The New York Herald Newspaper, November 19, 1847, Page 1

en THE NEW YORK HERALD. W YORK, FRI DAY MORNIN | NOVEMBER 1 Interesting from the War Quarter. LAST MANIFESTO OF SANTA ANNA AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT Antonio Lopez de Santa Anne, General of Division well-deserving of his country, and President ad in terim of the Republic, to his fellow-citizens: — Mexleans! Since my return to my country! hay’, upon various occasions, given re an account of my actions as commander-in-cblef of the army. and as first Inogistrate, exercising power. But separated as | now am from those offlces, with the most profound grief, I find myself compelled to egnvem. to you of the cruel Sugratitude of some, avd of the perfidy of others, who, not content with their criminal and indifferent conduct during the time of the great conflict, endeavor to throw upon me alone the blame of those public evils to which they beve contributed so much, Such a proeeeding does not surprise me, as it isa year nee l began to observe in the press of the capital that I was the mark for the factions who so unfortunately have convolaed our country Their audacity has even branded ms with the character of traitor before a sock ty witness of my perenne, efforts for its independenc and Nberty, and of the sacrifices which I have made to free it trom the yoke which menaces it. Buttbat which was not poteitle toexpect, was my vio- ation frem the theatre of war, in the manner it waa effected by him to whom I[ had entrusted the supreme power, while { was combatting againet our upjust invaders. As thisinconceivable conduct wounds my heart still more deeply, I am compelled to present to tha world a historical v: di fourteen months which. the republic, in order that my labors may also the arts mide use ofto weaken my efforts, and the injustice with which I have been attac! those who should have aided me, and the origin of this invention of traitor, which ere ‘ity has put upon me, to lower me in publt imation, when, in reslity, | have served my country the best of all. ave wished to respond faith- fully to the call made upon me to save the country from the most barbarous and uvjust invasion which it could suffer, But, as that work requires time, aud as I could not present it as quickly as could have been wished, while malevolence would not lose an instant in olinch- ing its venomous teeth in my reputetion, I suppticate all impartial men, who were not immediate witnesses of my efforts, to suspend their judgment fora time, with the oxrtainty that event: prove what has been my true course, and what thatof my udjust detractors As for the atrocious injury 80 perversely done me, I repel it with all the energy of my charaoter, and with the courage of out innocence 1 cenvoke and challenge all my accusers to present their proofs, now that I am without power and influence, and if they fail to do it, | denounce them as vile calum- niators and enemies of the nation. Tconjure Gens. Taylor and Scott,and every individual in their armies, to d: clare upon their honore whether the Mezican general, who has combatted against them in the north, and in the east, and even in the centre of the repub- lic, until the 10:h of the present month, has not fulfilied all hig duties to his country. Fellow-citizens, Solem eae deprived me of the incom- parable satisfaction of giving you splendid victory, but misfortune was never treason. They insult you whoen- deavorto Varedioniol that so much infamy can rest up- on an old veteran of the war of independence, covered with honorable wounds acquired in defznee of your rights, and who has grown gray in serving bis country with loyalty. Reoollect that they are the ones who, upon other occasions, have abused your sin- cerity and misled your reeson, in order to put om the ages of our history the blot which now defaces them. In hem are found the assassins of Padilla, and of Cuilapan; for them were sacrificed the two chiefs who, in Iguala, traced the plan of our iodependence. They also were the authors of the attempt to d.sinter the foot whichone of your fellow-citizens lost whil Ei eay gainst the fo: eign enemy, that they might publicly ult it, on pre- tence of its havimy belonged to him who, in that mo. ment of dizziness, was called tyxant. If my conduct during the stated period merits reproach, if it must be submit to an examination, because it has not resulted felicitously, | am willing to answer any charges which may impartially and in a | manner be preferred against me; but, above all,{ belleve that I merit the consideration which the fundamental com- pact concedes, which my services demand and justice re- aires Tf as wish, you await events, in order to judge with certuinty, you will see that those who from their clubs have diffused malignant sentiments and distrust of my authority, will, taking advantage of our mischances, hasten to treat with the enemy, and concede bim what I denied They. themselves, whose voice cried loudest for “war without truce,” and called by the name of treagon the armistice which necessity compelled me to enter! into in the capital, when it was the duty of our government to hear that of the United States, have hypocriticelly endeavored to persuade, that no «lemente of war remain, that the nation is fatigued, and that its enury and sufferings demand ‘peace at any price. Time, | repeat, will make you acquainted with the evil deeds of thone fastious authors of our disasters. You well know that lam not the only captain whom victory has shunned. Let Palo Alto, La Resaca, Mata- moras, Monterey, New Mexico, Chibuahua, California, Vera Cras, Tabaseo and Padurna, suswer forme. The Mexican soldiers have been unfortunate, but not traitors. There have also been some cow but this could never be said of him who has sought the enemy every- whare; who acne —— in 1 an dle the only one who daring war has present e nation with trophies wrested from the battalions of the enemy, ‘The most appropriate in which to serve the in- vader isthe —— and I refused it many times, Poeferring sie ipe of the campaign to the comforts of the palace. The rdent solicitade with which the representatives of the people bore me from the field of Angoatura to the capital,to pat an end to the civil war which con- sumed it, made mo assume power for a few days. which I left as soon a { had restored public tranq ceed to encounter the army of the enemy, taken the city of Vera Cruz and the Castle of Ulua; having unexpeotedly to march an army, which, although sinall and inexpert, disputed with the enemy as well as it could the pass of Cerro Gordo, My duty and my pur- pose have been to fight, and neither obstacles nor the superiority of the invaders has deterred me. If, after those events, I assumed power, it was only to de- fend the eapttal, which was sbout to surrender to the enemy. lan few hon be I raised strong fortifications, col- lected resources and a sufficient materiel of war; im- portant actions took place before the enemy arrived at the capital, because the ground was disputed with him hand to band, and his losses gave tho lie to those who wished to spread the report that it was abandoned by the army without a oontest. The accounts of these remarkable events will appear in the historioal review with which | am about to occupy myself. In the city of Guadalupe de Hidalgo. I resigned power to the Presideut of the Supreme Court of Justice, in ac- cordance with iny decree of the 16th of September, with the object which | explained in my manifesto of the nd in this i had no other motive, as malig- nity pretends If it was am error, it only consisted iu not having foreseen that the man to whom I had en- trusted power, would employ it in rendering my services useless. This event will be fully expla: fi view, the responsibility beiog his,for the the nasion may be caused by @ measure impolitic in eny poiat of view,and,in my opinion, of fatal conse- quences ind the eitisan who has acted as I have—shoutd he led traitor? Can he be a trattor who repelled the pre cions of peace with the prejudice and humiliation which they involved? What mote opportune occasion to extort the admiration of the invaders of Mexico? Lot those who pretend to defame me, be covered with eternnl opprobrinm aod shame, fe thousand acts can be plaved im evidence against the Nextcang—I au a man, ond 1 have faults, but I have never tinned against my country, because I could never nourish in my bosom antl-national sentiments. A good pawe hereafter, has been as much as | have coveted. | have dove everything fcr the grandeur and glory of Mexico, and Ihave not spared my blood in achieving that purpose. You know it, pod see will do me justice. ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA. ‘Tehuacan, Oot, 22, 1847, ADDRESS OF GEN. PENA Y PENA. ‘Vhe following is the address of Gen. Pena y Pena to tho Mexteam Congress and people It isin no way de- jcient fa the usval amount of bombast contained in xican documents The President of the Supreme Court of Justice, exerct- sing the Executive Power, to the Nation— Maxicaws —Called to take charge of tue goverament ofthe Republic, net by the triumph of any particular party or opinion, nor by en election, which, although jegai aad honorable, might revive the recolleetion of our intestine diseords, but by an expressed condi:ion of the fuvdumental lew, £ oan address you under the august end simple title conferred by theconstitution. Theoon- sy foreseon by the constitution, and the imperious owasity of not leaving the country overwhelmed in the rofound abyss of anarchy, demanded of me a sacrifice Suyond iy strength, and { could not fail of compliance with my duty without rendering myself unworthy of the esteem of my fellow-citinens. Fool-hasdy and presuming wonld it have been in me to have sseaimed the reins ofgovernmentin circumstances eo difficult and calamitous,ifl could,by gay legal method, have entrusted the destinies of our unfrtunate count: to more skilfal hands, But you kaow its present condi- tion and ciroumatances, and you caunot doubt that the erous duty to which { have resigned myself, and of be the victim, was as neorssar, Presi- deut of the Sapreme Court of Justice. id la- mentale mistortaae has invested me transiently with he supreme I also view it as « beneficial ‘jspensation of Provids ‘that the office has not de- velved vpon ane #1 ny cause Or event which can foment deunion among the Mexicans The duration of my administration will be very short; nnd if the circumstances in which the republic ia place: were lvss serious, | might not dowm it opportune to address you. But Co now to coe te you, al though with brevity, as it is impossible to be indifferent in this terrible crisis in which thecountry is now placed, what avo my idess, and even my feelto and, what oourse | intend to pursue inorder to discharge with honor nod satisfaction the enormous duty which the constitu. tion mmposes upoo me, Without any other character than that wichthe constitution gives me to exercise the public power. and accustomed ani atm, ase magistrate for so long atime. to contemplate the public weal only in the obsvrvance of juatice and the laws, it would be useless to nsaure you that my government, whether ite iseuea be good or bad-—whether or not it encounter opposition— whether effective or not—will only be a constit t, eubject im ‘thing to the lawn of the re. nd never transcending the bounds of the privi- the executive, rebellion, nor the importance of pending domestic and foreign questions, shall cause me to swerve from that Une of condust which I have always considered the only one han thot of saving the people. Always adhering to this principle, the nation may rest assured that RO- vernment will be possessed of tho firmness and power of the constitution, and that it will never seek that misun- derstood energy which can only exercise itself in vio- lence and usurpation of the powers of others, and enda in overturning the established order. Iwill respect, and Jend them all the aid which may be necessary to the disch: of their auguet functions. The States which now form t! Mexican federation, and which have the supreme gover nt as acentre of their common interests, will contribute their resources and their strength to make the government or goon and ney will find in it a bermonious and perfect reci- protity. It cannot be hildden from the patriotism and penetra- tion of their worthy authorities, that avy transgression or infraction of the limits which the fundamental law has establishe? between them, cannot fail to be attended the destruction of the last hope of order and nation- «2 Toonjure all. and I doubt not [ shall be listened 10 be one in their co-operation, and to be united in their sentiment in favor of the priticiples whioh should actuate tis, and which are tl Aa naranty of the hap- py termination of the stormty sit: fon in which we are at present. For the same reuson: with equal jus tice, the ae and the public interests of all classes will respect and protect my administration. For any one to ‘attack it. would only be to Kindle our paesions, and to render our discord more horrible. Religion, its worship, and its ministers, shall be the objects of especial pro- “Syne 1 rt te rything has conspired for our ruin—when it here can be no security for the tutelary inciples in which the Mexican nation should repose— feel « peouliar pleasure in annouticing to you my de- termiuation, whatever may be the compromises or dan- gers | may encounter in course of my administra- jon Without revenue, because it is destroyed; without public wealth, becsuee it does not exist; a just and pro- portionate co-operation may, notwithstinding, give what is ke vient forthe most indispensable expense: If, in the short time during which I sball remain at the head of the nation, [ may be able to contribute to the arrangements of so impor(aat a branch, that shall be my only rule of action, in order that no citizen shall have cause to complain of the slightest injustice. The servants of the perecnneah, whatever may be their rank or position, shall not be disregarded; and the tribunals of the federation, whose existence is so much the more necessary, as greater evils might completely paralyzs the administration of justice, shall be duly protected and solicitously aided. I will sustain, in harmony and good understanding, the relations which unite us with other countries. I ought not to speek to you, because another administration will terminate the war with the United States, of that vital question which has caused us 80 many disasters, tad which fixes the attention of the world upon our nationality. But my silence would be strange, pete explicable; and I, who am a friend of frankness, ought riot to give room for apy false inter pretations. The multiplied misfortunes which have accomprnied this ead war, the blood of our compatriots, which has flowed in torrents, the orphans of so many families, and the terrible convulsions we experience, do not in the slightest degree diminish our rights or the justice of our cause. Our ports, our most important cities, and even the capital of the republic itself, occupied by the invad- tog troops, the picture which the nation presents is dark andlamentable. Providence has submitted us to a proof whieh is decisive with all nations, and which demands of us at the sametime valor and constaacy, prudence and humanity. To let the dictates of an insensate pride prevail in this bloody struggle, ‘and perhaps the pretexts of @ political party, would be to provoke the anger of heaven; to submit to a peace, whatever it may be, which does not insure the real good of the country, for the pre- sent and for the future, 2nd which does not, above all, save our honor, without which we possess no nation- ality, would be degrading to our name, would prepare new wars, Aad mi Xe us unworthy the appreciation and jot of olvilized nations. Pnese extremes are ej ually mournful, and the govern- ment which does not avoid them is unworthy of either glory or peace. Let us seek the medium ; and, not for- getting our indisputable rights in our own territory, or what is due to those who pour out their blood in defence of their country, lot us make a unsuimous effort to be superior to ourselves, and worthy of the admiration of the world, Great is my consolation in reflecting that another will put an end to our foreign war. The eee is suffering the inevitable consequences of the disorders which the factions which convulse it have fomented, and'the absolute forgetfulness of the ruleé of morality and justice, without observing which nations are lost, leaving behind them only the memor: of their misfortunes. For the nation to present itself before the tao Marge occupies the onapital, divided into fsetions, without a well appointed army, resolv d to seal with its blood the independence of its country, without a people and fenctionaries faithful to the chief suthority, would be to proclaim ourselves unbelievers in the beneiits of liberty and civilization. But, on the oon- trary, if we retrace our steps—if for this yeneral dircord we substitute ba:mony and order—the war will result happily, the peace will be honorable, and we will see an era of prosperity and abundance commence. I address myself last to you. representatives of the people. Assemble in the city cf Queretaro, where you are convoked, and there nominate the president who shall govern the republic. Your wisdom and your pa- triotism will be written upon the picture which the na- tion presents If you should dit afver your meeting, and by this you should prolong th public evile, enor- mous will be your responsibility. From this time I absolve myself from all care, and before God and the nation I assure you, with the purest sincerity, that I do not consider myseif capable cf governing. Compliance with a sacred duty has called me temporarily to this post; and, on arriving at this city, | considered that my first precaution should be to conjure you to save the country. Hasten, then, this solemn meeting, and rely, as | rely, upon the protection of Divino Providence. ° MANUEL DE LA PENA Y PENA, Queretaro, Oct, 13, 1847, PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF NRW LEON. ‘The following proclamation of the Governor of N Leon, is from Ft Arco Iris of the 27th ult : Francisco de Paula Morales, Governor of the Free and Sovereign State of New Leon. Fellow Citizens— When. in the beginning of March of the present year, I discontinued the exercise of the high fanctions of Governor of the State, it was not certainly eriminal spirit of egotism which impelled me to 0 ox- tweme a course; it was not to avoid difficulties, nor to em- ploy myself peaceably in private affairs, that caused mo to adopt that alternative. T'o promote the good of the people, to confront the calamities of war, and as far as come to assuage their sad consequences, has always wy greatest care; y constant desire. The short ps riod of my administration in Galeava, convinced me that nany indispensable means were wanting to falfil my ar dont desires in favor of theState Every effort had been useless; in vain the greatest diligence The people scarcely seemed to feel the need of the first authority of the State: no complaints. no necessities came tothe new- ly established centre. F.verything, in short, showed the expedience aad necessity of leaving tothe municipal au- thorities the public administration ‘These, fellow citizens, are the fundamental reasons which induced my temporary separation the ex- ecutive power of the State. itis unnecessary to refer to others which were confirmations of various previous events. Bat that sad and deplorable, as weil as dangerous and necessary, situation of affairs, could not endure long The will alone.New Leonese, has not been sufficient to restrain the tromendous effects of anarchy. Some recent and alarming events in some towns, have impelled the juhabitants to seek anxiously and solicitously, in the first magistracy, the legal remeuy for their evils Even if they ll, they menace, notwithstanding, the whole society of New Leon. To di tens to overwhelm us, ert this impetus, jaty, for the ful- to God and man; and it is this which induces mo toresume the reins o: the supreme Government of the State. My friends -my new administration will be conducted with the greatest prudence,and dignity and honor shall preside over it. The sovereign national ext Congress has decreed andsanctioned a constitution—that of 1824— with @ list of reforms which all our sister States have accepted with universal applause, and which they have solemnly eworn tosustain atany cont. This list com- prises the best and most exteusively recoginz-d prin- ciples of liberty and prosperity, and itis not just that Nuevo Leon, whatever may be her conditions, remain any longer without being governed conformably to their 18 To carry out that memorable decree; to comply with its most solemn vows; to reorganize the State according to its principles, and to cause New I.von, making use of its sovereignty, to havo, as before, at the head ofits ad- min! ) its constitutions! administrators—these shall be my task. Above a'l, I will not disregard the pre- servation of order; 1 sheli re-animate the different branches of the administration, and shall omit no effort to diffuse trauquility und security. I shall endeavor to carry out these principles, and if, when | sha.| deliver the power into the hands of your represéntatives,the State shall present,in piace of the sor- rowtul countensnce,she now wears an aspect ofmore life, more liberty and sovereignty, ~ conscience will be tran- quil, and the fervent wishes of your friend and fellow citizen, complied with. FRANCISCO do FP. MORALES. Linares, September,9, 1447. MEXICAN VIEWS OF THE WAR. i om the Niw Lo sage to deo We have, in previous numbers of our paper, referred to the ultra demmostatlo spirit of La Reson the ongen of the puros or federalists, in the city of Mexico. The following article from La Razon of October 22, may bo considered an exposition of the sentiments of that party (the federalists) upon the war questior This question (peace or of or death to the Mexican republic, which inv the social existence of the present Upper gay the tate of thone yet unborn, jn agitated and debated by the pens ot diff-rent citizens of the two contending nations, is obsei with uneasi- ness by the European continent, and is generally de- naturalized and merged In the diverse sions excited by so serious an affair We might well wish to excuse ourselves from taki in 80 delicate an affair—to which science should contribute its treasures, and pa- triotism its purest virtue—especially as it does not per- tain exclusively to any of our most prominent factions But what subject eqnertting our Ly organization o yiohed wy which docs presup| an wade that suestson which absorbs the uni. det. of the None es and an- ho can ‘e the neces. oy torment, wl “i t domestic economy? .Is it not the result of stoiciem, or perbaps, even of criminal indifference, to withdraw at- tention from the common danger, and fix it upon local interests, when even the extent of theenemy’s intentions is unknown, and he preserves a mysterious taciturity while taking advantage of the favors extended to him by the hand of prosperous fortune? What is the foua- dation of such flattering hopes, when we are ignorant of the aid which can be extended to us, or the resistance which can bo offered to any political organization? To avoid these accusations, which candor or malice might make againrt us, to cause to be discontinued the accustomed and sad motto of Mexico, dictated by 1-do- lence acquired through our vicious education—' It isnot yet time, we are no. Prvpared for such excellent things” has been the princ!pal stimulus which bas detexmined us to grapple with the greatest difficulty, whiob, In our transient journey through this world, may, perhaps, be presented to us. It is ible that all our readers may not bo men of education; for them we more especially write, asking the more learned to grant us theirindulgenoe. Tliese latter kuow very well that war between nations ix not exactly the expression of the anger and vengs ince of two nations, prosecuted without mercy, even to extermination, Some. political opinion, some alarm, well or ill-founde’, which the operations of one cabinet originate in another; the desire of territorial extension, or of cherishing some branch of industry; and lastly, the desire upon the part of one people of achleving some object, in tho execution of which another may consi(ter itself offended, is the ori- gin of war When diplomatic eclence was unknown in the world, nations had no other uiethod of salvation than a resort to hysical force, Should they then succumb, they wore Prvmediably subject to the conqueror. Thus did the empire of Assyria fall before the army of Cyrus; thus did Porsia disappear before the power of Alexander; #0 was extinguisHed (he empire of this conqueror, the kingdoms oreated byhis captains,and the republic of Carthage in the conquasta of the Roman republic; and thus was dismein- bered at last the great empire of the Cwsars’ by the ir- the barbarians of the East and of the North me manner was formed and dissolved the em- pire of Charlemague; and in this confusion the feudal ages passed, without any other title to the acqulsition of | power than that of bruts force. The different nations that came forth from tis chaos had limits more definitely marked. a safer policy and overnment, and reasons of State commerce to interfere jn the disputes of nations. Their mercantile interests, and all their relations with one anothor, were computed, 40 that even the most distant took an interest in the contests which were excited. In proportion with the gression of arts, of the sciences, of commerce and of industry, arms in ‘connection with diplomacy, which is the scienca regulative of the common interest, decided the fate of nations. From the tinte of Charles V. emperor of Germany, we have a series of diplomatic treaties; of peace, of truce, of commerce and alliance, which have influenced the as | knew of it, I wrote to Queretaro, and have urged the matter. You may rest assured, that I have, aud will continue to do, every thing in my power to bring about & peace, at whatever sacrifice.” Extract of a letter from an intelligent Fronch gentle- man, for many years a resident of the Mexican republic, dated, Vera Cruz, October 30, 1847. “ While Goneral Suott prosecuted the war with mode- ration and policy, it is certain he had the sympathies of the people of the villages and towns wh he passed; but the principal personages of those retired to other placer, distant from the scene of war, where they formed juntas,’ in which they continued the war cry, persuad- ed that in this way they could neutralize the sympathies thus excrensed ip favor of the Amerioun army; because they published d exaggerated bulletins, in which appeared excesses and horrors, which they wished the American army should commit, “But the stroke which has just been made by a di- vision of the Americans, composed of 1,500 men, on A\ lixo, (a town 10 leagues from Puebla.) where the legisla- ture of the State had met, aud where those who advo- cated the war had assembled, has caused the gr impression The consternation caused thereby, has seized the principal familics, who now know that war can no longer be preached without causing the greatest dapger; they see that the invading army is every day in- = sing, add they consider themselves unsafe every- where. “The magnates of Mextco—those who rubsisted upon the government at the capital—can no longer live sepa- 1tted from the theatre of their fortunes. But, for a few a ise enough, for appearances. to co- ver the shame of national dishonor; but it has neither 9, 1847. of Wayne; Daniel Hicks, of Lenawee; James M. Wil- liams, of Wayne; Isaac 8. Rowland, of Wayne. It is to be’ expressly understood that if the above commis- sloned captains fail in reporting full company actually enlisted according to General Orders, No. 20, within twenty days from the date of this order, that their com- misssons will be considered as void and of no effect. Captain Lewis Scout, of Calhoun county, baving de- clined to accept the commission, the Commander-in- chief will fill the vacancy by appointing a captain from said couaty, where a company is now being raised and reported nearly full. The steamboat © ancellor brought down yesterday feom Louisville,Maj Gen. Butler, and the following gen- tleman composing his staff: Smith, Capt. Butler, Dr. Hunt, Mr. Charles A. Wickliffe, jun. id Mr. Wm Merewether. It is understood that the general leaves i Vera Cruz to-morrow, on. the steamship New Or- jeans. The steamship Alabama, Capt. Windle, was to have left last night for Vera Cruz, with the following passen- | gers and troops, but was unavoidably detained till this | —B. F. Bradley, Adjatant, 34 Kentucky Regi- | ment; KR. P. Frabeu, Adjntuat 4th Kentucky Regiment; John Frasier, Ordaance Department; T. Butler. M cal Department; W, D Porter, Lieut.U 8 NB. Wi stor, Major Massachusetts Regiment; Capt. Brown, U S Hutter; Capt. Chamberlin U. 8 A ; Lieut. Sneed, do; Lieut, Bade.do; Lieut. MeLery, do; Lieut. Wakeley. do; Lieut. Wyrane, do; Capt. Stadden, und family, do; John O, Bradford, Purser, U. 8..N.; Lieut C,H. Hagner, Topographical Engineer; Maj, Holmes, USA; Lieut Reever, do; W. D. . Railey, Clerk Quartermaster’s' De} }. Cobl tment; Capt. A. B. Lan- the elements nor amusements of Mexico, so indiapentable to a Mexican, and for which they would sacrifice every- and this is the class of men who have most in- fluence, and will in the end control the wishes of the doubting * * e . # * “ My opinion is, from my own observation in the inte- rior, that the United States can at this time obtain whatever they may wish, because all—although not pub- licly manifested—are in favor of peace. But one who knows the Mexican character, will not be surprised that re vociferate war, notwithstanding they think differ- ently.” The same letter states that “ there are several parties in Mexico, composed of the wealthy and influential; the peace party wishes our protection for some time; the annexation patty desire to merge their nationality in thatof the United States; and another favors a military occupation of the country until they are prepared to take care of their own interests."’ NEWS FROM THE BRASOS. ‘The schooners H L. Scranton and Florind yesterday from Brazos Santiago, both having sailed om the Sth inat. We have received a copy of the Matamo- ras’ Flag of the 3d inst. ‘The Flug has a rumor that the train with which Ge Taylor was coming down to Matamoras hed been tacked by the Mexicans. The Flag put no faith in the creation or extinction of dynasties, the diminution or augmentation of territory, or the greater or leaq influ- ence of nations. The history of the last three centuries, during which diplomatic negotiations commenced to take that character which we now notice, presents us with a catalogue of events corroborative of this truth. ‘The Prince of Orange would have lost all his dominions, it the treaty of Vervine, concluded in 1598, had not restored to him all the provinces which the power of arms had wrested from him; and from that time to the pre- sent, from the treaty of Nimeguen, in 1678. to the Con- gress of Vienna,in 1514 and 1815, all the civilized nations of Europe re been comprehended and listened to Those of the first order, such as England, Austria, Prussia, Russia, &c , have acceded to the propositions of France, on account of baving become unable to prose- cute war, from the immense losses they had suffered The treaty of Luneville, ia 1803, deprived the Germanic confederation of all its territories situated on the left bank of the Rhine, and produced in the interior of G many great territoria! novelties, and substantial vai tions in the constitution of the empire, such as were ‘The treaty of Presburg, ratified in December, 1895, transferred ihe kingdom ef Napies to Prussia cede: to France the jeufchatel and Valengin, part of ves, and of the Electorate of Hanover The King of Bavaria ceded the Ducby of Berg, and re- ceived in indemnification that of Anspach. By the treaty of Tilsit, concluded on the 7th of June, 1807, Prussia, after having lost in twenty-eight days, its army end its monarcby, recovered,not withstanding, its posses- sions on the other side of the Elbe, which were Silesia, Brandenburg, Pomerania, and the part of Poland lying on beth sides of the Vistula, and totally lost its provinces between the Elbe and the Rbine, renounced all its rights over other States, and recognised Naples, Holland, and the confederation of the Rhine In the year 1809, Aus- trin, by the treaty of Vienna, lost more than three mil- Mon and a halfof inhabitants Sojonia increased its territory by the Duchy of Warsaw. Russia acquired Gallicis, and there remained at the disposition of France, Salsburg, the districts of the Inn, bulf of Carinthia, und the whole of Carniola, all of which were distributed among its allies. France iteelf, ia 15!4 and °15, saw it- self compelled to receive the peace of the allies, losing all its conquests and glories, and admitting a dynasty which it detested, and whose blood had flowed, mingled with that of thousands of victims; and this peace it nooepted ‘after having seen its capital occupied by the allied armies. The congress of Vienna, compored of the diplomatists of Austria, Spain, England, Portugal. Prus- sin Switzerland, Russia, and France itself, made this de- finitive arrangement. And new in order to apply these historical examples with precision, let us soe what is the present condition of Mexico. It is that of the most profound stupor after the most mournful undeceivings. Homogeneous armies, organized according to all the rules of tactics, and in the midet of their homes, went to combat egainst undiscl- lined masses, collected by force, heterogenous in origin, Treauege ‘and interest, and jua foreign country ; #0 that whatever might hi m the personal courage of the diers, or the ability of the general of the invaders, the 8 of action were so unequal that the probabilities ought to have been the same way. Six combats took place, and what was the result of all? What does the country find in its “ men of war,” who had oost it so many burdens and so many sacrifices’ We cannot an- swer without fading ourselves overwhelmed with oppro- brium and shame. a picture does the country now present? That of avictim, who, in his desperation, tears out his own entrails, Thore men who retrocede, those who are yolunterily Mind, ask with shouls the suicidal measure of the introduction of monarchy. The men of violent passions, and of limited intelligence, clamor for an insurrectionary war; those interested in the old system of anarchy, who see their interest in its continuance, and who have their plans traced for the prosecution of their system of usurpation, and depreda- tion, invoke peace at whatever cost ; they are insensible to any feeling of honor, and neither the good name of the country nor its fature iaterest entering into their plan, they would cut our Gordian knot at a single stroke. But the reflecting men, those who have material inte- reats to preserve, and families to support, who bave noble sentiments which identify them with the country in which they were born, and which they have afterwards adopted as theit own, are horritied at the appes ance of the obscure future of which they obtain a glimpse, if the war should bave no other result than the misfortaces inherent to this calamity of so0- ciety—in the loss of some provinces, the humiliation of being conquered, and, as a conclusion, the re- storation of the same vie nd the same disorders. — These men are tho chosen.of the country; they sigh for anhonorable way of extricating themselves trom this conflict of uncertainty and violence; and at the same time they ardevtly desire a political, theory which shall insure peace and prosperity for the future. We believe that diplomatic science, profiting by events, can provide for the two exigencies, which, without doub, constitute the true state of the question Of the four methods recognised to terminate war be- tween nations, the first, which is an adjustment, has proved unavailing, and perhaps powerful obstacles would Prevent its conruwmation. + second —mediation — should be rejected as imporsivle, because there is not upon the continent among the other republics, one which is sufficiently powerfal, aud has enengh influence with the two belligeronts; aad to invoke Europe, would The third—whic! itra- protocol demands serious and prolonged discussions and consultations, which conrume much time, a prelimi- nary truce could be concluded, which would give rest to this poor nation, and wonld permit it to organize itself mer that it should exist in prosperity, and bor In this manner, we ean counect the subject upon which we have lieve w touched, with the programme of interior organigation which we are going to present. + MEXICAN AFFAIRS. Extract of alotter received in Washington from an intelligent Americaa in Mexico, dated October 14 “Thad osoasion to accompany a foraging party, con- sisting of 40 wagons, with an oscort of fifty dragouns, to the valley of Toluca, On the road we met 200 recruits under ap escort oflancers, who asked the commandaut of the escort if he could pass by Tacubaya with his recruite ‘The same eveoing another party ot 600 had come the same road, but they had the precaution to pass in the rear of Tacubaya, and entered the city by Guadalupe, as did the party we met. Newr Lerma we met the governor of the State of Mexico, who raid that he had no official information of an armistice ; bu' we brought a white flag, and he knew by the public rs that an armistice bad been made, he felt bound to respect our flag, and fur- nished us with 400 fanegas, or 200 be hey ofcorn. * * 1 had a long conversation with Olaguibel, the governor of the State of Mexico, during which | mentioned the rein- fotcements which had gone forward Ho replied, that it was an act of the Mexican government, tor which he was not responsible, and then added, you ought to know fanta Anni—he is deceiving you. He wants to make a ace, in order that he may remain at the hoadof power at | can assure you there will be no peace until his power and that of thearmy is destroyed.” ‘ ° * * ° Extract of a letter from a wealthy and influential 7 gentleman, in the city of Mexico, dated Ocwoder 27, 1847, pore | Tommoeweesicn of the details of all “1 sa] uu are in possession o| 6 cheval the receut oeusrenees which beve taken place in thia St Queretaro, and we are now waitiog the result of the | election of Frasident ad interim A peace or a continu. | tion of the war will result from this election. * " * If Pedraza or Cumplido is elected, we have peace; but If Almonte be successful war will be continued. “Six or seven days since, Mr. Irist addressed a note to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs at Queretaro, Mr. Rose, informing him that he was still authorized to en- ter upon new negotiations, Unfortunately, thie com- munication d\d not pess through mej if it had,! could ve the matter differently, However, es teon unfortunate country. Taegovernment of Mexico lemow | ~ story Another rumor is given of the death of Canales, at a rancho near Certalvo ; it is but rumor. The Flag gives the returné of the voting at the pre- cinct opposite Matamoras, The vote was quits one- sided G. T. Wood had 139 out 6f 154 votes for governor of Texas; Young received all the votes (152) for lieute- sing, Quartermaster U. 3 ; Lieut, Elligan, U.S. A.; &. Fisher, Quartermaster’s Department; © G Casa, aplain, 31 Kentucky Regiment; L. B. Beebe, Sutler’s | rk; R. i} Cheatham. U.S. A ; Maj Morrow, do; Dr. | J. 8. MoCrery, do; Lieut. Owens, 4th Kentucky Volun- | teers; Adjt Trabiu. do; Adjt. Bradley, 3d do. Two companies of Indiana volunteers also went on the Alabama. The Galveston leaves for Vera Cruz on Wednesday at 5 o'clock P, M., and the New Orleans on Thursday afternoon at 5 o’clock, with Maj. Gen. Butler and staff. 5 ‘Tho steamboat Louisville, Capt. Savage, arrived yes- terday fcom Louisville, brought down Col. ‘Thompson, Captains Todd, Pritch wing and Metcalf, with four additi-nal companies of the 3d Regiment of Kentucky Iofantry, 400 men, and placed them on board the ship Palestine, bound for Vera Cruz. The steamboat Pho-nix, Capt Dryden, from*Cincin- nati, also arrived yesterday, brought down Lieut. Col. May. with three companies of the 5th Regiment Indi- ana Volunteers, viz :—Company A, Capt. Hull; company B, Capt. Green, and company (, Capt. Gibbs—in all 285 men. ‘The stesmboat Wave, Capt. Morgan, from Madison, 0 came down posters ‘with Major Myers, Capts. ; Manson and Cary, In command of 300 men ot y ig the steamboat “Ne Pius Ultra,” Capt, Philipa, from Cincinnati, arrived with Col, J Lane and staff, and Capts. Bracken, company D, } kenzie, company E. pe | McDougal, company F; of, the sit Regiment Indiana ,Voluuteers.—N. Q. Papers, Oth inet. nant governor, and Gen. Lamar 147 out of 151 votes for representative. The Flag says most of the voters were Mexicans. Major Van Allen passed through Matamoras on the Bist ult., bearing despatches. The* people of the town conjectured that orders had been issued for an advance upon San Luis. The following is from the Flag :— ‘The steamer Moaroe, Capt. MeGowan, bound from the mouth of the Rio Grande to Lavaca Bay, Texas, in at- tempting to get out to sea,a few days since, struck on the bar at the mouth of the river, and was atterwards driven ashore, becoming @ complete wreck. The Mon- roe has been running for the past year on the Rio Grande, and was recently purchased here with a view to run her on the Trinity river in Texas. ‘The captain was chief owner, and suffers a serious loss by the wreck of his boat.—New Orleans Picayune, 10th inst. FROM GEN. WOOL’S HEADQUARTERS. [From the New Orleans Picayune, Noy. 10 } H xtERnS, Buena Vista, Oct. 10, 1847. pt. Taylor's command returned yester- day, having in charge seven or eight prisoners captured at the hacienda of Yerba Buens, near La Ventura, where the Mexican trader was robbed. His goods were found in possession of the two alcaldes of the place. During the night after the capture of the prisoners, an attempt wes made by them to escape, and four of them were shot down and killed in the pt. Capt. Taylor also selved about a hundred head of oat- tle, horses and mules. One of their prisoners, the pro- prietor or lessee of Yerba Buena,is raid to havc been most active in furthering the plans of the guerillas giving them assistance and disposing of thelr plunder or receiv- ing it from them. Capt. Taylor has gone toward the hacienda Potosi in pursuit of the guerillas, and confi- dently expected to come up with them, Thepeople of Monclova have assumed a very hostile attitude.end seem determined to get themselves into hot water; aud if they are not very careful they will get bud lyscalded. Mr. Addicks demanded of the “ Gefe Poli tico’”’ of the place, by order of General Wool, the resto- ration of the horses, mules and equipments taken from the Texan deserters; but the Gefe refused to obey, and made various excuses for not doing so. It appeared, however, that they had received orders from Governor Aguirro not to deliver them up. ‘The secretary of the Gefe, named Faloon, rer near relative of the Mexican of the sau seems to have express Addicks, and the determination of the local government to obey the orders of their own State Government, and pay no attention to the orders of Gen. Wool. ‘bon Victor Blanco, ® man of prominence end influ- ence in Monclova, is engaged in matiufacturing ammupni- tion for the villas at his hacienda of Los Ayuntes, on the road to the hacienda Hermanos, thirty-two miles a of Monclova, also in the possession of his fa- mily. ‘There is aid to be a party of guerillas in the neighbor- hood of Presidio, commanded by Masuel Leal, who are ordered by Aguirre to capture all American or Mexican travellers going to or coming from San Antonio, and con their persons and property to him at La Pas- toria The news of the capture of the city of Mexico, which was received by the regular mail which arrives every Friday from San Louis via Patos and La Pastora, has inesonesd rather than allayed the hostility of the Mon- clovians Caner Burxa Vista, Oot. 16, 1847. Capt. Taylor returned yesterday morning from bh: expedition, but captured no guerillas; r, d stroyed a ‘stand of seventy arms at , sup. posed to have been collected for the use of guerillas. Tho Indians are committing great ravages In Durango, and in the neighborhood of Parras they are also com: mitting outrages. Seven peons, belonging to m Manuel Ibarro, were reoently killed while they we t work in # corn field. I presume rome troope wi'l be sent up there to protent the inhabitants, in the course of a few da; Nothing has been heard of Gov. peg! or his guerillas since my last, and I presume the fall of Mexico will paralyze their exertions for the present. The Mexicans who were tried for- the murder of Raynes and Patterson, have not yet been either released from confinement or hung; the sentence has not yet transpired. Another Mexican, a supposed ‘accomplice, named Cabaseus, the siculde of the little rancho near which the murders were committed, has also been tried, and itis also believed acquitted. His father is a very estimable man, and has conducted himself in avery straight-forward and correct manner ever since the troopshave been in this quarter, and I am glad his fami- ly have been epared the disgrace of having a son hung, which would certainly have been his fate if convicted Gen, Wool and will move down to Monterey from here on Monday, the 25th of this month, ARMY INTELLIGENCE. ‘The officers of the U. 8. Battalion. psssengers on board the ship &mpire at the time of the disaster, have written a letter to Captain Russell, in which they entirely ex- onerats him from all want of attention, and attribute the sad event to circumstances which would have baffled the most consummate skill. We give a copy of it, in jus- tice to Captain f., as ho is certainly the greatest suifer- er; for one of the worst calamities that can befall « no- ble sailor, is the lors of bis ship Nassau, N. P., Nov. 4, 1817. Captain Van Nessand the officers of the U. 8. Army, on board your ship on a voyage from New York to Vera Cruz, cannot part from you, (although under different circumstances from what we anticipated) without ex- pressing {o'you our entire satisfaction, as well as delight, ‘at the splendid accommodations of your ship, and the perfect manner in which all tho departments on board were executed, and also to express our undiminished confidence in your seatmanehip and that of your officers. notwithstanding the misfortune which ocoured to us, and which we beoame satisfied,from our own observation, could not have been avoided by the most consummate skill and experiqnee, The activily aud energy displayed by you during the landing of the troops on the Key, and your kind and very eflicient attention to us while there, and natil our arrival at this port, merits and receives our warmest gratitude, Signed in behalf of the officers of the Battalion of U. S, Artillery. D. VAN NESS, Capt. Let Artillery, : Commanding Detachment, » Avy, A.C. 8 S, Ase’t. Surgeon, U.S, A. ship Empire, n from @ gentleman now in Washington, ments may be implicitly relied on, that orders have been issued, or will speedily issued, directing Gen, Soott to consolidate the remnants of the reziments which have been much diminished duriog the war, and tosend home the other officers to recruit their com- mands tis probable, therefore, that the greater part of the surviving ollicers of the Palmetto Regiment will soon be in the uidst of us. in consequence of the de- cision of the cabinet, that the law authorising the l're- sident to call out tifty thousand troops has been ex- bausted—(hat number having been, at various times, in | service—-( ongrens, a6 no it meets, will be called upon to authoriss the inereate of the army to that eatunt. Should the Law be passed, there is little doubt of a reai- sition being made upon our State for another regiment. Charleston Mercury, 16th inst. The militery spirit {6 so rife in Michigan that woo many places of rendezvous are appointed to raise com- penies of soldiers for service in Mexico. The Comman- der-in-chief of the State hos, therefore, desirous to pre- vent much useless expense. conchided to appoint the following named persons as captains, and ordered tho narne to be commissioned, to Feak from (ct, 301, 1847, to wit:—Frederick W. Curtoniua, of Kalamazoo; Glover N. Buel, of St, Clair; Alfred H Hanscom, of Oakland; John Whittenmyer, of Berrien; Walter W. Dean, of it Monroe; Lewis Calhoun; Nicholas Greusel, Jr., A letter has been received in this city, from Sergeant Alonzo A. Reed, of the Massachusetts Volunteers, dated Vera Cruz, Oct. 18th, from which we learn that privates MoGlenen’and Jordan, of company A, are sick in the Hospital at Vera Cruz.’ Lieut. Thos. J: Myers, of com- pany I, had asked and received his discharge from the regiment, and has “annexed” himself to a beautiful Senoretta, near Monterey. The fair Mexican brings her lord, the cool eum of $20,000. Lieut. Myers retains his love for the types, and is about establishing a newspaper at Monterey. Sergeant Reed, (at prosent employed in the Commissary’s office.) represents his own health as good; likewiso the other printers in the regiment, not mentioned above,—Boston Bee. It is sald that im answer to the recent call of the go- Yernor of Misslasipp, for » battalion of infaatry, « num. ber of the “Marshall’ Guards,” of the old Ist regiment, who twice met the enemy in Mexico, have associated to- gether for tho purpose of ralsidg a company for the war. juccees attend the brave Mississippian: The Trenton State Gazette says: “ Brig. Gen. Cook has appointed Ashbel Green, Jr., of Princeton, his nid, with the rank of Mejor.” NAVAL INTRRLIGENCE. (From the Norfolk Herald, Nov. 17.| U.S, Surr Gemmanrows, 2 Vera Cruz, Oct. 31, 1847.5 ‘The northers have commenced their ravagen at this i and have blown for « week past with terrific vio- lence, The steamer Chase is ashore below the city, and no doubt will be lost, together with the threv-masted schooner Arispe, which came in the same day with horses for the army, all safely landed. Another schooner. name unknown, from Campeachy, totally lost. Ship Ohio, from New York, with troops, came near going avhore; she sent all her apars down from aloft. The de- struction of surf-boats and other small fry was ve great. Camein to-day, ship Orphan, with troops. ani two barks with horses und troops, ands few offoers for the squadron. The Mississippi is at Anton Lizardo. The Water Witch and Vixen are alongside, or near us The Flirt is wind bound under Green Jaland, with ma- tines for the Saratoga at Tuxpan. During the norther the steamer New Orleans got out of coal, and to prevent her from going ashore they bad to burn all their chairs, settees, Ko., to keep up steam, which no doubt saved her from destruction. Lieut, Spencer C. (iist, U.S. died at this place on the 24th inst. Itis now healthy and cool. VY; quite Law Ini Cee Common Pixas, Nov. 18—Before Judge Ulshoetfer. — Simeon P. Smith vs. Fred’k, Pentz, President of the Me- chanics’ Banking Assoctation—This was an action to recover from the bank the amount of two checks, one for $260, and the other for $425. It appeared that plain- tiff kept an aceount with the bank in 1545 and 1546; that his in 1845, 8 man named Benjamin the two checks in question , and got into the hands of Okear, who had in December, 1845, left the employ of the plain- tiff. On the 26th of December, the check for $26) was presented at the bank and paid. The plaintiff soon af- terwards discovered the fraud, and alleges that he in- formed the officers of the bank that the check for $460 was missing, and cautioned them against paying it or any other cheoks of his, unlessthey were numbered ; notwithstanding which, the latter check was paid on the 26th of January. 1946. ‘The action is sought to be sustained on two grounds: first, that both checks are forgeries, and that the bank paid them in their own wrong; and, secondly, that the last check was paid after defendant were cautioned against paying it. There were various grounds of defence set up, the principal of which was that the notice alleged by plaintiff! was not given. ‘The judge, after making some preliminary re- marks to the jury, said that defendant had produced the bank bok cont ing their regulations, aod the question for the jury to determine was, do those regulations apply to the present case’? I do not, sald his Honor, think they do. If, for instance, you goto a bank to lodge $500, and if, in’ entering it, an error is made, and you go awsy witnout seeing it corrected, ‘the bank will not be afterward: bound. Your duty would be to have the error corrected at the tims. There is nothing in these regulations that prevents a man from requiring the amount ofa check if the bank ye it contrary to bis order. This check was paid by tho ank and charged to the piaintifl’s account, and the question for you to determine is, w! jer they hada right to pay it and then charge it'to the plaintiff? This, however, 4 upon whether they were notified or not. You have before you the plaintiff's clerk,who testified that he went tothe bank to give them notice not to pay any fur- therchecks,and that w Mr. Stephens, the teller,and gave him the notices andin order to provide against fu- ture contingencies of another check which was outstand- ing, he told him that in fature the checks would be num- bered, and to pay none that were not. The defendants roduced Mr. Stephens, and he said he had no recolleo- jon ofany such notice having been given, andthat until beth checks were paid he had no knowledge of any no- tice, The plaintiff's counsel objects to this testimony, and says the witness is interosted—that he has given hi bond to the bank, and is accountable to the banking as- sociation; but the law has settled that although he is a teller, and has given his ond, he js notwithstanding a competent witness, and entitled to be sworn before you and give evidence in this cause; and besides, his bond is not forfeil for A mere error or mistake—if one of you, gentlemen, were surety for him as teller of the M nic’s Bank, you would not be liable for his error or;mir- take, you would only be surety for his honesty, and not for bis errors or mistakes. In regard to hia interest in maintaining his conduct as a clerk or officer in the bank, ie the sam plaintiff's witness, who is also his cl as much interested in showing th directions +f his superior #4 the tellc heard the testimony of both witnesses, and you are to judge from their manaer of giving it, which of them has told the truth or is entitled to most credit ; but, in my opinion, it is not necessary to cast discredit on either of the witnesses. You may place the dircre- pancies between them, to error or « bad ray The plaintiff's attorney was sworn, and he tells you he went to the bank with the plaintiff aod saw Mr Stephens, who, he says, admitt:d notice, but rald that it was not givon in writing, and that even if it were, he would not take notice of it, as he had paid severe checks before under similar ciroumstiaces ; but in regard to written notice, where a party keeps an account with # bank, | think verbal notics is as good as written a notice. But as matter of law, if the bank were put on their guard not to pay the check, they were bound to take notice, and not to pay it; and if they did pay, then the intiff, under the common counta, would have aright to recover. Furthermore, you are to determine whether the eae tiff's own neglect, In regard to this transaction, indu defundant to pay this check. Itisarule of law, that party must bear the loss where it bas resulted from an omission of his own duty. Butis the proof before you suMcient to show that payment of those checks was caused by plaintift'™e pope in leaving them out standing in the hands of his cie: he returoed to town’ If you are satisfied of that, the defendant would be entitled to your verdict, But you have heard the ex- planations of plaintiff's counsel on that point, a1 are satisfied with them, you ought to find for the Uf Verdict for plaintiff for piss 50. Mr. Mather ; for defendant, Mr. Mount Belore Judge Ingraham—Rolert Stead rt al. es, Nowk T. Pike —This was an action for work and labor, under the lien law, After the plaintitfs’ case was got through, the Judge ordered it to be referred. Count or Arerais—The court met, and cause No 6 ‘wan resumed and the argument concluded No. 1@ was taken up, and the argument not concluded when the court adjourned. Svurseme Corat —The court met at 10 o'clock, an 9 argument of No. 6, a reserved cause, war and he ts Ft ° For plaintiff, remark would apply to the | = Price Two Cents, ee and concluded. No. 10, another resttved cause, was then taken up and concluded, Judgment reserved. Unite Starms Distaict Covnt—Bofore Judge Bette. Charge of Revolt—The trial of William saith, Geo. Freelove, and five others, conviction of the prisoners, "seamed; and ended Ia the Peck, Bradford § Richmond Ww ai this cause, which was tried last week in the Gourtot Common Pleas—the parties names were inadvertently reversed—the cause should have been entitled ag above. = was a verdict for the plaintiffs for the full amount claimed. Count or Generat Sessions.—Nov. 18.—Before Re- corder Svott, and Aldermen Smith and Meserole. Jonas B. Phillips, Esq., Assistant District Attorney.—Trial for Grand Larceny. —At the opening of the court this morning, Gilbert Cromwell, a boy, was placed at the bar for trial, on an indictment for grand larceny, in having on morning of the 9th of July, stolen from Bryan Kavanagh. a silver watch and five guineas. Bryan Kavanacu sworn.—On the 9h day of July 1 kept a porter house at the corner of Bowery and Ninth street; I know Gilbert Cromwell; he was once in my employ as bar keeper; on the morning of the 9th of July heard a noise, as it some person was walkiag across the floor of the bar room; I then got up and went into the room. when | saw some peraon get out of the window; I then hoard bim say “by Go}, he’ feer me;” [ kaew it was Gilbort Cromwell by his voice; | then went to my desk, and discovered that he had stolen my watch and five guineas; | did not see him agai until October. Hewny Witson sworn.—I am w policaman of the 15th ward; I arrested the prisoner on the 7th day of Octo- ber, on the Five Points; | did mot find any property on his ‘person. Rosert Mavpen sworn.—I am a polieeman of the 17th ward; | had a conversation with Cromwell soon af- ter his arrest; he denied all knowledge of the Srobbery of Mr Kavanagh; he sald he sup if Mr K. got snother watch he would be satisfled. ‘The prosecution here rested, and the following test mony was introduced for the defen a Many Caomwet sworn.—I am the mother of the soner; on the night of the 8th of July he was at home. and in bed, at half past 8 o’clonix. The case was then submitted, under charge of the court, to the jury, who found a verdict of not guilty. Trial for Bigamy.—Thomas Crilley was next placed at the bar, for trial on an indictment for im hay- ing, in November, 1846, married a wife inthe et 7) While he haa one living in Ireland. ARGARET ChiLtey sworn.—| knew Sarah Broadlay, in Ireland; | kaow Thomas Crilley; he is my brother; he was married to Sarah Broadlay in Ireland, and had two children Micnare Mi 4k sworn.—I an a minister of the Re man Catholic Church; on the 28d of November, 1846, married Thomas Crilley and Ellen Sherran, according to the usages ot the church. The case went to the jury, who found him guilty, and the court sentenced him to the State prison for aterm of two years and five months, Another Trial for Grand|Larceny.—Hugh Donegan, & lad apparently about seventeen years old, - then call- her. | ed to trial, on an indictment for grand larceny, in hav- ing stolen about $50 worth of crockery, glass, and Bri- tannia ware, from the store of his empl Fuller, South William etreet, in the ast. Mr. Fouts, on being examined,testified that on ing along Chatham street, a few weeks ago, he on a stand kept by Patrick Leonard. various articles of crockery.ware, &c., which he identified as his property, he then having but recently Imported the same, and no other firm in this city with the exception of a retail house whom he had supplied, had anything of the kind; that cn questioning Leonard as to the manner in which he obtained possession of the property, be finally admit- ted that he had purchased it of the accused about $5; and that the prisoner on being arrested, admit- ted that he took the property and sold it te Leo- nard. The prosecution being unable to show that $: worth was taken at any one time, the Jory Sone the prisoner guilty of a petit larceny only, the court suspended judgment in his case, with a view of witness of him agsinst other parties. The Court then adjourned. Ebenezer of October | Miscellancows A destructive Gre occurred at Alglers, opposite New Orleans, on the boy of the 6th inst. The fell upon Messrs. Hassman & Robinson, and amounted to $3,000 or $4,000. The railroads now bring freights towards the city. This must Lave a tendency to reduce the price of butter, which at present sells at from 25 to 29 comts at retail. Ex-Senator Swift, of St. Albans, Vermont, died at that town on Thursday morning last, of apoplexy. Pe T oe convention was to be held at Phfledelphia ning. The Governor of Illinois has ited the 25th inet. to be observed as # day of ving. Six barrels of flour were shipped yesterday to Queen Victoria, as a present from Mesars. Mathews 4 of men at their mille in Onkland county. end put ep ta bate men at thefr mille in jand county, ai relx, scraped and varnished, and the Rasrels oovesed with tasks Seven bushels of wheat were consumed in each barrel of flour, and is said by good’ judges to be the best flour ever put inside of staves.— Detroit Free Preis, 10th inst. Montreal papers are in mourning for the death of Mills, late Mayor of that city, who died on the 12th rg ®@ malignant fever, with which he ‘wots, who within the season have landed in the vicintty of his pir ag Part of the city of St. Louis is now lighted with gas. The population of Cleveland, Ohio, is 12,769—imerease in 18 mouths, 2,634; since 1646, 6,680. During the present “ immigrant season,” thers have emberked for Quebec, from Englang, Ireland, Scotlend and Germany, 98,106; and of them have died 13,365. A Mrs. Parshal, of Ch Valley, was burned to death on the evening of the 9th inst. It is supposed that her clothes took fire while she was endeavoring to light « candle, as matches and a candle were found near her romains, Her husband was found about the same time in the barn, intoxicated and asleep. Deputy Marshal Hulse, of Cincinnati, a few L-¢ since, received a telegraphic despatch irom heeling, in which was described some property found upon the notorious character just arrested town. desert} mesures were therefore taken in the premi business T at recogni: ption, Lepr Ain peng pen ony! and oe ned marshals iransacted all their though they were 40( miles apart. Hon. James A. Black, who for several terms repre- sonted the Pinckney District, and whe was chairman of the committes on military affairs in the last Congress, has declined a re-election, and Gen. D. Wallace of Union, has been putin nomination as o candidate to supply the vacancy. —South Caroiinian, Lath inet. It ia said that the Indians are becoming very trouble- some north of the W: in river. The troops at Prairie du Chein and Fort Atkinson have been acti; engeged in driving them back upon their own 1. west of the Missiesippi. The British sbip Mertoun, Capt. Hamilton, from Li- bbe, ly smenrer eeuret yesterday, at a tedious passage, with 248 steerage passengers, number, 17 are now lying dead on board, having died while coming up the river. Fifty or sixty more are siek, but of what disease we could not learn.—N. O, Pica- yune, 10th inst. The passengers from this city, per the steamer ©. Van- derbiit, via Stonington, were landed in Boxtonon Wednes- day morning, at fifteen minutes [after 3 o’elook, eleven hours end fifteen minutes being all the time consumed in the paraage. There was snow amon, the mountains of Berkshire, ‘and in the county adjacent, on Tuesday last. On the morning of Tuesday last, the dead body of a fomale, bet 25 and 30 years of age, was taken from the Delaware division of ths canal at Fort Pleasant Sho waa well dressed, and bore every ap} of re- spectability, A fine linen nandkerehief, found im her pocket, bore the initials R. B. At Richmond, Va, on Sunday morning last, Mrs. Daniel, wife of Judge Peter V. Daniel, of the United States Supreme Court, died from the effects of a nervous shock, produced by a fire that occurred near his rest- dence on Saturday night. in a few minutes, Our Postal. ARRANGEMENTS AND TUB Wasn- incton Sreamer.—The government of Great il adhere to their obnoxious order of the 9th last, imposing the British sea-postage on the mails conveyed in the American steamship, — relinquish vpon the ad ofa J ie ‘This order they will postal convention between the two countries, But, in discussing the terms for & convention, they insisted Am upon certain arrangements, objected to by our postal agent ond our minister at London. Not ‘secotiog to these, Major Hobbie returoed, bringing with bim the British plan for # postal convention, for the decision of our goveroment. Arrangements with France are neces- sarily postponed until those with Great Britain hall be adjusted; a8 the mails to and from Frazee conveyed by the American steamer, have to pess through England, and become subject to the English transit-postage. In rm t to our mails with the German States, Major Hobbie effected ful satisfactory Srrangements, 80- curing the transmission of letters ashington, prepaid, 8 plan of a direct to their destination, either with postage or unpaid, at the option of the writers, wi accountability which gives to cach government its share of the postages. In some of the German Statos,a single uniform rate of postege on American correspondence has been oe upon, and at a reduced amount; and there ie a fair prospect that. th tates will oon. cede the same advantage,--Was Kioovery.—A short time since, we referred to the case of Mr. Levy, clothing merchant, of thin city, who, upon opening certain boxes and trunl posed to contain clothing, which his agent had in New York and shipped to this place, — but tailor’s scraps, pieces of old Yesterday another lot, three two tranks, part of the voloe, the Chem and Fanti | to be filled with the same mate- rials. We lesra from Mr. Levy that the individual in New York from whom his agent purchased bis stook of winter clothing, immediately after the sale, left the city, and has not since be: ard of Upon receiving th: were packed, and transferred the marks from th: a | ine to the false packages, shipping the latter, and ab- sconding with the former. | The invoice amounts, we be- eve, to something near $1200.—Modile Register, 11 t inetant