The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-27

Banner in accompaniment with the band and the meet
S. large number Of volunteer toasts were offered,
which we leave suteE ~ OF room and time.
Our Mexican Relations.
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
From the Albany Argus, Dec. 2AJ
So many and contradictory statements respecting this
arm in service. have appeared in different pa
pers that have taken pains to gain correct des-
conyor.aut with the subject at the Watervet Arsenal
where the materiel has been chiefly prepared for the
two batteries designed to operate in Mexico Each
OF these batteries consists OF six IL FOUNDER bronze how
tzers, made with extreme lighness and ak carriages
constructed as to be susceptible of packing upon
horse mule. The howzer weighs about 40 pounds.
The carriage is Of similar weight, and two chests with
ammunition, vary only very few pounds from the
Of its receiving either the howitzer the carriage
ammunition chests carrying each eight rounds Of spher
horse does not exceed 40 pounds which carried most
compacty and securely as is shownby Geographic H.
lusration which was politely presented to me at the
Arsenal In the artillery Of our army, this has
been introduced and is understood that the Ex
ecutve has lately authorized corps to be by
that corps who alone have had any practice with this
peculiar description of artillery. Accordingly, two
struction whence they will embark for Mexico it il
supposed early in January the first under the command
of this CORPS is to act artillery in positions where
heavier batteries could not be established in dees.
narrow passages, mountain gorges Be- &c. from which
marching army. The effect Of this light artillery or
its power Of endurance would not be sufficient render
very valuable for general servi'e in the field but
mountainous districts where thu movement Of hsd bat
teres would necessarily be tardy. and difficult. i
not quite hi%prsshcasis the moanssn guns would
advancing with CELEBRITY and pouring their fires Of the
most destructive missiles upon an enemy, who other.
wise might post himself in apparent security to dispute
the passage of our troops The compactne and sim
plcity Of the equipage Of the mountain artillery is
deemed very superior to either of the French the
English The packsaddle for instance is identical for
the three purposes OF the gum the carriage
saddle is made for each Of those particular aud
the carriage besides being packed .may likewise be
oy a,a sSs 81 & @
purpose shafts accompany the carriages which, In pack
ing detached and carried upon the horse. on which
the howitzer is mounted. The whole arrangement Of
the gun carriage ammunition and equipment exceed
ngiy compact, neat and ingenious Attached to this
corps it is understood to be the intention Of the War De-
parfment to organize Rocket Corps for service in tho
field This, likewise is novel to service, but for
many has been considered important branch
of the ordnance in the British army where the
ton and service of war rockets have been perfect and
who have attended to the subject that their use in Mex
leo will be attended with equal success. The ntroduc
ton Of recent improvements in this proectie has added
very considerably to its desructveness by increasing
its accuracy OF flight 1t 10 by awaiting ourselves Of
every improvement in the means OF war, that may
hope to shorten its duration, by increasing the effect
which such improved means very certainly promises and
it is equally credable to the department that devses
who compose the for its ultimate service and
to the Secretary OF War; whose vigilance seems to be
Constantly excited directed to
circumstance and that offers any increase to the
advantages and efficiency OF our military service
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
From the Norfolk Beacon Dec. 23J
The u. s. ship Southampton towed from the
Naval anchorage to the Navy Yard yetsrdsy BY the
with part Of the sss chains ssres &c., saved from the
wreck of the sloopof war Boston.
The Naval Court to enquire into the loss Of the U
brig Tru1ton. closed its examinations Mona ay and
adjourned sine die Its decision will not transpre until
announced by the Department
NEWS FROM PoRT LEAvENwoRTH.
From the ST. Louis Republican, Dec. III
that Csp whG wa sose
for the payment of the troops &c., in New Mexico left
Fort Leavenworth on the 9Th ns under military escort
of twenty Captain Clary, Of the Qusrtermasters
Department furnished every facility in his power, to
safe and speedy passage Of the funds to santa Fe
II his opinion that they will DO able TO the plains
in safety although very advanced period Of the
son for such an expedition
the sh instant although looked for hourly
consequently there nothing later than the nteli
gence brought by Dr. Vaughn, and which we published
Capt Cary, who has been in charge of the Quarter.
masters Department at Fort Leavenworth arrived in this
city day or two since.
FROM YUcATAN.
The latest dates received at Vera Cruz from Yuca,an
of the 18th November. No positive information
had been received from Merida, but II expected that
the late ofhat city caused disur
senores Barbachano (the Governor) and Montero
We cannot find any particulars about this pronunamen
TO in the papers before We may hear further
accounts Of 1t In day or two.
CoLuMBus, O., Dec, 7, 1el6.
Meeting Of the Lesisiature Speaker-7 The Senate and
the House-Oh Politics Whigs snd Democrats vork'
ing for the Presideney-.fnriefy for the Prssidenfs
Messagc
The Legislature convened hers to-day and has Just
;1~k;o In boQ J>~rc
GRAFT was present, whilo two wings absent and,
consequently, the unterrhed" have elected all the off,
GERS of that body Mr. Ods of the Fairfield and Pcka-
way district received Is votes for Speaker of the Sc
nate and chosen. Mr. Ford, Speaker last year. and
an excellent officer. received Is whig votes, and
vote from the party was thrown away. Tho cleo
ton of Mr. Olds Is deserved tribute of respect to the
abIest democrat Id the Senate. He 10 we'll worthy the
place. and will honoraby discharge the duties thereof
Mr. Bresin, the new clerk and who received the
number votes as that given Tor the Speaker editor
Of the Seneca .4dverfser, leading democ attic paper.
and young who has deserved the good will Of his
You may be that this prompt organization of
the Senate 10 a matter Of moro than ordinary
quence. The Senate stands Is democrats to 10 wings,
and ever since the election was held has been the De-
termination Of the wings to contest the seat Of the
Der elect from Wayne county They hoped to throw
him at the very beginning Of the session. and the
organization should be madethough how, believe IL
would have puzzled themselves to say. Then report
asserts they intended to dsplace the Senator from STARK
county and give his TO their candidate. Had
they succeeded the Senate would stood 20 wings l6
democrats and what would have rendered their
apont Of Importance the fact that the Senator's
elected this year hold their places for two years and tho
supremacy Of the wings in the Senate would have been
rendered all but certain during that time. But all their
hopes have been blastcd, and fortunately So in my
opinion the democrats determined not TO submit
to their attempt to set aside their men, and the
quences might have been of the serious charscter
In the House. the wings have elected their candidates
Mr.. Cutler, the member from Washington county was
chosen Speaker receiving 80 votes Mr.. Vallandigha am
democrat, received 81 votes whig clerk has also
been elected but the candidate On the hrs
ballot, there choice, Mr.. swirl Irregular whg)
being defeated by a few members Of his own party
throwing their votes for Mr. squier, editor Of the C-
Gothic Gaxeue: On the second ballot, Mr. squicr was
chosen, tho democrats dropping their candidate,
regarded triumph the abolition wings, though
how democrats could give their support to man who u
distinguished for his bitter abuse Of Senator Allen
than for anything else IL than cen account LOT
But Il IA hardly xnfh yrhile 10 even aude TO the mani