The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-11

down. and the army has again marched In order 70 OPP
pose Axmys march TO the capital But large body
Of troops have passed the Pusna National and are
by this time near Islapa Santa Anngleft Me1icb at
the hsad Of men, 10 join those that vacated Vera
Cruz, and are now encamped at place near Jalapa,
called Sierra Gorda Those in the capital recommend
to inundste the city of Mexico from the Lakes. which
nine feet higher than the city, 80 s to destroy
vious to the approach Of the Americana
must here state also the gnoble conduct of the Mex
can Governor to our consul, John Black Esq On the
Sd inst he ordered to leave at o'clock at night
under Of four of the police and II he refused
proceed upon his journey forthwith to seize him and
place him upon mule and see him out OF the city lie
his appearance and God knows what may be the result
We fearful of the fate OF the few Americans In Mex-
co. together with those Inflated prisoners who are con-
fined In the capital as the Mexicans have become des
perate since the fall Of Vera Cruz. It is thought by
many that there will be another hard battle between
Gen. Scott aud Santa Anna.
An amusing belief now prevails with the Mexicans
that they capuaed at Vera Cruz for the sake of hui
manty The Yankees must have created this new feeling
Yours in haste, ANN CHASE.
FROM MATAMoRAs.
The Picayune Extra Of the Sd inst has a copy of the
American Flag, of the 2ist ut The following is the
most important paragraph we find in it,
Down UPoN THEM-We stated not long ago that
Gen Taylor had resolved a requistion upon the
States of New Leon, Coahuila and Tamaupss. for in
Identification for the destruction of the public property
of the United States by Mexican robbers in those de-
ceved order directing him to call upon the Acades
of this place and will accordingly pay his respects to
their honors this morning The proportion of this de-
$50 head beef cattle Mt $40 ut So per anega
three busheIs The Acades here will confer with the
property in their several districts to serve as in
liking the proportion of each The quartermaster here
will receipt for all that may be forked over"
WHAT EFFECT WILL THE BATTLE OF cERRo GoRDo
HAVE UPON MEXICO!
From the Washington Union, May 81
Speculation is busy in calculating the effects Of the
battle of Cerro Gordo 1t has been asked what wiz be
its influence upon the destiny Of Santa Anna? No one
has boased more than he. His arrogance and rhodo-
montade have exceeded the usual standard Of Mexican
extravaganza No could have performed less In pro-
portion to his swelling promises He assured the Con.
gress after his return to the capital that ne would
die sooner than see the invaders of the country in
session of the city In his last appeal the troops he
pledged his life in their service He repeated his abju-
ration to perish than yield lie tells them that it
is the last time he may them and yet according TO
the have received he flew prematurely and
panic from the field where he had pledged himself to
perish. sou y., .
He may be able to resist the storm which is beating
upon him. but suppose him to have lost the confidence
the rens Of the he resigns the dictatorship
is superseded In his ONCE who will succeed him If
Mexico be willing to make overturss for peace who Is to
President will the reins unless he has resigned
them In case OF the default both Of tn. President and
Vice President understand the Chief Justice of the
Republic will succeed to the executive functions
No one can undertake to predict the result; but II
treaty be make must be submitted to Congress for It's
in session. It Is sometimes dsnominated a Congress,
and it is endowed with the power Of carrying on the war
the be continued peace DO made ono of those
problems which it scarcely falls to the sagacity of any
man to solve.
THE MEXICAN TARIFF.
We learn says the New Orleans Times of the Sd inst
that to the departure Of the steamer McKim from
Vera Cruz the goth u goods entered the rates
of duty prescribed by Gen Scott official notification
having been received at that date Of the tariff
pared by The Secretary of the Treasury.
MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
u 8. TRANSPORT BRIG MOBILE
At Sea, as miles from Sandy Hook,
Sunday, p. NJ
We were going along handsomely when we were run
into by the cutter Legare with all her steam
on in cabin started mainmast and tore away
the main starboard No lives lost Lieut. Diver barely
escaped with lfe He laying in his berth, reading
the cavalry tactics when the bow Of the steamer
monously protruded itself into his quarters split his
berth into thousand fragments, scattered him, his
book and bedding on the floor He is all right however
for heard him swearing like trooper as he down
few minutes before the accident, lady and child
the wife and daughter of Sergeant Williams, had left
their berth otherwise they would have been instantly
killed Their berth smashed into thousand atoms
We coming back to repair damages. The steamer
lost her bowsprit, figure head (Which have tro-
phy-it is an iron eage), and twisted her nose.
From the Washington Union, May 81
Gen Kearny has been authorised not ordered to turn
over his command to Col Mason, which done his
application Of last fall to return home after regulating
affairs in California. We presume he is his way
home, and may be expected some time this summer,
ANOTHER MEXICAN OUTRAGE.
ARREST AMERICAN AND HIS BOAT.
To Mr. Jeffrey, supercargo Of the brig Perfect Captain
Gardner from Tampico, the Ne Orleans Bee of the Sd
inst, is indebted for the following 1t related to
him by passenger on board, who was from San Bias
and who was cognizant of the facts -
The whale St0ningtOn, Hamley, arrived
San Bias from Upper California on the LIST of March
Three Mexican officers were passengers board One
Of them Senior Narvx had been for several years Cap
tain Of the port Of Monterey, in California Capt Ham
ley at the instance of Narviz took him ashore in his
Hamley, his of five men and Senior Naryiz were
Immediately made prisoners by the Mexican authorities
of the place The ship lay of and on for several days
and at last set sail and went off The Captain and
kept in close confinement and finally sent to
Topic, where they arrived the 10th of March They
there confined till the 10TH when they set at
liberty at whose instance is not stated They left for
San Bias where they expected to get on board
Spanish bark, which to sail for Gnayaquil from
whence they would probably get conveyance to Vapa-
raiso to join their ship.
REQulsITIoN FOR TROOPS.
The New Orleans Times of the Sd inst states that
Gen. Brooke has received orders from the War Depart
ment in Washington to muster into service five compa-
MES of infantry and two of cavalry from Louisiana and
five companies ofnantry, and one of cavalry from Ala
bama. So soon Gen Brooke hears from the Governor
of Alabama he will despatch officer there to muster
in the troops required from that State.
City Intelligence.
TIE WEATHER--The Thermometer stood at rs de-
grees yesterday at The weather for the last few
DAYS has been delightful.
THE BLrNp.--The annual exhibition Of the New York
Institution for the Blind takes place at the Tabernacle
this afternoon ut o'clock The pupils will be examn
ed in their studies and the mode of teaching them will
be explained Miss Bullock, the blind poetess will de.
liver address, The proceeds ofthe exhibition arctic
be appropriated to printing books for the blind.
DR.. HoLLIcK's LEcTuRE.--It must be borne in mind
that Dr. Holick will commence his of lectures on
the the origin Of life and the parental instinct this
ing ut Anatomical Hall Of Broadway and Grand
street.
From THE EAsr.-We under obligation to our
friends Of the Springfield and New Haven Railroad for
Boston papers of yesterday morning
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.-Coroner Walters, yesterday
held inquest at the City Hospital upon the body
Michael Downs native of Ireland aged 90 years The
deceased wasspassing by new building in OF
erection in Duane Centre street Saturday af