The New York Herald Newspaper, June 28, 1847, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Monday, June 88, 1847, ‘The Ocean Steamers. The Union is in her eighteenth; the Sarah Sands in her tenth; end the Caledonia in her nint® dey. eines FROM NEW ORLEANS TO PHILADELPHIA, AND THENCE To THE NEW YORK HERALD OFFICE. Highly Interesting Intelligence from the Seat of War. ATTACKS ON THE AMERICANS BY THE MEXICAN GUERILLAS. SPLENDID ACTION AT THE NATIONAL BRIDGE, BETWEEN THE AMERICANS AND MEXICANS. The Defeat of the Latter, with Loss of over One Hundred. FIFTY AMERICANS KILLED AND WOUNDED. AFFAIRS IN THE CITY OF MEXICO. de. dic, Sie ‘The following important and interesting intel- ligence, was communicated to the New Orleans Delta of the 20th instant, by Lieutenants Floyd and MeWilliams, of the second Pennsylvania volunteers, who came over on the steamship Galvest ht to Philadelphia by « iexpress for the New York Herald, sphed to this city. Jt was re- ty-sic hours in advance of the speci an ceived by us regular mail. On the 8th instant, asmall reconnoitering party, together with some citizens and disbanded sol- diers, in number about 150, with 75 armed men and 30 mounted, left Puebla for Vera Cruz. This party was under the command of Capt.Bain- bridge, of the 3d artillery. On leaving Jalapa and getting near Cerro Gordo, thie party was in- formed that it wouldnot be prudent to go through the pass, as there were 4,000 Mexicans in the chapparal along the pass. Previous to this the officers, who had gone to the rear ot the train, were fired ut from the chapparal at the mouth of the pass. The party was organized and marched through without meeting an enemy, and arrived at the bridge thatevening. Whilst they were bivouack- ing on the other side of the bridge, being so fa- tigued that they were unable to furnish a guard, they were informed that some persons were bar- rieading the bridge. A guard was then sta- tioned below the bridge and the encampment to prevent the party being surprised. At thistime, signal lights on the ridges and cliits were distinctly seen. Before daylight the scouting party was sent out, and also a party to clear the bridge, which was done without any opposition. The main body of the party then passed over the bridge. Every thing then appeared to be safe; and all danger being past, Lieut. McWil- liams and Mr. Frazer were sent back to bring on the train on the other side of the bridge. As they were entering the bridge, a party of about twenty-five Mexicans appeared on the bridge, and fired several volleys on them. The wagon master, and four others, who were passing the bridge were fired on, andthe whole five were killed, and the wagon captured. It was of no great value. After the fire had ceased, a party of lancers ap- peared on the bridge, and seemed to be prepar- ing to charge, but seeing that Capt. Bainbridge’s party were preparing to receive them, wheeled their horses and galloped off. Capt. B. pur- sued his march in good order, followed by 400 or 500 foot lancers, who hung upon his rear and flanks for four or five miles, but at a respectable distance. Thus hemmed in, this little party pursued its way until it arrived where Colonel MelIntosh had encamped with his train. The Mexicans who had attacked Capt. Bain- bridge’s party, were the same who had com- pelled Col. McIntosh to halt and wait reinforce- wents. The party remained that night in Col. M.’s camp, and during the whole time the Mexicans kept up a continual fire on the camp, approaching with the greatest boldness very near to our sentinels. On the nextday Capt. Bainbridge’s party re- sumed its march to Vera Cruz, being joined by Capt. Duperu’s U. S. dragoons, who were sent back to get their horses. This company, with its gallant captain, behaved very handsomely at the attack on Col. McIntesh’s camp; indeed it was generally admitted that Col. M.’s command was saved by the gallantry of Capt.Duperu’s party Cupt. Bainbridge’s party continued their march to Vera Cruz, where they arrived in safety In the meantime, Capt. Duperu’s command having a Jong return train to guard, and being threatened by a large body of lancers, halted at Santa Fe, where they were charged by a greatly superior force, which they gallantly repulsed, killing many of the enemy, and suffering very little loss themselves. It was said, however, {that some of our wagons were cut off, and the drivers taken prisoners. Capt. Duperu ar- rived safely in Vera Cruz, having lost in all three killed, and three wounded. On the day Capt. Bainbridge’s party left Col. Mcelntosh’s camp, Gen. Cadwallader arrived, with a force of 800 men and two howitzers, and pushed on towards the National Bridge. On approaching the bridge, General ©. oc- cupied the heights commanding the Bridge, from which the enemy had fired on Capt. Bain- bridge’s party, where he was attacked by a large force of the Mexicans posted on the ridges and in the chapparal, and some hard fighting was earried on for several hours—the Mexicans losing more than 100 men, and Gen. Cadwalla- der losing some 15 killed and some 30 or 40 wounded ; the Mexicans were repulsed. The bridge was successfully passed by Gen. Cadwallader, who was on his way to Jalapa. The estimated loss of Col. MeIntosh’s party was about $4,000. The road for miles was strewn with empty boxes and bacon sides, which had been captured by the enemy. There was a great deal of dissatisfaction in the army respecting the command which had charge of the train. ‘There will be a court of inquiry in the matter. Since the above was written, we have learned that in the affair between General Cadwallader \d the Mexicans at the National Bridge, the ever, Lieut. Blakely received a heavy fire from | the enemy on the ridge which commands the | road, by which he sustained loss of one killed | and four wounded, the Lieutenant himself being wounded in the leg. They also lost several horses. The heights were then charged on the right and left of the road, and gallantly carried, the enemy flying from before them in great con- fusion. i When Gen. Cadwallader had passed the bridge, he was attacked by a large party of guerillas, who kept-upa continual fire on his men for along distance. At Cerro Gordo, it was thought from reports of heavy firing, that the enemy had made a stand in great numbers, though no apprehensions were entertained for the safety of Gen. Cadwallader’s command, who was moving in a bold and steady manner—the only way to deal with the Mexicans. Captain Gates’s company of 3d dragoons was sent by General Cadwallader to the rear, to re- inforce the guards of the train, who were at- tacked by a large force of lancers, which they repulsed with considerable Joss. There is much sickness in Vera Cruz, but very little in the Castle. General Cadwallader is much praised for the energy and promptness ot his movements to the rescue of Colonel MeIntosh, and for the bravery and skill with whieh he scattered the swarms of guerillas, grown confident by the success of their previous enterprises. The garrison at Jalapa has been broken up by order of Gen. Scott, and all the sick and govern- ment stores have been sent to Perote Castle, so that this line of communication is entirely closed. Gen. Scott has had a road opened from Perote to Tuspan, from which, in future, all our stores and men will be'sent, in preference to the old road. There are about 1000 men encamped at Vera Cruz. General Shields was at Jalupa, and was about to leave for the United States, when he received an order from Gen. Scott to join him at Puebla. There are no preparations to defend any point between Puebla and the capital ; all the odds and ends of the army are collected in the city, about 20,000 in number, but poorly armed, and are mis- erably provided for. There was a small pronunciamento at the city of Mexico. It was early put down by General Bustamente ; it was got up by factions of the populace party, and of the Gomez Farias party. Their cry was “ Down with Santa Anna,” but the President ad interim still maintains his pow- er and influence. Congress had refused to accept his resignation. We have about six thousand men at Puebla, under command of Generals Worth and Quit- man. Gen. Scott will remain at Puebla until he is reinforced. Gen. Bravo is in command of the army at the capi The success of the attack on Col. McIntosh’s command has given great confidence to the guerillas, who are swarming in great numbers through the country, and attacking all our par- ties, large and small. It was chiefly owing to the gallantry of Major Bennett, the Paymaster, that the specie wagons in charge of the party were saved. He was in one of them himself when the wagon was at- tacked, and fought like a tiger. Gen. Scott was at Puebla at the last accounts. The editors of El Arco Iris had received dates from the capital to the 2d of June. Santa Anna had a second time sent in his re- signation of the Presidency. Congress had not, upto that time, accepted it. He had also made a formal resignation of his office as Commander- in-Chief of the army, which, like his resigna- tion of the Presidency, remained in abeyance. Five Mexican generals, whose names are not given, have been arrested and sent to the differ- ent States for confinement. The gallant Capt. Walker has commenced his work of retaliation on the guerillas. On the morning of the 8th inst., he started with his command from Perote, on an expedition some distance into the interior. During the expedi- tion he sacceeded in capturing nine guerillas and an alcade. He has employed them in clear- ing the streets and sinks. A letter had been received in Vera Cruz on the 15th instant, previous to the sailing of the Galveston, direct from the headquarters of Gen. Scott, stating that Gen. Scotthad issued orders for the removal of the prisoners from Vera Cruz to Tuspan. This change was said to be partly owing to the sickness in Vera Cruz, and because communications could be more easily kept up between Tuspan and Puebla, than between the latter place and Vera Cruz. Distinevisuep Arrivats.-—The following gentlemen arrived in the afternoon train from the South, yesterday, and have taken apartments at the Astor:—Mr. Buchanan, Secretary of State, and suite, to wit:—Gov. Mouton, of Louisians, Col. Mann, Mr. Black, U.S. Consul, Mexico, and Capt. Stein, of Buena Vista, all from Wash- ington; and they were joined at Philadelphia by Mr. Plitt, Col. Forney, of the Pennsylvanian, Gen. Geo. M. Keim, 8. H. Porter, and Dr. Leh- man. Some of them will return to rhiladelphia, some willremain here awhile, and some will go on with the President and Mr. Buchanan, northward Larer rrom Sovrw Anterica.-The fast sail- ing bark Kathleen, Capt. Bliffen, brings us full ATTENDANCE AT CHURCH. THE DEPARTURE THIS MORNING. dic. die. dic. VISIT TO ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH. In the forenoon, the President attended divine worship in St. Bartholomew's Church, corner of Great Jones street and Lafayette Place, in company with Mayor Brady. He looked much better than hedid on Satur- day, and appeared to have derived considerable benefit and refreshment from good night’s rest. The atten- dance at the church was not larger than usual, in con- quence, as we beiieve, of his intention to worship there not being generally known. He walked in, leaning on the arm of Mr. Brady, and took a seat in a pew near the centre of the church. Very fow of the congregation were aware that the President of the United States took part with them in the exercises, and mingled his yoice with their's in supplication, ‘The sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Balch, rec- tor of the church, The Rev gentleman selected the twenty-third verse of the sixth chapter of St. Paul’s Epistle to the Roman's, as his text, which is in these words — “For the wages of sin is death ; but the gift o: God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord”? He premised Mf saying that by the word sin, mention- ed in the text, the author of sin Satan, is intended, and that in the course of his discourse he would substitute one for the other—and instead of speaking of sin, he would speak of Satan, the author of sin. Paul, in using the lan, of the text, had no doubt before him the fact referred to in the gospel, that there is waging ® con- tinual contest between Satan and the kingdom of heaven, carried on by the followers of each, and in which the soldiers of sin earn death and the soldiers of the cross receive eteroal life. This remark obviatesthe ob- jections whieh mut occur to the ings of 9 ae How can we carn the wages of sin, when, ing our- selves, we do not ‘intend to enlist under the Beutoxs of Satan. The reply issimple, but conclusive. If found in Satan’s ranks.it is a matter of no consequence wheth- er such enlistment was made for private purposes or not. A man who commits treason among tors cannot be excused for his acts. The sinner must receive his wages for » course of sin deliberately pursued. What can- solution can a man of the world have—what consoling reflections cap be have who has lived a life of disrespect to the religion and to the word of God? He will say to him who walks in the path of truth and righteousness, did you not tell me that religion was made up of sighs and tears? ko. He then reviewed the many excuses which men of the world make for not acting as they should, and said that every man who defers his repen- tance and his duty to God can answer, what he received as his wages. Satan lives in the y of his victims, — But suppose there was a remnant of mercy in the Prince of Darkness—what then? Would God allow any ion of his attributes to be exercised by the Devil’? He then spoke of the pleasure of sin, which is often used as an argument by men of the world, and contrasted the ovapeeoens, Dsasyzes Ad miser, the lege ima ge retender iety, wi e permanent pleasures o: Ha who enlist under the banner of the rey He then adverted tothe second part of the text—The gift of God is eternal salvation th: Jesus Christ. He drew @ distinction between the gift in one case, and wages in the other—and said that it was through Jesus Christ 10 offered himself as a sacrifice for us, that eter- mal life can be received. Earn it we never can. Said he, let us reason if we could earn eternal life- Should there not be some service? But what service could we do to entitle us to participate in the glories of an eternal hereafter? But we are to make some recom- pense, and the manner in which we are to do it is plain and distinct, and can be accomplished by a tri- umph of our moral nature. Can we purchase eternal life? By what? We have got nothing that God him- self did not bestow. Eternal life is given to all who will receive it. If you consecrate yourselves to God, ‘and are asked why you do so, you can answer you do it because you love him—because he gave his life for you, and that the wages of sin is death. Benediction was pronounced when the sermon was ended, and Mr. Polk, in company with Mr. Brady, pro- ceeded to the Astor Hi ‘THE PRESIDENT AT AFTERNOON SERVICE—DR. SKIN- NER’S CHURCH. ‘The President's intention to be present here, at af- ternoon service, drew together a vast crowd, in addition to the usual congregation, so that this neatly construct- ed edifice was well filled about balf past three o'clock, with a highly fashionable assemblage. His Excellency the President, escorted by the Hon. B F. Butler, enter- ed the church at this hour, and took his seat in front of the pulpit, in the fourth tier; after which a very excel- lent choir, consisting of male and female or rea chaunt- ed the 151st Pealm, accompanied by the well toned organ attached to the church. Dr. Skinner hereupon. in the discharge of his clerical announced that the baptism was to take place of one of the infant children of his congregation, which was duly performed by the Rev. Doctor. who christened the child (and a remarkably beautiful baby it was) Ma- ria Louisa. The little prattler, during the performance of the ceremony, seemed perfectly happy with itself and ‘all around it, as it kept up a continual talk, in apparent good humor, until all was over. ‘The choir hereupon sang the 119th Psalm, when Dr. Skinner delivered the discourse prepared for the occasion, with an im- pressive ‘solemuity, which seemed to have bad much effect upon his congregation, taking his text from the 137th Psalm. In his opening remarks, he dwelt upon the importance attached by the Jewish peo- ple to patriotism. It had been said that the religion of Christ and patriotism could not be held compatible ; but he contended that Christianity and patriotism were reconcileable. After dwelling upon the blinded ignorance of the Jewish nation on putting the Saviour to death, under the delusive belief of the necessity and of their right to do so, the Rev. Dr. went on toexplain the true definition of patriotism. It wae admitted that philan- throphy and not patriotism, in its ordinary sense, was what the gospel inculeated, and to make the spirit of Christianity opposed to patriotiam, would be unnatural. he religion of Christ was pot opposed to patriotism Good may come to a country by the exercise of patriot- ism. But it had been —— whether Christ ministers of the gospel should not stand aloof tiea: questions. and mot vote at elections. Tere may be occasions when such # course would be prudent—but there may be also occasions when the cause of their country demanded their interference. Should the inte- rests of the nation require it, they were bound to extend their del ead in bebalf of it; and in such a case, if public sentiment were oppored to the interference of clergymen, clergymen should be equally oppored to public sentiment. Again, patriotism was governed by the Goepel. and they could frankly ex- press their sentiments in relation to the action of their cabinet ministers. But to maintain that non-interfe- rence was their duty. he contended, was contrary to the injunctions of the Scriptures Religion, and the inte- rest of their country, demanded that ay 8 should inter. fere. It was said, too,, that Christianity forbade the usc ofarmsand martial courage. This was not so. The Gospel maintained that it was, at all times, lawful to serve our country. After further dwelling on the im; oe and necessity of exercising the true and Christian spirit of patriotism, the reverend Dr, went on to impress upon the congregation the ne- cessity of the daily exercise of prayer fur those who are in authority and office, and temporarily preside over the destinies of the country. He next adverted to the ques. tion of slavery, and contended that, whatever its evil or its advantages. the community should not be le a by the mere tanatical des of political en- thy ste on this question. Slavery would eventu- ally give way before enlightenment; it was a ques- tion of time, and those who denounced it, and advocated its abrupt termination, seemed to have files of the Jornal du Comercio, and O Mercantil, published at Rio de Janeiro, to the 23d ult. We find nothing in them worthy of translation The U.S, frigate Columbia, Commodore Rous- seau, was the only American vessel of war in company of Lieut. Blakey, of the newly raised volunteers, with two howitzers, charged the barricades, and swept them with a few discharges from the howitzers. In passing through, how- the port. Captain Pennington, of U.S. Navy, came passenger in the Kathleen. The whale bark Sarah & Esther was still under seizure. From Britisn West lypixs.—By the brig New Orleans we have Bermuda papers to the 17th instant. Upon the island every thing appeared quiet, and nothing of interest had occurred since our last advices. The Gazette of the 15th gives the following items :— ‘Trinipap.—The state of things in this colony appear te be at its brightest. ‘here had been afurther impor- tation of Coolies. nel, begin to think that these are not exactly the description of laborers they require. Antiaua —The Ca ag was very severe at this Island, and the want of water for domestic purposes began to be severely felt. Jamaica.—The hey sugar itis thought will reach 100,000 hogsheads, Sir U, Grey had been on a tour of the Island. ‘Ata public meeting held at Barbados on the 26th ult., at which His Excellency Governor Reid presided, it was resolved that @ School of Practical Chemistry be estab- Nshed in that island. The | erent bog ad were adopted for that pu: . ous at Barbados were low. Flour was Failing at $8% per barrel. Police nce. Dishonest Sailors.—Officer Van Gieson, of the chief's office, arrested yesterday four the names of Wm. Green, Alexander Miller, James Gill and Johu Griffith, seamen, on bord of the British bark Catharine Stewart, Forbes, from London, on # of breaking a several chests and trunks belonging to the passen- gers, stealing therefrom broad cloths and various arti- cles of wearing apparel. A portion of the property was recovered by the officer, found in the possesion of the accused parties. They were all conveyed before Justice Drinker, who committed them to prison to await the de- cision ot the U. 8. District Court. Petit Larceny.—Officer Garrison, of the 10th ward, arrested, on Saturday, a man called John Anderson, on jost sight of this gregt question, namely, the pre- sent capabilities of the wes to govern themsrlves. The slave should be Prepared and qualitied for liber: tion, After cursorily glancing on the question of sla- very as it existed in the Roman Empire, he next referred to Romaniam as it existed at of the country. pported by Austria, and other European ‘nations; and the Catholics had sworn an allegiance to the Pope as their chief head, In relation to Catholic emigration, however, they should encourage it, under the leaves of that great tree that spread ‘its foliage over their beautiful land.— In conclusion, after adverting to national education, the Reverend’ Dr. pronounced a high eulogy on the onward progress of the the temperance cause—when the choir »gain chaunved s hymn in connection with the services, and the congrey jon, at the conclu. sion, separated, the President leaving the church, ac- companied by Mr. Butler. and a large crowd following him towards his carriage, into which he entered after receiving the congratulations of several who had been present, and drove off towards his temporary place of residence. THE PRESIDENT AT EVENING SERVICE—DUTCH RE- FORMED CHURCH, LAFAYETUE PLACE. On account of the intimation given in the Herald yes- terday morning, that the President contemplated attend ing Divine Service at the Dutch Reformed Church, at the corner of Fourth street and Lafayette Place in the evening, in addition to the members of the congrega- tion worshipping there, a very large number of strangers, the greatest{portion of whom were ladies, were on hand atan early hour. Many, after standing in the aisles for seme time without getting a peep at his Excellency, in consequence of his non-atrival, retired, and thereby afforded an opportunity to ® portion of those who flock- ed thither ata late hour, for the same purpose. At about & quarter to eight o’clock the services were opened by | singing the 135th Pealm, from Watt's collection, com- moneipg with, “Praise ye the Lord, exalt hisname.” The Rev, Dr, Scott, of the Dutch Reformed church, Neway- N. J., then offered up an eloquent prayer; at the conelu- sion of which, and while tho choir were singing one of Watt's hymns, “Come shout aloud the Father's grace,” the President, in company of Alderman Oliver, entered and took his seats in the pew of the latter, in about the centre of the church, to which almost eye was im mediately turned, whilo the hundreds that had been ry charge of stealing a lot of carpenter's tools, valued at $22, the property of Dunn & Perry, No, 312 Rivingstot street. Justice Ketcham locked him up for trial. Stealing Liathine A felow called Wa. Jones vee caught on Saturday nig) ing in possession a lot of wearin apparel, valued at $10, belonging to Johu O'Brien, No. 246 Walker street, ‘which property had been etclen froim, the above premlsos, Jamies Reteham committed him for trial. Good for the Loser,—OMicer Stark, of the 17th ward. found, on Saturday, in the street, a purse wy which the owner can bave by applying to the above officer at the station hous, corner of ‘Third street and the Bowery The thermometer in Boston, at two o’elock on Satur day, stood at 96 degrees in the shade, ss impatiently waiting outside, prossed forward to posi- tions where they could best observe the Chief Magistrate of the Union. The Rev. Mr scott then to deliver his discourse from the following text, Gospel ot st. Morks, th chap, 4th verse, “And there ap- peared unto them, Kiisha with Moses; and they were talking with Jesus,” ‘The reverend speaker also quoted the followng passages from the same chapter: ‘There be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste death until they bave seen the with power, And after six days, Jea and Jaines and Jobn, and ieadeth them up into a high mountain apart PR, hemselves, and he was trans! before them, and his raim whit ++ And Peter answered und said to Jesus, Mas ter, it is good for us to be here; let us make three taber- THIRD DAY OF THE PRESIDENT’S VISIT, | the ides of it human mind what gravitation is to of the divine service, the President retir- th the dense crowd as- to his quarters ins At the ‘close with Alderman Oliver sembled et the door, and barouche furnished by Harrison & Van Ranst, of Hoster SERENADE AT THE ASTOR HOUSE. The President was serenaded, soon after midnight, by & band of German vocalists. We did not learn who the musicians were, but they possessed fine voices, and made the vicinity of the Astor, and St. Paul's, echo, agai again, with thelr avec thd meldioms dake THE DEPARTURE THIS MORNING, The President and suite will teke their departure for New Haven this morning. It is arranged for them to leave Peck slip at six o'clock, in the fine steamer Hero Thoy will be escorted to the steamer by the 38th Regi- ment, Jefferson Guards, under the command of Col. A. Warner, detailed for that duty. A detachment of the 11th Regiment of Artillery, under the command of Col. Yates, will give him » parting salute, ABBANGEMENTS IN NEW ENGL. REMINISCENCES, [From the New Haven Heraid, June 26 } All persons, without distinction of party, who are de- slrous of joining a cavalcade in the President of the United States, next Monday, on his arrival to our city, are invited to meet at the whig committee room, in Street's building, this evening. ‘The committee of arrangements will leave the Tontine ‘at 10 o'clock, in carriages, for the steamboat landing. The military will take up their line of march for the same point at 10 o'clock, and take position opposite the Pavilion. The commanders of the several corps are re- quested to detail a sufficient number of men to act as a vVemporary uae, in keeping the ground clear of unne- cessary vehicles, &c., while the President is landing. ‘The Mayor of the city will receive the President at the landing,and as soon as the carriages are occupied,the es- Se aati may not gen ly known to our citizens, that the expected arrival of the President of the United States will not be his first visit to the ‘City of Elms.” In the month of Nov., 1934, there was seen crossing College campus, grave looking gentleman accompanied by youths, very juvenile in their appearance, and easily re- cognized on gro ib-freshmen, or candi- dates for the freshman class. The stranger inquired tor of the officers of the colle with whom, through the medium of the members of his family, he bad formed some previous acquaintance, and having found him, announced himself as “ Mr. Polk, of Tennes- sve,” adding that he had come with an interesting grouy of young friends, consisting of his brother, Samuel w. Polk, his two nephews, James N. and Joseph K. Walker, and Wm. T. Cooper, the son of a friend, whom he wish- ed to place under the care of Professor . for the purpoe of receiving thelr education at Yale Col- lege. ‘he youths of his charge having been examined and admitted to college, Mr. Polk attended personally to all the arrangements necessary in selecting and furnishing their rooms, and settling them at their respective board- housed—bestowing great pains upon every particular that would, in his view, contribute to secure their com- fort or preserve their morals. His estimable lady had accompanied him, and was at the hotel, where the writer had an opportunity of being presented to her; and he was at that time much impressed with her graceful and amiable demeanor, although he little thought of the ele- vation in society to which she was destined. Mr. and Mrs. Polk remained here several days, during which they attended public worship in the Chapel, where they ap- peared as interested hearers and humble worshippers. The im ion they both left on the minds of the few persons who had the pleasure of form! their acquain- tance, was in all respects highly favorable; and however much some of us may disagree with the President in re- my to public measures, it appears to the writer to be just ground for extending to our distinguished guest a cordial and respectful reception, that both himself and lady have maintained in the exalted position assigned them, private lives so spotless and exemplary. Of the interest: Large which they eit ‘at college, the brother (Samuel W. ; Polk) soon after leaving college in the year 1838, sickened with consumption, during the progress of which, vinder the faithful care of ‘a pious mo- ther, he became aeeply affected with the truths of the Christian religion, found great peace in its hopes and consolations, and’ died joyfully folded im his mother’s arms, @ privilege which he sonnet: requested as the last he could receive from s0 excellent and beloved » parent. The father having died when this son was very young, his elder brother, the President, had become hia guardian, and the writer of this article had many opportunities of witnessing with what intense interest and affection he exercised the trust. : Among the members of the group which Mr. Polk brought to college, one was Mr. J. Knox Walker, now his private secretary, who, as well as young Cooper, gra- duated in fe tr eed standing imthe class of 1833. The elder er had previously lett college on account of ill health, It will be seen, from the foregoing statements, that our distinguished guest has before not only visited our city, but has testified his high estimation of our University, by selecting it as the place of education of his nearest relatives ; and his return to it we believe will be fraught to hi with peculiarly interesting reminiscences of both the living and the dead. [From the Boston Post, June 26 1, ‘The invitation of the citizens of Concord, New Hamp- abire, was received by the President in Washington, aud favorably answered by his private secretary, June 19. On the 22d instant, the city council Manchester. New Hampshire, passed a resolution inviting the Presi- dent to visit that city, aud Messrs. James O. Adaus, James McK. Wilkins, Charles Wells, Wm. M. Parker, D. A. Bunton, Frederic Wallace, and Caleb Johnson, were appointed a committee of invitation, The committee have secured for the President the splendid suite of apartments in the main building of the Revere House, fronting on Bowdoin square, pe ‘Theatrical. Bowery Tueatre.—There will be a capital bill in the Bowery theatre to-night—agrand equestrian spectacle— @ comedy and a favorite drama, viz: “ Mazeppa,” “ Like Master Like Man,” and the “Devil in Paris.” The friends of Mr. Neafie will bear in mind that Mr. Neafie’s lust appearance and benefit at this theatre will take place to-morrow evening. Paumo’s Orena Hov'se.—This neat theatre opens this evening with an excellent company of comedians, among whom are Mrs. Timm, Miss Anna Cruise, Mrs. Watts, John Dunn, and William Chapman. The amusements will commence with the “ Swiss Swains,”' followed by the petite comedy of the “Governor's Wife,” and the en- tertainments will conclude with the farce of the “ House Dog.” Mr. Burke is the lessee and John Dunn the manager. The orchestra is under the direction of Mr. Lebrun. This in is a very company, and, under careful management, will be likely to succeed, Ina day or two we shall speak of the dramatic qualities of the company generally, Castie Ganven,—This evoning the amusements com- mence with an overture, followed by the light comedy of “My Little Adopted Son,” Mr. Waloot playing the cha- racter of Fredrick Somers, and;Miss Clarke Laurette Seymour. It is unnecessary to say, that these charac- tors will be well sustained, as also the other parts, played by Messrs. Arnauld and Everard, Miss Phillips and Mrs Isherwood. Those who have been patrons of the Olym- pic can judge for themselves. After the comedy, Miss L, Wells will dance“ Fl Xaleo de Xeres.”” There will then be an intermission for half an hour; after which the orchestra will play an overture, followed by a Pas de Deux” by Misses Louisa and Amelia Wells. -T' tertainments will conclude with the laughable vi ‘ile of * Kill or Cure.” ‘The proprietors are using every effort to procure the best talent, and announce for to morrow evening, the appearance of the celebrated Herr Cline. We wish French and Heiser every success in their present undertaking; but we are certain the talent he has engaged will attract full and fashionable audi ences, Eqvestnian Movement.—The progress of General Welch and his inimitable company, through the interior and Northern portion of this State, has been very suc- cessful, In fact, the open, frank, gentlemanly demeanor of the proprietor, together with the unqnestionable ta- lent of his troupe, will ensure him, wheiever he goes, respectable patronage. The newsp: in every town are laudatory in their remarks upon jr hashed Bre of hiseompany. To distinguish his feom other companies. we shall mention a few of the leading mers :— Madam Louisa Howard is one of the first equestrian ar- tists in the States—she has no rival ; the grace and el- egance of her feats ane DE ken of—in fact, she seems the enchantress of her art. Dan Rice is the first and best clown in the country—from his versatile talent he is always attractive. John Glenroy, the pupil of Mr Rice, is also much admired. The Rivers Family, in their mnastics and equitations, are considered equal tothe Revels, Signor Germain, the Riding Juggler, and his pu- ils, are surprising in their performances. The beauti- fal ‘Arabian mare’ Haidee, managed by Mons. Devious astoniahes the audiences by her — and grace in dancing and waltzing—one would imagine the snimal was imbued with human perception and reason. The pavilion is brilliantly lighted with a newly invented gas, which makes every thing as clear asin noonday. This 4 pageant will exhibit at Whiteliall thie Gionda: ) and will perform at Plattsburgh on the 4th of July. wards, they will proceed en route to Mon- treal. We wish the General and his incomparable com- pany the success which enterprise, sterling talent, and indefatigable exertion to please, will always claim from u discerning community. Mr. Dyort.—We understand that this gentleman leaves town this evening, to fulfil his summer engage- ment elsewhere; it must, therefore, be # mistake that he is to appear at the Bowery to-morrow evening. a Ciocea and Signorina Martin are at Louis. ville. INCIDENTS AND Sporting Intelligence. Centrevitie Course, L. 1.—Trotrrxo,—The famous trotting horses, Moscow and Hector, come together to- day at this course, in a contest of mile heats, best three in five, in harness. There will, ns doubt, be a great at- tendance to witness the performances of these celebrated nage, They are 80 nearly matched that both are favo- rites. Besides the above, there will be three other en- gagements—two trotting matches, and a contest for a pacing purse. The cars leave South Ferry at 134 o'stoek ‘end return when the sports are over. For particulars soe advertisement, Park Tuxatae.—The grand opera of “Saffo,” by Maestro Giovann! Paccini, is to be repeated this even- ing, by general request. We afe'giad, and our readers will be glad alse, to be able to again hear this opera, for it was and it will be more and more appreciated et each audition. The part filled by Fortunate Tedesco is a sublime picce of acting, and she sings the inspiration song in the last act most admirably. Our comparison of her with Grisi, has been very m' ted by all the dillettanti who have seen and heard the “ Queen of the singing art.’’ Tedesco looks like Damereau Cinti, and displays a talent very nearly equal to Grisi. Signo- re Mai ol — faa A ad Lest made o erent is in. the opera of “‘Saffo,” appear again evening with Pirossh and Battaglini. doubt the Park Theatre will be crowded, for 1t is the last night of | the season, and the company will remain only two weeks more in New York. Vauxnaru.—The company of negro minstrels ni pre- sent engaged at this saloon, are exceedingly clever. The bass voice of Raymond is the most melodivue we bavo Mstened to for some tine. In fact, we doubt much, if suy similar company can produce such a full, round, and | ‘at the same time sweet voice, as this gentleman . Carter, the banjo player, is ‘oqually elever in “his line and Donaldson, the tamborine Be gg keeps the audi- ence in continual laughter. There is a softness and lightness in their: which make the harmony of the voices sound very delightfully upon the ears of the audieuce. As wo before said, if't company were in Broadway, they would become great favorites, and Mr. Campbell would be well repaid for his selection of such talent. But Vauxhall is not more than two blocks from Broadway, and a visit to thegarden and saloon will re- pay the patrons. f Mapame. Fieury Jory and Mr. Dubreuil, whese arrival we announced last week, intend to give a grand concert atthe Apollo Rooms, on Thursday next. Thess two artists belong to the excellent company of French opera directed by Mr. Davis, in New Orleans, and it is said by | the lovers of music in the Crescent City, that both pos- sess very great talent. Madame Fleury Joly, the pri- ma donus, is a charming little woman, with sparkling eyes and yer good features, and the compass of hi voice, her methude and acting, are said to be excellent.— | Mr. Dubreuil, who has sung in Italy with Benedetti and Beneventano, possesses lendid tone voice; Mr. (a tenor who makes his first uppearance,) and Mr. Timm, will assist the two French artists. We wish them great success anda crowded room. May Apollo look upon them with kindness, Henz anp Sivoni are at Louisville. Coroner was yester- day called to hold an inquest at Bloomingdale, upon the body of an <akeow man, a native of Ireland, 30 years, who was fodnd on Saturday shernoon, iyae on the side-walk, at the corner ‘of Forty-eighth street and Tenth Avenue, laboring under the influence of ahip fe- ver, He was taken to the station house, at Blooming- dale, where he died in the course of the night, The jury found a verdict in accordance with the facts. Feit rraom a Hovss-ror.—Coroner Walters was call- ed to hold an laguest, yesterday, at No. 159 3d avenue, upon the body of Mary-Foster, a native of Ireland, aged 26 years, wno was killed by accidentally falling from the top of the house No. 1513, 3: ue, on Saturday night, durin; fit of temporary insanity, The deceased, though so young, from the testimony adduced. was very intemperate, and had been so for some time past, and the aberration of mind was caused by intemperance. The i found a verdict accordingly. x Daownxv.—Bee advertisement in another ccl- umn. Mexican Affairs. NEWS FROM TAMPICO. [From the New Orieans Delta, June 19.) Tamrico, Mexico, June 10, 1847. It may not be amiss for me to apprise you of the do- sngs, movements, &c., at this place, and in doing s0, 1 will relate them to you in as brief a manner as possible, and by way of memorandums, for I always found short epistles the best, On the night of the Ist June, at 8 o'clock, one Norris, adischarged volunteer, belonging to the Baltimore and Washington battalion, and a native of Baltimore, killed one Gibbons, alao a native of Baltimore, and, for some months, employed in the Quartermaster’s department. Norris stabbed h.m in two places, in the right side and under the shoulder blade; he was carried te his resi- dence, and died the following dey. Norris was tried on the 6th inst., and found guilty of manslaughter in the first de . Counsel for the deceased, Capts. Huat and Carr, of your city; for the defendant, Lieut. Col. Marks, Brevet Major Buchanan and Capt, Kinley, Norris is a old offender at stabbing; he is of very respectable pa-, rents, and has brother an eminent lawyer at the Baltimore bar. Jack Clifton has resigned the duties of harbor master, and is now one of the branch pilots, and is stationed at the bar. Mr. Wagstaff is appointed harbor master in his place. Capt. Carr is storekeeper of customs; Capt. Scott, Acting Quartermaster United States army, is in spector, and a more faithful officer could not be selected | through the whole army—he gives satisfaction to every- body. Capt. E. B. Bubbitt is Quartermaster. ‘The city at present is very dull. There are many of the troops | sick inthe hospital Our force consits of the following, | viz: ten companies,Louisiana regiment,with the following | staf? officers—Col. DeRussy, commanding; Livut. Col. | Marka, Maj, Girault, Adj. Harrison, Quartermaster Lt. Lindenberger, Assistant Surgeon M. ‘Atkinson. Compa- ny D. 3d regiment artillery, mounted, commanded by Capt. F. O. Wyse. One company mounted Dragoon , commanded by Capt. Byrd. lute of the Baltimore and | Washington Battalion—all under command of Col. Wa. Gates, 34 Artillery, Governor ot the Department of | Tampico. In addition to the above, there are muny cit- | d Quartermuster’s men fit for active service, | id render # good account of thentuclves. Many | rumors and reports are afloat concerning an attack on this place, Let them come, and they will go faster. It | is rumored that General Cos is iurking in this vicinity. and awaiting orders from Santa Anua, We are ready, let come what may. ‘The weather is very warm, andthe streets present a curious apectacle—Mexicans and Indi- ane lying asleep in the shade, in «ll corners, with their ler their heads. Tbe market is poor at present: in one part the * Umbre” selling hats; in another part the Indian selling parrots, rome without @ feather, just from the nest; and the coffee woman selling her coffee und féch In the course of a little time things may be brisk, as there is every prospect of a commuaication be- tween here and San Luis Potosi, There are at present three steamboats at Tampico— the Undine, Mary Sommers, and James Cage—all the property of the Quartermaster’s Department. I notice that your friend Murphy is back again, and in his old situation, under Cupt. Babbitt “The is hardly any communication with the interior; so we are in want of news from the Capital. MILITARY MATTERS. [From the New Orleans Picayune, Juno 19} A note from one of Col Doniphan’s command informs us that many cf the soldiers of that heroic corps hud determined. before reaching Saltillo, to re-enliat at that place This resolution was come to upon the under- standing that they were there to receive six months pay—a part only of what was due them—which would enable them to settle up their “little accounts with each other,” and put them in @ situation to re-volunteer with propriety. When they arrived at Saltillo the pay could not be had, and hence they were compelled, man: of them against their inclinations, to repair to this Place. [From the Galveston Civilian, June 12.) ‘We regret to learn that Col. Hays and his regiment have returned to San Antonio, where the troops will be disbanded. Shortly after crossing the Nueces they were met by an express from Gen. Taylor, informing | them that they could not be received, except as regu- | lars, The volunteers, who had previously marched un- der Major T. J. Smith, have also returned to Bexar and been disbanded. {From the New Orleans Delta, June 19 ] The Alabama con pany of horse. raised on the late re- quisition ef the President, has arrived at Mobile, and is being mustered into the service. Four more companies of the 14th Infantry. 336 m:n. (four companies having left on the 10th inst, under C 1, Trousdale.) with two Pennsylvania companies, 143 men are under orders to embark this day, on the Alabama for Vera Cruz. 5 The Louisiana battalion of foot wants but a few men for its completion, and will sail in a few days for Vera Cruz, [From the New Orleans National, June 19.) The Loredo, arrived yesterday from Brazos Santingn, brought up twe companies of the 3d regiment Indiana volunteers, 120 men, under the command of Col Lane, Captains Boardman and Sullivan, Adjutant Daily and Surgeon Arthur Steamboat Lines to Boston. Mr. Eprrorn—You stated in your paper of the 25th, that there was to be a new line started next week to Boston, via Providence, by steam- boats Rhode Island and Worcester. ~o far as the Worcester is concerned, I wish you to cor- rect the statement. The Worcester is one of the regular line now running to Norwich, in the Norwich and Worcester line; and cannot, under any circumstances, be connected with the Khode (sland in any way, as the Rhode Island belongs to the Stonington party, the Sprestign line to the Norwich and Worcester. The object of your informant, in dictating the article alluded to, was, no doubt, to deter the Fall River Company from building another boat similar to the Bay State, which they are about contracting for; which boat would take the place of the Massa: chusetts, now running in connection with the Bay State, and which boat belongs to the Sto- ia party. By which arrangement you will readily see the Stonington party would lose the place for the Massachusetts, and have a supe- rior one to contend with. weeners. &e N. 117 Brondway, G. SAUNDERS § OOM TU Guartlendt st. NEED her ts! 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The terrors of poverty, and the prospect of a large family of children, pre- Vent many prudeut people from entering the matrimonial but here is a work author is not alloy wall ed of by those. for wh Hor aap ars Broadway ctnder"the ber & Co, coraer of Ci tured an iad to the Publisher, ‘will ensure sending the boa a add. post paid, to order. men. $1. The great det i$ most important work (of which Qoeanlscratelth has compelled tadtoves of a wees edition. bevery. female te petting * cu . whether married or unmarried. For sale at BURGESS, STRINGER & Co, 222 Broadway, SBlst a heerlen Mhurcume ai Beesteatoamer ie X. M. Mauriceau, at his Medical Office, 129 Li New bc corner of Chesnut and Hichmond, Vai Geo. Redfield, Troy Jbany. “of Bi, a copy will be transmitted bv mail (free J2t Qt exS of postage) to ill parts of the United States. MONEY ‘e Sunday, June 27.6 P. M, ‘The stock market, during the past week, has been com- paratively quiet, and prices have not materially changed. The usual fluctuations of the season have of course been experienced, but nothing of any importance has trans- pired affecting any of the speculative stocks in the street. The approaching het weather will, without doubt, tend to depress the market price of many of the fancies, and create a very dull state of things; but it cannot but be temporary, and a reaction must take place as soon asthe business season opens. We look for an extensive speculative movement in stocks between this and October, believing there is a margin in many of the securities, now considered of a fancy character, for an advance of ten to fifteen per cent. Should the money market continue as abundantly sup- plied with capital as it is at present, we see nothing to prevent @ very great inflation in prices for every species of stocks, in real estate, and in every- thing else except breadstuffs and provisions. There . is every probability of money continuing easy, and the rate of interest very much reduced. Our im- portations will be more limited, compared with our ex- ports, than is generally anticipated, and the balance on our foreiga trade is likely to be largely in our favor, and @ steady influx of specie from foreign countries is likely to continue for slong time. We have already reovived upwards of twenty-three millions of dollars in specie, in 8 period of six months, and, although we may not re- ceive it in such large sums, the current must steadily set towards our shores, swelling the aggregate to a large amount. The most exaggerated ideas are entertained relative to our import trade. The consumption of many foreign productions is increasing as our population increases ; while, on the other hand, the consumption of many foreiga manufactures is rapidly decreasing, as our own manufactures become extended and our own fabrics approach, in quality, &o., thone of European make It is astonishing with what rapidity our domestic manufac- tures are taking the place of foreign fabrics, and & corresponding ‘reduction in the importation of these goods must be realized. Within the past twelve months, even, in the face of the revenue ad valorum tariff, greater progress has been mad in the manufacture of fabrics similar to those heretofore im- ported from England, than in any three years previous; and a few years will suffice to place us ine position as a manufacturing nation, second to none others. As wo progress in this department of industry, our importa- tions will decline, until #e can not only supply our home demand, but become large exporters to all parts of the we orld. ‘rhe importations into this port, during the past week, were as annexed :— Commence of THR Port or New Youx—Iuronrs ron or wi Week ending June 147, ‘ree Good: 59.491 Dee. 460 557 Dutiable G 1128-211 Ine. 150,681 Total merchandize, 1,187,702 Dee. 309.876 Specie... cee 104,568 = Inc. 181,508 —— 1,372,270 = Dee. 128 68 291,313 ime | 20,368 ‘The increase in duties was on the increased importa- tion of dutiable goods. It appears that the revenue & great fulling off. Under the present tariff, the impor- tation of free goods has been comperatively very limit- ed, which is attributed principally to the reduced num- ber of articles entered free. The annexed table exhibits the quotations for stocks in this mark+t for each day of the past week, and at the close of the week previous. It will be perovived that prices have been very unitorm during the week; the ten- doney, however, has been downward :— Querations Fon THE Principat Stocks in tHe New York Manxer. Sat, Mon, Tues. Wed. Ths, Fri. Sat. == 10084 10ug — 5% 1050 — i 82 8K — 0g 9K = 49 ae 47) a7 46 78% 39% 79 79 a oe bry ot 88 Sie 58 S53 aK = ae Th GARE 6F: Kos AY = 5836 58 wax Soe Sh 2 oT 8 20 19% 1985 198% 1% ad 10% 10% ey A comparison of prices current yesterday, with thore ruling at the close of the previous week, exhibits an im- provement in Reading Bonds of 1% per cent; Reading Railroad 134; and a decline in Pennsylvania 5’s of 2 per cent; Illinois 34; Indiana 144; Norwich and Worcester 24; Harlem 134; Long Island 24; Stonington 1; Fer- mers’ Loan 256; Canton Co. 34. The receipts of anthracite coal, by the Reading Rail- road and Schuylkill Canal, for the week ending June 26th, and for the season to that date, were as annexed:— Anturacite Coat Trape—Recerets ny Ratcroap ano Cana. road Canal. fatter al ay Wek. Porat et 1,950 05 53,992 17 230 709 4 27412 = 13,268 09 2,082 15 85.00 ‘850 00 563 145 14 2,309 17 67,714 06 67,714 06 sx, 820,060 00 Total BR. and Canal Aves ov Tout xv ‘Transporation ox Rartnoan, v0 wiy 1, 1847. From Mi. Carbon, | 8. Haven. Pt. Clinton be 40 ‘$1 25 To Philadelphia. eee SLD oR mond , vay 40 W Rares or Tour py Canar, re Jue 1, 1948, , . From Mt. Carbon, 8. Haven.’ Pt. Clinton To Philadel phi sees. Of Oty, 60 cts. 52 cts. ‘The receipts of coal by the Lehigh Canal, for the season, up to June 19th, wore 199,168 tons. The shipments by the Schuylkill Canal, during the week, have failen offin consequence of a breach which occurred at Laurel Hill, Ithas been repaired, and the boats are running again. The demand for coal has re- cently been more active, in consequence of the advance a in the price of transportation of ten centa per ton, which the raiiroad company will make on the lst of July, and on the Ist of every following month. There is a grent scercity of versels at Richmond, and freights have advanced. The receipts of the Central Railroad Company of Michigan, for the six months ending June lst, this year OAD, MICHIGAN 1816, Dee. + $29,179 57 Jan 45°33 29 Fen. 191151 92 88 March 2399 28 rid 33,999 89 | iv + AN OUL 77 $191,413 75 $160,275 72 ‘The work ofre-laying the track with » 61 Ib. my