The New York Herald Newspaper, March 7, 1848, Page 1

BY OVERLAND EXPRESS. INTERESTING FROM MEXICO, SANTA ANNA AND GEN. SCOTT. OPINIONS UPON THE TREATY, MOVEMENTS OF THE AMERICAN TROOPS. Later from the Rio Grande. ke, he. &e, [From the New Orleans Picayune, Feb. 27.] ‘The U. 8, steamer Edith, Capt, Couillard, arrived yesterday morning from Vera Crus, whence she sailed on the 19th instant, bringing papers from that city of that date. We have letters from our correspondents in Mexico an late as the 7th inst, but they are not so late as intelligence received by the Dee, although containing interestivg matter. We cannot learn that there had been any arrival from the olty of Mexioo since the Dee ef A ‘The Edith brought over the remains of Col. R. M. Echols, 13th regiment, infantry, and of Dr. James B ade. ‘The following named passengers came over on the Zdith:—Major P. A. Carnes. Capt. Harding, Capt Healy, Capt. Wheeler, Capt. W. Ector, 13th regiment, Dr Watson, C H. Monk, Chas. Stewart, Wm. Bass, J: B. Litsear, M. D. Huson, Thos. Echols, John 5. Park. J. R. Jackson, J.D. Mix, Samuel Sterrett, and forty dis- charged soldiers. A ‘private of the 13th regiment, named Richard Crouder, died on the 21st inst. at sea. The ship Maid of Orleans and the schooners Eleanor end May ‘sailed in company with the ship American, from this port, was very anxiously looked for when the Edith sailed, having been out ten days, It will be re- collected that Gen. Towson sailed on ths American. Mr. Edwin Tobey, brother to the editor of the North American, died on the Sth inst , in the city of Mexico. MORE MURDERS. On the 6th inst , as we lewra from the Star, four pri- vatesof the 5th Indiana, Regim-nt were attecked near the Molino del Rey by a gang of Mexicana, and two of them, named David Lyons and Nimrod Rigglesburger, wore killed, and the others, David B. Tower and Henry Lawson, badly wounded, Eleven Mexioans were arrest: ed the next day as being concerned jn the murderous attuok. GENERAL SANTA ANNA. A rumor prevailed in Vera Cruz when the Edith left, that Santa Anna had made an application to General Scott for a passport to Vera Crus and permission to eave the country, aad that General Scott had acceded to his request. ‘Those who credited the rumor believed thet he would arrive in Vera Cruz in four or five days, to embark for Europe er Havana, The Arco Iris of the 18:h inst. contains the following article on its Spanish Bids “We are assured that General Santa Anna has arrived within a few days at Tustepeo, provided with the pass- port which he demanded from the government, coun- terrigned by General Scott. Should this prove to be the case, it is not improbable that we shall see his Ex- cellency in this olty, with the view of embarking for a foreign country, in search of any esylum which he has not been able to find in his native land [tis also as- serted that he will not proceed to Havana, as the ment of the island has prohibited his ry. not mush faith in this intelligence, and it would be pity if itshould be true, as it is not easy for Don Anto- nio to find an asylum where he could give himself ‘up with so much liberty to lis natural inclination for intriguing” (Quiquiriquis ) Since the above was in type we have conversed with a pesenger on the Edith, who states that he had been intormned by Gen. Twiggs that he had received positive information that General Scott had granted Sante ‘Anna his passport, and that he was expected in Vera Crus by the 24th inet. MOVEMENTS OF TRAINS ‘The train under commend of Mejor Caldwen, which left Vera Crux on the 7th inst., was encamped at Jalapa ‘on the 15th,and was to remain there another day. It connisted of 360 government wrgons, 2300 pack inules, and about 50 wagons belonging to merchants he diffi- culty of proceeding with euch «lengthy train with any rapidity ismanitest. The conduct of Major Caldweil, and ail the other officers of his command, is very high!: commended in a letter from « correspondent who is wit the train. But one wagon bad been ehandoned, which cjroumsianee was oocastoned Dy the loss of the mules, which strayed off. It belonged to the merchant train. A train left Vera Cruz for Orizaba on the 13th inst with an escort of 250 men. The roads to Orizaba and the city of Mexico are said to be entirely cleared of the guerilla parties. THE CLTY OF CORDOVA IN POSSESSITN RICANS. [Corresvondence of the N. 0. Picayune } Corvova, Mexico, Feb 16, 1848.—I snatch a moment from amidst the constant business cares which perplex me. to write you a few lines about “ matters and things in se parts,” and the progress of the American arms thus far in this new field. Tho command and its large supply train, whioh left Vera Cruz on.the morning of ‘he deh inst. reached tbis city onthe morning of the ith, when it was entered by a portion of the troops, and possession taken of it without the loast re oe being cffered, Liitie, if any, was expected, he evening be- fore, when the column reached the hacienda of Los Por- treras, about ibree leagues distant, and phere it en- camped for the night, a deputation from the Ayunta- miento of Cordova arrived to meet the commanding Officer, and pay their respeo 8, and, perhaps, proffer the hospitalities of the city—offer its surrender—weloome the troops, or transact some such business. ‘This corpo- rate delegation came * —being transported in a ‘dsome carriage drawn by four mules, and each offi- al wearing his cooked hat and These, with their suits of black— fushion--oourte manners, hands made the body a very dignified looking ono THE AMK- troops extered the plaza the next day, this delegation, | together with ali the rest of the city officials, received the commanding officer at their chamber, where they were all in uttendance for the purpose. Whilst the scoops were entering the city, the plaza ond streets were wellcrowded with spectators, anda much hand- jomer eet of femslen graced the doors and grated win- ows than I have ever boforesesn in thiscountry, Every thing went off very quietly and not a single disturbance haa yet arisen in the city The city was not deserted by the inhabitants, as others have bren upon their being n possersion of by our troops. her time or ssuee Will permit at present my going jetailed ac- count of our Journey hither—the country passed through ver a description of this city and surrounding country. ‘A word, however, about each. The road through th tierra calientes, or to the foot of the mountains,a dis- tunce of about fifty miles, is generally level, in p.me places being Yery rough and rocky, particularly where the water wasbes in torrents through the guiiies during the rainy season. This portion of the country is generally @ wild, barren, or unoullivated waste—a few rude huts dotting the road but st present deserted, and it were a town. The y @ soattered growth of chaparrel and slight w ation. Water is Voy scarce on this route, being found only at long in. tervals Itiavery difficult to conjecture how or when the eattle, which are often s9en grazing upoo the dry grass, procure their water A small stream, La Soledad, ys oconeed at San Diego and met with againat Teo Lin- ‘0. At the latter place the rocky bluffs on one of its Fanke rise to the heigbt of several hundred feet,and are the mont perpendicular, as well as beautiful, ! ever ba- held. The polisades of the Hudson sink into ‘utter in- figuificance’ in compariron with them. At Peso del Macho, neater the mountains, the first pirce of archi- tecture is to be met with, being a bridge of the moat solid and besutifal masonry, cressing # ravine a couple Of hundred feat deep, and built up from its bottom, An voellua tower on one side, but now in ruine, he pass during thereign of the Spani , several meguiticent brid, above invationed are passed, which ctors ravines hundred feet in depth, and through which the mountain tocrents dash in all their wildnese No description can do justion to the beauty of these piages A continuous ‘rail, goveral miles fu length, connects these bridges, and {ra protection againat accident trom getting over the hich precipices along which the road winds. After erors- jue the ridge, the change is complete, ‘The richness nu bewuty of the country defies all deroription, Every horb and flower grows as it were spontaneously. How Giferent the pure, balmy, and reireshing nir trom the jootid atmosphere of Vera Croz—the warm and euitry one or the “tierra callentes.”” Sugar, coffee, cotton, tobacco, tice, maize, barley, and other grain, are the staples—and ail these, with every variety o1 fruit and flowers, may be reen crowing within sight at tl me tii Several portions‘of the rond this ride of the ridge are well paved, never haying been completed. All sround us— _——* Woods of palm, And orange groves, and flelds of balm,” aid to the beauty of the picture, whilst the blue rug- ged mountains on our lefe, and in front Orisaba, rising “in the wild pomp of mountain majesty ” Its snow capped peak giving it qnite a venerable appear- ance, completes the maguificence of the landscape. No mail hes yet reached us trom Vera Cruz Plenty of rumors about peaco, Tho Michigan battalion re- mains here ‘his city ts very claan—afine atream of water flow- ing constantly through the ssveralatreets, It containe overel handsome cathedrals, but no fine private resi- dances. ‘About & dosen guerillas were seen on the way up.— Santa Anna, with a few huodred followers, was in this neighborhood » few days since, He has asked for per- orivsion to leave the country, and itis thought he ison hie way to the const AMBRICAN AND MEXICAN AFFAIRS—THE PRACE TREATY, KIC. We have been most kiadly permitted by a friend to publish the following extracts trom two letters written “the city of Mexico by an intelligent English gentle- ‘who bas become intimately acquainted with Mexi- “ana by a long residence in that country, web 3, 1848.—People say here generally that FP ned, and that an indemnification of some given by the United States for the while a considerable body of troops, ustain the government, in rament is Mout fit tector it investigation, dence, the i to What thirty, Stestenn g Dill; but Geiate a loan of nome $800,000 only, sgeinst (Y until the pub.ication of the fact ‘ot tered into, ae every one ie ma a” turally anxious to know what he may expect in future ; while unless the government can obtain this it can hard- ly warch, as the States will stop supplies of all kinds on pretence of being for the war, and that the government does not proceed on the wishes of the people. The other day Gen. Scott was invited toa Panty Lov 4 in the Desierto, about seven leagues from here, whic! has been the subject of much taik. It would seem that a notorious character, named Abrabam de los Reyes, a Spaniard, who has been seven times convicted of assasei- nations and escaped from the Aoordada, was there re- connoitering, as it was rumored that the commauder-in- chief would go attended only by twenty five dragoons. However, he was disappointed in his expectations of taking the General, as there was in addition s regiment of riflen, with two pieces, and many sentinels were placed in the woods about, so that he was obliged to make him- if scarce. The ery iu 103, who you now know rule the destinies of the city, they form the new Ayuntamiento, gave some toasts, which have been not a little commented on by their dis contented fellow-citizens. Among these was one against the priests and monks; and another wishing that the blood of all the military (Mexicans) might be poured out “hke the wine in this 3? and another that the seed of the Anglo-American may take root in the soil, and that the army may not retire until it have germinated, &o. &c. Iamtold that it was ove of the handsomest “ ding de campa,” (dejeund a ta fourchette) that has been given in the country. Yesterday ‘a body of about 700 men, fantry, with some pieces, wore despatched to Cuerna- vaca, # town to the south about eighteen leagues from Mexioo, the key to the tierra caliente in that direction, and having a population of about 5000 souls; though it is probably very considerably augmented’ now from the influx of many families from Mexico before and subsequent to your entry into the capits. Mexico, Feb. 6, 1848.—I spoke last night with a gen- tleman who is on intimate friend of one of the commis. sioners, and he tells me that the terms of the treaty us told him by the commissioner are as follo The river Bravo for a limit between the two countries as far as where it touches the 32d degree; from thence slong that line (32d Segren) to the river Gila, aud then along that river to the Pacific; by which the United States and Mexico loses Upper California, all new Mexico, pert of Chibushua, perhaps a slice of w considerable part ef Tamaulipas. The States agree to pay Mexico the sum of $20,000,000 indemnification for territory,.in montbly instalments of $300,000, pay the claims of their citizens against Mexio two months after the Congress of each country shail have ratified it, the Ststes shell withdraw from the capital their troops, and let the Mexican government enter again into possession, and that three months after this, all the troops shall have passed beyond the limits anc out of the country. Such vre the terms that were signed last Wednesday, on the altar of the Collegiate Church of Guadalupe ; whether they will be ratified and carried into effect is another question ; and it may even be permitted me to doubt whether they can legally be brought about. In the first place this is a Republic, thet is, a mutual oom- prot between sovereiga States for their mutual de- fence, and I cannot see what right there is in the legislative body, called a Congress. to give away three or four of the States, composing so many fractions of integral body. The mere voting for the ratifioa- if the members of the ceded States are among yer,” turns them and their constituents out ; snd if they say “nay,” the transaction is clearly an illegal one ; because they are turned ont of the assembly neck or nothing, and the federative compact is wilfully violated, ‘hey then’return to their independent sove- reiguity and the United States have no claims against them, beeause they no longer form a portion of the Unioa with which they are at war. To force the ques- tion, and in spite of republican rights to take posses- sion, because of the convenience of the thing, is no legal title, and the ratification proposed ean never be a valid one. The {United States, as a sister republic, ought to know better than to violate her own constitu. tion; for in being an active party to the violation of that he violates herown. Yuea- with the United States, ting fom the Mexican nion, and as the mere question of jag this or that Stte is a palpable violation of the faderal compaot, it is also, ipso facto, » restoring of such States to their origi- nal state of sovereign independence, in which case they are separated from the cause aud consequences of the war. ‘he oases are parallel, and the United States can- not blow hot and cold with the same breath. They must also recol'ect that henoetorth the word republic, under their sanction, is @ mere illusion, and cannot tubsist any longer.’ For where a mere mejorit; of votes in the legislative body can cede or seil the minority to a neighboring State, there neither is nor can be any “ Res Publica,” or coamonwealth —there can be no motive for the existence of the Vompsot. “Ine United Szaves, Ir they Feweot, must soe the criminality of the proceeding, and that they are only giving the rein to sophism, when hereafter they attempt to put down @ question of separetion in their own case. \ant of confidence must now ensue in the republican system, and the consequences will ver soon be perceptible, as soon as the interests of one State, or a combination of States, outbalence those of another, which is deriving advantages from the fede- rative system, which would flow back agsin upon the first named States under @ condition of independent soversignty. Such State or States have only to point the forefinger to Mexico, and the answer ts unauswer- “You, the republic, one and indivisible, gy us the example, aod we now act upon it ; what he you to say against our acting upon the very rights which ferred upon us? Our interests are sacri- ficed to you under the existing federative wm, and you do not even offer us a guaranty in It is clear, that as soon es this peace is carried into effect--if indeed it ever be carried into effect—which | doubt from the above exposed absurdity of the conse- quences ; that the word “Republic” will become a lsughing k to all Europe, when they see thatthe pat- tern republic, the {dol held up to the world for near a century, cannot keep faith with ils own principles, or even with a neighboring republic, but is resolved to make fish and flesh of the same creature. [ thought this last piece of legerdemain was only performed by Popish priests to ease the consciences of their flocks, but { bad no idea that it could be introduced into politics, cavalry and in- | and iato a republic, of all other forms of govermment. Besides, euch @ larg f of peace being iilegai in itecif, and irrational to boot, it is clear that when the ceded Statee felt themselves aggrieved in any manver,and st the same time folt themseives strong enough to attempt their separation from the other States, they will not hesivate tcattempt it. THE MEXICAN CONGRESS—TREASON—REVOLUTION —COURT OF INQUIRY, &IC. Mexico, February 4,1848,— {he Mexican Congress has uot yet mer, thongh they have, or will have in a few duyn, # quorom of members in Queretaro; but a larze portion of that quorus will be composed of men pledged to oppose @ pescs upon any terms—or, in other words, to support Sante Anna’s claits to the Presidency. Eleven members from Oxjaca have deolared this in express teruia, and last night’s mail brought pews of the adhe- sion of Aguascaltentes, und Chiapas, to the plan of San Luts, Lz Band-re d-t Purbla winds up its notices of these movemeuts in the fuliowiog terms: —"The treason of the government at Quere(aco is everywhere percept!- ble, and public opinion begins to express itself The ill soon rise in @ mass against the odious inva- athe Republic will rice triumphant from the if not regenerated, as the illustrious General nna said in his memorable manifesto of the 161h of August.” Although the mombors from these Stat possess sufficient strength to defeat the treat gress, yet by retiring from that body they leave it with- out a quoium, and of course uvable to transact business. Again, the first act of the new Congress will be the elec- tion of a President, and although many Mexicans here are of opinion that Pena y Pena will be re-elected, yet this ie by no means certain, It was so thought the last tims, and yet his vote in Congress was ridiculously small. Should a war man be eiscted. or rather one whore interest it should be to seam to favor a continu. ance of the war, although he sight secretly wish for peace—Almonte for instance—it would at once throw the ioflaenos'of the government against tho treaty, and jnost certainly defeat it, Finally, we should never for- get (he unfailing pride and obstinacy of the people, in- herlted from their Speaivh ancestors, which will not al low them to acknowledge themselves conqarred as yet: and their conewat to the dismemberment of the country would undoubtedly be so cansidesed Thus, you will perovive, the signing of the articies or preliminaries of & treaty by the commissionera of both countries dors not ensure » peace, even though the terma should meet the approval of our government. It is to be hoped that these people willopen their eyes to the benefita they must de- five from an immediate conclusion to the present oue- sided conflict; but I, for one, do not expect it In San Luis everything remains quiet, although, judging from the tone of the papers, that State will sup- port Santa Anna, body and soul. In Daranyo,the in- Giana were becoming very troublesome, avd the Gover. nor was taking measures to organizs # sufiicient armed force to put them down Aletter has been received from an officer of the 9th infantry, etationed at Pachuca, which says that Padre Jarauts bas been in the neighborhood some time, but 9s yet he has eluded all efforts on the part of our troops to oateh him ‘The people of the town of Tucanhueti, in the State of San Luis Potosi, have got up ® pronunciamento, ex- pressing their dissatiafaction with the course of the su- preme government, and also with the recent movement of the Vice Governor of San Luis, thus placing them- bbe in opposition to two parties wao are in open colli- tion, ‘The Minister of War has iseurd an order from Quere- taro, declaring Dr Vanderlinden, the former Surgeon- General of the Mexican army,a deserter. The fact in, that when Sante Anne left here in such « hurry on the night of the 13th September, Dr. Vanderlinden remain. ed behind to take vare of the wounded Mexicans left in the hospitalt, and most worthily has he fulfilied his du- ty. But the doctoris a momber of the new Ayuntaimi- ento, which is sufficient to damn him in the eyes of the t of Queretaro Col. Charles Brough, late editor of the Cine quirer, and now Colonel of the 4h Ohio regi ie in this oity. His regiment is stationed at Puebla, but the colonel] is here on business ‘Advices have been received from Mazatlan, which state that the Governor of Sinaloa has detected Col, D Rafael Telles in collusion with the commodore of the ‘Amerioansquadron in the Pacific. Teles haa long been in charge of the incomes of the Custom House at Ma- satlan, It was expected that the Commandante Gene- ral of Jaliseo, at Tepio, will repair to Mazatian with the forovs at his command, Mexico, Feb. 7, 1843 —The late revolution in Temas- calvepen, in this State, by which Olaguibel, the ones Governor of Mexioo, has been deposed, has some Right thrown upon jt by official documents published in the Monitor of yesterday. Although the name of Alva- rez doen not appear in the effair, it is well understood he is the prime mover therein. ‘The plan, as pub ppears to be similar to that of San Luis—dech ing against the peace policy of the government, and in favor of raising troops aud money for vigorous prosecu- Oluguibel, who was at firat imprison- ed, bas been released, but deprived ot all authority, and the legislature is called upon to elect a new governor, ‘and to legalize tho measures already taken to raise troops and money A portion of the Texan Rangers attached to General Lane’scommand arrived here last night, and Captain Duperu’s company of 3d Dragoons came in this after- noon The General himseif, with the rest of his com- mand, hasgone round by anothrr route—Huamantla, I am told—probably with the intention of surprising some of the robber bands in the vicinity. Padre Jarauta still lurking about the vall i nt, d re an pronounces Col’ Withers and Major Lally, with an escort of dra- goons and & couple of pieces of artillery. arrived yester- day {rom Pachuca. ‘hey brought sbout $200,000 in silver with them. This morning a courier arrived from Vera Cruz, bring- ing dates to the 27th from New Orleans, Considerable ex- citement was created by the order from Washington for acourt «f inquiry to be held at Puebla, on the cases of the arrested officers. dated the 17th, from Washington, and the letter of “ Truth Teller,” in the Picayune, di ted the 18th, which directly contradicts the order, aud announcer the recall of Gen, Scott and the release of the other officers. The knowing ones ure bothered It would bother a brece of Philadelphia lawyers to un- the tangled skein of Mexican polities. Notwit standing the late declaration of the Osjaca peo against tho peace policy of Pena y Pena, and their ap- proval of the pronunciamento in San Luis, which looked to Santa Anne as the proper porson to fill the preslden- tial chair, after the present ocoypant had been driven out—the Menitor and Eco of to-day, both assert that he has been refused an asylum by the authorities of both the State and oapital of Osjaca. Vena Cruz, Feb. 18, 1843 —Peace continues to be the principal subject of discnssion here, and an important one it is to those who have located themselves und made extensive preparations for along sojourn in Vera Cruz A large majority of the intelligent portion of the com- munity, end those most familiar with Mexican affairs, do not appear to regard the prospect of peace in any brighter light than they did before the treaty was sign- ed, and argue generally in opinion that neither Mr. ‘Trist nor the Mexican commissioners were properly au- thorised by their respective goveroments to negotiate; bat admitting that they were, if the basis of the treaty vesuch as itis represented to be, the United States government cannot, with honor to itself, after having carried the war so far, and in @ manner subjugated the whole country, accept of a peace on such conditions as set forth in that precious document. On the other hand, you may well judge of the future by the past, that the national obstinacy of the Mexican people to hear any propositions of peace from the United States still continues to reign supreme, ond particularly ‘as these commissioners on their part have no doubt act- ed without authority. It istrue that at several meet- ings of the deputies at Queretaro, consisting of from eighteen to twenty-five members, a large majority of them were in favor of peace, but this is only about one- fourth of the number sufficient to form a quorum; and although every effort has been made for the irst six months to bring them together, they are not much ni ertoit now than they e @ been since Queretaro was made the seat of ment. Again, ad mitting that p will be made, it is the’ uni- ‘opinion that, in the present state of things, le would be fighting amongat than three months after the Ameri- cans should withdraw to the limits which may be agreed upon; and if the peace party be not strong enough to thrash thore opposed to it, which is quite wulikely—as those gexerally opposed to it are the soldiery of the country—we would be just where we were before the war was carried into their old old capital. To obtain and secure @ permanent peace with Mexico, a strong party must first be raised to support it, and it must be raised independent ef Ameri an influence and succor. Its leaders must be entirely disconnected with previous forts to accomplish thet end. and muct eome forth with their own free will accord for that purpose, rrivals here, is our friend Jewell, ‘ere Cruz Engle. | learn that he is making tracks for the city of Mexico, to establish a pa- per there. Preparations are going on to celebrate the glorious 224 of February in a beeomin; r, and all the public offices are to be closed on that da; 1 cannot let the opportunity pass without bringing to natina the savamal S-pacber-nte of Vern oemey pase larly as they have undergone a change, and the public re interested to know something about the mauage- ment of affsirs at thie, the most important post in M co, Of General Twiggs it is scarcely necessary to say that he is the same as of former days, and his ene7gy only appears to increase with his years. He hne an eye to every thing around him, and it necessary, # hand in it. Captain Masten, chief of the quartermester’s de- partment of Vera Cruz, has by his energy, industry, good management, and obliging and gentlemaniy deport- ment, wor the esteem of all who have the pleasure of his | acquaintance or have transacted business with the de- partment. The same may be said of Captains Jorden and Clendenen, assistant quartermasters, Captain Pa- trick, commissary, and Captain Williamson, in charge of tha ordnance department. Captain Lawton, the har- bormaster, who has also charge of the government ve: sels in port, is one of the most efficient officers in the employ of the government. Indeed, the whole depart- ment of the city could not be changed for the better. It is much to Le regretted that there is a probability of General T'wiggs leaving us soon, but the likelihood of Colonel Wilson agaia being placed in command when the general leaves, is bailed with much pleasure by ali. Captsin Winder, our excellent Meutenant governor and judge, travsacis bis business to the admiration of all; “and although he has no code of laws to govern his decisions, the code of justice sorves a better purpose, and be sees it well administered. FROM THE RIO GRANDE. The United States steamsbip V'ashion, Capt. Mor- yan, arrived at New Orleans on the 26th ult. from the ibrezos, whenoe she sailed on the evening of the 2ist — We are indebted to Capt. Morgan for late Matamoras papers. The news from this quarter is devoid of general interest. ‘The Flag of the 16th inst. contains the following rela- tive to San Luis and Zacatecas : We have reports from is Potosi and Zacateous within the last few days, that in the former city, although great ertions are being made to organize a force to repel expected march of upon them, yet nothing bas been nor did there resem ® probability that any thing could ba done towards raising un opposing force In Zncate- oas report says a formidable force has been organized. Geo. Bastamente at the head, who declares that ho will not only defend toe State. but will yet redeem his coun- try from the disgrace which overwhelms her, if Santa Anna is no longer entrusted with command inthe army. Bustamente attributes all the misfortunes that have attended the Mexican arms to the treache- ry or jealousy of Santa Anna, who, he saya, bas sicri- diced his country rather than any other Mexican gene- ral ebould gain the credit of @ victory over the Ame1 cans. Crush Santa Anna, and then, h the M can people can be again united, and the invaders made to feel the might of a nation wronged ” The Fiag learns that the election of Captain Hickey to the Texas Senete from Nueces county, has been de- clared null and void—the vote polled at the mouth of the Rio Grande being declared illegal, that place not having been designated as.an election precinct. The Fiag contains no news from above, except a re- port of a race meeting at Monterey, whieh is spoken of in very glowing terme. Moj. Washington, chief of Artillery, Lieut, Sit Topographical Engineers, and Major Sparke, U.S. Paymapier, were the judges on the occasion. Gen. Wool war prosent on the judges’ d, and the course was visited by @ largs concourse of mocy whom were many lovely senoritas. lag of the 16th announces the death of John C Glen, eurgeon U, 8. army, which occurred in Matamo 14th inst. The Flog thus notices the de- “Dr, Glen was @ mative of Charleston, 5 C . He had served cxamed : andent red the army June 22, 1520 oredibly in the Florida war ; was for some time npoo duty on the ecuth-weetern border of the United States and in Texas ; and for the paet two years, or more, had been serving with the army of occupation in Mexico, ‘The death} of no one could cause more Universal sorrow ; and the grisf occasioned ix deeply andainosrely felt by all who had the plearure of ‘acquaintance, Muay Ho who does all things for good order this dispeneaiion of His Providence thet the grief of bis relatives my be axsuaged, and that they inay find comfort and consolation in their bereavement ia the truth of his divine promises, The remains of the laniented object of our notice were interred in the army ground at this place, with the military honors suitable to hie rank, and his obsequies were attended by 4 numerous concourse of friends, citizens as well ns mi- litery ”? : ‘We extract the following exhibit of disburrements for Januory, in tha city of Matamoras, under the direc- tion of Captain W. C. Chapman, who has the munici- pal direction of the city, by way of showing the im- provements that have taken place there: mal $351 00 The schooling of 173 charity acholars and sta- tionery for samt Lightiog the atreets. . * Support of the prisons and polio Other expenses. ... Total expenditures for the month.......+++ $1,708 04 FOR BRAZOS. The U.S steamship General Batler left New Orleans ‘on the 27th for Brazos Santiago, The U. 8. schooner General Patterson, Captain Jackson, left on the evening of the 2th ult , with government stores. ARMY INTELLIGENCE. Capt. Hughes,of the Second Onio regiment, Lieute- ante H, Haldeman, L. G. Arnold, A. Elay, Major Piollet and Captain Van Bureo, arrived at Cincinnat!, on the 29th Februsry. ‘The United Staten steamer Irie sailed on the 22d from Pensacola to Vera Cruz L. R Semmes, who for a time Acted as a volunteer aid to Gen Worth, went out on t Iria to take command of the United States store ship Electra, the present lieutenant commanding, Hunt, having desired to be relieved. The United steamehip McKim, Comtin Breath, well leave this ing. for summbleo sn Vera Ores with government stores, ment of troops, an men for service in the Quartermaster's Department at Vera Crus, She takes over the following named pas songers:—A. O. Dowd, Hiram Bridges; Lieutenant B. P. MoNeil, 34 Artillery, 'U. 8 A.; Colonel G, Loomis, étu Infantry, U.S. A;'Coionel Allan, U. 8. A.; Surgeon Reynolds, Captain Fenn Peck, William H. Stevens, Wi Ham Google, James Skinner, and Mrs. Beerman, The brig Franois Lord, Captain Gladding, will also leave for Vera Crus, loaded with government stores, to-day, having left with the tow last evening.—New Orleans Picayune, Feb. 25. General Brooke arrived yesterday. by the way of the river, and was weloomed by a number of friends. A detachment of the Native American Artillery turned out and fired a salute in Lafayette square, in honor of his return —N. O. Picayune, Feb. 25. ‘The steamboat Ohio Belle yesterday brought down from Newport barracks, Kentucky, Captain Lyon, Lieu- tenants Frost, Greene, Scoonover and French, and 400 recruits, destined for the several regiments in Mexico. - N. 0. Picayune, Feb. 27, Affairs In Xucatan..fovements of the Spanish [From the New Orleans Com. Times, Feb. 26 ] We regret to learn that the aborigines of Yucatan, the Indinpe, as they are called, are ia the full tide of successful revolt against the white inhabitants. The most frightful atrooities have been committed by them, who in their thirst of vengeance, spare neither age nor sex, Invited by the divided state of the country, which during the last eighteen months has been a prey to two factions, the Indians rose some time since, as we have already noticed in this sheet. When it appeared, by the cessation of strife among the whites, and their cor- dial union against the common enemy, they, for a time, put down the disaffected. Lately, however, the abori- gines have obtained such success in the epen country, that the whites have been obliged to solicit succor from without ; particularly from the Spanish government in Cubs, ‘tho Patria has the following communication, ate: “ Campeacny, Feb. 18, 1848 —After @ short absence, | returned to this place « few days ago. I found the city in the mont lamentable condition imaginable, Families hero are duly vcoupied with the consideration of seek- ing a place of refuge, in order to save themselves from the fury of the Indians, who are demolishing every abode in their track, and assassinating every individual who is not of their race. Innumerable families aro con- tinually arriving here from the interior, 60 that the government are obliged to lodge them’ in barracks, like soldiers; not @ miserable hut is to be obtained for | hire. You will see by the papers from Merida, the off-t which has been made by the government of Havens, and the joy which it has produced among all. An order has been published to day, under martial law, directing all the maies from 15 to 60 years of age, to take up arms to defend the country. The native citl- zens willrally out to meet the Indians, while to the fo- rolghera will be consigned the guardianship of the place. From to-day, henceforwasd, n0 psssporta will be deliver- ed to any ono, since a great number have set out for La- gune, on finding that the theatre of war was so near. 1 will write again shortly, to keep you apprised of what happens. About the date of the above letter, the Span- ish sloop-of-war Churracs, arrived at Campeucby, offer- ing, on the part of Captain General O'Donnell, of the in- tenUent Pinillos. and of the General of Marine (Adml- -y assistanoe, with the exception of men, els for the transport of the aid required ‘The Governor of Yucatan having accepted this genero offer, has made a requisition for six pieces of mountain artillery, 2000 muskets, 200 quintals of gunpowder, 4000 sabres, and $200,000, All this is momentarily expected. A letter dated Vera Cruz, the 16th instant, states that “the Spanish brig-of war Nervion left this por! two or thre days ago, bound to Campeachy. The Captain has orders to land ‘his crew and artillery, and hoist the Cas- tilian flug, in that oity, for the protection of Spanish subjects It is reported, that 7000 men and several men-of-war, are to leave Havana for the same object.”” British Machioations In Mosquitia, [From the New Orleans Delta, Feb. 25.) Some days since wo discussed the extraordinary pro- osedings of certain British agents in whet they have thought proper to call the kingdom of Morquitia, in Cen- trel America. Since that article was written, several numbers of the Diario de la Marina, pub at the Havana, have come to hand, in which the same subject is treated with thst gravity which its importance de- mands. We proceed to translate tho bstance of what is contained in the Diario, with respect to the machinations of the Britishqgovernmont in Mosquitia, and their designs upon Nicaragua and Honduras, fm order to apprite our own goverament aud coun- trymen of the unscrupulous but persevering at- tempts of the subjects of Her Britannic Majesty to obtain & foothold, under most Siivenvatass ciroum- SEARO OY RP APADOEY, WE aha t td Re Boat of Florida, aud other States lying on the Guit of Mexico. We trust our consul at the Havaua will procure all the needful information on the subject, and transmit it forthwith to the proper department at Washington, #0 that the administration can take immediate steps to prevent the British government from founding another colony eo contiguous to our borders, under the specious guise of supporting # juventle Mosquito in the preten- tions they have set up for bim to a fabulous and illimit- able kingdom, During the years 1842, '43, and ’44, the British took charge of an Indian boy, traced his genealogy, invested nim with purple, and ‘claimed in his favor the right of sovereignty over a territory without definite limita Alarmed by thie unexpected emergency, the States of Nicaragua and Honduras sent to Europe Don Francisco Castelton, with ample powers to communicate th events to the French and other oabinets, with the design of obtaining an efficacious mediation in favor of the threatened States of Contral America. On account of this mission, or in consequence of ‘ives of whic we are ignorant, the demunds of the kingdom of Monquitia againat Nicaragua ceased, and thus that State, like the others of Central America, deiivered itself up to an uulimited confidence, as if any right, hewever mani- fest and sacred, did not stand ia need, as it unfortunate- jy of a continual, personal and energetic defence. In the meantime the English progressed with the educ tion of the Indian boy, upon whom they had besto the title of Sovereign of Morquitia ; they gave to his dererted realm the semblance of civil and ynilitary or- ganization, and prepared to make a new demonstration with s still greater appearance of reslity wd justice, | ‘They went seriously to work, then ; and here eommen- cad the new series of events which we design relatiog in the most brief and summary magner, making usw of authentic doouments published in the Officrat Register of Guatemala, which lies before us. Mr. F. Chatfield, Consul-General of England, and the same individyal who, as an interested party, sustained in 1842 and 1643 the demand of several British subjects against the citiaens of Nicaragua, and against the inde- pundenos of that State, transmitted to the government of the State of Nicaragua, on the 10th of last Septem- ia which he revives the questions previous, agitated relative to the extension of the maratime fro tier of the kingdom of Morquitia, and adds that the British government, after having examined the histori- owl documents and registers existing with respect to the matter, is of opjnion that the territorial right of the king of Moequi@™ ought to be maintained, aud that that territory exvends from the Cape of Honduras to the mouth Of the river San Juan. Consul- eral Chat- field adds that H. B. VM. considera that the King of Mos- quitia has aright to,the aforessid territory, without pre- judios to the right which ssid kivg may have to say more territory to the southward of the river San Juan ; and that the government of her mejesty oannot view with indifference any usurpation of the torritory of the xing of Mogquitia, who is under the protection of the British Crowa. ‘The roply of the government of Nicaragua, signed by Sebastian Salinas, Minister of Foreign RKeiations, is too long for a literal transiation {ato our colum: It states, in substance that the government of Nicaragua, not paving reovived any reply to its note of 19th November, 842, in which was proved its titls to the whole coast of Mosquitia and port of San Juan del Norte, has read with great rurprise the contents of this letter of the 10th of september, and the determination of che British gevern- ment to extend its protection to this imaginary kingdom of Morquitia; tat the king of Mosquitia has never been recognised by any power whatever, and has never pretended to lay claim to any territory; that Nicaragua has never recognized and will never recoguizs such « kingdom, nor auch a king ; that the kingdom of Morqui- tia Nas never had an exis! and that the territorial pretensions thua set up are inadmissible, Salinas pro- coeds to state that the territory alluded to is inhabited by savages, who wander in the deserts and woods of Honduras and Nicaragua, living by bunting and fish- ing, without any known language, without learning, arts, commerce, laws or religion. What is uoquestion- abie,” continues he, “if the rath must be frankly told, is that several British subjects, by means of the neigh- boring establishments of Jamaica aud Beli, oud the commerce established by the Spanish goverament, and afterwards by the Central Republic, have ianded on the t and become familiar with the tribe cf Morquito In ‘and observing the abuodant growth of certain productions indigenous to that part of Central America, and its advantageous geographical position, the desire ot porsersing it d them; they thought they vould effect their object by teaching their language Lo some of these indians, with their manners and customs; and taking the son of a favorite family among them, they have edu- cated him to their liking, and thus prepared him to be their instrument in securing their design \der the title of king.” After narrating how the British squadron, under Sir Charles Adams, in 1842, acknowledged the port of San Juan to belong to Nicaragua, and that she has held possession of {t from time immemorial, acoording | to the laws and customs of civilized nations, this answer alludes sat jonlly to the spectacle thus presented to the world, of the great and refined Queen of Eugiend taking as her ally ah ed savage, and pretending to nec him up as the Kiug of Mosquitia, for the purpose of furthering the machinations of some of har subj-cts. The Minister concluded by declaring that Nicaragas will consider of war any attempt on the part of the Mosqaito Indians and their confederates, the British, to take possesion of the port of San Juan, and that Ni- cavagua will resist all these encroachments to the death, and will appeal to the other Christian and impartial na tions of the earth to aid and assist her agalost this curt ous amalgamation of splendid civilisation and squalid barberiem Ia the Diario of the 2nd February, allusion is again made to this important matter, and a communication published which appeared in the Official Register of Ni- caragua, The communication atace that the British Consul, Mr. Waiker, resident at Blewfields, isthe tutor of the boy who is called the King of Morquitia, aud who ismbout fifteen years of age, The Consul governs in the King’s name, aod the minor is educated ander his inapeotion, by English teachers, who give him daily le sons, It is understood at Blewflelds, by the most intelil- gent persona, that the port of San Juan will soon be oo- cupled by the British forces, in the name of the King of Mosquitia, and that this event will taxe place at Easter, & or shortly afterwards, but not until the King hae visited Jamaica with Mr, James Bell, # British frigate being de- tained for that purpose. By many other sources of in- formation, it appears there is no doubt that the port of San Juan will be taken possession of by an English ve sel of war, with 300 or 400 men. On the 9th February, the Diarie in recurs to the subject of the designs of the British government in Mosquitia, having received additional intelligence by. the Central American Times, of the arrival of the British frigate Alarm in the port of Truzillo, and the hostile correspondence which ensusd between her commander, Captain McLock, and Senor Lousta- let, the officer of the garrison at that port. Captain MeLook informa Senor Loustalet. in the name and on behalf of the King of Mosauitia, that the Rio Romano and the port of Truxillo are within the dominions of that king, who has beon taken under the protection of her Britannic mojesty; und that if the troops now ocou- pying the place do not at onoe deliver it up, he will be under the necessity of uring violence, in order to comply with the orders of Mis government. Loustalet replies, in substance, that he will do no such thing, until order- ed by his government. ‘Wheatrical and Musical, Park Tuearee.—The magnificent tragedy of the “ Apostate”? (was performed last evening to a very numerous and fashionable audience. The whole piece was most admirably performed. Booth, as Pescara, was truly great—wedo not know when we have seen an audience so excited and moved by goting, as was the case last night. ‘The forcible language, intensity of passion,and highly wrought feeling which runs through- out the this whole tragedy, is peouliarly fitted for Mr, Beoth’s style of acting. Ia the scene, for instance, b tween ra and, Floriuda, subseqaent to Homey: seizure, the sudden transition of his voice, when aft the passionate command to the monk to place Hemeya on the bed of torture, and describing the racking he was to undergo, Fiorinda begs to save him—his sudden transition of voice, and the tone in which he exclaims “marry me,” exeseded any thing wo have ever heard on the'stage. But all throughout this most splendid tragedy he was equally good, and the continued applause and evident excitement of the audience showed how they appreciated his acting. Booth, truly is agreat actor,in the most extended sense of the word. Tho other characters were not only well but finely perform- ed. Mr. Dyott, whois one of tha most accurate and sterling performers among us, did fuli justice to the part of Hemeys, the Apostate. He acted well, and in his scenes with Booth and Mrs. Jones (Florinda) he at times soared far above tie stook actor, aud his eloquen: and impassioned delivery of the language of his part was worthy of many a “star? who moves tae country round. Mrs. Jones and Mr Barry were excellent ; indeed, the whole piece was performed in the most admirable style; and from the reception it mot with, should there be an opportunity before the close ot Mr. Booth’s engage- ment, we should think it would be well to repeat it. Mr. Brougham’s amusing burleeque on “Metxmora’’ con- cluded the evening's entertainments, and, after the serious business of the “Apostate,” served to amuse the audience, and put them once more into the laughing mood. To-night Mr. Booth appears as Sir Giles Over- reach, and Mr. Brougham in the burlesque on ‘ Meta- mora.” Bowery Taratae.—The new national spectacle, the “Battle of Mexico,” was revived here last evening, and was presented with a full and effective oast, The oha- racter of General Scott was well sustained by Mr. Mar- shall, and Captain Westwood was admirably performed by Mr. Stevens. The other performers in the piece ac- quitted themvclves with extreme cleverness, and the whole, both tor dramatic and scenic effect, was got out in a style eminently worthy of tha Bowery.— The comedietta of “ Bamboosiing” preceded ‘the piece, and had a most humorous effect upon the au- dieuce. Sir Marmaduke Meadows, by Bellamy, and Cap- tain F. Bamboozle, by Mr. J. H. Hall, kept tle house in sroar of laughter ; and Emily, by Mrs. Phillips, was sustained with her usual ability. “Ketharine and Pe- truchio” was also performed, making up the very excel- lent bill for the evening’s entertainment. ‘The same at- tractive bill is put forth for this evening, and will doubtless draw a jam house. The patrons of this popu- lar theatre evince just appreciation of the enterpris- ing efforts of the proprietor, Mr. Jackson, in oatering for their amusement, by flocking nightly to this attract- ive place of evening recreation, and the revival of the new national spectacle will be found eminently worthy of their support. Cnaruam TH 7am .--Last evening a very large audi- engagement of Mr. A. A. Adams, and of the ro-engage- ment of Mr. Walcot and Miss Clarke. The part of Hamlet in that celebrated tragedy was assumed by Mr. Adams, with that superior ability and judgment which stamp the great actor. During the performance he was greeted with the most reiterated and prolonged bursts of applause. At the fall of the ourtain Mr Adams was loudly called for; but no one appearing for a few moments, the excitement became very great, until Mr. Hield presented himself to the audience, and informed them that Mr. Adams, in consequence of severe indisposition, and fatigue from the excitement of the part, was unaile to come forward, though deeply sensible of their kindness. The play was well cast, and Mr, Sutherland, as Laertes; Hield, as the Ghost; Varry, as Horatio; Winans, as tho Grave-digger; Mrs. Wilkinson, as the Queen, and Miss Hildreth, as Ophelia, were excellent in their respective parts The lively comedy of * Naval Engagements” couciuded the evening’s amusements—the principal parts by Mr. Wal- cot and Miss Clarke, with their usual gayety and spirit. Wewere glad to see, from the aumber of ladies in the drers ciroie, that the reformation in this hovwse, with re- gard to orderly conduct, in becoming duly appreciated ‘To morrow evening, Mr. Walcot, Miss Clarke, and Miss 8. Denin, in four sterling pleoes—the “Pet of the Petti- coata,”” the “Tompkins Blue,” “Object of Interest,” and “Matteo Falcone.” Cincus—Boweny Amrnitaxatax.—There is really 0 first rate company at this house, and the great success their exertions are meeting with, is but justly due to the accuracy and ance with which they go through the programme of the evening. Kemp, the clown, is great in his line, and so are the other comic folks of the house—indeed. it requires a very clover head to make a good clown. The equestrian performers are frat rat ‘Yo-night, Mr. L. J. Shipman, the great scene rider. ap- in a fine act, during whioh he makes no less than costume, each change bringing eter. Mrs. Carroll, better known as La Belle Carroll, Master John Glenroy, Nixon, Sweet, W. B Carroll, the Holland family, &>., will all appear to-night; and as the performances are for the benefit, of Mr.-C. Hart, who has troops of friends, we have no doubt there wili bes full house. We may mention that the prices ofadmiesion at this house have been lowered to 25 cents to the boxes and 10 cents to the pit. Cunistr’s Mixstrece.—These delightful songsters had, in theatrical parlance, ‘a tremendous house”? in Brooklyn, last evening, and no wonder, with the bill thay gave, ns it echoed all their very best songe They open again thie evening at Mechanics’ Hali, and will, doubt- loss, go on as triumphantly as ever during the week, as the annouacsment made at the head of their bills of programme, is every word true, vis: that they are ho- norediwith a patronage and favor unprecedented by any similar amusement in this great metropolis Turns? Tanceacx Vivants —'The rage for this spe- cies of exibition seems to have revived again lately, as new troupes are organizing fast. To-night Professor ‘Thiers commences a series of Tableaux at the Concert Room, 332 Broadway. His company consists of both American and foreign artiste, and he has gone to much expense in getting the paraphernalia o: such an exhibi- tion. Avwamnna —The Virginia Harmonists, with their fine, harmonious voices, and great proficiency on the banjo, violin, &o., are attracting many visiters to this snug house.’ Thoy are really excellent singers. Mons Bernard's plotures are also quite popular. The Fakir of Ava likewine contribuces his quota to the evening’s amusement, and hia extraordinary feats of legerdemain are both interesting and amusing Orena House —The Model Artists at in here another week, and they propose to given series of performances in the same style as formerly. ‘To-night no less than seventeen tablesux will be pro- duced, Bnoapway Ovren —Greely han engaged Professor Young to superint roupings, ke , of his Model Actists. and bas made several additions to his company. tendance nightly is very numeror Avenican Trrarricat Foxo Assoctattos —An ad- journed mesting of this association was holden yeater- ‘day afternoon at the St. Charles Hotel, Broadway, Mr, Barry, of the Park Theatre, in the chair. A nambor of articles were adopted relative to the future government of the rociaty, aad a committee appointed to memorial- jae the Legislature for an act of incorporation. ‘The object of the association is for the benefit of those who, from age or infirmity, should be disabled from pursuing their yooation, after they shall have been members of the association for aterm of seven years. There was quite s large number of the corps present, and the ut- most harmony prevailed Orena ix PHivaverraia.— The exoellent troupe now singing at the Chestnut street Opera House, gain nightly upon the hearts of our people, and as a matter of course the enthusiaem increases On Saturday night, “Lucie was performed throughout most admirabl prima donva, Biscaceianti, as well as Avignone, were in admirable voice, and tongs were loudly encored. At the, close of the piece, the three were as usual loudly called for, and came be- fore the curtain to reevive the most stunning applause. —Pennsylvanian. peat seven changes in hi him out in @ new ch: ~ Political. Ae tate nena Pett Common Council. Boaro or Atowamen —Monday, March 6, 1948.— — Franklin, Prasident, The reading of the minutes of the procesdings Ines ‘necting, waa dispensed with. > has ommunication from the Comptroller rel Pegg oo Seer P ative to olty New York Volunteers.—The Finance Committee to whom was referred the aunexed communication from the Mayor, enciosing & memorial of officers of the let Regiment of New York volunt lative to the ex enditures by Col. Burnett, of the $6,000 appropriated fr said regiment : Respectfully report, that the memorial of said officers, charges that the sum appropriated by the Common Council of this ity for the benefit of said regis amounting to $6,000. have not been expended for said regiment, and tast Col. Burnett would uot be able to show that he had expended for its use any considerable part of the money. Your committe, preparatory to entering upon the examination, notified all the persons named in the list presented with the memorial tosustain the oharges, to attend the committee as witnesses, and desired Col. Burnett also to be present with such witnesses and vouchers as he might deem advisable for the verifica- and your committee were aitended number of persons, including several who bad signed the memorial for tho enquiry. The examination was entirely satisfactory to your committees and the Comptroller (who azsisted in the investigation), Coi, Burnett not only produced the vouchers for every dollar of the money received by him from the Corporation,and a con- siderable sum besides, but proved, in most cases, the signatures of the parties from whom the receipts were taken, and particularly those of the deceased officers in Mexico. From this examination it appeara that there was paid by the Corporation to Vol. Burnett, the sum of $6.000 60 By sundry citizens. 878 75 Making, together, the sum of, ‘Theres was paid, for subsistence, & For ahoen, tent cloths, ke. Reo'd from government for transportatio $1 Paid on ace’t. of same. . . 2,038 46— 616 50—$7,065 6 Expenditures exceed receipts. . .... $181 91 Col Burnett has also exhibited a certifioate, signed by the officers of thecouncil of administration of his regi- ment, that they have resson to believe that he had ex- pended, at least three hundred dollars over the amount for which he exhibited vouchers. Your committeo are atistied that the allegations con- tained in the letter signed by several of the officers in Mexioo, aud referred to your committee, are wholly un- founded, aud arose from & misconception of the objects of the nppropriation. ‘Two of the officers. who signed It appeared before your committee, and stated thet they supposed it merely requested an enquiry into the penditure, ax it was so represented to them, and did not contain any charges affecting Cel Burnett ; and, after an examination of the accounts, they expressed them- Your committee, in conclusion, deem it proper to say, that they have been much gratified to tind that Col, Burnett, who has suffered in the public estimation from a suspicion that his accounts were incorrect, has been uble.in the most satisfactory manner, to account for the whole expenditure, and show, as he has, that it was pro- perly and judiciously made ; ‘and they make this report, atthe earlies: moment after full examination, as an act of justice to a soldier who has behaved with gallantry in Mexico, and who is entitled to the favorable considera- tion of his countrymen. (Signed) ‘A. R. LAWRENCE, MOSES MAYNARD, Jr, GEO. H. PURSER, Finance Committee, Board of Aldermen JOSEPH JAMISON, NEIL GRAY, JNO. W. ALLEN, Finance Committee, Board of Assistants JOAN EWEN, Comptroller New York, March ath, 1848. Sunken Lots.—Petitions of sundry persons. to fill up certain sunken lots on T went; street. Referred Cleaning Streets —Bill of Charles Oakley, Superin- dent of streets, for cleaning the streets where sewers have been built. (Ihe amount was not stated) Re- forred Public Read —Resolation in favor of makiog e public road, to extend from the termination of 10th avenue to 174th street. Adopted. Srewers—Potition of sundry persons for the construc- tion of a sewer in Eighteenth street. Also for the con- struction of ® newer in Twantv-sixth street nase Balle Eleventh Street—Petition of sundry persons, thet Eleventh street may not be opened. Referred. Gas—Petition in favor of lighting Doyer street with gas. Referred. Dogs—Resolution im favor of directing the Mayor to have the proper means ured for the extermination of dogs running at large in the city; several rabid dogs bav- ing been seen in the lower par: of the city, by one of which # boy was bitten. Referred to Committee on Markets. . Futher Matthrw—A preamble and resolutions relative to extending to the Rev. Theobald Matthew, who con- tomplates visiting the United States during the coming summer, the hospitalities of the city; and that such fect be communicated to him, on his arrival in Kngland, on hisjourney hither. Adopted. ce —Resolution directing the Mayor to present to this Board the names of all the policemen who resigned, or were expelled, during the year 1947, with the charges and cause of such expulsions. Adopted Ald. Poxser moved @ reconsideration of the vote, which was lost Communication from H. Libenau, asking for permis- rion to furnish gratuitously, a handsome banuer, with the inscription, “the last of earth,” to be spread over the pall of the late John Quincy Adams, in the funeral procession in this city. Referred. Gas —Resolution from the Board of Assistants, fa- vorabie to lighting the weet end of Grand street with ‘onourred in. esolution from tho Board of Assistants, that no more contracts on the part of the Corporation be made for buildiag sewers, drains, gwells, pumps, &o., until the bill now before the Legislature, aball become «law. Cun- ourred in. Five Limits —Petition of M. T. O'Conner, John Co- merford, and others, Committee of the “Tenant League,’” against the extension of the fire limits, thereby increasing the os of the property out of the present limits, Re- ferred, Bulkhead.—Report in favor of building # bulkhead at the foot of Battery place . Resolution favorable to directing Dr D. M. Reese, Rs- ident Physician of Bellevue, to admit the relations and friends of those im the hospital to visit them. Ald. Lawnxence opposed the resolution, on th that the various contagions in the hospital rendered it dengerous to the healt of the city, and that is the rea- son why Dr. Reese refused them ddmittance. Ald, Pumsrr pressed the resolution, and was sustained a his position by Ald. Crolius, who’ stated that cases bad come under his owa observation, where persons had been denied this privilege, amd would take great plea- sure in recording hie vote in favor of such a resolution. Ald. Gitmanres eaid that he knew of a case in which not allowed to visit his dying brother, the resolution would pase. ld. M ovr said that ® great number were now k at Bellevue with centagions, and he thought Dr who had at of the Common Council to direct the Resident Physician to such @ course pursued, and such a resolution 4 offered, should not be countenanoed by the Board. - ‘The regulation was ssnitery, and should be eontinued. ‘The resolution was then referred Croton Water —Renolution in favor of the supply of Croton water for shipping, to bo given to the highest bid- der, hereaiter, by contract. Referred. The Board then adjourned until Monday next, at 5 o’elock, P. M. Boarn or Asmsrane Atoramen, Mareh 6.—Linus W_ Stevens, Keq , President, in the ehair. Common Lands —A communication was received from the Cowptrolier, in answer toa resolution relative to the lands ia the 12th wi Ordered to be printed Greenwich Street — Report in favor of 3 pointing assessorsin the mat- ter of building & sewer in Greenwich street, between Battery Pace and Morris street. Referred Mayor's Message—Settivgg forth what subject he had approved, &o. Ordered on file. Fire Limits —A remonstrance against the extension of the fire limits, signed by G R_ Lillibridge, fa behalf of the Uenant League, waa received and referred to (he appropriate commities Rabincau's Bath - Report and resolution ia favor of ix. R. Rabineau, « berth for his bath, Car- leasing to | ried Extension of Piers.—Report in favor of extending piers Nos 5,{6and 7, Rast River, to the length of 400 feet; ulso in favor of exienuing the pisrs at the foot of Duane street, to feet. Carried. Engine Company, No, 50 —Rosolation in favor of recogniaing Engine Company No. 50, located at the junction of 10th Avenue and Bloomingdale Road, as Engine Company No. 36—Carried. signation,—John F. Grey tendered his resignation of Commistioner of Common Schools in the 16th ward— Accepted Bloomingdale Rood —A memorial, numeroualy signed, asking to have Bloomingdale road macadamized from ‘Twenth-third street to itejunction with the 7th Avenue ~-Referred Father Matthew's Visit. Preamble and resolution in favOr of extending to Father Matthew, on the occasion of his promised. visit, the rites of hospitality im such « claves as to aiford Bim every opportunity to advance | {ielgrest cause in which he is engaged, and te render | his Siete pleaaant, and transmit copies of the action of | the Common Coaneil by Captain Knight, of the packet hip New World, in which vessel the great apostie of to this country | tarnperance is expected to cor Gex, Tavcon.—There is w report. that there is alate | SFP" Ciayy visit —Reaolution ia favor of empower- letter extant from Gen. Taylor, intimating that, if his | friends wieh it, he will run, whether the national con- | vention nominate bim or not, Some of his friends are certainly taking this ground. The late Taylor conv tion iu Lo wwisiana have nomitated him mpon their ows d say nothing of # national convention Union, | adiaten » national | higa of Tennessee | national conven- Le Whig expressly rep convention; and declares that thew! will go for Gen, ‘Taylor in npite of # a? L lie Courier con - powisvilie Courier mA Porn en ax Governor Pvindext r, in which he deries that he bas left the whig party, although he ad muita he lately addressed the democratic convention of Mississippi on the subject of the war, ing the special corami'tes appoiuted to recelve Honry Ciay in behalf of the oity, to engage Castle Garden, to give the publie generally a favorable opportunity of winessing the reception cf this distinguished states- man. Latd on the table. Staten Island Ferry.—Che subject of essing to Mr Vanderbilt, for nine years, the exclusive right of usin; a certain pier, was then again brought up for consider: tion, their former action not beving been concurred in | by the Board of Ald i} rmen, ‘The resolution whieh ori ginated in this Board, requiring Mr. Vanderbilt to siga the lease with an underatanding, that be shail vacate upon three months notices being given, within ten deys wus ndbered to by the Beard, which then adjourned ua til Monday evening next