The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-26

On the nth instant Lieutenant Thomas Pearce r. NJ,
was the eldest of King william W., and was a
lieutenant since 1907. He had much service, and
repeatedly signalised himself by his gaantry He was
with his father in several naval American actions the
year 1885, and taken prisoner in Of these when
sailor seeing him in that condition. shot his guard and
effected his release. He in the Guerricr when she
sunk while engaging American rigste and also
board the Victory at Trafalgar Although his services
entitled to royal patronage the highest appointment he
obtained was the wardenship of Woolwch Dock-yard,
which he held until superseded by the new police who
much respected by large circle Of friends, and by all
with whom he became acquainted in his private
public character
From the London Herald, July 25]
The revenue authorities have had under their consi-
Iteration application stating that Inconvenience and
delay experienced in consequence Of baggage and
effects, unaccompaned by the propretors, arriving in
London from the Continent, in transitu for the United
Ss % hs ana 70
being forwarded 10 the port from which the exporting
vessel is to SAIL and being OF opinion that with view
to afford greater facility, the goods in question may be
removed, under the warehousing regulations upon
partial examination only in cases where the agent to
the party shall be enabled furnish endorsement of
the contents Of each package; and, respects small
quantities Of gloves in assorted packages that the land
ing surveyors or principal officers may be
authorized to pass the samc, provided that the quantity
does not exceed five dozen pairs without special sppl
cation being made to the commissioners Of the
the subject orders have been issued to the officers at
the several departments in the port Of London to govern
themselves this in future accordingly the prin
Clpal 0mcerS Oh WHrenOuSng department dock
establishment and quays having been directed take
to afford every possible dispatch in the in
question: and to observe in every instance that the letter
Of advice to the principal officers of the at the
outport place OF shipment be noted immedat and
forwarded to those places by the first post after the
minaon of the packages has taken place. in order that
delay inconvenience the part of the revenue
may arise to tho parties in the matter II will be seen
ties in transit Tor the United States, which arrives at
this port from the Continent and intended be shipped
Immediately from Liverpool or other port in more direct
uu1 tunun 1iotA with fha I1nlfa
and this partial relaxation of the strict rules Of the law
and the department in the matter in their regard 10 of
very considerable importance to the parties erned
and evnces desire the part Of the commissioners to
effect all that possibly reasonably be DONE consis
eny the due security OF the revenue for the con-
venience Of the public
The American Tariff In England.
From the London Herald. July %
The ut OF the Tariff Bill having passed tho
cited less interest in the City circles than might have
been supposed The truth seems to be- that examin
ing the details it is feared that although the scale is
poe ssedly adopted with reference only to the
II will produce. the duty 1t will impose upon all
nufactures of frstrate Importance might just well
have been imposed svowedly for the purpose Of protect
ing their domestic industry. There may however, in
this in other cases, be something in name, which,
like the chld's rattle, may be sufficient to please the
tail OF the American democracy, although II may not
acly square with the view Of ultra free traders as
not being in good keeping with the equilibrium of reel
manu- form correct judgment in such
and it will be well to await the decision Of Manches
Leeds and birmingham, before nndlly
the beraly of the Americans snuncaied in their
tariff The best informed Of the American residents
here entertain apprehension but that the bill will
pass the Senate without any material notification be.
cause, the scale stands it i'll be supported by some
of the enlightened wings and by all the fiery spirits
that move in the wake of President Polk Tho general
vie taken in the circles is that there will he
considerable enlargement Of the fall trade with the
United States on advantskeou terms provided the
kes not gutte as in every other part OF the world
at the outset
An English Account or the Dismemberment
OF Mexico.
From the Liverpool Mercury July l01
We have endeavored by careful examination Of tho
state of Mexico to prepare the public mind for the intel
gence which, from private, but perfectly trustworthy
source has just reached relative to the that
republic and its probole future relations with that Of the
of Texas was not likely to be thrown away. The COM
paratve security for person, property and commerce.,
enjoyed by all subjects of the United States presented
favorable contrast to the state of anarchy ran
ty decay into which Mexico has fallen not TO slim
uate rehec,ing cautious and peacesbe citizens, to an
endeavor attain the blessings which the power sab
ly and tranquility which the sister republic
founded, promised to those who sought the pro-
lection Of her institutions Accordingly the example OF
Texas has at some distance been followed by Yucatan
recent information warrants the belief that Ca
ornia is also about to demand admission into the Union
From Spanish letter, dated Guadalaxara March l7th
which has reached the city, and authenticated by the
Times il appears that General Urea has sent mes
States squadron cruizing off Mszatlan and San Bias
asking him he depend him and his forces to de-
clare the from Mexico and the annsxaton
Sinaloa, sonora chihuahua, Durango, and Upper and
Lever Cal ornia Probably from desire to avoid re-
sponsiby in the absence oil instructions, the repre-
sentative OF the Model Republic" has answered, ut
not time yet: have instructions from my govern
ment to commence hostilties As as receive any,
will enter into an with the Mexican general
for this purpose" There be little doubt that this
will be followed up The war party have been too
eager acquire the rich territory Of California not to
improve this golden opportunity. The slave-holdng
States will gladly embrace the presented for
their influence in the union, and depress
cOuntervailinR the ant1elavery party.
And the ambition Of the nation will be battered to the
tic to the Pacific and the prospect which the acqu son
holds out to the sangune OF ultimately reducing the
whole continent Of America to the sway Of their single
not the least Of the recommendations Of
the policy which produces. it. 1t requires no war--no
increase of taxesno sacrifices II embroils the coun-
try quarrcls with powerful states because 60
vemment interfere with the voluntary act of the
Mexican people, and their free choice to regulate their
own affairs to elect their rulers and shape their
constitution We evidently on the eve of great
changes in the aspect Of American affairs and Of events
fraught probably with important results to the COM
merce OF Europe.
The Railways OF Europe and America.
abridged from the Paris Constitutionnel
AT the close of the year lsa6 there were kos
Tor nearly miles, Of railway open to passengers in
Europe and the United States Of America The cost OF
their construction amounted the sum Of 1897 900 0O0f
or fl57 4s0 900 sterling The expense OF ko ather
than half mile Engsh) OF railway1nay be conse
quently estimated average of 24i754f and 1t we
calcua the OF population in the two quarters of
the globe Just named at a3a millions, shall ind that
capal OF I9l soc for each individual mas been ali eady
expended towards railway construction. .he capital,
YER laid constructing this distance of railway
per each individual according to the advance
ment which any particular country may have made IN
adopting this mode OF convey In Belgium II may
lie stated about 30f i0c each individual in England
74f ga Igs I'd sterliDg) in Holland Icf Sc; in Ger
many 81; in the United States, a9f 67c in France. 81
zoe. in Germany. Italy, Cuba, and Russa IN Europe
where railways have as yet made no consldersbe al
vance average OF 81 Toe II wish to arrive the
comparative Of railway construction in different
estimating such cost per ko we shall hnd
be in Belgium 26l t0of; in Great Britain 800 00Of in
Holland 2IO000f; in Germany, 100000 in the United
States II3 000 In France 335 o00f; in Denmark, 49,
O0Of in Italy 400 O0O in Cuba 100 oO0f and in Russia
$50 0O0f The following table showing the total
pense Of railway construction in the countries just named
up to the close Of the year l845 -