The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-01

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would soon become familiar with It. "How long will
1t remain r. said Vega ITS eternity ar an
seen. Taylor il encamped upon the ground ON which
he first reached the river, tongue Of land around
which the stream sweeps separating the town from
three hundred yards Of the plaza (square The ground
might perhaps have been better but the General
position and he Is fixed fate in his
The ground has been we'll entenchcd and the artillery
ca II YOU IN hss
among the nrst in the fray
"In consequences Of the late decision of the President
upon the subject Of brevet rank which degrades Gen.
Worth to colonelcy, that distinguished oicer has
dered his resignation and 10 at this post awaiting
has thrown gloom the whole army as far can
learn for Gen Worth u one Of those rare characters
as sns nd %
ION the night Of the 18th Instant Gen. Anpudia ar
rived in Matamoras and on yesterday sent q commun
cation to General Tayl or stating he did not fall back
behind the Nueces, would be held declaration of
commands this post to consider declared and to act
accordingly. Doubtless Ampuda did not wish to be
taken at his word but Gen Taylor will net be humbug
"Ccl. Cross. Deputy Quarter Master General. rode
out alone nom camp At head quarters, few days ago.
This post !: the key Of Con Taylors position her.
NECESSARY must be made In of disaster. this is
the only point to fall back upon-nor its impor tancs
SANDERS,
il charged with the duty terrifying it, and s engaged
with the small force that be furnished from two
companies Che whole garrison except employees Of the
Quarter Masters Department. in entrenching the
ground the natural features OF which are strong Capt
Sander: has offered employment to all tho Texans with
hereafter and bis skill and energy viii leave nothing
undone that can be accomplished Gan Taylors force
Is about 2Soo-Ampudias, from 5000 to 1000
LATE FROM CALRoRNIA-ARllvAL OF CAPTAIN
FREMONT AT MoNTEREY.-We had the pleasure Of
converting Yesterday with an intelligent gentleman who
arrived in town Monday, direct from California He
LETT there the 18th Of February last, by sea- tor Ma
zatian and thence proceeded TO the city Of Mexico.
on the bark Claremont, from Vera Cruz. Quite the
most important intelligence for which we are indebted
adventurous officer reached Captain Suffers
at New Helvea, about the lst of February last, with
force Of about sixty mounted men, as we are informed
new route or pass, by which California be reached
by emigrants in sixty days less time than by the old
route via Oregon This route 10 perfectly pract
cable for wheeled vehicles, and when it be
generally known, will give a renewed impetus to emil
us to point out where strikes of from the Oregon
tran or to explain its course Captain Fremont left his
Monterey on visit. We have no information Is to tho
period Of his return, the that he will pursue
The representations made to regard to the state OF
Caliornia confirm former accounts Allegiance to the
Central government OF Mexico IL almost entirely thrown
Off Since the expulsion of Gov Mchetorena the func-
Pho Pico, Californian by BIRTH we believe who holds
his ONCE by some indefinite but popular tenure The
obedience, has not reached California Our informant
saw part troops destined for this operation he
passed through Guadssjara about the 18th ult, is
his opinion that il not in the power of Mexico
impose Governor upon California; that should one be
sent there, he would be almost imme diately expelled
still the Caornans distracted dssensions among
Themselves and stability under any rule any form Of
government, 10 not to be counted upon among them.
the BY way Of Oregon Some leave his country
view IN the outset to settle there; but there Is
yet greater naux O. disappointed smisrans to Ore
lands and happier skies -Neo Orleans Pic. .apriI a.
WAR WITH MExIco.-In regard to the rumored
declaration OF war by Mexico, which created such
excitement on Monday evening, we are requested by
Capt Winde to that the statement placed upon the
received from ths Captain Of the Col Harpey The lat
ter no doubt intended convey the Of things on
me o Grands according 70 the Interpretation placed
Things little more than quasi warlike We learn that
the boats which left Monday evening went of per
concerned, that war had been declared There will be
some STIR IN the West We opne the s difused
by the boats-N o. Pic, dpnt ~
ALBANY, April %, 1876
In the Senate this morning, the honorable Senator
from Ontario presented the several Assembly bills In
behalf of ten fire insurance Offices in New York.
which sustained very heavy losses by the fire of July
last tho Senator submitted favorable report with these
bills. They will probably pass.
The Senate then passed the concurrent resolves from
the Assembly, which suggest some definite method 10
at Washington for the better orrani
Tho Senate. in Committee of the whole, listened to
delectabe observations concerning the propretv
OF erecting Lunatc Asylum in the western part Of
tnis S.sse inc committee rose without erecting the
Then the honorable the Senate named the honorable
ring the sSssuc. Of tSs Pre 1d
dent The honorable Senator from Saratoga is an ab.
sractionst The Senator asceLded to the chair with
may say that the honorable Senator upon his incum.
bency, attempted to say something but il was super.
auy and was treating the time and the body with
And the Senate after the passage Of some dminutivs
enactments, went into Executive session.
The House was in delightful minority today. The
had and much wa: done :. half dsasn Fresh
mon would do at Eton ON holiday Some private bills
were passed. and several of public nature; among 9TH
ers one to prohibit Law partners Of district attorneys
will sound here as in cases Of judges.
The House also passed the bill to amend the me.
ch.ncs lien law so that its provisions may be extended
On attempting to proceed to business this afternoon,
the House found itself without quorum and cleared
Mr Burke added with good deal Of energy here las.
night; 10 had q prsttyfair audience.
New HAVEN, April q, 1876
There was an exhibition OF the junior class of
the venerable institution Of Yale College, to-day
but owing to my late arrival, had the plea
sure Of Witnessing only the exercises Of the
afternoon. But. il may DO permitted to conclude.
from what heard and saw. ! should say the young
gentlemen who appeared in the various exercises de-.
serve great credit both for the manly style Of their
speeches and orations well NJ the graceful mama
In which they were delivered.
am told the Rev. Jeremiah Day has offered his n.
sgnaton - president which 10 to AXE esct ssr thsr
next commencement. He has, I understand been Pre-.
sident Of yale College between twenty. and thirty
yesrsi nse always been venerated BY all who wsre
ever IN any way associated with him. and that his re-
ssnaton we: heard BY all with much regret II 10 not
known believe to the public At least who will suc.
cssd him IN this very responsible and honorable once
oe vouh haze o0x~.