The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-04


citude Some wondered II he alone others would
have given their earthly wealth to have known the
hero; but all was dark and silent the tomb Captain
L. OF the Typographical engineers had visited the battle
thought important to be communicated immedstsy to
the commander n-chief On approaching tho Generals
Ing to bis cavalry and nOursa 0ns1 h.
man. alone and awake spec he fast asleep cap
n for he eat % hearty and when he
reckon you won't de old hos for Aoclock In the
mornin Listen, you hear him clean out here ~
Whom the Captain made report Of this last reoonnois-
sance, Joy and satisfaction were daused through the
camp. They knew that all was safe.
NAVAL.
We learn that the three United States government
steamers, ready ut the wharf Walnut street.
will sail on Saturday for Vera Cruz They to stop
are among those built by the transport agent r. Lo-
Esq for the quartsrmaster generals department OF
of Mexico They are all vessels for the service
to which they are destined They are named respec-
lively secretary Marcy Secretary Buchanan" and
Col Yell.
DUBLIN, May %, ls47.
Death Of Earl Besstorough His sueeessorJohn o.
nell and the Young Ireland Party--Preparatons for
the Eisctions-PohtieaL tings-Stae of the Coun-
hy-Comins -Theatricais
On Sunday last died the Earl of Bessborough Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland His remains we're yesterday
conveyed in solemn procession with the usual ceremony
and all the pomp of military and music to tho terminus
Of tho Cashel railway distance of something less than
two miles to be forwarded for interment at tho family
mausoeum, Bessborough, County Kilkenny During
his short tenement Of the Vice Regal authority those
best acquainted with his character give him credit for
the best and most benevolent Intentions but tho actual
measure of deputed power in his hands was small and
his abilities by equal to the situation and try.
ing times In which he called upon TO act His vas
the first of Irish yiceroys dying in Office sin ce
the death OF the Duke Of Rutland 1887 Whose intcr
in ,trs Of far grentsr fue was CONDUCTED
lately deceased nobleman. Lord Morpeth was Mt first
named as his probable but the talents Of the
latter were probably considered of too popular prom
nent and individual character The of Clarendon
has finally been nominated nd accepted office The &C.
vera parties In Irish politics to feel but inter-
est In the appointment with all looked upon as
ut best but oontiuuance Of the old regime and Lord
John Russell speaks OF the total abolition of the at
distant period Some the organs of the Young ire
land party catch his falling re echo them
but with different contemplation Lord John purnoses
closer amagamation; they n severance of the Union
The Old Ireland section Of repeaers held their
weekly meeting on Tuesday MIR J. oConnei, tho all
vded Into three parts audatory OF contributors and
supporters denunciations and accusations against
opponents Of the Young Ireland party and lastly an epi
sode that which should, in the estimation of most
have proved the burden of his discourse the
country. Tho rent of the week very necessary and
important item was Gao lis Cd The Young Ireland
party, ON their side are not inactive Their fortniphy
meeting Of Last week most numerously md
bly, attended, rather crowded The mention of Anne
| RIGA and her star-bespaDRled banner by Mpaphe
was greeted with the most enthusiastic cheering IN fact
America in her world is but con auerinQ ci-
ties but In the old world from whence she sprung she
Is again returning to conquer hearts and extend the
influence of her moral empire Preparations are being
made on both sides for the coming elections to take
place In few weeks rather all sides the
servativea too. arc in the field Alas poor Ireland
what time for her to solicit the free
surages OF her when the energies of tn. lower
classes broken by the ravages want and disease
and the exertions and Independence higher orders
are paralyzed by the tnat ENGLAND has he
-rOll IF .lur.l b,ll
cry These preparations, however. side are at
tended with that engrossng interest trusting zeal
which formerly were the chara terstics Of
tests The conservatives mi.trust their ancient allies
in England, and being without acknowledged leader
decided line OF policy, satisfied be able to
hold their by individual exertion in their several
localities The Cancellation Hall section Of repeaers
ad capandum, but devoted body and soul to whip
gerry and the hopes Of place. The young Irelauders
with the sincerity anu warmth YOUTH having def
selves for its attainment with sngeness of and
ability; and when their talents chastened by expe.
rence greater results may be anticipated from them
There have been two great meetings held in ireland
within the last few days, both remarkable for a similar
political feature. One in Dublin the Lord Alavor pre-
siding when, notwithstanding his protest resolution
passed, to present petition to the Queen alone
praying her summon parliament in Dublin: ane tber
In Cork where like resolution passed on the mo-
ton Of NJ j. Barry Esq These signs of the times
but still more important step has been taken in the
forward movement by the resolution which the repro
ductivc committee have come. This committee, which
organized the great January meeting of Irish nobemen
ry for their acts from that assembly have determined
10 hold permanent aud weekly meetings The name Is
and combine gentlemen Of hitherto conservative whig
repeal principles and they promise be
with very important consequences.
And to turn from politics to tho state Of the
countrythere Ia still generally through the length ana
breadth Of IT, the utmost scarcity dearness Of proy
sops but in consequence of the large and sup
plies by the friends of humanity and the remedial
measures adopted in the several localities the weekly
deaths from positive starvation are considerably a.
mir he conse Of
the famine and change and deterioration food are
fearfuly on the increase in the provinces However
the famine visitation the accounts more improyed
the population is still apparently undminished and this
statement accounted for by the fact that Skibbereen
the centre Of large union 90 600 souls that from
the country around and neighboring districts CONT
nual supplies poured into the town. occupy
place of those cut of Mention is made of one house
near what IL called the New Bridge which had been de-
populated and repeopeda dozen of times In the
try parts large packs OF dogs said to he roaming
about, and roofing up and preying upon the dead
Further particulars too revolving to mention and
similar fearful have been acted elsewhere You
will be better able to form estimate the real
TRUTH by the following extract from the of the
poor law commissioner, for the week ending ath ApriL
40 compared with the return for similar week ending
Sd April 'A7 In the former week, in the work houses
through Ireland the deaths 1897 In ~ they were
2706 During the ZANE period there is seen fearful
comparative increase Of fever and disease. The
number Of inmates during these two years a little
Sd April, al, i06 ,sss (they could contain no
more; but the numbers In the hospitals increased
from S2 to - the numbers In fever hospitals
increased from 56i to 1881 In Dublin attempt
lately made by of the local authorities to
fever sheds in the north drict of the city but the in
habitans OF tho populous neghborhood assembled and
with protestatons and threats obliged the abandonment
Of the selected site
with regard to the prospects for the future and the
stock of provisions hand contradictory statements
are made; but the prevalent and probable opinion 49,
that farmers have been obliged by their wants and
the ptng prices held out at tho commencement OF
the season. to dispose Of their stock The merchants
considerable quantities in store but In consequence
Of the great ptop not In sufficient abundance TO
diminish to any extent, prices which are SIN rising
Beef and mutton IL selling here In Dublin for lod and
I'D per pound bread MA the pound loaf aud otbor
articles II provision In the like ratio.
Win r,ysr 10 IN, coming harvest the accounts from
In, provinces me non such crops are down as bear
ing most cheering and promising appearance but these
nrs nrncipov cereal and green crops not the usual
food of the people calculation has appeared contain
ing AN estimation Of the number OF fields planted with
noatoes this year last for milee In AL drec
lions round skibbereen, from whcncs 1t appears that