The New York Herald Newspaper, May 11, 1847, Page 2

titution of 1824, and with no other difference save Vatine tor gue individual only. - it Me 4 same legislatures ‘shall at ouce-transmit to th election in a corti. fled Terres having been passed, it was at once signi fed te Congress, cheough #aminister, that Santa Anna jirous of assuming the command of the army im- Iediately and marching to the cast to provide for the hational defence. Comgress went at once into perma- nent session, in order to choose a substitute for the President. ‘The cleetion resulted in the choige of Senor D. Pedro Anaya. He received 60 v ‘and Gen. Al. monte 11, voting by Persom, and 19 votes against 3, counting by deputations. The result being promulgated. permission was granted that Senor Anaya should at once take the oath of office. This was on the Ist of On the 2d Senor Anaya entered upon his duties as President. He dispensed with the usual visits of con- xratulation and ceremony on account of the pressure of public business, Santa Anna loft the capital for the army at 2 o'clock P. M. the same day. Senor Auaya is a gentleman well faown in this city El Republicano says that the Mexicans have good ren. son to congratulate each other upon the selection; that he rendered services to the cause of independence ; that he stands well with the army ; and that the whole nation acknowledges his fitness for public affairs, his probity and his energy. He has never been an aspirant for this orany other office. The Republicano thinks him cal- oulated to unite all parte, and that the selection of him will confer credit upon the Congress. It thus con- cludes: “In the front of an enemy conquering and menacing, we conjure all Mexicans who love the honor and even the existence of their country, that henceforth they have but one party—that of independence ; and but one device—vengeance and war.” ‘The same spirit which is here indicated in El Repub- licano is evinced in the general tone of the press. We have the Diario del Gobierno of the 9h ult., the lead- ing article in which is a long homily Revenge or Death. The article points to one soure of the weakness of the nation in the war. As our arms advance, the different States seem to be providing means each to defend its own territory against us, ‘This policy is rebuked as suicidal, and the States are conjured to bring their contributions to the general Government which alone can effectually provide for the national de- fonce. The civil disturbances in the State of Mexico appear to have been brought to an end onthe Ist of April. ‘The pronunciados on that day consented to lay down their Arms definitively, although there had been no fighting for some days previous, ‘The session of Congress on the Ist ult. was disturbed by a crowd in the galleries, The deputies were grossly insulted, and it was with some difficulty that the galler- ies were cleared, when Congress proceeded with its busi- ness in secret session. On the 3d of April, President Anuya held a consulta- tion with various mili officers and other distin- guished individuals upon the propriety of fortifying the capital, The opinion most gonerally expressed was that the work should ;be commenced immediately, and the Republicano says that the Government had charged 1 nepal officer of the engineers to prepare a plan of for- fications, to be presented in a couple of days. A stage coach was robbed within a few miles of the capital,on the 2d of April, by ten men, supposed to be disbanded soldiers. ‘The foundry at Chapultepec is in active operation, it issaid, On the 4th ult, four cannon were cast thore; two 8-pounders and two large Paixhan guns, ‘We might extend these excerpts, but we forbear doing #0, inorder to inake room for two important documents, which possess peculiar interest at this moment. first is the address, in the nature of an inaugural, of Prosident Anaya to hiv countrymen ; the second is an important address of Santa Anna to Congress, The first discloses fully the views of the acting exccutive in regard to the war ; the second ix one of the ablest pro- ductions we have ever seen from the prolific pen of Santa Anna. He occupies such a position in Mexico, ix to incontestibly superior to all his countrymen at a general and a statesman, that it becomes usin the pre- sent,state of the relations of the two countries, to study well every thing which emanates from him, Citizen Pedro Maria Anaya, President Substitute of the Republic, to his fellow-citizens. Mexicans :—At @ moment in’ which the loss of Uhia and of Vera Cruz, in which the danger of the capital itselt obliges the worthy President of the Republic to vacate the government and take command of the army the vote of the representatives of the people has com. mitted to me the Executive power of the Union. Ever devoid of ambition, and deeply penetrated with the terrible difficulty of ‘existing circumstances, the imperious force of duty alone could impel me to accept the responsibility, But a citizen anda soldier, lowe to my country the sacrifice of repose, of life, and even of my reputation. The voice of patriotism cries to mo that it is necessary to save our country or to perish. The wat which devastates Mexico it for’ up the. most sacred of causes. The world contemplates with disgust Our neighbors of the ‘North converted into conquerors, to gain possession of a territory which the faith of trea. ties, which rights the most worthy of respect assure to ux Never was there a defence more legitimate, never a war more necersary. In it everything is at stake—our honor, aa well as our national existenee—the present and the rature. ‘The territory we have lost, the cities which have been bombarded, the blood which’ has so profusely flowed in this war—all constrain us to prosecute it, undismayed by reverses. It is necessary to prove that our name rauks with justice among those of the free people of the universe, Let us accept the trial to which Providence suijects us—that from great crises nations are rogene- | rated. This people cannot think of peace, because it involves its consent to the dismemberment of our country; it cannot think of the disgrace of our name, because the unworthy thought would proclaim that Mexico, ineap- ble of showing her valor and enduring sacrifices, is at the disposal of every people who can bombard her eit and march an army upon her territory. After such dis- grace, our independence would bea derision, our nation- ality transitory act. War, then, is the ery ot the peo- war is the policy of the government. o wage itsuccossfully but one elemest is necessary — union. ‘Too long bas our strength been wasted in sense- less conflicts; it is necessary to unite the whole against the foreiguer. In the name of the country | conjure al! Mexicans that they rally around the sacred standard of independence and the Repubtict; that they cease from those pernicious divisions which facilitate the pro- always prepared to expose in its Tonge me, my quiet, my health}and my earthly jons. want of fi.od and raiment, and with thelr tience when ican army has proved in the memopable the month of February that it is not deficient in either, Althongh for the reasons which I gave in my official despatch, | could not pursue the enemy, | had concentra- ted my forces in such places as offered samme, t of subsisting the troops, In the hope that the moment would shortly arrive when we could consummate our triumph. Such were my intentions, which | would have carried into effect had it not been forthe news which I received of two important events: First, the danger with which Vera Cruz was threatened; and, secondly, the revolu- tion which had broken out in the capital, and which obliged me to change my plans. The first’ showed me the necessity of sending assistance to Vera Cruz, one of the keys of the Republic, and its garrison having no- thing to sustain it but their heroism, could not out any length of time. ‘The second, informing me of a pro- nunciamento by which, to the scandal of all the world, Mexicans were going to. destroy each other, when the foreign enemy was threatening its independence from all sides, forced me to fly to the rescue to reestab- lish public order and tranquillity. To meet these two evils, of equal importance, it became necessary to re- turn with the army to San Luis, whence I ordered a re- spectable division to proceed to Vera Cruz, while} pro- ceeded in person to put astop to civil war, Men being irritated, the passions being excited and warm from the shedding of blood, there were few means to choose in consolidating a peace—there was but one, for me to take ah of the supreme power, occupying that seat to which the confidence of the representatives of the peo- ple might call me, and to which a respectable majority of the Congress did since appoint me. ‘To have vacilla- ted under sueb circumstances would have been a crime. On this account I yielded to necessity, ‘and assuming the reins of Governinent, | succeeded, by this costly sa- erifice, to put a stop to the fratricidal contest which was dividing us. But consistent with my principles, the submission which | made in taking charge of the first station of the Republic ceases as soon as the exigency which called it forth has passed. Order being reestablished, internal peace having been conquered, my filling the eminent sta- tion of President, would be a violation of the most solemn d sincere promises | ever made. In the face of the nation and of the whole world, | have stated that I am determined to fight the usurpers of our soil as long as there is the print of their foot left on our sacred soil. My sentiments, in conformity in every respect with my pledges, separate me from the Government, and cal me to the army, and in obedience to both I have d mined to march this week to Vera Cruz to take charge of the military operations, under the belief that the de- cree of the Government giving me the command of the army is still in force, but if it should have expired I sup- plicate most earnestly that it may be renewed. ‘The State of Vera Cruz, of which I know every inch, and which | love with intense fervor. as it is the place of my nativity, is invaded by the forces of the foreigner; its sufferings cannot be indifferent to me, because, a & Mexican, | feel the misfortunes of every State, and dou- bly of that State where I first saw the light. The su- reme Congress must be convinced that by every title it F necessary that 1 should march, in order that the Re- public may see me redeem my pledges, and that the army, whose faithful and inseparable companion I am in all its privations and dangers.and that finally m country may receive @ new proof that Iam always wil- ling to sacrifice myself in their service. Before concluding, | think it my duty to state clearly and openly my opinion respecting the war which we are maintaining, To no man isit given to lift the veil ef fu- turity, and noone can say what will be the result of the events which willpass under our eyes; but favorable or fatal, they must not influence our opinion, which must be based on other considerations. If Divine Providenca should have in store for us more trials—ifagain our fields should be devastated, our cities bombarded, our villages destroyed, our brave soldiers should die on the field of battle, and, even if fortune should be propitious, the calamities inseparable from war would be terrible, particularly when conducted with the barbarity and vandalism displayed by the Americans, without any mitigation of civilization, and to the disgrace of their arms; but fatal as ull these evils might be, far more per- nicious beyond comparison would be a peace forced upon us at this moment. Peace, yes, peace is what the nation wants, but a peace that must be won by our valor and constancy, bought by victories obtained by a people that detest oppression. A peace of this kind will save us, and make us respected by the powers that observe us, and give us the place due to the Mexican nation. Ifwe cannot obtain such @ peace it is better to bury ourselves under the ruins of our cities, and better to die than live without honor, As to myself, | am determined to breast the danger of the campaign, confident that my conduct will gaiv the approbation of my fellow-citizens. If I am crowned | by victory, and succeed in driving the enemy from our soil, I shall retire to private life, satisfied that I shall have rendered my country some service; or if the lead or steel should cut the thread of my life, I shall die con- tented, as I shall leave to my country an honorable memory, and to my children a name at which they need never blush. Present, Ke.. &e. ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA. To the Hon, Secretary of the Constituent Congress. Mexico, April 2, 1847. LATEST FROM VERA CRUZ. [From the New Orleans Picayune, May 3.) Wo have a copy of the American Eagle, from Vera Cruz, ofthe 22d ult., two days later than we have before seen.’ It contains very little news from the army, al- though there had been severel arrivals from it. General Shields was still alive atlast accounts, but if was thought Jeots of the invader, which excite smiles of criminal joy In those who count upon erecting a foreign throne upon the ruins of our conquered and humiliated country Mexicans :—I have not accepted power for the tri- umph of any party. ‘The government thinks only upon the common salvation. In its eyes, all generous opinion: are worthy of respect; all republicans are good sons of the country. Throughout my life, liberty, the Republic and federation: have been my caute; this cause | am xo- fend, not to forget. To’ this m my blood is to be devoted. = siaisahined Upon the banners of the enemy is inscribed, “ ‘To Con- quer or Die,” and in order that oureduntry may be inde- pendent, that the cause of our race may triumph, it is Necessary to oppose to this fatal inscription, Force and Liberty; itis necessary that our arms should thrust forth the enemy from our territory, and that our institutions should restrain them upon the frontier. Destined to a permanent rivalry, it is necessary, in order to struggle with them, that we beceme great and strong by that pow- er, which rules the universe—the powor of decvcsaas and civilization. In accepting power I have sworn to defend our inde- pendenceand our institutions. Tha oath is sacred, The | nation can confide in my loyalty and my honor. But | these are not sufficint to save us; the situation is diffi. | cult, and I should not have consented to accept the gi vernment, had | not hoped to be able to unite all our ef- forts against the common enemy. Independence de- mands the co-operation of all Mexicans, the sacrifice of | all animosities, the exercise of every virtue, the exertion | of all our energies | et the nation rise up it enter upon the struggle with the vigorous enthusiasm of the days of ie | ndence, and then the Vandals who have threatened | us shall repent of their rash iniquity. Victory will | crown our exertions, and we shall xpeedily have ‘a na- tonality assured. a name worthy of respect, a permanent existence secured. If, in the hour of danger and.of sa- crifice, we imitate the lofty virtues and the indomitable valor of our fathers, Mexico will be saved. Mexico, 3d April, 1847 Address submitted to the Supreme Constituent Con- by his Ewcelleney, the President of the United 8 of Mexic Excentent Sim of the reverses of our country in the war with the United States of America reached me, and I at once felt « strong desire to return to the Republic to comply with the duties which were due by me, as a Mexican and as soldier. The errors of an ‘Il-omened adminis- tration caused its full; the revolution which caused it turned its eyes towards the exile, opened to him the | door of his native soil, and implored his assistance. ‘That | voice reached my retreat—it made my heart exult, as | | only belong to my native country. J hastened my de- parture, I responded to the call that had been made upon me, and I kissed the shores of Mexieo with the en- | thusiasm of a devoted son who returns to the embraces | of his mother. On my landing at Vera Cruz, I addressed my fellow ci- tizens, stating to them the conduet I intended to pur- | sue, | assured them that the object of my return was | not to seek power; that | merely wished to combat inter- nal foes; and that, free from ambition, | did not return to live in ease and pleasure, but to submit to all the ri- gors of war. My actions hnve borne out my assertion. | | refused the Presidency which was repeatedly offered to | me. Without losing a moment | marched to San Luis | to partes cvey cia for the coniiiet which was about | , and which | expected wor i pride enter pected would humiliate the in ity I established my headquarters, I worke without rest in order to unite the. dements Pelesninon for the ution of the war, but this demanded tim every thing was to be done, every thing was to be or ated, and even the most trif_ing wants were opposed by every possible obstacle. Notwithstanding, the months which J passed at San were not lost. I raised as by enchantment a brilliant and numerous army, such as | hadnot been seen since the days of our glorious inde- endence. The troops were instructed and manceuvred 'y ; aplan of the campaign was projected showin, every robability of our ultimate triumph ; the soldiers vere inspired with # spirit of enthusiasm which, far from fearing the moment of danger, were anxious for the cacounter with the enemy, sure to teach him to respect and fear us. If under these ciroumstances we could have relied upon the necessary supplior. the advantages of our position were such as to give us a certainty of success ; but | am ra. to confess it, we were in want of the first secessaries of life. Willingly would I avoid blaming the government of the time being, on whom must fall the reaponsibility of the past, did not imperious necvssity oblige me to touch upon 4o delicate a subjeet The situation in which | was il was extremel critleal. It wae rendered indin thet the eray which Tcommanded should 1 ithe complete destitution under whi ot) Phoaty euperable diMoulties, It is notur ural means I used to obtain some mo nary efforts to which | was forc order to save from starvation and 1 snent who obeyed my command. It | tion to my heart that at this critic and the extrsordi- to have recourse, in nakedness the brave #4 flattering consola- al moment | had to pledge my fortune and that of nty family. i) Vers the loas of either ifthe nation was rescued by event) ‘These considerations induced me to go. ty vatca PEDRO MARIA ANAYA, | Absent; from my country, the first | | polities {am unable to say | | was in the confidence he could not survive. Capt. Johnson, of the topogta- phical engineers, remained in a very critical state: Gen. Pillow’s wound is not serious. . (The Bulletin of this. morning says :-—“ Gen. Shields Wwe regret to iearn, died of his wounds on the 19th. We presume this must be an error, at, least, was no positive foundation for the statement. at this office, still alive.} ‘The Mexican officers, on their way to tho United States, were sent over to the castle of San Jaan de Uhia, on the 20th ult. They were in fine spirits. Sergeant Tucker, of the 2d dragoons, was shot at and wounded in the hand, while me | ‘ap express from Cen. Scott to Vera Cruz on the 20th ult. On the 2ist a teamster was picked up on the roud, having been killed by some cowardly Mexican. We annex a letter from a correspondent at Vera Cruz, | which is the latest we have from that city :— | [Correspondence of the Picayune.} Vans Cuvz, Mexico, April 23, 1 Gentlemen—We are now four days without a word concerning the movements above, and are beginning to think it possible that an express has been cut off—parti- cularly as the last express which came through received a volley of about fifty muskets. It only wounded one of the hve dragoons, (the sergeant) a musket ball hav- ing passed through his hand. An express left here with a mail on the 2ist, and after proceeding twenty-five miles overtook our provision train under @ strong es- cort, the commander of which deemed it prudent to take charge of the mail himself, feeling confident that nothing but # strong body of well armed men would be at all safe in trying to make thelr way through to Ja- lapa. The accounts of the battle received in this city are not nearly as full as those on the way to you, from Mr. Kendall; it will, therefore, be useless for ine to say any thing to you upon that subject. . The Mexican officers who are to be sent to Yankeedom, have taken up lodg- ings, and are now rusticating at the castle of S. Juan de Ulua, They number about fifteen, and General La Vega is of the crowd. Neither the battle nor the arri- al of the prisoners appeared to create anyexcitement in this place, and nota single gun has been fired in honor of the glorious vietory at Cerro Gordo. f Messrs, Hart & Co, closed theit theatrical per- ormances for the season on Wednesday night last. Of late they have received but poor encouragement ; but their energy deserves a better reward, and I hope that ere long they will have the pleasure of playing in the city of Mexico ‘This city appears to be filling up every day with both Mexicans and Americans, The former are gaining con- fidence in the Americans, and the latter are. flooding the market with Yankee merchandize. Uncle Sam's warehouses are chock fall of provisions, and his maga- zines full of combustibles. As yet the business is con- fined to the city and subutbs, but as soon as the com- munication haa been well opened between thisand Jalapa we may @xpect to seo Vern Cruz the most active busi- ness place of its size on the continent. The weather is very warm, and all we want to cool ourselves with is ice. ‘There has been a little brought on shore and retailed at sets per pound. You shall recetve the latest news from above ns fast as it comes, FROM TAMPICO. ‘ampico, April 17, 1847. At this moment there is no news of much interest in this section of the country, except the Mexicans quar- relling amongst themselves, even hero, as they cannot conveniently get a chance at the Yankees; they apit their suite upon euch other, as two nights ago one Mexican drew his knife upon hts compadie and killed him upon the spot. Whether this act was perpetrated for love or It could not have been rotherly love; but that isa plant of slow growth in | this Tiern Caliente Mr. Chase has had letters from the capital as late as the 7th of this month, stating that all is confusion with the different partizans, It would appear that this pre- cious saint—turned Janus—belonged to all parties ; he Gomez Faring, as well as th | Priesthood. He is really a disciple of St. Paul ; he things to all men ; so eaeh party looked for his arrival at | the city of Mexico with anxiety, believing his feelings to be deoply enlisted in influence over the is countrymen. Santa Anna saw but little succor from Gomez Farias; as there was nothing tangible in that quarter, he clung to the horns of the altar for safety ; with the priests to be his spiritual guides, and the chureh property to supply his temporal wants, he chose the better part, and the most influential party. The priests called for e with the Americans, when they thought Gomez Farias, with his friends, were likely to confiscate the church property in order to carry on the war ; but this call was purely from necessity, and not free wili on bis part ; but the moment Santa Anna and the remnant of his army made their appearance in the city of Mexico, the clergy joined in the war ery, declaring that America was maki « war f conquest to destroy their spiritual rights, and called pon all to rally to the standard, not only to cave the ional honor, but the faith of their fathers sleeping in repose ; and as they revered their sacred ashes, now de- posited in the teniples. where they had worshipped, to which T will not call a sacrifice, as 1 know no sacrifice when my couniry is concerned, but merely to prove that | and defend those rights. it, the This appeal could not but have its due National Guards joined Santa Anna, so Gomes Ferias pedition of that there i fro th hough we hear of no positive news from the army, alt we havemade every inquiry, later than hes been reselved At our last accounts Gen. Shields was sts, after ‘were put padre ee of our troops have passed the Puente Ni are. the Head of 8000 ten, th join thone that vacated Vera Cruz, and are now encamped at a place near J called Sierra Gords, Those in the la to inundete the city of Mexico from Lakes, which are nine fect higher ee ey gr ble conduct of the M m re si noble conduc can Governor to our Je Black, » On the 3d inst , he was ordered to leave at 9 o'clock at ni under an escort of four of the pol and suffering by the wounds of ball and knife inflicted by the | to proceed upon his journey forthwith, to seize him and Americans, without any medical attendance. If it be him uy a mule and see him out of the city. He true as has been — by Fe — ba pd his route for bey Tera but oe he trek Ja uality of soldiers is to ue and. privat ‘appearance, an: nows what may be the 4 sulted vnlor ie ouly the becoad quelity, thea the Mow” | We ave fearful of the fate of tie fow Americaus tu Mexi- co, together with those ill-fated prisoners who are con- fined in the capital, ds the Mexicans have become des- perate since the full of Vera Cruz. It is thought by many that there will be another hard battle between Gen, Scott and Santa A\ An emus prevails with the Mexicans that they capitulated at Vera Cruz for the sake of hu- manity. The Yankees must have created this new feeling. Yours, in haste, ANN CHASE, FROM MATAMORAS. ‘The Picayune Extra of the 8d inst. has a copy of the American Flag, of the 2ist ult, ‘The following is the most important ph we find in it:— Dowx Uron Tues.—We stated not long ago that Gen. ‘Taylor had resolved on a requisition upon the States of New Leon, Coahuila, and ‘Tamaulipas, for in- demnification for the destruction of the publle property of the United States by Mexican robbers in those de- partments of Mexico. Since then Col Cushing has re- ceived an order directing him to call upon the Alcaldes of this place, and will accordingly pay his respeets to their honors this morning. ‘The proportion of this de- partment is $47,000, and can be liquidated in mules at 20 a head, beef cattle at $10, or corn at $3 per te. (three bushels.) ‘The Alcaldes here will confer with the authorities of other towns as to the amount of taxable property in thelr several districts, to servo as data in fixing the proportion of each. The quartermaster hore will receipt for all that may be “ forked over.” WHAT EFFECT WILL THE BATTLE OF CERRO GORDO HAVE UPON MEXICO? [From the Washington Union, May 8.) Speculation is busy in calculating the effects of the battle of Cerro Gordo. It has been asked what will be its influence upon the destiny of Santa Anna? No one has boasted more than he, His arrogance and rhodo- montade have exceeded the usual standard of Méxican extravagance, No one could have performed lesin portion to his swelling promises. He assured the Con- soon after his return to the capital, that he would ie sooner than see the Invaders of the country in pos- session of the city. In his last appeal to the troops. he pledged his life in thelr #e fe repeated his abju- Fation to perish sooner than yield, He tells them that it isthe last time he may see them ; and yet, according to the accounts we have received, he flew prematurely and in a panto from the Held, where he had pledged bimeclf to ris Pefie may be able to resist the storm which is beating n him; but suppose him to have. lost the confidence his country? Suppose that, no longer able to hold the reins of the government, he reslgus the dictatorsht or is superseded in his office, who will succeed him ? Mexico be willing to make overtures for peace, who is to treat with the United States? Gomes Farias, the Vice President, will assume the reins, unless he has resigned them, In case or the detault both of the President and Vice President, we understand the Chief Justi Republic will succeed to the executive function: ‘o one can undertake to pi the result; but if a treaty be make, it must be submitted to Congress for its ratification. ‘The present convention is, we believe, now in session. It is sometimes denominated a Congress, and it is endowed with the power of carrying on the war, and, we take for granted, of concluding a peace. Whether the war be continued, or a peace be made, is ono of those problems which it scarcely falls to the sagacity of any man to solve. of the THE MEXICAN TARIFF. ‘We learn, says the New Orleans Times, of the 3d inst., that up to the departure of the steamer McKim from Vera Cruz, the 20th ult., goods were entered at the rates of duty prescribed by Gen. Scott, no official notificatien having been received, at that date, of the new tariff pre- pared by ihe Secretary of the Treasury. MILITARY MOVEMENTS. U. 8. Traxsront Buia Mopi.x, At Sea, 45 miles from Sandy Hook, Sunday, 3 P. M. ‘We were going slong handsomely, when we were run into by tho revenue cutter Legare, with all her steam on; stove in our cabin, started mainmast, and tore away the main starboard. Nolives lost. Lieut. Divver barely escaped with life, He was laying in his berth, reading the cavalry tactics, when the bow of the steamer uncere- moniously protruded itself into his quarters, split his berth into « thousand fragments, scattered him, his book and bedding on the floor. He is all right, however, for I heard him swearing like a trooper as he was down. Afew minutes before the accident, a lady and child, the wife and daughter of Sergeant Williams, had left their berth, otherwise they would have been instantly killed. ‘Their berth was smashed into a thousand atoms. ‘We are coming back to repair damages. The steamer lost her bowsprit, figure head (which we have as a tro- phy—it is an iron eagle), and twisted her nose, iffrom the Washington, Union, May 8. Gen. Kearny has been authorised, not ordered, to turn over his cémmand to Col. Mason, which was done on his application of last fall to return home after regulating affairs in California. We presume he is now on his way home, and may be expected some timo this summer. ANOTHER MEXICAN OUTRAGE. ARREST OF AN AMERICAN A CAPTAIN AND HIS BOAT’S ew. To Mr. Jeffroy, supercargo of the brig Perfect, Cay Gardner, from Tampico, the New Orleans Bee, of the 3d inst., is indebted for the following. It was related to him by a passenger on board, who was from San Blas, and who was cognizant of the facts :— ‘The whale abip Stonington, Capt. Hanley, arrived at San Blas, from Upper California, on the Ist of March. Three Mexican officers were passengers on board. One of them, Senor Narvis, had been for several years Cap- tain of the port of Monterey, in California, Capt. Ham- ley, at the instance of Narviz, took him ashore in his boat. Immediately on his landing on the beach, Capt. Hamley, his crew’of five men, and Senor Narviz, were immediately made prisoners by the Mexican authorities of the place, The ship lay off and on for several days, expecting the return of the captain and boat's crew, and at last set sail and went off. ‘The Captain and crew were kept in close confinement, and were finally sent to here they arrived on the 10th of March. They re confined till the 15th, when they were set at liberty; at whose instance is not stated. They left for San Blas, where they were expected to get on board a Spanish bark, which was to sail for Gnayaquil, from whenee they would probably get aconreyanceto Vaipa- raiso, to join their ship. REQUISITION FOR TROOPS. ‘The New Orleans Times of the 3d inst. states that Gen, Brooke has received orders from the War Depart- ment, in Washington, to muster into service five compa- nies of infantry, and two of cavalry, from Louisiana, and five companies ofinfantry, and one of cavalry, from Aln- bama. So soon as Gen, Brooke hears from the Governor of Alabama he will despatch an officer there to muster in the troops required from that State. City Intelligence. Tax Wearner, ‘The thermometer stood at 78 de- noon. ‘The weather for the last few ntful. Tue Buxp.—The annual exhibition of the New York Institution for the Blind, takes place at the Tabernacle this afternoon at 4 o'clock, ‘The pupils will be examin- edin thelr studies, and the modo of teaching them will be explained. Miss Bullock, the blind poetess, will de- liver an nadresss. ‘The proceeds ofthe exhibition are-to be appropriated to printing books for the blind. Dr. Houttc’s Leotune.—It must be borne in mind that Dr. Hollick will commence his course oflectures on the the origin of life and the parental instinct. this even- ing, at Anatomical Hall, corner of Broadway and Grand street. From tHe East.--We are under obligation to our friends of the Springfield and New Haven Raiiroad for Boston papers of yesterday morning. Accwentat Deati.—Coroner Walters, held an inquest at the City Hoxpital, upon the body of Michael Downs, a native of Ireland,aged 23 years. ‘The deceased wastpassing by a new building in course of erection, in Duane, near Centre street, on Saturday af- ternoon, when a ladle used for melting lead, was thrown from the roof of the house by George Carson, acciden- tally striking deceased on the head, inflicting a severe wound, He was immediately taken to the hospital, where ho died in the course of the night. Verdict, ac: cordingly Dratus ny Drowsrxa.—The Coroner was yesterday called to hold an inquest at the corner of Jay and West streets, upon the body of an unknown boy, who was found in the slip at the foot of Jay street.’ Verdict, | death by drowning. ‘The Coroner also held an inquest at | No. 17 West street, upon the body of an unkown man, | found in the dock, at pier No. 3, North River. Verdict, | death by drownii Police Intelligence. Burglary.—Tho store No. 91 Barclay streot, occupied by Marreau & Perkins, was entered last night by some burglars. through the scuttle, from the adjoming’ build. Ing. Officer Hulse, of the 3d ward, discovered the ras. cals on the premises, and went for assistance to make | sure of their arrest, when on his return he found they had escaped, having been alarmed by the neighbors, car- rying with them $0 in counterfeit money, $2 in good money, and two overcoats. A Female “Sneak.”—A black woman called Sarah Francis, entered the dwelling house No. 186 Delance street, on Sunday last. by passing through the basement, up stairs to the back parlor, where she stole a coat, two napkins,a counterpanc, pillow case, and bureau cover, valued im all at $40, the property of Mr. Thomas Hall, A portion of the property was recovered, and the thief arrested by officers Mills and Clark, of the 13th ward.— Commit Justice Ketcham. An Unfeeling Mother.—A policeman of the 4th ward, discovered a fine healthy infant, about two months old, in the church yard of St. James’ church, James’ street about 8 o'clock on Sunday night. On the bosom of its frock was pinned a note, the following of which is a yesterday, copy: Miho the Rey. Mr. Smith, pastor of St. James’ church, N. Y.—Rer. Father, | am a poor woman, and I am not not able to support my child, or I would not part with it —this child’s name ix Mary Ann—she was baptized in St, Peter's church, Barclay street, N.Y.” The little abandoned wax sent to the placed in the hands of a wurse. Political Intelligence. We understand that Fayette McMullen, democrat, is ascertained, by the official Satay of the polls, to be clected to Congress, from the Abingdon district, by one majority over Andrew 8. Fulton, the whig candidate. Thi juces the whig delegation to five. ‘alms-houre, and than the city, sous (0 destroy ltpre- | MHE BATTLES OF CERRO ——— NEW. YORK HERALD. —* = THE HERALD FOR EUROPE. GORDO ANDTUSPAN. Four Pictorial Views. den, den dice ‘The steamship Sarah Sands will sail this after- noon, at 2 o’clock, for Liverpool. The Herald for Europe will be ready at 12 o’clock, and will contain a complete summary of American news since the last departure. Among other things, it will contain full and authentic particulars of the last great battle between the American and Mexican forces under Scott and ta Anna, which resulted in the complete overthrow of the Mexicans, with the capture of Santa Anna’s coach, plate, leg and dinner; the latest accounts from the army under General Taylor, and from the army in New Mexico; a full account of the grand illumination in New York in honor of the American victories ; the official despatches of Gen. Kearny in California, and Col. Doniphan in Chihuahua ; also a variety of financial, political, miscellaneous, and general news. It will be illustrated with an accurate engrav- ing of the profile of Cerro Gordo ; a plan of the - Battle Field; the Herald establishment and the City Hall, as they appeared on the night of the illumination; and one representing a moving scene in this city on the first of May. Single copies, 6} cents each; $3 per annum. OUR VICTORIES IN MEXICO. AFFAIRS IN; THAT.REPUBLIC. de. dc. dic. It will be seen that the columns {of the Herald of this morning, are crowded, to the exclusion of many advertisements, with the particulars, including the official account by General Scott, of the ;brilliant battle of Cerro Gordo; also, "with highly interesting and important intelligence from the city of Mexico. We have illustrated the details of the battle, with a plan of the battle-field, and a profile of Cerro Gordo, which we have had engraved from similar plans in the Neto Orleans Picayune. It wae sketched by an accomplished officer. Our list of victories, azhieved in Mexico since May 7, 1846, one year ago, now stands in the following order :— THE VICTORIES. Pato Aro, Vera Cavz, Resaca pe La Pauma, Ex. Empuno, San Pasquat, Puento pe Taos, Los Axortos, Mona, M La Canapa, Monterey, Et Bracito, Buena Vista, ALVARADO, San Francisco, Seno Gorvo, Sacnamento, Tusran. These particulars, and this long list of victo- ries, possess the deepest interest to every Ameri- can. They go to Europe to-day in the steamship Sarah Sands, and although we, as a nation, are now too powerful to care a button for the whole of Europe, still we can do no harm in sending these details thither, for the purpose of exhi- biting to the people of the old world that we are strong, determined, and united, and can, by a little exertion, perform great deeds. We have shown that, in a military point of view, we are equal to any emergency. We shall yet show that we have the capacity to turn our military genius to a good account—for the re- generation of Mexico, and the benefit of the whole civilized world ‘The Anniversaries. The celebration of the anniversaries of our several religious and philanthropie associations is now in full blast. The proceedings of yester- day will be found in this day’s paper, and will be, no doubt, read with interest by the Christian community. Cotton Trade of the United States. Public opinion has centered on 1,750,000 bales as the amount of the crop of cotton of this year, ending 81st August next. We think we are safe in assuming that it will not exceed 1,775,000 bales, which will be a deficiency of supply, as compared with what was called a short crop last year—say 2,100,000 bales—of 335,000 bales, and in addition to which, it appears, that there will be a deficiency in weight of 175,000 bales more, making the total actual deficiency 500,000 bales, of the average weight of the bales which are now going to market. It must be borne in mind that, the short crop of last year, with a reducing consump- tion, carried down the stock in Europe 490,000 bales, which must be allowed for in consider- ing the effect of the present attempt of the manufacturers there to control prices. Goods must rise in price, consequent upon the demand in India, China and South America, and we may add Eastern Europe, as the stocks are very moderate in the hands of manufacturers in Eu- rope. The demand in this country this year, will require at least 500,000 bales, and may reach 550,000 bales. The next crop has as yet only appeared owt of the ground in the high lands in Mississippi; the bottom lands of that State, and also of Louisina, are now under wa- ter, which will make the planting there very late, and of course hazardous. We at all times courage speculation; but if the army worm, which appears not to be extinct, should renew its ravages this season, of which well grounded ap- prehensions ure entertained, the crop will be the smallest made in twelve years. We have receiv- ed a number of letters on this subject, giving alarming statements from particular localites, which at present we shall decline publishing. Our readers will notice that we took a perfectly independent course in regard to the crop now in market, during the season of its growth; and being very cautious in selecting our correspon- dents at the South, and sparing no expense for early notices of the changes that occurred, we were enabled to point out the number of bales of the crop as early as October last, al- most with the gift of prophecy: it will, there- fore, be important for all parties engaged in commercial pursuits, to watch well the columns of this paper for early and authentic in- formation in relation to this most important sub- ject, as it is quite probable that another short crop will overturn the cotton lords of England ; and with the distress which must ensue in the manu- facturing districts, coming upon that which is at present existing there and in France, willin all probability, create a revolution in the govern- ment. The figures of the previous crop of 2,100,000 bales stood thus: Propvetion or Corton in tue Unitep States. 1,067,000 bales New Orleans and Texas, weight 450 Ibs ws eee + 480,160,000 Ibs ight 500 Ibs. ave- Tage. eee gee + ++ 911,000,000 Ibs, 611,000 bales ‘Uplands and’ Florida, weight 360 lbs. average. . 2,100,000 baleh—nverage weight per 434 Ibs. bale, «+ «911,110,000 Ibs, ‘This crop, is apportioned thus— 700,000 bales New Orleans and Texas, wel 430 Ibs. erage. « ;- 201,100,000 Ibe, 820,000 bales Mobile, weight 490 Ibe. avg. 153,600,000 Ibe 766,000 bales Uplands and Florida, ‘weight 340 Ibs, average. . .... 256,700,000 Ibs. 1,776,000 Average weight 400 lbs. per bale. 711,300,000 Ibs. —deficiency in weight, 199,810,000 pounds, be- ing equal to 499,000 bales of the weight of the average bales of this crop; thus exceeding the apparent decrease by 174,000 bales. It is admit- ted that the bales from the same section, fall off about five per cent from the weight of last sea son, which is attributed to the reunarkubly dry fall of last year preventing the compressing of the fibre by mule power. The season continued 80 warm and so free from storms of any kind, to injure the plant, or retard the picking, whieh was done up very close, that many English houses at the South, and here, in November, estimated the crop at not less than 2,200,000 bales, pointing ata crop of 2,800,000 bales. We think that in any event, these statements are sufficiently near the probable result of actual facts, to put down this crop in round figures as about equal to 1,600,000 bales of the crop of last year. The consumption of cotton in the Unite: States this year—1846 and 1847—will, it is esti- mated, amount to five hundred and fifty thousand bales, in the section of country north and east of Virginia, not including that State, und to at least six hundred thousand bales within the lim- its of the Union. We are only able to arrive at the quantity of cotton consumed by manufac- turers in the United States north and east of Virginia, by taking the amount disposed ,of for that purpose in the principal receiving depots of the country. Now it is well known that cotton manufactories have sprung up in every part of the Southern and Western sections of the Union, and. in every {State there are extensive establishments, many of which make goods for consumption in their immediate vicinity. The aggregate con- sumption of cotton in the United States is there- fore much larger than we have an idea of, and will, without much doubt, reach this year six hundred thousand bales, all but a small portion of which will come from the crop after it has reached the accounting depots. The aggregate supply of cotton in the United States on the Ist of September, 1846, was 107,122 bales, which, with crop now coming to market, estimated in bales equal to those of 1845 and 1846, at 1,600,000 bales, gives us the total of 1,707,122 bales. Deduct from this oir own con- sumption, estimated at 600,000, of which at least 560,000 bales will be taken from the porte, and there will be left for exportation 1,157,122 bales. The exports in each of the two past years, and this year thus far, have been as follows:— Comranative Statement or Cotron Exroatzp From i ‘THe Unrtep States. % =I 45-146. 46-17, September let. 1844-1845, gt Pn To Great Britain 1,101,347 561,098 ‘a Fi ‘359.3 183,392 To 207; 101,878 ‘Total export, bales. 084,393 1,668,898 846,368 There are only four months left of this year, within which the exports will be very limited, compared with those for the past eight months. In the first eight months of this commercial year, the exports of cotton were only about one half of those for the previous year. Since 1845, the supply of cotton in Great Bri- tain has been decreasing, the receipts falling short of the consumption, and the deficiency being made up from the stock, which at the close of 1845, amounted to 1,060,560 bales. It has al- ready become reduced more than half, and at the close of 1847, it will, without doubt, be less than it has been at any time within the past ten years. The reduction in the supply of the raw mate- rial in 1847, compared with 1846, will be equal to at least twenty-five per cent, even in the event of the most liberal estimate being realized. We cannot look for a similar reduction im the con- sumption, in the aggregate for the year. Our latest advices from Great Britain report a reduc- tion of about one-third, or thirty-three and a third per cent, in the consumption of the United Kingdom, but it is hardly probable such a falling off can be carried through the year. Theatricals. Park TuxatRe.—Mr. Anderson has arrived in town, somewhat jaded out and covered with dust. He will appear at tho Park to-morrow evening. We refer our readers to the bill under the head of amusements, for Particulars. | He has always beon very well received, and sustains the high reputation attached to his nam: Bowery Tueatre.—Another full house, of course, at the Bowery to-night—Mr. Murdoch will take one of his best characters. This great actor and Mrs, Wilkinson, together with the flower of the stock company, on one night, is no common inducement for our citizens AvexaypeR THE Magrcian.—Mr. Alexander will make his next appearance to-morrow evening in the Minerva Rooms. He promises to make the evening agreeable to all who may honor him with « call. Musical. Patso’s, Orena Hovsx.—The opera “Il Barbiere di Siviglia,” was performed at the opera house last even- ing to a very large and fashionable audience. The next performanco will be to-morrow evening- Mapas Pico—We regret to learn that the benefit of this talented artiste, “ New York’s own favorite,” can- not take place on Saturday next, as previously announce, ed, The benefit of this lady has already been too long Postponed, bub she in determined not togive to her many New York friends on her benefit night, a performance not fully worthy of their acceptance, or one that could rank second to any of the season. As the performance of such an opera as she desires to give, caninot be sufficient- ly prepared by that night, she prefers a postponement to an indifferent performance. Cunisty’s Minstayis.—The extraordinary success of this company of Ethiopian melodists is without prece- dent in this city. They have been performing for three months past to overflowing and most fashionable audiences. ‘There is a peculiarity in thelr performances which renders,them 20 highly popular. They introduce great variety In their programmes, giving a true delin- cation of character in = chaste and pleasing manner. ‘They will continue their concerts at Meohanics’ Hall every night this week, with a change of programme at each representation. Swiss Bett-Rixcens.—These musical wonders give their last series of concerts this week at the Society Li- brary, ‘They will be assisted by the Misses Barton, the accomplished vocalists. This last opportunity of hear- ing what has everywhere been hailed as the acme of har- mony and novelty, we doubt not will be improved by every one who has not already listened to the bells. We have heard them, and can moat he recommend them to all lovers of delightful sounds. ‘They are about to depart for Europe in a few weeks, and we are assured these are the last concerts in this city. Strangers can spend a pleasant hour st this place of amusement. New Yorx Sacnep Mi Society.—The annual oratorio of this society will take place on Friday eve- ning next. The principal solo performers.are Mrs. Strong, Mrs. L. A. Jones, Mr. M. Colburn, and Mr. F, H. Nash. Mr. W. H. Greatorex will preside at the piano, and the entire will be under the direction of Mr. T. Y. Chubb. The choruses will be full and effective, and the orchestra com) of the most efficient professional gentlemen, By general request, Haydn's celebrated and beautiful oratorio of “ Creation ”’ is selected, aud no br te in the hands of this society, it will be s brilliant affair. Sporting Intelligence. ‘There wore two trots over the Centreville course yes terday afternoon, but the crowded state of our columns prevents the giving of more than the mere result. ‘The first contest was between g. g. Emperor and b g. Sir Andrew, for a match of $100 cach, mile aud repent, under the saddle, Emperor won the first heat in 3.06, and the second heat in 3.05. and Billy Grey appeared as the champions for the second match, tho stake being $400 cach, mile heats, under the saddle. Billy was successful in winning the first heat in 2.51—but hadn't the stamina to stick it out on the second, for Marengo, having got another rider on hia back, and probably feeling the invigorating influ- ence of the vernal zephyrs of genial May, or else being accelerated in his speed from some more “striking” cause, dashed abead— doing the mile, distancing unfortu- nate Billy Grey, and thus winning the purse—all in 2.49. New Books. Messrs. — & Co., Astor House, have issued the Comedy of Sreep tHe Proven, price 12} cents.—It comprises No. 41 of their modern Si Drama. Tavvon ann nts Genenats—-Berford & Co., No. 2 As- tor House. —This is a hi of the Mexican war to th taking of Vera Crus, with cae gtr notices of Gene: rals Taylor, Scott, Worth, Wool, and Twiggs. From Havana.—The brig T. Street has arrived from Havana, bringing dates to the 24th ultimo. There seems to bé a good deal of activity among the coasting craft, consequent on the opening of the Mexi- can ra, and the raising of the kade, A great number of vessels, of all of tonnage, are vertised as up for the dil it places along the const of the country, and Yucatan. Havana papers con, tain the whole of the new tariff of entry duties, = — by. the President of the Us ted ‘States to be levied in Atlantic. The “y lerwets.- “Bonet, half and half superior and excellent, Tall to Taal lM: erated, laferioe vcr ; m 7 5 6a7, in demand; middlinj nd oe al eA cogent and: ib, BaBsg, doy tan arate sapere oi after; Cacuruchos, ing cots vadoes, mid ‘gpd good, 7a8. isis ality, $6 60 per quintal; second do, phe badig.—N. 0. Times, May 8. THE ANNIVERSARY: WEEK IN NEW YORK. Baptist Home Mission Society. ‘The annual meeting of this society took place yester- day at $ o'clock, P. M., at the Vestry of the Oliver street Baptist eburch, for the transaction of business, Hon, Fatexo Humruucy, of Albany, President of the Society, in the chair, and Mr. David Bellamy, Secretary. A hymn was sung, when the Rey. B, M, Hitt read the 35th chapter ef Isaiah, and the Rey. C.G. Sommrns offered up a fervent prayer. On motion, a committee of five, consisting of the Rev. Samuel White, New York; Rev. L. A. Dunn, Vermont; Rev. W. E. Locke, New Jersey; Rev. Mr. Ketcham, Pa.; and Rev, Mr. Hotchkiss, Mass., was appointed by the chalr to examine credentials of the delegates. ‘On motion, a committeo of five to nominate officers of tho society for the ensuing year, was named by chair, as follows :—Rev. Edward Lathrop, New York; Rey. If. B. Jones, New Jersey; Rev.Mr. Brierly, Vermont; Rey, Mr. Sanford, Mlinois, and the Rev. Mr. Granger, Rhode Island. ‘The Rev. Mr.Currina moved that the committee on Aclegates be directed to take the names of life members and life directors present, which was agreed to. Dr. Conx, of New York, called up the amendment to the constitution proposed at the last annual meeting of the society by Rev. Adam Wilson, and which is as fol- lows "| propose that our constitution be so changed at the next annual meeting, as to put it into the power of the Society to make changes in the constitution at any au- nual meeting, by the vote of two-thirds of the members esent.’? Pir, Bisxwen moved that the constitution stand as it is Rev. Mr. Davis asked if any member had aright to call up this amendment. The Chair decided that any member could, but thought it would be an unusual ng. Dr. Conr’s motion was then put and carried. Dr. ‘Pucxen’s motion was seconded and carried, when Rey, Mr, Wursiock, of New York, called up the amendment proposed last year by Rev. Mr. Colver, of Boston, as follows :— “Rey. N. Colvor gave notice that at the next annual meeting, he should move so to alter the constitution, as to instruct the missionaries of the society not to admin- Lister baptism to. adhering slaveholders, or the ordinances of a slaveholding church.” Mr. Cortina. sald that the Society had just voted to lot the constitution remain agit is. Dr. Tvcken replied that his motion only had reference to Mr, Wilson's amendment, and so it was understood by the meeting. A debate was then had upon Mr. Wheelock’s motion, which was participated in by Mewes. Hodge, Cone, War- ren, Dowling, Bockee, Father Peck, and carried. ‘Mr. Hover moved fo lay the amondment on the table, which motion he subsequently modified to a postpone- ment until the next annual meetii Rev. Mr, Grancen, of Providence, thought the pro- ceedings were out of order, inasmuch fas Mr. Colver merely “advertised” that he would ‘™move such an amendment at the next mecting, ‘Thismeeting was only to wait for Mr. C.todo what he had proposed to do. After some discussion, Mr. Jaizson moved to lay the whole subject on the table, which was carried. Mr. Tucker moved to reconsider, for the purpose of postponing, as it might be called up to-morrow by Mr. Colver, in . Lost. Rey. Eowaro Latitnor, chairman of committee on no- minations, reported the following names as officers of the society for the ensuing year:—Hon, Isauc Davis of Wor- cester, President; William Colgate of New York, James M., Lennard, of Philadelphia, Vice Presidents; Runyon W. Martin, Treasurer; David A. Bokee, Auditor; Benja- min M. Hill Corresponding Secretary; Alonzo Wheelock, Recording Secretary: ‘The Carman of the committee stated that they had withdrawn Hon, Mr, Humphrey's name, and also Mr. Bellamy’s, at their own request, Balloting was then bad, and the nominations of the committee were confirmed. On motion of Mr. Boxee, the thanks ofthe society wero presented to Rey. Mr. Brierly of Middlebury, Vt., for his able sermon on Sunday evening,and he was requested to furnish a copy for publication. ‘The committee on delegates reported through their chairman, the names of 27 life members, 23 life directors and one annual member, Mr. Hi moved to dispense with publishing -the names of present members. Father Peck opposed the motion—curried. The meeting then adjourned to meet at the same place this evening, at 73 o'clock, bly to the constitution, (that provides that im- mediately after the annual meeting, the life directors and officers shall organize and choose a board of fifteen managers.) the legal members came to order, and Dr. ‘Tucker was called.to the chair. ‘The following named ntlemen were then appointed managers for the ensu- ing year: Elisha Tucker, Charles G. Sommers, George Bendedict, Wm. W. Everts, Alonzo Wheelock, James L. Hodge, Henry Davis, E. E.'L. Taylor, Edward Lathrop, John Dowling, James Apploton, David Bellamy, John ‘T. Seely, Ira R. Stuart and A. P. Mason, Williamsburgh. American and Foreign Bible Society. A crowded congregation flocked forward last evening to Dr. Cone’s church, Broome street, to hear the annual sermon in behalf of the Society, which was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Magennis. At half-past seven o'clock, the services of the evening commenced. The orchestra opened with a psalm, which was sung with exccilent offect, and which was succeeded by prayer; after which, The Rev. Dr. Macennis delivered the annual address, taking his text from 11th verse, 55th chapter of the Pro- phet Isaiah. In his opening remarks, he contended that they were bound to look with implicit confidence to the words of the text hehadread. The words of the text had no especial reference to any particular point; but referred, to the whole Gospel of Christ. The Cpe of Jehovah for the success of his word, was fi y given in the text he had just read. The flowers of the earth and every earthly object—ali were designed for a specific pur- pose,and prociaimed the existence of a God—and the so- ciety had objects which should insure its success in all quarters of the earth. The Savior was sont to redeem the world from sin, and those who were first sent to preach the ‘Gospel, well understood character of their mission. The assurance given for the success of the. divine word, should give confidence toman. God had not left his word upon the basis of mere philosophy. He had not left his word de- pendent upon oral tradition. He had entrusted it toa volume, of which he himself was the author. e wri- ters of New Testament speak not as in the words of man, but of the Holy Ghost, and all scrip- ture was written under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost. Wherever the Bible is there the word of God is—wherever the Bible is not, the word of God can- not be, The Bible carries with it its own credentials.— ‘The truths of its origin will multiply with the progress of its trials—and it is the way of life forall. It can en- ter the cottage as well as the palace. The success of God’s word is mainly diffused by the means which he has taken for its promulgation. The Church of Christ had been gradually spreading, through the influence of its people. The professed fol- lowers of Christ should be guided by the example set them by the Saviour of man. The Bible laid down the true exposition of the duties of man to God and the world, and morality had found its true basis in the word of God. This morality was the morality of the Bible, which should unite whole nations in the common brotherhood. The cross comes to man and teaches him his dutiee—the cross inspired him—and no mind was so debused as not to be reached by its power. ‘The words of the gospel taught the cross, and learned the ministers of the gospel how to teach the cross; and ofte fe: had taught the oross, did he return to his feel surprised after, that he had taught it so badly. tt became of the cross, when the Bible was withheld? It became a more toy, as was apparent where the Bible was withheld from the people. They should therefore send the Bibl that priceless treasure, to the nations of the earth.. After further be Meas the views and objects of the society, in promalgating the wordand propagating the gospel, the Rey. Dr. concluded, ‘The congregation then separated, Female Benevolent Society. This society held their fourteenth anniversary yester- day, in the Lecture Room of the Bleecker street Prosby- terian Church. The services having been opened by prayer by the Rey. Mr. Hatch, of the Mulbery street Tabernacle, the Rey. Mr. Darling proceeded to read the report of the Secretary of the Society, from which it appoars that the expenses of the Asylum for the year ending May Ist, 1847, were as follows, viz.—To cash for supplies, fuel and farniture, $884 12; chaplain’s services and travelling expenses, $540 35; matron’s services and house ex- ponses, $126 83; interest on mortgage, $120; printing reports, &e., $30; making a total of $1701 30.’ I'he re- ceipts during the same period were—by ® legacy from Dr, Beekman, executor of the estate of Dr. Barthop, de- ceased, $500; from George Douglass, Esq.. of Flushing, Long Island, $100 ; from the Misses Leuox, $25; from Ladies Sewing Society, Canal street church, $20 ; ladies of Chelsea, $9; Indios of New Haven, $73 263 from other resources, $976 29. Total, $1004 64; leaving a balance of $6 76 due the Treasurer. ‘The managers, in their report, make the following re- marks. ‘The individuals placed under our superinten- dence during the past year have been about sixty. The number might have been increased, but the limited and many to whom tho sdvantages 6 institution might have been extended, evinced too distinctly, either a disinclination to submit to the sacrifice nec ly re- ‘or & desire merely to repair a shattered oonstitu- tion and to invigorate themselves for @ speedy return to viee. For such the institution was never designed ; but for the penitent, whove honest purpote it is to forsake the evil and choose the good. For them our doors are opened, and every encouragement afforked for their re- turn to virtue and the endearments of domestie life. In the prosecution of our labors our attention has been ‘directed to two different classes of indi- viduals—the criminals and the exposed. With them we have conversed and prayed, and to them resented religious tracts, well adapted to excite their dd induce them to abandon their pernicious and Some have listuned to our counsel, jonger inmates of “her house,’ which is emphatically, “the way to hell.” The hearts of anxious rents have been relieved, and their prayers wered. ‘he dead have been raised to life, and the found. ‘The institution continyes under the superintendence of venerable man and his wile, of moral and religious influence, A chaplain has also been employed, whoso ; duties have led him not only to impart religious instruc- | tion, but to search out the guilty and wretched wan- derers, and by,ail suitable means, to induce them to ubandon the path of infamy and ruin, and to return to sobriety and virtue, In some instances. suecers has attended the efforts. In others, he has had the satisfaction to reflect thata note of warning has been raised. and prayor offered in those abodes of moral death, which will not soon be ior- tten. “On one occasion,” says the chaplain, * the jnfamous destroyer of female character, with @ colored ; domestic and five interesting and youthful victims were 1 assembled, and all listened patiently to Christian admo- nition, and bowed themeclves, as we presented our peti- tion to the Almighty in their behalf, In the group there set one who was a mother, with a countenance mark: d with sadness, and with an eye flowing with gricf. She means of the roclety ha