The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-04
Fact and Fancy.


Fact and Fancy.
THE CoMFr-We find the following article IN the
Boston Courier
The elements of the Comets orbit, which here send
Won are roughly computed aud will need future
ton. They agree very closely with Mr. Clarkes noon
from Mr. Bonds observations of March 18th, 18th, oath
and 10Th More correct calculations in which all his
observations will be thoroughly discussed will in due
d, time be presented to the American Academy.
Longitude of the ascending Node. s.s deg SAN
Longitude or the periheon. go deg sim.
Perihelion distance -. ........O 90 $50
Tme of passing the Perihelion Feb 81, OF days,
time al ambridge
MOI I. 50 Rerograden
Yours. most respectfully. BENZ. FIERCE
Cambridge, Mass March 81, ls4s.
LATER FROM ST.. DOMINGO There has been an
arrival at Norfolk from Cape Hayti Apprehension
was entertained that the Insurgents would atIack
the city, and extensive preparations were maKlhs
TO repel the invaders. Two regiments IN that place
were summoned TO the assistance OF PRESIDENT DO
yer, and on their way were met by the Insurgents
and cut up by them.
FROM MExIco-By the u. S. schooner Dophn'
from Vera Cruz bound for Pensacola which touch
ed al the BaliZe on Tuesday we have received re-
gular files OF Vera Cruz papers TO late In February
The Dolphin stopped of Tampico, and we learn
from passenger in her, that paper OF that place
which was brought on beard, contained an account
OF the recapture OF Ill of the Mler prisoners who
had escaped from the guard and were making Tor
Texas, The papers contain official accounts OF the
Gen Barragan announced to the army that Gen.
Santa Anna weuld soon appear and head the troops
IN person but his excelency seems 10 have chang
ed his determination, for al The last dates he was
about leaving his farm, tor the capital, TO be present
on the occasion OF the adoption OF the new consiu-
uon 1t appears that Capt Chareywood has lett the
Mexican service, and that he sailed from Vera Cruz
IN the Midway IN the latter part OF January: Capt
Martin commands the Guadaloupe, and Capt Pao
mo the Monezuma. The official letters from the
Mexican commander near Campeachy, speak IN
fnna III I,.ta cntfh
terprise-and the Vera Cruz papers record the fire.
quent departure of relnforcemeDts TO the beslegers
which they believe render the fall OF Campeachy
absolutely certaln.-NtW Orleans Bulletin, March
24th.
RELIGIOUS REVIVAL IN BUFFALo.-We have given
from time 10 time brief notices of the extensive
vvals which have for some time past been in pro-
gress IN different parts of the country. We have
now to notice the results produced in our own city.
Protraced religious meetings were commenced in
the early part OF the winter in the Rev. Mr. Anglers
CPresbyterian) church, and Rev P. Woodworlh's
(Methodlst EpiscopaD church, which have now
closed la the former there have been one hun
dred conversions, and in the latter hundred and
seventy In the Rev. Mr.. Hopkins CFirst Presby-
tenan) church, series OF meetings commenced
about two months since, and are still continued:
There have been IN this church nearly one hundred
conversions, and large numbers are seriously
awakened, among whom are some of our most pro-
minent citizens. In the Rev. Levi fuckers (Wash-
lngton street BapusO church, there has been during
month past very interesting season, conversions
having taken place, and quite a large number are
still anxiously inquirlng after the truth. In Dr.
Lords church., though there has been special
effort, revival of religious feeling has extensively
prevailed, ard large numbers have been added du-
ring the past winter Thirty, we understand,
were admitted TO membership at the last communion
FREsHErs.-A letter from Reading under date of
the 10th, says 1.-THE recent rain caused ire
mendous freshet in the Schuylkill, but the damage
TO the canals, railroads, manufactures, &c, has
been tralng. Fortunately the rain was succeeded
by cold freezing weather. or he destruction of pro-
perry would have been extensive. There is great
deal OF snow still on the mountains and another
freshet will accompany the next warm rain that
ensues. This may be safely calculated upon"
WyANDoTTE LANDs.-The lands lately coded to
the United States al Upper Sandusky, are attached
to the Consolidated Land Office, which is to be
moved from Lima, and established at Upper San
Government The land will be offered at 50 50
per acre, and if not sold may be entered at that
price. The improved lands not 10 be sold at
less than the real value In the estimation OF the SUI
pernlendents of the sale CLereland Herald.
SHOCKING WASTE TINIE.-The Virginia Legis-
lature adjourned last Tuesday. having set III days.
and passed 40 laws.
DECISION on THE BANKRUPT LAw.-We have seen
the decision of the Supreme Court, adjudging that
the bankrupt law of lS4l made no provision TO bring
case arising under it into the Supreme Court
Washington Globe.
APPOINTMENT BY THE PREsTDENr.-Ch Murray,
Purser IN the United States Navy, vice Thomas
Gadsden, resigned.
PROGRESS OF MoRMoNIsM.-The steamer Goddess
OF Licero passed mp the rlver Yesterday with about
500 Mormons on board, bound tor Nauvoo. They
are emgrants from England. Matches Free Trader,
March 20.