The New York Herald Newspaper, May 21, 1848, Page 1

Whole No, 5101, NEW YORK, SUNDAY MORNIN ere a G, MAY 21, 1848. = OFFICIAL DESPATCHES. BATTLE OF SANPA CRUZ DE ROSALES. Heavquantens Aumy or tite Wkst, een uhuahaa, March 31, 1848 Thave the houor to submit a report of my operations from the pariod of adopting the inten- tions expressed in ny communication to the War De- partment, dated 6th February, 1848, to the, present in- stant. ‘After making such arrangements, both military and civil. a3 1 deemed essential for the security and’ tran- quility of Naw Mexico, | took up the line of march on the Sth February, with one company Missouri horse, for El Paso, where | had previously ordered a concentration of the following troops to operate against the State of Chihuahua, viz: three companies United States dra- goons, commanded by Major B. L. Beall—-one of which was acting as light artillery, under the command of Lieutenant Love ; #ix companies Missouri horse, under the commayd of Colonel Ralls; five companies Mis- souri injantry, under the command of Lieutenant Coioncl Easton; and Major Walker's battalion of Santa Fe horse, three companies ot lor-e and one of light artillery. On the 20d I arrived at El Paso, distant from Santa Fe 340 miles, where measures were ‘at once aicptod for the intended operations ; the peculiar oharacteristics and general features of the country, embracing the privations which inust necessarily be endured on the youd thus travelled, have been, I belfeve. already sub- mitted to the department in former reports. ‘The additional information. at El Paso confirming the many report respecting the Jhostile intentions of the enemy, supported by positive evidence as to ex- tended preparations in the fabrication.of cannon and munitions of war, together with contributions of small arms from the adjoining States, induced me to change my. original plan of operations, and adopt forced murches with my best mounted troops, for the purpose of striking a blow before the onemy could conceive my design. , With this determination, I despatched Major Walker with three companies of his battalion on the night of the 24th, to oocupy the small town of Carrizal, distant from El Paxo ninety miles, and so situated as to command all the pagses leading to Chihuahua. This command had orders to reconnoitre the country ; cut off all communication, by establishing strong pickets ; and make every effort to obtain information respecting the designs and movements of the snemy, On the Ist of March, after having been delayed by the non-arrival of my supply trains, conducted as they were compelled to be by inexperienced officers, I re- sxamed my march with four companies of Rall’s and two of Beall’s command, supplied with eight days’ subsis- tence, leaving orders for Love's artillery, tho remain- der of Rall’s command, under Lieut. Col. Lane, and Easton's infantry, with the exception of one company, which | designed as additional protection to tho train, yet in the rear, to march on the 2d. Major Walker, at Carvizal, received no additional information, but suc- cveded in effectually stopping all communication with the enemy, Thus far my march was successful, and continued so until the night of the 6th. When within sixty miles of Chihuahua, a small party of my advanco un- expestedly came upon one of the enemy's pickets, which, unfortunately, succeeded in excaping. Aware, now, that my approach would be known on the following morning, I pushed forward my command until I avvived within six miles of the Sacramento, at 2 point termed Laguna, where | was met by a flag of truce from the gencral commanding the Mexican forces, protesting against the advance of my troops upon Chi- hualua, upon the ground that instructions had been received from tho Mexican government suspending hostilities, asa treaty of peace had been concluded and signed by commissioners on behalf of both gover: meats, ‘Thy evidence adduced on behalf of this asser- tfon | did not thendeem sufficiently satisfactory, and could uot, therefore, comply with the proposition Convinced of the uselessness of further conference, I icited to send in advance of my command two of my officers, to arrange the preliminaries of 2 ca pitulatiow, ‘To this request I yielded, and imme despatched Capt. McKissick, of the quarter- department, and Lieut. Prince, my assistant adj: general, who were fully made acquainted wit! views, Fearfal that dirsinulation was the object 0 interview, I determined to thove my command upon huahua that night, and accordingly proceeded wi pidity, when, in about on hour after the departure officers, I was met by some American citizens of huahun, who informed me of the retreat, the morui uy previous, of the Mexican army, with their munitions of war. Anticipating events of this nature, I had, on the previous day, detached Beall’s dragoons, so that, by a forced march over the mountains during the night, he would be able to intersect the Durango road, and pos- sibly encounter the enemy in his rapid and confused flight. For his operations, I respectfully refer to the report herewith submitted. At 9 o'clock at night, my troops had possession of the city, On the following morning, (the 8th) with portions of Ralls, Beall’s and Walker's commands, (the majority mounted) and num- beringbout 250 men. I pursued the enemy to the town of Santa Cruz de Rosales, where he had already strong- ly fortitied himself—a distance of 60 miles from Chihua- hua—where { arrived at sunrise the morning of the {ith After a careful reconnoixauce of the place, I deter- mined to carry the town by-storm, notwithstanding tae Immiense superiority of théenemy in numbors,Im- plements, and- munitions of war. Dismounting Rall's (with the exception of McNain’s company) and Wal- ker's commands, to operate as infantry, and posting Beall’s dragoons, now augmented by one company of Rall’s regiment, to act either as a reserve or to inter- cept the flight of the enemy, in the event of success, I détermined the attack on the west side of the town with Rallis command, and on the south-east angle of the same with Walker's command. These arrangements perfected. I despatched Lieutenant Prince, with a flag of truce, d« manding an unconditional surrender of the town public property. An interview upon this sum: requested by General Trias, which I readily the reason adduced—viz: that official notice from the Mexican government of a treaty of peace having been signed by commissioners, on behalf of both govern- ments, had been received, and the solemn assurance by General Trias that he himeelf had no doubt as to the existence of the treaty; moreover, that he felt as- sured that confirmation of the same from his govern- ment would reach him by a courier (express) expected in three days, ‘This declaration was supported by the honor of the Mexican general, and. under the cireun stances, was regarded important. I therefore made the proposition contained in the subsequent correspond dence, which have the honor to submit herewith,— ‘That success must inevitably follow any course I might “decree, | had not the slightest doubt. 1 was expecting reinforcements of my artillery and horse, aud was wil- ling; if human life could be saved. to withdraw for a few days my forees; though, at the same time, I con- sidered it my duty to besiege the town, as | maintaifi- ed the right to dictate such terms as I deemed consist- ent with American honor. It will thus be seen that a small American force, not exceeding 300 men in the aggregate, besieged with success a strongly fortified town, containing over 900 troops of the enemy. Without temts, a scarcity of provisions, and suffering from the effects of forced marches beyond a parallel, my troops cheerfully per- formed the onerous duties of the siege, day and night, and are entitled to the highest considerations of their government. From the $th instant to the morning of the 16th, nothing of importance transpired for the subject of my report, save the correspondence before alluded to,and the arrpyal of swall detachments of the several commands, together with two 12-pounder howitzers, of Major Walker's battalion, under the command of Captain Hassendenbel, whom I left at Chihuahua on the morn- ing of the Sth. pecting daily a sally from the enemy, my troops were constantly im the saddle ; ever vigilant and cau- tious, ench appeared to possess the individual interests which belongs more properly to the commander. That the eqemy exhibited supineness—that his every effort became paralyzed by the vigilance of my troop’ sufficiently manifested by his total inaction, although ing near four times my own, With a battery of es of artillery (several heavier than any of guns), and nino wall pieces, no attempt was made, signs exeanted, or pickets forced, to remedy tho evils which were the subject of complaint in his official correspondence, About daylight on the morning of the 16th, my ex- pected reinforcements arrived ; they consisted of part of three companies of Missouri horse, under the com- mand of Lieut, Colonel Lane, and Love'esbattery. The reports of these officers, which I have the honor to submit, evince a zeal xel played: a rapidity of moveiftent yet to be surpassed, and an iron energy of will which recognizes no limit, and convey to the de- pirtment a record of their own Convinced now of the nece ‘of terminating a riege peculiarly burdensome to my troops, | determined at once upon an agt, From my sevewhl reconnoixances, T felt sure the enemybelieved my main force would bo directed against that pertion of the town fronting my camp, ax new batteries ‘had been established, and ain unusual degree of activity became apparent through. out the siege in that quarter. At seven o'clock, A.M., broke up my camp, and with my entire foree, except- ¢ Beall’s dragoons, augmented by Captain MeNair's ‘Joompany Missouri horse, who were left to cut off a retrgat on the Durango road, I proceeded round the southern point of the town, where I placed in position . Walker's battalion, protected from the enemy's artil- lery by walls and houses, for the meditated assault. Continuing to the western side of the town, I then de- tached Lieutenant Colonel Lane, with two companies of the Missouri regiment, to support Love's battery, which I ordered to take position within 500 yards of the town, on the road leading to Chihuahua, and com- manding the principal plaza and chureh, around and in which the enemy were strongly posted ; reserving Rail’s remaining four complnies as my centre, and so dis 1d as to afford timely support to the artillery under Love and Hassondenbel. My final disposition made, Hassendenbel's two 12- pgu nders bevles been put in battery on the west side +, of the fown, supported by Rall's command. A. M., ordered my batteries to open, whic an hour, maintained g spirited and des cloaring the houses and church of the enemy, which 1 from its 4 Grvemat : he stronghold of the enemy nemy, during this time, from all his hi ns and wall piste waa incessant, but, from th ion, without effect. Observing that a large enemy, which | afterwards feared to be ® r, had boon brought to bear upon Hassenden- tery, and e ly with a view to silence it, Lieut, Dress of the ordnance, belonging to my staff, nking position and strength of cbn- | but who volunteered for duty with Love's battery, was ordered to reinforce Hassendenbell with a 24-poundor ‘howitzer anda 6-pounder gun ‘This movement ha- | ving been perceived by the enemy, his battery wae re- |{nforeed, and an incessunt fire of canister, grape, and | round shot was opened upon o tery. but without | doing material injury. Lieut. Dyer was soon in posi- ' tion, where he continued a direct fire upon this batte- | 2; placed in embrazure in one of the principal. streets | leading to the main plaza, as wellas the church and a | large building. upon both of which were stationed a strong foree. For upwards of an hour this battery was ‘served with great effect, clearing the houses and | church; during which time it was exposed to the fire of the enemy's batteries, which, throughout, main- | tained « most rapid firing” | I now ordered Lieut, Love, with a 24-pounder howit- | zer and a 5-pounder gun, (the remainder of his battery having beon disabled in tiring.) to advance upon the position oecupied by . Lieut. Dyer, determined, if poasi- ble, to silence the enemy's 9-pounder, which contribu ted, by the efficient manner in which it was served, | greatly to our annoyance. Immediately thereafter Ire ceived information that my rear was threatened by a large cavalry force of the enemy, supposed to be about | | 900 utrong, and intended as reinforcement for the en- | emy within the town. I immodiately withdrew my ar- tillery toa commanding position about three-quarters | of a mile from the-town, and in the direction of the | Chihuahuaroad ; ordering, at the samo time, the re- mainder of my confmand to the same point, for the pur- pore of attacking this supposed reinforcement. Thit movement was evidently regarded by the enemy as « prelude to our signal defeat. Lond’ cheers arone from thertown, the houses were again covered by the sol- diery, a flag was immodiately run up from an angle of the chureh, and the fire of the enemy's heavy guns be- came unusually, brisk, Loon discovered the report of large reinforcement of the enemy in my rear to be in correct, and that only a small body of cavalry had threatened it, which { soon dispersed with the com: mand under Lieut. Col. Lane. I now dotermined to storm the town, agreeably to tho dispositions mado at the commencemont of the at- tack; and thorefore gave orders for Ralls, Luno, and Walker to resume thefr former positions, diamount their men, and charge the town at the points ussigned them, 40 s00n as my batteries should re-open. Lieut. Love was ordered to take up his former posi- tion, About 3) P.M., the action was resumed. and the fire of our battery returned with unusual brisk- ness. Lieut, Love's battery at this time consisted of one 24-pounder howitzer, one 6-pounder, and ono S-pounder. For a more detailed report of this battery, and the effleient aid contributed by tho officers who kindly assisted at It, I respectfully refer to Licut. Love's report, which’ I take pleastire in endorsing, from my personal observations upon that day. ‘or the particulars of the sevoral storming parties, I munt also refer to the reports of their roxpective chiefs, which | desire to be identified as a portion of my own, ‘The chargo of Ralls was commonced under my own eye, and in ® manner which fereboded success. So soon as timo would permit, I witnessed the persevering efforts of Major Wallsee’s command, and felt confident of the result. é I would also refer tosMajor Bi assigned the squadron of ns, under the com- mand of Capt. Grier, In ing ‘protection to my battery on the 16th, in #he judgment and activity dis- played to intercept any attempt by flight of the onemy. and inthe digeharge of the highly important dutios of the siege, I decovered talent and ability. Ifeot confident that I cannot add to the known repu- tation of this command; for the second time has it shared with me the honors of victory. Although the first was.with the sacrifice of its galiant and accom. plished leader, (the lamented Burgwin,) yet I cannot refrain from necording that tribute of praise which ix due the distinguished services they have performed since forming a portion of my command. “Shortly after sundown, thé enemy surrendered, Gon. Trias and forty-two (42) of his principal officers were made prisoners of war; and eleven pieces of artillery, nine will-picces, besides 577 stand of arms, fell into our hands. Ow n this action was one lieutenant, two private, killed; and nineteen pri- loss of the enemy—from the of commanding officers herewith submitted two officers, and 230 non-commissioned officers and privates; the number wounded cannot be correctly ascertained. In submitting to the consideration of the govern- | ment the operations which have been performed by my troops, I feel anxious to exhibit that high degree of praise theip conduct upon this occasion so justly me- its. ‘The exceeding onerous duties of forced marches, over a sterile and desert country of nearly 820 miler, without tents or transportation trains, with merely » few days’ rations of subsistence, have been willingly. in- deed cheerfully, endured by my gallant column, 1 feel a sense of pride in recording the distinguished bravery of all-regulars and volunteers; belicring that fecling "s report for the duty and on unded 1 will be reciprocated by the War Department, and cherished by the American people. ; ‘The distinguished conduct of Lieut. highly efficient manner in which his battories were served ; in the rapidity of movement whieh charac- terized his conduct, whon ordered te reiniorce me, tra- velling night and day, going into batt after his arrival. and his unceasing efforts during the ntire day in working hin battery—doserves especial notice ; and I cannot refrain from expressing the strongest recommendation for that honorable gratitude from hie country which the brave soldier acquires by his exploits To Colonel Ralls, to Lieut.-Colonel Lane, to Major Walker, aud their brave offtcers and men, | must accord the highest honors; unflinching in the performance. they each and all vied, where duty called thom, for the crowning result of success. Ralls, on tho west, charged with animation and enthusiasm ; Walker, on the south-east, stormed with daring and bold determina- tion ; Lane, on the north-west, with a small command. foreed the enemy's barriers, gained the main plaza. wut, overwhelmed by numbors. prudently withdrew. in good order, his small: command. In. this charge: the brave but lamented Lieutenant G. 0. Hepburn, Mis- souri mounted horse, fell. leading his men gloriously. cheering and animating them to the last. His country has lost a valuable officer ; his relatives and friends must look to his deeds, worthy of record upon the page of history, to console them for thoir loss. From the officers of my personal staff I have received the {most important services and encouraging aid Capt. MeKissick, assistant quartermaster; Capt. Gar- rison, assistant commissary of subsistence; Major Spal- ding. pay department, and Lieut. Prince, A. D.C. and A. A.A. General, served during the contest near my person, conveying my orders with promptness wherever necetity demanded, Captain McKissick, suffering severely from sicknos! resumed hts position in the field, rendering valuable services throughout the action. ‘Lo the medical staff. conducted by Assistant Surgeon R. T. Simpson, United States army, I have to exprest my acknowledgments. The attention and ability dis- played by Assistant Surgeon Simpson to our wounded upon the field, as well as to those of the enemy after the action, has won for him admiration and esteem from both armics, I also mention, with pleasure, the services of Captain Haley, Missouri horse, acting brigade inspector of my command, who yoluntarily led his company at the storming of the town, under the immediate command of Colonel Ralls Talo take great pleasure in recording the services of Mesers, James L. Collins, E, W. Pomery, and W. ( Skinner, American citizens, residents of Chihuahua, who volunteered their services as nids-de-camp upon that day. Of theso gentiomen, I must make particular mention ‘The valuable information received from the former up- on my arrival at El Paso, as respects the condition of the enemy, a knowledge ‘of the country and its lan- guage, together with his unremitting efforts to sec: my views in all that pertains to these oceurre the personal exertions of the two latter, in assisting me to remount my command at this place, with their rer- vices on the 10th, entitle them to my warmest thanks. I respectfally transmit herewith a epecial field return of the forces engaged in the action of the 16th:—a re- port of the killed and wounded; list of officers. pa- roled; alist of stores captured; a muster-roll of the enemy's forces. as furnished by Gen, Trias; and two topographical sketches of the town, showing the posi- tion of my roveral commands; prepared respectfully by Captain Hassendonbel, of Major Walker's battailon, and assistant Surgeon Horace R. Wirtz, United States army. I think it proper to state hero, that every exertion was made by Lieut. Col, Kaston, commanding battalion of infantry, Lieut, Webber, commanding two sections of Captain Hassendenbel’s ‘artillery, and those officers Who were necessarily absent with the trains, including Major Bodine. Pay Department, in charge of tho public funda, to share the honor of the attack. I weuld also inform the department, that Gen, Man- uel Armijo, Inte governor of New Mexico. himself to me asa prisoner of war on the 21s and is now on his parole of honor; a copy of which, to- gether with that of Gen, Trias, | have the honor here- with to submit. Jam, sir, very respectfully, Love--in the ur obedient servant, VG PRICE 8. A. Com’dg. STERLI Brig. Gen, 8 ‘To Brig. Gen, R. Jonns, Adjt. Gen. U.S. A., Washington, D. C Fro rie Crry or Tue Savt Laxe.—Letters ha’ been received at St. Louis, by persons connecte with the Mormon colony, at the elty of the Salt Lake, dated in the latter part of Dec, They represent the situation of the colony as a comfortable one. | ‘They had not been molested by the Indians, many of whom were in the habit of visiting the city. An enclosed square. formed of continuous dwellings on each side, facing inwards, intended for defence of the abode ma- terial, had been erected, as well as other buildings for the colony, comprising some three thousand souls, Up to the time of writing, only two deaths had occurred in the colony. Last fall they sowed abeut three thousand acres of wheat, and they intended, besides, to put in a spring step of about six thousand acres more. If the crops thould prove good, they will have grain to spare to the emigrants to California, taking the Salt Lake route, ‘They had erected two saw-mills, and a grist-mill, and 6 industriously employed Seed potatoes were sell- bo at ten dollars per bushel; peas, fifty cents per | other, pound; and other things at about the same rates. pret chininilinhdintahsednt Set Ratlroad Intelligence. A_ meeting of the citizens of Sandwich was held in the Town Hall, on Monday evoning Inst, to take mea- sures to celebrate th openin of the Cape Cod branch railroad to Sandwich, about the first of June. A com- mittes of twenty was appointed to make suitable ar- rangements for the event.— Yarmouth Rexister, | Uticg Ob: Avsany, May 18, 1848, The Baltimore Convention— The Portraits of Seve- ral Members of the Free Soil Delegation. The ambiguities which hang about the question of the presidency are about to be dispelled. In | three gays, the delegates chosen by the people to | select a democratic candidate for the presidency will assemble at Baltimore. The people will re- gard the deliberations of this body with undisguised interest, and this interest is enhanced in no slight degree by the probabilities that its proceedings will end in the merest farce. The history of the disorganization of the democratic or popular party of America will form a rich chapter in our politi- cal annals, * * * * Comparisons have been drawn between the hun- ker and barnburner delegations from this State. Some believe that the hunker delegation is com- posed of the most experienced politicians and that it will outwit the other; others presume not. For the information andamusement of the Southern de- legates, who wall assemble at Baltimore, | will try to give them accurate portraits of several of the leading men in the barnburner delegation ; tlie Southern gentlemen will then be able to form some estimate of the quality of the metal which they will have to encounter, Y Jared Willson, a. member of the free soil dele- * * gation, is a Jawyer from Canandaigua, Ontario county, in this State; he has filled several impor- tant public offices, with great ability. As ala yer, he is about second rate, from fair to middling. Mr. W. isa fine-looking gentleman, about fifty- five years of age; his manners are winning and | cordial. “As an advocate, he is even more suc- cessful than as ounsellor; he speaks with dis- tinctness and decision; he has been called an elo- quent pleader, and his position in the convention will not be an obscure one. In his public and pri- vate relations, he is,"and ever has been, an irre- proachable man. F John P. Beekman, resides at Kinderhook, in the immediate vicinity of the Sage of Linden- wald. He is the most faithful adviser and counsellor of the illustrious sage. Mr. Beekman was a Senator of this State last year. In his per- son, he is a model of the American gentleman; he is aged about fifty years; he is a man of learning, but with all the exertions of his friend Martin to make him an able intriguer, he has proved but an indifferent pupil; he is a frank and honest man. A defect in his speech makes it impossible for him to succeed as an advocate; he is but a poor speaker, but, the convention will find that he is entitled to their most distinguished consideration, : _ Samuel J. Tilden was a member of the constitu- tional convention of 1846, and_has been repeatedly elected to the Legislature of this State. Heisa sagacious and successful lawyer, and a respecta- ble citizen of the city of New York. He is comparatively young,’ being only thirty-five years of age; but his public life has dis tinguished him as one of those noble and accomplished men who are destined to fill a large space in the public eye; he is an honest man, and in the convention which framed the con- stitution of this State, he displayed qualities of mind of a high order. He is an able and impres- sive speaker, and the conservatives Will find him a dangerous antagonist. ‘ J.S. Wadsworth is a farmer from Livingston county, in this State. He is an extensive land owner and a millionaire. He was a delegate to the remarkable convnetion which was held at racuse last year. Mr. W. is a gentleman of fair ability and a pleasing speaker. He will subinit to what he believes is right; but he will be very apt to resist encroachments upon the reserved nghts of the free soil delegation. Mr. W. is forty-five years of age and fae les a Wm, C, Crain, of Herkimer County, N, Y., 1s an agriculturist. Mr. C. was Speaker of the As- sembly of 1846, and a member of the Assembly of 1845, “He is very friendly to Admiral Hoffman. Mr. C, is a good man ; he istemarkably popular in the county of his residence. As Speaker of the As- sembly, b istinguished for his urbanity and ty, and for the accuracy and promptitude ‘sions, He has a thorough acquaintance entary law, and he is an educated Mr. Crain is about fii { age, and is one of the most pleasant-looking men I ever saw ; he has a fine person, He will be found to be an tape ieee feature.in.the convention. : To-morrow [ will endeayor to give: brief por- traits of son f free soil de! 2 e of the remaining members of the Bostox, May 18, 1848. Aspect of Political Affairs in Massachusetts. Never, “within the memory of the oldest in- habitant,” was more consternation excited than by the publication of the statement that Judge Woodbury had given it as his opinion that the Wilmot proviso doctrine is all wrong, according to Mr. Inge’s letter to Mr. Yancey. It has excited a general consternation among democrats here, making their faces as long as the shaft of a “tree of liberty,” while the whigs are in ecstacie: they specially feared the Judge, who, as a North- ern man, was in a fair way of stealing their thun- der. If the statement is correct—and how it can be otherwise it would be hard to say—Mr. Wood- bury is booked for a continuance on the bench of the Supreme Court—he has no more chance of th presidency than has John P. Hale. He would not carry New Hampshire—not a single New England State—on the doctrine laid down in the Inge let- ter. Tam not speaking now of the soundness of his views, bat smply of the manner in which they have been received in this quarter, where, until within the last eight-and-forty hours, he has had as many staunch supporters as any one man inthe More, perhaps, than any other one man, opinion—supposing it to be his—has met with such a reception as fire awards to a wet blanket. Men are astounded at it, and in some cases quarrel. It has thrown everyth into the confusion of King Agramante’s camp. By com- mon consent, it is universally admitted that if the statement be correct, the Judge has been guilty of the most stupendous act of folly perpetrated by any thing human since Adam broke the terms of his lease of us served with a celestial an angel to see that he s ly “ent his stick.” : Everybody declares that Polk hus had something to do with this business, and that he has “ pulled ihe wool” over the eyes of one who was generally considered a wise man, he_ being assisted by that prince of antediluvian boobies, Grandfather White- ead, of the Union. Perhaps the common belief is correct, and the President will have the pleasure of hanging up the judge’s sealp in his wigwam; though’ wiv vigwan will be located Washingto: an , for the cor four years, is what no man can say just now. Most of our democratic delegates have gone south, on their way to the Baltimore convention. Mr, Rantoul has ne, and Col, Greene leaves, | believ The latter is, by no means, much in love with Mr. Woodbury, as to grieve without hope over the prospects which exist of his being sent tothe wall. Mr. Rantoul will probably take it harder, as he has thrown himself fully into the Woodbury movement. The Woodbury faux pas has set people to think- ing about the fittest person to be nominated, and more have named Mr, Dallas than any other Ilis_ nomination would take well here, and, it is thought, would be acceptable to the free States generally, . Our whig journals are engaged in demonstrating that Mr. Chay has not the slightest chance of an election, and that Gen, Scott is a fool. The Web- ster delusion is about as strong as formerly; but I have not heard of any one having becn sent to Bedlam for betting that Mr. Webster would have more than 290 electoral votes. One enthusiastic donkey has betted that the illustrious whig of Mas- sachusetts will receive a majorrty of the electe votes; but as he was a little excited at the R: being just after dinner, it was not thought necessary to inearcerate him, I see that Senator Dix, of your State, has been nominated in certain quarters for the Presidency. Why not run his brother, who is in our custom house, for the Vice Presid ney, so asto have a pure northern ticket? The ‘ claims” of the one, it strikes me, are as imperative as those of the Urtea Steam Cortoy Facrory.—The work has been commenced for the erection of the buildings required for the extensive manufacture of cottons con- templated by this company. _ Its capital etook is $200,- 000, and it is calculated that 15,008 spindles will be run. The company expect to get up the building this fall, and as soon after as possible, to commonce operations, server, ae ———_ Cixcinnats, May 138, 1849 Result of the Democratic Convention—Unanimity of Sentiment of the Party—The Cincinnati Dele- gates Forming the Exceptions—Consequent Dissa- tisfaction— Project for a new Democratic Paper in this city—A Guess who will be its Editor—The Whig Editors still Affect to Laugh at the Propo- sed Action of the Democrats. Now that the democratic convention has veri- fied, in its action, what I have heretofore basedmy opinions upon in predicting that political affairs in Ohio would assume an exciting and alarming pos- ture, I presume I may again claim the attention of the readers of the Herald to the importance of the subject--important, on account of its direct ten- dency to bring the two great political parties such open hostility against each other as to pro- bably array them in deadly conflict. The resolutions adopted by the convention at Columbus, declare that no law exists under which alegislatare can be elected to carry on the func- tions of the’ State government ; that the only way the evil caw be remedied is for the Governor to ell a special session of the General Assembly ; that a new apportionment law may be passed; that, if the Governor refuses to call an extra session, it is recommended that the democrats elect as many senators and representatives in the districts named inthe bill purporting to have been passed at the late session, as claimed by the whigs; bat with the intention that the democrats so elected should. re- fuse to take their seats or be qualitied, which, it is presumed, will leave the two houses without a quorum ; and that, as there will be no mode by which another legislature can be elected under the present ‘constitution, after the second Tuesday in ctober next, the same should then be considered as void, and that the people proceed to the forma- tion of anew one ; and, nally, that a State con- vention of the democrats be called, to meet on the first Monday in December next (the day fixed for the meeting of the ieee alate) to take measures for the accomplishment of the latter object. A-democratie friend who was up to Columbus, though not a delegate, informs me that there was yreat unanimity among the delegates in declaring these high revolutionary sentiments and measures. The only exception appears to have been by a por- tion of the delegates trom this city. In « former letter, published in the Herald, Tek of the apathy and shyness evinced by the Enquirer, the only democratic paper in this county, in regard to this whole movement, from the time the demo- cratie Senators left their seats, up to the final pro- position to hold the late convention; and I then gave as a reason, the fact that the clause in the new apportionment law, whichis made the pretext of strongest opposition to it—that which divides this city and county into two separate districts— was highly satisfactory to a large number of de- mocrats, because it broke in upon existing con- trolling cliques within the party, and thus opened a chance for a change of infl in the party, under the new organization, This, “and nothing else,” is the key to the so called conservative course taken by the editor of the Engnirer, as a delegate in the convention, I find, however, that the dissatisfaction to Mr. Brough’s course is very general, and already do we hear whispers of a new democratic press being established. Indeed, if 1 am not more than usual from the mark I conclude from the mov on a visit, and who was for several years editor of the Ohio Eagle, and isstill acontributor to several leading democra- tic journals, that he has a hand in the project, if not as editor or publisher, at least as an assistant. It is said that during the erisis of the ‘ bank reform” question, he lost favor with the self-constituted “censors” of the party, on account of his conser- vative inclinations on that question, and also on aecount of his favoring the nomination of the favo- rite son of the Keystone State, Mr, Buchanan, and opposing a second trial with Mr. Van Buren. But, as he applied his pen vigorously in support of Mr. Polk, in *44, and has fallen in with the anti-bank views, as adopted by the party, and coincides fully with the course proposed by the delegates to the late convention, though still an advocate of the great Pennsylvanian, for President, for whom, by the way, he has made many warm friends in Ohio, yet,being willing, as in duty bound, to support nominee of the convention, I presume that hi assuming the editorship of the proposed new paper, would meet with general approbation, . Notwithstanding the decided tone and evident sincerity. evinced, of the regolutions adopted by the democratic convention, the whig organs still are inclined to treat the movement with a laugh, and to moek the idea of any serious result. Bui I fear they will continue this indifference until, thinking to change railery for argument, and scorn for courteous reasoning, they may be met with the sigmificant “it is too late.” ‘They little dream of the settled determination of the almost entire body of democrats to act in strict accordance with the resolutions adopted by the late convention. | hope the governor may yet conclude to convene the Legislature, and thus deprive the democrats of the pretext to the course they propose to take. Western Scripe. Affairs on the Continent of Europe. . The following are extracts from a letter received from a gentleman, who has lately been travelling through Germany “Things on. thi commercial point of view. sary that trade should be neglec such great moral and political inter stake. All is going on well in France, Germany and Italy, Russia will be crushed between new Poland ‘in Posen and new Poland in Gallicia on the one side, and old Prussia and Hungary. sisted by the so-called principalities of anube, on the other side. Russia has for a long time ex- ercised an undue and despotic influence over these independent principalities (Moldavia, Servia, and Wallachia,) and considered theit quasi conquest as the first stepping stone towards the possession of Constantinople. The northern barbarian, w of the wildsand snows of his Siberia, has always dreampt to set a resting foot on the sunny shores of the Bosphorus, and in the fertile plains of Po- land and Germany, He has, however, reckoned without his host—civilized Europe, (perhaps E land itself,) would not consent to “Russian Poland is still kept in chains by the military power; but insurrection is being prepared by Prussian emancipation and that of Austrian Po- and; and when the hour shall come, Poland will rise, and must regain her nationality; she will then form an insurmountable barrier’ against the encroaching tendencies of Russia, and exercise the providential mission of initiating the inhabitants of even Russia itself into the habits and manners of ‘i : ast doubt that trade tis, when are at th civ can do nothing b than htened. . er, in her commercial vor such efforts; but nothing, howeve prevent is as good as ssary, inst men being trented d apportioned like cattle, they are going to exercise their rights; and nations are to be formed according to their nationality, i. their language, manners, character, and histo: Than this, nothing ean be more just—all p ferences, privileges, and monopol to be abo quality and a certain fraternity are to pre- han this nothing can be more Christian. Xo long as such improvements are wanted, no lasting pe « ist; and peace is necessary to id free developement of Christian r task worthy of England to favor the eman- nd Italy, and the consolida- ery part of Europe. y, things go on very well, and the worthy of liberty, You may imagi y the old tory of Hanover looked wh was compelled to sign the decree abolishing all titles and privileges of nobility. A more ludicrous subject, h § afforded by that old foof, Lord Brougham, who applied to the French ministers for his letters of naturalisation, wishing to become Citoyen Brougham in France, and to remain Lord Brougham and Vanx in England—a thing that could not be granted. [ am rather inclined to let him re- muin a vean, or as long as he likes. “T do not pretend to be a good English corres- pondent,but I krow the Muropean aflairs well enodgh to give information more exact, perhaps, than is iven by the Times’ reporter, who studies German affairs at the tables d’hotes of Frankfort and Mayaz, and invents stories of the ‘thousand and one nights, ‘or instan his tale of the pretty Ger- man lady, who at five in the morning, entered the bedroom officer who was in bed, and im- plored his mercy for her only son, who was to be a soldier. 1 know. many parties who like pretty la- dies in their bedrooms at five in the morning, but do nag think such is often the case with the Times’ reporter.” 3 Political Intel A rumor haying got abroad, in Washington, that Mr Buchanan would decline the nomination for the Presi- dency, a note was addressed to him, asking if this was the fact; to which Mr. B. replied, he should never de- | adviser on the present occ: | Honest Tom Steele, the Head Paciticator— His Attempt to Commit Suicide, Shortly before 11 o’elock, on the 25th ult., the above-named unfortunate gentleman was placed be- fore Mr. Jardine, the presiding magistrate at Bow- street for the day: Mr. Steele was accompanied by Mr. Martin, barrister, by Mr. Hoare, his legal on, and by some other friends. Mr. Steele havin, to commit suicide, top of Waterloo Bri been charged with an attempt throwing himself from the dans on Wednesday evening | ast, Mr, Hoare, addressing Mr. Jardine, said that he was instructed by Mr. Steele to give his sincere | and solemn assurance to the magistrate that he | would never again attempt the crime with which he then stood charged. He had given the same | assurance to his friends ; and his friends, knowing his strict integrity relative to any promise that he | might make, fully confided in the pledge he had | given; and they, therefore, having the same reliance upon his word, hoped that tho magistrate would not | consider it necessary to proceed farther with the charge, but immediately restore him to his friends, Mr. Janvixs—Before I determine upon the course which | ought to pursue, I must hear the evidence. Rousnx Lanxry said, | live at No, 4, Stamford-place, Stamford-street, Blackfriars. [ am a waterman, On| Wednorday evening last, about twenty minutes before seven, I was proceeding with my boat, near Waterloo- bridge, in a course from the bridge, when my attention war attracted by hearing a splashing in the water, in direction different to that in which I was rowing. When I turned my face towards the spot, where amy notice was drawn, I saw a gentleman struggling in the water, I proceeded as fast ax my strength and activity allowed me towards the gentleman, who, at that time, was about 400 or 500 yards from me, ‘f succeeded ing hold of him just ae ho was sinking—I think f last time—with his faco downward. I brought him to the surface of the water, and hold him for about a minute and a half before any sense appeared to return to him. With great difficulty | got him into my boat. ‘The person at my side was the gentleman | took out of the water. I had not seen him before. 1 then rowed him to the stairs at Strand-lane, where, having landed him. T placed him in a cab, As soon as I had done Ho, a policeman came alongside. 1 told the policeman, answer to his inquiry, that I was going to take the gen- tleman to Peele’s Coffee-houso; but the policeman pr vented my doing so, and said he must take him to Bow- street station, where we went together. From tho station, we took him to King’s College Hospital, where left him. Mr. Janpine—Was the gentleman sensible when he was taken out of the water ? Witxuss—No, sir; he had been in the water for a minute or two. Mr. Jano} turned? Wirtness—Tho gentleman was excited, and so was I; and therefore | did not know exactly whut the gentle- man said. He had been in the water for two or three minutes. and consequently he was almost insensible during the whole time he was in the boat. Mr. Janvixe—When did he first begin to give any notion of his knowing where ho was taken from ? Wirnrss—He did not say anything further than that he had thrown himself from Waterloo Bridge. He told me so. I cannot imagine how he missed the abut- ment of the piers, he was so very close, Mr. Janvixex—Do you recollect what were the precise words that he made use of ? T cannot positively say. id he give any reason for his act ? No, sir; none whatever, Mr. Hoans—I do ‘not wish to ask the witness any questions. Jamxs Cooxs, policeman, was the next witness—I was on Waterloo Bridge last Wednesday evening, when I saw a gentleman throw himself off the bridge into the water; | saw him before he touched the water; I had pri seen him standing in the recess at the thi ; 1 did not look particularly at him; having turned my head for ashort time, 1 looked again, when I saw him in the water; [ saw him in the act of falling; | im- mediately looked over the parapet, having first missed him; I was was on the other side of the bridge, and as soon as I missed him I crossed the bridge, and saw the gentleman falling into the water. Mr. Janpixe—Do you mean to say that he was all the time falling while you crossed the bridge ? Wirnss—Yes, sir. Mr. Janoinn—Did you see him before he was in tho water ? Wirxess—Yer, sir; I saw him on the footway, looking over the bridge into the water Mr. Janvisy—Did you observe anything particular about him that drew your attention towards him ? Wiryrss—No, sir ; I was not immediately opposite to him, Iwas at twenty to thirty yards distance from im. Mr. Janvins—What induced you to cross over to- wards him ? Witxess—I naw three or four persons looking over thie bridge, which induced me to go across. I then saw cap on the bridge, which caused me to go ov. Mr. Janpixx—Was the last thing you séw a cap on the bridge ? Witxvss—Yes, sir; I am sure it was there when I first looked. and then I went across as fast as I possibly could. Mr. Janvixe—Do Tommmens to say that, after the gon- tleman had thrown himself off the bridge, you saw him again before he touched the water ? Wirsrss—Yes, sir. Mr. Janvivn—Was thero any part of the bridge that he could fall upon ? Wirness—Yes, sir; where the gas pipes go along the bridge Mr. Hoan thought it unnecessary to ask any ques- tion of the witness, A police serjeant, whose name wo did not cateh, said —I was at King’s College Hospital when Mr. Steele was brought there; but he was anxious to be sent to Peele's Coffee House.’ He told me that he did not labor under any injuries, but merely complained of his chest. ‘The surgeons of the hospital, however. thought that he had —What did he say, when his sonses re- received some internal injury, and consequently wish- him to remain at the hospital. I said that the gen- n was in custody, and. must, therefore, be taken a magistrate. 1 took him to Bow street station house, where he was put to bed. I asked him for his name and address, He said that his name was Thomas Steele, of the county of Clare, Ireland. [asked him where he was stopping at in town. He answered, at the Bull and Mouth, St. Martin’s-le-Grand. He did not wish to go there, he said; but he wished to go to Peole’s Coffee House, | told him that I could not allow him to go there, but that | would send a message for ver he liked. [asked him if I should go to nd Mouth, in order to procure a change of aa those he had on were so wet, He snid that I neod not trouble myself, as he had no clothes there; he only had a carpet bag. and perhaps some books Having asked him what impelled him to do this act— Mr. Hoanx-—Did you make any statement, requesting him to disclose any matters ? Witxrss—No, sir.” Phen I submit that this evidence can- Mr. Hoare not be received. Mr. Janvixe having determined that the evidence Wien , said—The gentleman, reply to my question, told me that he was suffering un- der severe mental afflictions, He then shivered ver much from cold and wet, and remarked, “ How foolisl Thave acted, that I did not pospone or put off.” I do not know which,“ this, until dusk? ‘Then | could have accomplished it without being noticed.” I the the house surgeon to put him to bed as soon ax poss and having told Mr. Steclo that ho was in custody then left him. ‘There being no furt Mr, Hoare, addressi opening obnervation, i all attempt to shrink fro: r evidence. the magistrate, said—In my 1 said that 1 would not at the truth, [told you. sir, that Mr. ; most Serious manner, had given assurance to hix friends that « repetition of his at- tempt should never again take pl Having inade this promise to his frionds, he is now ready to make to you, sir, the same aseurance. | therefore think, sir, these circumstances, you will feel justified in allowing him a ¢ to depart, without tting him for trial; but if you sl K ies, 1 am pre- pared to offer such as I am sure will jotely «ntisfy ou 7 Mir. Jannive, after » phot’ consultation with Mr Burnaby, the chief clerk, said—I must consider what is the best course totake; Mr, Steele had better sit down in the other room. Mr. Stevie having retired, the night charges were proceeded with; after the termination of which Mr i seted that Mr, Steele should be again intro- Ag soon ax he ente addressing Mr. Steele, said—I am quite been the statement which has ehalf, that made the atte ere distress that has occurred will have such an effect upon you as that you may be safely left to yourself, and to render it not at all probable that ‘such an attempt will again take place. You are aware, no doubt, that my striet duty would warrant me in putting this case in course of trial before a jury. You are perfectly aware of that. But I am ‘always inclined to make allowance for misfortune, and | therefore believe, from what has been stated to me, that this act was committed under ress of mind, and I am sorry that this has induced you to do #0, At the same time. I place the fullest reliance upon the promise ve maile on your y your life under the pressure of and Lhope that the circumstan feelin thoug! that you have given both to me and your friends, | am bound to take security that this assurance shall be kept. and therefore, as I understand that you are pre pared with bail, I must roquire that you give your, own security of 1001, and two other sureties in 501 euch, to keep the peace for one year. Mr. Steele, trembling from head to foot, and s man- ly tear tracing his aged cheek, bowing tothe magis- trate, snid—I believe, sir, that you are aware of the | sympathy which I have everywhere met with. My | friend, Mr, Hoare, has stated to you the assurance | that Th given tomy friends; and I now, sir, per- sonally and solemnly repeat the pledge before you. It | would be a high outrage upon the laws of the country, | andan insult to you, sir, who sit here to administer | the laws, if | attempted in the least to palliate the act | that Ihave committed, Before | withdraw, however, sir. T hope you will allow me to give expression to ny | feelings, by thanking the gentlemen connected with | the public press for their kind sympathy towards me. | also thank the waterman for his extraordinary exer- tions in saving me from a watery grave. The poli men have also yobly done their duty in aking we i to custody, aud in doing 20 have acted with the great- est possible delicacy and propriety. My words, how- ever, are utterly powerless in oa? to give ox- pression to the gratitude which feel towards the physician. and surgeon, and directors of King's Col- lege Hospital, and every other being who was connect- od with that establishment, for their measures of hu- manity and general sympathy with which they treated tue while under their care. ‘They evory one of th and one and all, treated me most kindly, and [ hope that the gentlemen present who are representatives of the public pross will favor ine by making my grateful feclings known to the country at large Mr. Jaxorye——I am sure that they will do so. Mr. Frederick Lucas, of 26 Pembroke-square, and Mr. James Farrish, of 8 Lancaster-place, Waterloo Bridge, were then accuptad as bail for Mr. Steele, who imnmaedlately retired, bowing very politely but trem- blingly to the magistrate ‘The unfortunate foutloman seemed to feel véry deeply his position as he stood at the table, and by his Venerable and dejected appearance enlisted the sym- pathies of the whole of the crowded assembly. Affairs In Italy. Mian, April 20, 1848. As to the question, of our interior affairs in the principal towns, such as Milan, Venice, Turin, Genoa, Bologna, Leghorn, &c., two parties, per- fectly distinet, may be remarked, the constitution- alists and the republicans, both having different objects in view. MThe former desire to form _a sin- eof Lombardy, Piedmont, Venice, Parma and Modena, comprising nearly twelve millions of inhabitants, and with Charles Albert as King. ‘The republicans, on the other hand, who are in great number at Milan, Venice, and even Bologna, are di- vided into two sections, the unitairesand federalists, both of whom, however, propose Pius IX. as Pre- sident of the Grand Italian Republic. A decisive battle, if gained by Charles Albert, would give a great preponderance to the constitutional party, who desire the formation of all upper Italy into one State. The electoral law for the convocation of he Assemblee Constituante of Lombardy, is just now occupying attention ; of course, whatever part Milan may take, will exercise a great influ- ence on the rest of the north of Italy, Mai zini, Canuti, Martanelli, Berchet, and other Itali: patriots, are at present at Milan. _M. Gioberti is expected from Paris, and preparations are being made for a demonstration in his honor. The German Diet. : FRrankrort-on-rHe-Maine, April 24. The committee of fifty-six (the number has been ir el by the BiniibelOn Oh thd Mtistrian depa- ties) had yesterday two very tempestuous sittings. The following resolutions were adopted after a pro- ed and violent debate:— The Ist of May isto be maintained as the day fixed by the preparatory assembly for the meetin, of the constituent assembly. The constitution of the assembly will depend upon the number of depu- ties already arrived. ‘This constitution must, at all events, be complete before the 18th of May next. The committee is to require the Germanic Diet to abstain from any further decision in this respect. The last resolution was adopted by 22 members against 21. The committee resolved also spanumonaly that the president is to insist upon the completion of the Diet, as most of the former members of that federal body have ceased to sit, and no new depu- ties have been appointed in their place. The German Clubs, dc. , Berry, April 28, 1848. ‘The editor of the democratic ultra radical jour- nal, Volks-freund, having published an article ex- citing the people to revolt and to maltreat the mi- nisters, Was arrested yesterday by the pol and will be placed on his trial. Measures of this na- ture are absolutely necessary in all similar cases. Jt is time that the editors of the young free press should comprehend the distinction between the free use and licentious abuse of their privileges. The number of clubs increases daily. One these has been established at Potsdam, with the view of counteracting the supposed reactio burgher guard clubs, which, with the ¢ this force, are busily occupied in its organization, met on Friday, and eaided that they would reject all and every regulation or law touching the orga- ation of the corps that should not be established with the previous consent and concurrence of the Burgewehr itself, The meeting, called national, has drawn up an accusation inst the ministry for having done their duty—that is, for having re- solved to put down all attempts at anarchy and bloodshed by peaceable and legal means. | Held, one of the chiefs of this assembly, has given in his resignation, but is to harangue them at “ the tents” this evening. A club of Dientsboten (servants) has been form- ed. Among the innumerable placards that deface the walls and trees, is one announcing a mee@ng of this club also tor this evening. On the other hand, a very ible address of a workman at- tracts great attention. Jt calls upon these classes not to dig their own graves by listening and following the bad councils of treacherous anar- chists, and also observes that, as the people during. ny years, patiently submitted to a tyrannical and ‘irresponsible ministry, it is but just to give a fair trial to a well-intentioned and responsible cabinet. Underneath this, is an address from the German population on both banks of the Warte, an affluent of the Netze (Posen,) calling upon all Germans to stand by them in de- fence of their hearths, laws, and lives, against the Poles, and accusing General Willessen of having accorded a delay of three days to the latter, the bet- ter to enable them to arm and concentrate, in liew of disarming and dispersingthem. Butsonumerous ethe placards and addresses posted in every that it would require more space time n be afforded even to furnish a précis. This day (Kaster Sunday) in lieu of bringing forth, as usual, brilliant equipa y military cavaliers, d brilliant toilette little “riley. Not a dozen private carriages are to be seen, Not a single officer is met with, and the ladies,of whom few make their appearance, are more than bio modest in their attire. Dark colored groups strolt or stand conversing upon the Linden, The palaces and public buildings, guarded by the burs ry in their common dresses, without cross-belts, a pear forlorn and dreary. Groups of students, with sabres in their hands, and white “wide-awakes” on their heads, perform the internal duty at the, King’s and other palaces. In that of the Prince of , on whick are chalked in large characters, tional Kigenthume” (national property) a de- tachment of th are seen sitting at the open wind ind floors, with their reedom is a beautiful but her votaries have a most unmannerly and ugly mode of proclaiming her virtues. Right or wrong, the mbhic feeling against the Prince of Prussia is so unanimous that his return to Berlin, atall nts, for many months, would be hazardous. By an ordonnace, fixing in Austria the mode of election to the German Parliament, there will be a for every 70,000 souls; thus 190 members ent Austria at this assembly. ctoral committee of Catholics at Cologne ye just voted (24th) an address to the king, in hich they declire, that although opposed to the indirect elections, they ask, for the sake of order, and out of respect to the existing laws, that age? proaching elections may take place in the mode marked out by the clectoral law, as it at present is. orcign Theatricals. ‘The London Chronicle of the 28th ult., says:—Jonny Lind will make her‘first appearance for the season om ‘Thursday, the 4th May, in her favorite part of Amina, 8 In," A new tenor port speaks highly, will his debut at her Majesty's theatre to-morrow, in ount Almaviva, on which occasion La- * as none but him can do, the part of ived Inst night, and will shortly appear. Tadolini is on her way here. and expected in a few days. Paulina Viardot Garela (the sister of Ma- libran), arrived in town yesterday, and will appear om the 6th proximo, at Covent Garden, Meyerbeer's opera of the “ Huguenots,” Beethoven's “ Fidelio,” and Au- ber’s last mew opera of © Haidee,”’ in all of which she will appear, are in preparation, rendered into Italian The brated ‘piunist and composer, Kalkbrenner, has arrived in London, accompanied by his son, of whose acquirements fame speaks highly ‘The same paper says that the opera of “ Lucrezia Borgia’ was repeated on the 27th uit., Gardoni having fully recovered from his indisposition, and singing in his best style, as Gennaro. It says:—Mad'ile Cruvelli we never heard in better voice, and she acted with an energy and artistic feeling which in many passager ok the house by storm. This young artist bids fair, cof these days, to take the highest rank as a prima in parts of passion and deep tragic coloring. jast xcene with her son she was truly magni Even in the full remembrance of Gri rd the fine moreeau * Mo tr cent. a state that we modi,” given with more exquisite sweetness, or touching effect; she was rapturously eneored. M/dlle Schwartz, who still labors under great nervousness, sang the musie of the part of Orsini with great taste and richness of vocalization. ‘Tix Leaion oF Hoxon,—We le papers, received at this office, that it is the intention of the provisional government to annul all the gifts of the cross of the begion. of Honor, made since 1890 Poor Mons. Gaillardet. in this case, will no longer shine at the opera with his gay red ribbon, as a chevalier preux. Some few notable exceptions are to be made im the revocation of these honorable decorations, in favor of those who have received them for very eminent pul ie service