The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-15

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thu suaugs,ion and armed occupation Of all Mexico or
IN. plsn Of Mr. Calhoun. Of falling back to defensive
line Time show and very short time that the great
Caroinlau, and OLD Zack Taylor could see little the
some are 81 opinion that the Mexicans conquered
already but Gen Jesup thinks at the present rate It
will take at least five years to bring the Mexicsns 10
Gen Scott appears to have gone far Perote. and
occupied Forty miles beyond Jalspa and 100 on the
way direct Mexico. The main body Of the army VIII
stop Mt Jsspa The next stage from Perote Will bring
him up TO puebla. a city Of $4,000 inhabitants More
troops will be snted W.
CoyraADlcrIoys- The Washington Union OF
Thursday contains the following contradiction OF
rumors which have been published in several pa
pers lately -
We understand there is no sort Of foundaon ste
statement that orders have been sent 20 tenera'
to halt for the present at Jalapa No such tbs
is believed have taken place in the cabinet o snee
18th. nor has any Ter of this sort been ssueu 80
the 7th Instant . In fact no doubts that Cen
will push the capital aud that ne WI. .aN h
before ANY orders could have been sent 70 nun su'
qusas to the 7th Instant We know that he has a.,
ready passed Jaap. and arrived even ~ h ImnsriI
this time: In all prooaohity' ne Is 'es
In reply to a Baltimore paper which stated that
the President and Cabinet had decided on CALI
ing an extra session of Congress, the Union uses
he following language in contradiction OF that
assertion
We are utterly at loss tn know how such rumor
got circulation There is not the slightest founda
ton It, No such decision had been made by the
President and cabinet aud venture assert that
idea has entered into their minds Why should
Congress be called! The administration have money,
and munitions. sufficient to carry on the war with
glory and aud ualess Mexico bs infatuated to
negotiate an honorable peace. At home, the reforms
which Congress have adopted In our financial system
developing their benefits by the energies Of the ma
chinery which Congress have already established.
BALrrmoRE, May IA, lsa7.
The Dry Wsathsy-Dinne,> 10 Lieut. Col Diron S.
Mlss-Ydftsnspted Murder-Rumorsd Extra Session.
For several days past the weather in this region Of
country has looked every hour of the day and night
but few moments would elapse before
should be blessed with plentiful supply of rain But
up the present time have not had for forty days
sufficient rain mosten the earth half inch beneath
the surface at ~ .4ir.-is rsa
his fowctzens Of Baltimore to partake Of pub
lie dinner, which Is OF the 10Th inst. Col.
Miles distinguished In all tho battles Of Gen Tay
lor with the exception Of Buena Vista he having been
transferred to Gen Scott at that tme but participated
most nobly in the capture of Vera Cruz
A named James Oiggs yesterday arrested for |
attempting to shoot his wife. The ball, from pistol
erased her left breast, slightly woundng her.
The reported extra session Of Congress- ont to be
premature IL Is said that the matter 10 only In
contemplation in terms of peace should be agreed
upon bstween Gen Scott and the Mexicans, and 1t is
asserted that Generals Taylor and SCOTT have
carte blsnch giving them Jointly all the powers of Il
Lieutenant General both civil and military to conduct
the and bring 1t to close. ~ ..4 'ai ndr
Professor Grant Is about to make his experiment for
lighting CITY under new and economical plan at
the expense Of the city He proposes t. effect It by
way as to give three times the light that is obtained
from one under the present arrangement. .'ittt