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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-24

OREGON EMIGRATIoN, INDIAN FIeHT.-The town
is crowded with emigrants for Oregon, now
crossing the Missouri river Upwards of three hundred
wagons have crossed ut this place. and
ing daysA company of one hundred wagons from ILL
nois will be here Tomorrow From present appearances
should not be surprised II five hundred wagons crossed
the Missouri at st. Joseph. large number also
crossing at Iowa Point 1t impossible at this time to
make estimate Of the number that will here and
at tho crossings above They rendezvousing at the
Iowa Mission and will take their line of march about
the 18th Of this month, when the entire company will
leave The emigration from this place has been double
what it last year. and should it increase in very
few years Oregon will be peopled. gentleman from
Council Bluffs, yesterday, reports fight between the
Otos and Sioux Indians Five of the Ottos had been
hunt, and overtaken by small party of the
Sioux and four Of them scaped. One of the party "a
squsw) threw herself in the river, and succeeded in
making her escape to the Ottos' encampment party
Of the Ottos small band Of the Omahaws joining them
immediately went in pursuit Of the Sioux and got
on their trail and pursued them to grassy swamp,
where they had taken refuge. They Immediately fired
it, and as they made their appearance shot them down
and scslped them They scalped eight Of the Sioux
small party having left before the Ottos and Omahaws
came up portion of the Mormons making
rangements to leave this spring. You aware that
300 went out pioneers the 18th Of March last from
the encampment at the Bluffs They getting on
well They went prepared to put In a crop, and will
await the arrival OF the main body In the fall They
all destined for California-St Joseph (Mo) Letter,
Mdy7.
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MEXICAN HoxoR-PAssEpyMlpsH Rod

MEXICAN MrDsHIPMAN Rod.
oERs.-Our readers will find in another column
a card written by the A. ID. c. of Gen. La Vega
denying the charges that Cassius M. Clay, Ma.
jors Borland and Gaines, were neglected by
him while he was at the capital of Next
CO. This card may or may not be true,
but we envy not the feelings of La Vega, if after
receiving so much kindness and attention from
the Americans, as he did while he was in New
Orleans, he played the Mexican towards the
American prisoners, after he was exchanged and
set at liberty. We shall let this 60 for the pre-
sent, and recur to another circumstance in which
this Mexican General is deeply interested.
1t is well known by our readers that proposals
for the mutual exchange of prisoners were given
and accepted, by Gen. Taylor one side, and Gen.
Santa Anna on the other, by which all the pri-
soners taken by the Mexicans were to be releas-
ed, and the same on the American side. In pur-
suance of this arrangement, Gen. Taylor released
those taken on our side; but the American pri-
soners are yet in confinement, in violation Of
the treaty so entered into by the respective gene
rails.
The attention Of the country has been
good deal directed to the heroic Midshipman
Rodgers, who left his ship, and landed for the
purpose OF taking reconnaissance of Vera Cruz,
and who was unfortunately made prisoner while
engaged in the undertaking. This gallant young
officer was, We believe, semi-oficially, tried
as IA spy by the military tribunals, but ac-
quilted, because he was attired in the undress
uniform:of an American naval officer. He was
retained, however, as a prisoner; and not
withstanding the release of hundreds Of Mexi-
can officers, neither Midshipman Rodgers nor any
OF the other prisoners have been released from
confinement. Midshipman Rodgers is now con-
fined in Puebla, to which place he was re-
moved from Perote. Fears were entertained
that some foul play might be committed; and
Commodore Perry, in accordance with instruc-
tons from the Secretary of the Navy, has sent
"a deputation on shore, which proceeded to Mexi-
CO, to demand his release.
We have not yet learned whether this mis-
sion has been successful or not; but we are in
formed by reliable authority that if any unfair
play is committed, Gen. La Vega will suffer for
it. Instructions have, In fact, been issued to
Commodore Perry, directing him, in the event
of midshipman Rodgers being hanged as a spy, as
was threatened, in defiance of all law, to hang La
Vega to the yard arm of one'of his frigates, with
in full view of the city Of Vera Cruz. This in
may be relied upon for accuracy.
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Sporting Intelligence.

TRorrIso To-Day THE UNroN CouRsE, l.. =
There IL great bill of fare offered to the sporting world
to-day by the proprieors of the Union See advertise
ment for the programme Four horses start for the first
purse and for the second, all in harness twill
be worth ride TO the track to seven start The
cars will accommodate those who prefer that mode Of
conveyance
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TRIAL TRIP OF THE STEAM SHIP WASHING
ToN.-This splendid ocean steamer, we under
stand, was TOD have left her pier at an early hour
this morning, for sea, on her trial trip. She
will robably return at five o'clock, this after
noon, and pass the Battery about that hour. She
will present splendid sight from Castle Garden.
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It appears that nearly all the stocks in the market i'm
proved last week, some Of them considerably The
abundance Of money and the decreased demand for it
from the commercial circles, throws it into stock
operations This, with one two other causes con-
nected with some OF the stocks has been the means Of
sending up the prices.
we annex table ofthe highest quotations each day
for the principal stocks in the market during the last
week.
QUOTATIONS ron THE PRINcIpAl srocxs m rur A..
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Musical.

PALMo's OPERA HousE.-It must be borne in mind
that this is the last night but of the second
Of the Italian Opera and the last night that Verdis
celebrated opera 81 L0mbardi' will be performed.
CHRrsrr's MINsTRELs.-Our citizens will not lose
these celebrated artists expected. We
perceive that they have determined to remain another
week. They will appear this evening at Mechanics
Hall they have achieved much success and pro-
mise to give entertainment replete with new fea-
lures.
The DEsERr.-We are happy to announce, that Fe.
cian David's charming symphony, "The Desert" will
be produced by George Loder for the only time this
season. on Thursday next. A great cram may DO
pected.
VAuxHALL GARDEN.-Our up town citizens begin to
find out that they have in their immediate neighbor-
hood agreeable retreat to which they may resort
every evening" and enjoy themselves fully and per-
fecty as they could In any other place. Vauxha Gar
den is now opened for the and with its PRONE
nades its delicious refreshments and beautiful music
invites the toll citizen to hours repose and en-
joyment Mr. Meyers deserves credit for his exertion
to please and hope he will be rewarded for his
prise
Swiss BELL RrNoERs-This company have been 50.
liced to stop another week in Boston The Melodeon
Is crowded every night to hear them
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TRADE OF CANADA.-A circular of Macpherson,
Crane & Co., Montreal, of the 10th April, states
that about forty ships Of large tonnage have been built
at Quebec during the past winter and that contracts
have been made for shipments in May Jour from Que
bee and Montreal to Britain at rates varying from So Sd
portion.
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SHIP BUILDING IN WoRcEsrER.-W orcester is
nbt exactly seaport, but is fast looking that
way We understand that the workmen commenced
laying the keel Of Marine Locomotive at the
Of Central and Quinsgamo streets in our village.
The vessel to be constructed the plan recently
tented by Henry NJ Paine Of this town. and Is to be
used by the government cutter in the Gulf
Of Mexico The boats used for collecting the
found inadequate to breast the heavy surfs Of
the Gulf The vessel Is to be completed about the mid
die Of July and will then BIO transported to Boston
the railroad Worcester Telegraph.
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NEW YORK HERALD.
New York, Monday, May "a, ls45.
Malls for Europe.

The packet ships Queen of the West, Wood
house, for Liverpool, and Toronto, Pratt, for
London, will sail to-day at noon. Their letter
bags will close at half past IL o'clock. Single
copies of the Neto York Herald, in wrappers, can
be obtained for their mails
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LARGE REwARD.-It will be seen on reference
to our advertising columns, that a reward of
$500 is offered for the apprehension of three
persons, charged with felony.
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QUOTATIONS ron TIL. Pnr.errAL srocKs IN THE Nrw

1t will be seen upon making comparison Of these
prices that Harlem has improved the most That stock
went up to 56> and sold Saturday at soy, 81 higher
than on the previous Monday. Other stocks improved
but not at this rate. Pennsylvania SIS improved2x
during the week.
Annexed is a statement Of the business at the New
York Custom House, for tbs week ending the 2Ist
instant -
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Ths Dismembcr1nent OF the Central American

| states
We have letters and papers nom oq.tsnal. 70 the
2oth Of March inclusive from which We learn that the
of has erected herself into an indepen-
dent republic having withdrawn from the confedsrscy
of the republic of Central America Whether the other
states will permit recognise this or not 10 yet un
It e our firm conviction they will not and that
another civil viii be the result OF THIS act On sns
Rsr;sta DE- Guatemala of the Goth March has the
following in relation to this new measure 80
The supreme government has puos n.sr ~ the
gislaure Of 1888, to the independent repuoc u
temals
in manifest given by his Excelency the President-s
manifest in which is shown solidy and convincing ny
the the utility ana the sss wrep articles that
has appeared publicly in this place for some tms
appears to to be work Of great meditation ana ane
free and moderate manner In which presen'eo non
be justly offended with it.
This decree we consider dictated with great prudence
and crcumspecton. Gustemala by this measure opens
new ora and writes her in the catalogue OF ma
tions The republic Is disposed to amend all OLD, and
adopt and prudent measures which are pro-
pounded The people received and celebrated this
decree with enthusiasm Men Of various ideas and po-
s hvS united sSd
sincerely received and the 2lst Of March, will DO Of
glorious memory.
eminent and the people of Guatemala for the important
step which they have taken and to receive ervent
wish for the prosperity Of the Now Republic OF Guate-
maa.
COLONIAL SEcnxTARY. OrrIcE,
Belize, 8th April, lS47
The accompanying copy of q despatch received by her
Majesys superintendent from the Consul General In
Central America Is published for general information
BY order OF His Exeellency, Z. l.. THOMSON,
Acting Col Secy.
GUATEMALA, March -, lS47.
Sin For the several reasons detailed in the accom-
panyng Manifest of the President Of the State Of Qua
temaa of the five sections Of Central America, 1t
has been resolved by decree Of the 2lst inst which
will be found annexed to the Manifest to erect nation
al government upon the foundation Of the state 60
yernment, which has ceased to exist.
The territorial limits which heretofore conhnedt the
State of Guatemala now form the Republic of Guate-
mala and its government in claiming national rights
has signed its readiness and ability to incur the cor
respondent liabilities
This new order Of things will in no respect weaken the
guarantees under which foreigners invited to the
country.
have the honor to be, sir your most obedent hum
BILE servant FkEDK CHATFIELD,
Consul General.
Col C. ST. JOHN FArcouRr, Her Majesty's Superinten-
dent, in British Honduras
The great length of the Manifest and Decree, alluded
to above prevent the possibility of their publication in
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proceeds from want Of evacuation Of the bow
eThe foul humors instead Of being thoroughly expelled
from the body, but partially portion being left il
the hreshhod is the of that veIatious
sumes more horrid form OF disease called stua Wrghts
Indian Vegetable Pills true and natural remedy for the
because they eectuay cleanse the body Of those morbid
humos which only the Of piles but Of every
other maady incident Beware Of sugar
teriei,s The only original and genuine Indian Vegetable
the top label Of each box None other genuine and 70
count erfe thus is forgery Offices DEVOTED 70 the
tail Greenwich street. New York; 1863 Race street. Pha-
delphia; 1893 fremont street, Boston,
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of bilious complaints indigestion habituai COS
yenes piles DIV chronic cutaneous dls-
Impurities of the blood, pnpes and pnmes
on the face hereditary humors all diseases arising from an
njudicous use of mercury the consideration OF safe and
efecua remedy the Of Dr. Woods Sarsapsria anu
Wild Cherry Btcrs. 49,, N, ru,,o,
Sold wholesale and retail by Wyatt Ketchum ~ rT'1n
street At retail 1872 Broadway and 3ii Beeeker s,sd
Price 81 in large bottles es 9..
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EXTENSIVE FRAUD.-The Madison (Wisconsin)
argus announces the discovery, within the last
few days. of astounding fraud upon the people and
territory IL appears from recent examination, that
large of territorial scrip known to have been
paid out of the funds provided by the general
vernment have been reissued at different places and
are again in circulation No doubt exists according
the dreu that thousand Of dollars aoat and 1t II
feared that the fraud extensive has been
cessu The Argus promises full expose of this nefa-
rious transaction, and Of the perpetrators of the
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chants and others OF these ndspen be article
will find at the establishment of John w Creation Co..
Cedar street, up sars) almost every description Of Pen
use, and without any enumeration of prices they
sured they will find them favorable TO the purchase
either wholesale retail than those Of any other house I'll
CITY.
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Albany =. e c. Litchdeld -
franklin J. Flanders gr by " ys * Wheeler wv,
NEW YORK CITY.
Chief ms...i 5s Galley First j 5ddy:ys T ss
io1 H. R sssdlor ohp: TE p,v
ks1yy:z esDF'' Attorney IS5H Mfk;S%
The nominations for the city of New York, it
will be perceived, have, thus far, emanatcd
from the bar alone, and are, as we under
stand, the result of an understanding be-
tween the committee, being ually divid-
ed in politics. They cannot, however, be
considered the nominations for this city,
because the democratic convention will meet to-
morrow evening, and may nominate other and
different 1t is probable, too, that the wings
will have nominating committee. We have
given these nominations, because they are the
only ones yet made, but will alter them as soon
as the two conventions will have terminated
their labors.
On view of the importance ofths election, we
are surprised that the community at large do not
take more interest in it. Our elections of city
and State officers create ferment that pervades
the whole State, because, perhaps, few loaves
and fishes will be the reward Of the adherents OF
the successful party, but in an election which
will result in the elevation of men, whose duty
it will be to administer the laws, to sit in judg-
ment on the lives and property of the people of
the State, little or no interest is felt. We are
surprised and mortified at this feeling, and trust
that before the day of election shall arrive, that
our people will realize the importance of the
duty they will be called upon to perform, and
scrutnize and weigh the qualifications of all the
candi ,ates presented to them This is no time
to indulge in sectional or party feelings Men
of probty good character, and the requisite legal
requirements should receive the support Of the
people, without reference to their politics.
The election will take place on Monday, the
TN Of June.
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PORTLAND VESSELS LosT.-The Portland i'd
cerssr gives the Of twenty nine vessels Of
100 tons burhen belonging to that district which have
been lost since January, 1916.
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a Dishonest Workmdn-Oficer Mansfield of the 18th
ward arrested on Saturday young man, by the
OF John Baisey, charge Of robbing his employers
Blake Co., straw hat manufacturers No l756 Chrys-
tic street. at various times within the eight weeks
to the amount of 800. Upon the above officer
going to the factory Of Mr. Blake he at recognized
Baey an old thief he having arrested him years
ago for stealing The officer went to the residence of
the prisoner and there his wife, who acknowledged
having sold i've straw hats and some lace which pro-
perty recovered and identified by Mr. Blake as
portion of his property. Justice Ketcham committed
the accused for trial
Robbery Of Clothing thief entered the dwell
ing house No Morris street occupied by Mr. Charles
Gallagher Saturday last, stealing therefrom black
frock coat together with other wearing apparel valued
at $40, and got of with the plumber
On the Snoozen .Again-A fellow with red whiskers
calling himself Johnson took lodgings on Saturday night
at No Tryon row. and in the morning he stepped
with suit of clothes valued at $50 So belonging the
landlord, Mr.. Sylvester Carter No arrest at present
Charge Of False Pretences.-Ofncer Horton of the
5th ward police, arrived in town on Saturday. from
Cleveland, Ohio having in custody, man by the name
requsition from Governor Young. Farnum having
been indicted in February last by the grand jury for
obtaining large amount of dry goods from the firm of
Bird Pennman Smith, dry goods merchants, No. 81
William street. by false and fraudulent representations
Justice Drinker committed him to the Tombs to await
his trial
Robbery Of Sflrer-Some sneaking thief entered tho
dwelling house No $50 Franklin street. occupied by Mr.
Samuel b. White Saturday afternoon, and carried
of from the basement five silver table spoons and eight
teaspoons marked s. D. and one dessert spoon marked
L. b. No arrest.
Attempt to Pass bad Money Officer Ahrens of the
4th ward, arrested Saturday night black fellow
called George Alvin, charge of attempting to pass
five dollar Globe bank bill there being such bank
in existence. Committed by Justice Osborn for trial
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Seventy tide water barges, fully laden with pro-
duce, arrived at Philadelphia between Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings last.
fire occurred at Cincinnati on Saturday morning,
which destroyed about 500 900 worth of property.
On the evening Of tho 18th inst. carpet factory at
East Winthrop, Me- destroyed by FIRE Loss 100000
The inhabitants Of Montreal are called on by the
Mayor Of that city to meet at the court house. to
slider what measures should be adopted in view of the
expected great immigration.
Immense herds of buffalo have recently congregated
the frontiers Of Texas between the Brazos and the
Colorado The new settlers Staying great numbers
and drying the meat for summer
Rev j. ~ Mat gave lecture at Pittsburgh the other
day the proceeds of which, $780, is to be applied to the
payment of freghts produce contributed by the be-
neyolent for the sufferers in Ireland
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City Intelligence.


The WEATHER.-Though bidding "adieu" to the
month Of May, we had an "April shower'' yesterday
about Al O'Clock, which promised well for vegetation
The evening was fine; and the wintersh cold that pre-
vailed for the last few weeks, it would appear had
trely evaporated.
COMMON CoUNcn.-Both boards meet again this
evening after which the Board of Aldermen purpose
meeting regularly every alternate Monday evening"
The appointments concocted in during the past
week, will, 1t is presumed, be made tonight.
HARLEM RAILRoAD.-This road is now completed to
Croton Falls fourteen miles only from Danbury, Con-
nectcut and within few hundred feet of the Putnam
county line The last section the road we under
stand, has been constructed by Mr. Crosby and will
bear comparison with any other road in the country
Saturday evening last which event caused great
joicng amongst the residents Of that neighborhood
about thousand Of whom turned out to welcome the
arrival OF the train The passenger will commence
running through in the course Of n day or two when
strangers well citizens generally who can steal
away for few hours will be enabled to visit the Croton
Dam, Mahopac Lake studded with beautiful islands,
and the lovely scenery by which they surrounded
NoTIcE-ILLISos AND MICHIGAN CANAL LoAN-The
subscribers to this loanand also all Others holders
Illinois sonds-are invited to meet on Tuesday the 25th
instant, at o'clock, at the Office of Messrs Jacob
Little Co., No. "A Wall street, on business of great
importance to their interests.
FRAcAs.-The corner Of 4th avenue and 9th street,
became the of disturbance about o'clock last
evening From what We could learn of the particulars,
tappeared that couple of SPECTATORS in temperance
songs while holding forth the evil effects of King AL
coho &C., took occasion to make uncharitabe
marks relative to the dssipated habits of the Irish
generally and that 1t resulted from the influence ex-
erted upon them by their priests The language Of the
speaker so aroused the feelings of Irishman, (who
was evidently somewhat under the influence of liquor
the time) that he pulled the advocate of temperance
from his elevated position and again taking his
stand, and proceeding with his remarks he was again
pulled down; the consequence general melee took
place which resulted In the and detention the
lrishman, to for the assault the professed
friend OF temperance, and dealer in temperance songs
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TORNADO IN GRIFFIN, GEo.-The American
Wing states, that most violent tornado passed
over the Southwestern part of that town. last Satur
day week which demolished several houses Of both wood
and brick The lady Of Mr. Billiard, and three small
children we're considerably but not dangerously injured
by the falling timbers of the house In which they
at the time No other persons were injured carpen-
ters work bench taken up, dashed to pieces and
parts Of IL carried distance Of from eighty TO three
hundred yards
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tonThe public having literally encouraged attempt to
bring the gold pen rely upon
being low any other house in the trade We are now
them may be had for 81 with silver pencil included Don't
mistake the have their cost j. Y SAVAGE
% Eulton street
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COUNTY JUDoEs.
Several counties have held their conventions and ad
journed without making any nominations because the
Boards of Supervisors yet decided whether the
office Of Judge and Surrogate shall beseparated The
law requires all boards which have not yet decided to
meet on the 25th for that purpose
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Elmo Cutlery-Tho subscrlbers' assortment
embraces every possible variety Of PEN Pocket Desk
and Sporting Knife with large variety of choice Razors,
which will be warranted to the purchaser Also Scissors
Nail Files, Tweezers, &C.
g. SAUNDERS & SON. TT Broadway
few doors above Counlaudt ST.