The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-08
Claims on Mexico.

claims in which some OF our citlgens are largely
ntere sted, Rave been brought TO premature termi
nation by the extraordinary refusal Of the umpire
who is the Plussian Minister, TO act upon number
OF the cases submitted to him. The claimants were
authorised to present their claims TO board of
commissioners up TO Friday last, and in cases of dis
agreement they were to be referred TO the umpire.
No limitation Of time placed upon his action,
and il necessarily extended beyond tina, assigned TO
the board, because all their decisions (Which might
be made as late the 25sh inst) were liable TO be
referred 10 him. Owing to the difficulties of pro-
curing testimony, and especially the obstacles
thrown in the way by the Me xicans, it was net 10
be doubted that many Of the cases. without any
fault of the claimants, could not be acted upon by
the board until the close of their session nor did
the umpire give any notice that he would limit his
decisions to sent before particular day. Yet
notwithstanding all this it appears that, arbitrarily,
and in violation of his duty clearly prescribed by
the treaty, and actua,ed only by his own personal
convenience, he has refused to decide number of
cases regularly submitted 10 him by the board. The
improperly OF this proceeding is aggravated by the
fact that some of the rejected cases are known to
be of character in The highest degree meritorious,
and in which the parties have been for years wait
ing redress. The umpire, as the treaty shows, Is
paid large salary, partly by the United States, for
,ransacting the business which he thus unjusty
refuses TO perform. 1t does appear US, that if the
facts such as understand them to be, the ex.
ecutive government ought TO lnterpose and have
justice done TO our citizens, by seeing that func-
tionary who voluntarily accepts trust under
treaty, and receives a large compensation for so
doing, should not wantonly neglect or deviate from
il to the injury of those who have unfortunately
been led to confide in him. We hope that the in
terest of citizens will be fully guarded by the
G .vernmen, snd that justice will be done to them
at once they have been waiting long enough for
what is due to them.
Review Of Books, &c
VIsIrs TO REMARKABLE PLAcrs--By ITiuiom
Ho,cn second series Carey s. Hart, Philadelphia
"A splendid edition Of a most interesting work.
The portions of "Merre England" visited by orr
author are rich in scenery and legend-in poetry
and manners-in history and historic sites. Nor
thumberland and Du. ham-with all their border
fame-with their battles and their ballads-are the
very strong hold and native ground of English po-
pular poetry and romance. The Douglas and the
Percy Chevychase and Otterburne-.are names
which not only stirred the heart of Sir Philip Sid
Aey, hut charmed sounds in the ears of all who
have soul for heroic deeds and the age Of chival-
rous daring. The stories and tho scenery of these
interesting portions Of old England, are here pre-.
scented with all the chat acterstic vigor and distinct
ness of our author.
PsYcHoLoGY OR ELEMENTS OF New MENTAL
Pail osoPaY-ByS S. Schumacher, D. D.-Harpers
Brothers DIR. Schumacher says he devoted ten
years to the study of his own mind. The result Of
this profitable labor is this little volume. We have
n q hoOk atta tiys
TO discover the new doctrines Of the author, but we
observe that ne has coined some new words, and
attempted the improvements OF some old fashioned
ones. DR.. SIS motives in writing, as expressed in
the preface, have been conlmendable, but we are
rather inclined 10 think that his treatise will not su.
persede those of Stewart, Reid, Brown & Co.
POWER OF THE PASSIONS AND OTHER PoEMs-By
Mrs. katharine augusta ITare.-London, TtiHiam
Pick@ing.-A beautiful little volume, beathing in
every page
'The charities that soothe and heal, and bless"
The volume is interspersed with number of light
and playful pieces which contrast prettily and anu
slngly with those OF higher and more sombre cast.
" Address to an Album" Ii bonnie bouche in its
way.
GRAHAM's LADY's AND GrNrLEMAN's MAGAZINE
FOR MARCH -Lsreai Post, Publisher, Ne,o York -
An excellent nunlber-thc engraving Of the "Young
Widow" is one OF the most beautiful things We have
subdulng tenderness in every line. A tolerabe en-
craving OF Chapman's painting OF the "Crewning of
Powhattan'' is also given
GopEy's LApy's Book, MARCH Moths number
w. Calco,t's celebrated picture Of Gamma Page and
Slender. The letter press contents Of the usual
degree Of excellence OF our American ady's maya.
zines.
drea Edited BY Mrs. S. ]. Hale. Published by
Dunnlgan, l37 Fulton street, New York.
OAe OF a series OF very beautifully gotup volumes
for the young and rising generation. The name of
the accomplished edltress s sufficient guarantee OF
the excellence and appropriateness of the reading
matter, and the publisher has discharged his duty in
a very credltable manner. The illustrations arc
well executed, and colored in very
captivating manner.
The CovExANr.-Ths is a monthly perisdical
published al Baltimore, and is the official magazine
OF the Grand Lodge Of the l. o. o. F. of the United
States 1t Is neatly got up and will no doubt very
credltaby sustain the objects of its publication.
The Musical MIscELLANY-K;ng &. Co, 1919
Br0adicdy. No A.
This is very elegant republication of the best
music: The paper and Typography are unexcep,iona.
Tyrolean ballad, "Oh take me back to Switzerland"
written and arranged by the Hon Mrs. Norton. Also,
the favorite Scottish ballad, " Kind kind and gentle
Is she," as sung by Mr.. Dempster. There are
besides two other pieces
NAVAL ISTELLIaENcE.-The u. s. brig Dolphin.
one OF the Home Squadron, sails to-day on cruise
between New York aud Cape Henry Following
is list of her officers
VIM. w. Mexican, Esq Commander.
ohas. Steedman, LIST Lieutenant.
Edward C. Ward, ID
Chas s. McDonough, Acting Master.
c. C. Rice, Purser.
Jno. s. Mepersmith, Assistant Surgean.
Jno E. Hopson, Midshipman.
q Godmsn,
LA Phipps, Masters Mate.
Joseph McKeam Captains Clerk.
REQUISITES FOR GooD LAwYER--BRlEr
SPEEcHEs-RraUIsrEs FOR SEpUcER-We
copy from the New York American" of last even.
ing, the following highly instructive and exceed
ingly moral article-
"Some men estimate the capacity Of their minds
by the amount Of time they can consume in public
speaking, jockies judge of the value of horse by
his speed and bottom, e, the length Of time which
he can run without being exhausted The ancient
orators spoke with as much conciseness as they did
with power The yrench are their closest imita-