The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-19

not by making war on the Protestants. For two
hundred and fifty years, in Europe, tho Catholics
made war on the Protestants, and gained nothing
1.-The Catholics OF the United States will profit by
those errors ut the present day-and if the Profess
tant societies in this country -wise they will
also profit by the errors of their ancestors, as
well.
| PRACTICAL PATRIoTIsM-NKw YORK PILors-
All Of the splendid fleet of pilot boats and news
clippers that have for several years past beaten
every thing that floated in bringing early foreign
news to this paper, are now at the service of the
government, to aid in bringing the Mexican war
to glorious and successful termination. The pi.
lots of this port, in body, have presented them
selves and their beautiful vessels TO the govern
ment, as volunteers, to be used in any service the
government may see fit-with the exception of
one or two, which viii be retained on the regular
cruizng station, to look out for foreign news as
heretofore, or to defend the port if circumstances
should require it.
We are informed that the pilots Of the port of
New Orleans have adopted the same course, and
like their brethren in New York, hold themselves
in readiness for any emergency.
This is the right kind of spirit, and reflects un-
speakably high honor on our hardy pilots, particu-
larry as they have been suffering for years
past under great injustice, that was en-
tailed on them by the malevolence, of
their opponents-men who don't know the
smell OF gunpowder or the butt end Of mus
ket from tho muzzle thereof. Glory TO the pilots.
Will the underwriters show any spunk Will
the Chamber Of Commerce go to the wars
Como, gentlemen, show your hand.
TROUBLE IN THE CAMr-The New York Globe.
and one or two other democratic journals, appear
to be very bitter in opposing MIR. Marcy, Secro-
tary OF War, and Mr.. Bancroft, Secretary Of the
Navy. We have not an exceedingly high opinion
of Mr. Marcy. OF Mr.. Bancroft we think highly;
but we think those journals who are enjoying tho
administration pap, ought to behave better to-
wards the cabinet than they do. This is no time
to find fault with errors that cannot be remedied
particularly by those who fodder at tho public
crib. Mean creatures they must be.
Mrs. CRoss.-We have been informed that
there is no truth in the rumor which has been
circulated in most Of the papers, affirming the
death of the above lady, widow Of the lamented
Colonel Cross. She is still living in Washington
city, though overwhelmed with affection at the
loss she has suffered
fish military officers at present at Towards
Hotel, from Canada, is Arthur Lennox Peel, Esq,
of the SD regiment, second SON of the Right Hon.
Sir Robert Peel, Baronet
INTERESTING FROM THE PAclFIc.-We are in
debted to Capt Harvey, of the ship Mississippi, Of
Baltimore, for variety ofimportant shipping and
other intelligence. Capt. Harvey left his ship at Cal
lao, the Pacific, about thirty days ago. crossin g
over the continent by land to Panama, whence he
came on here, via Jamaica and Havana, in the
bark Rapid.
The United States frigate Congress, Commodore
Stockton, arrived at Calas, April l4th--all well.
AT Valparaiso the people are busy with the APP
preaching election Of President, Deputies, and
Senators. Don Manuel Bunes is the popular
candidate for President Of Chill.
The M,cnria, Of the 18th March, contains a
long article on the Anglo-Hspano-Americano
Union, and says it has been long time convinced
that this union (viz.: the union Of Mexico with
the United States) is inevitable. In confederation
Of its argument, translation is given of an edi-
torial of the Ne,r York Herald, in which, some
months ago, this union was suggested and sup
ported by many arguments. Time has since de-
veloped, and begun almost to realise, what then
was but theory i is not the first time, by
many, that the Herald has prognostcated, and, it
may be said, prepared, with singular foresight,
coming events" on the great horizon Of politics.
Don M Corvallo has been despatched from the
CHILEAN Republic on an important and delicate
mission to the United States government At Wash
ington. He set sail from Valparaiso on the 9th
The elections are carried on with much bitter
ness and asperity of feeling. The opposition has
resorted to FORCE and raised rebellion in Santa
CO. On the 9Th March that city was put under
martial law, and declared to be in state Of siege.
Apnn ttno tnia ~ Vol leo hos
ceived orders from his government to cease all
diplomatic relations with the Gillian government
This event has excited much speculation and
alarm. Seine troubles exist between the two
governments, relating to the trans-Andine COM
merce between them, which, it appears, are
serious enough to npprehend the breaking out of
hoshGties. Rosas seems to be quarrelsome
fellow.
The War with Misunderstanding In Wall
| An adjourned meeting was advertised to take
place in front of the Exchange, Wall street, yes
terday, with a view to adopt the necessary steps
to organize corps of volunteers to aid in the pro-
sent war with Mexico, and to adopt the necessary
steps for the prosecution of the same. The meet
ing was called for two O'Clock, but at the hour
appointed there were but faw persons in attend
ance. AT about halfpast two o'clock, there were
assembled pretty large crowd of persons in front
| OF the Exchange, on the street. No chairman, Sec
rotary, or other officer having appeared, there
was considerable murmurng amid the crowd
amid cries of "who convened the meeting ~
what is it all about 7" and several such queries
AT length,
Gro. WAsHISoror DIXON came forward and ascsnded
tho table at which were sitting few reporters He
was received with cheers He said he had been forced
into the position in which he had been placed and wish
edto give them correct statement Of the mistake lie
had waited for time IN the expectation Of hearing
some patriotic orator but had come forward but
mono had come England was playing deep, design.
ing game at present. and Americans should be alive 10
their true ntersss and the interests Of their country
After dwelling on tho importance of making strenuous
effort In the present struggle and calling on all true pa
trots now to provo their devotion to their country and
liberty Mr. Dixon introduced to the audience an old
who made remarks about free schools After this
Mr.. HoLMEs forward and said, have not had the