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the month Of April there arrived at
New York from foreign ports twenty thousand eight hun
dred and eightywo passengers. As April the most
favorable month in the year. says the Mirror for foreign inn
migrants the number will probably be much larger during the
three months and be far from estimate
the number Of foreign passengers that will land at that port
during the coming year at 200 900.
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The Organ at Washington, after reviewing the
field Of BATTLE says, I" Mr.. Polk is stronger now in
Virginia than he was when he was elected" This
puts us very much in mind of Santa Annals des-
patches to the Mexican Congress after his defeat at
Buena Vista NORTH american.
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New MExIco.-A correspondent of the ST. Louis
Republican gives most dscouraging account OF
this country. He says
cit supposed that this Of the finest grazing
tries known yet told that the why
procure fresh meat is that animals have destroyed all the
grass Now, there have not been in all than eight
nine thousand horses mules and brought here from the
United States and have consumed considerable
number of the Mexican stock besides which nearly all
our animals have starved 10 death 2"
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THE STATE LEGISLATURI

70 De heard from Ihese counties gave Mr. FOLK majority
Of $780,
THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
We also give the following table Of the Wing
gains and losses in the State Legislature
Wing GainsLouisa !, Dinwiddie |, Gloucester |, Eli.
zabeh City and Warwick |, Buckingham l. Greenbrie l,
Franklin 2, Fauquer Henry J. Montgomery l. Floyd /,
Monroe Giles and Mercer |, Patrick |, Cabe and Wayne
|, Pendleton |, Braxton, &c. (rep.) lis.
Wing Losses-Carolne Senator /, Cupeper Charlotte
|, Accomac ?, Monongala |, Harrison IL.
Nett Wing gain II, equivalent to the a,mation of the
Locooco majority Of % last winter The Wing majority
in the next House of Delegates, should there be further
changes in the few counties that remain to be heard FROM
will be 10, the Locooco majority in the Senate the
LATER.
The Richmond papers concede the election Of
r. A. THOMPSON (Dem.) in the Kanawha district
Surprising Mr.. Fulton to be elected in the Wash
ngton district, the Congressional delegation from
the State is now composed of six Wings and eigh
Democrats, leaving the Brunswick district vacant
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THE VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

The subjoined extracts from the Richmond Whig
Of this mornings date--which are substantially
confirmed both by the Times and the Republican,
briefly tell the story to the result in one, and the
probable result in the other, Of the two Congress
sional districts Of Virginia not previously heard
from
FROM RICHMOND 3.
We have the pleasure of announcing that AN.
DREW 8. FuLToN, the Wing candidate for Congress
in the Little Tennessee" district is elected-beat
ing FAYETTE McMULLEN about 70 votes. Three
cheers for the Southwest! Here are the returns !:
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The following are the names of the members Of
Congress elect
Wigs. Locofocos II
Thomas S. Fournoy, Archibald Atkinson,
William l.. Goggin, George @. Dromgooe,
John M. Bolts, Thomas 5. Bocock
John 8. Pendleton, Thomas H. Bayy,
William b. Preston, r. T. L. Beae,
Andrew 8. Fulton, james Mcdowell,
or WING GAIN, 5. William G. Brown.
The Kanawha district to be heard from, in
which there is reason TO believe the Wing candi-
date, McCoMAs, is elected-as nearly as possible,
if it be SO, dividing the Virginia delegation. Had
Campbell done its duty, the Wings might have had
majority Of the delegation! Is not this glory
enough for one campaign
The following are all the returns we have from
tho h,
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The Wheeling Times says that all the stock for the con-
uction of wire suspension bridge the Ohio al that
place has been taken, and that the company win DO organized
In a few weeks
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unteers II not the two volunteer regiments will march Tor
that purpose daylight tomorrow morning, under Brig Gen.
Shields, who will report Brig Gen, Twiggs getting up
with him, the Generan-Chief if he be in advance.
he remaining regiment of that volunteer brigade Will re-
celve instructions in the course of this day.
The first division of regulars (Wonhs) will follow the
movement against the enemys left at sunrise Tomorrow
morning
As already arranged, Bngadier General Pillows brigade
will march at O'Clock morning along the route he
has fully reconnoed, and stand ready he
hears the report Of arms right circumstances
should favor him. to pierce the enemys line Of batteries at
such poinhe the the he may select
Once in the Of that line, hewil turn the right left,
both, and attack the batteries REVERSE abandoned
he will pursue the enemy with vigor unit, further orders
Walls field battery aud the cavalry WILDE held in
tho National Road little out of view and range OF the
mys batteries They will take up that position at o'clock
in the morning
The enemys batteries being carried abandoned all
divisions and corps will pursue with vigor.
This pursuit be continued many miles Hn stopped by
darkness or fortified positions towards Jalapa Consequently
the body OF the army will not this encampmen but
be followed Tomorrow afternoon early the next morning.
the baggage trains OF the several corps For this purpose
the eeber officers and Of each corps will be left guard
its camp and effects and to load up the latter in the wagons
of the corps commander Of the present encampment will
he designated in the of this day
AS known that the swoks have been
carried that the general pursuit has been commenced,
wagon for each regiment and for the cavalry will follow the
to receive under the directions of medical officers
the wounded and disabled, who will be brought back to th
| place for treatment in general hospital
The Surgeon General will organize this important service
and designate that hospital, well the medical officers
be left at it.
Every who marches to attack pursue the enemy
will take the usual allowance of ammunition and subsistence
/ for at least two days.
By command of Maj. Gen. Scott
/ III. l.. SCOTT, A. A. A. General.
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PRISONERS.

The following list of Mexican officers captured at Cero
Gorda, the 18th April, who have given their parole OF
honor report themselves without delay to the Commandant
Of the American forces Vera Cruz prisoners Of war
Jose Ma Jarero, Brigadier General
Romuo de la Vega, Bigadier General
p. Ruiz Baranda, Captain of Mexican Navy, commando
ing artillery.
Vicente Arguelea, Captain Artillery.
Jose Ma. Maa, Captain.
Jose Ma Gallegos, commanding Grenadiers-
Mariana Camacho, LIST Lieut. Artillery.
BARITONE Amable, ID Lieut.. Artillery.
Jose r. Cobarubiar, I'd Lieut. Artillery. .:.
Jose de Lastor Bras Soer Lieut. Col. Battalion de Ia
Libertad t...
Jose Nunez Captain 9th Regt Infantry.
Jose Ma Moreno, Captain 9th Regt. Infantry.
Gregorio del CALICO, Captain 9th Regt. Infantry
Rafael de Berrabidas, I'd Lieut.. 9th Regt. Infantry.
Salveo Veez, Aid de-Camp to Gen. Vega
Francisco Fernandez, lst Lieut. Mexican Navy.
The prisoners under the charge Of Capt George W.
Hughes corps Of Typographical Engineers arrived at Vera
Cruz instant about hour previous to the de-
parurc of the McKm. 1t has been e to their election by
Gen. Scott whether they should remain close prisoners in the
castle Of San Juan Uua proceed to New Orleans where
they should be allowed such personal liberty their condition
and conduct might require Of the commandant OF that
post 1t is understood that all Of the foregoing captured OH
have expressed desire be transferred to the United
States and that Col Wilson, Governor of Vera Cruz had
acceded their wishes and had directed that vessel should
be held in readiness SAIL for their accommodation about
/ the 18th of April.
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DANCER OF lSHALISs ETHER.-A boy named Coolidge
had his badly crushed in Boston steam bakery few
days since, and ampuated by Dr. Lewis while the
tent under the influence of ether In few hours after
he died. The ether properly administered by Dr. Hay
wad surgeon Of the Massachusetts Hospital who with Ds
Jackson, Cabot and others, present at the operation II
from the report that in the opinion Of DR.. Lewis,
the inhalation Of the ether the immediate Of the
boys DEATH Several Of this kind have been recently
recorded proving that this wonderfully affecting agent
be administered with the greatest caution.
The MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD is within fifty
miles Of its western termination il Joseph Is fixed upon
and seventy miles IL is New Buffalo lis engineers
are locating the route west Of Kalamazoo Since passed
into the hands of the company, and Of the hands Of
State has been doing very largely increased business ls
earnings would pay per upon the cost Of the road
use the money was applied TO that purpose For the pre-
sent year over S225, 600 will be applied to construction from
these earnings In ls49 is expected 100000 barrels Of
flour will be conveyed upon from Lake Michigan and inter
mediate points To accommodate this trade tho Compa.
ny will have completed in the fall warehouse Of four times
the ground surface Of the East Albany Merchandise Depot
and twice the area Of that IN Boston.
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1886

The counties Of Harrison, Doddrdge, Riche Jackson,
Taylor, Braxton, Glmer Fayette Tin par and Nicholas
to be heard FROM THESE counties gave Mr.. Polk majority
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The American arms have achieved another glorious ana
most brilliant victory Guaranteeing Cen SCOTS force
teriay and occupying positions which looked impegnabe
Gibraltar one after another Of their works have been taken
to-day five generals colonies enough to command ten such
armies as ours and other officers nnumerab have been taken
prisoners together with 900 and the rest Of their army
driven and routed with the loss Of every thing, ammunition,
cannon, baggageainal Nothing but the impossiblty Of
finding road for the dragons to the OF the enemys
works saved any part Of Santa Annas grand army including
his iustrious person.
with his accustomed gasny The other generals are Jose
Maria Jareno, Luis Pinson, Manuel Uoriaga, and Jose
Obando The Of the colonies have not been able to
gather Nothing saved Santa Aana but the want Of dragons
on the other side of their lines As is his travelling COACH
together with all his papers, vauabes and even bis wooden
Leg have fallen into hands, together with all the money
his army. No anticipated when they arose from their
hard bivouack this morning such complete victory
The loss both sides has been heavy how could have
been otherwise The rough and rocky road cut through
rugged dees and dense chapara by troops is nec
with wounded. The rifles, Col. Haskels TENNESSEE
volunteers the LIST artillery, the 18th infantry, and Capt Will
amss company of Kentucky volunteers have perhaps sui
fered most. Gen. Shields severely, and fear mortal,
wounded while calamity leading this brigade to storm
the cnemys furthest works Gen. Pillow was also wound
cd although slightly, while soming orticaton on TIN
side commanded by Gen. La Vega. All the field officer
Of Col Haskels regiment wounded at the same time
himself Of tho ncs Capt Mason has lost Leg Lieut.
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1922 1851
The following are the names of the members Of
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miles, although they bringing them IN as last as possible
The army is-to advance towards Mexico Immediately.
Gen. Worh's division marched this morning-Gcn Scott is
march Santa Annals coach to be harnessed up
for the purpose Of carrying Major Sumnerbetter than
il put to before.
The officers and Of the Mexican ARMY mean such
are prsoners-are to be turned loose their parole
again to take up during the Perhaps it the best
disposition that could be made of them, any other
would delay Gen, SCOTS forward movement Fifteen Of
their officers have refused to sgn but have given their parole
of honor report themselves without delay COL Wilson
Vera Cruz prisoners of Among these are Gems La
Vega and Jarero, the latter Governor Of Perote during the
time the Texan prisoners there, and believe distn-
gushed for his good treatment them These officers will
either be kept in the Castle San Juan dUlua else pro-
coed to the United States.
Gen. Shields still alive, but is considered impossible for
him to survive The ball through his lungs he
leading his men storm the furhcs work Of the enemy
write this amid confusion Of all kinds aud with other
table than knees hundred Mexican officers around
me- making out their paroles while our dead being
carried by and consigned to their long resting place by the
road side. ...
shall start on for alapa this afternoon and will write by
every opportunity send you Mexican papers, also
Santa Annals last proclamation. ..
have lust learned that there is some hope for General
Shields t;od grant he may live /! ....
Col Baker, who charged the last fort lost foy-vc men
in killed wounded Of only portion of his regiment
Lieut. Cowardn killed, Lieut. Murphy supposed to be NOR
tally wounded Lieutenant Johnson wounded in three places,
and thigh auputatcd, Leus Scott, Froman, and Matby
wounded.
The following orders were issued by Gen. Scott
the evening before the battle Of the 18th:
! HEADQUARTERS OF raE AMY,
/ Plan del RIO April IL, ls47
The enemys whole line Of entertainments and batteries will
be attacked in 'front.' and at the time turned early in the
lday to morrow-probably before 10 O'Clock A. NJ
The second Twggss) division Of regulars Is already ad-
y.nced within easy turning distance towards the onemys left
That division instructions TO forward before daylight
to morrow and take up position the National Road in
The enemys rear of retreat towars Jalspa 1t
NAV be reinforced to-day, unexpectedly attacked IN force
y reqmenoneo or two-taken from Sheldss brigade OF yo
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PARK THEATRE. The grand opera Of "SaHo," by
Maestro Giovanni Paccin is to be repeated this even
Ing by general request We areglsd and our readers
viii Be glad sss be able to again hear this opera for
It was and will be and appreciated ct each
addition. The part filled by Fortunate Tsdssco Is
sublime piece Of acting and she sings the inspiration
song in the last act most admirably wur nv all
the dilletant who have and heard the queen OF
the singing art" Tedesco looks like Damereau Cinti
and displays talent very nearly equal to Grts SigDo-
Marini whose deep aud fine voice made great i'm
preston In the opera of Sao Is to appear again TINS
evening with Perozzi and Bsttaglini No doubt the
Park Theatre win be- crowded for the last night of
the season, and the company will remain only two
weeks more In New York
VAuxHALL.-The company Of negro Ministries al pre-
sent engaged at this saloon exceedingly ceer The
bass voice Of Raymond Is the most mslod,us bsy,
listened to for tine. In fact doaht much II
any similar company produce such full round and
At the same time voice. this gentleman
Cartsr the banjo player s equally clever In his line
and Donaldson, the tamborne player, keeps the audi
ence IN continual laughter There Is softness and
lghtness In their choruses which make the harmony
the voices sound very delightfully."- upon the the
Broadway, they would become great fayortes and Mr.
Campbell would be we'll repaid for his selection of such
talent But Vsuxhal 10 not than two blocks FROM
Broadway and visit to the garden and saloon will re-
pay the patrons.
MADAME FLEURY Jolly and Mr.. Dubreuil, whose arriva
we announced last week. intend to give grand
at the Apollo Rooms, on Thursday next. Thsss two
artists belong to the excellent company of French
directed by Mr. Davis in New Orleans and it said by
the lovers of music in the Crescent City that both
sess very great talent Madame F1eury Jolly the pri
ma donna, is charming little woman, with sparkling
eyes and good features and the compass of her
voice her metode and acting said to be excellent
Mr. Dubreui, who has sung in Italy with Benedett and
Bensvsntano, possesses q splendid barytone voice. Mr.
Genovese Ia tenor who makes his first appearancs and
Mr. Timm, will assist the two French artists We wish
crowded
look upon them with kindness.
HERz AVID SIyoRI are ut Louisville
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Steamboat Lines to Boston.

Mr. EDIroR-You stated IN your paper Of the
18th, that there was to be new line started
next week to Boston, via Providence, by steam.
boats Rhode Island and Worcester. 20 far as
rect the statement The Worcester is one OF
the regular line now running to Norwich, in the
Norwich and Worcester line; and cannot, under
any circumstances, be connected with the X hode
Island IN any way, as the Rhode Island belongs
the Norwich and Worcester. The object of your
informant, in debating the article alluded to,
was, no doubt, to deter the Fall River Company
from building another boat similar to the Bay
State, which they are about contracting for;
which boat would take the place OF the Massa-
chusetts, now running in connection with the
Bay State, and which boat belongs to the Sto-
nlngton party. BY which arrangement you will
place for the Massachusetts, and have supe-
rior one to contend with.
June 26. 1817
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naces one for thee and enc for Nlosss and one for Elias
The Rev speaker then proceeded to show the vast In
husnce snscted by Of the I'VE and
reasons, next by faith and that the song Of Calvary
ought to b sort Of watch word for all ct the IRE side
In the counting room the workshop, constant
theme in every situation In life that the idea Of It
should be to the human mind what grsvitation Is TO
man
AT the Of the divine service the President retr
ed with Alderman Oliver through the dense crowd as
sembe 1t the door and proceeded his quarters in
street .|
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Sporting Intelligence.

CErrREviLLE CouRss, l.. I-TRorrrHo.--The famous
trottng horses Moscow and Hector together to.
day at this ceurse in contest of mile heats best three
In five, In harness. There will doubt, be great at
tendance to witness the performances Of these celebrated
nags They are so nearly matched that both favo
rites Besides the above there will be three other
sagements-two trotting matches, and contest for
pacing purse The leave South Ferry Mt III O'Clock
and return when the sports over For particulars
soc advertisement,
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day called to hold an inquest at Bloomingdse, upon the
body Of an unknoY man, native Of Ireland: aged 80
years who was found on Saturday afternoon lying on
the at the of Forty street and
Tenth Avenue aborng under the influence of ship fe-
YER He was taken to the station house, ut Blooming
dale, where he died in the course Of the night The
jury found verdict in accordance with the facts.
FELL PROM HousE-ror.-Coroner Walters call
ed to hold an inquest yesterday at No. 1859 Sd avenue
upon the body of Mary Foster, native Of Ireland aged
25 years. VINO was killed by accidentally falling from the
top of the house No. l5l Sd avenue Saturday night
during q fit of temporary insanity The deceased,
though so young from the testimony adducsd very
and had been so for some time past and the
alteration of mind was caused by ntemperance The
jury found a verdict accordingly.
MAN DRowNED.-see advertisement in another COL
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Total II. II. aud Canal -. $40, $50 90
RAVES or ToLL AND TRANSPORTATION ON RAuro.p TO
July l.. i8l7.
From MI. Carbon. s. Haven, Pr Clinton
To Philadelphia. 81 50 81 40 ST.
To Richmond. 40 30 1 10
RATES OF Toll ev CANAL, 70 JUNE 1, lsas
- =, From MT. Carbon. s. Hacen. PIT. Clinton
To Philadelphia ........ 81 cts. GO cts 5ec,s
The receipts Of coal by the Lehigh Canal, for the
season, up to June 10th, were 1879 i6s tons
The shipments by the schuylkil Canal, during the
week have fallen of In consequence Of breach which
occurred at Laurel HILL has been repaired and the
boats are running again The demand for coal has
Gently been more active in consequence Of the advance
IN the price Of transportation Of cents per ton,
which the railroad company will make on the ist of
July, and on the LIST Of every following month. There
Is great scarcity Of vessels at Richmond and reghts
have advanced.
The receipts CT the Central Railroad Company Of
Michigan for the six months ending June ls this year
and last, were as annexed -
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beautifully constructed encosore az the cornes o. a. st Ave
of eqoestsn celebrity and the well kn.wn psssrcn Joe
e. wsr, formerly attached to Contos Harden. III Broad
ssv and I'VE been aosf.ed snd s suy arraoged the
ny. hmen r" those who visit tnat ar of the city,
particularly railroad will become adssabe
,o,,g lrce both Of the excellence OF the
there we'll the perfect order and de-
eonm with which IL " cuuducted II is day and
ing The carr leave eyrry Ave minutes from O'clock IN the
smoruing ~ I'll IL At night
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comparison Of prices current yesterday with those
ruling the close Of the previous week. exhibits i'm
provement in Reading Bonds of tx per cent Reading
Railroad IL; and decline in Pennsylvania SIS Of per
cent; Illinois III Indiana IA; Norwich and Worcester
AZ; Harlem Pa Long Island IA; stonington ~; Far
mers Loan IN; Canton Co. ".
The receipts of anthr acite coal by the Reading Rail-
road and schuylkill Canal for the week ending June
25th and for the that date, annexed
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sRRENADE AT THE AsroR Hor

sERENADE AT THE AsToR HOUSE.
The President was ssrenaded, soon after midnight by
band of German vocaists. We did not learn who the
musicians were but they possessed fine voices aud made
the vicinity Of the Astor and St Pau echo again and
again, with their sweet and melodious strains
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Dishonest SaiiorsOnhoer Van Gieson, Of the chiefs
ONCE arrested yesterday four sailors by the names OF
VIM Green Alexander Miller, James Gill and John
Grith seamen DO I'd of the British bark Cathsrnc
Stewart, Forbes from London on charge OF breaking
open chests and trunks belonging 70 the
gers stealing thererom broad cloths and various arti
ces Of wearing apparel portion Of the property was
recovered by the officer found in the Of the
accused parties They all conveyed before Justice
Drinker who committed them to prison to await the de-
cision OF the U. s. District Court.
Petit Larceny Garrison, of the 10th ward,
arrested, Saturday, called John Anderson on
a charge of stealing lot Of carpenters TOOLS valued at
$40, the property Of Dunn Perry, No 3o livingston
street. Justice ketcham locked him up for trial
Stealing Ciothing.--A fellow called VIM. Jones was
caught Saturday night having in his possession lot
Of wearing apparel valued ut $40, belonging to Johu
O'Brien, No. GAG Walker street. which property had
been stolen from the above premises Justice Ketcham
committed him for trial.
Good for the Loser-OfHcer Stark, of the 18th ward
found on saturday In the street. purse containing SO
wm,cn the owner can have by applying to the above
ofhcer ut the station house. Of Third street anu
the Bowery.