The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-03

their own race in Africa, where, with every oppor-
tunity, they remain stepped barbarism, and are
only step higher than the monkey creation.
With these facts, and the events taking place be-
tore in ST. Domingo, il is proved TO the sasfac-
ton OF every one. thai the position which the ne
groes occupy In the southern States of this Unon
the only one they can occupy with happiness and
fort, In the midst of community OF the white races
The social condition of the negroes in the south is
their natural condition.
SINGULAR AFFAIR ON STATEN IsLAND.-We have
received an extraordinary statement, signed by Eu-
gene Burnand, formerly resident of Staten Island,
but now of this city, giving the particulars OF some
curious transactions, IN which the names of his
uncle, (by his wfe's side,) the Rev. Ildefonor Me-
drano, formerly catholic priest there,) also Carlos
r. Hernandez, Spanish gentleman, and Miss
Mary McKeon, together with several others, appear
in remarkable and striking position. We decline
publishing the paper, because 1t involves statements
that might subject to the expense OF legal pro-
ceedngs, even if true. 1t appears, however, that
Mr.. Medrano, the clergyman, Mr. Hernandez, and
his three young children, Miss McKeon, and nurse,
all embarked board the packet ship Franconia, for
New Orleans, on Monday last Mrs Fernandez,
who is native OF this city, is LETT behind, without
state OF mind bordering on distraction.
We have heard much more, together with full
history of the origin of these transactions, but for
bear further al present. 1t seems to be
unhappy and heart-breaking affair all round-and but
for the connexen which catholic priest has in the
business, ought not to be alluded to by the press
but public teacher makes it public matter.
MUsIcAL-Leopold de Meyer, the great pianist,
arrived in this city, from Boston, on Wednesday
night last, and is on his way to Southern climate
He is somewhat recovered from the severe accident
which lately befe him in Boston, but it will be
some time before he will be able to perform in pub
llc on his favorite instrument.
The accident to his right arm was most unfor-
tunate thing tor this great artist. He had Just given
his first concert in Boston, and was beginning to
create fund OF excitement in the musical and FASH
ionabe world there. At the time of the accident,
extra trains had been arranged from all the sur
rounding towns, such Salem, Worcester, ProvI-
dence, and other places, to convey the fashionable
people to Boston, the nights Of his concerts and
thousands of tickets were sold in advance, when
this misfortune came upon him like clap of thun-
der from clear sky.
1t is probable that this great musician by his re-
cent accident, has already lost nearly $4,000. He
Is here now, and IS in fair way of recovering his
health and spirits, and intends going South for
\ few months, as far as New Orleans and will be
back here in the spring. Until then, all we can do
is to live in anticipation.
ANNEXATION OF CUBA.-The proposition to open
negotiations with Spain for the purchase of Cuba,
was Withdrawn by the member OF the Senate who
introduced 1.-THE purpose for which it was intro
duced being accomplished Mr.. Levy is Senator
from Florida. He intended, SIMPLY, to plant a seed
in early spring time that, through the course OF
warm and growing SUMNER it might grow, and
be ready for the sickle by harvest. This he has
accomplished.
The offering OF such proposition in the Senate
Of the United States, with the remarks made upon
it-and the reception it met with throughout the
country-will fasten themselves upon the public
mind, and set men a-thinking-and a-thinking-and
a-thinking, this country, and other parts Of the
world. The movement that ended In the annexa-
ton of Texas, and all other great revolutionary
movements, commenced in a similar unpretending,
ieenng and aughable way
Mr.. Levy knew what he was about and the peo-
pie also knew what Mr.. Levy was about. Both
are crammed full of knowledge
VERY LATE FROM TExAs-We have received, by
the way of New Orleans, letter from Galveston,
dated ed ult This is seven days later than before
received. Our correspondent, however, makes no
mention of the result of the late election in Texas,
tor State officers. This is great oversight. But
the letter contains the extraordinary fact that the
Nic York Herald, with President Folks message,
was the only paper received containing that impor-
tant document. We beat every newspaper estab-
lishment from here to Texas in this.
Our letter, probably came in the steamer New
York, to New Orleans, for ii is post-marked at that
city, Dec %, and the details of the news brought
by her will reach here sometime to-day or to-mor-
row, if the mails get through.
MEXICAN ArFARs.-We particularly call the atten-
ton OF our readers to our correspondence from
Washington, under the signature OF Fouche," re-
atlve to the affairs OF Mexico. The writer OF these
able letters has occnIied distinguished position
heretofore in Mexico and is personally acquainted
with those who instlgated the recent revolutions in
that country lie seems TO think that Paroles will
succeed IN the revolution which was in the bud at
the last accounts, and he also thinks that Mexican
affairs may improve unde. the government Of that
military chleftain. But what effect the revolution
will have on the negotiations which are gong on
with this country, we cannot yet tell.
ARRIVALS, &c. AT New YoRK-We give, under
the marine head in this days paper a statement OF
the arrivals OF vessels and passengers at this port in
1916. We are indebted for these statistics to Capt
Thorne, OF the revenue barge Office. 1t is a very
interesting report, and exhibits an increase in the
emigration to New York alone, of q ,957 in one
year. II is to be borne in mind, however, that the
emigration in lsa3, particularly from Ireland fell of
considerably in consequence OF the repeal effort OF
the igbeggarman; but that movement having since
somewhat died out, the emigration has gone on IN
creasing again.
SHUTTING Ur.-Several OF the locoioco orators in
the Ohio Legislature, are blazing away at Moses Y
Beach, on account OF his banking and beef opera
tons in that cnterprising State. How can you
shut up the big mouth Of that brswler 7" asked a