The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-24

The variation in quotations for several Of the stocks
in the above list has been by the payment Of d.
vdends while in others the variation has been produced
by the temporary depression growing out Of the recent
advices from Mexico 1t will be observed that govern
ment stocks have declined within the past week
There is other fof this than the impression
which during that time has existed relative to the posi-
ton OF Mexican matters. The favorable complexion of
this question to the LIST of july in connection with
tho easy state Of the money market had created
ndencs In the securities Of the government calculated
b carry somewhere In the vicinity of old rates.
but the probabilities of a speedy cessation of hostities
becoming less and less every holders Of
stock began to feel alarmed and the fear Of further loans
coming upon the market, much than previously
the decline alluded to
Within the past day two matters connected
with Mexico have assumed . more favorable APP
pearance, and the indications are decidedly Of
peaceful character Accounts recently received
from the seat OF war are certainly more enoourag
Ing and If they are confirmed, there must be a
movement made that will remove all the difficult
ties existing between the governments We attach
every Importance to the things previous
the entry Of srmy into the city Of Mexico every
thing depends upon the progress made in opening
uations prior any further demonstration of host
ties Az have repeatedly stated before, II army
ell ideas of peace first last If the peace proposals
emily made to the Mexican government refused,
previous to the forward movement Of General Scott
there will be- without doubt an engagement between
the Americans and Mexicans In that event. there will
be another chance for the opening Of negotiations,
another defeat similar those already experienced will
perhaps teach them what they already should know
that it is utterly useless to contend with usthat
thing short of peace upon such terms as we have
It'll cakt.r x1ok To-.
granting what ask they will compel to take
morehat the longer they protract greater
will be the indemnity required; that complete ami
hiaton Of all local government in Mexico will be the
result Of occupation and the downfall Of all dicta-
tors and thorough subugstion Of the whole country
will be the result Of the progress Of army any far
Their into the interior.
1t the most extraordinary thing In the world that
tho party in power In Mexico cannot that its
existence depends upon making peace with tho United
States The leaders Of all parties, and those composing
whatever may be left of the government have to
gain by making peace than the people As
they get rid Of the with the United States they
go to punderng the people again. and continue all
those lawess acts which they have for years carried
successfully SO long hold the country they
practise their avorite system of
longer hold it, the the people will be opposed
any change particularly change that would bring them
again under their old rulers and dicators is deci-
dedy the interest Of the leaders In Mexico to get rid
of army as possible, while it is decidedly
for the interest Of the people to have us remain.
If these conflicting interests at work upon this
question: it would be very difficult matter to arrange;
but there to be great deal Of moons stenoy In
their movements, probability Of any mutual
efforts to accomplish the object. According
adce It appears that the people In favor of peace
when they would be the serious sufferers by such
event while the government Is opposed to peace,
when 1t has everything to gain by such movement If
these contradictory parties BIZ reconclsd we may
arrive at something decisive upon the question.
The Auditor Of the State Of Oaio has levied the fol-
lowing State tax for the current year,
Ono STATE Tax FOR ls47
For the payment VI the interest on the State
For general reserve purposes Ia
For common school fund. ............. 1-6
Aotai. o%
Last year the total amount of State tax was eight