The New York Herald Newspaper, July 13, 1848, Page 2

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All the news published in the first edition of this morning’s Herald came by the electric tele- graph, from Boston. It is the longest despatch ever received over that line. The operators worked well and perseveringly, and deserve the greatest credit. They never gave out, but worked through the whole with commendable spirit ; but, in consequence of the importance of the news, the telegraph could not bring us enough; the pub- he are anxious for more ; and we shall, therefore, assue a second edition, or an Extra Herald, early this morning, with the details as full and complete as time will permit. The Exciting News from France. By the arrival of the steamship Niagara at Bos- ton, yesterday, we were placed in receipt of the most exciting piece of information, concerning France, that we have received from that country since the news of the overthrow of the reigning king, Louis Philippe, fell like a thunderbolt among us. This news is of a most gratifying, and, at the same time, melancholy character—gra- tifying, because the government of the new repub- lic manfully met the crisis in which it was placed, and succeeded in putting down the most violent, dangerous, and fanatical insurrection which any country has ever exhibited, and with it several thousand vagabonds of all classes—and melan- choly, because its suppression was not achieved without the loss of several thousands of the brave and gallant National Guard and Garde Mobile, who perished in the glorious mission of pre- serving order and republicanism against socialism, Foutierism, and the secret agents of monarchy, combined, The details of the news, so far as they have peen received, will be found in another part of this day’s paper. . From the gccounts which have come to hand, there can be no question that this was a precon- certed conspiracy, arranged in the most scientific and perfect manner, and having for its object the overthrow and downfall of the republic, and the establishment of a despotic tyranny, such as suc- ceeded the old revolution of 1790, by Robespierre, Marat, and others of that ilk. Every thing was arranged and preconcerted in the most perfect manner, and it is a miracle almost that it was put down s0 successfully as it was. Barricades and barriers, constructed with the greatest skill, were formed by the revolutionists—the houses were barricaded in the most perfect manner—the insur- gents had immense quantities of money and muni- tiens of war, and fought with a desperation almost beyond parallel. Indeed, from the accounts which have come to hand, it 1s beyond question that this insurrection was fomented among the socialists, and al] other vagabonds, by the agents of the over- thrown monarch, as well as by those of the other monarchies of Eurepe. The friends of rational Jiberty throughout the world have abundant reason to thank God that it was not successful. In reviewing the condition and prospects of the republic of France, from time to time, we have in- yariably held the opinion, that, sooner or later, a crisis like that which has just been successfully passed, would occur. We have shown that in re- publics it was absolutely essential to prove the truth of the great axiom, that in physical force, the moral and order and law-loving portions of the community are in the ascendant, and are capable of overpowering and crushing the evil disposed vag: bonds of large cities. We ha in this country, and have done 0 on many occa- sions; and it is the knowledge and conviction that a had to prove this ple of the United States continually before them; and they have had the means of acquiring know- ledge within their reach, in the form of newspapers, an greater abundanee than they had ever before; and the heppy result of all this is before us.— The age, too, in which we live, is different, essentially, from that in which the firet revolu- tion occurred. It is an age of knowledge— and of practical retorm. This is evidenced by the manner in which the National Guards and other troops acted on the recent trying occasion, They were aware that the country demanded a republi- can form of government, and that all the privileges which are necessary for man’s happiness could be attained under that form of government; but to have the repuplic quiet, they, as well asthe rest of the moral community, were aware that the rabble must be put down, whenever the public peace or the stability of the republic was threatened. Weare of opinion that there can be no doubt now of the stability of the French republic. It is, we think, firmly and lastingly established. The great axiom, that the moral sense of the commu- nity is the strongest, has been successfully proven; and we will not hear of a repetition of such conflicts as that which has just taken place. It will convince, too, the monarchists in Europe of the strength of France, and the futility of intriguigg or fomenting insurrections for her destruction. The progress of republicanism in Europe, hence- forth, is onward. Nothing can impede its triumph- ant course; and, one after another, the monar- chies of the Continent will fall, as surely and as certainly as that the canaille of Paris have been re- cently successfully put down by the well disposed people of that capital. Intelligence from Mexteo—Dep! Things There, The latest intelligence received from Mexico, is of an ominous and deplorable character. As we have, for a long time, expected it would be, the with- drawal of the troops has been the signal fora re- newal of the confusion, anarchy and disorder which have reigned triumphant in that country ever since the overthrow of the constitution of 1824, and the elevation to power, over its ruins, of her first military despot. A revolution has, it ap- pears, broken out, at the head of which is the no- torious Paredes, and the equally well known Ja- rauta—and what the end will be, it is impossible to say. The proposed object of this revolution, isto over- throw the present government—but with what ul- rable State of grounds on which it has been commenced are, that the existing government has committed treason to the nation, because, we presume, it favored the treaty of peace with the United States, and was accessory to the transfer to this country of the ter- ritories of New Mexico and California, At the last account, from there, this military chieftain,was gaining adherents in the city of Mexico and in other parts; and the government, it was expected, would be overthrown, If he succeed, as there is every probability of his doing, he will reanimate the dying embers of national feeling, and perhaps, seek to plunge the two countries in war again. Whether that be his design, or whether he intends to revive his projectof establishing a monarchy in Mexico, '1t is difficult to ascertain; but it is evident that we have not yet done with that country. If Paredes acquire strength; he will go from one thing to another; and although he may be cautious at first, he may, despite the severe lessons which we have administered to that country, declare against the validity of the re- eently ratified treaty, and by either fomenting insurrection in the territories which we have ac- quired by that treaty, or by directly invading them, make it ncumbent on the United States to recur again to the sword for chastisement. This would be a state of things which we are not pfépared for, and it behooves Congress before the adjournment to take such measures as will authorise the Pres. dent, during the vacation, to vindicate the honor | and interests of the country, in the event of its being necessary. The country should be pre pared to meet such an emergency in the most vigorous manner. If Paredes and his adherents have any ultrmate design of this kind—of which we are sorry to say there is every probability from present appearances—the President of the United States should be authorised by law, on the occur rence of such emergency, to raise a sufficient force of volunteers to check the movement in the bud, and promptly chastise its authors and abettors. Come what may, it really appears that Mexico 1s fated to be overrun by the United States of the North. It really seems to have been pre-ordained, and one is inclined to believe that this * manifest destiny”fof ours is not moonshine, as some be- lieve. If we are to have another war with that country, of course the indemnity must be in the shape of territory; and thus, judging from present appearance, it will go on until the while of that | republic 1s incorporated with the United States. We always were of opinion that at some distant period this was inevitable, and we had hoped that it was delayed until at least General Taylor would and that the prestige of his name would obviate the necessity of taking another slice of territory until we had digested the firet; but it positively appears that we are to be disappointed, and that we will be compelled to give the Mexicans a little more grape, and take from thema little more territory, from time to time, unul the whole is exhausted. Arnivan or THE U.S. Suir Reumer.—The U. S. store ship Relief, arrived yesterday from Vera Cruz. She has en board eighty or ninety sick sea- timate purpose does not appear. The ostensible 4 be placed in the Executive chair at Washington, | “DEMONSTRATION IN HONOR OF THE FALLEN HaROBS. The city, yesterday, presented a scene of solemn interest, which it has never before been called to witness. The morning was gloomy and unpro- pitious, and the flags drooped from their half-mast position, as if to add to the solemnities of the oceasion, which were peculiarly interesting. Ere the sun had reached the quarter distance of his daily course, a misty rain began to fall, which proved only the precursor of a bright and beautiful day, The streets presented a lively scene; men in the attire of war thronged from every di- rection to mingle with the thousands to honor the remains of those departed spirits, who fell under the banner of liberty and justice. And those, too, who were not of them gathered to witness the sad and imposing spectacle. A look of solemn awe pervaded every countenance, from the men of three-score years and ten, tothe gay and giddy youth who had no conception of the scenes of the field of carnage. The daughters of Columbia, as they are wont to do, were not behind in showing their devotion to, and admiration of, the noble daring and gallant deeds of those they had assem bled to honor. Like their worthy mothers, in the days which tried men’s souls, they were true to their posts, and inspired with admiration at the brave action of those who had sallied forth to protect the honor of their nation, stood in melan} choly silence to await the funeral train. The scene was truly an imposing one, and mingled with tears and sorrow. The day grew on, and noon arrived. The mili tary sought the post assigned them, to prepare for the duties of the occasion, which was fraught with so much interest, yet with deep and heartfelt sorrow. THE PROCESSION. At one o'clock, the Mayor aud members of the Com mon Council, accompanied by @ number of Ministers, left the City Hall for the Arrenal Yard, where the re- mains of the gallant soldiers were deposited. The military at the same time formed in Canal strect left on Broadway, ender command of Gen, Ewen, formed in the following order ; Brigade under command of General Ewen, Band of Music. Rey. Dr. Fennis, officiating Clergyma: Orator of the Day, Joun Van Bunen, Esq. The Poct of the Day, Grorce P. Morris, keq. The Reverend, the Clergy of different Denominations, REFORMED DUTCH. Rey. Mr. Knox, Rev. Mr. Hardenburg, and Rey. Mr. joulden. RPIscoPaL. Rey. Mr. Seabury. BAPTIST, Rev. Mr. Cone, Rev. Mr, Evarts. Rey. Mr. Hopkins, Rey. Mr. Summers. PRESBYTERIAN, Rey. Mr. Smith, Rev. Mr. Spring, Rev. Mr, Chapman, Rey. Mr. Coe, METHODIST. Rev. Mr. Cuagh, Rev. Mr, Vincent, Rey. Mr. Clark, Rey. Mr. Peck. CATHOLIC. Rev, Bishop Hughes, Rev, Mr, Larkin, Rey, Mr. Pise, Rey. Mr. Buchneyer. UNITARIAN, Rey. Mr. Farley, Rev, Mr. Jacobus, Rey. Mr. Cutter, Rey. Mr. Hodge. LUTHERAN. Rey. Mr. Geisenheim, Rev. Mr. Martin, Rev. Mr. Stohtman, Rev. Mr. Held. UNIVERSALIST. Rev Mr. Skinner, Rev. Mr. Chapin, Rev. Mr. Rey. Mr. Thayer. Brigade, under command of Gen. Storms. Body of Lieut. Alexander §. Forbes. Body of Lieutenant Colonel, Charles Baxter. Herse of deceaced led by groom. Baxter Blues, Capt. Ayres, as a guard of honor, Friends of deceased. Body of Capt. James Barclay. Body of Captain Charles H. Pearson. Brooklyn Light Guard, Capt. Pike, us a guard of honor. Body of Lieut Charles F. Gallagher. Body of Lieut. Edgar Chandler. City Guard, Capt McArdle, asa guardof honor. RETURNED YOLUNTERKS, Major Dyckman, Capt. Taylor, Lieut Cook, Lieut. ‘McNulty, Capt. Carter, Lieut. Doremus, Lieut. Dendorville. Followed by seven privates, one of whom carried the | standard, presented to the first regiment of New York | Volunteers, by the corporation, which was perfectly | tattered, having been carried through the thickest of the fight, and at Churubusco seven men were shot sue- | cessively while bearing it. Friends and relatives of deceased. Mayor of the City; Mayor of Brooklyn. Common Council of this City. Common Council of Brookiyn. The Ringgold Association. Citizens on foot and in carriage: ‘The line being formed, moved up Broad' Square, thence down the Bowery and Chat to Chambers street, to Broadway, to the the Park, to the plaiform in front of the City ‘The corses were then placed on tressels in front of the plaifosm, which was hung in mourning, in the same | order us ir the procession. | ‘The first was that of Alexander S. Forbes, a neat ma hogany coffin, upon which was a silver plate, encircled | with a wreath of laurel, with the foliowing inscrip- to Union | m street | gate of | | tion :— ALEXANDER §. FORBES, Born December 10th, 1819; died June 20th, 1848, at New Orleans, while in the discharge of his duty, as the agent of the Common Couneil, for bringing to New York the re- mains of the galiant heroes who fell at Churubusco. The next was that of Col. Baxter, the came as the | contained the following inscription :— LIEUT, COL. CHARLES BAXTER, Born Dec. 22d. 1814; Died in the City of Mexico, Sept. 18th, 1847, of a wound received at the storming of Chapultepec. ‘The next was that of Capt. Barclay, with the follow- ing inseription, his sword also lying on his cofin:— APT. JAMES BARCLAY, Company C, N.Y. Regiment; Died ‘at St. Angels, Jan. 30, 1848, aged 28 years, That of Capt. Pearson was covered with black cloth, with rich gold trimming; the American eagle immedi: ately over a richly wrought gold plate; the whole sur | mounted by a seroll of stars; his sword upon the coffin ‘The plate bore the following inscription :— CAPT. CHARLES 1, PEARSON, N.Y. Y. Died in the City of Mexico, October 10. 1847, of wounds received in storming the Fortress of Chapultepec, Sept 18, 1847, aged 20 years. ‘That of Lieut. Gallagher was after the same style as the first mentioned, with the following inscription :— LIRUT, CHARLES F. GALLAGE | Died near the City of Mexico, Sept. 10th, 1847, aged 27 | years, 2 months and 20 days. And that ¢f Lieut. Chandler, with tle following in- seription :— LIRUT. EDGAR CHANDLER, Born March 17, 1823; Died August 21, 1847. from a The remains were then brought out, and the line | Rey, Dr. Wainwright, Rev. Dr. Taylor, Rev, Mr Price, j Rayner, | Hail, | firet. with bis sword laid across the coffin; the plate | rupplications only - of our A Jerus and to the Father,and Sun, and Holy Ghost, be praise. Amen. Jouw Vaw Bunen, Esq., was then introduced by Al- derman Gray, and delivered the following ORATION, FeLvow Citizens :—The ings which have thus far marked this melancholy occasion, have boen in all respects iate. It is eminently fit and pro- » that the citizens of this metropolis, the popular eart and commercix! centre of our great confederacy, should signalize by public observances, the return to them of the bodies of those whose lives have been Jielded to the service of the Republic. Searcely eigh- icen months since, those young men (save one,) left us full of hope and health, and rushed to the standard unfurled by our troops on the soil of @ foreign enemy. They, doubtless, counted on returning crowned with honor, to resuine their accustomed avocations ; but that Providence that turns to ashes all human calcula- tions, restores them to you thus (pointing to the coffins ) ‘The brilliant pageant of this day, its military and civie display, its parade and pomp, its concourse of grateful people, its solemn aspect, and above all, its moral, which conveys comfort and courage to the defenders of free goverbment everywhere, will mark the 12th day of | July, 1548, as an epoch in the history of freemen. “To describe these ceremonies to you, would be only to re- mind you of what you see, and feel, and do. it seems to me more suitable, in compliance with the invitation to participate in these ceremonies which I have re--| ceived from the Common Council, to ask your atten- tion to a cursory sketch of those whose memories are | honored by these splendid demonstrations of popular respect, henor, and gratitude. The first to claim our notice, is the individual whose misfortune it was to be debarred from participating im the glories of the war, and who met his death whilst engaged in the} solemn and painful duty of bringing to their final rest- ing place, the earthly remains of those, who, in com- mou with himself, now lie before you. Mr. Alexander S. Forbes, an estimable citizen of this pl: Second Lieutenant of the 2d Regiment ot V3 Volunteers; that regiment, not being ordered into ser- vice, hig desire to serve the country in this capacity, ‘Was not gratified; a private in the Baxter Blues. and well acquainted with the distinguished officers of the Ast Regiment, whose lives had been the forfeit of their patriotic devotion, he was selected by the Common Council as the agent for bringing their remains to this city. In the discharge of this melancholy duty, he re- paired to Mexico, and had reached New Orleans on his way home; he was then seized with fever, and died on the 20th of June, 1848. The universal favorite of his ac- quaintances while living, his death is deeply and widely limented, The gallant officers, whose remains he had | thus far conveyed to this city, and whose memory we are assembled to honor, were Lieutenants Chandler | and Gallagher, Captains Pearson and Barclay, and Licutenant Colonel Baxter. 1 propose to refer you, srapidiy, to such few prom nent circumstances in regard tocach, es Ihave had the time and opportunity to learn, Lieut. Epocax Cnanpter was born in the city of New York, on the 17th day of March, 1823; he was the eldest son of Gen. Adoniram Chandler, who served a volunteer during the war of 1812, under General Scott at the taking of Fort George, and was under Commodore Chauncey in the engagements off the Ge- nesee river with Sir James Yeo, and in Burlington bay. Lieutenant Chandler was exemplary and studious in his habits; modest and unassuming in his manne! ‘A fondness for militery life led to applications, in his behalf, for a place in the military school at West Point, which were, however, unsuccessful. The same motive in- duced him to accept the ofier of a Lieutenancy in the Ast regiment of New York volunteers. He landed under General Scott, at Vera Cruz, and participated, with his regiment, in the battles of Cerro Gordo and Con- nd fell mortally wounded on the field of Chu- 0, August 20th, 1847, as is testified by his co: mending officer, “whilst gallantly sustaining his colors.”? He survived his wound until 10 A. M., the next day, when he expired in the arms of his associate, Lieut. Henry, with entire calmness and resignation—not a murmur having been observed to escape his from the moment he was wounded until life became extinct. le obtained the respect and confidence of his fellow officers and soldiers, and fell deeply regretted by all who knew him. Cut off at the carly age of twenty- | four, his character was only beginning to show the | fruite which thorough education, strict integrity and masculine intellect, promised to produce. Among these, the most conspicuous was @ punctilious fidelity inthe diecharge of every trust confided to him. His parents, who knew him best, can most keonly appre- ciate his lors—and the military experience of his sor- rowing father will. we trust, enable him to derive conso lation from the reflection that he met a death which a soldier might expect—in a manner which a soldier must envy. Lieut. Cuanes F. Gatacner died at Misoae, the 10th of September, 1847, at the age of 27. He was a native of New York, and served as Adjutant of the Ist regiment; he distinguished himself at the battles of Vera Cruz and Cerro Gordo, and died of sickness incurred by privation and exposure in the service of his country. Lieut. Gallagher was model of manly beauty, and shared, ina large degree, the admiration, attachment and love of his companions in arms. Foremost, not only in the field, but Tn'the di charge of those less obtrusive, but no less necessary, duties of detail and discipline, the life which he had freely perilled in battle, was eventually sacrificed to the ices grateful and attractive cails of his position. A just public will compensate the absence of any bril- liancy in his death by a higher appreciation of the memory of his virtues, Capt. Cuances H. Pearson was descended from an- cestors who had devoted a large portion of their lives to the rervice of their country. His grandfather, Natha- niel Pearson, served under General Washington, with honor, during the revolutionary war,and was on guard on the day when Andre was executed. Charles Pear- son, the father of Capt. Pearson, was taken prisoner by the British, during the late war, and confined for two ears in the Dartmouth prison. His son, Charles H. Pearson, Whore remains now lie before you, was born at Portland, Maine, on the 13th of May, 18: educated at the Wesleyan Seminary, Reedfiel and came to Brooklyn to reside, at the age of Alarge portion of his time was devoted to military ursuits. Gentle and unassuming in his manners, he jad yet acquired, in an eminent degree, the power of influencing the action of his associates and compa- Ricus. ‘de Municipal Guards of Brookiyn were dig banded, ard subsequently re-organized under the name of the Brooklyn Light Guards, a corps which he com- manded ‘or reveral years, and which were distinguished for their discipline and good conduct. In compliment to the deceased, they now bear the honored name of the Pearson Guards. His anxiety to engage in the Mexi- can campaign induced him, although chosen a captain in the 2d regiment of volunteers, to accept alieuten- antey in the Ist, when it was called into the field. The resignation of ‘a captain in his company, elevated him to the same rank which he had held in the 2d re- giment. He commanded company E, and was the color ceptain of his regiment. He served with honor in the entire compaign, from Vera Cruz to the gates of Mexico, receiving the wound which caused his death, on the 13th of September, 1847, at Chapultepec, within | wght of the city of Mexico, and was carried to that capital, where he died on the 10th of October followin. ‘tLe concurrent testimony of ali who knew Captain Pearson, in every relation of life, represents him as an Lt, modest, generous, and contiding man, an at- _ tenuive and accomplished officer, and a brave soldier. | Ardently attached to the profession to which he had | devoted so much of his time, he soughtand found in it distinction during life, and a death, at the early age of 82, which those who most lament his loss cannot fuil to rerpect and admire. Capt. Janes Banctay was a native of Albany. He served under Gen, Scott, and was noted for his distin- guished gailantry in the various engagements which rendered so illustrious the progress of our troops from the coast to the capital of the Mexican republic. He died ruddenly, January 30th, 1848, at Mexico, aged 28, leaving a widow and child to mourn his loss. He had requently expressed a wish to die, as he said, “ with his harness on;” and so sudden was the message that t rminated his existence, that death found him as he hed desived—clad in full military costume. No braver soldicy or more generous hearted man will be remem- bered by the associates and companions whom this bolliant but destructive campaign has afflicted and bereaved. \ Lieutenant Colonel Cuances Baxter was born in poo. pier boned route, and to protect Smith’s command, whosoon drove them from their position in confusion, The follor extract from Gen, Shields’ report, gives the account the action in which he participated :—“ At this juneture, I ordered the two regiments of my command to throw themselves on the main road, by whieh the enemy must retire, to intercept and cut off his retreat; and, although officers and men suffered severely during the march of the night, and from exposure without shelter or cover to the incessant rain until daybreak, this movement was executed in good order, and with rapidity. ‘The Palmetto regiment, crossing & deep ravine,deployed on both sides the road, and opened & most destructive fire upon the mingled masses of in- funtry and cavalry; and the New York regiment. brought into line lower down, and on the road side, de. livered its fire with like effect. At this point many of the enemy were killed and wounded; some 365 cgptur- cd, of which 25 were officers, was General Nicholas Mendo: At the battle of Churubusco, Col. Burnett having fallen early in the action severely wounded, the com- jd devolved upon Lieut. Col. Baxter. General Shields, iff his report, speaks thus forcibly for the lantry of his brigade, the New York and South Carolina volunteers:—* In this terrible battle, in which a strongly fortified enemy fought behind his works, under the walls of his capital, our loss is necessarily severe. The loss, I regret to say, has fallen most severely upon my command. Inthe two regiments of my own brigade. numbering about 600 in the fight, the loss is reported 240 in killed and wounded.” ‘The re- port notices the services of Lieut. Col. Baxter, and others, as follows:—* In closing this report, I bog to offer my thanks to the many Ferra officers my command, for their zealous and feark upport during the conflict. To Col. Burnett, and Lieut. Col. Baxter, of the New York volunteers; to Lieut, Col Dickinson, and Mejor Gladden, South Carolina volunteers, as also 7 many of their gallant subordinates, every praise is jue. The following extract of a letter from an officer of the New York regiment, dated Oct. 17, 1847, gives a Pe articular account of his regiment in this con- res “At Churubusco the New York regimont made the first charge alone, the South Carolina regiment being nearly 200 yards in the rear, coming up by the flank; Col, Burnet fell in the first charge, severely wounded, with about eighty officersandmen. * * * + Lieut Col. Baxter formed the basis of a line of battle for the brigade to form on; the South Carolinians then came up handsomely. and formed on our nt, when, the order being given, both regiments charge in gallunt style, rupported by the 0th infentry.”” Lieut. Col. Baxter fell mortally wounded while lead- ing his regiment in the assault on Chapultepec, having received two musket balls in the groin, and died in the city of Mexico, on Sept. 18th, 1847.’ The flag of regiment was the first to float over the castle, and to one of his officers, Lieut. Brower, its commandant, the veteran and distinguished Gen. Bravo surrendered. Gen, Quitman speaks thus briefly, but forcibly, of Lieut. Col. Baxter, in bis report of the battle :—“The brave Capt. Van Olinda, of the New York regiment, was killed at the head of his company; Lieut. Colonel Baxter, of the same regiment, a valuable and esteemed officer, while replant | his cammand, fell mor- tally wounded near the wall.” Onthe reception of the news of his death, the of- flicers of the Second Regiment of New York volunteers held a meeting, at which they passed resolutions ex- pressive of the high regard they entertained for his character as a citizen, his gallantry and skill as an of- ficer, and his devotion as patriot while he lived, and of the deep sorrow they felt for his untimely, but glorious death. Resolutions, embodying the same sen- timents, were adopted by the Independent Guard, and the Independent Tompkin Blues, of this city, and copies sent to his disconsolate mother. This company, at ibe same time, with a feeling which did credit to them, changed their names to Baxter Blues, as a me- mento tothe memory and honor of their late com- mandant. On the news of his death being communicated to the Legislature, resolutions were passed, expressive of their approbation of his services and patriotism, and their sorrow for his death, copies of which were sent to his mother. both bcdies adjourned, for the usual time, as a mark of respect to the memory of their de- parted associate. Alderman Purser offered similar resolutions in the Common Council, which were adopted, in relation to him and the gallant and lamented Lieut. Chandler, nd also one to appoint 8 committee to co-sperate with any military bedies in making arrangements to bring on the remains of those officers. His last words, as related in a letter, written by a gentleman, in whore arms he died, to his father, a friend of Baxter's, will illustrate the deep interest he felt in the glory of his regiment, the honor of his State, and in his own fame. ‘This gentleman attended him with the kindness and affection of a brother. On the night of his death, he awoke from a doze, and, in the following jocose manner, addressed his friend, “ Mac— Doce, what are you doing ?’’ The doctor answered that he was writing to his father. “Then say to him, that the New York regiment was there, and that I fell,where I should have fallen, at the head of it.” These were the last expressions of this honored son of New York, who, a few minutes afterwards, was a corpse ia the arms of his fried. ‘Thus departed the spirit of one of the most promis- ing and gallant young officers that ever entered the volunteer service of his country. His skill and courage were acknowledged and admired by all who have served with him in the achievement of those splendid victories, from Vera Cruz to the city of Mexico, which ¥ill be so memorable in our national history. In his death, his country has lost a valuable and distinguish- ed officer and pairiot, his Stats a good citizen, and a large circle of acquaintances an esteemed friend. He was kind in feeling, gentle in his deportment, and in all his relations of life conducted himself with the strictest propriety and integrity, Fellow citizens—I have thus detailed to you, ina manner far from interesting, I fear, the prominent features of the lives we are commemorating. You will be struck, as 1 was, by the extreme youth of all the deceased. Atan age when maturity seems in other countries to commence, we find lives of honor here clored by their sacrifices upon the altar of patriotism. The youth, which is the reproach cast upon our goy- ernment from abroad, seems to invest, with its disin- terestedness and its energy, the citizens who give the hb ghest glory and success to the working of our republic. ‘Those young men were almost all natives of our State; they reflect glory upon the commonwealth which has given them to the Union. It isa singular circum. stance that they were, aimost without exception, de- fcended from ancestors who bad distinguished them- selves in military life—and it would seem as if the Pro- yidence ¥hich watched over our happy Cette had ordered that while we reject hereditary titles, diffuse and distribute to the greatest attainable extent, world- ly wealth, and avoid and fear standing armies in time of peace—yet that our liberties shall be guarded by the transinission, in unimpaired strength, and‘full yo- lume, from generation to generation, of the valuable qualities of bravery and military skill, and the signal virtue of patriotirm on which the vindication of our national honor, and the preservation of our position and fame, under Providence, depend. Those galiant officers, too, were volunteers—aclass of military men, whose meritsand demerits have been largely discussed. ‘The Mexican war would seem to have established the fuct beyond dispute, that in active and official ser- vice in the field, a volunteer force is sur- passed by none, and why should it not be #0? A © tizen cuiled from the responsibilities and as.ociations © civil life, ieaves behind him those who observe his conduct, and whose good opinion can only be secured by meritorious and gallant bearing. We have a right to expect from him intelligent action, and knowing as he must that his own safety, as well as the success of nilitary operations in which he is engaged, de- p-nds on obedience and strict discipline, it has seemed t) me always inevitable that an American volunteer of matters of local interest. yesterday passed the bill relating to the payment of the claims of American citizens against Mexico: The Oregon bill was taken up, and an interesting” debate ensued ; the bill was finally committed to a select committee of eight, which result, it 1s pre- sumed, ensures the success -of the proposed Mis- souri compromise on the slavery question. In the House, Mr. Nicoll reported a bill to establish a branch mint in New York, which was read twice, and referred to the Committee of the Whole. President resumed his seat, and called the Senate te order. the Senate took up the Indian appropriat! in bill, an non-concurred with the House amendmet* motion, a committee of conference was ay pointed, ir. T tion of the vote respecting the Texas navy bill. which was agreed to. the third time, and passed. quiry hel companying documents, was ordered to be printed. rose and addressed the Senate at length, He support- his arguments against the proposed compromise, He said, however, that he would be satisfied with the Mis- souri compromise, if it should be accompanied by a: guaranty that the question should thus be put to rest rever. good character must make the best soldier in the world. He has the intelligence which enables him to appreciate the necessity of obedience, and the posi- ton at home which pride will not permit him to and amendments to a select committee of eight, to be composed of four members from the North and four reldom cut down in the : of thetr- ra ifr by — or makes mektone marks the ace Tepose—pno ess: brings remains to the resting-place of their fathers—no testimonials of ne, of po il Brilliant as has been the conduct of officers of ev: grade in the recent feats of valor that have reflected h glory upon the American arms, no one circum- ‘ands out more proudly and gratefully to the observation of the country than the order, stea- diness and conspicuaps valor of the rank and file of our armies in Mexico. In view of these facts, notorious as they are to every intelligent 2, I could not relect even the distinguished men whose: remains lie before you, as the objects of overstrained. praiseand flattery. He who does so would be untrue 0 history, unkind to them, unjust to himself, and un- faithful, not only to those patriotic citizens, who with the same ardent desire to serve their country have not enjoyed the opk riunity, but also to those armies of heroes and patriots to whose action I have thus briefly and bastily adverted. In concluding, fellow citize remarke, which | am fully conscious have nothing but their simplicity and truth to commend them to your attention, and in thanking you for the kindness with yhich you have received suggestions so unworthy of the effort which 0 may have been led to ex; which are £0 well calculated to occasion ment, allow me to congratulate you, asI think I may not Snappropriately do, that peace is again the happy condition of our people, All the departments of i dustry, social order, the interests of humanity, civiliza- tien and Christianity—intellectual, moral, political progress—require peace at the hands of every govern- ment ‘and people, War isa stern necessity, sometimes forced upon nations, as personal conflicts be upon individuals. In all governments it carries with it Ris. order, distress, tempora-y destruction of property, and loss of life; but to our republic it ix peculiarly unsuited; and while I rejoice that the crisis through which the country has just passed, has nobly vindicated the sys- t2m from the reproach, that it is inadequate to the suc cessful conduct of a foreign war. no one could have- failed to observe that it bringsin its train, that great political evil of inéreased patronage and power in the arm of the national government, which is the lurking Los had ofthe system itself, and which all sincere re- publicans should hazard everything but national honor toavoid. Increased debt, disturbed occupations, de- struction of health and life, of whichsthe wrecks that He before you are but sma!l and partial evidences, sink into insignificance, compared with this great evil, which threatens even the existence of institutions, which are the admiration of the world, and the example and hope of the friends of freedom throughout t! vilized globe. It is, therefore, with unaffected joy, that I congratulate you en the re-establishment of peace, and trust that the day is far distant, when we shall again be called to mourn the loss of citizens and friends, who have been summoned to lay down their lives, to uphold the- interest or honor of the United States, As soon as the oration was concluded, the New York: jusical Societ ing the following ode, from the es- planade of the Hall:— an IE ODE. 1 + From cypress and from laurel boughs “Are (ined, in corrow and in pride, The leaves that deck the mouldering’ brows Of those who for theircountry died : In sorrow, that the sable pall Enfolds the valiant aud the brave; In pride, that those who nobly fall ‘in garlands that adorn the grave, ‘The onset—the purswit—the roar Of vietory o'er the routed foo, Will startle from their rest no more ‘The fallen brave of Mexic To God alone such spirits yield ! He took them in their strength and bloom, When gathering, on the tented field, ‘The garlands woven for the tom) ‘The shrouded flag—the droop'ng spear— ‘The muftied drum—the solemn bell— Are fading tributes to the w.rti. Of those whose deeds this homage claim ; But Time, who mingles them with earth, Keeps green the garlands of their fame. The benediction was then pronounced, which com cluded the ceremonies of the occasion. The remains of the deceased were then placed at the disposal of their friends, but were again committed to the charge of the Corporation, except that of Captain Pearson, which was taken to Brooklyn, under charge of the Brooklyn Light Guards. The immense assem- blage, containing probdbly thirty thousand persons, was then dismissed, and quiet again resumed her place. Thus parsed the day, with its scones of mourning, and such solemn pageantry as has never before been wit- nessed in this metropoli: * "TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE Summary, The momentous intelligence from France occu- pied the attention of the telegraphic operators, yesterday, on all the lines—North, South, East and West—not, however, to the entire exclusion of From Washington, we learn that the Senate THIRTIETH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasuincrton, July 12, 1848, The Senate convened at 11 o'clock, A.M. The Vice INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL, After the tranzaction of some unimportant busin 4; when, om THE TEXAS NAVY BILL, M cy, of Tennessee, moved the reconsidera — ig Mr. Rusk, of Texas, moved to lay the bill on the ta- ble, withthe view to having it called up hereafter; , CLAIMS AGAINST MEXICO. On motion of Mr. Atuxnton, of New Hampshire, the» bill relating to the payment of the liquidated claims of American citizeus against Mexico, was taken up, read’ MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT. A message was received in writing from the President, communicating the proceedings of the Court of In’ San Patricio, in Mexico, which, with ace THE OREGON BILL, Mr. Davis, of Mississippi, being entitled to the floor, ed the extreme Southern view of the biil, and directed Mr. Cuaron, of Delaware, moved to commit the bik nd the from the South ; equally divided as to party, members to be elected by ballot. who shail report what. proporitions, if any, can be accomplished. Mr. Foor, of Mississippi, said that he beartily ap- proved of the, proposition, 'A debate ensued on the merits of the motion, in which Mr. Fitzgerald, of Ala- bama, Mr. Calhou ‘ir. Corwin, of Ohio, and Mr. Butler, of Seuth Carolina, participated. Mr. Butler commented st some length upon the course pursued by: the free States in relation to runaway slaves, &¢. Fy very long debate, Mr. Clayton's motion was adopted. this city the 22d day of December, 1814. His father, | Stephen Baxter, was at that time a lieutenant an ‘The orator cf the day, clergyman and Common | Pajmaster of a regiment of New York State Volan- Council, took the positions assigned them on the plat. | #ér#, in the ervice of the United States. Five of his | form, anid the military were dravn up In front, | great uncles, by the name of Rosekrans, natives of | The Rey. Dr. Fennts then rose and offered the fol- | Dutchess county, served as officers in the American Jowing army during the revolutionary war. His brother Wil- liam Was a sergeapt-majorin the army. and was sup- pored to have fallen in the Florida war, At the age of | 20, be joined the Pulaski Cadets, under the command | of Capt, MArdell, ‘The following year le raised the | wound received on the 20th, on the sacrifice. With every capacity then, toleara his duty, field of Churubuseo. and every motive to stimulate his ambition, it has not surprised me to see the extraordinary and unpar- alleled success which has attended our armies in Mexico, composed mainly of volunteers, nor to find the citizens of New York amongst the first soldiers of the republic. Fellow-citizens: I have endeavored carefuily to avoid anything like indiscriminate praise cr exaggerated panegyric—these are not natural to ny disposition; and I could undertake no special duty however gratetul or honorable, that should require me men and marines, from Alvarado. The R. has been absent upwards of two years. The following is a list of officers attache: this is the case, which restrains the vagabonds and vicioustrabuis 7, which number several | thousands, from marching into Wall etree, and ! sacking and plundering the money institutions there. They feel assured, if they collected in large num- bers and attempted to carry out such a design, that ‘our volunteer soldiery, who constitute our National of this ci SH, Poor, Eeq., Lieut. Commanding; Alphonse Bar} ian Acting Lieutenant ; W. E. Hopkins. do.: J. V. Be Bleecker, Purrer; x geon; LS. Thornt First Lieut. P. MeSherry, Passed Assistant Sar- eting Master; W. E. Youngs : Jefferson MeRoberts, Midships | lerk; J, Robins, Purser's PRAYER. Almighty and Most Holy,God, we bow before Thee on this most solemn occasion; with the deep feeling of our perfonal unworthiness and sivful Who are we ; 2 v spot itizens, ospital steward, died cn the | 01 ve are | CMpany of Kosciusko Cadets, which corps subsequent- | to ss rentiments I do not honestly entertain. The committee is to be ballotted for to-morrow, This Guard, and our moral and well disposed citizens, | ¢ : ’ Watnn of the dues, erenturcs of & day. We adore | JY, hd during his ab-ence at the South, was disbanded, | Fuleome adulation of the dead is not only injurious | result ensures the success of the proposed. Missourt would enrol themselves in sufficient numbers, at Wee an thatiotae cick tre / Tn 1899 he was ¢ d captain of the Scott Cadets, | tothem, but is unjust to the living. It seemed to me | compromise. ‘The yeas and the nayx were demanded. ‘Thee as the living and true God, as the King Eternal, | immorta! and invisible, worthy of all homage both as a bein blessings confu: prom THe Brrrisn West Inpi INTELLIGENCE | The fast sealing bark Ann D. Richardson, Spall, brought us files of the West Indian, publish- one hour's notice, to put them down, and, if neces- | sary, to shoot them down in the streets like dogs as they would deserve. In all republics it will be which company, by his indefatigable exertions, was ; wethy. | placed upon a footing of high respectability. It was nfinite and perfect, and as the source of all | Stierwards consolidated with the Tompkins Caécts To us in thy presence belong shame and | 624 took thelr name, swollen by accession more wire to confine my remarks chiefly to their acts; for it is on these that they will be judged by the pre- vent public and by posterity. The Mexican campaign has elicited military talent of the highest order, on the motion, and resulted in the aMrmative by the following decisive vote: Yeas 31, nays 14’ On motion, the Senate then adjourned till to-mot row, Thursday. the sume, and before France could ever be con- sidered a permanent and stable republic, we were convinced it would be necessary to act just as she has acted, and to strike terror into the insurrec- tionary rabble b has been continually surrounded, by shooting them down by thousands, as has been just done. The people of France were aware of result has shown, and they have shown themselves equal to the emergency. If, unfortunately, the troops had not succeeded in quelling this insurree tion,the worst consequences might have been expec this, as the ed to ensue, tonot only France, but to the cause of | It republicanism and liberty in the rest of Europe. was the success of a similar insurrection which destroyed the benefits thet might, and probably | ich revolu- would, have grown out of the first Fr tion. On that ¢ ment was overthrown, and the people took the power into their own hands ; hut the canaille, the ‘ile mob of the faubourgs of Paris—bent, as all aks are, on plunder and self-agurandizement, at weret or sacrifice--were not checked intime, but becemewed to proceed, until they ntually t occasion, the despotic govern- portion of qvernment. The moral and peaceable timid becaveeople became al They got rights, or were 6, actually did not know their ed with ed, the privileges with wapertectly acqaain and did not_ know how?they became pos: Hence it fc . the emerge: wed that the HR 1" te emerger dancy, and } followed ail ained the as ters which astoniched the world. But the people of France are, at the a different rece ¥ n- evils and disas- esemt day, ot thin, vears which the National Assembly | | ed at Barbados, to the 24th of June. | According to an official statement from the Fi- nance Committee, presented to the Assembly, the | expenditure of the country had exceeded the reve- | nue by no less than £10,000 sterling ; and in order to make the deficiency good, and to provide for motion was made by a member to impose an ad- ditional tax upon Jandholders. Immediately fol- | lowing this movement in the house, another mem- | ber presented a bill for the appropriation of a sum of money for the repairs of the grand Nelson mo- ~ twas passed, while others of more in- but partak- laid on nument terest to the welfare of the inhabitants, | ing unfortunately of no nationality, were | the . We find nothing else of interest. ‘ A large and dectroctive fire occurred at George- town, Demerara, on the 7th ult. Arras at Maytistot’s —By way of Barbados we have accounts frerm Martinique up to a very re- | cent date. The report of the Commissioners ap- | pointed by the Provisional Government, on the question of slavery in ihe French Colonies, was published in Jas Avtilles, and read in lie assembly It had wently given much satis- faction. M. Perrinon had arrived at M¥rtinique, and as- med the functions of Commissary General of the tepublie, He hat changed all the public fone. tionaries. Citoyen Hus: on has given pl for Ci- toyen Remy Neris as Director of the Intertor—Po- “Papy replaces Citoyen Herve, as Mayor of St. rre, and Alired Agnes succeeds Pory Papy, as | 2d Adjoint—Citoyen Auguste Haure is Mayor of Grard Anse i be | | \s | | | the maintenance of the government in future, a | n of face, while glory and dominionand power | are thine. Called together in thy providence under circumstances of unusual character, we beg audience at thy Throne of Merey, through our Lord Jesus Christ. We mourn over the deceare of dear friends by the visitations of war, While we admire their heroi ample, we mingle ovr sympathy with t ol latives,to whose aifeetic Thee in mercy to bi t thoge that mourn, nember gra | * and relatives of all those who have | fallen'by battle or by disease. Especiaily be Thou the God of the widow, and the fatherless and orphan. To whom shall we look to but Thee. All power is Thine, all consolations are Thine, all mercies are Thine. Pity t we beseech Thee, in all descriptions of eut- ferings by the recent war with a neighboring republic and overrule ail the evils which haye Leen endure On this occasion we would commend to Thy espocial | frvor, the companions in arms of the departed, who are Gathered around these biers, and the shattered rem nant of hardy men whom they commanded, who have been just breught to their howes, Oh, God ! we mourn over the raveges of war, even among the vietories, Over our whole land the mourners bow their heads in the dust for dear friends, whom they shall see no more, Grant them thy merey, and grant thet we may learn war no more, We thank 1 hee for the return of peace May Fhe ever ab 1cur beloved country be distinguts) of the arts of peace, ond advance the blessed period, when all th ase from War, the pe iversally felt; and may Ww ple, be eminently Thine instra- ments in accomplishing so desirable an end. May it be ovr especial privilege to give the word of life anda jospel to the people who, through us, have sadly suffered by the ravages of war, and thus repair, as far as may be, the injuries which ave been sustained, We commend to thy parental care the bereft: widow and family of him who, in seeking to bring the remains of a beloved officer to bis companions and relativer, | has fallen a vietim (0 disease; bavng made the rest of encrifices to friendship. May his strick- family vever tail to enjoy all that warm aud devoted friendship can do, “Above all, may the consolation ef the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ be theirs Grant us Thy blessing in the exer- cises of this ocersion, and in every duty; and iey such impressions be made. and tach purposes forincd, as shall in their results redouud to Thy glory, from the Tompkins Blues, was for many years tinguished for its discipline and standing, and in these revpects compared advantageously with the best drilled companies in the regular service. The prospect of «tious difficulty with Great Britain in 1545, in regard to the boundary of Oregon, induced Captain Baxter, in connection with other military genuemen, to at- tempt the organization of a brigade of two regiments Although the disposition of the Oregon question ren dered the use of this force unnecessary, 1b was doubt- t two regiments out ¢ President required from this lin conducting the war with Mexico, were within the time specified by the order of the nent. Of these two regiments, Ward B. Bur- and Charles Baxter of commissions being ds t obtained the seniori- lonel Baxter was elected to , but learning that the first regiment had been called Into se and fearing that the second wight not be, he resigned his seat in the Assenbly and his command of the rceond regiment, and accepied a y ant-coleneley in the first. In November, 1546, the Tompkins Bluck, as a testimonial of respect for his choracter, presenied him with a splendid sword, bear- ing vpon one side of the blade the motto © Thy energy won me.”’ andon the other “Thy courage will hotd me.’ A revelution was also passed requesting him to retuin bis command of the company, whieh he did tll the day cf hixdcath The particulars of his lite sub- sequently to hia leaving this city, and the cireure- stances attending his death, are thus truly and elo- quently deveribed in the Sunday sitla ow York, with his regiment, less owing to this cireumstance th ef the seven which t State to d at the Island of Lobos, the expedition It is said in Januery. 1847, and arti where the troops were concentrated fe to Vera Cruz, and for military instr that military #kilwae there noth and that he was detofled as military instructor of brigade, Ie was tthe taking of VeraCrnz, from which place he eom- manded a dete) ment of eighty men, to the relief of a foraging party, who were sald to be surrounded by a lorpe body of Mexicans. put nine miles trom the city, he met the foragers on their return, but proceed- «and came vp with two hundred of the enemy, and, after a short engagement, defeated and routed them He was at the battle of Cerro Gordo, where a portion of his regiment were dietinguished and noticed by Gen ‘Swiege, in a letter to Col Burnett, in which one of We have seen a commander landing 10,000 troops without an aceident upon an enemy's coast, and almost under the guns of @ fortress supposed to be impregnable—subjugating this fortress, sub- sisting those troops, and marching them’ threo hundred miles, through @ country extremely dif- ficult of recess, and a dense population of a dispost- tion naturally warlike, PI ed over by a chief- tain of the highest reputation for military skill; carry- ing by storm, and in the face of oxtraordinary odds the strongest positions for assault and defence, taking and leaving behind him cities far larger than any, save gpeaker resumed his & Journal was read and approved be reports from committe ‘Ways and Means, reporied ing a branch mint in New York, which was read twice one, in our Stw until without a defeat, cheek, or even a serious disast ¢ planted this small band of warriors in the heart and capital of the foe, where they reported, surrounded by # hostile population of 200,000 rouls, for months, in perfect security and tranquillity and eventually compelled a country containing 7,000,000 of warlike people, and the elements of extra- ordivary wealth, to submit to terms of peace satisfac. tory to the invaders and welcome to the government in Whose service they fought. A volume would ‘be too¢hort to do justice to the achicvements which | ain forced to compress into a sentence ; but. in my judgum impartial posterity will avard to the hero of this campaign the honor of being one of the ablest, if not the ablest, living Gene- ralct his day, This is not the oceasion nor the time to describe in detail the action of the hosts of military men who have distinguished themselves in Mexic I can only epeak of the commanders of the two armies jeneral Taylor wt Pato Alto and and referred to the Committe the bill in favor of granting reciprocal pri the productions of Canada and the United St of allowiny duties, which was read the third time and passed. ful as they were, and desperate y secmed—the capture of Monterey. the bloody pnd obstinate resistance and victory at Buena Vista, t ycther with the +intellige desty and humanity of that di have made a wide and deep win giatifude of his country, So conspicuous is this trath tbat a large number of his fellow-citizens are prepared and onaious toinvert him with the highest office in their gift, the greatcst trast in the world, Bot why do Lepenk of commanders? Should we overlook the eot simy of privates! ‘These men see war in all its 6n the march—in camp—in battle—the stern re nnd trying labors ef military life, devolve onthem. The luxuries ef a eamp they never know, ‘The charms of sceiety in a foreign country they rarely enjoy, Publie Lotices of thelr gallantry are ssion Upon the public my , and reeured to him the jasting admiration and House of Representatives, The House convened at 11 o'clock, A. M., t and called to order. bho The The Speaker announced the first thing in order to Several bills were reported, which were read twice and referred to the committee of the whole. BRANCH MINT IN NEW YORK! Mr. Nicou., of New York, from the Committee ot ill in favor of evtablish3 of the Whole, AL PRIVILEGES. of Massachusetts, called up- jeges to RECIPRO Mr. Josren Grinne their transit through each, free of import APPROPRIATION Bt On motion of Mr. Vinrox, Chairman ofthe Commit tee of Ways and Means, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole, and took up the civil and diplomatic appropriation bill, Mr. Root, of Ohio, being ea led to the chair. Several amendments were proposed and considored. The remainder of the day was consumed in diseuss- ing the different »mendments offered to the bill, whem the Committee roee, reported progress, and on motion. the Houge adjourned till Thursday, — Markets, Aunany, July 12,— Receipts within the past 2& hours:—Flour, 5,500 barrels. The market for flour rules dull, and prices are tending downward. Wheat —Sales of 2000 bushels, at $1.20. Corn-»2.500 bushels sold, including flat and round yellow, at 62c. Onts— Sales of 6.000 bushels, at 420 a 42%. Provisions are selling in # small way ut previous prices, Great Desratcu.—The steamship Niagara, which arrived at Boston yesterday morning, in less than eleven days from Liverpocl, has been absent only twenty-eight days from the former ting hav- tog left there on the Mth of last month, and cross. ed the Atlentic twice in that time. ‘This 18 speed unequalled in the armals of ocean navigation.