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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

INTERESTING FROM MExIco-The Apalac nicola arrived
New Orleans the 3st from Vera Cruz Tampico
bringing from the former place up the a2d May
Among the passengers thirteen of the Santa Fe
prisoners who have been liberated through interview
ion OF the English and other ministers We give the
of Lieut. r. r. Scott, and Messs Harrison Horn
and Bssett among those liberated through the exer
tons Of Messrs Packenham, Wolfe, Gerlach, Echart
Hoodlc Miller Troutz, Marea Winker and Lilly ibe
rated by the Prussian and French ministers. -1
We learn that there but little yellow fever al
Vera Cruz when the Apalachcola sailed. =
There also reports in circulation Vera Cruz
and Tampco that the troops in Jaapo and that vicinity
the number Of 900 had been ordered and were
really the march for Texas This however we don't
believe santaAnna has too much need Of these troops
Cruz under date Of the 2st of
May, writes as follows
The letters from the city Of Mexico by to-day mail
void of interest. All Mexico at San Augusn at
the great gambling feast which took place on the 18th
10th and 18th of this MONTH His Excellency the Provi
ona was there OF course surrounded by his fighting
chickens ths his avorite SPORTY and taking nds
crimnately from the gentleman aud the lcpro. In the
| cockpit Santa Aana is truly republican.
"The Mexican steamer and schooner of war are to
leave this place Immediately for Havana repair the
damages sustained when they grounded the bar of Al
varaio and to join, doubt, steamers now mo-
menty expected to arrive from England at Havana As
Of late theae has been Texan manofwar our coast
AT sun down this evening there two vessels OF
por-a schooner and square rugged vessel think
| they either from Campeachy Texas
"The sailing Of the entire Mexican navy from this
place for Havana great secretso the authorities think
although every one knowsf. For myself think they
planning some surprise with naval force from Ha-
vana. Time will show. +"
At Tingaubaa in the state OF Mchoacan several sub
apartments have been discovered containing
idols and other specimens Of ancient sculpture and
| in stone.
decree has been published in Mexico for stopping all
intercourse with Yucaan and for hndcrng the Yucats
nos from entering the Mexican territory.
We have been favored with the perusal Of letter dated
Matamoras It'll May, 1912: believe, at this moment
would abolish the Catholic religion in Mexico
than to do away with the prohbitory laws against high
duties on foreign goods when imported for the Mexican
have succeeded in making national ques
| ton OF il.
IT is reported here that Spanish frgae has capture,
| one Of the Texan armed schooners.
| -Four hundred men Of the chain gang daily EN-
in digging ditch around Maamoras which IL alst
10 be defended by The garrison Of the Mac,
l now mustcrs about 1000 men,
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Superior Court.

peiore Judge Oahey.
JuAE ll.R NJ. Biatchfori receirer, &C. Va Daniel =
iyee-Ihis was an action TO recover the amount Of
note due to the late Commercial Bank Verdict for plain
tih, s. 706 99c damages, and cents cost
james Watson Webb Va John Clork-This was an actor
brought to recover Of money asserted to be due I'M
Courier Enquirer. The counsel for defendant moved
nonsu on the ground that James Watson Webb peu
TONER in bankruptcy, has made assignment and pro
csses not TO be proprietor cfthe Courier Enquirer an
therefore has right bring suit The motion for non
suit was allowed $780,. .,
George W. MorTeH VS.. Joha Clark.-Ths was an acuoi
to of defendant $50 subscription an
adj, etsng in the Courier Enquirer For The defence
contended that the charge should have been but sac
which is according the terms understood by defendant
To this il urged in Tebuttal that the advertisement
hal been oisasids. which was ioubleprice. Verde
or p,antiif, SIS Sic.
For plaintih Mr.. Reynolds for defendant, Mr. A.
Jordan.
Eiuard r. Torrey VS.. John r. Peters.The plaintiff am
his brother had sold TO defendant the knickerbocker lin
Of stages with 60 horses and other properties for $4,000
There small still due which MIR. Peters claimed
offset to some slight breach of the contract II
compel payment Of this, suit is brought Verdict TO
plaintiff Si56 lsc.-For plaintiff, Mr.. ]. II. Raymond TO
defendant, Mr.. ID. f.. Wheeler
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PHILADELPHIA, June II, 1872.
The Messageg Gov. Portr-Hs efect-Ne,c Orlean
SUSPENSION Commodore Elliott, &c.
The message Of Governor Porter to the adjourned sit
ting Of the legislature sent to that body yesterday
and published in two three Of the morning paper
of this city to-day. 1t is Short but most urgent on tn
legislature provide meansto meet the indebted
ness and especially to pay domestic creditors. He al
udes the ndsposon to increase the taxes of the pee
ple but says it is the only whereby save tn
credit and character Of the Commonwealth. He ais
urges the disposal of the stock held by the State in tn
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Banks.
The effect Of this message something else was to p
mp price of State Elves to three dollars per share
some ten Thousand dollars sold In other stocks no
much done at the board was there much chang
The failure of the New Orleans Banks created som
feeling and much disappointment here. The hope wa
entertained by all the friends of specie payments tht
these New Orleans banks might maintain their speci
stand, and form anucleus around which the solvent bank
Of the south and west might rally, and together form
currency that would drive the nsovent institutions int
liquidation Exchange on New Orleans from to pc
yesterday cannot to-day be sold at any price, Whd
speak ofexchanges between cities using
rencies Of different values
saw in city to-day the veerp and valiant or col
believe hm) Com. Elliot He looked as hale and heart
MS before him. He resides on a farm nes
Downingtown in this State the Lancaster turnpike
about twenty miles from the city, which he cultv a
with his own hands, and says he has learned 4
manage as well as he could ship and this is nd
saying little for all admit him to be as good sailor
ever trod deck The Commodore in his course unfort
natey Tor perhaps fortunately incurred the dspeasu
Of less efficient officers Who in the late Secretary Pauld
ing found piqucd md plant tool to aid their purpose
sacrificing him. Though troddcn down for the present
these vndctive assaans Of the old man have mistake
the person against whom they have been warning as wei
as have mistaken the character Of the American peopl
Com Elliot now stands rmer and airer before the wor
than ever before. The opposition which he has met witt
has but Furnished him the brighter in the eyes Of all Ut
preudiced persons.
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HoRRBLE.-It is said that jeweller living in
Adrian, Michigan, recently perpetrated horrible
outrage on little girl of only twelve years of age,
the daughter of the Episcopal clergyman The
individual is married. and about forty-fve years of
age
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rhe Trial Of colonel Monroe Edwards.

This curious and exciting tia. viii not be brought
to close until late to-riorrow if is ever brought
70 a close. Yesterday, the Court room was crowd
81 10 suiiocation-over hundred ladies' were there
all day and in the evenings and several remained
there Ill idnight, when the Court adjourned.
Yesterday Mr.. Ma rshall concluded his speech. He
was followed bNMr Hoffman, in an eloquent speech,
addre ed partly to the ladies, who in his turn was
followed by Mr.. Crttenden, in very able but brief
argument, which was followed by two or three
rounds of applause. Mr. Whiting commenced sum-
ming up at So'clock, and spoke till past IL o'clock
when one OF the jurors said he couldn't comprehend
him. On this there appeared TO be sort of general
confuslonlhe ladies rose to make their escape land
The Court adjourned insanter, till 10 O'Clock Mon
day morning.
The result isnot difficult to prophecy. From the
remarks OF one two jurors last night, ii isevident
that their minds are made up for an acquittal =
whilst one, if not two others are equally decided for
a conviction. The verdict will be--"We can't
agree"
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NEW YORK HERALD.
Herald BuIIctIn M News.

The Herald Bulletin IF News is kept at the northwest
Corner oil fulton and Nassau streets On the arrival OF the
morning mails, at eight o'clock, Mand also OF the
evening mails, NJ O'Clock p NJ the latest Intelligence
Vm al Far,s Of the world may he found ON the Herald
Bne:ia Board AZ this corner. 1t every wayiaTer stop
and real Avertsements n all kinds taken al me Once
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Herald General Printing Office.

Q, printing such as books pamphlets bills, cards of all
desciirtons now open the Herch ,dings, entrance
FROG, NasSer strest--Joseph Elliott, Printer.
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IMPORTANT ISsrR.Scr DscisioS.-DAwsox W. GroRarA
ss.nAScE CoMrASv.--This case, which was commenced
IN baumore county Court Saturday last, closed on
wednesday by decision the propositions OF law after
,norongh argument The Court determined that the
Pohcy OF insurance on cargo attach on its delivery 10
the ohcers OF the ship and that If suhseouenty lost mr.
damaged oy enc 9 the enunera.c pers that the under
writers were liable though the remote cause ~ A. ~
ligence Of the mariners in owing the cargo IN r.. Wv
management; on the principle Ma, eaa pror;ma non -
aoia specfafur This arms recent decis,o,s AZ
Supreme Court OF the United States ana NJ ar " w
Courts and overrues the audcs,ions in New yorf AMI
Massachusetts ~ "ho
Verdict for the plsiatifs for the whole Of their
Boitrsoys .1pssrrcan, June TO- '"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

MINT JULEPs AND TURTLE SoUP.-Sandy Welcf
and his tee-totalism was in Albany last Friday
blowing off wit and blowing up mint iuleps.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

DEsrRoyED.-The extensive paper mill of Charlie.
Packam, in Groton, Mass, by fire, last Monday
Loss $4,000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

DEATH OF Gov. BARBoUR.-The Hon. James Bar
bour died in Orange county, Virginia, on the 9Th
inst, aged 67 years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

90 FRANKLIN SALT WATER BATHS, CAST
GARDEN.--We refer readers TO the advertisement
Mr.. Elias Thomas, who has supplied the citizens with
men could have desired. They are in every respect
admirably sutcd to the various capacities Of age yo
and the contingencies Of valitudnarans in general b.
supplied with shower baths upon improved plan
all the requis attending the health and comfort of
community. visit from ladies and gentlemen will f
realize the truth Of the to the provi
suitably made for their respective necessities.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

BLACK BITs.-At the Abolition State Convention
recently held in Vermont, c. X. Williams was nom
mated for Governor, E ID. Barbour for Lieut.
Governor, and Harry Hale for Treasurer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

A HEALTHY PlAcE.-Alexandria, ID. G. Only
eight persons died in the month or May.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

STEAM Snlp ACADIA, forty-two hours from Boston
arrived at Halifax at half past 10 A. NJ on the Sd
inst, and left again at half past P. NJ for Liver.
pool, with four additional passengers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

ELECTED TO CONVERSATION. Leonard Wlco,
as Senator to fill the chair vacated by the Hon
Franklin Pierce.
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UNDER ENTHUSIASTICALLY Cadets at WestPoint.
1t will last a week longer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

Doc CHEAp.-Travelling over the railroads be-
tween Albany and Rochester isnow done for seven
dollars, including every thing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

Too Much Pork, Nc.-Bacon is selling in Cincin
natl at cent and a quarter per pound.
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PURITY IN ILLINeIs.-The city of Chicago is no
abundantly supplied with the pure water Of LAX
Michigan, raised by steam engines.
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City Intelligence.

You've MAN Of genteel exterior, named William Di.
vne yesterday found in the upper part the Clinton
Hotel, with bunch ofkeys and other burglars impc-
ments in his possession and examination trunk
found have been broken open. He arrested by Of
acer Stephens and brought to the Police where he
knowlcdged he was without home, business money,
and stranger in the city On this confession he
sent up as a vagrant for three months.
RoBBISc AN OrFIcEn.-The residence of officer Temp
kins in ard street, yesterday entered by black
rascal named Richard Oakley who made off with coal
which Tompkns had but just laid of for the purpose
washing his hands. He by Tompkins leaving
the house. who Immediately gave chase and caught the
negro in the Bowery recovered his property and locked
him up in the Tombs.
RASCAL named John Johnson, was brought to the
Upper Police by two citizens, who charged him with
gross and vulgar conduct towards respectable females in
the street. and the beast committed.
nor named Matthew Kelly was caught in the act OF
robbng the money drawer of Leopold Laderer 254 Hud.
son street, of S., and was sent to the Tombs. n
cARPExrER named Samuel Allen, who had been en-
poyed at the store 1874 Bowery yesterday arrested by
pair Of boots belonging to OF the clerks, named Da-
vid j. woolley which boots found the prisoner
when arrested and deemed sufficient evidence to commit
him.
Axx ARMsrRoSG committed for stealing piece OF
calico from the of J. H. Wildey, 203 Greenwich st.
also William Hines for stealing a frock coat from
Theodore Lewis ITO Chatham ct.
Az INQUEST held at 81 Lumber street, Sarah
Broker born in England and aged fifty years. who fell
down in an apoplectic fit and expired, while engaged in
hanging up some clothes in the yard. Verdict accord
ingly.
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EXPEDITION. Il Co. of the Western Ex-
press, yesterday beat the mail twenty four hours
from Canada.
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HARD CIDER IN New HAvES.-Philp S. Galpin,
whig, has been elected Mayor of New Haven
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HEARD FRoM-Charles Mitchell, ex M. c., is r
residing in Ohio near GAINESVILLE He has hired
mill and probably intends to regulate the -four trad
for the future.
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FInE AND Loss OF Lrr.--On Sunday evening Last, The
dwelling house OF Mrs, Rice, Guilford n. Y, was with
every article Of furniture entirely Consumed BY Gre One
OF her sons ysers sfagsI nm the Aamsa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

UNroRTUNATE.-The Detroit Free Press says Il
drouth is seriously njuring the crops in that sectio
Of Michigan. In Oakland the wheat crop is muc
injured,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

,CAsaI ToLl,-'rhe tolls collected on the New York
Canals to the let June in each Of the last four years Is as
follows isse, s4oeA57 1870 s3Aa 2os 1871, s'4Sios
1870, $3.50 $50.
Thetos collected ct Albany and West Troy TO the lsi
June In lsai and is<1 ~ follows ,--ls<i sis$os2
ls<e, elll, 400
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

Nn PrrrRrcut is gratifying to learn that since the
outrageous assault upon Mr. Petrich which has caused
much excitement and sympathy in this metropolis he
has been gradually recovering from his wounds. Not
less gratifying is it TO icarn hst hcses the interest ielt
for Mr. Perich by the President Of the United States and
his family many other distinguished individuals have
infested their Kindness towards him IN liberal and mum
fcent spirit We understand thai Lord Ashburton icw
DAYS ago. made Mr.. P. donation ofone hundred doiss;
we regret TO add that discovery has yet been made
by our city police Of the bold and cowardly assassns-
Nat Inf ,fur0
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

srrcrpE or A BsAuriruL WoMAr--A young ana beau
,;f M arr;ed vromen by the name Of Creght, living in
Bufalo Committed suicide by taking quantity OF opium
She was led to the commission Of this act in
Of her husband having left her short time since with
Iste,m;naion not again to live with her since which
time she has made several attempts to destroy herself
About week since che attempted to drown herself but
az rescued before life extinct and only three days
ago had 20 nearly succeeded In hanging herself that she
was quite black In the face when cut down however
she procured quantity Of opium, unknown TO her niend.
and succeeded In her resolution OF destroying herself
The Diseased vm sysd 10 yssrs'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

Ho! FOR THE SrRINes.-Large numbers of the
Boston fashionablcs are dashing over the Western
Railroad for the Springs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

FRUIT IN MIcHGAN.-Fifty thousand fruit tire
have been planted in Michigan this year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

When this small change gone will there not be sus
pension far as the Union Bank is consernedl
contrary is llusory.
No Bank that pay them in specie; and
Bank that the position OF paying Specie will
issue notes. Bulletin, June 3.
TIE BANKS The iare oil resumption lately played b,
some of our moned ns,tu ions has nearly reached the
hnae The City Bank is the last that followed suit in
nsns sp-e e for their issues have but three
that onnue TO redeem tn ir promises. How long they
Will keep mp to II is yet TO he seen.
The Banks have only succeeded in exhibiting their
weakness After great spuitcr they have clearly de-
srated mat thoS are onIy & TO be ut in liquidation
and any little confidence hat might have been yut in them
here oore is now entirely DESTROYED Truly NAV ex.
ciam--- lame aud mlotent con ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Usov BaSK.-rhi. Bank paid out specie Yesterday up
to sock with much alacr ity she lid the rs
day Of resumption. There counting Of dimes and
other ooleries Prac,ised to make delay Any denomna
ton OF coin that demanded freely paid On he
opening of the Bank the for specie considerable
but gradually diminished aud before she closed the de
mand had nearly ceased.-.adrerfiser.
BANK Norr-we made inquiry at the only place where
circulation is bought, and learned that the community
have to submit to loss on the notes OF the
Consolidated, 10 to Is per cent discount
Commercial, 10 to 10 do do
| State Bank 10 to Is do do
| Citizenss I2tols do do
Fir.t Municipality notes - to IS per Ct discount
The following is a comparative statement of the condi
Banks during the four weeks ending last satur
| day =
Circulation, 3707, 7i9 50 1907, $40 so
Deposes, 4738, 1853 Is 4,i77,8G7 36
Other Liabilities. 692,383 &c i,432.e23 II
l0,l3S,256 Al 8,Gy7, 23l ~
Assets
| Specie 2,26395O II LA, SEQ o.
| Short Paper, 2,ll5,a07 &c i,89i,9t 81
| Other Cash Assets 3,83i,73i O6 2,527,63i 81
|
1911, 092 90 6,i6i, los 81
Deficiency of Assets meet
| Liabties 2,e27Isi 30 2,f73, 1875 50
| Improvement uiing the month"; 43i,O38 SO
| Specie dra out, 322,423 Is
| Deposi,es withdrawn 56O,285 %
| Circulation Withdrawn, 700379 90
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

Departure REoRyirs.--A heavy detachment o0s
men and boys, enlisted the naval rendezvous in this
city took their departure this morning. per railroad and
OsweQo steamers. for Boston. The detachment is in
charge of Lieus Watson HARRISON Kitty and Scott and
carries with the complete equipments bags
and mattresses made up in this city since the establish
nent of the rendezvous forty days since. The
orjty of the ra consist of young healthy boys who are
now for tn first time leaving their parental roof for
active and useful sphere. About forty boys yet remain
board the receiving ship Monroe-bmDdfo .1dr., june
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

90. WONDERFUL IMPROVEMENT OF HUM
vNDERSTANDINti-Frank was ever intent upon
desirable accomplishment But no source of instruc
however iudcious, no discipline, however rigid, has
improved the understanding Of the human race and IN
atod their locomoton ns does Dr. A. Cooper's unrivs
Corn salve sold ct ls Nassau street, and At the prime
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

ANOTHER FATAL srEAMnoAI AccrprSr.-As IycIDESr.
The West Wind Captain Phillips arrived at Louisville on
the 30ih u from st. Louis, having made remarkably
quick trip On reaching the head Of canal she made
short stop and when just ready to start again. one Of
her lues collapsed with tremendous report Several Of
the deck passengers terribly scaded but none Of
passengers were injured. We five persons, three
men and two women lying in the most dreadful agonies
The women were Mrs Dathart and sister from St Louis
for Pittsburg Mr. Garwood ian old mani from 81 Louis
for Cincinnati Mr.. vidock from st. Louis for rntsburg
and Mr. Samuel Ross from st. Louis for Cincinnati.
One Of the yscans informed us that all these except
he last were thought be mortaly hurt The third
cook was badly hurt by flying brick II feared some
were drowned AZ many seen to jump overheard and
several hats for which appeared found
on the and in the canal Dr. Valentine Barger, Of
Newcastic Ohio was missingthere was little dowbt OF
III been drowned lad informed that he saw
two men drowned, but he did not know who they
An incident that ought not 10 pass unnoced.
Mr., HIATT a respectable looking middle aged lady from
near Burlington Iowa Territory where her husband and
family reside was passenger for Marietta Ohio When
the explosion took place seeing other way of escape
she had the courage and Of mind leap into the
stream and swim TO the shore which she effected and by
that means saved her lfe What renders the more re-
mnrkablc the fact that she before had made
an attempt to swim.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

o. The President of the United States has r.
cognized A. w. Thaxter, Jr, Vice Consul of Ru
sia, for the port of Boston.