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day oflanding, March 9th, ia sixty-6vs persons
killed and wounded

day Of landing, March 9th, ia sixty-fvs persons
killed and wounded
OFFICERS KILLED
Capt John r. vinton, I'd artillery; Captain
Alburtis, I'd infantry Midshipman T. B. shu'
brick.
OFFICERS WOUNDED.
1t. Col. Dickinson of South Carolina volun-
teers, severely; Lieut. A. s. Baldwin, navy,
slightly; Lieut. Delozin. I'd infantry, slightly;
Lieut.. Lewis Neil, I'd Dragons, severely.
All the wounded are doing we'll
Of the Mexicans the slaughter is said TO have
been immense.
The commanding General was stationed in the
CITY, while his second in command held the
Castle.
Their regular force was about 5000, and they
had about the same number of irregulars. Out
side the city was Gen. La Vega, with a force of
from six to ten thousand cavalry
Col Harvey, with between two and three
hundred United States dragons, charged on
and repulsed this immense force, with terrible
carnage, scattering them in all directions.
They had barricaded bridge to protect them
selves, but our artillery soon knocked away this
obstacle, and gave Harney's command chance
at them.
In the attack on the town and Castle, only our
smaller vessels, drawing not over nine feet, were
available. But few shot and shells were thrown
into the Castle. the attack being mainly upon the
town.
None of the enemy's missiles struck our YES
sells, and midshipman Shubrick, who was killed,
was serving over battery shore.
With the loss Of the city, the hopes Of the
enemy fell, as they bad not provisions enough in
the castle to sustain protracted siege.
The Princeton is commanded by Capt. Engle.
AS she sailed from Vera Cruz, CON- Corners
flag was saluted from the Castle of Juan de Ulda;
the Commodore is passenger on board, having
been relieved by Commodore Perry before the
commencement of operations.
The Princeton having landed the bearer of dos
patches for Washington, and Col. Totten, sails
Immediately for Philadelphia Uia Havana.
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NEW YORK HERALD.
New York, Sunday, April IL, ls47.
Tue Capture OF Vera Cruz and the Castle Of
San Juan d'Ulua.

Our special and extraordinary express, whic h
We have had arranged for some time past on the
Southern line between Philadelphia and New
Orleans, arrived at Philadelphia yesterday morn
ing at o'clock, from whence the news which
il brought. transmitted TO our Office by te le.
graph.
II contained the glorious intelligence that the
city Of Vera Cruz and the Castle of San Juan
and that the stars and stripes of the United States
ofAmerica wave over these two strongholds OF
the enemy. We were prepared TO witness an
excitement on the arrival of this intelligence,
but we had no idea that it would be so ardent
and enthusiastic il was.
The moment the news was announced, every
kind of business was suspended. The Juror was
actually terrific Joy, patriotism and satisfac-
zion were pictured on every countenance. Our
cirizens exchanged congratulations-all were
eager to impart the glorious news to their neigh
bors-our shipping, steamboats,, public hotels,
newspaper establishments, and places of amuse-
ment, were decorated with flags In fine, every
consideration forgotten but the last brilliant
achievement Of the American arms.
BY reference to another column, it will be per-
ceived that public meeting was held yesterday
at the Merchants Exchange, and committee
appointed to take into consideration, and recon-
mend a public demonstration in honor of the
event. Without waiting for report, we took
the liberty of Illuminating the whole of our spa
cious establishment last evening.
Various comectures were afoat yesterday as to
the effect which the capitulation of these two
places will have on the government and people of
Mexico, and what would be the future move
nents Gen. Scott and the troops under his COM
mand. AS to the first, the general opinion was
that peace will Immediately follow-that nego-
tiations will be opened within short time. In
regard to the movements Of Gen. Scott, we can
inform our readers reliably, that after garrison
ing Vera Cruz and the castle with tho Louisiana
troops, he will move to Jaapa, a healthy position,
and wait the course of events
If propositions for peace be not Immediately
made, he will march to the capital on that route,
while old Rough and Ready advances on the
San Louis route.
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The losses exceed the insurance for the year
The Memphis Insurance company, with only twenty
i've per cent Of Its capital paid in has declared dvi
dend of fifteen per cent for tho year. the whole stock
The Indiana State Journal of the 3lst ult contains
long and interesting report from Mr. Merrill President
of the Madison and indianapolis Railroad Company up
on the condition Of this important Improvement He
supposes the entire work will be finished by the LIST of
July next and should b. he says the reghts the
rent year will be 1000 tons tho In and passengers
$4,000 in number and tho aggregate receipts $4,000
And In ensuing years he estimates the earnings at $780,
900 to 100000 The profits of tho work. far he states
ut IN per cent year and thinks the prospect that
they will rather increase than diminish
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Navigation OF the Ohio River.
MONEY MARK ET.
Saturday. April lO-6 p. M.

The stock market opened little better this morning.
but before the adjournment Of the first board prices fell
of fraction The market however, closed at slight
advance on yesterdays prices. The sales were to q
moderate extent.
The packet ship Sheridan brought $4,000, st. Pat
rick $4,000. The Cornea, arrived this morning with
$l45, 500, to Brown Brothers & Co.
The Norwich Conn. Fire Insurance Company have
declared a dividend of Eve per cent
We understand that the bids from this city FOR tho
loan Of slsOoo,0o0, amount 10 moro than twenty
millions and that the bids from all amount to
than forty millions Of dollars This does look
much like the government going begging for money.
It Is supposed that the bids range from par per
cent premium.
The annexed Is comparative statement Of the open
ing Of tho Hudson river for the past ten years -
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Thoatricals.

PARK THEArRE.-Mr. Walack appeared again Last
evening at the Park In Don Caesar De Bazan and FIRE.
derrick In the comedy Of " Ernestne" There tol-
cradle good house. and all went of in capital order The
week has been one Of excellent entertainment and the
managers have been apparently well repaid for their
effort to give to their patrons agreeable amusement To-
night Mr.. Wallack takes benefit, and WILL
doubt find substantial cause to congratulate himeelf
and remember that he has here many very many warm
friends whose manner Of receiving him his Arst ap-
during the present engagement was only In
dcation Of what they willing to do when called up
In their turn to contribute for his benent well
their own The beneficiary will appear In the charac-
ters Of Rola in the tragedy Of Pizarro" and Freder
lex In Ernestinc"
BowERY THEArRE-The patrons Of the Bowery con-
tnue to attend every night to witness the Nsiad
Queen" which Is without exception the most splendid
fair put forth the American stage. They do
not satisfied with with witnessing 1t twice.
but 60 every night In addition to the Naiad Queen
the manager promises to revive the thrilling drama Jack
Sheppard" with the original and produce it on
Monday evening, after the Naiad Queen This IL en-
terprise and lberaty unexampled, even by Mr. Jack.
son 1t will be duly appreciated by the public, who are
never slow to reward energy when properly directed
The comedy Catching an Heress" will also be played
This Is bill more attractive than any we have
BowERv C,scus.--This place Of amusement has been
very well patronised during tho week past and grows in
favor with tho public every day Mr.. Kemp's fsats
tonsh and amuse all who behold them, and tho eques-
tran performances are excellent and much admired.
The manager puts forth bill for Monday better If pos
sibe, than any he has yet Issued. Kemp will perform
feat before performed here. He will 20 round the
. globe which no will move with his feet lie
and Miss Jesselyne viii perform in the Harlequin
frolics Mr. Charles Howes win give some daring exhibit
tions the flying rope variety other amusements
also offered.
General Tom Thumb has again visited u.s. to remain a
few days previous to his departure for Baltimore Wash
ington, Richmond and Boston 1t should be borne in
mind by the curious that the General is the only
of his exceedingly diminutive proportions In the
world See advertisement Of American Museum, in
another column.
Mr. Leonard the Irish comedian has been engaged at
the st. Charles theatre, New Orleans.
The Adephi In Boston. it Is thought from present in
dicatons, will BIO entirely successful They are now
playing the burlesque Cherry and Fair STAR to full
houses, and most respectable audiences
Henry Pacide, the great comedian Is engaged at the
National Theatre Cincinnati where he appeared the
9th inst, In Grandfather Whitehead"
Mr. Kean played at the st. Charles N. o., Satur.
day evening the Sd nst at the benefit Of Mrs Farren
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It viii be observed that In the past twelve years the
river has opened twioe in February, timos In
March, and three times In April The anxiety to ct
breadstuRs into this market from s ANTERIOR never
greater and the river remaining clsapA long made
peculiarly unfortunate.
One hundred and eghty-two bales and cases Of do
nestle cotton goods exported from Boston In tho
month Of March, and for the previous nine months
oO4 bales and cases making an aggregate for the ton
months Of 23s6 against 26s42 for tho corresponding
period last year.
The annexed table exhibits the losses In tho city of
Boston, by fire. in each month In the year 1885, and tho
amount of insurance -
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City Intelligence.

THIS EMPIRE CLUB.-This patriotic band paraded tho
oity last evening with torches and fine band of music
which played several envoning airs during the march
When passing the Herald office they discharged guam
tty of Roman Candles and other descriptions Of fire.
works which added much TO tho brilliancy of lu
mination. The Club under tho command Of Mr.
John Austin and made tho demonstration In honor Of
the captulation Of Vera Cruz and San Juan dc Ulua
The WEArHER.-The clerk of the weather. yester-
day. kicked up dust and tho wind blew heavily in the
course OF the day We had heavy threatenngs Of
rain and thunder storm The wind moderated q good
deal up TO ~ o'clock
FIHE-Thc roof Of tho gas house at Of Centre
and Canal streets took fire about O'Clock yesterday
morning. II was promptly put out.
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Musical.

ITALIAN OPERA-" Lucretia Borgia' performed
night at Palmos and most happy to notice
the fact that 1t admirably performed Benedict
has in great measure, recovered, and sang
like himself Pico gave her celebrated drinking song in
most excellent manner and tone. 1t is charming
thing and who sings 1t like Pco! Bar has improved
upon her former representation Of Lucreza and Bcne
ventano was perfectly at home In the Duke Alfonso
His performance In the first Of the second ell
cited great applause The between Bnrli, Bene-
drtti and Beneventano In the third act loudly
corcd and repeated to the delight Of tho audience Be-
the third and fourth acts beautiful duo between
pco and Benedict, and two choruses, introduced
Altogether, the opera well given and well received
1t will be repeated on Monday night
CHRsrY's MINSTREL, viii continue their immensely
popular concerts at the Mechanics Hall for week
longer which will positively be their last in this city,
they cannot forego their engagements elsewhere for
longer period.
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CITY TRADE REPORT.

NEW YonK, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, April 10.
The arrival Of seven days later from Liverpool
brought by tho Washington Irving, at Boston, had
tendency to unscttle the market There seemed to be
discrepancy Of opinions with regard to the purpot
Of the news far breadstufrs were concerned In
this respect some merchants viewed tho news favor
able light, and considered prices were maintained
than they anticipated, owing to tn sxirting.in
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Police Intelligence.

Arrest Of Fugitive from Jusiiee-Oaacer James w
Pierce of Boston, and officer Austin Of this city arrested
yesterday morning, desperate looking chap BY the
name of Thomas Mooney, whom the officers found in
den " in Water street, on charge Of robblng man
in Boston, Of $1,000 in bank bills together with gold
that about the 10th Of February last, th. Mooney,
together with cab driver, called Lot Boshy,
under pretencc Of driving Mr.: Hartman home,
took him out Of town on tho fremont road
it being in tho night time stopped the cab seised Mr.
Hartman by the throat and compelled him deliver up
the above Of money and watch and then made their
escape Boshy shortly afterwards arrested and Is
now IN jail In Boston, and Mooney made his escape to
this city and thus managed TO evade the efforts Of the
police, until caught yesterday by the above officers The
Pierce without rcquison; consequently MIR, Pierce
left In the o'clock boat having the prisoner In custody
Barelo,y.-Thc blacksmith shop occupied By Mr.
Conklin Hoyt, No 363 Rivngston street, was broken
stolen, valued at $50. No arrest.
.arrest Of too Sneaks"-Ofacers Mansfield and
Crcgcr ofthe 18th ward arrested on Friday two young
.nssks called Bill Watson alias Gen Warren" and
Bill Cling .ss sas Of sns'ses n,
afternoon last breaking open bureau drawor. stealing
thsrofrom sia in money. Justice Timpson locked them
Ssiiimg Obscene Books.-ofncers Doyle and Parrison
Of the 4h ward arrested yesterday young man by the
IN tho vssbus or tho House. Offering
sale obscene books he was conducted before Justice
Drinfsr end in default Of bail in $780, he commit
ssss;ins WsteA.-omosr o'Bnsn, Of the 9Th ward
arrested yesterday woman called Elissbeth Mcdonald
S psy q Rss prniss s.s for
Psin Lsve.nt..-ome.r Psndervnl. Of the ist ward,
Looked up for trial Edward Brown brought up for
s s SMITH Issr:d a1S y IN r 3 S:
Timpson Jacob Bule. John 0llen, and Chester Reder
were all arrested on charge Of stealing 50 20 from
sa girl as she passed along the street Committed by
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CANADA. Major General Charles Gore has
been appointed to succeed Major General Sir
Charles Hope, AS commander-in-chief OF the British
forces In Canada, after April LIST. General Cores son,
Lent James Core has been appointed his aid-ds-camp.
Hs expected TO arrive here III the British steamer
being now Ut Halifax.
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Sporting Int llirence.

NHw ORLEANS RAcEs.-Louisiana Association Jockey
Club-Eclipse Course Carrolton-Sprng Meeting, l647.
Third Day, Thursday, April lM-The Louisiana Asso-
citation Purse $3O0-Ten per cont. added-Two milo
heats
A. L. Bingaman's gr. Sally Ward, by John R.
0rymes; , years. ............ 64ll
A. Lecomte Co.'s CHI m lsee Turner, by Levi
athan, dam by stakeholder; years -. ol6a
Duncan F. Kenners b. IN. Night Breeze, by
imp. Leviathan, dam by Sir Archie years. 4
W. J. Minors b. m. Sleeping Maggie, by imp.
Glencoe, dam Betscy Malone years. 2 2ro.
Belshazzar dam by stockholdOr years. =. sro.
Kirkland Harrison's b. h. Reckless, by Steel,
dam Miss Belt 6 years. .......... sdr.
T. B. Pondexter's CHI. m. Marietta, by Priam,
dam Canary, by Sir Charles years. ..... dist
TiIne-3:49]s-347R-346-
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L. Colbert, Importer, Late Of AT Ia Grand
st. wshe: 70 inform hi: cuoms and the public that he has
assorted stock Of Lace Goods in general comprising real Va
with other articles such kid gloves nses white
and black veis. linen cambria HANDKERCHIEF &c. at which
select for themselves. q
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81 For Diamond Pointed Gold Pens In Silver
Pencil CsseA-Those who Gold Pens get the same
article Of j. w. Creation CO. II Cedar street 81 thar
Other: are selling for 81 Is Purchasers Of Gold Pens both
prisirg Pens Of every description from Levi Browns Premium
Pen down to the qualities Every facility 10
mining their relative merits.
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Several gentlemen called to address the meet
ing, but coming forward. the resolutions were
unanimously adopted, without discussion.
And the meeting then adjourned.
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ARRIVAL

TELRoRAPzz1c FROM BOSTON.
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James q. King,
J. Green Pearson,
q. A. Worth,
{. w. Lawrence,
Prosper M. WetInoro,
Isaac Townsend,
Francis B. Cutting,
w. w. Deforsst,
r. H. Ludlow,
N. Weed,
James Brown,
Lockwood De Forrest,
A. q. Phelps,
= David 8. Miller,
Stephen Croker,
Samuel NJ. Fox,
Drake Mills,
d. & A. Kingsland & Co.
Reuben Withers,
VIM. Barton,
J. 8. Bogart,
David Ogden,
VIM. M. Clark,
A. X. Foster,
J. L. Aspinwall,
LII. Sturgcs,
r. e. Mccormick,
Geo. Godfrey,
Henry E. Davies,
VIM. 8. Connely,
Andrew Warner.
Charles w. Sanford,
George P. Morris,
Amos Howes,
forms.
chosen;
Mt.
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uIupuent buccos6 Oh the uel
A. II. Mickle,
Schuyler Livingston,
w. 8. Wetmors,
James Lee,
Chs Aug's Davis,
Joseph Lawrence,
d. 8. Kennedy,
John A. Stevens,
L. B. Shepard,
L. c. Benedict,
Townsend Harris,
l.. Burr,
Mortimer Livingston,
Joseph Hoxie,
Edward prime,
John Ward < Co.,
BENZ. r. Winthrop,
q. H. Moore & Co.,
w. Whitlock, jr.,
YIN. Cnamperialn,
VIM. Barnewal,
NJ. o. Roberts,
Francis w. Edmonds,
o. D. F. Grand,
L. B0onen Graves,
VIM. P. Wright,
Robert Emmett,
Frederick Schuchard,
Charles +. Anderson,
George Douglass,
Benz. Rqynor,
John A. Underwood,
J. Addison Thomas,
Ahraham M Cozxana-
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TELEaRAPHIc FROM PHILADELPHIA.
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carry into effect the above
Hon. A. II. Mickle, Mayo
James Brown,
Edward Prime,
Prosper NJ. Wetmore,
J. Addison Thomas,
c. w. Lawrence,
VIM. c. Bryant,
l.. Is. Shepard,
Moses Taylor,
T. II. Hyatt,
VIM. C.. Bouck,
Jos. l.. White,
w. w. Campbell,
James Brooks,
Philip Hone,
T.. G.. Benedict,
Stewart Brown,
T.. X. Collins,
John &. Hamilton,
VIM. Whitlock,
Chas. w. Sanford,
ROharf II Morris.
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solutions, was then raised !:
James @. King,
NJ. II. Grinnell,
James Lee,
VIM. Chamberlain,
J. ID. Van Beurcn.
J. d. P. Ogden,
Henry +. Davies,
b. X. Winthrop,
Henry Nicoll,
John McKeon,
J. w. Webb.
Chas. A. Davis,
Geo. w. Blunt,
=. ID. w. Bloodgood,
3. p. Lyman,
Jas. w. Gerard.
Schuyler Livingston.
+. +. Purdy,
J. Philips Phoenix,
o. ID. +. Grant,
VIM. b. Maclay.
The State guard. [volume] (Wetumpka, Ala.) 1847-18??, 1847-05-18
Tennessee Election.

From all the information that we can
collect. in relation 10 the approaching
contest for Governor, the whg candi
date, Neil S. Brown, will not be able to
get respectable minority. The hum
bugs and receptions with which the pre-
sent anii-war party defeated Mr.. Polk,
have all remossed-.hey have scarcely
come off as well as the Kilkenny cat
fight. We are no prophet. but we know
that Mr.. Foster, the most popular wing
in the State, was defeated by Mr.. Brown,
and that too al time more favorable 10
the wings than the present, and taking
the present lime and the existing crcum-
stances, together with the wing candi.
date, and we would not be astonished'
at Governor Brown getting 20 900 ma
jority.
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SED COOLEST!
selected fro, both french aad An,0ticasa Markets.
OF Tfis LATEST STYLE,

Alto Caps, High TIee, French Elastic po' !.
ka Boots and French Caters, Slippers,
and Shoes de Alamode !! :
Also, the must exten i've ard extrao rdinafy fan
cy, dress and Lace goods, consisting of prin ted
Niuslins and Lawns Gros cider new style, print
ed OrEaudyi rich printed Jaconet niuslns new do
signs, embroidered Musllns the latest style Polka I.
Swiss muslins, aud Muslin Glnghams, enhroideT
ed muslin Robes very rich. embroidered Cling hams
aud French Ginghains and prnts Of the most
beautiful colors.
Thread Lace of all Styles Flora expansive grass
Skirss Sadilia Shawls, Graduated Scarfs, Ia
bleau Aprons, ealz rine Mani 10 Shawls Neapol-
itan Silk Irish, O'Connel Linens, Linen Lawn
HaDdkerc aiofs Half and full Gipsey, Sonora en-
broidered bo 'tnels. Denestcs Of all kinds and
qualities. Goi4 Watches, Chains. Pencil Cases,
Rings. Breast Pins, Seals, Speclaclcs, Razors
S rops Of Ghapma!f's make and complete vare-
~ of Shr field Cutlery and a thousand other
ticles, too numer6us n mention l. ok ont for
the great white Flag, and the cheapest store in
the world -
Wehln,pha March 26. f2i7
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Sixty E,ersnr,s Y,isn.,c.i.

The New o leans Delta publishes, a
letter from which we extract the follow.
ing:
There has been one or the mos, unex-
ampled acts of poisoning committed in
Shelby county, Texas, that have yer
heard o..
There was wedding at old Mr.. VIII
kinson's of an orphan girl he raised al
which all The invited guests were poison
ed, including the BRIDES maid and
groom's man. Dat of sixty persons po,~
soned, thirty. d. Sharp says, will Ger,
tainly die. Tenor twelve are already
dead, including two sons of preacher
Britton, two Caslleb srry's--lhe one o
young man and the other a young wo>
man-one of the Slaugh er's and his wife
Strange 10 tell. zone of the family was
injured, nor yet the bride and groom; vet
o.e of the bridesmaids died 10 The
house.
Cd Wilkinson has absconded This
portion of Texas is in arms, and woe
beiide the guill- What I write you is
The fact without exaggeraion.
Il is Supposed iha. the nesioes were
hired 20 administer the poison in The
cnffee or food. by a disappointed suitor
who was press NJ at the wedding"
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enliste5 or to heenlisted 10 the regular army
or regularly mustered in any volunteer COM
pany, for period not less than twelve
months, who has served or may serve dur
ing the present war with Mexico, and who
shall receive an honorable discharge &C.,
Will be entitled To warrant for one hundred
and s'afy acres Of land, which he will be
at Ilssrty 10 locate IN one body, upon any
oil the public lands that may be subject 10
private entry; or he may, at his option when
honorahly discharged, receive treasury
scrip 10 The amount of one hundr d dollars
bearing six per cent interest, payable semi
annually and redeemabe at the pleasure
OF the government.
"Lest this provision of the law may not
be fully understood by The veteran soldiers
oil the regular and volunteer corps, who may
have received the land bounty on the expir-
alton oftheir first term of service, they are
Informed that in case of reinlistmrnt or
reenrolment either by companies or as in
dlvidual volunteers, for second term, for
the period oil the war, they will, on receiv-
ing an honorable discharge al the expiration
thereof. be entitled 10 q second land b9unty
ct equal amount or the treasury scrip Tor
me hundred dollars, as they NAV prefer.
''By Order, ar JONES,
Adiutant General"