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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-13

SPANISH VIEWS OF THE MEXICAN WAR
The Madrid Herald, of the 18th of May, after
making some remarks on the spectacle which is
presented by weak nation, struggling with vi
gor against one more powerful than itself, which
seeks to enslave it, and referring to Poland as
an instance of this goes, on to lament the appa-
rent want of vigor displayed by the Mexcans in
allowing the American forces to take Vera Cruz;
and seems to think that it is the just fruits of the
anarchy and disorder which have reigned in
Mexico every since her severance from Spain.
1t concludes in the following somewhat remark
able strain
Mexico is virtually blotted from the list Of independent
nations, and its misfortune is well merted that
almost consider 1t good to humanity this absorption
of 1t by nation full of robustness and life, did
consider that there about to disappear always
Spanish though it has degenerated, and that An
titles will later be compromised by the extern
sion of the Anglo American preponderance all the
Mexican extent What will be the part which the Anglo
Americans for the dicaton Of their conditions
i'm Mexico Is thing cannot foresee but doubtless
the spoation will be ample and rich, and will serve as
basis the conquest Of all the territory in the short
space Of few years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-13

GERMAN COLONY IN TExAs.-Mr. Geddlngs,
one of the surveyors of the German colonial
grant arrived in town Few days since, and were
pleased to learn that the surveyors rapidly extending
their surveys to the Concho. They have already sur
veysd the western line along the San Saba valley and
when last heard from, were the Concho. The
Commanches appear to be quite friendly and small
parties Of the Indians belonging to Santa Annals band
frequently visit the camps Of the surveyors They MANI
fest no easness to the LAND steaers las they
style the compasses) moving into their best hunting
grounds. They say the Germans no hunt like Amer-
cans, and buffalo will be plenty whore Germans build
towns Santa Anna, their Chief is DESTROYS pro-
secute the war with the Mexicans that he but
little about the entertainments of the white upon
mis- hunting and he doubtless has endeavored
persuade his warriors that the Germans will destroy
the game In their settlements. Old Mopechupeca,
however, Is dissatisfied and says that white must
not come into his country He visited Torrey trading
mouse lew weeks since, anu expressed much dissats
faction, because the western bands mad permitted
veys TO be made in their country. lie finds that the
settlers in the Mercer colony pushing this peope
rom their hunting grounds the Trinity, and the
Germans are extending their settlements high up the
Colorado, so that his band will soou be hemmed in by
settlements and will have place retreat to but
the bleak and desert praries of the North The willy
old chief therefore, Is determined TO prevent the settlers
from encroachng any further upon his grounds
and improves every opportunity to intimdate the
frontier settlers and thus restrain them within their
present limits SO great is his antpathy to the whites
that he will not permit white man to visit his tribe
except when they encamped directly on the frontier
Houston Telegraph, June IA.
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Police Intelligence.

Buying Stolen Goods-Oficer Prince John Davis ar
Lewis Vauss alias Sailor Bill on charge Of buying -
pen knives valued at 90, for one shilling each from
small boy Of s years Of age BY the name Of
Chatham street 1t appears the accused has been
time past inducing this boy to steal various arti
cles from his employer, which he bought for a trife
knowing them to be stolen, and induced him to steal
more until detected Drinker locked him up for
trial
Piekpoekets in the Cars-A gentleman, by the name
Of VIM Tilden, IT, residing at No. Ga Fulton street,
Brooklyn, robbed of $50 in gold and SIS in bank
bills wrapped in red cotton handkerchief and deposit
ed in his pantaloons pocket The money abstract
ed by expert knuck,n while in the cars from Phi
sha hs to Biz. s .1S II Ts ii 81
The pickpockets doing considerable business be-
tween here and PHILADELPHIA 1t is certain they must
rangements adopted by the Mayor and Chief of Police,
they find it impossible to lven, as all their movements
Small Potato Pickpocket.-Oficer Powell of the Sd
ward arrested last night fellow called Conklin Peters,
on charge Of picking the pocket of Frederick Ramsey
containing 81 In money The accused was detained for
arrest Of Conpict-of1cer Horton, of the 5th ward
arrested yesterday Terrence Cook escaped convict
from Blackwes Island The rascal sent back to his
.anofher.-officer O,Neil Of the 9Th ward arrested
yesterday fellow called John Anderson escaped
Wet from Blackwel's Island. He taken before JUS
tice Drpker who sent him back to his old quarters to
finish the balance Of his sentence.
Dsorderty House. Officers Torbush and Files Of the
6th ward, arrested yesterday q woman called Mary
otepnens, on warrant issued Dy justice Drinker
wherein she stands charged with keeping dsorderly
house at No. l66 Church street. and common resort
for vile and vicious persons both male and female The
magistrate held her to bail in $500 the charge
Stealing Coat-A policeman Of the 9th ward
rested yesterday man called John Whsan, charge
OF stealing coat worth Si0 the property Of Jacob
Wofenstein, 1856 Chatham square. Justice Drinker
locked him up for trial.
Robbery Of Siirer Spoons.-Some ''sneaking" thief
entered the basement of the dwelling house No AZ IT.
wing Place. yesterday morning while the family alb
sent In the yard and carried of FIVE silver spoons to-
gether with seven tea spoons valued In all at S20 be-
longing to Mr.. C. p. Houghton No arrest
Petit Larceny.-A black woman by the of Sarah
Francis arrested yesterday by officer Wall, Of the
7th ward charge Of stealing sun-shade,a silk cape
and pair of silk gloves valued in all at ST. the property
Of Mr. Benjamin c. Matock, residing at No AZ East
Broadway. Justice Timpson locked her up for trial.
DisorderIy Householder Cullen, of the 9th ward
arrested yesterday, called Sarah johnson, on
charge of keeping disordery house at No "a Hester
street. the common resort Of black and white prostitutes
Held to bail to answer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-13

The HoT WEATHER-HEALTH OF THE CITY,
For several days past the weather has been ex-
cessively hot, yet we have not heard that the
number of deaths averages more than il did
month or two since. There are but two things
required to make New York one of the healthiest
cities in the world-clean streets by our Com
mon Council, and care in regard to diet by our
citizens. II garbage of every description is
thrown in the thoroughfares, the action of the
suns rays generates miasma detrimental to
health and destructive to the constitution, while
indulgence in green fruits and other trash which
our markets abound with in the summer months,
causes diarrhea and dysentary, which proves Of
ten fatal, especially so with children.
Parents must be careful of their childreh's diet
in this and next month, or their charges will
assuredly fall victims to that dreadful malady
cholera infantum. Let them eat fruit sparingly
but above all things, do not permit them to touch
any that is not perfectly ripe and fresh. BY judi
cious attention and care in this respect, our In
fantile population will enjoy good health.
By the way, would it not be an excellent thing
for our Common Council, to direct the street in
.pectors to open all the hydrants in the city for
short time every morning, or every other morn
ing, for the purpose of washing and purifying the
cutters and sewers. The water would not be
wasted in removing the filth, which daily accu-
mulates in these conduits, while we are satisfied
the health of the city would be improved by it..
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Board OF Supervisors.

July l2-Morris Franklin, ESQ., in the chsr.-The
Board met at o'clock to-day for the purpose Of pre-
pairing grand jury list.
The first motion was, that when they adjourn, it
should be until Monday next, which was carried
1t was then moved that each member should furnish
list Of thirty persons from each ward and present
it at the next meeting.
The Supervisor Of the 10th ward offered amend
ment, the following resolution -
Resolved That each ward shall be entitled to many
grand jurors as their population will be- making six
hundred for the whole Of the wards according to the
vote cast at the last charter election. Adopted.
BiHs-varous bills from the Police Department were
presented and referred.
PetiOns.-From sundry persons for the correction OF
taxes, were also presented and referred.
Documents from the Board Of Educational COM
municaton from the President Of the Board of Educa
ton enclosing the annual appropriation report of school
moneys for the ensuing year. together with applications
from the trustees Of wards for appropriations for fitting
and furnishing school houses in several Of the wards
Referred to Committee on Annual Taxes
Reports.-Of Committee on Annual Taxes, in favor
Of correcting the taxes the several lots in the 10th
ward and other places and adverse to the claims
Of Mrs. Chegarie and Two others.
The Board then adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-13

MONEY MARKET.

The stock market opened heavy this morning, and
prices fell off fraction. The sales of of the fam
cies large Harlem declined per cent; Fsrmsrs'
Loan u; Norwich and Worcester Il; Reading, IA; Long
Island al Pennsylvania Morris Canal Canton, and
Stonington, closed at prices current on Saturday.
The oppressivey hot weather has unfavorabe effect
upon the stock market both in driving operators out Of
destroying all disposition the part Of those
left, to do anything 1t is the general impression that
the present is good time to buy longcredt to
carry contracts into September before they mature
speculative movement is expected about that time
The report Of the Richmond Fredericksburg, and Po-
tomac Railroad Company for the year ending March 81
ls47 presents the annexed monthly statement Of re
cepts distinguishing the extent and Of income
RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG, AND PoToMAc RAIL ROAD,
APRIL lsT, 1876 to APRIL lsT. 1917.
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INTELLIGENCE FROM CuBA.-We have received
by the Childe Harold, Capt. Rich files of the
Faro Industrial and Diario de la Marina, Ha-
vana papers, TO the 10Th ut.
We are also in receipt of the aurora de Ma
tanzas to the 23d ult
The Superior Executive Junta OF Finance of
the Island of Cuba have resolved to prolong for
six months further, that is to say, from the 18th
of the present month of July to the 18th OF jan,
lS4s, the freedom of duty on corn and corn meal
imported into that island at the sameports desig-
mated in the ordinance of January last, granting
the aforementioned privilege OF freedom OF
duty on said articles
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-13

REPORTED ACCIDENT IN MONTGOMERY, ALA
We received letter from an unknown cores
pendent yesterday, stating that portion of what
he calls the new State House, now being built
in Montgomery, Ala, fell on the Sd instant,
crushing in its fall two carpentersowo plasterers
and the architect; and killing one of the carpen-
tiers named J. Gewce, and a plssterer named
Handy McCray. We are not disposed to place
great reliance on the statement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-13

THE REPORTED RESIGNATION OF GEN. TAYLOR.
"A paragraph is going the rounds, to the effect
that Major General Taylor has announced his
determination to resign his Office, on the first
day of September next.
Such is not the case. General Taylor has
made no such announcement but he intends to
apply, on the first of September next, for short
leave of absence from duty in order to attend
to his private affairs, which need his care.
1t seems that an extensive plantation on the
Mississippi, which the General owns, was re-
Gently overfown, by which it received much da-
mage, and it is to repair that as well as to attend
to some other private matters, and see his family
and friends, that he will seek temporary re-
tirement from service. He purposes leaving his
post on or about the first of November next, and
returning Immediately after he accompishes
what he designs.
We learn the above from letter, written by a
gentleman in General Taylor's camp; and in
whose statements we have the fullest con-
fdence.
We repeat that General Taylor has not an
nounced his intention to resign.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-13

The SUMMER SEAsoN.-BIRDs OF PASSAGE
The hotels in New York are at present over
flowing with strangers from all parts of the
United States. At the breakfast tables you can
see the swarthy, open-countenanced Southerner
touching elbows with the hossier from the West.
ern wilds, or the TALL sharp-visaged Yankee TAX
ing his coffee and toast while bordering over the
market value of nutmegs and hams made of
maple. This is a glorious season for the hotel
keepers. The migratory propensities of the
people are In full play and impel them from one
place to another by boat and car, asif the saliva
ton of the world depended on celebrity in NOV
ing from one end OF the country to the other. If
the hotel-keepers do not make money this year,
it will be their own fault, for surely they are
well patronIzed.
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THE FIRE IN THE REAR.-The Washington Union
of the 10th inst, gives the following shot in the
rear Of General Scott

The repetition Of these charges relative to the inter-
ference Of Mr. Trist with General Scott in other jour-
nails however, has led to make careful inquiry into
the matter and we now state positively, that all tn
accusations against the administration, Of giving Mr.
Trst any authority to interfere in any FORM or in the
slightest degree, with Gen. Sootts military command
absolutely and totally without foundation Having
made these statements thus positively deem it proper
to suggest to those federal journals which persist In
charging upon the administration attempt to do in
justice to Gen Scott in this matter that the Intercourse
and the relations between the government and General
Scott matter Of record In due time that record can
be made to speak for itself Meantime it will be no
than prudent for those journals which now seek to
put the administration In the wrong against General
Scott to remember the fate Of similar iljudged at
tempt by the protested friends that officer which led
to the pubLca their call of the well known cor
respondence between him and the War Department at
previous period Of the IL the success of that ex
pertinent warrants in the Judgment Of General scotts
friends another call for the record undertake to say
on the part the administration that such CALL when
made in due and by due authority will be cheer
fully and at once complied with We say this only
without the slightest feeling Of upkindness towards Gen
Scott but the contrary, with full sense OF the dis
tDgushed services which he has rendered to his
try in the field.
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Musical.

vAuxHsLL continuesits concerts every evenings they
are well patronised
CAMrBELL's SERENApERs perform, this evening, at
New Haven. The first night Of their exhibition was we'll
attended.
Herr and sivori, the inimitsble performers gave
grand concert Cincinnati Tuesday evening last
week. and we're to give another on Thursday They
popular at Cincinnati as they have been wherever
they have previously performed.
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sportin~ Intelligence.

HARLEM PARK TRorrrNc CoURsE.-There will be
trot at this track to-day, at O'Clock p NJ Two I'M
known nags to undergo examination before Pro-
lessor Woodruff and associates both Of which are as
pirants for the degree of +. G.
CANTON CouRsE, BALrIMoRE.-.A match race, one
mile for 81 900 to have taken place yesterday, be-
tween the Richmond Rutter mare and the Washington
bay horse Zinganee Bets time at 40 and lt7
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-13

The Columbia pa } Telegraph Line was organized on
Saturday evening, by the appointment Of the following
ohcers:- Samuel Schock, president j. W. Catsel first
vice president James Myer, second vice president H.
r. Akin, secretary James Cowden, treasurer. This
Iine at present. only extends from Lancaster Column
bs 1t will soon be opened to York,
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City Intelligence.

THE WEATHER.-We had at Intervals, yesterday some
heavy showers Of rain, preceded by thunder storm
also about O'clock, p M. The day agreeably
COOL and the streets usual after rain well filed
with mud.
The RECEPTION or THE BosToN FIREMEN.-Eugne
Company Me- l6 of Boston, to arrive here this
ing They will be received the Battery by the New
York company No. 20, the Washington
The EMIoRANr OFrIcE.-This building progresses
rapidly, and will be fully completed is situated
under the United States Courts building In the Park
advantages to those who have occasion to fire.
quent It, will be found of vast benefit The Office under
the guidance Of its public officers promises every thing
that had been required to aid the emigrant.
DEATHS BY SHIP FEvER.-Coroner Walters called
to hold inquest, at No l49 Anthony street. the
80 years Also at No lag Anthony street. the body
of Ezekiel Rogers . native of Connecticut about As
years old Also at No 20 Orange street the body Of
Robert Gallagher native Of Ireland, aged IS years
all Of whom to their deaths by typhus fever Yer
diets accordingly.
NATURAL CURIosrrY.-We learn from the Jersey City
Telegraph that our neighbors In Jersey City have been
amused and delighted for evenings past by stream
of natural proceeding from the bed Of the river in
the Cunard dock. On applying fire to this gas, it ig
nited immediately and produced flame varying in
length from one foot to twenty inches It is not known
slate which forms the bed of the river from the depo
sits of mud &C. resting upon it, If it proceeds from
below the slate the stream last for ages and be
employed for purposes of light and, If not must pro-
coed from the carbonaceous matter which the river
deposits and therefore cannot last long The character
its burning without smell shows that must be either
hydrogen carbureted subcarburetted hydrogen Our
citizens In such matters must take look at this
natural curiosity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-13

The STEAMER UMoN--THR FRENCH LINE
The new French steamship Union is attracting
much attention, and is deservedy ranked as one
OF the most beautifully modelled vessels that
ever visited our shores. She does not appear to
so much advantage as she will when she makes
her next trip, because the company to which she
belongs were obliged for want of time, to de-
spatch her as quickly possible after she was
handed over to them by the French government.
When she returns to France, she will be re-
painted and decorated throughout, and receive
the adornment which she would have received
in the first place, if time had permitted. Then
she will compare favorably with any vessel
aHoat and present much handsomer APP
pearance than she does at present. She is,
however, even in her disordered state, a very
fine vessel. She has not yet been thrown open
10 thepubc; as, before visiters are received, the
officers wish to have all the cargo discharged,
her coal taken on board, and the interior made
nice as possible, in order that she may appear
as well as circumstances will permit.
The agent in this city intends to have grand
reception on board previous to her departure, to
which our public functionaries, sc. &C., will be
invited.
Her machinery is much admired for its superb
workmanship, and particularly tor novel con-
trivance, the invention of Mr.. Joannett, for
working and stopping the engine. 1t is beauti-
full thing; and so admirably answers the purpose
for which it is designed, that by turning crank
attached to small engine Of eight horse power,
the large engine is stopped and put in motion at
the will of the operator.
Annexed is table of the days Of departure of
each steamer of the French line from Cherbourg
to New York, and pice versa
Steamers. From Cherbourg. From N York
Philadelphia. July 10 August 10
Missouri. July 81 August 81
New York. ........... August Is Sept 10
Union. ................ August 81 Sept 80
We learn that by the terms of the contract be-
tween this Company and the French Govern
ment the latter is to provide them with dock ac-
commodations of the best description in the port
of Havre, on or before the first day of September
next. In case of failure in doing SO, the Com
pany will receive large sum of money from the
government, by way of damages. The entrance
to that port is also to be cleared of all obstruc
lions, and other measures adopted to ensure re- |
yularity and despatch in the sailing of these
steamers.
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Income for the year ending LIST April 1917 s2oe a,a
Deduct Current Expenses for year ending LIST Apr 1912
Net Revenue after payment of Current Expenses $i2o5
It will be seen by the above that the income Of the
company $206 s6s for the year ending 3lst Marcel
last being of 81 s4 that of the prevou
yeaS and the whole current expenses Of the compaH
742 leaving net profit the business Of th
year Of $l20,ll6.
The amount paid on account of interest loans an
new stock was S342ls "a, which, deducted from tn
amount of profit above stated leaves balance Of $s6
se7 o5 out OF which the board declared, in Novemb n
last dividend of 81 per cent, and the LIST Of May,
like dividend Of az per cent leaving balance to be pas
cd to the credit Of profit and loss of S3497 05
operations Of the year The net profits of the compa ~
would have permitted the declaration of larger dr. Vi
dsnd but Of the stock material han I'd
having reduced sI2 oOO it not deemed best to
advance the of dividend without the certainty Of
continuing it.
This road is about seventy five miles long, and cost
ST. 1885, The capital stock 81 100000, divided into
10000 shares of which 2752 held by the State, and
24s by individuals The aggregate amount due by the
company on the 3st Of March, $697 o. and the
amount due to the company was s242253 So.
The financial operations of the company for the year
ending March 3lst, ls47, were as annexed -
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND PoromAc RAILROAD.
Receipts.
Cash on hand 3lst March, ls46. sl9,3a2 81
Virginia six per cent Stock-Received this
csp %1I1 stoci.Received Of the stockhoid-
Washington ss i. and Fredericksburg steamboat
Stock-Received this amount. 300 90
Dividends unpaid-This amount. 2,327 IS
Rents of Real Estate-Received this amount 392 90
Observation-Disclosures from Transpcrta-
tou. ................... 206,4 400 81
s252,7ss 81
Dis5ursements
Cost of Road and property-In-
creased this amount. S3,6l5 ~
stock Purchase--Invested this
Debts due to the Company--ln-
creased this amount. :. -. 2I,e94 80
Potomac Road Bonds-Paid OF in
full. Observation-Disclosures. 200 90
Debts due by the Company-Paid
this amount. 49,. -. l5ose 90
Trsnsportatlon-Expes Of trans
portation .............. s6742 So
Int.rest-Pad this amount. -. non 80
Interest Stock-Paid this
amount. -. e,54a OF
Interest Certificate Of Debt
Paid this amount. ....... 1859 10
Dividends-Paid this amount. 5Osi6 80
CashOn hand 3lst March ls47. 49, 6e 03-252 7e3 ~
This looks encouraging for the stockholders and the
prospects Of larger dividends in year two ar3cer-
tainy very attering With fair increase In the net
isemce from year to year. the payment Of the ndebted
ness Of the company must progress rapidly.
The importations Of hides into Boston for April LIST