemy In fact complete possession Of our little
town was taken by these bandits who closed the or
passage ways challenging and stopping peaceful citi-
2ens engaged in their lawful occupations 1t was humii-
ang 70 see the veteran Major Arnistead post These
rebels are IN high feather and propose to leave
FOR Tucson They are generally well fitted out ana II
tanly seems singular that the seccssonsts have been
able to raise company OF nearly fifty in loyal Cali
forna, and have succeeded in getting out OF the State,
whilst the Union have done nothing, General A. s.
Johnston is with them and seems TO get along well 10
the others
The Sacramento Bee paper Of rather violent tone,
makes the following remarks on the above extract =:
Several members Of this party members Of the
late secession State Convention which held in this
city and the public would like to know how many Of
the stripe TO be found among the delegates
the Convention of the party, called here
the Esd Such Convention could not meet safely in San
Francisco and the anticipated attack should be made
upon the California steamers we do not believe our cit
would tolerate the existence Of body Of known and
avowed sympathizers with robbery and piracy among u.s.
WRECK OF STEAMSHIP PACIFIC.
The steamship Pacific left Portland Oregon, on the
evening of July IT, bound for San Francisco with seventy
passengers and light freight AT midnight, Coffin
Rock, which is well in to the west Shore the order
given 70 the at the wheel to port the helm, which
would have cleared the rock Instead Of doing So he
put the helm hard starboard, and Immediately there
after discovering his error the pilot rung the bell to STOP
ana ana men ~. 10 back the snip Bu, al a no aya the
at full speed and with such velocity TO throw several
passengers out Of their berhs The craft was going
The night was dark and there was no moon. The rock
projects fifteen feet above the water The conclusions
stove in the bows aud the ship at made water rapid
y Capt Staples instantly got all Of the pumps to work.
stretched sails the bow and made extraordinary
distant But she soon became perfectly unmanagcabe,
and after using cvery effort which ingenuity could devisc
the captain compelled to beach her abost ten miles
below the point where she struck Tho boats then
got out aud the passengers and crew, together with all
their effects, were landed dry shod. Tho English mails,
exprcss matter and portion Of the freight, also
saved. The ship continued to sink rapidly and at the
time Of her Bleaching the water up 10 the fires Tho
captaa acted with great cooness and gave his orders
promptly His crew from arst officer to cabin bay noby
seconded his exertions, and the passengers TO
worked IKE heroes 10 the thorough seamanship Of
attributed. When Mr.. Morgan left the wreck the ship
had fallen over and lay deeply buried u the qscksanas
Later adves from the wreck 10 the eject that the
Pacific could be placed aaoat in a week.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The steamer Santa Cruz, which was lately fitted with
an armament and placed Mt the disposal Of the federal
government until tho cutter Marcy could be
paired, has been sold by Major Hensiey to Chas. W.
Brooks &C., who purchases her for parties residing in
China The Santa Cruz. when she became government
vessel changed her name to Gen Sumner, but viii as
her old title upon sailing from this port which sho
viii do during the incoming week. Her destination s
Shanghai but she will touch route at honolulu and
Japan The report that was to be converted into
! privateer seems to be INSTRUMENTATION.
large meeting Of the parties who propose the forma
ton of regiment of cavry in this State met Monday
evening at The Mansion House, Mission Dolores Mr. J.
G Dcnniston presided and Captain William Forey was
appointed Secretary The Chairman informed them that
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will be opened within few days in various parts of tho
! State
| The bullion deposited in the branch mint for the week
ending on Saturday. was as foiows:-Goid, 13,16o2S
ounces silver sol % The gold coinage during
| the week amounted to $615 900.
The French Vice Consul here has given notice that
French residents maintain strict neutrality be-
tween country and the rebel States This is in
! cordanOe with instructions received from Paris.
The Swiss Consul in this city, H. Hentsch is making
collections among the Swiss residents Of our city in aid
Of the 900 persons who suffered losses in Canton
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quite liberal amount has aready been subscribed.
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