The New York Herald Newspaper, May 26, 1854, Page 4

| that have heretofore characterized Mexican warfare NEW YORK HERALD. | ae in this instance. The revola- | tionists seem an'muted with the greatest enthusiasm, JAMES GORDON BENNETT, | 414 the rebellions ‘ast rising in'o importance. Al ee ae oe | ready a ; rogramme of a new government is annonnc- BPYIOE N, W. CORNER OF NASSAU AND FULTON 87% ~ ed, with Cevallos at ts head. We have commented panne | in an editoria! urticle upon this subject at length, to which we invite attention. THE NEWS FROM EUROPE. The steamship America arrived a’ Bodion be- tween seven and eight o’clock last night. Under the telegraphic head may be found add.tional news | from Europe. The Balt fleet had been reinforced by two British and eleven French ships of war. Some English steamers had fired inte Sebastopol, but the mvitation to comlat was not accepted. A few vessels only wou'd remain at that-point. There is nothing authentic from the Danube, but it is stated that a Russian corps of seventy thousand men would‘be posted on the frontiers 0! Bukowina and Transylvania. This would compel Austria to make an immediate choice between ‘the belligerents. Already the attention of the British Parliament has been called to the enormous expenses of the war, the item of transportation alone reaching three million pounds sterling. Fifty thou- sand French troops are being organized at St. Omer, destined for Finland, to to-eperase with Swedes, and the expense of their conveyance is to be defrayed by England. A strong force of French troops are detailed to occupy Greece in the event of King Otho continuing to aid Russia, The block- ade of Greece by the allies is officially an- nounced. The insurgents had been beaten at every point. Affairs in Prussia appear to be in great con fusion. Dissensions between the King and the Prince of Prussia relative to the war are rumored at Berlin. The Czar’s answer to the plans of pacifiva- eash tn adoance EFA EKALD copy—$T per anawn, : #4 per an- CS) num ; the | inert of tiveot B ‘© ta any part of the Gi EUS s i for Bubserifions or with adver- ated LETTS eure ihepestagewedl be deducted from «No, 144 AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING, CASTLE QA RDEN—M. Svuisen’s Concents. BROADWAy TREATAB. Broadway—Tux Ronpgns— Evoee Boo ruxn. BOW THEATER. Bowery—Sarvaron Rosa—Tar Goon ron Wi ormiwe—Pinare OF tux sixes, BIBLO#S, Broatway—Jouxo—Meoma. NATIC WAL THEATRE. Chatham sireet—Tae MitceR’s Maiw-® yrougn’s Doc.or Guxwr Is.anp Monury, WALD ACK’S THEATRE. Sreadway—Tur MeRrouant or Vere ox—Cove arp Munpre. 4MBH ICAN MUSZUM—Afterncon—Tux Farry Licur @Quvanv- -Domestic Economy —Bvening— Lavy oF Lroxe Cugit TY’S AMBRICAN OPERA HOUSE, 473 Broad- way—Be, uprian MeLopius sy Cuniry’s Minera xs. ‘MINSTREL HALL, 444 Broadway, Erazorian Movant, Barletta of Queue coms Cra ‘8 OPERA HOUSE, 639 Broadway—Buox ane Heat .wian Orexa Taoure. 87. NICH( )LAS EXHIBITION ROOM—Oowrisonstu0N er Moscow. ~VenTarLoquieu. WHOLE W ORLD, 877 and 979 Brosdway—Afternoon and Bvoning. the present time was unpropitious. Advices from Hong Kong to the 25th March state that the impe- rial forces had been defeated. The America’s news exercised but'little influence. on breadstufis, except on better qualities of common State flour wanted for the East, and which sold at about 64 cents per barrel advance. Wheat was also firm, with sales of Southern white at $215, and of free Canada white at $230. Good Indian corn for shipping ranged chiefly at 72c.a73c.; anda handsome parcel of Western high mixed brought about 75 cents. Cotten was dull, with light sales. AFFAIRS IN THE CITY. Ap exciting case was brought before Justice Welsh yesterday, in which a storekeeper in the Bowery complaivs of being entrapped into @ pecu- liar pesition by a married woman, whose -husband discovered them dogether. He was then violently assaulted, bound hand and foot with a bedcord, and kept in ¢hat way for several hours, until he effected a compromise, by giving a gold watch and chain, $20 in money, and,a diamond breastpin. It is a gurious stote of affuixye. A full account of the case will be found under the police intelligence. Andrew Williams, convicted of the murder of his wife by adsainistering poison, was yesterday sen- tenved by Judge Roosevelt to be hung on the 14th of duly next. Aaron Jackson’s trial dor the murder of Francis Johnston—both negroes—resulted ina verdict of mavslanghter in the second degree; and straight- way the Court sentenced the culprit to seven years hard labor in the State prison. MISCELLANBOUS. The steamship Minois, from Aspinwall, and the Northern Light, from San Juan, bringing the mails, passengers,and gold dust from.California, arrived at this port yesterday. The steamship North Star arrived the day previous. By thege three vessels more than,two thousand returned Coliforvians and the immense gmount of $2,669,555 in gold has poured into this city. From Bermuda we have files of the Royal Gazette dated to the 9th inst., but the papers contain no news of interest. The committee on slavery memorials appointed by the Presbyterian Assembly now in sesgion at Philadelphia yesterday unaaimously reported against taking any action in the matter, and the Assembly adopted the report by scclamation. In example well worthy of imitation by other denomi- nations, and which we hope to sce followed gene- rally. From British Guiana we have received files of Georgetown (Demarara) papers to the 4th inst. Teey do not contain any matter of importance. There is a fugitive slave case pending if Boston. One Andrew Burns ig claimed as the property of Col.,C. F. Suttle, of Alexandria, Va., from whom he absconded on the 24th of March last. ‘Burns is said to have consented to return with his master. So far the proceedings have been conducted without the slightest appearance of popular excitement, Our Foreign Poticy—Secret Mission to St, Do- mingo—Angther Brilliant Administration Scheme, We republish this morning, from that active abolition organ of the administration branch of the New York democratic party the Evening Post, an article disclosing another brilliant scheme in the foreign policy of President Pierce. The substance of this disclosure amounts to this—that the administration have sent down a secret commissioner to St. Domingo, (the re- publican end of the island of Hayti,) to sound the officials of that country upon the policy of annexation to the United States—that the ob- ject of this enterprise is to secure that island to the South as another slaveholding State, and that the resolution lately offered by Mr. Douglas in the Senate, at Washington, propos- ing an inquiry “into the expediency of recog- nizing the independence of the republic of Do- minica, and the opening of diplomatic inter- course with the same,” is an authorized move- ment in support of the aforesaid secret mission to St. Domingo. We are also informed that a certain lady of this city—Mrs, Cazneau, formerly Mrs. Storms, well known as a highly talented and intellectu- al person, and as an active and efficient pioneer in the cause of “ manifest destiny” —is the special commissioner in question, though she holds the appointment in the name of her hus- band. Itis further stated that, her husband being in Texas at the time, his commission was sent to Mrs. Cazneau, in New York, who forth- with posted off to St. Domingo, sending word to him that he should join her there, which it appears he did, some six weeks or two months after her arrival. And as the Post may possibly not circulate as far off as the island of Hayti, we give the article of our cotemporary in full, for the especial information of the parties most immediately concerned. We are apprised that General Cazneau is a man of standing, respect- ability, aod influence in Texas; and we doubt not that upon being informed of this unpro- voked and unwarranted assault upon his own character, as wel) as upon that of the lady so brutally assailed, .be will promptly demand o reparation for the outrage. With this. expla- nation upon this point, we proceed to a brief consideration of the maiz question—the object of this St. Domingo missiow as an experiment in the foreign policy of our present imbecile administration. Since the mission of Mr. Hogan to St. Do- mingo, which occurred during the sdminisit#- tion of John Tyler, under the auspices of Mri Calhoun, then Secretary of State, we have kept our readers pretty well informed of the diplo- ‘macy of our government in that quarter, as in all other quarters. of the world. The immedi- ate purposes ot Mr. Hogan’s mission to St. Do- JONESS P ANTISCOPE—Aro110 Rooms. Kew York, Friday, May 26, 1854. ——— = The PAGS, AGE OF THE NEBRASKA BILL. After along | and tedious seseion:the Senate yes- Yerday passed 1 he Nebraska bill as ‘it came from the House, by avot\° of thirty-five to thirteen, and that measure now m\ erely awaits the signature of the President to bee 2me the law .of the Jand. The Se- Ratora came up to work, and plamply voted down every proposition to amend. Indeed, it was ihe only course that cc wld be pursued. The piquant de- bate, which comme uced between the Southern whig Senators on Wedne: day continued, and the crimina- tions and recriminat ions became so fierce and furi- ons that the interve: ition of the Sergeant-at-Arms Became necessary. j8at this is only auother indi- cation of the impending dissolution of all tie old worm caten palitical parties of the country. Let ‘the fight go on. In the House a bilfs7as introduced relative ta she Port Office, proposing, among other things, to abo- Boh the frankcing privilege. The consideration of the Pacific Railrved bill was farther postponed, and she Deficiency bil¥ taken up. The Senate amendment in- eréasing the seWary of the special mail agent .of the Post Office arimeyt in California, was opposed y Mike Waleh, oni finally non-concurred in. The r of t.¥e Senate concerning the public reated .2 warm debate, which was very generally participated in. It is believed that all the Senate amendments will be rejected. CENTRAL SMERICAM AFFAIRS, A revolutionary outbreak, having for its object the overthrow of the existing government, has, we earn by our last advices, taken.place in the repub. Ko of Nicaragua, the prineipal leaders being Senor Castellon and a number of ethers who were exiled in November last for politieal intrigues. They ar- rived from Honduras at the head of a strong force, and alter taking possession of Realijo end Chinan- aga, were about to march upon Leon, and from thence tothe capitol. Castellon, who is reyrarded as the leader of the revolutionary movement, j, said to be a man of great abilities, and entertains the most enlarged and liberal views of policy towards this country, Should he succeed, as is more than pro- dan SnsiSl. ainahntabtiey nator commerce with Nicaragua, and particulatly Sart of the United States. Camorro, who is the ruling President, is, on the contrary, opposed to admitting foreigners to any privileges, ¢nd above all, adverse o our citizens. He is the inveterate enemy of everything that looks like reform, and in this re- spect he may be said to be a true reflection of the character of the people. From San Juan we learn the details of a serious eutrage which wes committed on the person of the Hon. Solon Borland, our Minister, for interfering to prevent the arrest of Captain F.T, Smith, an Ameri- can citizen, on a warrant from the Mayor of Grey- town. Mr. Borland was not only threatened with personal violence, but a meeting of the people of the town was held at the station house—the Mayor pre- siding—at which it waa agreed to arrest him, A body of men, armed with muskets, and consisting partly of the regular police, headed by a Jamaica negro, proceeded to the house of Mr. Fabius, where Mr. Borland happened to be, to carry out this object. Whilst Mr. Borland was remonstrating with them, and Fepresenting to them the serious consequences to which they exposed themselves, the Mayor came up and denied that he had authorised the proceeding. This shifting of the responsibility from his own shoulders had the effect of intimidating the remain- der of the party; but before the crowd departed the fragments of a glass bottle were thrown at Mr Borland, inflicting a slight wound on his face. These outrages were repeated during the night, and @ gun was fired at a boat containing three American gentlemen, who came to consult with Mr. Borland as to the steps necessary to be taken. In conse- quence of these violent and lawless proceedings on the part of the people of San Juan, the services of body of fifty men were engaged to afford the ne- Gessary protection to the persons and property of our citizens until our government was informed of the existing state of affairs. Mr. Borland is now in New York, and is about to lay a statement of the facts before the President. The city of San Salvador was totally destroyed by an earthquake on the night of Easter Sunday. Up- wards of two hundred lives and more than four millions of property were destroyed. INTELLIGENCE FROM JAMAICA. Onur files of Kingston papers are to the 12th inst. The letter of our own correspondent, written on the wame day, contains all the news items which are of importance. It would appear that the people of Port Royal, with the inhabitants at large of the island, had been most agreeably surprised by the arrival of a squadron of French war ships in the harbor. A deputation from the Chamber of Com- merce waited on Rear-Admiral Viscomte Duquesne, having command, on board the flagship L'Iphigene, for the purpose of presenting anaddress. The depu- tation was very courteously received by the Addmi- ral and the officers of his squadron, when Mr. Law- rence, President of the Chamber, read an address. Him Excellency the Governor had further prorogued the Legislature to the 2d of June. In accordance witia a wish previously expressed, Sir Henry Barkly, the Go vernor, visited the Baptist Chapel, accom- panied by his Military Secretary. NEWS FROM BOLIVAR, Capt.Go odwin,of the schooner Sallivan,arrtyed last night from (Ciudad Bolivar 10th inst., reports that on the 15th Apn' the city of Neutrea’ was visited by a conflagration, t. largest ever known in that coun. try, which destroy ‘ed the entire city, together with much valuable proa'uce. Tt was thought many lives had been lost. Hides’ Were very scarce at Bolivar, and but few in market. THR BATTLE PF ACAPULCO. In another part of to-day 's paper we give the de tails of the battle of Acapulew. The yictory of Al- verez over Santa Anna, if accounts be true, is a very decisive one, The loas of the defeated part} is im- mense. Santa Anna, with but a remnant o," his forces, fled before the victors, The same atrocitic’? tion had been received ,and stated in substance tbat! mingo, and of Mr. Walsh’s to Faustin Sou- louque, whose empire is at the other end of the island, and of all ether missions to the Spanish republic and the aegro despotism, were for the preservation of the independence of the repub- lic against the grasping designs of Soulouque. | Mr. Calhoun foreeaw that should the entire | island of Hayti fall into the poss ssion of the | tlack Emperer, it would be very ajt to form | the nucleus for the progressive reduction of all | the West India islands into a free negro con- | federation. He also believed that if the little Dominican republic should be sustained for awhile under our recognition of its indepen- dence, it might soon become strong enough not only to maintain itself, but to overthrow Sou- louque or his successor, and to incorporate his dominions into the republic. This would be the destruction of the nest egg for the Africani- zation of the West Indies; and hence the pre- servation and strengthening of Dominica, in every legitimate way, was always a prominent feature of the West India policy of Mr. Cal- houn. We have no doubt that certain official or semi-official visiters to Dominica within the last eight or ten years, may have had more ex- tensive objects in view than those contemplat- ed by Mr. Calhoun, or Mr. Polk, or Mr, Fill- more. As late as two years ago, it was report- ed here among certain circles, that a design was on foot, headed by a distinguished gentleman in- timately connected, at one time, with the ad- ministration of Gen. Jackson, to Americanize the republic of Dominica by the introduction of an armed colony of American settlers, each of whom was to have a free farm as an induce- ment to enlist in the project permanently. The colony established, and Dominica under Ameri- can control, Soulouque’s empire wasto be over- | run and annexed to the republic, and his black subjects were tobe appropriated as slaves by the conquerors. Nor was this all: A navy was next to be fitted up in the ports of the island, and, with the’ acquisition of sufficient supplies and reinforcements of filjbusteros from the United States, a descent, on some fine morning, was to be made upon the Island of Cuba. The ultimatum of the programme was nothing less than the annexation of Hayti and Cuba as slave States¢o our glorious-Union. Jamaica, and the remaining smaller islands of the Gulf, could bide their time. _ Now it may be that this special embaesy.of Gen. Cazneau and Mrs.:Cazneau to St. Do- mingo at this time, may cover a considerable portion, if mot all, of the programme recited. But whatever, this confidential mission may be, we may rest perfectly satisfied that it will end: in a fizzle, like everything , glee in our foreign policy. which this administration has attempted, or is likely to, attempt. Its entire schedule of foreign negotiations has been ;but a series of miserable blunders or failures. We have never had an adminigtration alto- gether so feeble,and contemptible, especially upon our foreign affairs, as this pie-bald free soil coalition administration of Gen. Pierce. It wasdriver into the Gadsden iragty,by Jeffer- son Davisand a gang of outside .speculators hungering for the spoik; and now, while the envoy of .our Cabinet is after Sauta Anna in one direction, Alvarez is in hot pursuit of him in another. The chances are decidedly,that Alvarez will meet and bring his man to a set- tlement before Geox. Gadsen, and this will most likely quash the Gadsden treaty. Great things were promised amd expected in relation to Central America; but Major Borland’s treaty, recognizing the imdependence of Nicaragua, BBn Pena EP gh a vesdang in Cagine’ Coane and he has, in consequexce, retuzned home in disgust. He did not understand the policy of the administration, which is limited to pro- mises, and threats, and blustering upon every- thing except the spoils. They were appropri- ated fast enough, and to the perfect satiafaction of the free soilers, After what we have seen, does anybody, or can anybady, expect anything from the terrible blusterings and threatenings of the Cabinet organ concersing the Africanization of Cuba? The report of a special envoy to Spain to cool down the ardor of Soulé, admonishes us of another farce. We may get something upon the fishery question; but it will be due to the kindly regard for the weakness of our adminis- tration by the other side, and not from the firmness or sagacity of Marcy. We may get something in the way of commercial recipro- cities with the British northern provinces; but, if we do, it must come from Congress, for that subject has been tried, and is beyond the grasp of Gen. Pierce and his ministry. In fact, we have neither any right nor any reason to expect anything upon our foreign relations from this administration. It has no foreign policy; it has no courage, no capacity, no pur- pose, and no system upon anything, except upon the spoils; and its spoils system may be judged from its fruits, The time is favorable—cireumstances are favorable—the dispositions and inclinations of our neighbors are favorable for {the most im- portant achievements in behalf of the power, the prosperity, the glory, and the “ manifest destiny” of the United States. But it is idle, it is absurd, to look for anything from the ad- ministration. It devolves upon Congress to assume the initiative in our foreign affairs, touching Cuba, Mexico, Central America, Hayti, Dominica, and Canadian reciprocities. Nor have we much faith fn the so called “ old fogies”” of Congress. They are slow—very slow—be- hind the spirit of the age. It is to such young and courageous statesmen as Douglas, and his active associates of both houses, in the passage of the Nebraska bill, that we must look for action in a bold, firm, fearless, and progressive foreign policy. The resolution of Douglas in relation to Dominica, if followed up in the right spirit by the Senate, may lead to impor- tant results. We can expect nothing from the intelligent woman sent Sy the old women of the Cabinet to St. Domingo. If Mrs. Cazneau shall attempt anything decisive, her work will be rejected by the administration. But shall a crisis like this, so advantageous and so inviting to American diplomacy, upon a broad, enlarged, and comprehensive Ameri- can policy—shall such opportunities as those which are now before us, be thrown away, from the shuffling indecision and incurable impo- tency of the administration? We hope not. Let the statesmen of Congress, particularly the young, active, and progressive statesmen of the two houses, take the work into their own hands, and make good the grand and independ- ent position of these United States among the nations. The adminisiration is resting upon th.? balance of the spoils. Let Congress take up te question of the balance of power upon this cou, tinent, and settle it—otherwise the opca- sion will , 8 away in windy blustering, ‘The French Consul’s Case at San Franclsco— ‘Trouble on the Pacific Const. The late arrivals from C.liforn'a bring us ex- citing political new. The Heratp readers have already been isformed that the Mexican Consul, acting unier secret instructions from his government, proceeded to enlist men for service in Sonora, upon border forays. For this misdemeanor he was arrested, tried and convicted in the United States District Court, then sitting in Sin Francisco. The prosecution invited the French Consul, M. Dillon, (the same gentleman who créated 4 disturbance in the Sandwich Islands some time since,) to tes- tify as to his knowledge of the action of the Mexican Consul. The French Consul did not appear, and a second invitation was sent to him, with o like result. The United States Marshal then proceeded to the consular resi- dence, and arrested M. Dillon. The Consul stated that he would go by another street, and mect the Marshal at the court room. The Marshal refused to allow him this privilege, and said that he intended to take him to the court room “dead or alive.” M. Dillon ac- companied the Marshal alive, and, returning from the court, he struck his flag, declining to act again as Consul for France until he re- ceived instructions from the Emperor. M, Dillon being Sardinian Consul, transfer- red the powers of the French consul- fe to himself, and now uses the consul- ate seal of Sardinia in transacting business which properly belongs to the French Consul. He was arrested on the ground that every ac- cused person has a right to compel the attend- ance of such witnesses as he may deem impor- tant to his case; and as after the first in- vitation to M. Dillon the prosecution aban- doned the matter, the defence took it up, and made affidavit that M. Dillon’s evidence was important, the federal authorities had a right to compel M. Dillon to tesfify, or at least to use force to ensure his attendance. M. Dillon, however, holds that under existing treaties between France and the United States, his attendance could not be compelled, and that the federal authorities had only power to invite it. In this position he is maintained by the treaty referred to; the legal authorities have violated the treaty, and it will be the duty of our government to apologise for this violation. M. Dillon is right legally, but wrong moral- ly. The circumstantial evidence against him is very strong, and we have no doubt that he was cognizant ofthe attempt by the Mexican Consul to enlist the three thousand men for border forays in Sonora. The private instruc- tions to the Mexican Consul instruct him to -enlist for this service Frenchmen and Germans, not Americans. The Mexican Consul did enlist Frenchmen and Germans—the Frenchmen and ‘Germans would have proceeded to Sonora had mot the ship Challenge been prevented from sailing by the Custom House officers, on the ground that she had infringed our law by ear- rying a greater number of passengers than her tornage allows. Now, taking into considera- tion the piratical expedition of the Count Raousset de Boulbon and other French move- ments on the Pacific, is it any longer a matter of doubt that M. Dillon was fully informed of all these facts, as above stated, and that he was really particeps criminis with the Mexican Consul in the enlistment of troops for Sonora? M. Dillon refused to testify in the matter. That is another strong point against him. He was the representative of a nation with which we have the most friendly relations. He was invited to testify in a matter where the United States wasa party concerned, and it was his dntv—a_ dntw which ha awed both to France and the United States—to comply with the re- qnest thus courteously made. His refusal, un- der the circumstances, goes to prove that he superintended or was cognizant of the enlist- ment of the three thousand Frenchmen and Germans, as a guard to his Serene Highness Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. By this act he made himself an accomplice in a secret con- spiracy against the laws of the United States. The people beve, then, a right to demand that Marcy, while he tenders an apology for the violation of the treaty between the United States and France, shall also demand from the French government an explanation of the con- duct of their representative at San Francisco. M. Dillon’s exequatar should also be with- drawn, and if the French flag is again raised in San Francisco, it should not be allowed to float over his residence. - The events of the last two years go to show that the French nation desires to obtain a foot- ing upon the Pacific coast, and that Louis Na- poleon watches with a jealous eye the growth and prosperity of the American possessions on that coast. Among the various instances of depredation committed under the shadow of the French flag, we may mention the seizure of the island of New Caledonia, in the South Pacific ocean; and the strong naval force which the French government maintains in those waters is a strong argument to prove that that pation is ready at any time to make the most of any political disturbances which may break out in any of the States, In view of all these facts, it becomes the duty of Marcy, if he has settled all the vexed questions appertaining to breeches and decided upon the proper coats for all our representa- tives abroad, to call upon the French Minister for some definite information as to the policy of his government relative to the various ques- tions which have arisen out of the unexampled growth and prosperity of our possessions on + the Pacific coast. Marcy, for once, must en- deavor to do something really beneficial to the country. France must not be allowed to ob- tain a footing on the Pacific coast} and we must prevent the French government from making any further encroachments. If the policy of Louis Napoleon be correctly shadowed forth by the actions of his sworn representatives, the Amerioan government should take such steps as will prevent the accomplishment of his ends. The subject is a highly important one, and the conduct of the French Consul gives our government an opportunity to settle it at once and forever. Tue AxxuLarn Ecuirsk or 1854.--Hardly a year passes in which an eclipse is not visible from some quarter of the world, but an annular eclipse is of such rare occurrence that we may well regard its approach with more than ordi- nary feelings of curiosity. Men of science heralded its advent many months ago, and the most minute preparations have been made at the various observatories, in anticipation of the event. According tothe lunar tables of Damoi- seau and Burckhardt, which will be found in another place, the eclipse will be annular in several of the principal cities of New England and New York, and in this city it will commence about a quarter past four, and end at half-past aix. It must not, however, be supposed that total darkness will prevail dorizg ite contiau- ance, as about one-twelfth part of the sun’s diec will be visible at the time of its greatest obscuration. If the sky should be clouded, the light will be somewhat similar to that of early dawn, or twilight; but if, on the contrary, there should be no clouds, there will be a com- paratively trifling diminution in the light. In looking at the sun observers should be exceed- ingly careful to have their glasses so deeply colored as to protect their eyes from the effects of the solar light qnd heat. The tables which we have given, in connection with a full ac- count of the eclipse, describe its path over this continent, and the illustrations which ac- company it exhibit the appearance of the sun during its continuance. Progress of the Revolution in Merico—Santa Anna on the Eve of being Deposed. The embryo empire which the ambition of an incapable and presumptuous military leader had hoped to found amongst the republics of the West, and to the developement of which our government has had the folly to lend a helping hand, threatens to be stifled in its birth, ere it has had time to fulfil any of the conditions of its conception. It presents to us the spectacle of vast designs rendered abortive, not only by mediocrity of political talent, but by poltroon- ery of the most abject and humiliating kind. To what a depth of degradation must a nation have fallen to submit its neck to the yoke of a despotism that is frightened at its own shadow, and that takes to its hecls at the first show of resistance ! We know of no paseages in history, not even at that eventful period which may be said to have inaugurated the decline of the Roman em- pire, when the bold usurpation of the success- ful soldier was followed by the emasculation of profligate effeminacy, that can at all furnish a parallel to the incidents of Santa Anna’s dis- graceful flight from before Acapulco. Until we received the official documents, which will be found in another part of our paper, we were unwilling, for the honor of the noble profession to which he belongs, to give credence to the statement that, with an army of five thousand men at his back, he should have first endeavored to corrupt and then fled before the handful of men composing the garrison of the castle of San Diego. Such an act of unparalleled cowardice could not be other- wise than followed. by the wickedness of disap- pointed revenge. His retreat was marked by acts of the most barbarous cruelty, all the pri- soners taken in the previous skirmish on the Coquilloroad having been shot and left without burial, the houses on the road side burned, and the wives and daughters of the peasantry treat- ed with the grossest indignity. These despicable acts of vindictiveness were, however, soon destined to meet with a severe retribution. The army had not proceeded far- ther than the Pozagallo river, on its way homewards, when Alvarez came up with it, and literally cut to pieces three parts of the force. So great was the slaughter that the waters of the river were dyed red with the blood of the killed and wounded. Itdoes not clearly appear, from the last ac- counts that have reached us, whether the Dic- tator was with his army when it was attacked by Alvarez. In the statement which we pab- lished yesterday, it was asserted that he had quitted the main body of his troops and had taken a circuitous route to avoid the attack, which subsequently took place. Be this as it may, it appears that he has succeeded in reach- ing Chilpancingo in safety. Whether, after this shameful rout, he will be permitted to continue DIB Juurnay to the enpitel wiihvut Interruption, is a speculation thatcan only be solved by the powers of endurance of the Mexican people. The conduct of the revolutionary leaders throughout the whole of this affair, Presents a striking contrast to that of the Dictator. The anewer of the commandant of San Diego, Don Ignacio Comonfort, to the offer of a bribe of $100,000 and a General’s commission, if he would surrender the castle, deserves a place in the records of noble actions, “Tell the Dic- tator,” was his reply, “that the wealth of the Indies could not purchase me, or induce me to stigmatize my name with the brand of traitor.” He backed this honorable sentiment with a dis- charge from the guns of the fortress, which soon sent the enemy to the right about, From the information forwarded to us by our Acapulco correspondent, there is reason to_be- lieve that immediate steps will be taken to secure the deposition of the usurper, and pro- claim Don Juan Cevallos President of the Mexican republic. This gentleman, who bears high character amongst his countrymen for ‘ political talent and devotion to their interests, is at present, or was until very recently, resi- dent amongst us. A list of his cabinet has even been sent to us, and will be found in another column. It comprises names that have a title to the esteem and confidence of the Mexican people. It remains to be seen whether they will complete the good work commenced by Alvarez, and endorse by their approval the disinterestedness and patriotism of his acts. ANoTHER New Orgra Hovse—LararGe aNp HACKETT IN ‘mE Firty.—The directors of the ‘Academy of Music,”” which is the name and style, according to the charter, of the new opera house on Fourteenth street and Irving place, will have a powerful rival in the new and splendid edifice now in process of erection on Broadway and Mercer strect, the site of Metropolitan Hall. This build- ing is intended for an hotel, opera house, concert room and ball saloon. The grand saloon will be in the rear of the hotel, with a spacious entrance from Broad- way, and six entrances from Mercer street. The ar- chitect is Mr. Trimble, and it is purposed that this shal be the finest building of the kind in the world, and yery much superior to anything in this country. The new Lafarge opera hor is without a lessee at present, but Mr. Hackett is n jiating with the pro- prictor for the lease. It is believed that the building,as far as the opera house is concerned, will be finished by the firstof November. Mr. Hackett states that Grisiand Mario have been positively engaged by him, and that ‘they have secured places on the steamship which will leave Liverpool on the 9th August. Mr. Hackett also states that he offered $22,500 per year for the opera house in Fourteenth street, which offer was rejected by the directors, who demanded $25,000. They have since tendered it to Max Maretsek at an annual rental of $30,000. Now, if Mr. Lafarge and Mr. Hackett agree upon terms, and the great prima donna with the no less great primo tenore do arrive to inaugurate the Broadway opera house, it in very plain that all other oper® houses will be at a discount. It is certain that between Niblo and Hackett, the Fourteenth street house must go to the wall. There will be no audienee left for it. The location of the La- farge opera house is a capital one, just midway between the business and the fashionable world. Naval Intelligence. The frigate Constitution sailed from Valparaiso April 2 for Coquimbo and Chincha Islands. The sloop of war St. Marys atrived at Calleo April 23 from Huacho, Tae New Sream FriGates.—Mr. George Steers, the celebrated builder of the yacht America, has been ap- pointed by Mr. Secretary Dobbin aa constructor of the new steam frigata to be built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Mr. Steers has reported himself for duty, and ‘Wi proceed with the work without delay. Py ADDITIONAL NEWS BY THE AMERICA. Reinforcement of tho Baltic NO AUTHENTIC NEWS FROM THE D! Blockade of Greece by the Allies. Threatened Occupation by French RUSSIAN MOVEMENT ON TRANSYLVANIA. RUMOR OF DISSENSIONS IN PRUSSIA DEFEAT OF THE IMPERIALISTS AT HONG KONG STATE OF THE MARKETS, én, &e., &e. Bosror, May 25, 1864, The America arrived in the bay about 7 0’clock thi evening, but 8 schooner being in the way, she did get into her dock until 10 o'clock. The European War. | Some British steamers had approached the harbor’ ‘Sebastopol, and threw in a few bombs, but there was reply. A few ships would remain cruising before 5 topol, but the rest of the allied fleet went, some to th European coast and some to Asia. ‘HE + Sir Charles Napier’s feet had ‘been reinforced by line of battle ships Cumberland, Prince Regent, emd.th French ship Austerlitz, Ten Fronch ships had also cently joined the fleet. ‘The flect sailed on the 5th May, it is supposed for tl Gulf of Finland. ‘The weather was fine. ‘The Norwegian navy was in Swedish waters, THE DANUBE. From the Danube we are Without any news on’ whicl reliance can be placed. It is said from Vienna, that the Russians have u their new checks from before Silistria, but nothing con] firmatory of this statement has been received by gove: ment. The report that the Russians intended to cust) Great Wallachia arose from Prince Paskiewitch havin made changes in Gortschakoff’s plans, and strongly cen | suring the great extent of the Russian Mnes. At Bucharest it was considered that Paskiewitch wou defend that city at any cost. iu 5 ‘The Russians now propose to attack Silistria by Greeks who can prove that they were not co with the recent conspiracy may remain at ple. A despatch says that Russia is posting a corps o 70,000 men on the frontiers of Bukowina and Transyl. vania. This will compel immediate steps on the part o Austria. - SSUES Cte we? Great Britain. Tn Parliament, Lord Exzeyporovan called attention tq the enormous expenses already incurred \for the ts port of troops—8,000,000 sterling, The Duke of Newoasriz replied that the money not yetail expended, and that the troops were healthy. Also, that Admiral Dundas’ report of the bombardment of Odessa was received, and would be immediately p lished, but it did not differ from the newspaper acco The Karl of Malmsbury was surprised to find the of attack assigned entirely to the outrage on the. flag off truce. He asked whether Odessa would have been barded if the outrage had not been committed. ‘The Duke of Newcastle refused to state the it tions which the government had issued as to the ceedings of the war. : At Liverpool numerous troop ships were fitting out. ‘The great race for the Chester cup took place on Wed nesday, and attracted a large field of horses. Cap Lane’s horse Epaminondas was the winner, Indian rior second, and Acrobat third. France. The camp of 50,000 troops forming at St. Omer, is said. to be destined for Finland, to co-operate with the Swodem. It will be conveyed at England’s expense. From Paris it is stated that the Emperor Napoleon hag |. written to King Otho, commanding him to desist from || aiding Russia, and threatening to occupy Greece with || French troops if this summons is not at. tended to. 12,000 men are already detailed for the ocen- pation. Austria has also notified Greece of her intention to send troops unless order is kept. ‘ Prussia. General Waldersee is appointed Minister‘of War. 7 ‘The answer recently returned from St. Petersburg to the plans of pacification made in the middle-of last, month is, in substance, that the present moment is not | & fitting time,but it is hoped that the future may be more propitious. A sensation had been caused at Berlin. by » rumor of i dissensions between the King and Prince of relative to the present war. The Prince is well known ta be favorable to an alliance with England and France, The Prince has probably cease’ to act as Military Gover- | nor of the Rhenish provinces and Westphalia. } The Rothschilds are actively engaged in the attempt | to raise a new loan for Austria at 7534 per cent, 7 Russia. Commercial advices from St. Petersburg, of May 2, reo | Port the Neva full of broken ice, and the weather warmer, The supply of tallow was 10,000 casks above last year’s | supply; half of it would be exported overland. Exchange | on London had advanced to 36d, Greece. The blockade of Greece by the allies is officially an- nounced. t From Athens, the 24 May, it is reported that the The insurrection had been beaten at every point, ale though still energetically fostered by Russia. Russian agents were busy inciting discontent in the island of Candia. Persia, . Bomnay, April 14, 1864. The Shah of Persia and King of Bokhara have con- cluded a treaty, offensive and defensive. ‘The Journal of Constantinople, says Persia has now de- clared againat Russia, and demands the restitution of her capttred provinces, ; Ch: Hong Kong dates are to the 26th March, and state that. he imperial forces had been defeated, and those of Gen. Kang Chung deserted their colors. LONDON MONEY MARKET, The Bank of England, on the ith May, raised the ° minimum rate of discount to 5% per cent. Consols. closed at 67% a 88. Dollars were quoted at 5s. Od, ‘and eagles at 268. 6d. ' a ey Tht stane> The market rema jal in prices. Messrs. Son & Co. quote asfollows:— « 100 100% Do. ty Do. 11035 Do. alos. Pennsylvania Fives. a9 . a 86 a 93 Virginia Fives—Bonds, a Erie First Mortgage 2102 Erie Second Mor Erie Third Mor' +