New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-09
From California.

FORT htAfNtf, Why OLD.
The Pony Express passed this point yesterday. AZ
D. m and the following is the summary OF latest
California intelligence brouget BY Il for the Associated
Press:
SAN FRiscrsco, April 9th, $40 p. m.
The receipt of Eastern to the 10th ult, advis-
ing the taking of Fort Sumter and the probably com
nencement Of civil war, has had its effect upon our
business community causing all to observe the gmcss'
caution about new ventures. While II Is believed
California will suffer hess from the effects Of civil war
than any other State the apprehension Of serious do
rangements here il seriously entertained.
The eec, of the news Is most perceptble Ina
embarrassing treasure movements. Last night meet
ing OF bankers held to determine the best policy
be pursued about shipping treasure to New-fork ey
the ocean steamers, bet nothing dehns was arranged
The insurance agents refuse TO insure trs assure
AGAINST the hazards OF war. The exchange market,
conseq uently, is unsettled and sight drsfs on
Newlork were purchased at four per cent, 10 remit
esstwardly by today's pony express.
Some of the New-york treasure shipped hence By
tie steamer of the st OF May will PROBABLY be trans
ferred at Aspinwall TO the British West india Mail
line.
II is difficult 10 report at the present time what tho
peculiar seDmen of California i. in regard to- the war
policy Of the Administration. In San Fran1isco, al
though pubic demonstrations have taken place. tbs
general tone OF conversation appears TO be ~ sustain
the President at all hazards in bis Efforts &c preserve
the Union.
The Legislature has rejected bill calling for Con
gressional election for the 18Th of May the object OF
which was TO elect two Members OF Congrs@ 70 taAe
in the Assembly by the combined strength OF the
Breckenridge Democrats and TIE kepu6oans, evaent-
ly tos the reason that they feared the Dooss Demo
crats would get the moe. advantage iron the Union
sentiment Of the States and elect their candidates. the
election takes place 80 soon 80,
The arrival of Gen. SIMMER 10 assume the command
of the oyernmcnt forces this coast Is the sabject Of
congratuaion by many, although Il Is net believed
thai snspcions Of the loyalty OF the Cnh4d states
oa;sers were entertained Gen. Johnston, no vever,
resigned some weeks ago, and IL Is eommsnly expected
that he is about to depart for tae east, aad join the
army of the Confederate States.
T6e Catholic School bill has been defested In the
Legislature by large vote.
II is understood that Senator MeDoneal will depart
for Washington on the 10Th Of May, and Senator
I Latham on the lst Of june
On. Lane has gone 10 Oregon.
Arrived 2,h ships Memnoa, Manila Bald Esse He O. Kong.
bark OF France Syansy " s. w. Sailed zih fSk OLA
vspasiso ehr Ida Aoor River, 1sh, ship Ls,ss Hong
| Kong - . -
cargo l2oe sacks Of barley go DO wheat 30 sseks cop
per 1900 bales we'd, aud 500 hides Cor es ore
tined becos important item OF Cali, rIs export
beating Of The hsbo without empioyir assssus
SJ Nile Rock. sustaining such snaes - require
the dischfeng Of her cargo, and going Into INV dock
The sAy kcyame under chscf tor br Asdssaes eT Ans
rl4 Fire.