The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-27


SAN FRAausuo, ept 7, 1861.
Recruiting la California for the Uis5m A,m-Loyay IF
the Golden State-The Vola1,leyx nsder Ge',erdl Sum
ner-Depariure of General Shisf,Secession Envelopes
Ssised-Resuh Of the Election Seis in he Harbo,-
Militia and Police in San Francisco Taking the oath I
Allegiance to the United Statey- tion Of Home
Ctaards-Aid for Volunteers in kc't-,n states, dc.
About twelve hundred have enlisted response
Governor Downey's proclamation, ealing for regi-
ments of infantry and OF cavalry for the service Of
the general government.
believe it will be difficult 10 raise seven thousand
men in California. Our population sparse for such
heavy draught ana besscs thoy engaged for the
most part in lucrative empoyments. IN another place
reference is made TO the formation Of Home Guards who
will be abundantly able to refe invasion and put down
any domestic troubles OF the there is no danger
whatever Southern disavow any intention of hos
gtity to the government as long they live California
which hoy know is unalteraby and zealously attached
to the Union. No hand of thcrsso they assert-wl be
raised against the government Most all the reports con.
corning secession sympathzers here are either very
much exaggerated or entirely unoude,i In few a.
it is true flags have been exhibited AMI indiscreet
speeches made, but the number who would wantoniy
take up against the government docs exceed
madmen, 1--we times that ,iba. would be quick.
ly annihiated. So the people al the nticl Of the
mountains may rest satisfied tina; California is loyal to the
core
The volunteers expect leave Texas under General
Sumner, who is very particular us 10 III received
as officers. They have undergo examination us to
military requirements, and rgl their politi-
cal opinions The Colonies so ar aiponted MAJOR
Carlton, First Dragons; cap&in H. Nj Judah, late
Connor and j. X. West; Lieutenant Coloncs T. N. Oney
and Harvey Lee; Majors E. r. Eyre and j. r. Curtis.
These officers are actively engaged tng, and have
opened Offices in many parts OF the interior. As the
mon arrive here they sent TO the military camps in
the vicinity Of the city, which situated follows
Camp Lyon near Hayes Valley occupied by Colonel Lip.
pitts regiment Camp Downey, one mile aud three quar-
land mail service; Preside Camp, at the old Mexican
Presdo the troops ordered under the requsition
for Ave regiments. There nine companies of infantry
and three Of cavalry at Camp Downey numbering in all
about $50 men.
General James Shields, recently appointed Brigadier
General is not now in California. He left here three
weeks since for Mazatlan, having fts taken himself
wifc--a ycuag lady who arrived here year
Illinois. Everybody knows Shields strong Union sent
ments.
The following circular has been extensively circulated
throughout the State
and paper in this STATE have concluded publish
handsome fac smile Of the Confederate flag, in appropr
colors, which Is now In course OF preparation, and
will be ready On Saturday next Orders through post
with cash enclosed, through express, will be promptly
attended to. Address box 9s3. Post Office
Learning the holder of box 9s3 Marshal Rabe proceeded
yesterday, september to the store Of d. T. Appleton
Co. dealers in stationery &c, on Montgomery street, and
seized large quantity Of envelopes CARDS. paper &C.,
having on them symbols Of the so-called Confederate
States They now in the Office of the Marshal.
The republican candidate for Governor, Leland Stan
ford, has been elected by an immense majority. The
total Of the State is about 1925 COO out Of which he
will receive rs 600 CONFESS the Douglas nominee and
Mcdonnell, the Breckenridge, about IS 900 each TIE Ie
gsaturo will also be republican. desire to exhibit the
strong Union sentiments Of the people has brought about
this decided result. The 20 coo votes given Conncss
strongly Union Of those cast for Stanford
The figures show 100 600 unconditional Union in Ca
lornia to onef fourth the number who in favor Of
peace for IL should, be remembered that large proper
ton Of McConnels votes Of persons sincerely at
tached to the government 1t has ben, and WHO
denim heartily the action Of the Southern States
ceding. However, they IN favor peace, and do not
entirely approve of many Of President Lincoln acts.
The English steam & gae Hecae, Captain Mayne, last
from Victoria is in the ha,bor The usual sautes
exchanged yesterday beween her the The
United steam frgateSar and corvette Wyoming
also the harbor. The armed steamer Active is 1t
Mare Island Navy Yard guarding the ;azine which
was represented TO be in danger Of bong blown up by
rebels The apprehension this point, it believed
was goundlcss but it is deemed best not to trust to
chance.
The Twenty first regiment Of English foot at last
dates hourly expected at vancouvers Island from China
The State Militia Of this city, two regiments have been
required to take the oath Of allegiance to the federal