CALIFORNIA. LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS. (From a Correspondent of the Alta California.) San Jose, January 27,1850.

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CALIFORNIA. LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS. (From a Correspondent of the Alta California.) San Jose, January 27, 1850.

In the Senate, on Thursday, the 24th install', the following bills were read the third time and passed :— •' An Act to Incorporate the Sacramento City ;" "An Act prescribing the mode of receiving, keeping ani p»ying out the public funds ;" "An Act to Incorporate the Vatblo de Lob Angeles ;" a Bill authorising the State Officers to procure office and furniture. On Fi idty the Senate fixed the pay of clerki, Serjeant-at-Arms, Ac. In the Senate, on Saturday, Mr, Green, from the Committee on Finance, reported that no proposali had been received for the loan authorised at the present session ; and that he would at an early day make a more elaborate report, accompanied by a bill authorising a temporary stnte loan. In the House of Assembly on Thursday, Mr. Cornwall preitnted a petition from the citizens of Marysp ville, praying that the said town may be the country se^t of Yuba county. Mr. Crittenden reported a bill concerning officei, wh'ch was read twice. The joint resolution relating to the public domaiui, mineral lands, &c. was under consideration in committee of the whole house the greater part of the day. it was, on motion, referred to a Select Committee. On Friday, the Counties and County Boundary Bill was read twice, and made special order of the day for Monday next. — The rules of the lnute having been suspended, the Bill to Incorporate Los Angeles was read three times, and passed. The Bill to organise the Supreme Court was passed. Ihe Speaker laid before the house a communicalion from J. M. Moscott, Esq., stating that he was employed by the Pacific Newt as a reporter for that paper. On Saturday, the 26th instant, Mr. Waltball from the Committee on Ways and Means, reported a bill to create a temporary State loan, which was laid on the t&bls for the present. Mr. Williams gave notice that on Monday next he would introduce a bill relating to free negroes, mulatto servants, and slaves. The bill concerning offices was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. Mr. Brackett offered a resolution, instructing the Judicial y Committee to report a bill, enacting, that the common Liw of England, so far as it is of a general nature, and not repugnant to or inconsistent with the Constitution oi the United States or this State, shall henceforward be adopted as a rule of sclioti in the State of Calitornia. Yours, &c, E. O. -

DISTUBBAKCES BLTWELN THH AMERICANS AND Chilians at the Mines.— The following interesting communication, from our correspondent at Stockton, w«i laid upon our table by Meisn. Todd & Bryants

Exprest, fcut unfortunately too late for us to give it publication in our last. The difficulties between the Americans, and Chiliana, on the Calaveras, have ended in the shedding of blood. In the list of murders committed by the Chilians, we regret, especially, to lee that of an innocent old man, who had nothing whatever to do with the dispute between the parties. It is, well known that a feeling of jealousy has long exiited between the Americans and foreigners at the mines ; and this bloody affray cannot fail, we think, to hasten a disastrous cmis. It is probable that the unjustifiable and sanguinary meaiures taken by the Chilians will arouse a feeling 1 in the breaits of American*) which will lead to their forcible expulsion from, at eait,'the southern mines. It it to be hoped, howevei, that the well-known law-abiding disposition of our countrymen will save us from being compelled to chro nicle any illegal or sanguinary steps taken to effect this end. If we understand our correspondent aright, the warrant was issued by the American authorities, and 'placed in the hands of Chilians for the arrest of American citizen!. If this was the case, such a course was undoubtedly wholly injudicious in itself, and likely to produce the calamity which has arisen. We trust, howerer, that there is tome mistake in this, and that the matter will be satisfactorily explained hereafter.

San Francisco presents the appearance of as large a commercial city at in any portion of the world. It is gratifying to note a gradual stability in commercial affairs and increasing confidence. Business operations are somewhat checked by scarcity of money, arising from the constant draw upon the gold dmt productions of California, for exportation ; and the rainy season causing large quantities to remain in the mining districts. One month or cix weeks will find good weather, a brisk up-river demand, and plenty of gold-dust— which will without doubt counteract the usual effect in the market of large arrivals of merchandise, and cause even better than present ruling rates. It is believed the opening of spring business will be all important to the growing prosperity of the country— giving by the necessarily-increased demand a basis to business that must bring to a level on fair mercantile grounds, business, reduced rentsi and not as many apprehend, lessen the value of real estate. The ultimate succesiful destiny of California and San Francisco, as the main port of entry, is now established— her harbour will in less than one year be the outlet to a trade with China, Sandwich Islands and Europe, by steam. Already have millions of money for investment been brought here by the steamers and other sources. In addition, old and distinguished merchants from Europe and America are arriving, prepared to remain, and by their experience give dignity and firmness to affairs. The loss by the late fire is hardly felt. It has h»d a decided tendency to lessen the value of wooden buildings, and make the erection of biick universal. la purchases of real estate house* on land aie not taken into consideration in determining value, so much fear is there constantly of fire. Fine brick buildings are being erected— real estste on the advance — large sales by tbe city authorities, have enhanced its value. Much speculation is going on. Houses, such as have been shipped to this country, are selling at from 300 to 1000 dollars each — arisingi as much from abundant supply of same, lumber, and prejudice against them. We do not advise shipments of wooden houses. Iron houses, lumber, and materials for brick building", will pay for some time to come. We think no apprehensioc need now exist as to scarcity of workmen : labour will come down and workmen be abut dant. Moneygold dust— is in much demand. This steamer will take but little, as well as the steamei which leaves on the first of March. The following will take large amounts, as considerable quantities of merchandise must find a market in April. The scarcity of same, and urgent demand for immediate use to meet engagements, accounts for high quotations. We have heard of no loans being made for less than eight percent., and some have been made at fifteen and twenty pet* cent, per momh. The usual time for loans is from J5 to 30 days. Breadstuffs.— Since the sailing of the last steamer Flout has declined ; large quantities have changed hands, ■ principally of Chile in sacks, for consumption. Sales were made at our quotations. American Flour is dull. Chile Pilot and Navy Bread are dull at quotations. — Barley is oo the decline. Last sales at s|c. per lb. on board ; held in store at 7c.Bricks— Are in ckmand at quotations,— showing nearly 160 per cent, decline, owing tn fair supply. Boots. — Our quotations necessarily show retail from their scarcity ; thick boots, only kjnd saleable, are on the decline. Candles— Are declining daily ; new arrivals have brought them to present prices. Late sales have been made at #1 25c. to #1 30c. per ft. Much is held at #1 50c. Tajlow isffirm. Coal — Remains high ; it is scarce, and the demand confined to the steamers, as wood is altogether used in houses. We hear of sales at #40 per ton. Cattle.— Much difficulty is found in getting cattle to market, owing to the bad state of roads. The average sales are #25 per head. Dry Goods— Have been dull of sale. We now find a demand for coast exportation, though we hear of no sales of moment. Domestic Goods. — English manufactures have, within two months, brought 100 y. cent, profit for coast demand. Demand having fallen off, but littls profit is realized. Blankets have been sold at lower than quotations. Drugs and Dyes.— We give correct quotations of leading articles. The demand for all descriptions is limited, and market well supplied. Fruits. — All kinds in demand. The productions of the coast, from Mazatlan to Panama, are taken at high rates. Furniture— Of superior quality, is still high ; sales of French bedsteads, in quantities, have been made at from #100 to #125. Other descriptions of furniture at corresponding rates. Lumber— ls on the decline ; very little demand.— We hear of cargoes changing hands as low as #80, though most in market is held at from #100 to #150, which rates cannot be maintained by sales. Lumber will slowly decline. Oils— Are dull of sale. No transactions worthy of note. Paints.— Dull. Pickles.— ln good demand ; scarce. Porter and Alb.— Maintain steady value, at from #6 @#7 "tp- doz. Sales constantly making. Powder. — Dupont's is more sought after ; other descriptions dull. Sales have been made at 14c. $>- lb. Preserved Meats. — The demand is limited. The opening of the mines must take much from the market at fair rates. Provisions. — In good demand, though at low rates. Beef is dull, as well as Pork. Butter, Cheese, and Eggs, firm at quotations, and sales daily making. Kams sold th'm week at 50cv ip lb. We learn, superior cat) be purchased at 35 @40 cents. Sates of Lard @ 40c. Sff ft. Potatoes, 12£ <:, f- lb. CtGAHS — Havam, of superior quality, are rjnu/:h sought hi ter lor <-xpoitation S iUn of common Spanish qualities have been made @ #650. Spirits,— Brandy in cases, is loir ; it U held at #8.

The dfclin? was cau'ed by sabs of the seizure of 3000 oases by ths Collector, for violation of the Navigation Laws, and larffe arrivals. Gin i* nlso low. Sugars— Maintain quotations. Sales making daily. Wines — All kiud« nre very dull. Sales of Madeira and Sherry are making, and firm at <8"1. Claiet ii held firmly at #5. Sales have been made at #3 75 for «6*1 50 casrs. We would further remark, in referring 1 to Prices Current herewith, that the be**; qualities of merchandize; will always pay better in this market in proportion than inferior.