The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-06-22

RETARY OF STATE-RETURN OF THE PRESIDENT
TO WASHINGTON. The death of this dslin-
guishedgenileman tooklplace at Boston on Tuesday
morning at 5 o'clock. He was with the President
on the day of his arrival in Boston, on which occa-
sion he exposed himself in the rain, aud was imme-
die.ey after attacked with the prevailing influenza,
which terminated fatally after an illness OF three
days. Mr. Legare wasa native of South Carolina,
and has held many high and honorable offices in
the government of the country, with credit to him.
self and Justice to his constituents
He has left large circle of friends to mourn his
sudden death, which took place at distance from
the familiar scenes of home, though he was sur
rounded by all the comforts and consultations which
sympathZing friends here could import to his dying
bed. He was warm personal friend of the Presl-
dent, who, with his sons and members of the Cabi.
net and suite, are deeply afflicted.
The President and his cabinet return to Washing
ton privately, in consequence Of the decease of Mr.
Legare. We understand Mr.. Tyler is quite
well-also Mr.. Spencer.
The President is almost entirely Frustrated by
his late agueng tour and unusual exertions, has re-
ceived new cause Of depression in the death of Mr.
Legare. He returned from Lowell on Monday even
ing harrassed and worn out, and retired to bed at an
The following from the Boston Transcript of the
10th inst, gives the particulars of the event.
'And after all came life, and lastly DEATH"
most melancholy termination to the rejoicing OF the
past week. occurred in the sudden death Of the Hon.
HUGH S. LEGARE, Attorney General General OF the Uni
ted States and Acting Secretary of Statean individual
beloved both at home and abroad-as prvste citizen,
and public ofhcer-as scholar and man. Mr.. LIE.
gare had not been well for time and the fatigung
duties ofhs journey had utterly Frustrated his strength
be benefited by travelling The sad event occurred
this morning, at about half past g. at the house Of Prof.
Ticknor-a gentleman whose happiness it was to know
him friend and to appreciate him of genius.
Mr. Legsre present in the Reception Room at the
fremont House. the day the arrival ofhe President
but since that period has been in perfect seclusion
invalid Such painful catastrophe occurring at SO pc
culiar epoch has thrown cloud the ,nd ofthe
Chief Magistrate and his suite and has produced cor
responding emotion with the public. II is indeed an
event of most saddenng naturetaking place. too, al
most amidst the last echongs OF estal rejoicing. is an
which induces reflection, aud seems forcbly
to admonish us, that
"The paths Of glory lead but to the grave"
In the Municipal Court at its opening this morning,
Mr.. s. Z. Parker made the following motion =.
communicating to the Court the melancholy intelligence
that the Hon. Hugh S. Legare the Attorney General Of
these United States died ut an early hour today at his
lodgings at friends housen this city Distinguished for
his talents his eloquence his learning his high sense Of
honor and all the amiable traits Of the human character
the people Of these United States very great public ca
lamity and out OF respect TO his memory, move your
honor that the business Of tins Court be suspended for
the more solemn contemplation OF this mournul event.
and that this Court do now adjourn.
Judge Merrick responded in handsome style, and con
sdering Mr. Legare the official head OF the profession
and standing in an interesting relation TO all the judicial
institutions of the country and SO emlnentiy ostn
monw eath he thought very proper to suspend the
binary business oftAe Court, and forthwith adjourned
MusrcAL.-Mr. Wallace, who has been so sue.
~ -, novt
in Philadelphia, at the Chestnut street Theatre, this
evening He will be assisted by Mrs. Watson and
others, and the entertainment is likely to prove
of the most brilliant of the kind that has been given
in Philadelphia for some months.
NIsLo's Last night the Position went off with
incre ased effect Tonight Burton and Miss Ayres
appear DIS Christopher and Nancy Strap, in the Plea
SAINT Neighbor, and are certain to create much
mirth and amusement Burton also appears in his
avorite piece of John Jones' which he has performed
hundreds Of times, and always causes great laugh
ter. AS this is the last night but of this rress
tiby comic actor, we anticipate crowded theatre.
THE BowEKY AMPHiTHEATRE.--Like his partner
WEIGH at the Park, MIR. Mann is carrying every
thing before him at the Anphiiheatrc. This is GER
tainly most curious and remarkable circus. Like
the giant Brareus, It seems to possess hundred
arms and fifty heads; know not in what quarters
of the globe some of Its members may not be found.
The "arm" or the s'head" which is now figuring at
the Amphitheatre, sprobaby at least equal if not
little superior to any of the members abroad Don't
forget that this is the Briarean "head" which
lodged the Guadalupe earthquake.
SANS SoucI HOTEL, AT BALLsroN SpA-This spa
cous and well known establishment has been leased
by Mr. Il. S. Warren. 1t has been thoroughly re-
paired, viii be regularly supplied with the waters
from Saratoga for the Of its guests and affords
delightful resort to such families as prefer com.
FORT quiet and spacious rooms, to the crowd noise.
and confusion Of Saratoga
FROM TExAs.-The following letter to the New
Orleans Tropic, is very interesting, as 1t shows that
there is some activity in Interpretations of the Ma.
Wy opposed to Mexico:-
TEXAS ScHR. OF Wan IyplrENpENcE }
At anchor off Ssal, Sunday, May o. 1913.
You will be not little surprised at hearing OF our be-
ing here in this vessel- Boy an crabut loaned us
by the Governor, and commissioned by Com. Moore We
left Campeachy the 2st out the steamer Rege.
nerador supposed to be bound to Techac together with
transports On the 23d fell in with the schooner
Glide from Orleans. bound to Campeachy-your humble
servant was ordered to take charge her. Lieut. Gray
conveyed me down On the afternoon of the OATH We
he DioCkuuc, tne tnree steamers CHASING The
Glide drawing water than any vessel that has
sailed from New Orleans this bound Campeachy
On the 25th delivered the schooner to her captain and
after receiving the thanks of himself and passengers
turned on board this vessel prepare for another cruise
On the night Of the 9th, again lerun fish,
ing boat in the dark, fortunately saved all hands pro-
ceeded to windward yesterday spoke the French brig
Eclipse from Havre TO Vera Cruz and this day at o.
clock arrived here-fnding vessel bound Immediately
to your city, determined to drop you line hut
most soundly puzzled to find aughtte write know
that you are very punctous but trust that you will ex
cuse my paper as few leaves out Of my blank book
all can raise Tonight get under weigh, bound to
wndward. Isuppose you have heard of our last fight
report now says there upwards Of 100 killed and
wounded on board the two steamers.
Yours, truly, L.
FROM YUcATAN.-The brig Gen. Marion, Captain
Sylvester, arrived yesterday, two and half days
from Slsal BY her we learn that on the 9th ult,
party of the Mexicans burned Telchac. The report
that Santa Ana had appointed commissioners to treat
with the Yucatecos for cessation of nosttles is
confirmed. The Gen. Marion brings nothing rela-
IN md tha fleet