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ould fail back again ¢ of the officers of the cavalry was 20 rps dis obeying his orders, thsthe rush cht and left, and that one of ng them, cuttin g ag ‘They left to the mein bedy their comrades, w ew a pistol and shot him dead. jost some 45 in killed and wounded. We t 130 in killed aad we unded on the field, a large pro- | port the latter being carried of. t morning Gen. Taylor left wit es of artillery, and a guard to protect themselv 1 wounded, and pushed on, with 1300 effective pursuit of the enemy below the camp opposite Matamoras, occu the trenches which had been thrown up previous to their marching to Point Isabel. sik Captain Inges, a brave and gallant officer of the 2nd Dragouns fell in this charge. Acomplete panic and route ensued on the part of the e: iy; they fled in ev n fur the river; many were drowned in attemp! Eigut pieces of artillery fell into our hand: merable quantity of small arms, munitions e p squipage, military chest containing a large guaatity of gold, General Arista’s carriage, baginge, port folo with afl bis official correspondence with the gov- ernmen:, with full plans of the campaign and instructions from the Mexican government, authorizing bim to send Geueral Taylor and his army, when taken prisoners, to the city of Mexico; to treat General Taylor and his offi- cers.with such care ani attention as becomes the mag- nanimity ofthe great Mexican nation; four or five hun- dred head of mules, with a large number of stands of colors. The ovent hel; this wa: fortify it of gu and the instructions from hi: him to take possession of Point I ‘he briefact of hostility; he was’ to He was likewise or- er andl for- or to be t as strongly as possible. dered to take possession of the mouth of the tify it tone the route, Ko General Taylor dispatched Capt. Carr ‘ith « guard, to the fort, to convey the ice; they bore so many of the enemy’s colors om, that they prosumed inthe fort that it was the coming Up to make an assault, it being dark, some 400 Mexicans were buried at our last accounts, tess hundreds are lying dead in the chaparral river. Walker and his Rangers pursued up the ene- ve a parting salutation to many in the river. vain. May's charge is spoken of as being one of cae. splendid. efforts’ which weald hove edomned the brightest feather in the plume of Muratin the palmiest days of his glory. with a few of the gallant rilors. ‘This victory entirely belongs to the U. 8. Army, uo volunteers having arrived in time to share in the honors of the day. It will convince ourcountry, that West Point 4 Vie materiel of exhibiting the courage and brave- ‘of the American soldier. ‘ast We will hear no more of dismounting our gal- lregouns, the affair of the 9th shows them to be the ‘ies of our defence. ‘ir conduct, on both occasions, speaks highly to the if their gallantcommander, that old "war hoss” and time worn Veteran, Col. Twigge. The redoubtable hero, Gen. Ampudia, commanded the 4d division of the Mexican army It is’ said he was the first man to make good his escape to Matamoras, where he reported that Arista had betrayed the army. As soon as Gen. Arista arrived in Matamoras, he sent ston at ce a flog to exchange such prisoners as he had in moras atfering to exchange two or three officers for him, jen. Taylor had sufficient to make the exchai out giving up Gen. Vega. It has been said that Gon. Tay lor offered the latter his parole of honor, which he declined accepting, ou the ground that if he returned, he would be forced to bear arms again by his govern: ment. The Capture of Gen. Vega. We subjoin the fullowing particulars of the capture of | Gen. Voga by Capt. May, It will be seen that the Mexican | Genoral, who is now in New Orleans,is a prisoner of war in the true senso of that term, and deserves to be re- spected asx brave officer, and gallant gentle ‘The battle commenced by heavy canno sides. Gen. Taylor, in parsing his lines, accosted Capt. May, of the 2d dragoons, and told him—“Your regiment bas never done any thing yet—you must take that bat- tery.” Hie said nothing, but turned to his command, and said—"We must take that battery—follow !” He made a charge with three companies—at least, with the remain- der of thr companies—supported by the 6th and sth regiments of infantry. They cleared the breastwork, rode over the battery, wheeled, and came through the enemy’s line, whilst the fire of the infantry was so deadly in its effect, as to carry all before it. Capt. May made a cut at an officer as he charged through; return, he found him standing between cannon w ighting like a bero. He ordered him to surrender. He was asked if he was an officer? Capt. May answered him in the affirmative, when he presented his sword, remark- ing, “You receive General Vega prisoner of war.” ee! Miltary Movement: a the United States— Organization of Volunteers—Spirited Con- duet. (From the New Orleans Picayune, May 17.) It will be perceived that the Governor has issued a proclamation, declining to receive any more volunteers, the requisition of Gen, Taylor having been filled with the com jon of the four regiments. Without doubt, instruct course of to-day or to-morrow, that will render more troops necessary. The organization of Col. Peyton's reg- ment, under the authority of Gen. Gaines, will still con- tinue We learn that several vessels have been chartered for the transportation of volunteers, and several companies will proceed to the scene of action in the course of #- morrow and the next di Several new companies were completed yesterday. and have reported themselves at head-quarters, but will not [os ably be mustered into service until Monday. The four regiments asked for by the requisition ‘from Gen. ‘Taylor are now filled up, and a large portion of them have sailed for the scene of action. Col Peyton’s regiment will be nearly completed by to-morrow. It is composed of the Taylor Guards, Orleans Blues, California Guards, Capt. Blackburn's company from Bayou Sara, Capt. Waddel’s company from Natehy toches, Capt. Robertson's company from West Baton Ronge, and Capt. Elmore’s company from Mobile—num- bering full 500, rank and file. A subscription is being raised in the First Municipality pp purpose of hiring a band to accompany the Legion to Texa Capt. Paul Dorfeuille, Aid-de Camp to Brig. Gen. D. Augustin, of the Legion, was yesterday presented with a pair of gold epaulettes by F. Bouligny, Mayor of Lafay- ette, and Paul Pecquet, Esq., of this city The Franklin volu |. raised by numbering 84 men, rai the service at the barracks today, We presume they will be attached to Col. Peyton's brigade capt. Kennely, A company, principally composed of Italians, and a very solvierly-looking body of men, called the Mount Vernon Guards, pa:aded yesterday.’ They are under command of (apt A. Mondeli, and will proceed with full ranks to the seat of war. ‘ company of brave volunteers from West Baton Rouge, numbering 75, rank and file, arrived in the city yesterday, under command of Capt Wm. B Robertson— J.P. Vaughan, Ist Lientenant. __ Two companies of volunteers, with full ranks, arrived in Mobile on Friday, from Tuscaloosa, The steamboat Cora arrived yesterd tes, bring: ing down a company of 75 volunteers, under commend of Capt. J, Waddell, and Lieuts. J. Dorlin and A. P Storing—Dr. W. P. Rayburne, Surgeon. ‘They will bp attached to Col Peyton's regiment. A company of 40 volunteers arrived in Mobile afew days since from Macon county, under command of Capt. A.M. Cook. They bore a banner presented to. them by the ladies of the town of Tuskegee. {From the New Orleans Delta, May 17.) Since the completion of the regiments required b Gen Taylor,many companies of volunteers have ved, and are daily arriving, from the country parishes, under dovernor. The question arose yes- terday as to the disposition to be made of these volun teers, the State having bomen filled the requisition, and the appropriation of $100,000 by the State having been austed. The House of Representatives yes- terday responded nobly to this question, by voting $300, 009 more, to be used at the discretion of the Governor, | in the equipment and transportation of volunteers for national defence on the Rio Grande. ne Texas Democrat states that Col. Harney has made on Upon Gov, Henderson for seven mounted Mere is aa argument for pushing forward the recruiting of our regiments of mounted gunmen. {From the Mobile Herald, May 17.) The Moutgomery volunteers, under command of Capt. Elmore, left yesterday, for New Orleans, in the steam- oat Fashion. A company of volunteers under command of Colonel Platt. left at the same time. The | up of volunteers from Tuscaloo mmandsnumber about one They are composed stalwart, hardy ws, who will perform good service in the war. The wharf was crowded with citizens when the boat left, and it went down the bay amidst the shouts of the spectators and the booming of the artilléry’s cannon. (From the Mobile Journal, May 18.) a requ ind this city. The undred and ‘seventy Gen. Worth, of the U. 8. army—and we aro glad that we can still describe him as of the U.S. army—passer through this city yesterday, on his way fi ton city, directly to the seat of war. He is bearer of ine structions rection: well for General Gaines, at New Orie: for ral Taylor on the Rio Grande Sunday evening, the 10th, and 'e, at Montgomery, b: rn ment express of Tuesday mornin; sag ry Sty to morrow, to be on his way to Point ‘ollector of the port offered the services of cutt r the im- mediate use of Gen. Worth, but his busine: required him to be in New Orleans, where he will take the swift- est conveyance west. [From the St. Louis Republican, We léarned from Gen. Milburn, last efferson barrack: Dav w be in this city today, for the purposs ing into the service of the United States tach compart of volunteers as may be ready for that purpose, thus mustered, they will, of course, be re: form to the ions of the army. We and it is again stated to correct a report of a diflerent to- nor, which obtained circulation yesterday —that the pro- Per officers are ready to furnish’ transportation and com. ‘missary’s stores whenever called upon by the volunteers, after being mustered into the service. We state these things that the volunteers may understand the matter, and act secordingly. We believe the com of the Legion, as well as of the 64th Regiment, have all, or nearly all, their full complement of me: (From the Louisville Courier, M ‘ ‘We hasten to issue an extra Courier, with ‘the follow- ing important intelligence, received from Frankfort this He left Washington May 15. evening, a hen aitred to con- morning, by special"expronn te °c, Louisville Legion is ordered to wart for’ Teme iene, ately: . Executive Derantuen * Frankfort, Ky., May 16th, 1848. ¢ Washingion, | mMshingion, just received, Jus | @ requisition up- teers for the M letermined, in antici; have, therefore, h the train a few and nm, in He found they had retreated | sotie eight miles off, and taken up a position afew miles ying some of y our forces The battle commenced by heavy cannonading on both rt fired upon them, but fortunately injured no | in killed aud wounded about 62, Capt. Hooe | it cost him some eighteen horses | © He showed great anxiety to get back Gen. | ns will be received from Washington in the | and file, will be mustered into | y is made | at Col. | learned, also | xican war, and 1 | ith necessary arms and i} feaching the army of the United ‘our obedi- 'SLEY. jephen Ormsby, Commandant Louisville Le- gion, Louisville, Ky. [From the Louisville Journal, aa 20.) The raising of volunteers goes on bravely in this city. ‘A large number of names were enrolied yesterday. Se- veral companies are full—some of them have an excess of men, and all will andoubtedly have their complements and be ready to proceed to the scene of action without delay. We understand that at a meeting of the officers of the different companies of the Legion it was agreed thet they at Oakland on Thursday, and embark for New Orleans on Sunday on the Alexander Scott and Diana. n Pennington’s horse company, we learn, hi been divided into two companies, We learn from the Commonwealth, that Gen. Leslie Combs and Ex-Governor Metcalfe delivered most thril- ling speeches in the State House at Frankfort, on Mon- | day,, urging the people promptly to obey the call of their [-oguntry in this hour of need. ‘The speeches were receiv- | ed with enthusiastic shouts from the large audience. A number of persons volunteered, and there was no doubt the apelin eh @ company from Frankfort would be in- made up. ‘The Commonwealth says,that the services of many of the most accomplished military gentlemen in the State have been tendered to Gov. Owsley ‘On Mond Henry Maxey tendered the services of the “ Green River Boy! volunteer compa- ny of infantry, of Greene county, to the Governor. ‘The Capital Guards of Frankfort are also rec: . and making preparations for being mustered into the ser- vice of the United States. ‘The Alton Telegraph says, a requisition on Minois for | 1200 troops has been forwarded to Governor Ford of that State, and it was appoomd that the Governor would issue his rthwith. ‘Lhe St. Louis papers say, that three volunteer compa- nies at Quincy are ready to march to the assistance of the ee the South, whenever their services shall be re- uired. ie [From the Cincinuati Gazette, May 21] ‘The Montgomery Guards, of Columbus, a newly form- ed and finely disciplined military company of that city, beating up for recruits in order to tender their ser- fo the country, if needed. Some thirty or forty , say's the Journal, volunteered, and the company ar G . to be, with great respect, onor orgy | | roclamation for i} he Montgomery Guards and Cadets have offered their services, and, it is said, nearly a thou. sand men will be in readiness to serve if further heip shall be needed. {From the Norfolk Beacon, May 23.] We understand that Governor Smith has been called upon by the President of the United States, for three re- giments (30 companies, 2,310 men) of infantry, to be com- posed of Yolunteers, enrolled, and held in readiness to muster in the service of the United States. bach com- pany, we learn, will consist of 64 privates only, not over | 45, nor under 18 years of age, and in full physical strength | and vigor. | (From the Baltimore Clipper, May 25.} U.S, Troors at Fort McHenny.—We were informed yesterday that companies F. and K. of the artillery, now stationed at Fort McHenry, had received orders to pro- ceed to the Rio Grande and reinforce Gen, Taylor. They have been for some time holding themselves in readiness for marching orders, and now expect to start in a few x by, Capts. Stewart and Piper, who had just returned trom Washington, that the President has signified his willingness to accept of a Brigade of Volunteers from the D: days. ‘We were informed yesterda str it vf Columbia, for immediate service. Two companies have been formed in Washington, and will be joined by three companies from this city, under the command of Capts, Stewart, Piper and Steiner, each 8 ak numberi about 100 men, making a brigade of 400 volunteers, the whole to be under the command of . Thomas iter, who will be commissioned as colonel. Capt. ster is well known as an eld and experienced army officer, who saw much service during the late war, under Gen. Scott and others. C ions are expected this morning for in the three companies from Baltimore, who, of course, enter the service as belonging to the District of Columbia. They will be mustered into the service immediately, but whether in Washington or Baltimore, is not yet determined on. [From the Philadelphia North American, May 25.] ‘The death of Major Ringgold, the accomplished off- cer, is a heavy loss to the country. He had been entrust- ed with the revision of a system of tactics for our army, devoted much time and study to improving upon the ih and French systems. His corps was as fine a one asany}service could boast. He leaves unfinished, we think, a work which he was preparing on the utility and her em of the flying artillery arm inour service. lajor R.’s constitution was much Impaired by his long pemuaigay in Florida; but, passionately attached to the profession of arms, he still remained in the army and | died a martyr to his country. Naval Pre; jons. {From the Charleston News, May 20.) We perceive that our merchants are taking due pre- cautions against attack by privateers. The schooner Merchant, Capt. Tressier, cleared for the West Indies by M. C. Mordecai, has on board a naval armament, and also schooner Waccamaw, Capt. Vincent, cleared for New Orleans by H. E. Vincent & Son. (From the Norfolk Beacon, May 23.] Orders were received at the Navy Yard yesterday, | fit out the U. 8. brig ‘T'ruxton. She is to be command by Commander Carpender, destination unknown. ‘The Camanche Indians. The last Justin Democrat states that news has reached | Austin, from good be a that the Camanches refuse to treat withor meet the United States commissioncrs, and the inference is that these Indians have been tam- | pered with by Mexican emissarios. The Governor, at the request of the Legislature, was to appoint commis. sioners to ascertain the si | Indians; while further steps frontier settlements from thei be disposed to acts of ho: to led re taken to protect the ir depredations, should they More Canadian Pee on the Mexican ‘ar. (From the Montreal Gazette, May 22. We have intelligence from one portion, at least, of the Ameri force,to the 29th ult. The day before, an Ameri ent of seventy was driven in by the mil bove Point Isabel. “The name was Walker, in mo. nses than one, for proved himself one of the quic! travellers of t) | party. In running away, only two of his men were al to Keep up with and he got safe into the camp at Point isabel, at their head. Six others came in after him. ‘The account he gave was th | believe as much of it as they * | But he says he fought the fii hundred for fifteen, | utes, and must have killed at least thirty of them, which we take to be as real ay Falstaff"s celebrated combat for | an hour by Shrewsbury clock. . ; . . in- in that he moved i isabel has a garrison of four in a condition to held out.— talking of blockading the wellasthe Gulf const of Mexico. stipulation made effect that in caso So little enthusiasm do the people of Texas thernselres | show, that but teen volunteers had quitted Galves- | ton. Perhaps they are acting more wisely in writing to | defend their own soil, which they have done stcceselul- | ly before. than in joining the invasion of Mexico. In the | United States, recruiting for volunteers was an entire | failure. Not one-half of those who had sent in their | names had mustered, and none had embarked. We shall see whether the militia system will answer any better. | punchy many Persons doubt whether Taylor is really in such difficulty as is supposed. It is ce | to Matamoras under superior orders, surmised | that the object was to place him in a position which he might maintain, but which would compel Congress, from a regard for the national honor, to grant the sup- plies necessary for finishing the war. Bnt whether the affair is a trick, or a blunder on the part of the Prosident, its profligecy, ina military point of view, is the same; | for we can ‘call it nothing but a profligate ' disregard o1 | human life to move a very weak corps into an enemy's | country without taking any pains to caver their retreat, or having any reserve to sustain them in case of reverse. It is now stated that Point | to five hundred men, and is i | The American papers are | whole of the west At the same time, they are re a | inthe treaty with Spain, in 1796, to the | of war neither party shall allow p | letters of marque, and parties contra’ 7 pula. | tion shall be deemed pirates. There can be no doubt that the revolt of Mexico freed it from all the obligations of the treaties of Spain. Supreme Court. Present, the Chief Justice and Jud-ges Beardsley and Jewett. Mav 25.—The People vs. Ordway. —In this case, Ord- way was indicted in December, ‘1844, for perjury, in public, in this city, to prelimi- of fire instirance. ‘The court of veneral Sessions decided that it was an indictable of fence—the Recorder dissented from the opinion of the two Aldermen—Ordway brough ¢ a writ of error to the Supreme Court—tho case was called on yesterday, and the District Attorney stated to the Court, he deemed it his duty to state that ho had do abts whether the prosecu- tion could be sustained. The court said the notary had | No authority to take an affidavit in such a case, but inti« mated that it would have been perjury had the false oath | been taken before a commissioner of deeds. They did not decide the last question, but decided the case in fa- vor of the defendant, on the ground that the notary pub- lic had no authority to ad minister an oath in such a case. Sullivan vs. Garty.—T’nis was an action brought to re- | cover a penalty of $12°, for a violation of the habeas | conpas act, in imprisoning Sullivanafter he was discharg. y Judge Greenword. Sullivan was an apprentice [a the marine service of the United States, and was put in irons. A habeas corpws was issued, and’ he was brought | before Judge Greenwood, who ordered him to be rel | ed from confinement, but remanded him back te the U ted States service. Carty, acting under the orders of superior officer, put Sullivan im irons again, and the lat- t ued Garty forthe penalty. The case came on be- for —_ Kent, who non-suited Sullivan, on the ground | that the habeas corpus could not regulate’ the discipline of the navy, and that Garty was bound to obey the or ders of perior officer. Sullivan appealed from the decisionof Judge Kent, to the Supreme Court, on the | following grounds: First, that the judge who issued the ‘abeas corpus had full authority, and that his judgment \ Saepiading, and should be obeyed, until reversed. Se- | nad. Nhat the command of a saperior officer to do, an | ey '~! act, was no justification. The caso was argued by | fon fotact Attorney for SuMlivan, and by Mr. W. Wat. | bat ad Pepe, Jaderoent reserved, } e v8. C. Terhune.—The caso of Mr. . | hune was argued, yesterd: ‘Jadgment ie ee In Chancery. ‘The June term of this's Chaneeior is court bey day was occupied in hearing motions "°"°Ts8y: The seatinetiehescertasee Court Calendar—This Da; m of such re { Common Prras—Ist part—55, 63, 73, quisition, to accept the services of the * 1a, 19 XS or jered me by you on yeeterday. You ‘vill 4 uy Hd rt et 91) ao Ro ae 40, { ituation and disposition of the | New York, Tuceday, May 26, HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM THE RIO GRANDE. ARRIVAL OF ANOTHER MEXICAN ARMT, die. die. | | | / | | All the important intelligence that reached us yester- | day—the confirmation, in detail, of what we have pub- lished relative to the two brilliant battles of the Sth and | Sth inst.—will be found on the outside ofthis day’s paper. | ‘This intelligence will be read with the greatest interest | by every one. It will be seen that we have received several important letters from the “Army ef Occupation,” giving the par ticulars of each battle—details that will be found in the | official despatches only. Accompanying these letters | we have received an excellent and very.correct plan of the position of the two armies at each engagement. The | particulars of these splendid achievements should be | | scattered throughout the Union. If any thing further comes to-day, it will be immodi- | ately given in an Extra Herald, | Single copies of the Herald of this morning, in wrap- per for the mails, can be had at the desk. <a Steam Ship Great Britain. ‘This steamer does not “ake thirteen knots an hour,” | or she would have been here before this. She is now in her seventeenth day. Eee The News from the Rio Grandc—Invasion of Mexico. The additional.news from the Rio Grande, | which was reccived yesterday by telegraph, and published in detail in eur columns, indicates, be- yond the possibility of doubt, that a campaign of no ordinary magnitude, is now opened between the American government and the existing usur- pers of Mexico. General Paredes, with the greater proportion of his forces, is now on the frontier. | It is the last chance of that military chieftain for | the safety and permanence of his usurpation. | We have no doubt that the present Government of Mexico will muster their whole force—exhibit their whole strength, and put forth every energy» in order to stop the invasion of that republic, by | the American forces—even before they consent to | an armistice, or renew a negotiation. From what | we learn, there is every reason to believe, that the British and French governments will carefully | abstain from any direct interference in the present | movements between Mexico und the United States; yet we have no doubt that the British capitalists, merchants, and traders, in Mexico, have fomented the spirit and furnished the usur- pers in that republic with the means by which they have been able, thus far, to present any ob- struction to the invading forces of the American diplomacy of both these governments, in the pre- - liminary steps for the annexation of Texas, has probably taught them more prudence hereafter. The “man in the white hat,” so famous in Texas diplomacy, is now in this city ; and the “man in the moustache”—it is not known where he is. We have the best reasons for believing, that the more sensible portion of the British government and the British people—who may reason upon this in- vasion of Mexico by the American forces—will look upon it as a new era for the development of the mighty resources of this vast republic, under | new and invigorating auspices,that will follow the | successful invasion. There may, indeed, be a | eonflict in the minds of the English government, | between military jealousy and ambition on one | side, and new commercial markets and enter- prise on the other; but the latter will probably | gain the day for the present. England and France will decline any other interference than that of friendly mediation. In the meantime, it is asked, what will be the next steps of the American government—the next movements of the American army? We have the best reasons for believing that the invasion of Mexico will now take place, planned on the most gigantic scale. The President is au- thorized, already, to assemble in the field nearly seventy thousand regulars and volunteers. Gen, | | | ! j | Scott is about to be put at the head of this vast | force, if General Taylor does not snatch the lau- | rels and command from his hands, by demolish- ing all the Mexicans that come in his way before General Scott can reach the RioGrande. A fleet of fifty vessels of war, with an amount of nearly twenty-five thousand seamen, will be afloat on obth coasts of Mexico in less than six months—a display of Anglo-American bravery, military ca- pacity, and indomitable energy, that will astonish | our common race—theAnglo-Saxon race—in Eng- | land, and all others in the world. Besides this, there is every probability that an armed volun- tary emigration, of one hundred thousand per- sons, will follow in the rear of the invading army— an emigration which will mix and blend in turn with the Mexican people, and teach them the true principles of civil liberty and commercial | enterprise. The emigration to Uregon and Cali- | fornia may pause for the present—and that 1 Mexico begin with the progress of the invading jarmy. The opening of the campaign by General | Taylor, or, as he has been called on the field, “Old | Rough-and-Ready,” is merely the first act in the | drama. In the meantime, it is asked, what is the object ofthe American government? It is proba- ble that, as yet, no definite plans have been ma- tured by Mr. Polk and his cabinet. The diplo- matic correspondence which has been published, | completely justifies the course of the American | government, and upsets all the clamor against | the administration, that has been attempted, for | the present. We have no great opinion of the high abilities or magnanimity of Mr. Polk himself ; | but we cheerfully admit that Mr. Buehanan, in his diplomatic correspondence—that Mr. Slidell, in his following out the instructions—that Mr. Marey, in his military documents—and that Mr. Bancroft, | also, in his doings, have all asted wii becoming \ energy, discretion, propriety, ant good sense, in our Mexican relations, ut least. They have sightly served their coumtry ; and we willingly award to them thor ju!l eredit on this question. They must now prosecute the war on this question with the highest genius and energy; and with the weapons which Congress has put | in their hands, they can do so successfully. Califor? nia must be ours ; Monterey must be ours ; San Franciso must be ours ; and if Mexico wishes it, we trust that the 70,000 American troops that are about to be precipitated upon the halls of Mon- tezuma, supported by the 50 ships, and men to match,on both coasts, with the 100,000 military em- igrants that will follow in the rear, will teach that | divided, insulted, and plundered race, the way to | reorganize a firm government, and to command the respect of the world. Mexico, under American rule, would be one of the richest and most en- | js | terprising countries in the world. Mexico, under even her own rulers, and with an American army of emigrants, would be enabled to distinguish her- self amongst the nations of the earth. | This, the most magnificent drama of the nine-- teenth century, opens. The first, act of thisdrama | has begun with brillianey and glory. We must go | ahead. “Old Rough and Ready,” forever ! ' ‘Tne Towstery Estate.—We understand that the im- mense estate of Lord Townley, which had been in | Chancery for many years, has lately been decided, and | the amount is over $70,000,000. Heirs are wanting for | three-quarters of the estate—one-quarter of the amount having been decided to belong to an aide of the Duke of Wellmgton. The other heirs inthe United States, for | whom Mr. Crombie, of this city is concerned, are about | go put forth aclaim, having the same relationship to the deceased as the gentleman who has perfected his claim, We hope they will succeed. purpose of visiting Europe during. the. present summer, we mentioned that the po ‘would be the establishment ofa cor: the principal capitals. We shall also take occasion, during the progress of our visit, to see the princi- pal newspaper editors and proprietors of all these capitals, and explain to them the new positioniof the United States in its relations with Mexico. At the same time, it will be our aim to do away with | that prejudice and jealousy which exists in vari- ous quarters, as well as in the European press, in relation to the ambitious designs of the United States. Our object will be to promote courtesy between the newspaper representatives of the two countries, as far as our limited ability and in- fluence can accomplish, and thereby aid and strengthen the peaceful and honorable relations between Europe and America. From wiiat we have heard, from the best and most authentic quarters, we have every reason to believe that neither the British nor the French governments will interfere, by force, be- tween the United States and Mexico, in the pre- sent war. In fact, a re-establishment of the Mex. ican republic upon the solid and durable basis of afree government, similar to that of the United States, will be rather a benefit than an injury to those powers. It will increase the trade and com- merce which will flow from that country in a state éf peace, and will counter-balance all other am- bitious aspirations. A good and courteous under- standing between the representatives of the Ame- rican and European press, is,therefore, necessary, to aid and assist in maintaining peace and peace- ful relations between the two continents. Besides these cbjects of a public character, we shall also visit the principal watering places of France and Germany, and endeavor to transmit vivid pictures of the state of society in those fash- ionable resorts, as compared with similar places of resort at Saratoga, and ether watering places in the United States. These sketches will relieve the heaviness, and lighten, a great deal, the more | important pictures in connection with the politi- cal and commercial relations of the two great con* tinents. Tur Maaneric Te.rcraru.—This great line of communication will be opened in a few days, between Washington and New York. In antici- pation of this opening, we have made arrange- ments to procure the latest intelligence transpir- ing at Washington, both Congressional and gen- eral, including news from the seat of war, which will be published the next morning in the Herald, simultaneously with the publication of the same intelligence in the Washington papers. Asfaras the telegraph has extended, which has been in operation between this city and Washington, it has given us a great deal of impor- tant news, since the beginning of the campaign be- tween the United States and Mexico. It is obvious, however, that the various companies will have to government. The {utter defeat of the miserable Horganize their lines under a more efficient corps of operators, who will understand the necessity of energy, integrity and fidelity to the public, of whom they are most important agents. We could mention a great many defisiencies, which have been exhibited in many instances during the last few weeks ; but we forbear, believing that the several companies will remodel their organization satisfactorily. Ifthis is not done, the government will be obliged to take it in theirown hand, and to make it one of the most efficient instruments of public correspondence, which will be under its sole management and responsibility. Tue Arsenat.—A visit to this department would prove interesting to the tourist or citizen, at this crisis in particular, when our capabilities for defence, in case ofa hostile attack, demand the attention of every patriot and citizen. This building, which is situated in Centre street, con- tains the enormous amount of 50,000 stand of arms, together with 500 pieces of ordnance of dif- ferent culibre. The trophy room contains several field pieces which were taken from the British in the last war. The whole are in excellent con- dition, and capable of immediate use. There has been much agitation, for the past few years, in the Board of Common Council, about the location of this necessary and useful public building. In | comparison to its size, the vast quantity of arms | contained in it, and arranged with extreme neat- | ness and regularity, would astonish any person | viewing the outward dimensions of the building. The erection ofa suitable building for the safety and protection of our military stores, will doubt- less soon excite the attention of the authorities.— We learn that New York could, in twenty-four hours, bring into the field an effective force of forty thousgnd troops! Good. ‘Theatrical and Musical. Panu Turatar —This great temple of the legitimate drama was crowded to overflowing, last evening, by a very select and fashionable audience, that assembled to witness the performance of Mr. and Mre. Kean, in Tal- fourd’s celebrated tragedy of" Ion.” It is needless to say that the acting on the occasion was all (hat ‘could be de- | sired by the audience, while the enthusiastic greet | ing that these tinguished artists received. on their first appearance since their return from the South, must ha hly gratifying to them. They will appear | ning, in Shakespeare's comedy of " Twelfth Nig it, or What You Will”—Mr. Kean taking the of Duke Orsino, and Mrs. Kean that of Viole. Bowery Tueatai | Juliet, Mrs. G. Jones Romeo, and Mr. Scott Mercutio- | The house was thronged by a discriminating and fash- | jonable audience, and the play was put upon the stage in | amanner which reflects great credit on the manager, Mr. Jackson. Of all Shakespeare's ®, we have ever | considered “‘ Romeo and Juliet” as his master piece. It | Inttcating in the olor oft southern sprlog, lnegalsbhag intoxicat in the odor ofa sot mm 4 in the tong of the ti OF voli ast in the first ning ofthe rose, is to be found in Anroaot ‘Wwe visited the theatre last night anticipating a treat from our previous knowledge of the artistes who were to de- lineate the principal characters—snd we bevel elon of Juliet was bot only just, Sut the enocntio ti juliet was not o1 execution hole, . Wallen Desn pos- le, sesses in fact all the elements of @ great is rapidl; poguising: a complete know ness, which of course is onlyto be ol practice and study. Upon her appearance last evening, she was ‘ phan allot was the Julie Shakepenre well deserved. Her Juliet was the ol the ideal Juliet which we dream of in the heaven " which lies about us in our infancy,” when the heart revels in the luxury of its own thought school miss, lis} about what sl whose deep, passi not change, nor death obliterate. The the scene after the , and partic: quy, commencing, at all,” were all d we do not thnk she = or energy, @ uttering the Beath meo— sufficient tstonisliment, f, line, in the last scene, eho: sin thy face !” It was too tame spirit- less. But, with this exception, and a few extravagant gestures, it wasa most finished and excellent | ance. It was truly Miss Dean’s greatest triumph. Mrs. | Jones’ Romeo, and Mr. Scott’s Mercutio, were also per- | formances of great merit. ‘‘ Romeo and Juliet” will be | repeated this evening, with tho cast of last night, and we | hope to see a crowded house. Garexwicn Tueatre.—To-night “The Robbers of Savoy,” the vaudeville of ‘Wilful Murder,” and the oughable farce of “The Merry Cobbler,” are to’ be pro- duced at this beautiful house. The selection of these light pieces is well judged, and by strict attention to amusing, light dramas, such as are produced in the Olympic, there can be no doubt but Mr. Tomlinson will receive a liberal share of ee rae his exer- tions and loss in the erection of splei theatre. Caste Garven.--The unpleasantness of the weather last evening, caused the attendance at this delightful place of resort, to be smaller than usual. We know of no place where more real enjoyment can be ebtained on ooo rence set Ree accomm n * tion, exposed as it is, to the sea breezes, it is the coolest and pleasantest summer lou: in city. But it is not Fione the airiness of the sfustion contrib: ‘ment of isiter. 2 seaniiocst ercatl tentag tin eee itions, which ret Holman, rform- zation by Mr. ramas ranged of the saloon elf, fa the ; benatiful refreshing inet, t resembles ¢ palace, rather ‘@ modern "2, Howse! Cincus--This “Ay ahead been very success- ful in their circus crowded ever to witwess the Madame Macarte in he? greece ol were at Ri coed to ribarg, ‘Romeo and Juliet” was performed | last evening at the Bowery—Miss Julia Dean playing | wes to have taken place over this ', Was postponed till this day at 3 o'clock. Trortine on tHe panes dy, to wit iilowing sport the = $30, heats, which was won by the formor in 2m. 61s, Harry some six or aight Jengths behind. ‘The second heat was very similar, Betsey running in 2m. 49s., Harry much closer, Third and fourth heat the struggle was between Betsey and Harry, but both were won, after a close contest, by the former, in 2m. 49s.each. ‘The following is a summary : Mr. J. Spicer’s Beteoy Baker, (J. Spicer), .2 C. 8, Bertine’s Harry... .. J. D. MeMann’s Whalebone,. Time, 2:51—2:49—2:40—2:49, City Intelligence. Msetino oy Orricens or ler Division or Agtit- Leny.—A meeting of the officers of the 1st division of ar tillery, was held yesterday afternoon, at four o'clock, at Centre Market Hall, for the purpose of hearing the re port of Generel Sanford, in regard to the result of a proffer which he had been authorized to make of the Ist division of artillery, to the United States government. About the middle of last month this proffer was made, and consisted in@his—that the first division of artillery were ready to man the fortsin the harbor of the city of New York, in case the government should see fit to with. draw the United States troops now stationod upon them. Genoral Sanford road the corrospondence between him- self and the Secretary of War, in relation to the eanjests that should Tae’ goveramest from the forts, "ho should The Secretary’s answer w: favorably and decide to withdraw the troops After be apprized of it. epee @ Sect o ‘he forulicat Weahingto and sek ‘ith the best. LJ conve! wi 1 gave it as their opinion that the fort cou! t its fortificati repair, and on portant measuresthe government Sanford also spoke of the new militia law, had been su by many that it affect the ist division, He thought not. Gen. Sanford then offered a resolution authorizing the of the division, as a committee to of the division at Albany and rs, who be put in ion was one of the most could Gen. ides 4 2 Soft be dieidise be tondored to Gen. poet ge Saal badge a? oe by the officers days, in me aoe, ad, ‘with three cheers for Gon. Taylor and his army. 9 Tar Mrtican News.—Twe: oda, Sa es cet iais givsious ‘schievement seems fallen ¢ sade foe maunfty, seems to perv: our com- Scorrisn Guarnv.—Thoe Ct Scottish Guard uf went to Senet, yesterday, at the invitation soci Gourd. of that the City Hor Wearnen.—Yesterday was » steamer. Toward night, however, we had « thunder shower which wale the evoning somewhat cooler than it otherwise would have been. it becomes tho Co of this hot weather, are kept clean. Broad street, in particular, we would just now call these attention to. Mr. Mooney, the locturer of his course at the ning. Mont or New Yoax—We rooms of Mr. m, 360 Broadway, to i t model of New York city and Brooklyn, got up unter hit ld gp The plan covers fest of 600 juare feet, stree . anon tee every avenue in the in th + Brook with ite navy yard, Kc, Ke. "Ith a gigantic underokine, and is deserving of patronage. Wikes finished. it will te in this other cities of the Union, end after- wards sent to Europe for exhibition. It is a perfect model of the city, every bi repre Shippiog, of Broskiva Heights ntsc tack ane tas ipping, of wi ir See amen ed cae ene} P lor iness stablishments of the city, tho Herald fice cccupying a prominent position. Several of the principal business peerage srhrboa ey e nse gece! apd ra are 4 William pth between John and Fullen, once fae compartment, the Novelty Iron Works ano on Irish music, delivers one es oe eee one er, the Herald office a third, #0 on. In the body of the , Churches, railroads, stice, i a ‘and othey public courts of ju: Prisons, ) @re represented with perfect minut and accuracy. The work has occu- ied fifty or sixty mechanics for upwards of a year. When completed, it will be the most extensive of the kind in the world. It will be open for exhibition a few days. Cononsn’s Orricr, May 26 —The quest yesterday in Sixtecath atres PROL SS Richart Givens, a resident of Brooklyn, born in Irel about 28 years of age, a dock builder by trade, by it Spears yet work - the foot ako wherrer street, ‘upon shower com! y este: noon, went into an unfinished bulldigg, Which was being cer ed on spiles over the water, when a portion of the build- , supposed to have been caused by the gust jeee of the timber struck poor Givens up- on the side of the head, fracturing his sk and knocking him into the river. He was immediately rescued from the water by Mr. Hiram Parker, but wes found to be quite dead. Verdict accordingly. miputeness Coroner held an in et, North River, on the . Common Council. Boano or Atpeamun.—This Board met last evening. The President (Ald. Jacxsox,) in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ved. | — to mee ‘the opening of the National Lo Lodge room. Acte] arpeienant-igunek Wilkes, Lime Inspector. Petitions —Of inhabitants of the 16th ward, asking for ja tes hydrant. Of ine copeetontl oe in wenadaageeny Of firemen, t of Augustus C. Mc- Kinle; £, be a bell tary - e on ant opposed the appointm: upon the gro that the mode was con! So ealishes prartion: Ald. Punsca conside: the Board had a right to re- ceive the petition. Every citizen was entitled to the right of petition. Ald. Mxssexote had no doubt, that if the case came up legitimately before the Board, there would be no objec- tion to the appointment. He moved to lay it on the table until the thing was reached in due season. FI gr on referring to a Commitsee was taken, ‘The question on laying on the table was then taken, and resulted, ayes 7, noes 6. Iaid on the table. ‘The petitton Reports—In favor of regulating a ‘and grades foot of Catha- the steamers between 8th and 9th avenues. In favor of | the use of slip at the rine street, for the season, for the use of Nimrod and Norwich. Reso!ution to ropriate $1100 to improve ). Ean River. Metered ekg y, Ald. Punser offered a resolution in favor of all the various Hook and Ladder ‘Companies the ee ors on payment of the necessary expenses.— Appointments.—James Salmers and William 8. Miles, I tors of Election. ions.—Communication of the Conptreller, ng. of $17,500 for revenue bonds. mption phn ig bonds, $900,000, and Coroner's fees, $2,500.- Public Printing. in favor of the removal of J. L. O'Sullivan from fice of public printer to the Board. The yeas and nays w ordered, and resulted—Ayes 14, Noes 2. » stating that it would seriously | Brooklyn Institute to-morrow eve- | yesterday visited the | sent. | | Ald. Mrssrnovk offered a resolution |” tion of Boanp ov Assistant Acpeamen, May 26.—Neit Gaar, President, in the Chair, and a quorum of members present. Petition—Asst. Ald. Byaxe presented a ition from Michael Kennedy, be $asn worth of troperty consiting of fs, destroyed it Pam acgnre gyal bursting of e Croton water pipe. Re- fe 2 ion.—The of Geo. W. Schuyler, Clerk to the Supe: andeot of Pabls Buildings and Re: ‘was presented Porcecions i OP rhcateah Lane eae ant gens cf now Gist nal “hasepted, hail sched Relic m Assesement.—A. was the nl Som the German qpetitcn nates Cee to be relieved. Cb ghee soe ‘ red. da ein favorof paving the owners of tots and buvidlags eee bala jurseries, selghie rem, a oe sa9.e, 4 new , now being rected Blackw: lees forthe in, shall be ready for theirreception. Piers, to be renumbered. —Resolution in favor of ing the ‘Superintendent of Wharves and Flora te cstv the same to be renumbered. Fats Depantsaat te geist of ope Ct ee a wrby WA eee Lack oe daha oon; It , by wl ’ "Removal. Paneetatiae in favor of Temoving John L. 0’ Sulliven from the office of Printer to the sy fog —) jon iting Casper C. intendent of ira, $e.—Resolution in favor of Buildings and Repel ay eed Commissioner of Alms House—The the commaiselooge tha ites ete Cosmin ae posegatod: ‘and laid om the table, end ordered to be ‘tionment of the Polies.—' ig oe Be The Legislature, is to be New force, includi: recent act of % hilows, 16th. .... Mth ..... 60 18th 4th.—Resolution in favor of int Jolar Committees to mak Leg 5 coor pret eee adjourned until Monday ‘dvoning, a Police Int NOG. ¥ 25.—sAirrest of a Policy Officers Davis and Stewart errested yesterday, Fredetick H. Cadwell, who keeps an pee ey at Ne. 144 Varick street, charged with selling 7 a Policy tickets. It ap- Rees fi lice office, taken before justice Osborne, that Albert ‘of No. 18 Cliff street, rehased a ticket on the 16th of Ma: omoke ot icy ticeket at the same tine, Kirts the accused. The ee poor bl “oe other. ne fence. We ROW s00 and Charles Brown, like’ ~ bv rome pon by Wi rc Held hiss © to answei aoe i of Sessions, for the same offens much the white man will get—that is, if this case is | broug! trial. ever ‘Was surre! My esterday, | fato,"No. SI Catherine street” short time since, for a grand larcen; Tombs. whe | ly Thieves. wore entered through scoundrels on 81 o sufe of De Rouga and Moran, ' curried off a piece of clo! jiece of ailk, apparently wise rifled the premises & tex of German silk of small fa | + Vi -¥ taht anne * i fe; Wort Point’ daith and? Carpbelt | Resa are, curalnn Juage fewer } jew Ori 3 Co.; | Corkle, South Carelina ; Thos. Gowidey, Neaivilie | Pht iphia’; H Clane hiesiesppiy 3 Fisher, Phils | delphs 3H. Leonard, ow Orleans 4 * { "KLIN—E. Rogers, N. Wheaton, North Carolina, | J. Seymour, Port Byron; Rev. Wm. Conder, Fort Heya: | iiton; J. Smith, Albany ; J. Mitchell, Cenneoticut | Wadham, Bas Goo.” Englehart ron Ww. Vy . Wer, j,D. Siowser, Canada ; 4, C. sear, Howare—J. é hia; H Peck, Huy ¢7ine; Dr. Bachus, Troy ; H, Stott, » Hor eavilles | Min? wy i. stot, New Jerseys J Peckham, jas. Meeds, | mond, ilder, H. Vanderveer, New Albany ; J. Edwards, New Orlesw’,, StH, Boston, 3 Easier, Albeny, David Gal? Faye Bay ada; Willis japerior Court. D Full Court. ECISTONS.— vs. Elliott.—Costa ‘witnesses to be allowed when cause we ¢ endar only. ‘iadieien iy Beri inger.—A | vs. Murphy.—Appeal | 4, Bartlett et. al. ads. Mary Reed.—Dog: | to the defendant Dibble. on demurrer, with to | denovoon payment of costs of rule. | _ Lee ads.Blasdale. | with liberty to ont for plalatifl om hemmerzes, | ES eres saan ipl ‘New trial granted on payment of Yesterday morning: Important motions, the cause supervisors of the | wes tees the State naintif, and Only“ ‘closed to No. Lip on the enienaan ev erthy ¢ at—Cante changed L4 al, nd ; spondent. Motion to deena, QiBra0ms Bea re iemias ap” « with Franct.—The -ment of swear kets be- -ica has been ght for mbe _ 2 form ofa revort from a Voramit. » -f of Deputies. This repert secom- te adoption of the law for autboxizing Finances to treat with cempaaits for commufication, either b; | Steam Communication subject of the establish tween France and Ame ward in France, in thy tee of ends the Chai the im: in of regular y, | i, Hatana, Ito Jen sruiviques and Opals: 7 a ini | {oUP® with secondary IInesto the La Plate, and ,aayra. It proposes that the New York line shail be | sstricted to steam vessels, recommends as the’ ; United States are about to establish lines of com tion with all | terprise shall be munice- of Ew . the tion of ingot nthe let in the course of the say that thie law will Ald. Musexnour 8 resolution in favor of 4), ent of Caspar C. Child, to the office of pur 0" tP ter inthe room of J, L. O’Bullivan, removed “4/0 Prin | Noes 1. 7 Ayes 16, ; seem raee 8, ad Super’ atendent of Re- ALb. Mrssrxote moved to act Un the bill of fiaistere seeing isions for the appointment wae ndred licemen. The thing had b pee in ‘coucus,and'pe Thad no seerets to j fon ia thle weak, Aup, Benson opposed its adoption, on the nd of there being no necessity for an ji y | force. |The should be fet ‘called “on oo revere w xpedie o moved to pay ie exe, such @ measure. He moved u red in favor of ulted ayes 14, noes yn, and Acp. Watsn offered i relative to the number of persons amplonia te lent of Pavements. Referred. Avp. Brxsox offered a resolution directing the Conia tee on Finance to enquire into the expediency of hav: acne of the Board done by contract. Ado; re pers were recei — d concurred in i hen i in favor yi . 8. Bartlett dered to the Hoard st Assistants, Conout bint hoped et to lloged mires nd doterkion of public mo. mo- neys—showing that he was indebted to the —that his receipts far exceeded hit expenditures term in office—and that Sammons owed the oes $1400—which he kept back from the Compti pr spanhpetin Lely hkasaingg in com with the 4 ¢ requiring the seme. ‘acco! ie the communication, directing an enquiry in! oumber of the and the sums of money received thereon, tp Cae of cases compromised by ing the names wi and such sums were paid into the city Treacury. Referred. Crotor loguodect-Rapert ta aver of loying four soginars on te lie of Croton Acquedust, Omered onthe file. lniend the fontiitos-on the 4th of Tuly, tnd ea appropin A, of As | sum of | foller, and not anak ted Metalic Ta opposite Howard i Dr -. ever of poinbes public. They ees ahaha Bas ‘most eom- all " way, ism—The monthiy num- June, is this day "I ving tl "ks ioe the "s at reed way. in & copy wit a jor Musical Tuition for Young Ladies. an lians.—Music Taught ou the most reat rapidity,and on le termi. ed Jnstruction fom the frst masters imparts with facility « mists Pils, aoe le~ rous ‘of tak ng & few more i fon, is desi ‘ er Own Feuldence oF 4 4. this ‘paper, will er stioet, Where stig Bulletin ey r. Chris all cheta e's execui vither at h ed to A. thelody resides, will sige Great Demand for esta he @. B. eelved. ta ine ther office of Mere: wr the Her eet, below wi their amen,