The New York Herald Newspaper, May 22, 1846, Page 1

THE NE Vol. XII, No. 144—Whele No. 4361. THE WAR WITH MEXICO. MILITARY PREPARATIONS. Munitions of War Ordered to the South, | ENTHUSIASM AT THE SOUTHWEST. VOLUNTEERS | POURING INTO THE CAMP. | Probable Strength of Gen. Taylor's | Forces on the 14th inst, Plan of the Contemplated Campaigns against MEXICO, &e. &c. There is nothing later from the Rio Grande. It appears that largo supplies of cannon, and other munitions of war, are constantly leaving Pittsburg for the South. The intelligence from the Rio Grande, as it spreads in the interior at the West, brings for- ward tho volunteers in increased numbes, There seems to be no necessity of a draft any- where. The whole West is, by this time, in a flamo of enthusiasm, It was estimated by Major Chase, on the 12th instant, that on the 14th Gen. Taylor would have between five and six thousand troops with him at Point Isabel. The Late Battle. [From the N 0. Fickyane, May 13) ‘The following letters we will net suppross, as they show the feeling which exists in the camp, and are the very latest dates received thence : Fort Tayion, Camp opposite Matamonas, May 4, 1846—Half past 2 in the morning. Dear Friends—The ball opened yesterday mo {rom the Mexican line. They fired the first shots at veille, and the way 4,6, 9 and 12 (I think) pound shot about these was and their mortars throw: shells the atmosphere in continual confusion wi their“ whiz ! whiz! ” all the time. But notwith- standing, the ‘ Star 8; led Banner” still waves over the “land of the free and the heme of the brave” Their firing did not cease until 12 last night. I suppose to-mor- row will be a duplicate of to-day. It would have warmed the wax in your cars to have heard our 18 pounders “give out the cry.” One shot strack in the embrasure of the enemy’s worke. and knocked cannon, carriage, embrasure and m into fits.” We have no mortars. Had we received those Gen. PA estoy: me th be oe he Gicnieg , we shou! ve, no moro ‘ks in that town than there are ‘in my hat.” But, sirs, this is only the introductory act ; just you "lay low,” and you'll bee, perhaps, the ailkredaa fight, (if they'll agree that ps you ever did seo. st 4, 16466 oclock, in the mornin. “Here we goagain !” as th ehaped Rita’ As'l expected, staaylight they led oft | day from the perishes of East Baton they led again, and we are “es in, and tuck,” like a frog at a burnt Dost. Ip 5 Be ing the en- omy have thrown between 1200 and 1: thot, solid and hollow, while we have fired 367. On our side, one ser- geant—of Com ny, A. 7th Regiment—has been killed, and one man slight 4 wounded in the arm. This is all the to uw to the enemy is 3 be considerable. It is almost in- credible to suppose we should receive so little injury from H 60 man 5 If! ee, i may tell you some more ; if I die, you can’t expect it Strength of the American Army on the Rio . Grande, (From the New Orleans Bulletin, May 13.) The following observations on the present condition and futare movements of the army under Gen. Taylor, may not be unacceptable to your readers at this time. It is not known that Gea. Taylor was at Point Isabel on the 6th inst.. having left his camp on the 3d inst. with a view tothe relief of Point Isabel, and to secure his ma- gazines. Previously to leaving the camp, the General completed some field works, one of which may be called the citadel of the position and is strong enough to resist regular attack of six to ten days. This work is inthe form of an irregular hexagon with bastioned fronts, and has ity to receive twelve hundred men, but can be well detended by five hundred. It would be very difficult, if not impossible, for the Mexicans to carry, thie work bye storm; indeed it would be no easy task if it were attempt- ‘ed by ‘well trained troops. This work, however, may reduced by regular attack, dut if skilfully defended it can hold out ten days from the opening of the trenches. Gen. Taylor has selected an excellent and brave officer to command this position. and there is no doubt that Major Brown and his qlee regiment, the 7th, with the artillery under Capts. Bragg and Lowd, will continue te Justify the confidence placed in their skill and courago. Gen. Taylor, it is presemed, relying upon Maj. Brown to maintain his position until the 14th or 15th inst., will remain at Point Isabel until re-inforcements reach him, = the meen time he will strengthen the works at the My calculation is that 3200 men will have arrived on Point Isabel by the 13th or 14th, the manner of which is he as follows :— @ regulars from Pensacola probably arrived May 11 The regulars and Mobile volunteers per Augusta ‘“ 10 ‘The battalion of the Ist In. La. vol. pr Galveston “ 13 The La. volunteers por Telegraph.........-. “ 13 ‘The La. volunteers per Day...... ree The Texan riflemen from San Antonio, Austin, Houston, &c. . .. vere * DD ‘These forces probably amount to 3200 men. Gen. Taylor brought 2000 men with him from the Rio Grande, and there were five or six hundred men in gar- rison at Point Isabel under arms, which, addedto the ro- inforcements above stated, mako an aggregate of 5,500. Now when Point feabel shall have been properly forti- fied, which may be done in m few dave by the forces of Gen. Taylor, three hundred men will be sufficient to re- sist any probable attack on that point. Leaving this force at Point Isabel, Gen. Taylor will then advance with 5,600 men upon Matamoras. In the meantime re-inforce- ments will continue to arrive at Point [sabcl, so that it is calculated 10,000 will have been assembled under the command of Gen. Taylor by the 20th May. General Taylor will undoubtedly occupy Matamo- me and await orders from Washington for further ope- rations. One ortwo redoubts thrown up on the line between Matamoras and Point Isabel will secure the communica- tion with the magazines, and a baso of operations will be established. Very respectfully, yours, WM. Hi. CHase, Major of Engineers. Military Preparations. Puan or tHe Camraions against Mrxico.—Gentle- men from Washington report that the governmert, after consultation with officers of the army and navy, and others, ha' omens their arrangements for a Mexi- can cam , with the 60,000 men, or such part of them as may be necessary. Mexico, it is said, is to be invaded the eye upon the capital, where is mate concentration. at four points—with intended the ulti- To preserve our forces from the comito, our columns ure to mareh on the hi regions of Central Mexico, which are said to be as healthy as New York or Penn. lvania. othe command-in-chief, is to be in Major General Win- field Scott, who, report says, is to lead one column, Gen. ‘Wool another, snd General Taylor another. The fourth leader we have not heard named. ‘The great western division of the army, from Missouri, Tilinois, lowa, Wisconsin, &c. will proceed direct into the gold region of Santa Fe and New Mexico, sending a detachment into Calitornia by the short route discovered by Captain Fremont. This will be a column of hunters, hos ag settlers, armed wandering tribes, ‘that fight with the rifle inone hand, and work with the plougs inthe other. The Mormons will probably be in js columa. A column from the southwest will rendezvous, it is said, at Fort Towson, on the Red River, Louisiana, from whence there is an ancient military |, in good across the high table lands of Upper Texas to the city of Chihuahua, in Northern Mexico, there with the roads from Santa Fe, California and the Pacific, which all road at Chihuahua, to the Both these routes are most jbtful od a pair of beautitul flags to the volunteers A mand of General Persifor F. Smith, or Of at least 107 men, reach- irom the town of Plaquemine tar eat os Nn 7 ‘and are all from the ish Of Iberville J] young en, and are “ls company of about 00 men also Thrives here yetuer: ese NEW YORK, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 22, 1846. Rouge and Iberville, | under the command of the Rev. Richard A. Stewart, as | Captain. Captain Stewart isa Worthy clergyman of the | Methodist es who wins nothing to prevent bis | discharge of that duty every citizen owes to his countr; in the hour of peril. Kees Puaquamine, May 11, 1846—12 o'clock, M. . * . . P. 8.—Half past 2 o'clock, P. M—I_ have two incidents to relate that are worthy of record. One of our you voluntoers was this day married, at 2 o'clock, sad will embark with his comrades in half an hour ! Au honest old Creole gentleman of this perish has arrived with his two sons. ‘Here, gentlemen,” 5 1, “ are my two boys; I offer them to go and fight for their Frere I thought when they were born that God had les me with that which would make two men, and 1 have not been mistaken. Go, boys, and do your duty— God bless you.” The name of tho futher ie Victor Du- pay, Tt is with no small degree of satisfaction that we are enabled to announce thet volunteers are pouring in from all quartors, and tho idea of resorting to a draft is aban- doned. Yesterday uo less than 437 volunteors came in from four different towns in the State, and the full com- ment of four regiments ret from this State, un- ler the requisition of General Taylor, will soon be filled up, and we doubt not double the number. The various recruiting officers in this city are also ebtaining hourly accessions to their numbers. The steamship Now York sailed last evening from this city forthe Brasos Santiago, touching at the bar- racks, and taking on board four companies of Colonel Marks’ splendid regiment of volunteers, all armed and equipped, and waiting very impatiently to be at the seene of action, where they will doubtless crown them- selvos with the highest laurels. The steamship Alabama leaves this evening for Point Isabel, and will take down five moro companies belong- ing to ‘Col. Marks’s regiment. are much pleased to learn that the Legion will turn out with fi ranks than they ever before had, and that the greatest enthusiasm exists among the officers and men. Major Gally’s co! of artillery, it is said, wilt muster fully 170 men, and the ranks of the Orleans Guards have increased to 200, sufficient to form two com- Es faces be privates is Gen. Wm. De Buys. Wo learn that the Legion have determined to have uniforms made of some light material, more appropriate to the heat they will experience than their thick cloth coats, It is stated inthe Courier of last evening, that General Lewis, being the senior Major General of the State, een his claims to the Governor, as entitling him to he command of the Louisiana Volunteers, and that they were immediately acceded to by his excellency and the two Brigadier Generals. Several of tho fire companies of this city have volun: teered to go to Texas, and are organizing. ‘The residue held a meeting a few nights since, and 1d to the authorities their intention of remaining, and their deter- m to use their utinost exertions in their own pe- culiar department, and to act 1s a military force in de- fence of the city, or in case the use of citizen soldiery should become necessary Tho steamer Clinton yesterday brought to the city a company of 105 {brave vol. s, who mustered in Ra under the command of Capt. Stewart and Lieuts. dell and Patterson. They are a magnificent body of ; teamboat Undine brought yesterday the most sa- tisfactory proof that onr countrymen across the lak take the greatest interest in the situation of our force: on the Rio Grande. Immediately, upon the reception o: the news at pride did a Spmneny, of volunteers organ: ized under Captain Solomon hte 4 the brother-in- law of our worthy postmaster, Mr. Penn, and yesterday they came to this city 125 strong, inthe Undino: ‘he steamer De Soto brought down 95 volunteers from the parish of Rapides, under the command of Capt. G. M. Graham and Lieutenants Smith and Holt; steamer Highlander also brought 9 volunteers belonging to Capt. Keane's company, from the parish of Carroll, 3 will False regiment o! service :— ws y the follow: Ing orders, that another en is to bo raised for the United States ‘exn Divisien, jay 12, 1646, thorized and requested to raise a regiment, or a batt of mounted gun-men, to consist of not less than five, nor to exceed ten compa- nies—each company to number seventy te one hundred men, to rendezvous at Opelousas, where they will be mustered into the service of the United States for duty Les the Rio Grande, for six months, unless sooner dis- charged. The United States Quarter Master and Com- missary of Subsistence will be instructed to issue the re- quisite supplies of camp equipage, forage, and subsistence, upon the requisition of Col. Lewis. EDMUND P. GAINES, Maj. Gen. U. 8. Army, Commanding the ‘estern Division. From the New Orleans Delta, May 13) Capt. C.C. Whitley, whose gallantry and patriotiem is conspicuous, is now organizing a volunteer company, the “ California Rangers,” w! ination, as their name rports, is nothing short of the the fertile plains of Cali- fornia. ‘The roll is nearly filled up, and the company will be mustered into service ina day or two. Rendez- vous corner of Poydras and St. Charles streets. (From the N. O. Picayune, May 13.] The Steamship Alabama has been chartered by the Go- vernment at 16,500 per month, to convey troops, kc., to Brasos Santiago. [From the Now Orleans Jeffersonian, May 13.) We hear that a numerons body of the free colored men of this city propose to offer their services as soldiers. Many of our colored inhabitants are respectable and worthy people, holding considerable property, and are sincerely attached to the country ; and the patriotism that dictates the proposition is worthy of all praise. it occurs to us, however, that it is entirely inadmissiblo. Gen. Jackson accepted their services in 1814 to repel in- vasion, and they proved themselves worthy of the trust. If the city was in danger they might properly share ic its defence. Even our slaves might De, with propriety, employed. But the present campaign will consist of offensive operations. hall not enly force the enemy across the Rio Grande, but, in all probability, push our arme into the very heart of Mexico. [mawar of invasion we cannot employ men of color. If we set such a prece- dent, we shall have no right to protest against the em- ployment of a similar foree against us. should we become involved ina war with Great Britain. It is distinctly understood, that if the English ever land a regiment of blacks in this country, we can grant no quarter to prison. ers. it will be a war of extermination, marked with blood at every step. And.we must be careful how we set the precedent, when we march into the territory of another power. Heap pe pe ae , Wi reached this city yesterday Montgomery, on their way to the officers are Captain R. Elmore ; Lieutenants and T. P. Miller; Sergeants J. Martin, J. Hl. Fitzpatrick and b. Baugh ; Corporal’ A’ J. Moore, and Surgeon L. C. Duncan. A finer body of nen never took the tield. They have gone into camp, we understand, but will proceed to New Orleans to-day or to-morrow. (From the St. Louis Reveille.) ‘We are informed that the Native American Rangers, officers and privates, forty-five in number, being out ye: terday, on company perade, decided, unanimously, te of- for their services under tho requisition of Gov. Edwaris. Mr. John C, Dent, of Gravois township, St. Louis county, has enrolled upwards of fifty practiced marksmen al- ready, and will receive applications at No. 43 North Fifth street, to complete a corps of one hundred, An express was sent for Col. A. R Easton, the com- mander of the Legion, to his residence in St. Charles, on receipt of the Governor's proclamation. [From the Washington Union, May 201 Applications continue to pour in upon the President from volunteers, who are anxious to serve their country: {Among themis the Hibernia Jackson Guarda, « company from the sixth division of Pennsylvania militia. Fayette Guards, from Brownsville, Peunsylvania. A full regiment) equipped fully, tendered by Governor Shunk, of Pennsylvania. The President has also had an offer of one regiment of mounted Cherokees, tendered Ly 8. Wati A volunteer company from Fredericksburg, offered by Mr. Willis, and several other applications, The true spirit is moving over this city. A large crowd of citizens assembled the other evening at the City Hall, torecruit volunteers tor’'Texas, The meeting was first addressed by Lieut. WO. Porter of the navy, the son of Commodore Porter, ant the brother of the gallant officer who was lutely killed on the Kio Grande. They were aleo addressed by Mr. 5. Martin, 2 representative from and Col. Richard M. Johnson. at two volunteer companies, each about seventy men, have been formed, and jir services to the i’resident—one commanded by Captain ae and the other by Captain ‘a rapid state offormation. A eee eee, Scand from EAvase Beooke, on. ese patrivtic efforts are iy creditable to the citizens of the metropolis, Ey: ives Us great pleasure to state that Governor Ed- jody |, on his way to this city, issued an mi volunteers from his State to be held in wi order North for the verpematien 01 cial arrangements for his State, Hee» sorte to fad 1,000 volunteers ready on his return to ri in about three weeks. mm, and visits the finan- the (From the Baltimore Ame: Oncanization oy VoLuntgen Conrs tits information ea to the, gore user as to rament of the corps now o1 ‘oedsr the lete ect of Gon Poot diem lig te days ago by Mi ‘General the Dject. ‘The reply ot tee ee of Waris an ow reply retary of War ls an nexed. It appears to contain every nec direction, and, if extensively circulated, ef roa tus Unirep of obtaining the requi- will save a vast Geal of trouble to all parties interested. it will be observed by the accompanying memorandum that no provision (4 made for a company of Artillery :- Wan Derantuent, jay 19, 1846. to the inquiries contained in the letter of In reply jajor General Steuart, and in other commu submitted by you to this department, bave the inform you that that are required from any Governor. This isan act of respect to the the State, due as well to his position, ss to knowledge of the character and the volunteers coger w it is most ad‘ le to can, wi houor to his the take bodied for the service for which they may be required. | Circumstances may, however, occur to render it expe- | dient to accept offers of service direct, without | the intervention of the Governor, when en application to | him might cause delay. Applications of companies, re- Fase. &c. to enter the service may therefore be made | irect to this department | The law,acopy of which is enclosed, provides that | | the officers of volunteers shall be appointed by the ~ tate authority, in the manner prescribed by the Stat Jawa; and the accompanying memorandum shows th number of ofticers,non-commissioned officers and private: and the organization of companies and regiments. Tho law also requires t_ the volunteers furnish | their own clothings and, if cavalry, their own horses and | horse equipage. Such as are already uniformed need | not change; such as are not, and contemplate uniforming, | ‘are at liberty to adopt such as they think proper; but it | is advisable that all who may be called into the service adopt their dress, sllonenty ‘as circumstances will permit, to the nature of the servico that may be required of them, and te the character of the country and climate where they may have to serve. Those that shall be accepted | will'be scmed and equipped at the expense of the United ‘States, and will be inspected and mustered into the ser- vice by an officer of the ge P or by one appointed by the Governor, at euch times and places es wil be speciied when their sorviocs are called for. ha, respectfully, your ob’t serv't. Hon, Wa. F. Gries, W.L. MARCY, House of Re, Socretary of War. Memorandum of the Organization of Volunteer Corps under the Act of 13th May, 1848. A company of cavalry, or mounted men, will consist of 1 Captain, 1 First Lieutenant, 1 Second Lieutonant, 4 Sergeants, 4 Corporals, 2 Buglers; 1 Farrier and Black- smith, and 64 Privates, as established by order of the President. ‘A regiment of cavalry, or mounted mon, will consist of Field and Staff Officers—1 Colonel, 1 Lieut. Colonel, 1 Major, 1 Adjutant (a Lieutenant in addition to the Lieu- tenant of Corps). Non-commissioned Staff—I Sergeant Major, 1 Quarter Master Sergeant, 1 Principal Musician, 2 Chief Bugle = 10 companies, for the organization of which, see the above. A company of Infantry (or Riflomen) will consist of 1 Captain, } First Lieutenant, 1 Second Lieutenant, 4 Ser- geants, 4 Corporals, 2 Musicians, and 64 Privat tablished by order of the President, A rt ene of af Or Riflemen, will consist of — , Os em Field and Staff Offcere—1 Colonel, 1 Lieutenant Colonel, 1 Major, 1 Adjutant (a Lieutenant of one of the companies, but not in addition). Non-commissioned Staff—1 Sergeant Major, 1 Quarter- Master Sergeant, 2 Principal Musicians, and 10 compani for the organization of which see above. [From the Baltimore Clipper, May 21) We are informed that a project is on foot in this city, among a number of gentlemen, to offer their services to the President, to go out to Yucatan, on certain conditions, and there to raise a body of troops with which to march on the Capital of Mexico, for the purpose of revolutioni- zing that Government. They do not ask for money, but for provisions and munitions of war from our Gov ment to aid in carrying out the onterprise, after the; rive in Yucatan and raise the proposed troops. We u! derstand that the ‘ashington this morning to lay their plans before, and make the, offer to the Go- vernment. ‘The plan is. bold and feasible one, and might be successful. Mexico might as well knock under, for she is certain of being knocked into a “cocked bat,” if she doesnot. Here’sachance “to go and revel in the Hslls of the Montezumas.” The several corps of Volunteers which are organizing, were engaged yesterday in drilling and perfecting them- selves in military tactics and camp duty, at their several places of encampment and armories. The finest spirits pervade all the members of the Volunteers and Military of the city,and apart from thosewho will leave for the seat of war, we shall have large body of citizen soldiers at ome. [From the Pittsburg Gazette, May 18.) Judging from the activity in the quarter-master’s de- feeb ee the Arsenal, and among our government of- icers Boberally operatic here have beenstimulated b orders from ington. The Viola left here last weo! loaded with cannon and munitions. The Hatchee Eaglo leaves to-day for New Orleans with another load. e notice that shipments are m: of carriages, which we suppose are for Paixhan guns, intended for coast fortifi- cations. Knap & Totten are earning out heavy guns, balls, and bomba, as fast as the rce of hands they employ, and their large amount of machinery, can do it. , The “ Forks Infantry,” of Elizabeth, have held a me ing, and resolved to take the field whenever the. Pre: dent may demand their services. fine company, and will give a good account of them: ould the government require them to march to the seat of war. More Canadian Opinions on the War with [From the Montreal Herald, May 19.) In preference to any observations of our own, we pre- sent our readers with the following articles from the Uni- ted @tates’ press, by which, they will observe the conflict- ing opiniens held py our neighbors on the subject of the “existing war” with Mexico. There would to be three distinct parties among them. Ist. tain the warlike policy of the President and his cabinet, and who boldly advocate the invasion, with a view to the conquest and “annexation” of Mexico. 24. Those, who, while they entirely tnoe. sited of, and repudiate the acts and objects of the Executive, openly acknowledging the injustice of their cause, are still, from a mistaken principle of national honor, willing to sustain that unjust cause with the whole energies of the nation. And lastly, those who hold—end wisely—that, ‘no true honor, no national benefir, j war ;” and who, in their might, im being precipitated into a fathomle: calamity. ‘his last party, howe: in Congress, crime and are to judge ‘must be nearly powerless ; and joubt the i Ul forthwith be little doubt, that the at- it ought to do, in disaster and defeat Notwithstanding Mr. Polk's rhodomontade about the inter- ference of European powers in American quarrels, n ther England nor France will stand quietly by, and see friendly nation—to say nothing of their own peculiar in- terests in Moxico—sacri tempt o Je ina state of slavery, and absurdily arrogates to itself an absolute dictatorship over the whole Wostern hemisphere. Theatrical and Musieal. Panx ‘Cuxatee.—The " Beggar on Horseback” was performo last night at the Park, for the first time in this couutry, on the occasion of Mr. Barrett’s benefit. It is not quite so entertaining a comedy as we had anticipated, Lh there is plenty of amusing incidents, and not a wit and humor in the dialogue, Mr. B tained the part of Foxall with singular al lown the loudest applauso from ence. The benefit of Mr. and Mrs. night. They are both great favorit. ers of the city, and Mr. Dyott. high in his profession. An exce. for the occasion, ahd we have little doubt that there will be ge and fashionable Jt would be wortha day’s journey to eee M indenhoff play Rolla, and Mr. Dyott Afonzo. Kendall's Brass Band are to play se- veral fine airs during the course of the evening. Bowery Turatee.—The enterprising proprietors of this popular establishment have displayed excellent taste ‘and discrimination, upon all occasions, in the solection of the corps dramatique who sustain the popularity of “Old Bowery.” Native genius and talent cannot fail to suc- ceed with its numerous patrons, mn fi tly manifested upon numerous occasions. Mise Julia Dean— ayoung Indy just in the bloom of girlhood, a native of New York—has, within the last few evenings, played before this audience—having performed rome of the lead- ing characters of the drama—and her powerful persona- tion, in consideration of her extreme itter in- ience, has surprised some of of the day. Miss D. may be consider f nature” in her acting. We percei: tarched frippery, which has been acquired ap room, or by rote, in her style of acting, sometimes easy, free, and natural, and some- times too im; ned, too boiste’ e betimes ‘‘coars a passion to tatters,” or running opposite extreme, plays too tamely in some scenes ‘he rms of genius which are so apperentin many ‘child the made u; in the which of her k ints, prove her to possess, even at her extremely youthful ee, ility of a very high order. have seen her “Pauline,” and most of her pieces since she commenced her engagement at the Bowery, and without hesitation, hazard the opinion, that few young ladies at their early onset acquitted themselves so respectably. She possesses a fine comi re, but evidently wants ‘‘management” to make the most of it; alittle more grace and dignity in her carriage, with some improvements which experience can alone ent, and we augur that this talented young lady gin we should say—will be an ornament to stage and the arduous profession which she has selected. Her Mari- anna last evening, in the play of ‘The Wife,” elicited re- pested bursts of applause throughout. She was well sap- ted by an effective caste. ott’s Julian St. Pierre, Clarke's Gon: , and Davenport's Ferrardo —— were sustained with their wonted power and ability. ‘The entire performance of the evening passed off most creditably Castix, Ganvex.—Another musical soirée last evening, at Castle Garden. These are very ot up, and the pure breeze of the river is of itself & induce persons to visit there. It is one of the finest places in the city to spend ap evening. SU Iniea Music axp Histony.—Mr. Mooney gives a lee- ture on Irish Music and History, at the Passaic Hotel, Newark, on Monday evening next. Mr. Joseph Burke is to give his first concert in Roches- ter, On Monday evening next. was given Avnaxr, May 20, 1846, Effect of the late Mexican News—Walker's Concert— Sale of Stocks. The bu of Matamoras, and the defeat of the Mex. icans, as is said, was received here with much applause. | This , several of ordnance, under the tu- telage of some individual, were fired on the summit of the Capitoline Hill. This feat of gunne- | phy believed by me to be in honor of the figut and American arms. It, however, may have been o re- quiem of thundor, sang sa a conduct of the spirits of the slaughtered to Paradise. *s Concert last evening was a brilliant thing. ve gata bene gms | EXTERIOR VIEW OFi‘TRINITY.CHURCH. Consecrated, May 21, 1846, We herewith present our readers with two engravings, representing the exterior and interior of Trinity Church. The interior, as seen from the centre aisle, shows the magnificent window over the altar, painted in the richest colors ima- ginable, all of which are burnt in, and will retain their brilliancy as long as the Church stands.— It has been rumored that this workmanship was executed in Europe, but such is not the case: it wasall done here, by Mr. Abner Stephenson, in ashop erected on the premises, and we should say, from the specimens here exhibited, that he is certainly at the head of his profession. He has been steadily employed for nearly three years in completing this beautiful work. The centre figure in the grand window, represents our Saviour, sur- rounded by six Apostles—St. Peter, St. Matthew St. Mark, St. Luke, St. John, and St. Paul ;— these figures, as also the various other designs, are laid in with colors so brilliant that it is impos- sible to give any thing like a description of them. In fact, the whole of this window shows the most perfect specimens of this art we ever beheld.— Mr. Upjohn, the architect, likewise, has evi- dently displayed the highest degree of talent in the designing portion of this immense structure, which is all in gosd keeping, and in most excellent taste There is not the least portion that strikes the eye offensively, but all is blended together beautifully. The organ is a superb affair, having cost $15,000, including the outside case. There are one hun- dred and thirty-nine pews, each of which will contain seven persons ; some, however, &re much larger—consequently, we may estimate the pews tohold one thousand and fifty persons comforta- bly. The church is very lofty, as you will observe from the representation. It is built with brown. stone, which, combined with the enamelled paint- ed glass, produces a fine sombre effect. ‘The sen- sation produted while in the Church is certainly beyond description, and must be felt to be in any way appreciated. WA rene rvvy mi | i ae TYVEUTTETY TOT UTV ETT, L533 TTVUVVVVYVUTTYVYT Consecration of Trinity Church, Trinity Church was consecrated yesterday, in the presence of about three thousand people. Long before ten o'clock the side pews were fill- ed with people, as well as the aisles, the body of the church being reserved for the clergy and in- vited guests. The congregation was of the most fashionable and recherche cast, and a majority of it was ladies. The church looked beautifully. It contains thirty-five large windows—seven lower ones on each side, two in front, one at the back, and nine upper ones, on each side. These win- dows are all composed of diamond shaped glass, of variegated colors. The back window is very large, and contains, in stained glass, life-size | pic- tures of the Apostles and the Savior. The etiect of the light coming through this stained glass is indescribably beautiful. it is not so glaring as that of Grace Church, but is soft and mellow, and striking upon the walls and floor of brown free stone, imparts a cheerfulness to what would oth- erwise be too sombre. Playing in all the varied colors of the Iris upon the auar and the pulpit, it seemed lie a beam of promise and hope. ‘Lhe arched rool is supported vy six treestone pillars on each side of the cuurch. “There are Wy pews in the church, ali wade of plain staned oak. The pulpit, which is ow the leat hand side of the altar, 13 tiso Of the stime maternal, ‘Lhe steps of th tar, are marble as weil as the altar itsetl, which is of mosasc work. On the back of the altar are four tablets, on which are inscribed the Lord’s prayer, the ten commandments, and the creed. ‘Ihe reading desk is in very unique st it is bronzed cast iron, ana in the form of a raven. ‘Lhe ceiling is @ vory fine urch, and is 67) feet in height, and the whole interior is in imitation of brown ireestone. Lue organ isa very large one, and finely toned. It is situated at the e church, directly over the entrance. The church was fill- ed long beicre the time tor commencing the service, ‘At halépast 10 o'clock, the procession, consisting of about 200 clergymen, dressed in black 1obes and white surplices, formed at Bunker's, to march to the church. ‘Phe procession formed in the following order : 1, ‘Lhe Dextons and their assistants, with staves 2. The Kector, ‘Teachers, and Scholars of Trinity School, founded in 1/09, and from that time, continued without interruption. 8. The Architect, his Assistants, and Master Work- men. 4. The Vestry of Trinity Church, with the Officers of the Corporation. = 5, The Vestries of the city churches, (in the reverse order of dates of organization, viz: the last organized to be first in the line.) 6. Students in the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Lpiscopal Church in the United States. 7. Lay ‘Irustees of the Protestant Episcopal Society for promoting Keligion and Learning in the State of New York. 8. Trustees of Columbia College. 9. Lay Members of the Standing Committee of the Diocese, and Lay Delegates and supernumerary Dele. gates to the Geacral Lunvention. 10, strangers specially invited. 1L. Clergy in surplees, not of the degree of D. D. 12. Doctors in Livunty, in surplices. 13. Lhe Bishop. Before entering the church, the order of procession was somewhat changed, 60 that the schoolboys of ‘Trinity school, to the number of about a huadred, entered the nave of the church first, «iter which came the Vestry of ‘“yvituly church, aiid We bishop, tullowed by the Clergy. b at wvout tl o'clock, repeatiu &Y, alieinately tue sith peal the congregation rmuy and rewuiaing on their Jeet While we piocession Was being seaied a yoluutury was played Upon the organ, ina beautiful and se a r. ‘Lhe church is welt adapted for organ music ‘The rich tones swell and vibrate through the alcoves and among the pillars, and striking the high arched,rool, reverberate again to the ear of the congregation. ‘The organ was played by Dr. Hodges. Atter the voluntary, the usital consceration service of the Kpiscopal churc was read by Bishop MeCoskry, and the letter of conse ation by the Rev Dr. Taylor isin holy temple. let all the earth keep silence before Him,” was then sung by tie a a beatiful manner. derstand that Miss Julia Northall was among the gers. The morning prayer was then read in & solemm impressive manner ev. Dr. Wainright, after | which the 84th, 129d, and 152d psalms were pk by the choir. The first lessou, consisting of the 8th chapter of Ist Kings, 22d to 63d verse, wasthen read by aon Mr. Southard, after which fe deum was beautifully au by the choir. The second keson, consisting of Lok chapter of Hebrews, 19th to 26th verse was read by Rev. Mr. Haight. The 2d and 3d verses of the 21st selection of psalms and Old Hundred were then sung by the choir— When these services were completed, the church was perfectly silent. For sucha vast assemblage, we ucver heard so litde confusion. Bishop McCoskay’then ascended the pulpit, and preache: the following sermon from the text—0th ve 19th chapter of Leviticus—"Reverance my sanctuary.” The occasion which has called us together, is oae to which thousands have looked forward with the decpost interest. lt has called together to-day greater numbers than any other occasion of the kind within our recolles- tion This interest has arisen from various causes. The inbabitant of this wide-spreading city bas no doubt often stopped amid the care and anxiety of Lis business affairs, and admired the beauty of the edifice now completed — | The man of science has looked with an approving oye upon its beautiful proportions, and persons of all classes in society, and all relations in life, have looked with plea- sure upon it. It is a costly and magnificent building: and we hold to the view, that wherever God gives the ability, the silver and the gold are to be devoted to His honor and glory. This has been done in the case of this church. How grand, how mognificent it is! But, my brethren, there is now attached to it an interest which man cannot ive. Itschief glory now is, that it is the house of the ord. Yes, brethren, such is it now—the palace of the Lord, and the palace in which he delights to dwell. That God has taken possession of this house, we cannot doubt. ‘The scripture teaches this truth ‘Let them build mo ate- bernacle,” said God to Moses. mony of all th Prophets is to the same offect. jt formerly. Tho multiplication af houses for his wo: has not lessened his interest in them. He does not, cor- tainly, give them sensible evidence of his presence, ns formerly, but he is still, as ever, present with us as with his children of old. At the family altar, by the fire-sile, in the street, and in the forest, he is ever to be found by his children—but no where in so special a manner asin the house set apart forhis worship. Hence it is, that God is present in his church, to show forth his glory. The history of God’s dealing with his people shows that in | all their difficulties they were directed to proclaim a fast | and call a solemn assembly, and when the earth had | yielded abundance they were led to a public thanksgiv- ing. ‘Therefore is a house necsesary for the assembling It is in his house, also, that God has given the | most signal exhibitions of his grace, Here he shows to us the process of our redemption. Here he permite | the devout recipient to partake of the spiritual food — | Must not God delight to give his presence where men | are raised to virtue and to piety? What must be the ef fect of the teachings given here upon the young who | shall listen to them ? It cannot but be an increased desire for every thing productive of goodness. What ave the lessons here taught them? Love to God, and lore to | our fellow men. ‘These are beautifully embraced in the catechism of our church—to honor father and mother-to regard the civil authority, to be deferent to their spiritual teachers, to keep their hands from stealing and their { mouths from lying, and to live righteously and soberly. Now, brethren, it is impossible that such lessons should fail to have a good effect on the minds of those who hear them Moreover, it is by this means that God intends to bring the world to his feet. Other means may be of value fora while, but it is the church of God which is to bring all creatures to him through his Son. God has promised to be with his ministers in all their efforts to extend his kingdom. if God does in a special manuer then visit his church, is it not plain that a portion at least of all we possess should be given to him? ‘That the ail- ver and gold, the forest tree and the mineral, the skill of | the architect and workmen, should unitedly be used for | the advancement of his k igdom, and for his great glory | It is true that he visits the humblost place—that none | too poor for him. But still, this does not excuse those | who have the means to build splendid temples, from doing | so, God, in former days, refused offerings, because they | were not of the best, hy should he not now 7? There | is too much of the spirit of the betrayer of our Lord abroad in the land. When the woman came to our Se | viour with an alabaster box of precious ointment, and | poured it upon his head, it was asked, why has this been | wasted? But Jesus accepted the feel, there- fore, an honest ploasure in offering this house for his acce tance. We are glad that yearsof toil have not been consid- ered too much to prevent its completion. And we are glad that the emblem of our faith has been placed on ite sum- mit, that the wayfaring man may see it, and remember his duty to his Maker. We believe that God will here per- form the wondrous works which will redound to his honor and glory, and bo of value in the salvation of many souls. If it be true that God isto be found in his house more than elsewhere, how important it is that its doors should be open continually, tunity of fered for all to come within its g such an opportunity is here to be offere: | voice of praise and prayer shall daily be o , the passer-by, the man of , may be invited in to praisé God. 'We expect, and humbly pray, that thou- sands may here receive the blessed influences of the Gospel, and be brought unto the Lord, in whom is their | vation | After the sermon, the following anthem was chaunted | by the choir, the congregation rising : ba | e surely built thee a house to dwell in; a set pisce for thee to abide tn for ever. jut will God, indeed, dwell on the earth? Behold the Heaven of Heavens cannot contain thee ; how much this house that I have builded ! Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy sor vant, O Lord my God ; that thine eyes may be open tor | ward this house night and day, e’en toward the place of which thou hast said, My namo shall be there. |“ And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward | this place ; and hear thou in Heaven, thy dwelliog place, and when thou hearest, forgive. | "If there be in the land famine, if there be pestilence, | whatsoever plague, whatsoever sickness there be, what | prayer and supp! made by any m0a, oF | by “all thy people Isrvel, which shall know every sam | th and @pread forth his hands together. | tled gue of his own heart, is this house, hen hear thou in Heaven, dwelling place, and forgive "And the Lord said to Solomon, | have hexrd thy prayer. 1 have hallowed this house which thou hast built to put iay name there for ever ; and mine eyee and my heart shall be there perpetually. Amen. Salle Iujah !” The communion service of the Mpiscopal Church was then read by the Bishop the prayer for the | whole stat litant, the communion was partaken of by the communicants of the church, | when a blessing was pronounced by the Bishop, ant | congregetion retired. | Sales of Stocks at Boston. 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