The New York Herald Newspaper, February 25, 1848, Page 1

neo vere ete eo NEW YORK FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 25, 1848. Our Relations with Mexico. PRACK. [From the Now Orleans Delta, Feb. 15.] Our correspondent having been, unfortunately for selected as bearer of despatebes to Washington, h omitted to write us, and we are therefore deprived of cur most reliable source of ic formation respscting affairs in Mexico We are happy to loarn that Mr. Frasner errived at Mobile im good time on Saturday, and is now on his way to Washington. From other quarters we rn that there is vo doubt that ho t+ the bearer o} treaty of peace, nozonted by Mr. Trist under the sanction and approvel of Gem Soott, with the goverem dent Pena y Pena. The Congress, which w: @> Queretero on the 8th of January, had prob: rum about the last of Jan! nd from the oharacter and known feeling of the members returned, there was no doubt that they would ratify a treaty as soon was concluded by the Exeouti membe went from the city cf Mexico, were kuown to be favor: bie to peso id had, previow. their departure fe Queret.vo, held consultetions with Gen Scott, and received passports from him, From facts which have come to cur knowledge, we are satiefled that tho treaty which had been previously agreed on between the Mexican Commissionera and Mr Trist, has received the approval of the Mexicaa Con- grea®, and is now on Its way te Washington. We have nO very distinct or eutheutic information of the charac- ter or torins of this treaty, but have some reason for be- Heving thet it is very similer, ifnot identical, with the provisions of the project eubwitted by Mr. Trist in the negotiations at Tacubaya, lest August. In this treaty they c to usail the territory this side of the Rio Grande, or rather sgree that thet river shall be the bouvdaty line betwoen the two countries; thence north. ‘slong the southern limit ef New Mexioo, to the State of Sonora, dutil it strikes the river Gila; thenee down the Gite to its junction with the Colorado; thence to the bslow the Buy of San Diego. This will inetude Scate of New Mexico, and ucarly sll of Upper or fornia, not, howeror, including the important Francisco, but reserving to United States eotablish # shispiug egency or depot ef sup- piace, Inretura for these concessions, our it, of its own will and choice, tenders to the ubHS of Mexieo, the sum of three to five millions of @ofturé, mors to enable the Mexioan government to or- unnecessary rupine: yf the members of Congress, who refure to come together, either from adesire to shitt responsibility from their own shoulders or some less pa- triotic motive. We sincerely trust that the recent sp- peal of the President, in his address upon resuming tho obasir of State, to the mem! elect, will not go un- heeded. [From the N. O. Times, Feb. 16 ] The following letter, from one of our best informed sources in Mexico, far to confirm the psace reports that were reocived by the steamer New Ozlea &Vi uz, Feb, 6, 184! entlemen- 6 rams conveyance by which I addressed you having been de- tained until now, | am enabled to give you a later date, with news from the city to the 3d inst , stating tha: peace had been rigned; and to enable the government &t Queretaro to exist until such time as the approval comes from Washington. they have obtained a loan trom Davidson (Rethschild’s agent) of one million of doliars—say $100,000 cash, and the remainder by instal- ments of $200,000 per month. This, it is presumed, to be guaranteed by the Americans, as otherwise I do not think Davidson weuld have given adolisr. Amongst the conditions for peace, it is said that all the Califor- nias are ceded, and that the Americans are to pay twen- ty millions of dollars, at the rate of five millions annual- ly fr four 78; aad alec, that Uni ites troops are to remain in the country. We are anxiously look- ing fou news from Washington in reply to the above re- rte ” sr other letter, from an equally reliable authority, says :—* There is every probability ofa speedy tween Mexico and the United States. It is as good concluded—so far, at least, as the former government is concerned.”” (From the Washi mm Union, Feb 23 } It fs rather too early in the day for us toenter intoany speculation on the President’s message, or the treaty ac- companying it. They were laid before the Senate to- ith pertain don aha verslgn of the toate. which we eee she d'in the Pioayune, may be striotly correct; but if the boundary lines speoified ia that paper have beon securately drawn, they substan- pan correspond with the instructions which were ori- ginally given to our commissioner in April last. [From the National Intelligencer, Feb 24 ] The project of a treaty, signed by Mr. Trist, acting as with full powers from reeident of the United States, “Bavize and cerry the treat: 0 effect, than as & com- Peneation for the npriitony uired. Such are the outli of the treaty which Mr. Trist has negotiated with the Mexioan goverament. It meets, ¢ axsured, with the cpproval of Generals Scott, But ler and Smith oad to hagas that FS, navernnent = ppreved this treaty ; that thi appar wicated by poorer d expre d is now on ita "ey. to Washington The fact of It proval, and indevd the fact that Coagress had assembied a quo- rum st Querotaro, were not knowa in ¢) ity of Mexi- co,as wii be seen by our correspondence, at our last Bdvicss. The present government, we are assured by persons folly informed in regard to affairs in Mexico, is the ntroagest thet hag been established in Mexico for many ye md is fully adequate, without even the aid of General Scott and ef our army, to enforce any peace it may concinde. It has collected around it the strorgest mewin the country, who are d to uphold it in its efforts tobring abouts peace. It is believed that the Present is a favorable epportunity, the most favorable which hag presented iteeif sinoe the commencement of his war, or that is likely to ooo: for the conclusion of & satisfactory and practicable The evidence of the inclination of the M nt to pesce, is addrers of President Pena y Pena, his Minister, Luis de 1s Rosa, in reply to the mavifesto of the State government of San Luis, in which é icy of his government to make a intends to do so, and that the United ling (0 ace+pt terms honorabl: to both qv points shies we expressed a few days ago, egainst the prosebility that the other States that had been appealed to by the very bellicose Governor and Council of San Luts Potosi would, Pena y Pena has id strong threaten to arrest and punish the Governor of the dis aff-cted axd incendiary State. countar-blast, appeal to Saata Anna io hasten to State, and, placing bimeelf st t! the Republic from disgrs ‘in. re before us a nuntber of La Atmosfera, of 921 Jan., pub- lished at #enm Luis Potos!, which is full of Mexican blus ter and big words, and appeals to Sante Anna to make War egatmst the tralioroug friends of the Yankees, to their utter overthrow, and the annihilation of the “tiger Scott.” To stremgthen these resolves. La Atmosfera publishes letters frem various Gene- ris, who -voluateer to suppert Governor Adame ‘The wonder is that these Generals who are now £0 va- ould have kept so quiet heretofore, whe 0 many and such favorable opportuniti display of their patriotism and beroism, ‘The enly quar. which the movement of the State of San Luis ived any aid or encouragement, isin the rich end well-pecpled Siate of Oajaca in the South, which has sect delegates to the Congress, who committed to the fortanes of Santa A: Santa Anna is that he has determined to accept @ Foteainos to place himself at the head of ee party. This wily politician will pusac interests, withent cs to his pledges or to the eafety and honor of his coustry. Having au old gradge against Pens y Pens, fer holding on to the Presidency wfter he had expressed his desire to retract his resigna- tion and resume the Presttential functions, from which he hed temporarily withdcawn in order to impress the Mexieans with » sense ot his importance and value the State, Santa Anna will omit no opportunity to barrass and di @ the administration of Peus y Pena But we doubt if he will carry his opposition to the ex- tens of defeating the peace movement. He will no doubt Dide his time, and without connecting himself in sny manner with the negstiations, will, when a Peace is oon- cluded, olaima much vomsideration and honerfor his re- fusal to jeipate im any such “treasonable conces- sions.” Should he, however, pursua a different course, und boldly throw himself into the auti-peace party, he ‘ll, ie owr opinion, rally a pretty strong force around hin, re ail the diffloulties of this war. Such is the pressnt aspact of affairs in Mexico—such Gre the chances for the consummation of the treaty of peace whieh has boon eeneluded between Trist and the government of Mexico. [From the Mexice American Star } One of our friends out of the city—an officer of great intelligence, at Pachuca—closes a reoent letter with the following queries : “I hop you will not fail to write me all the news. Aro the Mexicans talking any thing about peace these daya? What is your opinion in relation to ‘Vaat matter 7" Shane with cot are put to us every da; “What about peaoe? Will negotiations be concluded ?” We are mot im the secrets of the American eommis- a and, therefore, osnnot speak Sathoritatively on the subject It is well known, however, that Mr. Trist has for samo time been in conference with the Mexican commissioners, who are acting under the authority of the supreme government at Queretaro. The pature of these conferences, amd of terms proposed by the at present very properly scoret by the _—- representing the two govern. may here remark, for tne information of it of the city, that the fret official notice hat negotiations were g ig forward, is cent circular of th ‘ister of Rola- several passages touching the relations between Mexico and the United States. Woe regard the declarations is eircular, by authority of pre! gO" as by far” more important then any thing im relation to this interesting and exoit subject which has yet come to our knowl ‘We are informed by the Minister of Relati that negotiations have been going on betwe Mr. Trist and the Mexican commissioners; and what is of for more importance, we ate told that the terms cffered by the Ameriosn commissioner are sueh a8 Mexico can aceept without disgrace or dis heuor. Thisisavery important admission by Pena y Pena,and the nment which he administers. It does not oppear that there ia any difference of opinion among the iainisters om the subject. ‘They aro a unit on this qaestion. Sach being the case, the question naturally arises, why a treaty is not concluded, ifthe terme of the United States goverament are honorable, and 0 little liable to objection? The minister, whose published yesterday, not answor the y further than to say, that reasons of State low of direst answer atthis moment. We are satisfed with the reasoning of the M inister of Rela- tions on this polat. It is enough for usto know that resentatives of the two governments are in con- , withan earnest desire to bring about an ami- cable close to existing differences; amd that the pros- oc is favorable to the negotiation of an honorable and Pisting peaeo, As tho two parties in diplom pppens to be in geod temper, wo have reason to predist the best aad ‘moet ausptoloan \te, We certainly are of opin- jow, that at no perio. yo the army mi into the valley of Mexico, hay the indicatior oment. If w 80 favorable tnt ined in the clroular of the gover raforred, yet the fact that Mr. Tris apital, is indirect evidenee that there his overtures will be accepted. We aay, therefore, to the friends of peace—whether Mexi- cans or Ausricans--be prepared tosustain your g ments in their endeavors to put an end to the ting war. Should «treaty be concluded between the com- tlesioners, it must be laid before the Mexican Con- gress for their approval, and the Senate of the United § Stes must give it their sanction. We eannot belleve that aay serioas opposition will be manifested by efther Of thave legislative bodies to an honorable psace—one thas the United States government can honorably make, aud that of Mexico as hoaorably accept —-is the desire o! ail. There may be a fow turbulent spirits in this repab- lio, who will make some show of opposition; bat sack then aro satisfied with nothing that conflicts with their own personal and politieat neement. A very large majority, {t is believed, of Mexican people, desire posse, and will oordiaily oo ate with the government im its efforts for the ‘aceomplishiment of that object... We shall look with interest to Querstaro fer further rev tons on this important sub; The proceedings of Congress, in partioular, if it ever comes together, will ba road with interest, so far as they relate to the qaestion of pesos, andto the election ew Presi- it, The deat, whose policy may have some bearing for deat results from the hegotietions 4 Meee rte Soom a, cwshahgn aor going og at . skies look quite bright at present, and we now and three Mexican commisiioners, with full powers from the government of Mexico, for establishing a treaty of peace, and amity, and boundary, is understood to have been laid before the Senate, confidentially, yester- day, by message from the President. ™ ‘he Senate sat for the J reseed of receiving it, under circumstances (of Mr. Adarms’s continued decadence within the walls of the capitol) which would probably have prevented their entertaining any propositien of Jess momentous cheracter. ‘The reader will perceive, inthe pecpanitipes esterday, submitted by Mr. Allen, of Ohio, evidence of a feeling in that quarter, which clearly indieates the charactea ot the business which was about to ocoupy, eonclave, the attention of the Senate. THE CONCLUSION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BY MEXICO. (From the New Orleans Delta, Feb 15 edition. We hast ortant intelligence which they contain. It will be seen at the American Star confirms the report of a treat; ing been concladed b: jon Mr. Tristand the Mexi- ernment. The most important and conclusive p this fact is contained in the letter of Senor Rosa. Secretary of Foreign Affairs, in answer to the Governor of San Luis Potosi, who had pronounced against the government. This eddress is a very able, cloquent, and Tengthy document. We regret we cannot give it entire, as it fillsone side ofthe Siar of 3ist January. After showing the unconstitutional and reprehensibie charac ter of the movement at San Luis, the address proceeds to consider the subject of the relation between Mexico and the United States, in the following language :— The governwent is charged in the manifesto with not having continued the war. It bas been conrured still more strongly for not having concluded a peace. The minister then aske, what has been and what ought to be the eourse of the government in regard to the war? This is pronounced to bs of thone questions of deep policy which cannot be answered with impartiality until the voloe of passion is hushed by time, and the truth can be ated without dieguise or keeping anything back. present generation, in the midst of its suffer- fnge and misfortunes, cannct judge impartially, and do justice to the efforts of those individuals who established the government when the nation was without a head. hem near. Peaterity, it is added, will do nd perhaps will do them bonor. - honor (the Minister proceeds) demands uses which heve weake: the action of the gove: it, almost paralyzed it, and deprived it of power to carry on hostilities against the cnemy, should not be made known. Many of the causes, however, are notorious. Hethen proceeds to say, that after the do- oupation of ths capits), the greater portion of the army was left either prisoners, or was deetroyed and diapers. ed. The few miserable vemaente of shat sear. ‘were di- vided, by order of the General-in-chief, into two parte— one of which was marohed to Puebla, ‘and the other to Queretaro, by order of the same chief, who found great difficulty in preventing its complete dispersion. The erament ight proper to withdraw from General Bente Anna the command in chief of the troops in the neighborhoed of Puebls. That general surrendered the command, but at the same time ordered that « part of the forces should repatr to*Queretaro, others to the eouth of Mexico, to report to Gen Alvarez A portion of the troops at the seat of government remained at T'o- Toa and ite neighborhood, subsisting upon the rents collected at those points. The army was thus reduced sud thus stetioned—some other small detachments guarding @ few pinces in the interior, and various guc- operating upon invaded points. What was eut todo with an army whoes officers and o almost naked—without arms, and discou yy the result of battles in the environs, in which they tcok part? It was to clothe apd feed them, to prevent their dispersion at whatever coat, to arm them, and reorganize them into bodies St for service. The government has discharged this duty to the extent of its means—clothing the soldiers, scantily, it is true, and feeding them, though not so abundantly as could be de- tired. It has omiited mo pains to collect arms. The greater part of the products of the rents have been de- yoted to the payment of the credits and property of the army. In regard to the reorganization of the army, the republic has seen the orders and decrees issued on the subject, and the proportion of men assigned to the Sta’ Inister then adverts to the ports being blooka- dod, the smuggling which was inevitable in consequence —that the todaces rent. formerly received by the go- yernment, is almost annibilated—that the States ‘nva- ded do not pay their contingent to the government, or other contributions—that commerce is id, and that some governments, which should have contributed to the geceral expenses, have called upon the Union for means neeessary to enable them stain themselves. account to the of property, when it sen done with legality, eco nomy, and honesty of purpose. But to return to his principal purpose—he declares that the gover: it canuet ba charged with disap- pointing th - wal, 6 translate some interest. ing paseages in rey to the “The war is tie univer ish of all hearts which love their country—of all Mexicans. For, what Mexi- oan does not desire triumph and glory for his country ? Who is he whose heart would not overflow with pleasure if he should see the tri-color standard aso 4 on the shores of the Sabine? But there are wishes, however noble they may be, which sometimes cannot be realised. There are exalted passions, which, notwithstanding their noble origin, it sometimes becomes meotesary to repress, to listen to reason and to look torward tothe future. In & word, profound calculation and thought are essential te those who look to the best interests of the people in the edministration of public aifairs. The government, then, has not only had to attend to the universal wish to continue the war, even if it could be done with a suo- eesfal issue, but likewise to consult its resources for cen- mtest with vigor—without waiting, as it for the enemy to evacuate the territory to propositions of peace. The gov fends very clearly how it can continue t der, deinanding dis) eful condition: id exasperate the republic, and 0 it ity of fighting even to externiination and death. Thon there weuld be no middle course between death and infamy. the coldest would feel their borom burn with valor with heroism.” Again Senor Rosa contiauce as follows : “But this extremity has not yet arrived, and the go- vernment must frankness at this time, that up te thin period the invader has not demanded any condi- tions for peace which would be aceful to the repub lio The American goverom as thas far treated Mexico as the governments of independent nations ecustomed to treat. Undoubtedly the pretensions the United tains of Amerioa, 2 peace is made, ve it snorifices necessary, but never, never, the aacrifies of the national honor. “i'be losses of Mexico In no cage would be without corresponding compenca‘ion Th tement and insin' ion, then, of the revolution- at ai jaious: ity of peace has oon- led, isa calumoy. It isa calumny to assert that the ‘uational government has humbled itself to send propo- sitions of peace to the Cabinet at Washington, or that it has offered, in order to terminate the war, advantages whioh the same Cabinet did not exact. His excellency, the President, authoriz*s me to give the Ile to these ca Jumnies, and to assure you that in the midst of the mis- fortunes of the country, the nstional honor has not been tarnished, and will not be under the present ge: vernment, sven should the conditien of the republic come woree than itis,"’ > “The government, then, has understood the national will in relation to the war. It believes the republic is resolved upon sustainiag the war at every peril, if the invader exsota conditions of peace ignominious for Mexico, But it is also rerolyed to make peace, if the national honor can bs reconciled with the necessity of utting an end to the calam! of @ bloody and disas- Rous contest, which has been eo long eontinued—a oo! teat of which the frightfal evils have thus far falle principally upon Mexico, but which by an immutable prinoip! ‘the eternal laws of justice which govern nations, one day be felt in all their sad eonse- quenoes, by the United States of Amerion. Wiil it be asked, then, why the supreme govormment has not yet concluded a treaty of @, if it believes it ean be done without disgrace to Mexico’ T'o demand an answer to this question, would demand of the government s reve~ In the same United States of America, is the government ever called upon to violate the secrecy of its diplomati negotiations,snd to give unseasonable publicity to what, from its very nature, fs and ougat to ba kept with the most rigorous secrecy In this country sione is this avoreoy called the dark doiogs of the government, a fact which proves that unfortunstely the Inowledge of the simplest principles of the political and constitutional right of rations has not become general among our- elves. It will suffice, then, for the government to say at this time, that ia whatever it has done or msy do, in its measures conc-raing negotiations of peace, it has pursued and will continue to pursue a course strictly constitutional ; and if it gives its sanction to a treaty, jt will submit it, as it is ite daty to do, to tue ratification or Felovtioa of Congress. All men of good faith, then, should avoid zeonsations against the government, and especially the minister or ministers who were respouel- ble, 1¢ will then be known also, whether the govern- ment has obeyed cr not, the wishes of the nation in its measures reapecting the war.” There ara a few other passages in the circular rola- ting to the Sin Luis movement, and the duty of the States and the people in regard to it. But we havo given our readers « good account of the contents of the mpertent portions of the document, and here we leave the matter, with the remark that the sentiments in it in regard to the relations between Mexico and the United States, strike us as being sound, judicious sud honora- ble to the government of Pena y Pena The Star has the following romarks upon the peace prospects: — Notwithstanding the pre) tions now being made at home to prosecute the war to # speedy close, and abroad, our peopl '@ ready to rei consideration to any pro} tions for an adjustment which may oome from Mexico. ‘The Hotspur spirit of the few who talk, loud-mouthed, of the destruction of the nationality of Merico, meets with little response.’ Tho men of both poiitioal parties would be pony to ree our government at peace with Mexico, if itcan be effected with honoi 1 satisfaction to our country. The motto is, * Peace and indemnity;” and if the first cannot be obtained soon, the Mexicans may rest assured that we will have the second. Tho Presi- dent of the United States, the Hon, Lewis Cass, and many oth who, we presume, will not be called traitors, express strong language againat the annihilation of the nationality of Mexjpo, aud they would be glad to live in terms ef amity with Mexico again; but, to obtain such an end, they will bo, oan no more, and whilst they are ever ready to receive pro- poritions from the country with whor they ere at war, they will relax no effort ia the meantime to conquer « Pesce. We infer, from the tone of the Minister of Relations, that a better spirit is pervading the people, and, in ali pecbacaity, the sober second thought may induce them 0 look into the present state of affairs, and to search out a remedy—and the only plausible one that can pre- sent itsel?, wili be peace with the United States, and the re-establishment of the constitution of "24. It needs only a few mon like Pena y Peaato demonstrate this to the people. Notwithstanding the @isposition tor peace we sea evinoed at Queretaro, there is an insignidl party here, and in other places, attempting to stave }t off. These parties are composed of men who care nothing for the fate of Mexico, but who are influenced by the almighty dollar which drops from the Yankee pockets Foreign adventurers, who have no affinity with either government, with few unprincipled Mexicans, actu- sted by the same sordid view, contemplate a peace be- tween the two powers with horror, and hence they blow for wat, occupation, and even annexation. The cau which lead to this course on their part, must be app: rent enough to all, without any explanation from us they wish the American army to stay here to protect and to enrich them, Selfiehness is the reigning passion with them And will the Mexicans listen to these upstarts, snd thereby jeopardize theic existence as a nation? We hope mot. Wo trust they will cast towards Queretaro, and catching o glimpse of the pexceful fire which is kindling, blow it into a mighty blaze. If they do not this, they will soon flad all their principsl cities occupied by our troops, and sooner or later we will have peace and indemnity. THE SAN-LUIS MOVEMENT. Under this head the Star observ The Monitor, of yesterday, has some further notice of what has done—referring portiouleriy to the re- mn of the prenunciem+nio by different States. The Governor of Zacateoa: a “itemelis of Sante Anna- ism,” and he will have nothing to do with it. The Go- vernor of Guansjuato writes :—“This is not right. I shall adhere to my plan of coalition, avd will write to Jalisco, proposing it.” ‘he Governor of Michoacan im- mediately wrote to the Minister of Relations, in strong opposition Woalro haves long letter from Gen. Bar- tamente, who had been offered the command of the torces of San Luis. He deciines the honor, deolaring that be could not accept the appointment without making open ‘opposition to the supreme government, to which he owes bis allegiance. On the whole, the San Luis revolution does not promise to be very successful. It Was undertaken in.consequence. of direatisfaction at the course pursued at Queretaro ia the prosecution of Sng, ar anlons, the, Valted, States We dou, ho resources ef any kind, will be able to make eny hi wey in thi fioular, against the existiog authorities The latter seem determined to put it down at all events The Star of iat February has the following intelli- gence, the very latest from the Cupital:— Col. N. 8. Ciarke, of the 6th infantry, leaves this morning for Cuernevaes, to ocoupy that towa. The force he takes with bim is the Ist intautry, under Major Miller, the 15th infantry, under commend of Major Woods, Lovell’s battery, and the Georgia mounted men Cuerpevaca is about fifty miles south-west from this city, and contains a population of about 8000 souls — Colonel Clerke wos # long time Governor of Matamoras, and 90 administered his government as to give satisfac- tionto the Americans end Mexicans. We commend him yf Cuernevaca. ce the Ayuntiamiento requested Gen. fa level survey of the city, made by Ame- rican engineers, in order to ascertain if the course of the water was directed properly, and the General ap- pointed Lisuts M.L. Smith Hardcastle, to make thesarvey. After the survey shall have been mad: are told that at An express -ohlef had left for Queretaro, to the effect that of peace wore not coneluded within three days, the American troops would proceed te oooupy oteer points in Republito. We give th mor for what itis worth. The Monitor probably has its infor- mation from Moxioan source: It waslate on Sunday evening last, before the Paseo was much ctowded, Major Gons. Butler and Patterson were on the drive. [t wass mi of regret that the entire drive was not sprinkled, and the principal foun- tain being dry did not give that pleasing aspeet it is wont to wear, Gens. Romulo Djaz de la Vega and José Maria Jarero, wore recently invited by Gen. Scott to dine with him. The Monitor says they were treated with the greatest urbanity and distinction. : CHIMUANUA El Faro, of the 11th ult, says the newa roceived from Paso, goes to show that an expedition of 600 Americans, with two small howiters, had left that place for Chihua- has, and that there was at yy the departure fe, ef assisting tho arrison of that place, which had been threatened by ree of Mexicans The editor isnot able to give, with any certainty, the object of the movement against the centre of the State. Gen. Urrea, Comman- dante of Durango, had addressed a letter to the om nor of Chihuahua, in which he had promised to emplo: all the resources of the State to aid him in case of neoe! sity. This, he says, isin conformity with orders be hos received from the suprome government, and he fulfils them with pleasure, because it is pleasing to him to fight: for the rights of the Rspublia ete. BAN 1 % POTOSI. The “papers to Jan, 26th, eretoo much occupied just pow with the p> onunciamente, to pay attention to anything else; nor do they contain aught else. Tho Atmosfera ie @evere upon the government at Queretaro, for its crimi- nal apathy—nbandoning everything to gratify the wishes of @ minitry disposed for peace. The same paper has a curious list of declarations in favor of “ war and Santa Anns,” makiog use of capitals to express ite indignation at the conduct of the government at Queret lt cries, “war to the traitors, friends of the Yankees,” and procisims Santa Anna the ‘ on'y man who can save the nation.” The Aimosferaisa new paper, and seems to betting in truth, the “atmosphere” of treason and re- volution. The Monitor states that both Governor Olaguibsi and Alaa, Prefect of Sultepeo, areat liberty ogain; they are at Tenanango. Of Me 4 the story about the death of the Governor is unfounded. VERA ORUZ. The le at Popantla have started a pronunciamen- to—beiay isfled with tho present order of things. Who leads the movement we are not told. Itappears to have extended to Tospan and Tecalutla. All these — srein the northern part of the State of Vera ras. TAMAULIPAS. The omprenn hag San Luis Potosi, of the 26th Janu- ary, states that the Governor of Tamaulipas, D. Fran- cigeo Vital See eee pene ap of the government at Washim in hia. plan of sunexing that Btate to the United States of the North. THR EXECUTION OF JOSE DE LA.LUZ VEGA, ‘Who was convicted of enticing American scldiers to depert, and who was sentenced to be shot last week, and the axeoution of the sentence surpsnded until the Ist inst.—has been, according to E! Eco det Comercio, far- ther respited until the 6th. That paper contains the following petition from his family to Gen Scott: To bis Exoellenoy Major Gen. Winfield Seott: Sia—A mother bege you for the life of her loved son; the little children,in tears, without protection in the world, request your clemency (o pardon their father, Joxe dete Li ‘egs, who has been condemned to be a father, sic ered name of father; ai ior your children, that you will be merciful with this happy man. If your heart is moved by your olemancy will save the life of Jose dela Lux Vega, ssh will recei the hand of ince, organized the troops, for the pre- Brigade, comprising the Mountet Riflemen, 34 Artillery, 7th,12th and 14th Infantry,js sta- tioned w'thiscity, There hav this splendid brignde wes about leaving the o'ty, but we eannot learn that tuere is apy fouadation {cr the state ment 2d. Brig Gen. Cadwalader's Brigade, consisting of the 4th Artillery, Ist, 6th, 8th and lith Regiments of Infan- try, is stationed ut Toluca, and Lerma, some five leagues this cide of Toluca. ‘The assessment upon the State of Mexico, of which Toluca is the sent of gi ment. is due at the commencement of the coming month. The Governor rome days sincs, refused to ald in collecting the amount*for the benefit of the American authorities, and we do not koow what measures have been taken jn reference to the matter. The Legislature appears to bo disposed to eid fa the collection of the revenue, and wo presume Gou, Cadwalader will not have any great diffi- cul i in collecting the smount, in some shape. ‘The 9th Regiment of Infantry, Col. Whthers, com- manding, belouging also to Gen. Cadwalader’s Brigade, fs stationed at Caciuca, with a detachment of dragoons. Sol. Withers is Governor of the place, and the regiment is at present in command of Lieut Col. Clemens. Pa- chuoa is a few miles from Real del Monte, where there are extensive silver mines worked by an English compa- ny. Adetachment from this command reached the city some weeks since, with between one and two hundred thousand dollars in bullion. Auother detach the saine place, is expected About ninety of the troo tion to Tulan Cingo, a fe jays since, stand, made some further collections three hundred followers, hearing of their approach, left the olty the night before their arrival. 3d. Brey. Col. Riley’s Brigade, comprising the 2d Ar- tillery, the 2, 4th and 6th Infantry, and the Voltigeurs, is at Lecubaya. z @ field batteries are attached to the different bri- es. Gen Cushing, with the voluntesrs—the Massachu- setta, New York, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania Re- giments—is at San Angel. The Indiana, Tenncasee, and, we believe, the Ken- tucky Volunteers, are at ino del Rey. ‘The 15th Regiment of Infantry is stationed at Chapul- tepec, It hes garrisoned that fortress since its eapture in September. Gen. Lane, with Col. Hays and the Texas Rangers,has gone upon en exploring expedition, in the direction of Origaba. He has also with him four companies of the 3d Dragoons, under Major Polk. ‘There are strong and efficient garrisons at Puebla, Pe- rote, Jalapa, and at Vera Crus. The 2d Ohio Regiment is at Rio Feio. ‘This, in briot, is the present dispodtion of the troops in occupation, They are all within supporting distance of each other, and they will see that the revenues and re yi ordered by the American government to be paid over toits representatives , are collected aad dis- posed ef forthe benefit of the This is the poli- ey to ba purs until Mexico sues for pe: and a treaty is negotiated between the two goveromen' We will only add, that our letters from the different stations represent the health of the officers and men as being good. B J NATIONAL EXIGENCIES. Under this head, E! Eco del Comercio has the fol- lowing: : The quick reunion of Congress. The establishment of the National Guard. The quick termination of the question with tho U d Staton rue reform of the Army; and The evangelical reform of the clergy. If they will place the National Guard upon the same basis as our militia system, we ef the Svar will say amen. There was little news of importance at Vera C: The 5th regiment ftom Tenn had reached that place, and the Alab: also arrived. The latter corps was Juan, and is compored of meble-looking men. lowing are the officers of the battalion :—M T Teavent Lomax, nants Copeland, Hardaway; At Jalapa are stationed the Baltimore and Washing- ton regiment, an lilinois battalion of Infantry, Tilgh- man’s Licht Battery, and Wheat’e mounted company On the 16h, two soldiers were assassinated near oue of the gates. Col Hughes had been to Quatepro with a past of bis commend, but sound no enemy at that place ‘he sick in the hospital were fast recovering. At Porote, Lieut. Col. Seymour has everything in ship-shape order. The gatrison is amall but effective The following isa Met of the officers garrisoning the eymiour, Lieut Col. Georgia battalion of In- fantry, governor f department and commandant of the castle ; J Hamilton, 2d Lieut. 3d Artillery,A AA G; FM. Lrvigoa, let Leas Co, D.and Adjutant Georgia Ist Lieut, A.A. Hunt, Co. A, Georgia In Quartermaster, Miles, Assistant Sur- Nelson, Captam Cb--2;~Gtorgic Walker, 2d Licut.; JL. Cie; Captain Co. B; BJ. Smith, Ist Lie leave) 2d do; J. Griffin, 24 do; J. 8. Fa A. M. Hunter, 24 do; ©. r. Herveysi@apt, Co. D; A on, 2d Lieut. (om leave); E. 8 Hoole, 24 do; J. H x, Capt. Co. E; Philips, let Lievt ; Holden, 2d do; Wells, 84.40; Chauncey Brown, 24 Lieut 1st Pa. Vole, cowmanding Co, A, 34 Art.; Wyatt B. Stapp, Capt. Ill. Mounted Vols ; J H Mitchell, 2d Lieut. do; Paull, Mass. V Captain convalescenta. Tn Pat . Childs is as energetic as ever. His tre disposed in the city, andin a fine state of discipline. The road Is pretty well cleared of guerrilleros, as the safe passage of the ruil from Vera Crus to this placo, accompanied by from twenty to thirty men, will testify ff wohad s small garrison at Ojo ds Agua parties of three or four men would be enabled to go through with but little risk. Col. Dominguez was in Nopalucan on the night of the lat. It was understood that oné house in Vera Cruz hed id $20,000 to get back their goodsfrom the guerril- eros. Capt. Montgomery, A. Q M., came up withthe mall as far as Puebia. will be in the city in @ day or two. The Monitor sta:es that Gen. Cadwalader had ad- dressed 2 note to the Governor of the State of Mextoo, as! for the State’s portion of the revenue, assessed upon it by the American authorities. The Governor re- {ies that he shall never lend his co-o) tion to obtain it. The legislative assembly addressed a note to his Ex- Rirpetd expressirg a wish that some action should be ado we friend in this city for the fol- lowing leer, whioh is of the very latest date from the 00: city of Cir Mexico, Feb. 1, 1848,—The present position of affairs in this republic is curious in the extreme. You have probably been advised, ore this, of what is termed the San Lufs movement. ‘The vice Governor of that 8 it seems, had conosived a great plan fora pro- nunctamento against the federal government, which, as 200n as consummated, was pronounc ‘sent off to the different States for thelr o0-oper was the first State, in J: in Largos, to adopt vigor against the Americans ; snd Guansjuato, Zacate- eas, Durango, and others, Sey Sgro flee the vice governor entertained the hope that they would as readi ly concur in bis plan it the federal ernment— but he was mistak single State that has e and those who conceived the br A and alone. It is somewhet motive design jeult to divine what tuated these States in keeping aloof from their , and many of them even condemuing her action sister, and id he ition in the prem! was batural to suppose that their gene- ral Re en ba the yanguies would have induced them to support revolutionary State im that article rela- tive to s further prosecution of the war; but it did not. On the contrary, when the Minister cf Relations ad- dressed the States, deprecating the movement in ques- tion, it met with general approbetion, aud several of the st endorsed the circular, notwithstanding the mi- x took occarion to say, iu his circular, that the fe- Ue ernment was in treaty with the commissioner of nited , and that thet commissioner had er made @ proposition that it would be dishonorable for Mexico to aceept. [allude to those things now, in order that you msy draw your own conclusions with regard to the prospects of pence, as the question agitates the public breast no little at this time, In fact, there is soarce an hour in the dey that some one does ask the question— le there any thing new from Quere! e-day!”? “Well, what is the chanes of pease?’ “Have they a quorum in the Mextoan Congress?” &o., &c. The Mexioans talk more of peace, and have more belief in its early consuaima- tion, than any others, and many of the mozt intelligent among them speak of it as a matter beyond question.— ‘The declaration of the Minister of Relations, that our Minister isin conference with duly authorized agents of the supremo Ber yamest, ‘and that no propositio had been made that Mexieo could not accept with honor, inight well Indaoe one to think that an amioable adjust- ment was athand: but still there are numerous obsta- oles in theway. A quorum of the congress that should have commenced ite session on the Sth ult. has te keged lacrity —— and unless Foals wh bgt ore fo coming together,will not, in all likel . ing the next ix weeks. "Forty six members only had reached Queretaro on the 27th ult.,to which add the fourteen who left the city to-day, and you have sixty. It takes, { think, seventy deputies to form s quorum, and deduct- ing some twenty seuators from the seventy, and Art, all that oan be reckoned, and it is near» month since the meeting should have taken place. Allow t a qv orum now, fi you will, and peace does not follow; for even af: he congress is disposed to trent, th may ni ‘time to do #0 before some military ohief- tain may raise bis standard; and now that ther army to oppose him, march with his hasty levied bers and overthrow the government. 80 you see the hope Serer by the friends of pence is not so bright after @ | cannot, for the life of mo, tell what Mc, Trist Js doing here. Th» President, in bia message, sald tl been recalled; the Union reiterates it, and ries, Can he been recalled without the of bis power? still looked tal asthe duly authori: diplomatist our government, tnd he takes no trouble do amay with the balla thal seo. It strange to me, but perhaps The ides of a epoedy pence is received by America: Sa ay Pe and fishes, he lets things take thele oou! without iuterposing one way or another. All the foreign merchants, with the exception of the Eng! would be glad to see the war 001 ued till dos for they never saw such times before,and many Mextoans who have sompromiaed themselves with us, with the present state of things to contiaus for their personal se- ourity; but this latter claes are not very numerous. Most of the Mexicans wish peace on moderate terms, though many would be glad to have our army remain here until they could re-establish the constitution of 1524. Mex- ioan paper hers hes at the head of its columna, “ A quick settlement of the question with the United States of the North—a quick reunion of Congress-—the true reform of the army—un evangelical reform of the clergy,” &e., all of which plainly jadicates that the central system must be done away with. The Ayuntiamento, the new oity counoll of Mexico, op- pose a peace very violently, They disobsyed th» orders of the supreme government in accepting office, and their only hope for the futurs is in the Americans. T he: gave a dinner to Gen, Scott on Saturday last, at wh ic! many patriotic toasts were given by them, aud one by the Aloade was very strong:—‘Death to priestoraft and military despotiem—May the biood of those who up- hold them flow 8 froely as the wines.” You may plain- ly see how the cat jumps thera, Feb 2.—The mail came in last night from the inte- rior. San Luls Quding herself atone, has boldly declared herself for Santa Anua, and says that he is the only man that can save the Republic,and drive from it ths North Americans. A small party in Queretaro supports them, though not too opeu-mouthed. Although advices from Queretaro up to the 29th have been received, no mention is made of Congress or the — aud we aroall in the dark as to what is joing Ovjeon has elected hor memb: and it is said they will now h Senators and eleven Deputies wi Santanistas to the core ‘The health of the army is not #0 good as [ could wish; and many 8 poor fellow is drummod off to his long home daily. The messels anda disease similar to the black tongue prevail to extent. r MR. TRIST—THE ARMY—TNE MEXICANS, ETC. [From the N. O. Bulletin, Feb. 16 ) The following letters aro from high and intelligent souroes, and though not of so late ‘te as other advi- we give them, as showing the views and opinions ea- tertained in the army. It will be seen that not much confidence was enter- tained in Don Nicholas, or in the favorable result of his negotiations. We have no doubt his success will be a matter of general surprise ia the army, and also of dis- sppointment to a considerable portion of it, particularly re ee rs, who are generally anxious ‘to play out e play Mexico, Jan. 16th, 1348 —I am now in the “ Halls,” and regret to say, that the floors are not silver, nor the walls gold, nor is there le hall, floor or doorway in the beggarly concern. 1’ ry itself is not by any means equal to Puebla, The churches of both cities rich beyond my power of description. Those who oharge of the souls of these poor people, have taken good care of their own interests. Nevertheless, | would not touch arial of their property, except under equal taxation. We are waiting to hear what Congress will do—our effeotive force is about 11,000 men, most of whom have had hard marches and duty, and are willing t> take more. Our division (Gen. Patterson’s) is in fine condi- tion, and when called upon, will do their duty. I could give you some strange and startling facts, but asense of duty, as well as general orders, restrain me. I think there is no peace shead—all Mexica: ree, that if they do not make pence, they will lose their country; but you cannot find in this rude land one hun- dred public men who have moral courage to make share of the loav for the second time, to the capital. Four chosen, but they are ‘Trist, however, is yot here, and notwithstanding ail is stiliin communication with the Mexican authorities, though I anticipate no favorable result from his negotiations Mexico, 16th January, 1948.—Riley’s and Cushing's brigades have moved into the country, to make room fer the reinforcements. The tormer has gone to Tacubays, and the latter is at San Angel. Cadwallader may be required to move out to San hoes, ko ge These disposi- tions look more like going into winter quarters, than ex- tending our conquests iato the interior. A project, howaver, is on foot, to throw forward a col- umn of 4000 to 6000 men, in the direction of Queretaro, San Luia, &c., to take possession of that portion of the country, and to open a communication with Tampico In whatever light we view it, it will be one of important movements that can be made during both in ils execution and reeulte In the first plac enter into the very heart of Mexico, ae it regards popu. Jation, weslth, resources,and character of the peopie, &o By reterence to your map. you will find thet wnen the olumn reaches Gaanajuata, there will be no less than five capitals, pumbering from 40,000 to 6,000 souls each, «ll of which are within a few marches of that capital, to say nothing of the dense population which fills up the country between We have already learned that they have twenty pieces of artillery at Guannjusta, und that they are busy, both there and at San Luts, in manutacturing arms powder, #ic , but what has more inflaence with me thea vat ter~o*aiogting resistance in that quarter, mioers, end of course freemen, and where thats tae case, we must look for # better class of men than where we have been - and, finan tae history of the country con- firms the fact, as th: urths of the battles that have been fought siace the conquest, have been on those fielas. ‘Those who most desire peace, say that peace will en- sue. Gen. Scott says, if the d nds of our Govern’ are not enhanced, certainly have peace. Ri: however, does not c! infailibility. 1 think, in the place, that our demands wilt be enuanced ; and secondly, nothing good can come from the hands of Don Nicholas P. Trist. A singular fatality sppears to attend all that he touches Instead of going home when ho was recalled, he re- mains here, and the Mexicans are sll laughing at his continued correspondenee with thelr government, and say his pretended recall was sll a ruse, and it was never intended that he should return. ‘There has bee general mismanagement throughout the whole affair, both in the military and diplomatic movemonts If the battle of Cerro Gordo had been promptly followed up, there would have been no fighting in this valley. The present negotiations with Trist, even if brought to any point, will afford no guarantee of a definite settlement. The army are all anxious for ex- tended and active operations, but at present | see but little prospect of either. ITARY INTELLIGENCE. w Orleans Delta, Feb. 15 } it. Roberts, of the Rifles, who ar- © New Orleans, on Saturday last, was the bearer of a present to our city from Gen. Pe: ie F Smith. It consists, as we are told, of a view of the ca- thedral, the national palace, and the id f the olty of + ico, of which Gen. Smith w the gover- nor. ‘The present is offered by Gen. Smith 9 a memo- rial of his regard for the citisens of New Orleans, and his appreciation of the patriotic service she has . ed the country during the war. The correspondence will in due time be laid before the public. Gen. Smith entrusted the ting to Capt. Roberts, of his own regiment, to mark his sense of the high de serts of that officer, whom he would commend to the ap- plauseef his countrymen. We wore sbout to remark ‘upon the different engagements in which Capt. Roberts distinguished himself, when we received the subjoined communication from a friend, to which wo gladly give 18 :— In your of Saturday; containing a list of officers anna frome Mexico, the name of this distinguished captain (Capt. B. 8. Roberts) was omitted. The part he has borne in the campaign, from Vera Crus to the oapi- tal, has placed his name eo conspicuously before the world, that commendation and praise would seem to be uncalled for. Every American will welcome home the soldier who has heen prominent in # regiment that has faced the battle storm and borne the brunt on every id, from Vera Cruz to the very last ight in the streets war, of Mexico. la closing operations before the city of Mexico, the name of this officer has been more prominently placed before the public. He was seleo by General Smith to command the storming party from his briged and led 125 picked men and offi: in the assault upor ul rongest position at Chapultepec. this desperate assault were so distinguished, that Ger Quitman in his report says, he “selected Capt. Robert who had greatly distinguished himself im leading t. advanced storming awa at Chapultepeo to pisnt the star spangled banner of our cquutry on the national palace” ‘This compliment was not am unimeaning one. and had been richly earned Capt. Roberts. Tho houor of planting first flag of our country upon the national palace of Mexico, and of having been the first American offlcer to enter the Halle of the Montesumas, will be » passport for life to the hearts end gratitude of his countrymen. Although this officer has been prominent in every battle fought by his own regiment, and selected by Gen Smith for every position where skill and ‘were most de manded, he has thus far esoaped without a wound. At Cerro Gordo more than half his company were killed and wounded. At Contreras he led the advanced guard and began that glorious action. At Churubusco he also escaped, and although 66 a Lf of m stormii at Chapultepec were and wound- ed, be ene ansone . Besides his heir-breadth escapes whore his regiment bas been engaged. bis good fortune has fayored him in several of the most successful and daring attacks on the guerillas At Puer- to Dal Media, near Vera Crus, he was specially noticed by Gen. Smith for his ekiil and try. At dan Juan de los Ilannos, he eee I — bs y; and was specially commen: Dapt. Ruff, who com mand? d ti rpesition. He attacked the guerillas, Rea t Tolascals, and recaptured « train va they bad stolen from Mexican mer- tack wae one of the most daring and ‘apt. it. bad but 120 men, and charged the town Beld by 600 lancers and the train and & larg ber of horses aud mules, before the arrival of a jafantry force, under ane, had come up. yoneral, in his report, commends Capt KR. in highest terms. An officer whose merit and gallantry are #0 universal- ly concesed, and whose saccesses have been so rapidand dietioguisnes, in returning to his family, would reem to be entivied to the warm welcome of Americans. An old asscolate and friend of Capt. R., I have watched his om reer with pride, and this impertect and hasty notice ‘seems to be due on accoant of au'dlangsyne, which ‘tary associates never lorget. as at Now Orleens on uae ship New Jorsey, arrived Major EV. Sun: Pes ee — don; Copt. J. W. Anderson; Lieut. L. D Vanhook Copt. L Metealf; Lieut. J. A Fell; Dr m Owen; Eo Phelps; De J M. Daniel; Ensign D. L. Adait, arged soldiers and teamaters. The recruitisg officer at Buffalo, har been ordered not to enlist any mea for “during the war,” but five years. Aa 2 Law Intelligence. Suresion Covar, Fobraxry -Bafore Jadao Vane derpoel— Martin A Howell ef. « Marinus Warne.— This wasan action on » judgment for $360. The de- fenoe was two-fold~ first that defendant had obtained bis discharge in bankruptcy; and secondly, that he hed paid the amount of thejudgment. To this, the plaint® replied that tw dissharge in bankruptcy was fraudu- lently obtained. The Judge, in charging the jary, re- capitulated the evidence in relatton to the manner im which the defendant: obtained his discharge, and told them that if they were satisfied from the evidence that it wae fraudulently obtaiued, the plaintiff would be en- titled toa verdict Verdict for plaintitf, $507, Before Judge Oakley LP, Delmonico ve. The Mayor, $c. cf New York.—Te this case, which was an action of trospess for uadermim- plaintiff’s vaults in front of his hotel iu Hanover im consequence of which, it fell in and di alarge quantity of liquor, the jusy rendered a verdict for plaintiff for $700, Robert W. Lowher vs, Jacah Le Roy —This wae am action for the recovery of $5300, the amouat of two romissory notes. It appeared that plaintiff and de- dant, and one of the defendant’s sons, entered into fpecpia oy in February, 1345, in the manufacture of lead pipe. The defendant put in $29,000, and the plain- tiff owned the machinery The partnership went om until April, 1846, when it was found to be » losing com- cern, and it wns dissolved; the plaintiff taking the machinery that he put into the concern; Mr. Le Roy taking tho reat of the assets, and agrosing to bay th two notes above mentioned. A new partnership was then formed, consisting of Thomas Otis Le Royau@® David Smith, who entered into an arrangement with the plaintiff to manufacture lead pipe, &>. them, and for no other person. The plaintiff alleges that Me Le Roy afterwards refused to take up the notes, and that he had to take them up himseif ‘The defence set up was, that the machinery for which the notes in question were given, wasa rolling mill and engine, which were red to be constructed by the old firm of Lowber & Le Roy, and did not form a part of the machinery originally brought into that firm by the plaintiff, Robert Lowber ; that upon the dissolution of the firm, they were handed over to Jacob Le Roy, as part of the assets; that he immediately after sold them to the new firm of Thos. Otis Le Roy & Co; that they again sold them to plaintiff, who gave the latter firm » mortgage om em as seourity; aud that I'homas Otis Le Roy & Co. afterwarda took up the notes at maturity, on account of Jacob Le Roy. Adjourned te to-morrow (this morning.) For plaintiff, Mr. Cutting; for defendant, Messrs, Ketcham and Gerard. Common Pivas, Feb. 24—Before Judge Ulshoeffer— Maurice Duffy and wife vs. Semuel Rust.—Aotion for asswuit and battery. The plaintiffs let premises im Pearl street to detondant ; they afterwards ejected him mnder the mmary proceedings act; the assault and battery was alieged to be committed when defendant wan leaving the premises. Sealed verdict. For plain- tiffs, Mr. Sheffer; for defendant, Mr. Allen. Count or Genenat Srasrons, Feb. 24.—Before Re- corder Scott and Aldermen Adame and Crolius. Trial for Arson concluded.—T ne trial of Mary Jane MoClanghey (solored), ou an indictment charging her with having set firo to the premises of Mr. Coursen, in Ninety-third street, was resumed this morning, when the following additional evidence was adduced on the part of the prosesution— Wit Davipson examined—On the 6th of Febru- ary, 1817, 1 met the accused between three and four o’clock in the afternoon, near the house of Mr. Coursen. She appeared to be intoxicated at the time, and sali gometbing about having been arrested for stealing eggs ; but I held no conversation with her. The case was then submitted to the jury, who, after a brief consultation, found the prisoner not guilty, and she was discharged. The Court then adjourned uatil to-morrow mornin Covnr Carexnan—This day—Circwit Court—28, 16, 95, 37, 89, 47, 16, 88, 32, 34, 35, 31, 60, 51, 52.63, 54, 66, 56, 67, 327. Superior Court—2, 85, 86, 21. 46, 114, 162, 163, 115, 123, 146, 148. 162, 164, 104, 186, 167, to 215, in- clusive, Common Pleas—1st part—55, 57, 69, 61, 67, 94, 2d part—b3, 54, 55, 56, 57, $27. Taiat or the Tuns-ovt Weavers —The exemina- tion of the osse of the weavers who we mentioned last week had been arrested for riot, commenced on Satur- day, and has taken up most of the week. A num- ber of witnesses—some eighteen to twenty—bave been exawiued for the government, and about the same number for the defen Fall River Mo: Pobliuical Intelligence. New Jeneny Democratic Stats Convention.—The democratic wembers of the New Jeravy Legislature, have recommended the 1ith of May. as 4 day for hold- ee State convention to mominate7 delegates to the Baltimore convention, The Whig State convention of Nocth Caroline metet Releigh, Inet Wednesday, and nominated os its candi- Unaries meury, neq; 2 CULOE UT wERAEy BUEpeTo— and beloved, whose nominstioa is enough to secure his election. —Nu tional Intelligencer. Crvcmnati, Feb. 18, 1848. Money Matters—Failure—College Hall—Rev. T. H. Stockton—Catholic Fair—Free Schoola— Five—#rankenstein’s Madonna. The pressure in money matters grows worse every day; the downward tendency of produce, and particularly pork, operates severely upon the business of this city. The packing season has ciosed, more thau four hundred and fifty thou- sand of the swinish multitude having been led to the slaughter house, and there crueily butchered, since ‘!€commencement of winter. Jt has re« quire. i bimmense abe to do this, and now, whe, J«speculator hoped for a return of the money tnvested, there is comparatively no mar- ket. Tne effects of this can readily be seen. One or the heaviest produce houses in the city failed yesterday. The liabilities of the firm are said to be about $200,000, but the members are men of high integrity and unconquerable energy, and 1t is believed they will pay every cent they owe. a College Hall has been substantially repaired since the accident at the Taylor meeting. On Tuesday night it was crowded, to its utmost ca- acity, by one of the most fashionable and intel- igent audiences | ever saw in Cincinnati. The immense throng had gathered to hear a lecture before the Young Men’s Mer- cantile Library Association, by Rev. Thomas HI. Stockton; he is well known through- out the Union, and is regarded by many as one of the most eloquent divines on the conti- nent. Mr. Stockton resided many years in Phi- ladelphia, where he was much esteemed by all who knew him. Recently he has been called to this city by the Methodist Protestant Church where he will make his future residence. J fe however, his stay among us will bebrief. health has been feeble for several years, and hold upon,earth extremely uncertain. His ture the other night was one of the most beau- tiful that ever thrilled the heart of man. His language is pure, his figures arranged with great care, and hig thoughts poetical in the highest de- gree. Itis like listening to the sweetest strains of music, to hear him speak. Just as he was about reaching the gist of the lecture, however, and when the audience were raised, as it were, tothe third heavens, his strength failed him, and he was compelled to eit down. ‘Mr. John P. Frankenstein, a young artist of this city, has just completed a splendid painting of the Virgin Mary. The conecption is fine, and the execution equal to the conception. He is the same artist fede paris apy ae ocked in the Preetorium, and Isaiah and the Infant Sa- vior, both of which, I believe, were exhibited in your city last fall. Mr. Frankenstein is a true enius, and, if he perseveres, his name will soon 4 i world’s ‘ong presse A fair, got up by the Ca J cessfull y Progreeing during the week, in the large Melodeon Hail. It has been attended by immense crowds every evening. The young, and the homely, and the fair, have been there, all gay and lively. There is nothing, however, in a fair, ordinarily conducted, to attract much attention abroad, and I shonid not hav luded to this, but for the fact that the object for which it was projected gives it more than common importance. The Catholics here ha declined to participate in our public free cee br They have religious scruples, which, whether well founded or not, are entitled to respect. They, however, cannot avoid the payment taxes by which the schvols are sustained, aod their refusal to sena their children to these in- stitutions produces no evil effect. It is their right to have those over whose destinies they are placed, educated in that manner which they conscientiously jhink best. They have never asked the State for a separate school system ; but rather tean stir up those bitter controversies which such a step would produce, they rely upon individual effurt ; and the fair now in progress is one of the very iaudable means they have adopt- ed to establish a free Catholic school in Ciacia- nati. That success will attend their efforts there can be no doubt. The extensive carriage factory of J. & B. Bruce, on Walnut sireet, was coasumed by fire this morning, about 4 o’clock. A number ot va- luable vehicles were destroyed, and it was wuh difficulty that the fiae family carriuge belonging to the widow of General Harrison, and the same which was presented to the lamented patriot by the young men of Baltimore, was saved. It had been left with Messrs. Bruce for sale, the necess (owed ot Mrs. Harrison being such a8 to com to dispose of it. ‘Wastsar: 5, has been suc-