The New York herald., 1844-07-19

said the military had no right there; he appeared to be-
excited or inoxicafed think, the military had NOT
nrsd could have drawn the persons of the ground in
From Philadelphia Papers of July 1871
All is quiet now in Philadelphia. The military
parade our streets, but we cannot think that we
shall again need their valuable services. The riot
ers are being arrested daily, owing to the handsome
reward offered Tor them, and if II be possible 10 get
impartial petit jures, II is extremely likely that n
otins will most efectually be put an end TO in TIM
city. This is truly gratifying, and we only hope
that incendary spirits will do nothing more to pro-
woke dscord, or TO embltter the feelings of one
Christian sect against another Why cannot all
live in peace and harmony?
The direct cost of quelling the riots Of so fre-
quent occurrence In our city can be reached and is
fully appreciated by the taxpayers of the county,
for they have the amount to pay, and not only the
reaestate holder, but cry Individual who pay
participates in this payment, all able TO form
pretty correct idea OF the onerous exaclion There
is another item In the account, however which is
not SO easily ascertained, and one which is too FIRE
quenty lost sight OF altogether We allude to the
loss OF trade and business 10 our citizens
We meet many Individuals who complain of he
ing comparatively without business, and all know
that large proportion of the trade of the city has
been at least temporarily cut of. We have heard
OF cases OF merchants driven to other cities for
their purchases who have found il difficult to have
their goods sent by way of Philadelphia, to pass
over our public works, thus not only losing to our
city the business which would otherwise stop here
but affecting the state revenues bv lessening the
transportation of the state works These are facts
which should be spoken OF aud considered. The
loss to Philadelphia, by the two last riots by loss
OF business to our business men, we have no doubt
reaches millions OF dollars! This is large sum- but
minute calculation on a very moderate estimate
OF the business of every man, from the wholesale
merchant down TO the individual whose only capi.
tai his daily TOLL (and the day aborer in for
his tull proportion OF the sacrifice,) will show an
aggregate loss as great as we have stated it, and
which, occurring by either OF the calamities of
flood or fire, would excite the wonder and enlist
the sympathles OF the whole civilized world. The
damage to our system of government in the loss OF
reputation, is beyond estimate, and will require
years of sober observance OF law to repair it.
LATER FROM MExIco.-The U. s. frigate Poto-
mac arrived at Pensacola on the 9th instant, with
advices from Vera Cruz to the 2Sth ult inclusive
We left the U. s. revenue cutter Woodbury. there
waiting for an instalment (o about $l25OO) Of the in
demny secured to our citizens by the treaty with Mex
CO; and which was due en- the lst of June but is with.
held by President Santa Anna until he shall be apprised
Of the fac of the annexation treaty before Senate
In the event Of actual ation-or some well
informed people believe during the tendency of efforts
on the part OF our government to effect it, the Mexican
President determined pay no more nstaments Of the
indemnity He is said to found his refusal on the plea
that of between two nations abrogates
all treaty stipnations that may have previously been
binding on either and the Mexican government having
soemny proclaimed to the world that she will consider
the fact of annt xaton virtual declaration Of war
"
forts OF our government, by negotiation otherwise
bring about an annexation assuming belligerent at
titude towards herr she deems herself fully justified
snspending the fulfment of her treaty obligations
until we put an end to quasi war" which, she alleges
our government wsging against her Notwithstanding
not be surprised it, taking counsel from the better part
valor he were to pay the present instamen without
journed without authorizing the annexation of Texas
this sessionprovded always that he raise the wind
to meet the payment.
army destined for the recovery of the department Of
Texas. Gen. Woll, who has long commanded in that
region will not it s thought take his supersedeas very
kindly And as Gen Urea s said already be in revolt
in the state Of Sonora aud Canales more than dsaected
Santa Anna may find work enough occupy all his lei
sure moments and spare troops nearer home than Texas
The moment however that ne evnces the slightest luke
warmness in the all absorbing Mexican hobby of recov
ering Texas the elements OF opposition his rule will
be concentrated to him from the presidency at least
dozen chefains having fixed their eyes and hearts in
teny upon that gitterng prize OF the political ssprants
OF that afflicted country.
THE FLoops The ST. Charles (Mo.) Advertiser
says incalculable injury has been done to the bot
tom lands in that vicinity by the heavy depos of sand
during the recent high rise Missouri and Mississippi
rivers We learn that most Of the richest bottoms this
State have been ruined in that way the sand being in
some instances five feet deep.
Inc bayou sara Ledger OF saturday last says that
Our town, with the exception Of the squares fronting
Immediately on the river between the Bayou Sara and
Principal street. is fairly inundated Some families have
already left their dwellings aad others preparing to
follow Altogether, the prospect is uncomfortable enough,
for when the water leaves the action the the
deposit Of vegetable and other matter will scarcely fail
produce death dealing pestlsnce among citizens 1t
will be miracle if they escape"
The New Orleans Picay une OF the 10th instant says
that the water in the river opposite that city yeste
day an inch and half higher than it has been before this
year. We had the curiosity to to Algers
look upon the swollen tide of the great Father of Wa
ters and the sight is indeed fearful To the
broad surface OF the turbd rapid stream high
than the pavements of the Streets whichare protected
from by levee that the waters already nearly overop
may well strike stranger extraordinary and
citizen as fearful The quantities Of drift wood
which flow past you give passable indication Of the i'm
rspidy Of the current, and when you consider
in connection with this the known depth Of the river Il
is fearful to contemplate the ruin which
from crevasse Poor Algers looks submerged alrea
dy that apparently little harm would to her were
she entirely overown But this is the appearance only
the reality would be signally different.
Collector OF New Orleans.
SIR
l read with surprise an anonymous letter, dated
New Orleans, July 9Th, 1874, signed IS. w." and
published in yesterday Herald, commenting upon the
recent appointment OF Thomas Barrett Esq Collector
Of New Orleans, and speaking OF his character
chant and ntleman in terms which every citizen Of
New Orleans knows to be false II is true that
rttt is Irishman by BIRTH and for many years
chant Of high standing and character in the city Of New
Orleans true that Mr. Barrett in with thou
sands Of the first merchants o this country became
solvent but it is not true that bankrupt he lost his
charac integrity and a hrh. m and honor.