The New York Herald Newspaper, May 29, 1846, Page 2

ant intments by the President. A the advice and consent of the Senate. Resolved, That the Senate advise and consent to fl following appointments in the army of the United States, ye, do; frigate : ruxton, repoiring; ship steamer Engineer in commission. in the regiment of mounted riflemen, or third regiment of dragoons, as authorized by the act approved May 19, 1846 :— Porsifor F, Smith, Colonel. John C. Fremont, Lt. Colonel George S. Burbridge, Major. W. BH. Loring ‘. Captain. Winslow F, Sanderson, Ohio, ns Stephen Tucker, Mississippi, Samuel H. Walker, Henry C. Pope, George B.Crittenden, Stephen T, Mason Johan §. Simonton, Texas, Kentucky, do ginia, John B. Backenstoss, Mlinois, Bela M, Hughes, Missouri, Noah Newton, Ohio, Lieute’t. Benjamin S. Roberts, Towa, ay Llewelle’ New York, M. E. Van Buren, Michigan, Andrew Porte Pennsylvania, ‘Thomas Ewell ‘Tennessee, William W, T; Indiana, John G, Walk Missouri, ‘Thomas Duncan, Minois, Andrew J. Lindsay, Mississippi, Spear 3. Tipton, Indiana, Ay a omas Claibourn, jun., Tennessee, 2d Lieute’t. South Carolina, « vT y omas Davis, Julan May, Dist. Columbia, F. 5. K. Russell, Michigan, Murry Morris, Dist. Columbia, Lane, Maryland, Rogers, Ohio, The officers of the 24 Regiment Dragoons confirmed, excopt Major Walker, Phe Opinions and Fee War. [From the Toronto Globe, War, so long threatened, has at length broke out ina portion of North America. The United States and Mexico $ In Canada, on the od by several . The Washington islators have engerly hold of the opportunity for nging their country into all the miseries of war. Tho » del Norte is alleged, in the President's Message, to be the boundary between Mexico and Texas ; but this is denied by some members of Congress. The vote of 50,000 men, and ten millions of dollars, was done ina storming passion at Washington—a state of mind gene rally followed by regret and remorse. in pitched battle we do not think the Mexicans will have any chance with the troops of the United States ; but in their own country: they will be formidable oppo- nents, especially if led by European officers. Still, it seems doubtful whether the Mexicans really meditate a protracted struggle with the United States, unless they are backed by Great Britain er France. It is extremel: probable that France may interpose her good offic to bring about a settlement of the differences. Great B. tnin would certainly do so, but the state of the Oregon negociation reacers this impossible, however,that © itain will not look quietly on and see Mexico subdued or farther dismembered. The safety of her West India possessions and North American Provin- © s that this should not be allowed. And, be- ish people will look with horror on the ex- tension of slavery, which would be the consequence of farther encroachments on the Mexican territory. {Wrom the Quebec Mercury, May 23.] ‘The following particulars of an engagement between the army of occupation and the Mexicans, reached us this morning, in the New vertiser. We do not place much reliance upon the fide- y ofthe account, but look upon it rather asan exag gerated statement to spur on lagging incipient heroes, to win their laurels and run the gauntlet o! mito prieto, onthe banks of the Rio Grande. ‘They are upon the authority of passengers, not written. “Perspiring young heroes” seem to be few in number; | especially siuce the accounts received of the defeat of Capt. Walker’s sortie partie. The N. O. Picayune says, there were never seen, at one time, so many persons with their arms in sli &s were to be met with lately in the streets of that city ; the editor enquires if the drafting of the militia has caused this brachial malady. So patriotic are our neighbors, we read that some Ame- rican’ in Havana are fitting out privateers, with Mexican letters of marque, to prey upon the commerce of their native country, Vew York Herald of the 13th, has The the following rem “ One of the first effe s of this campaign, opened as it is with such gloriouw ictories, will be felt throughout the governments of Europe. ‘The bravery, numbers, courage, indomitable perseverance and extraordinary unanimity which has prevailed among the American peo- ole in this erisis, will teach European governments to yewnre how they interfere in matters on this continent iter. We have no doubt the events on the Rio already developed, will create consternation po! among the of Europe, as much as it will create a feeling of ext namong the struggling people. Let the advantage acquired be carried to the gates of Mexico itself.” animity indeed ; sixteen volunteers from “conscription,” grove what amount of » is likely to be produced by these “ glo- rious victories” upon the monarchies of Europe. {From the Montreal Herald, May 26.] One of the physical wonders upon which the scienti- fic have been at ali times, most inclined to dilate, and which the vulgar have been ever most prone to admire. is that extensibility of matter which enables the gol beater to make so great a show out of'so small a quanti- ty of metal. It is not less remarkable how very large a space may be covered by avery little glory. The last news from the States furnishes a good illustration of what may be done in this way. A canonnade has taken place from an intrenched camp, in which it was impossi: Pio that any body could be hit by the return fire—a cou- nle of embiasures have been knocked intoone, and agun as been dismounted, (forthe other parts of the vicnry are, as yet, very doubtful) and this suffices to furnis ough tinsel, not only to cover the whole of the army with more imaginary orders, than ever decked the con- queror of Italy, bat alsd to. leave a large, lump to be beat out for the individual adornmentiof fif- ty thousand people in the Park at New York. Of course, all this glitter cannot be put on for not » It is true, stars, Crosses and epaulettes are pretty enough in themselves, but that is not their main object. All these thing: ut the livery of Mars—the index of the bloody-minded th; and it is not wonderfu efore, that the New Yorkers felt them- selves mor ocious than is their wont, when they found 1 y decorations glittering ‘in thi Of course, England is to be totally demolis! doubdttul whether France can be allowed to nationality much longer ; but, as to Russia, we need only say, that she conceives she has a right to a few ice bergs ou the American continent, to point out the alarm- ing fate that necessarily awaits her. Where the march of Liberty is to stop is not yet determined upon, but it is confidently expected that, before the end of this Presi- dentship, ‘the heroic, strong-minded Polk will be dissolv- ed in tears—because there is nothing more to annex. Whether all these magnificent ideas will be carried out, may be, perhaps, doubted ; but who can doubt the power of the poetic imaginations that have given them birth 7 ‘We fear, however, that, like other poets, the Gothamites owe some part of ‘their inspiration to intoxication, and the beverage that has turned their brain is inordinate vanity. Stull, though this be but a thin potation, they could not refrain from drinking the health of those at whose expenso the entertainment was provided. Accord- ingly, we find a resolution worthy of the occasion, con- taining a full avernge quantity of nonsense. Here it i Be it further Resolved, That the thanks of the citizens of New York be, and they are hereby presented to Gen. ‘Taylor, and the officers and soldiers under his command, for the consummate skill and undaunted courage dis- played by them on the 4th instant, in an engagement with and defeat of the enemy before Matamoras, which has decked with fresh laurels the gallant general and his brave officers and soldiers, and covered the American arms with unfading glory.” We hope, for General Taylor's sake, that he may be alive and ju a condition to receive this same vote of thanks, when it reaches the Rio Grande, but the last accou: rendered that somewhat doubtful. In the meantime, it justice to say, that the thing was kept up with a great “eal ot spirit. ' As the evening drew on, the company be- camo more jolly, and several songs were volunteered. Among the periormers in this kind, was a Judge, whose ood fellowshi; appears to have entirely overcome his lignity. ssembly finally broke up “buoyant with enthusiasia” me of mind,often produced by so much jollification, but which too frequently leads gentlemen in- to trouble. Sante Fe, New Mexico, Emigration to Cali- forr [From the St. Louis New Era, May 1st Col. Russell has started on his expedition to California, and the prospect is that a heavy emigration will soon set into that country. [four navy in the Pacific acts with its usual energy and promptness, it is probable that by the time they arrive they will find that country in the posses- sion and under the control of Americans. ,.. rom the St, Louis American, May 18.) The Joba Golong, which arrived here yesterday, brought down two traders, Shaw and Pope, from the tra- ding post on the Little Missouri. ‘They left’ Fort George about five w ago—they bring no news of conse- quence. The streams above are very low. In the moun tains but little snow had fai uriug the winter. They met a large number of emigranis for Oregon and Califor- nia on their route. Several boats were preparing to leave the fort with a large lot of furs. (From the St. Louis Reveille, May 19.J For Santa Fe.—The steamer Denizen, on her recent trip from Pittsburgh to t lace, brought on board a num- ber of wagons and a quantity of goods, destined for Sante Fe. W not be surprised if they reach- ed their destination under a strong escort. Armijo’s new carriage, which wi en route for Santa Fe, may carry into new Mexico an American Governor. Private letters from Santa Fe, under date of 10th April, state that Governor Armijo has been appointed to the supreme military command of the province, and that Gen. Garcia Conde, who had been hourly expected, has declined visiting the province this year. The Cro} Lovisiaxa.—This, we believe, is the says the Planters’ (Attakaj s) Banner, we number of years. The planting of cane and corn has Sear iad we fear {he crops will be short. Cara, ‘ing scarce and if we not soon receive su, from the W est, the price will advange. It is now i 00 per barrel, and quite scarce at that. In fact, corn is now in demand, in St. Mary, and would sell readily. the Western people send us in supplies? ‘TusKatoota, A —The cotton crop, a8 far as I have hearts Th tiny tne vettest season, we had for a eard. Th | portion will be late; the stand is bad, and recently the fice have made theit appearance; yesierde however, havo been guite Warm and iit continues tows hope it will arrest ravages. Charleston Courier. We feel assured, | York Hercid and Commercial Ad: | f New York, Friday, May 29, 1846. Full and Official Particulars | oF THE G@REAT BATILAS ON THE | RIO GRANDE. PLANS OF THE FIELDS OF PALO ALTO, AND RESACA DE LA PALMA, ALSO, The Fortifications Opposite Matamoras, The Weekly Herald, to be ready at 8 o'clock to-mor- row morning, willbe one of the most interesting and valuable publications of the day. It will contain full and efficial accounts of the two great battles—the incidents of the engagements—a very correct plan of the fortifications opposite Matamoras, | showing the range of our cannon—an excellent plan of the fields of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, on which the brilliant battles were fought, with the position of the | two armies—and all the military and naval preparations throughout the Union. The correct and comprehensive plans were drawn on the spot, expressly for the New York Herald, by attaches of the Topographical and En- gineering corps Agents for newspapers can now send in their orders. Single copies in wrappers, ready for mailing, can be had at the desk at a sixpence each. This valuable publication will be ready to go to Eu- rope in the Britannia, that leaves Boston on Monday. All who feel an interest inthe bravery and success of the Anglo-Saxon race on this continent, will send the splen. did account in the Weekly Herald to the other side of the | Atlantic. In addition te this, those who wish to preserve the important events in the history of this great country, | | will find in this number all that they can desire. It is not | | too much to say that historians will be constrained to re- | fer to its columns in time to come Steam Ship Great Britain. ) ‘There begins to bea little anxiety felt for this steam | ship. It is supposed by many, that some slight accident has happened to her. It is to be hoped that she will soon | | make her appearance. This is her twentieth day at sea. | | Steamer Britannia. | The Long Island Railroad Company will despatch an | extra express train on Sunday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, for Boston, to take the mails and passengers for the Boston steamer that leaves this city on Monday. | Catholic Mission to Mexico—Bishop Hughes | an American Richelicu. A rumor has‘prevailed for some days past that | overtures have been made by the President of the | United States to Bishgp Hughes, of this city, to | go out to Mexico, in the capacity of ecclesiastical and pontifical agent or commissioner, bearing as- | surances from our government to the priesthood | of Mexico, that ix prosecuting the existing war with that country, the United States have no de- | | sire or intention to disturb the Catholic worship | in Mexico. This report has been industriously circulated by the friends and worshippers of Bishop Hughes himself,who probably desires such | amission. They think that by procuring these | reports to be circulated, they could manufacture | some public opinion to act on the President.— There is no manner of doubt that this constituted one of the subjects of deliberation at the late con- ference of Bishops, which sat with closed doors in Baltimore. Bishop Hughes, 4esh from that con- | ference, repaired to Washington—staid there a few days with a view to negotiate an arrange- | | ment; got a report circulated among the different newspaper correspondents in Washington; so that this thing, coming from all quarters of the Union | to the ears of the President, might induce him to | suppose that it was the great voice of ‘public opinion. Having set the ball in motion, he left | for New York, ostensibly for the purpose of hold- | ing a consultation on the subject, but really in or- der to give time to the manufactured dose of pub- | lie opinion which he had administered to the Pre- | sident to operate. That the design of sending a Catholic Bishop as special Envoy to Mexico, should have originated with Mr. Polk, is nearly, or very nearly, absurd. Mr. Polk is a Presbyterian—nay more, a strict oue. He isa man who does not entertain very | enlarged ideas on any subject, and least of all, on religious matters. Religious prejudices are apt to narrow down men’s soulsinto a most Lillipu- | tian compass, and Mr. Polk’s is not very large at best. Such an idea as the mission of Bishop Hughes could never have occurred to him. i We highly esteem the Bishop as a pious and ta- lented divine. But his nature has that alloy in it | that drew the angels down from Heaven. His present station—the bishopric of New-York—does not satisfy the cravings of his high ambition. He is the most prominent Catholic divine on this con- tinent, and he looks not only toa Cardinal’s hat, | but even beyond it, perhaps to be Pope of Ameri- | ca. Could the Catholic Church of Mexico be blended with that of the United States, and that by his intervention, the immediate reward would be a Cardinal’s hat, with the tiara and triple crown in perspective. The Bishop does not over | estimate the importance of a union between | the two Churches. The established Church of Mexico possesses vast wealth, and its power and | influence over the body of the people are prodi- | gious. The established Church of Mexico constitutes the most remarkable feature in the history and government of that country. Although stripped of some of the wealth and splendor it possessed | before the revolution, it still exerts a powerful sway in all matters of State policy—a circum- stance that must be taken into account in drawing conclusions as to the future prosperity of the Mex- | ican Republie. At the period of the Conquest of Mexico by Cortés, the revolting rites of the Aztec worship prevailed. Human beings were immolated, and even eannibalism was practiced to some extent. As soon as the Spaniards gained the ascendancy, the mild doctrines of Christianity weaned the peo- ple from their horrible worship. Christian tem- ples supplanted the Aztec teocallis, and civilization took the place of barbarism. There is no doubt that the first missionaries who landed in Mexico were men of austere lives, and that they applied themselves to the work of cenversion with a zeal and piety which soon secured to their labors abundant success. The Catholic Church in Mexico was, at that time, a missionary church—such as the same church is in the United States at this day. Its members were men selected for their talents an& piety, whose lives were marked by voluntary | poverty and chastity; and hence the grent success that attended their efforts, and the influence they gained over the minds of the Indians. Nor did they use this influence for unworthy purposes.— They were always remarkably zealous in promo- ting the interests of the poorer classes, and in in- terposing the authority of the church between | the oppressor and his victim. This increased their influence more and more, and the practice which has long obtained in Catholic countries of | pious persons endowing monasteries and con- vents, at their death, as atonement for the sins of a life-time, as well as the pious custem of orna- _ menting the altars and shtines with gold and pre- cious stones, soon threw into the coffers of the | church a vast income, both in real estate and personal property. The Catholic Church soon became the estab- lished church of Mexico. The numbers of its in- ad < 1 dare the nco- Salints ewe rosmatiy- talus siuone Se erase agents, editora, reporters, and critics, to extort This fact explains the unwillingness of the cler- | the circulation of French journals in this country. | money from ‘Templeton, the vocalist, to the gy to\ountenance the revolution. By the: Ot that movement they lost a large portionof wealth and influence, although they haye | and religious sentiments—printed in the Frenc! sufficiency of both for the promotion of the | language—and addressed to the French people, | rests of religion. | and,all those who read the language, in New York But it is not to be supposed that they use their and through the country. But ,.unforeseen“diffi- | wealth for unworthy purposes. The numaber of | culties having taken place, it stopped a few days j their charities is immense. Their ears are al- | ago. Measures are now in operation t2 appeal | Ways open'to the voice of indigence and walt, | to the French population, and to resuscitate it, if and they have been for some time engaged in or- | possible. ganizing schools and colleges for the instruction | For many years past there have been journals, | of the people. At these colleges and schools, day | in the French language, published in New York, pupils are instructed, free of expense, and the | besides several in New Orleans,where there exists children of the wealthier classes alone are charg- } 2 large. French population, But hitherto there ed fees for their education. | has'been'a great complaint against the New York But notwithstanding the charitable outlay re- French journals, in consequence of the narrow quired for the purposes of alms-giving and educa- | doctrines advocated, and the illiberal principles tion, the prdPerty of the church is still enormous. | put forth by them. These principles are directly Their wealth between real estate, personal pro- the reverse of the principles of the French people perty, floating capital, the ornanaents of the in America, or the great mass of the French peo- shrine, &c., &c., may be safely estimated at $80,- | ple on the old continent. Since the commence- 000,000. “Of this the real estate does not amount ment of Le Franco-Americain, by Monsieur Réné to over $18,000,000. The number of the religious of both sexes, amounts to7,200—divided as follows:— sees 2,000 y 3 Regular clergy. ++ 1,700 Of the latter, the Franciscans are the most nu- merous. The number of conventual establishments is as | follows :— | Franciscans. 68 peri Fs uy Mercedarios. 9 Carmelites. 6 Before the revolution, the clergy were of the they have sprung mostly from the body of the | people, and it is natural that they should side with the lower orders against the landed aristocracy. The soldiers spring from the same rank with the ernment; for, an important branch of the govern- ment, the clergy must still be considered. This military, must exercise an important influence on the future destinies of Mexico. The number of Catholics in the United States may be estimated in round numbers, ate sia ++ 2,000,008 vhurche: 676 Priests. . 709 Bishops. .... : 2 Nuns and other sisters—not over. 150 Archbishop. ...... 1 Chnrch Property. . ++ + «$1,000,000 | It will easily be perceived that Bishop Hughes’ | successful agency in settling our present difficul- | ties with Mexico, and thus paving the way for the | blending of the Mexican and American Catholic | churches intoone, would be the highest stepping stone to his own advancement. Bishop Hughes, we fear, was formed by nature for a politician rather than a priest. Politics was the rock upon which the bark of Woolsey’s life | was shattered. It was the bane of Richelieu’: noble nature, Better imitate the humility of such men as Fenelon and Cheverus, than follow in the track of those false, though dazzling lights; which like the ignes fatui of the swamp, glean but for the purpose of leading the unwary traveller to destruction. The annexation of Mexico would, | undoubtedly, unite the Catholic churches of both | republics into one—with an aggregate property | of $100,000,000—and a ‘population of 10,000,000, belonging to one sect of Christianity. This would | disturb the religious balance of power in such a | great republic, and might furnish pious politicians | with a weapon of mych influence, mischief and | danger to the Protestant community. Education and intelligence would be all in all, in such a con- | dition of things. We are, however, in favor of | sending Bishop Hughes to Mexico, as the Presi- | dent’s legate—or would be willing to vote for a | Cardinal’s hat to him, or even support him as the candidate for American Pope, in order to get rid of his agitation in this community. | N.B.—The beautiful novel of Maturin, called the “Last of the Aztecs,” is worth reading about these days. | counts reached England that the British arms had | achieved a brilliant victory over the Sikhs in In- | dia, whose numerical force was as three to one compared with the force of the British, the Eng- lish press, in the midst of its rejoicings, hinted to the people of this country, that it hoped the moral | effect of the lesson administered to those savages, would not be lost upon us, intimating at the samo time, that in case of hostilities growing out of the Oregon question, the same lesson would be taught us. This threat was little thought of at the time, for no people know better than the English do, the material of which Yankees are made. There are certain trifling little incidents connected with the war of the revolution, and also with the war of 1812, that proved to their own satisfaction, at those periods, that it was far better to be at peuce than at war with us. We now have it inour power to return the | compliment to them. Our little army of fifteen hundred men, achieved a far more brilliant victo- | ry, over a greater enemy, in point of discipline | and numbers, than the British did over the sava- gesof India. It dared to attack an enemy well provided and disciplined, and numbering 8,000 | men, in_the teeth of a well-manned battery, | by one impetuous charge,that drove all before it, captured the enemies guns at the point of the bayonet, | took 300 prisoners, among whom were several of- the dead and wounded. And this too, be it re- membered, over a foe that has been in constant war fora period of twenty-five years. Let us hope, therefore, that the moral of this terrible lesson will not be lost upon the people of England. Let the powers of Europe, who are itching to have a hand in the affairs of this conti- nent, bear in mind that we have in the United States more than a million and a-half of men, of the same spirit, and moulded in the same mould, as those that have achieved the brilliant victories on the Rio Grande. Let M. Guizot and the British Premier reflect upon the consequences that would follow any attempt to establish a balance of power on this continent, or to erect a monar- chy on the ruins of Mexico. Let them reflect that we could in the course of six months, raise an army of one hundred thousand men, that for bra- very and courage have never been excelled. | clergy, and there is, consequently, a bond of union | * bsg between these two important brances of the gov- | and | coalition of sentiment between the clergy and the | | family and dyn: | those of the | justice on which they are Masson, he has opened a correspondence with the leading republicans in Fraace—those attached to the French party—and in one of his numbers we find the following important letter addressed to him by one of the members of the Chamber of Depu- ties, and who is, also, one of the leaders of the re- publican party of that Chamber—comprising thir- ty members in all—forming the extreme left:— Mx. Rene Masson, ecarhieginietecal Editor of Le Prance-Americain, New York. Drag 81m anv Fetrow Crtizex.—] have just now been handed your programme, and for the packet joes to-day. 1 have, therefore, only time to write you a fow lines in haste. 4 The principles promu: ted therein, are those which | most influential classes, and consequently favored | pol resp og tage this is saying that you are Tight in | Spain and the aristocracy. Since that period, | bors, on , for accomplishment of your patrio the sympathies and active ocoperelion of the Wivee de Fan ace tices abit tata Sih ‘es, sir, you are 8a) , that tl | of the ‘world, France and ihe merican union. ane best constituted for agreeing together. Their instincts, their sentiments, their wishos, their interests, their posi- tions, and circumstances even, bind them to each other in vidential manner. ‘his thought is, with us, that of all intelligent minds, of all hearts sincerely devoted to the greatness, and bane tee spasrensenee a jus your prospectus, whicl ive just communica- ted to the friends che areon the same bench with me, in the Chamber of Deputies, has been received with a lively satisfaction; so much so, that if we had some hours before us, you would receive the unanimous proof of it, which, however, one of the next packets: will ing you. Be, therefore, assured, if a . ros design, that our ardant idiot vilhescomtoe een wishes will accompany you. sociate mankind? To give more ahd m fe t s truth, that all alliagoes of kings are ‘week ‘and os changing’as the conveflences 'y, which form their basis; whilet will be asimmoveable as equity and unded ? in the density of their masses, See rather in witness of this ople And nations themselv. begin to comprehend this ! 0) en rumors and the tnceaflg fermentations Seite and Germany, the heroic boldness of Poland, the mena- cing convulsions of Spain. All these sublime efforts are the laborious parturition of democracy, and the union of Let cach of us, therefore, iter de and activity, Let each of ue labor towards the lution of the great problem of human fraternity, without minding those who pretend, that to separate a people from their government, is, in the eyes of. foreigners, the act of a bad citizen. No, no. No sophistry can persuade the world, that in the last questions pending between the gmacons _— ne — Britain, Fae overnment of ce cau r r w pics my pert whic! dignity and Thus to blame France, says one, is to give to foreign- er an accom: ers asad idea of her ; for it is supposin; 3 she has me the courage to labor according to his plice of a government which overthrow. You feel as I do, sir, rious one. A nation suffers a lon; recourse to extreme measures, end braving all the ha- zards sige er these violent eruptions which move empires. We should not, therefore, draw conclusions from the present patience and resignation of France, for it would be saying that she was always in a close com- musty sfaympethy: with the elder branch, because sho took fifteon years to drive that branch away. I shall not end, sir, without telli you, that the testi- mony which | have received from the two persons of dis- tinction you indicated to me, ts excellent. The remem- brance they have of your character and your talents is a that such an objection is not a se- time before having sure guaranty to them of the success of your onte: Accept, dear sir, and fellow-citizens, the expression of my sincere sentiments of consideration and devotedness. 1) LEDRU ROLLIN, Di Honorary Member of the National Instivute Thie ¢ of Washington. This is @ most important movement, not only as regards French journalism, but also in reference | to future political events in this country and France. The new French journal, being in sym- pathy with the great masses of the French popu- lation in the United States, who are generally re- character, if the French population turn outin its support. It can concentrate and my er- gies,and those ideas, which peculiarly belong to the French population in this country. The sympa- thy between the French American population, and the French population itself in France, will be increased by the opening of this communica- tion between the French journal in this city, and | the organs of the French population at Paris. *Tis true the Franco-Americain, appears to be conducted with a great deal of fairness, liberality and talent. Its principles are openly avowed; and we have no doubt it will in a short time reach a most extensive circulation, and supersede that of any other journals less liberal in their opinionsand principles. In the present war with Mexico, it boldly advocates the American side of the question ; while its rival takes every oppor- tunity to depreciate, ridicule, and insult the American cause and its able defenders, desig- | nating the war as a “ monstrous imprudence?— placed so as to sweep all within its range, and | ficers of the highest rank, and piled the field with | monstrous impudence, we say. In consequence, therefore, of the difficulties of the Franco-Americain, a number of Frenchmen professing liberal principles, deeply moved at the situation in which Mr. Réné Masson, the editor of | that paper, is placed, being obliged, by unfore- seen circumstances, to suspend its publication, assembled in haste,and unanimously resolved, on the day of its suspension, to call together their countrymen and subscribers to the Franco-Ameri- cain, on Friday (this) evening, at 7 o'clock, P. M., in one of the rooms of Mr. Bonnard, restau- | rateur, No. 5 Nassau street, in order to devise the | means of supporting in an efficient manner, a paper which may be considered as the only in- dependent organ of the Franco-Americaine popu- lation. At this meeting, means will be proposed to enable Mr.Masson to continue, without any fur- ther delay, the publication of his paper, taking care at the same time, that this patriotic act will not become onerous to those who will take a part init. We wish it success. Frenchmen, as well as Americans, ought to attend. Proranation.—The Union, the administration organ at Washington, is holding a controversy with one of the obscure city papers, concerning the polities of the officers of the army and navy. | In this disgusting wrangle, the names of the gal- | lant men who have lately given away their lives it not the first duty of democracy to labor in fact to | compact, the secret agitations of Ireland, the un- | If in defiance of all this, they will dare to inter- pin defence of their country, are wantonly dragged fere, we can assure them in advance, they will | in, thus befouling their memories with the slime regret the step, and reap the fruits of their te- | of miserable party politics, and jarring upon the mority, by suffering the most inglorious reverses, | already agonized feelings of their relatives. and losing every foot of European dominion in | We have never seen a more revolting instanoe America. ‘Canada and Cuba would fall in less | of the vile heartlessness of party politics, These Tue License Law—Cozrectioy.—We intima. | °f the dead; but, like the Gouls, of the ope ted in yesterday's Herald, that the late Recorder, | tear open the new- grave, so as'to glut the to defend the suits which are now being brought, | Cold bodies of the deceased. It ism melancholy under the new license law, against the retailors | 81d. shameful exhibition, “Like the toad which their services gratuitously. We understand this | and grows fat and bloated on the decaying corrup- is not the case, as these gentlemen have had no | tion of frail mortality, thoee partizans would feed | stitutions and ministers increased in proportion to the spread of the religion. The influence it exer- | cised over the vast body of the people made itself | felt at court. It soon came to pass that no politi- cal step of importance was taken without the con- | currence of the clergy. The Church becaine the most important arm of the government. It was always the policy of the rulers to bow to its au- than six months. partizan editors not only wrangle over the graves and William M. Price, Esq., have been engaged | Unhallowed partizan appetites on the soarcely yt of brandy, &c., in Brooklyn—having tendered | ™&keshisslimy resting placein dead men’sgraves, understanding of the kind with the liquor dea- | 0 the posthumous fame + ng mae lers. Our informant must have been misinform- | have died nobiy for their tiled porto ed on this point. We suppose, however, that Mr. Price and the ex-Recorder have no objec- tions toaccept a fee, and defend the liquor men, in the regular way of doing business. | those editors have inflicted disgrace on the Ame- rican press, and we hope to see their unfeeling heartlessness properly rebuked. n.—Fletcher Webster, to deliver the 4th of Jul; Authorities in Boston. ° | Anew paper has been recently started, professing | | to adopt and promulgate the most liberal Politica and over, ,and, failing in i their purpose, then poche - using his and defaming his repu- inst xttractattention from the homor- able portion of the press throughout the land. On this subject, we find the following paragraph in the Albany Atlas, the organ of Governor Wright in this State :— Imposition on Immicraters—The New York papers contain an exposition by Mr. Templeton, the » of the Ca to extort money from by reporters a1 others. One man sues*him for services in procuring pyaar Ri Dp wc acai ae iy Ee tke esk fap” The system of extortion and “black mail” which has received the most extraordinary de- velopements during the last few days, can be traced so fac back as ten years ago—to the time of Wood, the vocalist, who, by a similar act of atfo- city, at that time was heoted from the stage, without the public knowing the reason why. There was a man, at that time, of the name of Hart, who died several years ago, who acted as | agent and critic, and had aecess to the columns of many of the newspapers of those days. He picked a quarrel with Wood, the vocalist, because ‘Wood would not submit to his extortion ; and, by means of false statements in the newspapers, con- trived to have that distinguished vocalist driven off the stage of the Park theatre. Similar attempts have been made, during the last few years, to extort money, by the musieal critics and reporters attached to the disreputable portion of the press. One attempt was made upon Fanny Elssler— another was made upon Mr. Braham—another | upon Ole Bull—and we lzave no doubt, from what | we have heard, that similar attempts have also been made upon De Meyer. Templeton is not the only artist that has suffered in this way, from the rapacity, the treachery and {infamy of his own countrymen, or the black mail critics, who failed in plucking him as they would a wild goose, or a prai- rie chicken. We could relate facts and in- stances ignumerable, during the last ten years, showing the villamy of the “black mail’ reporters, and “ black mail” critics, who, wit!sout any contzol over the newspapers of this city, yet contrive to have an influence on the disreputable portion of it, and inflict injury on amiable and distinguished artists. The attempts of Clirehugh and McLachlan upon or the combinations of | Templeton, as imdicated in the documents of the suit which we have already published, and in the letters of the other, are the most re- | markable of the long series, that have distinguished the annals of this city for the last ten years. Itis unfortunate that Templeton should have been the victim of such a set of “ friends,” as he seems to have fallen amongst. He has been as unjortunate as the “man who went from ‘Jerusalem to Jericho,” and fell among the “ black mail” levi- ers of Palestine. Templeton, through the whole period of his career in Europe, never had any difficulty before he fell among his own country- men in the enlightened and liberal city of New York. But the exposition of this affair, has set- led its character on the minds of the community. In a few days, we presume, Templeten will again commence his concerts; and we have no doubt that he will be more crowded, and raptu- rously applauded, even, than before these at- tempts were made te plunder his earnings—to destroy his good name—and to hold him up to hatred, because he would not submit to manifest extortion and impudence. Wig-makers and bar- bers will have to return to their own trades again. Genera Taytor.—The brilliant victories re- cently achieved ‘by the American arms, under General Taylor, continue to be the theme’ of praise among all our people, without distinction of party. These victories were achieved in the face of the most overwhelming disadvantages, in point ofnumerical force, situation of the battle ground and other circumstances, and reflect the highest credit on our brave army. It proves that the energy, bravery and patriotism which charac, terize the Anglo-Saxon race, are prgserved by pe MS hs | publicans, ought and will undoubtedly supersede | their descendants on this continent; and, when | Tae Victories on tHe Rio Granps—Twei Mo- | the circulation of all its competitors ofa different | Rat Errect on Forrtcn Powers.—When the ac- occasion requires, burst forth with impetuosity that defies opposition. While we accord full praise tothe brave army that has so honorably vindicated the American honor, we must bear witness to the coolness, bravery and intrepidity that have marked the councils of General Taylor, for to the wise plans of this celebrated military commander, the American people are mainly indebted for the lustre that surrounds ou: arms. General Taylor is a native of Kentucky, and | honorably distinguished himself in the war of 1812. He is now, we believe, about fifty-eight years of age, and possesses a martial and noble appearance. We recollect seeing him a few years since, at Niagara Falls, and thought his countenance expressed, in a great degree, the | benevolence, virtue and firmness of Washing- ton’s. It was honest, open and commanding, and bore evidence of a benign, philanthropic and benevolent man—a man who was capable of dis- tinguishing himself in any emergency. Notwith- standing the innumerable difficulties in which General Taylor has been placed, from the time he pitched his camp on the Rio Grande until the recent glorious victories, he has maintained a coolness and bravery, alike honorable to himself as acommander, and to the country which gave | him birth. Kentucky has reason to be proud of him, and we trust the whole country will not be backward in awarding him the fruits of his bravery. New Yorx Leoat Osserver, For Juxzr.—We are pleased to see this periodical maintain the high reputation it has won for itself. The present num- ber contains some very valuable matter and cases of great interest from our courts, besides all the recent decisions from Westminster Hall. In ad- Chaneellor Kent :— Drar Si Thave now finished the perusal of the three volumes of the New Ye Observer, which creche you the other day, 1 have been exceedingly iw < ed in their contents. yy contain ‘eka oath BI ges society volumes of Re accessible, and do not kor Stie Information of the that afford more new and valuable T think the nt American as well as decisions. ink, the Tezoice sim that view ), and deserving of the ral nage ars respectfull: SAMES KENT. area, OF the Nc, Legal Observer. Mart.—The great Southern mail is, hereafter, we are happy to learn, to arrive here at noes @nstend of two o'clock in the afternoon. This will enable the merchants to reply to letters received on the snme day. It will be beneficial in’a variety of ways. — Sporting Intelligence. In consequence of the unfavorable and unsettled state ofthe weether, and the condition of the course, the spring meeting of the New York Jockey Club will not commence until Tuesday next ; and, instead of three days sport, only two is now promised. The greet four mile race, between Fashion and Orator, is off; a secondary animal is substituted. Ho may be a good one, worthy of such a competitor, but the factis yet tobe known. This takes place on the second day, Wednesday, Wasuincton Jocner ere Races—Tump Dar—Re- Col. W. R, Johnson's br. horse Protection. . Col. Francis "s . colt Belzebub dashed “ae —Ist heat, 6: (Richmond Engq.,May 27. Mar 20.—Common Puras—Ist Part.—65, 73, 65, 77, 85, gab = 317674 ~Seor" | Kean took her favorite character of fon, and)Mr. Kean of Adrastus. We have so uently borne testi to the perféetion of performers, ly that their performances last even hi we cam onl; > fully warrant flatte! so bestowed MPN oA og ARES ¥ e 2. nd; at the request of numerous of the "8 5. 5 See great tragedy, “Richard. the Boweay Turcatae.—Night after night is the Bowery crowded with the taste and intelligence of the city, all Dean-mad—filled with enthusiasm at the great powers of the charming young actress to whom the State of New- York claims the honor of having given birth. She last night ay ‘as the Lady Al in the tragedy of “ June Shore,” and her e of the part was received with the same unbounded appl.use that has hitherte attended her career. There isa freshness and origivalty about her acting that is truly delightful in the present age of cold artificiality and unmeaning rant. Faults are by no means scarce, though even these are not the blemishes Sr tondirmed snd itjudicious imitation, but the necessary result of imperfect cultivation. Withcontinued care and rseverence in the path which she bes 20. glorigusl en- red upon, Miss Dean cannot fail to ‘one of sha greatest actresses of the age. To obtaia this high rad en- viable reputation, howe she must not rest, gontent | with present commendation, nor it her tents to be enervated by the flattery of unwise friend’, “‘q’9 the general desire, Miss Dean will appear to-night once more as ‘ Pauline,” in the " Lady of ‘Lyons; a charac: ter which affords an excellent oppor’unity for the displa: of her genius. The performanc’,s are to conclude wil the nautical drama of * Lafit'.¢ »» Mr. J. R. Scott per sonating the great pirate. T 4 predict a full house on this | occasion would be to foret ali ‘a sure thing.” | Gazenwicu TutatR%.—The spirited and pleasing per- | formances at this delightful theatre continuo to attract the amateurs of the “West End,” and under Mr. Tom- | linson’s able management, the summer season promises to be highly productive to this establishment. The piecos selected for last nigiat were such uliar! suited to ploy gen ote public, while for y evening, on the c¢casion of the benefit of that meritori- ous and charming actrese, Miss Julia Drake, such a bill of attractions, and such a concourse of talent to aid her for her benofit , has never perhaps before been presented inone itm the play-going public. We hope to eee a house , not only to this ample prepa- ration mac ¢, but to merits of Lp cspes ai ed creature, whose benefit it is. We hope to see the wich thronged from ceiling to parterre, by the patrens of oun Pe ndability, and the liberal encouragers of native Th Ca stux Ganvex.—The splendid and spacions saloon of Cas‘Ao Garden is open every evoning, and visiters are en- | pin ap Lertamenceeet a pest ———— a ‘aestra, and with songs sung ina maste! ‘aanner by Mr, Holman. The saloon fs splondidly lighted | with gas, and from its admirable consiruction, ings, and tho airiness of its situation, is one of the most delightful places of evening resort. Wines, julaps, cob, | lers, punches, ices, and every description of refreshment | are promptly served by the waiters, and there is | on which can in any way conduce to the | entertainment of the Visiter. The entertainments of last | evening consisted of the grand overtures to “Zampa,” | “La Gaza Ledra,” ‘La Muette de Portici,” the overture | to“Oberon,” and several beautiful marches and airs, to. gether with two songs by Mr. Holman. Axtoanint anp Tomas1, the distinguished members of the late Italian opera, are now in this city en route from Havane to Europe. Many of their friends and ad- | mirers are desirous that ay eee give aconcert before they leave for England, which may be in a few weeks.— Cannot it be attemnted ? ‘Temrieton.—Templeton resumes his concerts about the middle of next week—probably Wednesiay. He Brings Soe. quite anew musical entertainment,” | the Recollections of the Opera, comprising all the gems of the beautiful operas he formerly performed, at the Italian Soe Feith the great Mahener ! This will be a at indeed. It is announced inthe editorial columns of the St. Louis pers, that the grand (hice of De Meyer has arrived in city from New Orleans. The great musician him. self will soon follow his instrument. He gave two com certs in Natchez onthe 14th and 16th instant, to large audiences, Mr. Manus’ Concent.—This affair takes place to night ‘at the Apollo Saloon 2; Madame Pico was to give a concert in Providence last evening. Sands, Lent & Co.’s American Circus are to exhibit in Resse tha on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next wee! New Orera House 1x Bostox.—The new Boston, new being constructed with such remarkable y, ist 1d the Tremont Opera House. Rogers, that scientific architect, is said te have taken pains in perfecting his plans, and the whole is to be finished in the most modern and approved style, combining elegance and comfort. It will have three ci of boxes, and ae- commodate a larger audience than did the late ‘Tremont theatre. Its jon is regarded as very central and ad- vantageous, and its management has been offered to and br ay? by our own American actor, Hackett, whe will also be one of its lessees. The contractors for the build- ing have submitted to meer xrealtion, from the proprie- tors, that it shall be completed by September next. Tue Rev. Mx. Heaver’s Lectuar at tHe STanerna- cur Last Eventnc.—We have a report ef this lecture in type, but are compelled, by press of matter, to omit it. ANNIVERSARY oF THE CoLUMBIAN PeITHOLOgIAN Bo- emry.—The fortieth anniversary of the Columbian | thologian Society was held last evening at Palmo's House. This isa literary society, composed of the stu dents of Columbia College, and has the cers: President, Levi Lockwood ; Elias G. Brown. ‘The house was filled to overflowing by Pil fom audience, composed principally of of the students. A band was ,in attendance played between the orations,some very fine music. of the President commenced the exercises of evening. Mr. Lockwood stated that the society had been formed for the purpose of lite: improvement. Mr, Lockwood’s address was ly upon the spirit of our age, in which he took a very correct and view of the wild theories taught and adopted in concluded b; that the onl; 5, H i & 3 3, é #8 ’ Eee refi After a piece of music b; | rature was delivered by E 2 was a vel rior address, and reflects great credit suj 5 | the Young orator. The next oration was upon ‘oss, ie me ES 8 Carpenter. G. The Sth, an oration, ‘ Sound public morale only sefeguard of liberty.” The 6th, by John wood, Jr., on the “ Course of Reason.” The 7th, “ M! panne 4 e Ee Hoi | advertisement in another coll r column abduo- Sep rereedey s of an infant only 7 months old, belonging to Mr. T. H. Matteson, No. 26 sp street. | It is supposed to have been taken by an Irish girl, about | 20 years of age, by the name of Mary Cam ell, who | had been recently discharged from the service of Mr. | Matteson. Any Information that may lead to the re Mess oe age will greatly relieve the distracted | parents, | _ Finn at Harcem —A fire broke out Wednesdey | noon in a two story frame buil in 126th street, near 3d avent | etd | box Nassau Staxet.—Naseat never too wide a tho ror , in just mow td blocked up with om- | nibuses, wagons, kc., driven out of Broadway by the on there. Do, gentlemen of the Hon, and street inspectors, get that done as q Baxce Rossexy.—The barge B. C. Brainard was robbed on Wednesday night of two chests of tea. Le Srotex.—Tho bevicde$ F. aey 88 University ‘was rol a few quantity of silver spoons, knives and forks. Teaniate Accivent—Minacurovs Escare.—A terri ble accident occurred yesterday morning at the Public School No 1, in William street, a few doors beyond school-house is situated ly as | , Eaq., No. pope necessary to remove a of the school-house privy, rende: unstable. Yesterda: at Il o'clock, being the a number of the snale. sult en and he over the ate fore customary intermission, a were unthinkingly playing running of them were preci about fifteen feet. The mire fioor, when it gave way, aud six into the sink, a distance of The teschers, hearing boys, ‘ly ran to their assistance, lowered a Iadde: in about ten minutes all “ Bin She, Duteh seen thee, Jobin Joha Paucher, John F. Swanton, and Wan. former were conside injured, bruising and suffocation, while La pe ny nr mck Og oy of age, as = was a0 wn, caught him coat collar, ous je him until rob ‘None are sori in Court for the Correction of Errors. Present, the Lieut. Governorand 19 Senators. Mar 28.-- Wegdell et al. ox. Swer.—Mr. ed hie ‘on behalf for pot charged with this i Nuisance: : in the + - er en i Bay tye BS ‘The Peo: in consequence of the illness of Judge ‘Tue Groat-Bairain.—From a recent number of the London Mechanic’s ine, we learn that this ship in unde: for her voyage to New: weenie ars pteee’a enmity pu cou : and YY hich she ” It was Delieved that this Sood. Considerably Talude Ube bpeed of salling Denave—This is the name of a disease at present horses in Missouri. We are ine saysthe St. Louis Reporter, 7, © Bray eee keeper, that on one night last week, sixteen of his horses were taken with it, and in other stables many horses are afflicted with the same disorder. It makes ite attacks suddenly, the eyes swelling, and the whole take lle, gig, and low dot it's rapidly ‘al dis, sppenrudce of the Keans lest evening at the Park. Mrs.