The New York Herald Newspaper, April 17, 1846, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Friday, April 17, 1846. ‘sean Agents in the Interior. Samuel W. Disbrow is agent for the Daily and Weekly Herald, at No.4 Commerce street, opposite the market, in Newark, New Jersey. THE WEEKLY HERALD. TWO SPLENDID ILLUSTRATIONS. The Weekly Heald of this week, to be ready at eight o'clock to-morrow morning, will be superbly embel- lished The first illustration will be that of the Charter elec- tion; a graphic representation of the four c politicians in this city, analyzing the returns on the | morning after the election. The second, that of a plan | of some hieroglyphics on a rock found in Venezuela. | ‘The last is@ singular affair, and will attract the attention | of the curious. It will be accompanied by an interest- | 28 and truthful description. | All the news of the week will also be given. Price sixpence per copy only. News from Europe. It is hardly to be expected now that we shall re- ceive any news by the Unicorn. She had not ar- rived at Halifax on the 11th inst., and there were no tidings of her at Boston at8o’clock yesterday mor- ning. It 18 unnecessary to offer any opinion about | her. If she has met with any accident, we shall learn the particulars full soon enough. The Caledonia is the next steamer due at Boston. She was to have left Liverpool on the 4th inst., and | is, therefore, probably, in her thirteenth day, and may be daily expected to arrive. We shall receive her news by expreas. The Great Western is in her sixth day, and will, probably, arrive in one week trom next Sunday. The Cambria will leave Liverpool next Monday for Halifax and Boston. War at Last. vtlength it may be said that the war has com- mi noed—begun between the United States and Mexioo—but where it will end no one can tell. We referour readers to the important news in this day’s paper, received last evening from the South, which threw the city into a deep excitement. {t is now probable that the government of Paredes will call in the aid, mediation, or interference of France and England. This will be the first attempt | in North America, like that now going on in South | America, by those two powers to interfere, and pro- bably attempt to establish a monarchy in Mexico, | and put down republican government. Will the | free people of the United’ States repudiate the blood | of their ancestors, and permit this? All the nor- | thern departments of Mexico, will probably declare | tn favor of freedom and the United States. | Weare on the threshold of great events—per- | chance a general war throughout Europe and Ame- rica—perhaps the liberties of free people for a hun- | dred generations. Whatis the U.S. Government about? Are they preparing? Are they awake 1 Sound that trumpet on the watch-towers of David, and wake up the dead—quick—quick. | The State Convention—The Approaching Election. | The approaching election of delegates to the | State Convention, which will take place in a week | from next Tuesday, has not created much bustle or stir in the community—and has not commanded the attention of even the politicians to any great ex- tent. If it were an election for executive officers, | who had the distribution of patronage in their power, no doubt, preparations, on a most extensive | scale, would have been made a long time ago; but asthe election of candidates for the convention | who are to alter, or change, or improve, or destroy | the fundamental laws of society, does not interest the community as much as a division of the spoils | does, we hear little said, and see less done in pre- paration for this awful and terrible election—awful | and terrible as the power of magnetism. We call itan awful election, and a terrible election, be- cause of the effects it may have on society in this State and in the Union, as regards the fundamental principles of human progress. In this day’s paper, we give the decision of the | Supreme Court, to the effect that thirteen delegates | only are to be elected in this city. The question | will soon come up among the various parties and | factions here, relative to the proper selections of | candidates, and the preliminary movements for the | day of election, which is on Tuesday week next. _ How do we stand in this city in regard to the va- | rious parties now in existence here, and the pro- | bable movements and results of the influences now at work? We have, in this city, three distinct | for years to come, with the exception of those who | on in this city, and that defeat can only be eftect- | ed by the whigs and natives uniting on the same | nominees; and that union can only be accomplished | by allowing the natives to nominate the men, and | | alarm on the action of Congress can break the | | manner, is beneficial to commerce and highly use | temptation and extravagance. Rind. One-half of the expensive balls, scirées, | spirit that has created and preserves the “liberty | party,” or the nigger association of white men. | Looking at the natives as a party that will be governed by these principles in the approaching election for delegates to the State Convention, what | are the chances for the whigs or locofocos | It the whigs pursue the same policy in the elec- | tion for delegates as they did in the recent election | for this city, the result will be to give the whole of the delegation from this city to the locofocos. But | if the whigs should allow the native party to make | ‘the nominations for delegates, and concur in those nominations, the other alternative will pro- | bably tuke place, and the locofocos will be defeated | “horse, foot, end dragoons.” If such a union as this had been effected in the municipal election, it | and natives’ ticket in their Mayor, and at least ten | of the wards. | Such being the distinct position of the political forces and elements now existing in this city, re tive to the approaching election, it may be ask; what course will the natives and whigs pursue this matter? As regards the natives, there is no doubt that they will adhere to their own nomina- tions, and support their own men. Their pomtion | 18 a8 firm as the rocks on which Manhattan Island | reposes. They have the same number of voters as in 1848, and they can probably retain that numbe, leave the city, or those who die and go to heaven, or some other place. These men are animated by a species of political and religious enthusiasm, either magnetism or something else, which cares | nothing for success, provided they have a mode of expressing tangibly their opinions to the world, and the belief, which they repose on time, of their ulti- | mate success. If there isto be danger apprehended from locotoco organic legislation, that danger can only be avoided by defeating the locofoco delega- then for the whigsto concur in them and support | them. | Think of this ye blockhead politicians. Thisis the age of magnetism. Tux Panic in THR Mongy Manxet.—The state of matters at Washington at present, makes the brokers of Wall street start. Stocks fell again yes- terday, particularly United States, and they will | or | Would have resulted im the defeat of the locofoco | § | candidates, and the success of the uhion of whigs’ continue to fall, as the prospect brightens for the passage of the new treasury law by the Senate of | the United States. The banks, too, are curtailing | their discounts and circulation, and the speculators | are sadly incommoded in consequence thereof, | There is great commotion in Wall street and in all | the avenues of inflation and speculation. There is | no doubt the alarm is exaggerated ; but if this banking system up, the result will be beneficial to all sober men throughout the country. The baoking system, as it 18 practised in this | community, is anything but good or beneficial. | The banking system, when conducted in a pro per | ful, but it has not been conducted for many years past with benefit to any one but speculators. This does not extend to all banks. There are some good banks, well conducted; but the way ia which others are conducted has Jed the community into The evils of the banking system are innumera. | ble; but there are two classes of them that are | glaring. One of these is the facilities which bank inflations give to speculators in all sorts of wild en- terprises, leading men of capital astray, andgempt- ing them to engage in speculations. Another of the | evils is the encouragement of extravagance. Bank directors and officers, from the facility they have of | getting discounts, allow their families and de- | pendents to launch into extravagances of every and extravagant dresses of the fashionable circles, | spring from bank facilities and bank inflation. | These men lead the other portions of the commu- nity, and the consequence 18, that a general demo- | ralization of society soon takes place. | ‘These two classes of evils have only to be named, to be recogmized in this city in the social and finan- | cial circles for twenty years past. Look at the ex- | travagant mansions built in the upper part of Broad- | way, and the expensive establishments that have | been built and purchased by bank facilities, and the expensive parties that are given in that region. All | ot these spring from bank facilities, and have in- | volved the projectors in bankruptcy, which has afterwards deprived the owners of them. If a re- form in the banking syatem can be effected by the action of the general government, it is much need- ed, and will be attended with good effects in this | | city and throughout the country. Tue Ocean Srgamers From tus Port.—We | understand that there will be a great contest in | and positive parties—the whigs, the natives, and the locofocos. The native party originated from | the abuses and corruptions of the other two parties, | with regard to a certain description of legislation | on the school laws, and on the distribution of offices | in the city; and also on the right of voting by foreigners. This party, in the recent election fora municipal’ government, sustained a shocking de feat to all appearances; but we think they have | of their existence, a distinct power, a posi | tive amount of votes, which effectually controls | the decisions of the other two parties. This | party started into existence in the fall of the year, 18483. They then numbered a litie over eight thousand votes. Amidst all the changes and all the conflicts that have taken place since that time, they | stand at this moment in the same position, and in | possession of the same amount of strength, and are | probably more firmly determined in preserving their organization than at any other time since their exist- | ence. Here isa table, showing, at different times, | 88sured that their object in asking a charter from | just the full and distinct amount of their strength, with- | out reference to any other party :— Statement or THe Votes Poiten sy tHe Native Aue- micas Panty, 1x THe City oy New Yorn, at THREE pirverent Evections, ay tHe Wiios. Senator. Senator. Maron Nov. 1843. Nov. 1846. Ap. 1846 67 95 67 | 3a 137 115 | 193 220 260 | aut 229 176 | 397 378 353 | 154 160 124 | 629 651 484 | 805 804 Tal | 1,182 931 973 655 681 599 924 933 1,188 | 392 “283 285 | 116 742 748 | 345 388 342 361 378 319 601 764 + 854 828 834 802 = 244 geeeees 8,549 8,610 8,877 | *New Ward, taken from the 16th Ward. Comranative View or Pan Natives. November, 1843, November, 1645 1846 085, This table exhibits a singular amount of power, Consistency, and determination. What is the reason of this? Will this party mingle with either of the other parties in the approeching election? There | is not the slightest probability thatthe natives will divorganize their forces, or disband their men, at the hazard even of defeat. During the last charter election, we have seen in what manner chey pre- served their troops in the face of utter and over- whelming deteat. We understand that the temper | and disposition of the men composing the party is | to care nothing for triumph or defeat: they care for nothing but an abstract ion of announcing their own opinions by tangible facts. In this re- ITM Soy Soamy selene’ 87 So seams poontae | master General, to form a contract with Mr. Mills and his associates, for establishing a line of steamers between this city and Havre and Bremen. Under | the law of Congress, the Postimaster General was | authorized to establish a general system of o7ean | steamers to Europe, South America, Mexico, and other parts. Instead of following the wish of Con} | gress and the law authorizing the establishment of ® comprehensive system, the Post-master General three or four steamers between this port and Havre, instead of combining different lines and establishing ageneral system. Here was the first error comm mitted by the Post-master General, an error inse- | parable from a little and contracted mind. The | contest in Congress will be between the isolated | Proposition made to the Post-master General, ¢m- bracing a small line from this city, and the compre- | hensive system authorized by Congress. We have no doubt the gentlemen in this city, who received | the contract, will do the best they can. We are | the Legislature of this State was merely to facilitate | their action, and not for the purpose of making fancy stock out of it. We are glad to hear this, yet | we can’t refrain from condemning the imbecility of | WHEN THEY WERE NOT A9S18TED | the Post-master General, which led him to fritter | | away the purposes of the law of Congress as he has law, in preference to establishing a compreiensive | ple a system of ocean steamers between England, South America, Mexico, and other parts. His conduct in | to-night, Veser ae san tay this respect savors too much of that of the adminis} | land Meesrs. Slide! tration iteelf, which was bold in declaiming its in- | tention of taking the whole of Oregon to 5440 in the meseage, but which sneaked away and stultified 3 | us at the Colorado. Congress, relative to the proposition of the Post- | hi | lers have formed a com } all the army throwing up works the whole oi | The Rio Gi | Mexico, and Mr. Parrott done, and to take the responsibility of following that | Sta | itself, by refusing to take the responsibility of Ppro- | posing to arm the country for the contingency of such a bold attitude. We had formed a high opin- | ion of President Polk and the administration, but | | weakness and imbecility seem to have marked hem for their own. They have the courage to talk bold worde, but want the nerve to take the respon- | sibility of any decided line of conduct. Pacxet Snip Asuoae—The packet ship New York, for Liverpool, in going to sea, yesterday afte r- noon, in charge of a Merchant Pilot, run ashore near the Narrows ; fortunately, the steamboat had not yet left her, and with her aid she was got off, and proceeded to sea; having remained aground two hours. Arracx ano Retort.—The London and Paris | press are very warm in endeavoring to bring about the establishment of a monarchy in Mexico, ard perhaps over ali of this continent: Suppose the | ptess of New York and the other American cities, should retura the compliment by endeavoring to foment democracy, and establish republicaniem in Europe. This is ® game at which two can play particularly during the present of steam power. OreNing OF THE CanaL.—The State Canals were opened yesterday for business, | | | bring ther HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS AND MEXICO. MANIFESTO OF PAREDES. THE ORISIS IN AFFAIRS. Advance of the American Army, THe AMERICAN AND MEXICAN TROOPS ON | THE EVE OF A BATTLE. The Return of the Hon. John Slidell, | THE WAR FEELING IN MEXICO. = The Destruction of Point Isabel by the Mexicans and their Retreat before General Taylor. The advices which reached us yesterday after- noon from Texas and Mexico, are of the highest importance. The intelligence received is of the return of the | Hon. Mr. Slidell to the United States—the advance of the American army to the Rio Grande—the con- centration of Mexican troops on the West bank of that river—the destruction of Point Isabel by the Mexicans, and their retreat—a patriotic proclama- tion by Paredes, levelled against the United States —and the probability of an immediate battle be- tween the Americans and Mexicans, on both banks of the Rio Grande del Norte. All this brings the relations between this country and Mexico to a crisis. Annexed are the details of the news. {Correspondence of the New York Herald.) Camp, Orrositz Matamoras, Texas, March 28, 1846. Accounts from Corpus Christi have before this time the army of occupation commenced hat place onthe 8th instant. I have now to apprise you that it encamped onthe bank of the Rio Grande at 10 o'clock this morning. An important act of nov reignty has been performed ; within two hours af- ter our arrival the glotious flag of freedom waved ove! | the waters of the Del Norte. Thave not time at present to give a narrative of our march hither—you must be content with the important | fact that we are here. I have thought an acceptable ser- | vice would be rendered to the numerous friends of those serving in Te y giving information of it through the colusies of the widely circulated Herold. a No resistance has been opposed to our though ad been led to expect it from the reports Corpus Chi ind the rumors that reached us on the route. Of course, our general, though coming on a peaceful errand, was prepared to meet opposition, should it be offered. Up to the present time, therefore, no war- like act bas been committed, and the nations are still at ace, unless Mexico shall madly resolve upon war. I loubt n will long hesitate, before she thus com. mits herself; and after her lays, we may expect he will accede to reasonable terms. At all events, our army and our flag within musket shot of one of her prin- cipal towns, must satisfy her we are in et end that the day of reckoning is near. at hand. ‘The river here is nearly two hundred yards wide wn and rapid current. The opposite shore now, and will be for some time, terra incegnitu to us, the military authori'ies are extremely hortils, and | in their declarations, of what the: against the northern invaders. We trust that, after ido, a better epirit will ondescend to open Hlers, who have not 4 with the sight of Luman havitations more nty days. The town witing; maby of the buildings, public and private, tog 3 large and elegant. Our base is at Point [sabel, about twenty-six miles distant. A few buildings were there, and several go- vernment officers, under the name of commissioners, had been stationed at the point; they had been trespassing upon our soil, and at i to collect customs for, an an govern- ment. At‘th @ body of our troops, the d bank is truly in the nat approach o: buildings were fired, and the pretended custom house | officers fled. Contrary to rumor and the common expectation, no formidable revolt has yet broken out in Northern Mexi- co. By the concentration of government forces cons quent upon our advance, this outbreak has been supend- ed. Gen. Mejiaisin command in Metamoras. On the | 18th, he issued a high soundin; proclamation, which met It was addressed to his fellow citi- and thundered death and destruction against the degenerate sons of Washington.” x. Extract of a letter from an offieer now with the Texas army. Pornr Isaneu, March 30, 1846. The Fat vessel came over rived hi on Tuesday last. lexicans are about to fig 5 the Grande to attack this poet with 700 . Major Monroe has only one company her Captain May started from Gen. Taylor’s camp last night, with two companies, to reinforce Major Monroe. ‘e are expecting an attack every moment. The sut- pany to defend the goods. Gen. Taylor sends the steamboat Monmouth to New Orleans to-day. We do not know if she will carry this mail. If the Mexicans succeed in taking Point Isabel, Gen. They hi | Taylor will havo no line of retreat. I have been on exhibited, from their infancy to this period , narrowed down his action to the establishment of § uard two nights out of the picket. four miles from camp and lay on has just arrived from Gen. Our guard went out grass. An express ‘aylor’s Remy f He had last night. aly ee hundred yards from Matamoras. runs between. under my command to night. The United States ship Lawrence has sent all the men she can spare irom the fleet. Dick Ogden has four men on guard. Luther Irwin and myselftook a scout on horseback this afternoon. I néver saw any thing like thi prairie. His camp is on th Tell mother I wishJ could bouquet of t We had a fine chase after 5 ares—my | celebrated dog Jack caught one after a chase of four miles. Arnau 1, 1846. P. S—I open this letter to say that the wegon train has come in from Gen. Taylor’scamp. There is nothin; new, except we are certain of a fight. We will sei three wagons up with the returning train. Two hun- | dred jons in “a train two miles Jong is a fine sight. | We have intrenched ourselves. having on board the Hon. Jobn Siide! 3 ethan | as passengers for the ite: ast ‘manifesto of Gen. Paredes. sto bein astate of anarchy. The peo- t Vera Cruz appear to be in favor of Horrera and the United Sti ey saluted Mr. Slidell on his de- ‘ure. mouth of the Mississippi tll morning, and then il and Parrott, and th to ned there just in Ine they would have come it tes. Enclosed is the Mexico ep] Pensacola. Wo sloop of Proclamation Of Mariano Paredes y Arrillaga, President ad interim of inhahitants—issued on the | the Republic of Mexico, to it In the critical and solemn situation in which the na- tion is placed—perhaps on the point of a war with the United States of America—in consequence of one of the ‘most unjust usurpations of which history has any record, it becomes my o! tion, as as sacred, to to my fellow citizens tb: i iden- tified with the existence must be defended to the utmost, and with an energy equal to the insult re- our troops are situated, the threatening the fleet of that nation in both oc: , aad other buildings at Point Isabel, and le hie retreat cedents well known to world, have com- oe to the river, although pursued some distance by or- pelled me to reject the envoy extraordinary and minis- | der of General Taylor. The buildings destroyed were ter plenipotent of the in order not to | of little value, being constructed of loge, thatched with farnish an ex: le of debility that might sanction, straw. am | pernicious ai ih advise: reason or any plausible mot on their hopes of totimic: i Minist er, whose mission was not circumscribed to the discussion of the Texas quostion, has demanded his , and I have caused them to be lited with. Pet tay Kesttation. base ° lcohfess the greate:t aod most and that it is an attribute of civilization to that wer with one or more nations is one of | streat asters—to promote iniustry, coummorce and friendly re. lations wader the au: will prove incompati pre: ices of a universal peace ; but this compromise and corciliation h. jailed The republic of Mexico, eS are going to do. I have fifteen men | dignity of the nation, the march of an American army on to the Rio Grande, where the head quarters of appearance of atthe ante- le with the maintenance ef the | the rogatives and independencs of nations, which are | calied upon to repel force dy force, when all menns of | o1 poiled of the rich and solemnly protest, ledge the right of the American flag on the soil Texas, and she will defend her inveded territory, never, never, permit new conquests or new ad the government of the United States. ‘The right to declare not vested in me;‘and tion the awaits w this mag: , i in the meantime, the United States attack on one of our maritime boundaries, or on those adjoining Texas, it will be neceasary to repel force by force; and when the invaders shall have made the com- mencement, the immense responsibility et having dis- turbed the peace of thé world will fail upon them. I | shall be still more explicit, which it is important I should Mexico r has Pog re _ will she ae ingle aggr yn against the people or governme: the United of ‘Ams rica; But if an attack should be made, it will be re | power, and with all the 5 | Cause resistance is nothing more then the right ot self- preservation. The Mexican Republic drawn into a crisis, exposed to | great risks and difficulties, must fight for its existence and rights. The union of allher sons, the identity of the vows of all, the employment of all powers are te- cessary to save us ; and MT. will save us, since Mexico | will not present the scandalous spectacle of an internal division, which wouldfinsure the triumph of its enemies. de t fear it,although it is known to me that all the in- sand enticements which exist, in similar cases, | to work, with cunning and perfidy, to des; the fe rnmenf of its influences and resources, which can | direct the affairs and bring to @ happy conclusion, | when supported by the confidence of the nation. H This confidence my | eee nt deserves, and I de- serve it too, as, since I left the head quarters of San Lu- inde Potosi for the salvation of my native erat ac: companied by the brave men who foliowed -her illustri- ous standard, my promises have never been falsified by my actions. I offeredto convoke an extraordinary Con- lefaite constitution to the nation, andthe | Congress has been convoked. I have offered to main- tain the outraged honor of the nation, and I will not tolerate old injuries, nor will 1 permit new ones. The dominant object of my government ‘hes been to maintain the entire, complete and unlimited | liberty of the nation—to form a constitution, | and to prepare with untiring assiduity for defence against internal as well as external enemies.— the fullest extent of our rgy of our character, be- Asa consequence of the times, and without giving eny opinion, I not notice for some time the discussions | vernment, because it ins to the | fute 0 decide on so interesting and vital a ion as opinions of all the citizens, and even of the smallest minorities which are listened to, | Be to be followed, but to know them. But the violence assumed in the debate, the alarm occasioned by the ene- mies of order and internal peace, which might end in the ignominious sacrifice of the sovereigut of the nation, convinced me that by tolerati acting in violation of the oath which I had given to the nation in presence of God.I therefore decided to put a stop to these pernicious discussions, and was eompelled and rights it, ieee | | to take the responsibility, because the press had unfortu: | nately t i the medium whi prudence and | moderation rendered advisable. * My own feeling of honor, t! justice done to a citizen of known opinions and accredit- ed loyal abstain from reiterating pro- | mises and declara' h are‘in'fact mysolemn oaths. in it be forgotten that I peepoend in the General As. | sembly ofthe 2nd of December, held in this capital, | that the President should swear to maintain the popular | representative republican system? Did not the repre- | sentai f the people chosen as witnesses of my oath, | and the people themselves notice that the feelings of my | heart seconded my elear and explicit declarations 7 Why ould some di the injustice to suppose that at the not glorious, was loyal and pa- the wounds which I had re- nce of the sacred rights of my country 7 The nation will maintain as long as she wishes to | maintain it, the ‘Republican system” which it adopted | with rejoicing, and which I shall maintain asI have of- to nd I call upon Providence to aid her in her | Ds. permit us to raise our social edifice on the basis of “liberty and order,” and that in the exercise of our rights, injustice, crimes and outrages may never | poli @ cause so sacred in itself. 1 desire to see | blished forever the salutery maxim that no man, no pa | ty or faction'shall place ita,will above that of the Repub- re, ‘and the first duty of its government will be to sup- port ite designs, that the array les of sove- Toignty be respected, and not de! by abuses which lead to anarchy and engender disorder. Desirous of depriving, our internal enemies of the elements of discord, w! they try to stir up in the confusion of political ions, I e haste: to ex- plain my opinions, to aeyire the confidence which my government deserves, although all its actions have been as pure as its intentions. The spirits being thus trap- quilized, all pretence for agitation disappear, and my government, supported by the people, will nd the public order against every attempt to disturb it, and will fi ve to defend it, or die for the liberty and independence of the nation, and the integrity of its territory, against any enemy who dare to usurp them. f I, who circumscribed the limits of the pablic power, I, who was called upon to exercise the executive pow- er in consequence of the triumphs of the revolution, and who put an end to its continuance—cannot be sus- pected of unwarranted encroachments. By adhering strictly to the article No. 4 of the regulations of the army, ! chall use the necessary means to obtain these eminently national objects. My ambition is purely for glory, and if Ican feel that my fellow citizens do jus- tuce to my intentions—that my count maintain with- out diminution all its rights—that it increase the lustre of ite name under all circumstances, I obtain the only recompence tp which | can and do aspire, the grati- tude of my feilow citizens. The principles of my administration are fortitude and constancy in sustaining the nation against foreign at- tacks on its rights, liberty to form a oo: ition, union and recipr: confidence between the Government and the people, tragquility in the interior and respect for the laws, requiring no sacrifices except thos which are ne- cessary for the safety of these precious gifts. The army will combat at the points which destiny may determine; the people will support it in its efforts, and I ask of th Supreme Arbitrator of nations to take us under His safe | guard, and to permit the elevation of His power and the consummation of His glory. MARIANO PAREDES Y ARRILLAGA. Mexico, 21st March , 1846. (From the New O:leans Picayune of April 8.) Since the publication of the Picayune of this morn- ing, the steamship New York has arrived, bringing two days later news from Genera! Taylor’s army. We learn trom an extra_of the Galveston News, issued on the afternoon of the 4th instant, that the pilot boat L. M. Hitchcock, Captain Wright, arriv- ed at Galveston, about 4 o’clock, P.M. of that day, from the Brazos St. Jago, which place she left on ‘Wednesday, the lst instant. She brought the intelligence that upon the arrival of the army of occupation, in front of Matamoros, the Mexican forces were drawn out on the opposite bank of the river, m @ great display of martial music, with trumpets, bugles, §c., which mode of salutation was duly reciprocated in kind by a simi- lar sounding of trumpets and drums in the Amer- ican lines. Thus ended the firet day’s rencounter between the two armies on the opposite banks of the Rio | Grande, and within two or three hundred yards of each other. On the next morning, 1, the American troops discovered the Mexican artillery of eighteen pounders, lining the opposite bank, and pointing directly into their camp, whe: the American army moved ther encampment four miles below. This step was doubtless taken by Gen. Taylor, in order to avoid every appearance of any disposition to commit aggressions upon the west bank of the river, and to maiatain strictly the defensive cha- racter of his operations. The most reliable state-. ments represent the regular army in Matamoras to con sist of 2000 soldiers, and 500 rancheros. i The Mexican citizens of the Rio Grande are said to be quite disaffected towards their own go- vernment,- and secretly friendly to the American cause. (Prom the New Orleans Delta, April § } steamship Alabama, Windle, from Galveston, whence she sailed on the Sth instant, arrived yesterday, consciousness of the in- | | ‘ and we are placed in possession of Galveston dates to the 4th instant, containing important intelligence from Gen. 1: ma at 8 o'clock yesterday mornin; ing on board ov |, Wm. 8. Parrott, Esq. secretary of legation, and Robert Stuart, Midshipman, U. 8. Navy. Messrs. Slidell, Parrott and Stuart were transferred to the Alabama, and the Missis- | sleps immediately departed for Pensacola. | ‘e learn from Mr. Parrott that Mr. | at Jalapa till the i to the Mexica | them, his int dat ty of Mexico, iat ult., wera dir: 8. at Jala pa.— Thfoug! mistake they went to Vera Cruz, and theno transmitted by our consul to Mr. Stidelt. The treatment received by Mr. Slidell at Mexico and pa was extremely cold, but upon his arrival at Vera z he was recei with a salute, waited upon by the highest official of the place. and again saluted when the Mi left. The Galvestan Extra of the 4th inst., contains the following intelligence from the army of occupation, brought by U.S. revenue cutter Woodbury, from the Brazos St. Jago, which place she left on the ult. The ei of occupation, Keele in all arrived a the 28th ult., moros. Gel ylor, with a company of under the command of Colonel Twiggs, having ultane ousl; main army, arrived at Point {sabel si with the fleet of transports from A: on the 24th ult. On the appearance of the fleet, ‘captain of the fort —Rodriguez—set fire to the custom-house, and several The theusand and ten of thotsands of the enemy, who have been reported as in readiness to dispute the march of Gen. Taylor’s army, seem to have entirely disap- peared at his approach. The onlyop; of any consequence he experienced was at the Little Colorado, where a Mexican officer, with about 150 mounted men, threatened to fire ‘upon him ifhe attempted to cross that ating that such were his positive orders, and that “ Moxigans knew no fear.” The artillery was immediately ordered up, and the troops formed and cor order, the wi being nearly upto their arm pi missed She Gipatation. fi them to inform Gen. Mejia that he would weg to his message « pposite Mate Forty wagons with eapplics or Ethe army, left Point leabel on the morning ot ¢ 26th, in fine condition, and on after Gen. Taylor followed, leaving a be a mond of artillery at Point Isabel, under the command of Mejor Monroe. The News understands that Gen. Taylor's orders are to cross the Grande and attack Matamoras, should he be fired on from the town. 4 The U. 8. brig Lawrence, commander Mercer, remain- | ed at anchor offthe bar. The brig Porpoise, Comman- der Huot, sailed for Pensacolaon the It. The United States ships Cumberland, St. Mary’s, John Adams, and Falmouth, were at Vera Cruz when the Mississipi left— officers and crew all well. We must also return our thanks to the officers of m9 Alabama, for their politeness and attention, in us with files of Galveston papers. ieut. Fobil, U. 8. N., who was bearer of despatches to Gen. Taylor, arrived in this city this morning, in the cutter Woodbury, on his way to New Orleans. Capt. Foster, of the Woodbury, states that the ave: be a igen at Brassos St. Tego, is and a half feet, and that from thence to Point | a distance fof about three miles due West, the uniform ited ti Col. McCrea was disappoi in his attempt to take the barges across the Ja Madre, for want of suffi- cient water. They will, in consequence, have to be tak@pby lund. The steamers Monmouth and Cincinnati are constant- yispneres in transporting from Brassos St. Iago to i ‘We find but little election news in our files. Jud; Pilabury has a mejority of 85 over Col. Williams. At Brezoria precinct the vote stood as follows :—Pilsbury 64, Cooke 16, Williams 8, Lewis 1, Megginsen 1, Green 1 ‘At Velasco—Pilsbury, 16, Green 9. From the New Orleans Delta, April 8 ] 8. Ministe: lexico John Slidell, Eq , U. ir to W. 8. Parrott, Esq., Secretary of ) and Robert Stuart, U. 8. N., the same conveyance. The arrival of Mr. Slidell created no excitement in the the public mind, from previous advices, was - forit. As had been often before stated, the 4 nt would only receive Mr. Slidell in the it agent, with whom it city ; pared can governm capacity of ol . to hold official comm of that cou in any capacity other than that of U. Minister Pleni penenties: a8 Maiwatiod was a out revi \y expressed w;~hence his return to the United States. In Mexico there is new—nothing which shows public feeling or pd tmp So ina phase different from that in which for some time we have been accustomed to look atthem. It is, as heretofore, plotting and scheming among the aspirants to power—ignorance; of public affairs, and indecision among the people. It would , that with all the social and political destitution to w! people have been reduced—there is still}one state of vassalage to which they are not prepdred to submit. They are not pre; j—and they Coa unmistakable in- dication of their feeling—to part with the attractive tile of republican—a shadow to them thor been— and to bow in passive acquiescence before the sceptre | imported royalty. The Mexicans, in other words, with all their iguorance of political science—with all their crude.and undigested notion of republican rule, fer th ill defined democratic government to of a stern an le party. This feeling became;so mani- feat that even Paredes was forced to come out and ‘' pro- nounce” against the scheme, with all the patriotic ox- pletives which a Mexican general knows so well how to spply. There is now, circumstances go to show, in jexico, J S ae panes er are not, it would junk low enou; y *“Geueral Almonte hes been appoinied minister to Eng- land, and although he has ot, ‘as we say of the members of our State Legislature, his “ mi o—yet it is said that he feels jealous of es, and will not go, or rather that Paredes feels jealous of him—and that the motive of the latter in making the 2) ment, was to remove Almonte toa convenient distance from the in- trigues at the capital or elswhere in the nation. There are the usual number and variety of reports, of troops marching to and concentrating near the Rio Grande—we have heard them too often to be affrighted by them. This, that we have uow given, is the pith—the substance—on the latest news from Mexico. (From the At ) Beran, March 21.—I have just returned from a trip of twenty days, with Capt. Gillespie and forty of his men, who tarted in pursuit of Indians, but found none. After crossing the Nueces river, Capt. Gillespie concluded to visit Loredo, to which pl we proceeded forthwith. Ent the town about daylight and e: ting to ind some soldiers under the command of Col. Bravo, (having received such information from 26 traders we saw West of the Nueces.) to our diseppointment we found but twenty-eight , With a captain com: jing.— Bravo having smelt us, mounted his horse and soug! refuge in the chsparial. The captain, however, cam running to us, and esked if we came to —if s0, ‘was not in—couldn’t fight : but provided we wanted 8 have as many as we cared for. Our him to bring them on. The Mexican accordingly drew out his twenty-eight soldiers, with whom were found thirty stand of arms, swords, &c. Captain Gillespie detained his prisoners aboutsevenhoursandreleasedthem. * * * Capt. Gillespie had a talk with the Alcalde and the prin- cipal citizens of the place, who were vary glad to see us. After they ascertained our intentions towards the citizens, they were perfectly look anxiously for sj ly protection ‘tates government. 88 troops at Mier, a large force at the prc Rio com ogi the P tion of these troo; w nothing. The gentemanly’ dopertment of Capt. Gillespie and his men was truly commendable. [From the Houston (Texas) Telegraph, April 1.) It is reported that the dispatches that were sent to Gen. Taylor, in the U: which reached him a few hours after the army had taken up the line of march for the Rio Grande, contained a re- quest from Mr. Slidell, that he should remain at his post at Corpus Christi for the present, as the Mexican govern- ment had evinced a disposition to re-open negotiations with the United States government. The passengers who have lately arrived from Corpus Christi, report that in consequence of this request, General Taylor had given orders forthe army to encamp on the San Ger. trudes, about sixty miles from Corpus Christi, on the old road from San Patricio te Matamoras. This report be true, but if Mr. Slidell has made this he will find in a few weeks, that the offer Sten inonly'e rurcto guiuimes until instructions. for ites, aruse ime, its future astion can be received, from the British and French governments. [From the N. 0. Jeffersonian, April 8.) The U 8. steam te Mississippi arrived at the Ba- lize on Monday, and brought letters to the S0th ult, from Cruz. Vine Me government remains in an unsettled The Mexicen state, and many of the inhabitants of Vera Cruz were pre) to leave the country. mpudia was at Panaseo, two days march from San Luis de Potosi, with 3,000 men to reinforce the army on the northern frontier. Almonte hed been appointed minister to England, and ‘was preparing to leave ; but an im in prevails that he is in correspondence with the authorities of diferent sections of the country, and will remain. Letters state that a lesgue has been formed by the nrrth-western p' 8 to separate from the govern: placed in command rovince: ment, and that Gen. Urrea has been of the forces. N. Orleans Bulletin, April 8.) fast eve nat ing at length Sanly wening, havi . He from Vera Cruz in the |. 3. steamship Missistippi on the 30th ult, and arrived on Monday at the Balize, whence he came to the city in the steamship Alabama, from Galveston. He is ac- companied by William 8. Parrott, Eq., Secretary of Le- ation. Wi that Mr. Slidell was finally by the Mexican government to be received as minister ple troversies between the two | haps open ad tices vot d to submit ion of Mexico, path igen smerips enn coe meal, even if our governme: to the disrespect implied in the or to continue the existing state of quasi-war. Mr. Sli- dell, therefore, on bei city in which he had o etgponhe a ae swaghabedetny sent by the would not treat of any other terms of adm: vernment, jion, broke up the n, and has returned home. The American fleet y at Sacrificios, and (as will be seen by an article in another column,) the American army is well planted in command of Matamot ras. ‘With regard to the internal affairs of Mexico, they are to be in as unsettled a state as ever. The government ~) tag a ee was considered very bow Some ra advocat republican we inn m to the menarchical doctrines of i Tempe, advocate the recall of Santa Anna, and the vernment is powerless to enforce its decree om disoutsions of that nature. It was.believed that the Geen if eetlog, ve re 18 having raised him: treme sition to the exhibit any symptom of faltering. from his talents, position and ambition, it is had been one of the most troublesome persons a: those who assisted the new government to ir. asa means of getting him out of the way, he hed been appointed on a mission to Great Britain. Some dificalty had at first Se [ precares. means for toe 10 acce| place. . how. Seems (Orevigus to the selling of bark on thi lated f thy voram nt, and not im: Probable that Ne, aiwuld seek to commence the move- ment in Vera Cras. chical ject, so ‘he of the monar: proje te mach ‘and for the advocacy of w! called Tt is of broath- nced fording in Magee ond xican bis greed oie Co ey his oe direction. order of Mexicans, who informed General Taylor the army opened, and tale party Weep #t proceed no farther in that \ lished, oe royal: been from abroad, the public strong that { neeessary nited States brig Porpoise, and | some days. Mr. proceed immediate! wil Half « Month Later from China—An Extra-. ordinary Trip—Arrival of tue Rainbow. The magnificent ship Rainbow, Capt. Land, came up the yesterday afternoon in splendid style, to the tof every one. She went out so quickly, and returned home so swittly, that many thought that she could not have been to China. This ship sailed trom this port on the 1st ot Octo- ber, arrived at Canton on the 18th January; sailed | thence on the 24th, and arrived here yesterday af- ternoon. Thus is the shortest voyage out and home ever made. It equals steam. She passed Macao on the 26th of January, and brings letter bags from the American squadron. Capt. L. reports on the 14th inst., in lat. 84 24, lon. 70 18, having witnessed one of the most mag- nificent scenes of nature he ever beheld. The sea became suddenly and beautifully illuminated with the ani 3 which he re] ae a onc glotenad team one the ship all di direc- tions, resembling sparks of fire, with the rapidity of teens ington. Parrott, Sec! ly to Washi which continued for some minutes.— he says, could have been more awtully betwen the (nited States and China, and letter bags from the U. 8. frigate Columbus, and corvette Vincennes, The Friend, of China, of the 17th of January, says that a letter from Canton, dated the brought information that a chep had been announcing that the city would be opened to for- eigners, the indemaification money paid, and Chu- gan evacuated by the British immediately. This caused great excitement among the lower orders of the Chinese, and for three days sperohemice was felt tor the safety of the foreign factories, but the Ceca ote? oly ep onde 2 into the city to ler. was feared that there would be Terious disturbances x when the gates should be o; to tor — prncctce, tvs nds had been seat wo Wineripony tection. ies '» ind the gentlemen kept themselves armed. Ths U. B, shi Golweabus sad yscetsre peaaens 2 rom anchot near Possible. The ria thie Dedalas and Hazard ‘were vent up from Kong. i All was quiet K ton, “The ifficulties arising tion on the part of the people of Canton and eer fray Inge pn yokes nae city, an vi moving ab 2 forhood, whieh had threatened serious disturbance, over. : . “ The British authorities hay ceased to insist upon the immediate fulfilment of that ot treaty, the excitement among the- had sided, and it was confidently expected New Year would pass over quietly. The hostility to fo! ers, however, was still too enter the sncred precincts government had b r¢ roclamation which had been issued sublime. i The R. brings out the ratified pee errr upon by the British authorities, it was generally supposed it would lead to serious disturbances, and probably bring on hostilities be- tween the British and Chinese. e anghai and the other ports generally were quiet and friendly. Tux Linex Surr.—The libel suit of Webb against Bacon, will probably come on in the Superior Court on Monday next. One of the counsel for Mr. Ba- con isthe Hon. Mr. White, formerly member of Congress from Indiana, and.one of the counsel for Webb is J. Prescott Hall, Esq. This will bea very funny case, and will probably open rich. * Srare Convention.—Both the whig and demo- cratic conventions to nominate delegates to the State Convention, met last evening, and both ad- journed without making any nominations. ‘Tuem’s uur Senriments.—The views and princi- ples of Senator Westcott, of Florida, deliveredjia the Senate of the United States. Native Americanism 1x Missourt.—The natives have elected their mayor, register, fifteen of the eighteen aldermen, &c , &c., in St. Louis. Busses or THE Day.—The copper mine discove- rieson Lake Superior, and the silver mines every where—at least, many y of t them. Macmrricenr Sicurs—The packet ships Liver- pool, Margaret Evans, Columbia, and Siddons—in- deed all the packets. The Margaret Evans will sail on the 20th inst. for London; and the Liverpool on the 2st, for Liverpeol. Poor Powsr Reviven.—The evening entertain- ments of Mr. Breugham on Irish character. ‘Theatrical and Musical. Pann Tueatas.—Mr. Hackett, the celebrated come- dian, appeared again last mgbt in ‘“ Rip Van Wjnkle” and the “ Irish Attorney.” The former piece is not ex: tremely favorable to the display of his peculiar powers, though he occasionally showed the master power of which he is capable. In the latter he completely vindi- cated his title to the favor and distinction which he bas juired. He is in truth equal to what has been of bim—the wer and Capes poellgatt sy ie 3 fie eye speaks acts, consists chief power. He Macklin’s famous comedy of Phe Man of forld,” and few who have taste and discernment wiil miss the opportunity of seeing him. . Bowsay Tyeata.—There is ¢ peculier charm about this establishment, which never fails of drawing a fall house. This charm, we believe, consists in a commend- able exertion, on the part of the manager, in producing the most magnificent spectacles, without regard to cost, and the exercise ofa discriminating judgment in their selection. Besides, the names of Blanchard, Dav- enport, Jones, and others, who are permanently con- nected with the establishment, who ore as “ household words; to the patrons of theatre, are pg a A 101 0" will, as uswal, fill the house. Gazerwick Taeatas—The performances at th Greenwich last night were of a very interesting cha- raster, and most loudly applauded. The personation of «Guy Mannering” by Mr. Eddy, was highly creditable) maugro a little stiffoess, which this talented young! is jlastic cord—Gustave Ellsier exhibits ish feats of strength, and the whole concludes with burletta of “ Don Giovanni.” Se rich a bill of fare is often catered to the public taste. Boweny Aurnitmeatax.—Every night witnesses thi enchanting place of amusement crowded to overflow: ing. The astonisbing feats of waltzing, dancing, fighting, by the beautiful little ponies, are the audience, who were with lat Soa rates B ised into hie disec His tions which are its com better illustrate that ty, characteristic snine, rs evening he is to repeat his Ma. Davis’ Conceat—The Apollo tet A bk dae anxious to hear