Evening star., 1869-10-11
PROM THE PACIFIC COAST.
Letter from Frasklin square. -


Frisco Deserted 6y Easter. Ne,ablss-korenen,,
II Ez-Secretdry Serard and Fanus-GOae 10
Aexico- Pdinfl ~ Afdir 81 the Sescdrd Presen,d-
tioR- Weddtag ta Frtsco-D,scor Of
More Big Trees-A Double Railroad TO Cal.for-
Rid.
Especial Corresponds OF The Star
SAH Francisco, GAL, Oct. I, ls6l. l.-"Frisso'
Re about entirely deserted by the distinguish
visitors from the East, and is naturally sliding
into Its original quiet state. though IL loses
none Of the importance which Is attached 10 it
by the enthusiastic citizens, who generally
think IL great misfortune for New York. Bos-
ton and Washington that they should be 80 far
away from San Francisco.
Ex-Secretary Seward has been entertained
very bandsomeiy during his sojourn In he
Stale, and had public reception at the Osct-
recipient of several very costly presents. He
ana bis party sailed yesterday In ine steamship
Golden City, from which they will be landed
made sy the Mexican Governnent TO receive
and transport them 70 the capital and across
the country TO Vera Cruz. whence they viii
proceed - New York. On their way they will
visat the volcano Of Oolima, aad pass through
Guadalajara, Queretarc. 0rizabs, Jalapa and
Puebla.
the party consists of Hon VIM. Il. Seward.
burn, and Albert ). Evans, of this city, the
latter accompanying a. special correspondent
Of the New Yock Tribune and the Alta.
While the guests were assembled to witness
the presentations TO Mr.. Seward, the Mexican
consul at this place, Senor Jose 9odoy, who
had advanced to address Mr.. s., was obser we'd
blood; he straightened up. held out his hands
for assistance, tell TO the door. and IN few IN IN.
utes was dead. The grief of his wife, who ar.
rived a short time after hrs death, was very
distressing. HIS sudden decease, under sucn
peculiar circumstances, excites profound 70.
gret in this community, where he had been
well known for many years as the firm, INTEL
ligent and patriotic representative OF the Mex
lean Republic, which he chung to and defeu ded
through good and evil report in the days Of its
apparent doom a. IN those OF its complete tri-
umph. That he should have died in the pres.
ence Of Secretary Seward, who, Of ala AmerI-
cans, is most honored by patriotic Mexicaus.
and who was about departing TO oe the guest Of
the nation he did 30 much to save, must be re-
garded ae q striking coincidence.
The grandest affair OF the season was the
wedding OF Col. E. @. Catherwood, OF New
York, and Miss Hastings. daueater OF Judge
s. q. Hastings OF this city, on Tuesday evening
last. After the ceremony, q recepticn was held
at the residence OF the brides father, which
was attended by more than three hundred of
CALIFORNIA; most beloved sons and daughters,
besides many visitors. Amongst the guests
were Vice -Preeident Oolfsx aud wife, Hon w.
II. Seward. Hon. Fred. Seward and wife, Ex-
governor Low (the new Minister 70 China)
and wife, Senators Stewart and Cole, Admiral
Turner, Commander johnson. Lieut. Com.
mander Abbot, and many ofdc .rs OF the army
A citizen OF Santa Clara county reports
having discovered several groves of giant
redwoods, OF the species famous in Calayeras
and Mariposa, on the headwaters of the Tulare
and San Joaquin. One OF these groves said
TO contain trees measuring over one hundred
feet in circumference, and even these monsters
are reported TO be excelled by those in another
grove. The new groves are about forty miles
eastward from Nisalia. They are probably the
same referred 10 by Professor whitney, which
were found by the state Geological Survey
several years ago, but have not been thoroughlV
examined and described. They exist In that
hundred nefgbboring peaks which rise from
SSo a!.s &C.. e ls feet above The see. bearing on
Its suggested that the difiiculties in adjust.
ing the differences between the Central Pacific
anc the Union Pacific Railroad as to the juno
uon az some point between Promontory and
ogden, will prooably result in the construc-
aon oy the latter company Of . line from Pro
montory, through Beckwourth Pass. to con-
meet with San Francisco BY the California
Psoinc Railroad. II this IS done the Central
Will undoubtedly push its track eastward
thus giving MS Two lines OF railroad TO Omaha
most desirable solution of the present DIM
culties, so far as the public are concerned.
me es s.,x Rsc Sosins, have been scnevins
that predicted in a former letter. Yesterday
they played their fourth game, when their op-
ponents made ave runs, the highest number
they have also played a game Of cricket with
the crack eleven OF THE progressive State, in
which the latter inside less runs in two innings
lhan the Prerequisites secured in one innings
The STOCKTON people have invited the s.Red
tnat city during the present week, and play
game during the fair for gold medal. This is
unkind. The medal might be presented TO the
their .plsyins" with 'I the San me Ffanoiscsns F ei
To make the gift appropriate, the medal should
oe ene-sided. Adieu- FRANKLIN SQUARE.