New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-02
steamer Revenue Burnt.

From the St Louis Republican, May "a.
The steamer Revenue. from this port bound up the
Illinois burnt to the waters edge at the head of the
Peoria Lake halfpas nine o'clock last Friday even
ine. the 2si inst
The fire originated in the bar supposed to have been
communicated from the chimney, and spread so rapid
y that in fifteen minutes the whole OF the cabin was
veloped in flames.
on the discovery Of the re Capt Turner ordered her
to be ashore which was Immediately done, and all
the passengers escaped safely 10 the bank but were uns
bic any of their baggage and some of them bur
RED of half dressed. One passenger lost $1,000 value
in money and jewels.
the valuable papers and money belonging TO the bOst
being 10 the safe supposed TO be uninJured She
had bu, little freight board having discharged the
most of her cargo Ia going up.
The boilers aud engines are all that will be saved OF
the boat and these are no doubt much Injured by the
fire. The Revenue was owned BY Capt VIM J Iur.
ner and the clerk and valued Al about five thousand
dollars, and was fully insured
MEXICAN GESERALs-If the prowess Of the
Mexican army were 10 be measured by the number OF
It's Generals il would be formidable indeed At the bat
lie of Buena Vista the number duty was "a, or one
for every 200 men, as follows:
Antonio Lopez dc Santa Anna, President, Generain-
Chief.
Don Manuel Alvarez General in Chief of all the Cav.
Lombordini (since dead COMMANDMENTS Chief of In
fantry ,,
Don Iznsco Mora, General-in Chief of Engineers.
Michetorens Chief of the General staff
vssquez, Miuon, detached, Mejs
Torrejon Janrega Don Mich. Flores,
Ampadia, Rafael Condo, Guzman,
Andrade, Rafael Pscheco Perez,
JareTa, Josa Ma Garcla MORA
Quptsmsr. Ortega Manuel Romero.
Merican Arriilery IN The Engagement;
Twentyiour Founders. 3lEight pounders..-.......
Sixteen do.--.. 3lHowiizer. ..-.....-...-. l
Twelve do-.... 81 To,al IN
la from, OF ssulo and attacked that city the Esd
and repuised by The Artillery under command Of Capt
Webster.
DISTRESSING CASE oF SHIP FEyER.-We re-
greet TO learn that the family OF Mr. Mead Of Duanes
bursh Schenectady County has been severe sufferers
by the accidental Introduction OF this disease into their
house. We understand that party of emgrants, pro
ceeding on foot along the Cherry Valley turnpike and
passing the house Of Mr. Mead one OF the party. an
elderly person. observed TO be very unweL. The
party asked by some Of the members OF Mr.. Meads
ismy n Temsin night and having been served TO
evening meal slept 10 an out building adjoining the
house. On the following day. one of Mr.. Aesds family
taken sick and the sickness pronounced BY their
medical attendant to be- ship fever under which disease
they learned the sick emgrant was labOring The dis
spread 20 other members OF the family, and yes
terday morning informant learned that three were
dead aud fourth seriously unwell that recovery
hopeless Thus have three and perhaps four mem
bers OF highly respectable Quaker family fallen VIC
tms 10 disease introduced into their house unwilling
IT, by individuals upon whom they bestoving the
Offices OF the good Samaritan. Verify the ways OF Pro
whence are inscrutaole. Albany Argus May ~.
ELEGANT CARPETING FOR NISIPEScE 12I oTs.)
PER YARD We called friend the other day. and
our attention attracted 10 what apparently
canvass carpet of very fine texture Of fresh coOrs and
with handsome border. On inquiry we were surpris
ed 10 learn IL what might be called homespun, and
that il cost but nnepence per square yard. As no let
patent have been taken out for the invention we
give Inc directions received them sew together
strips of the cheapest cotton cloth OF the size Of the
room and tack the edges 10 the hoor Inen paper the
81 Do. cf With
of psper The paste will be stronger II gum arabic DC
mixed with H. After being well dried give two coats
OF vanish aud your carpet is finished u can be wash
"A ike canvass carpets without injury such carpets
of course will not bear the rough usage OF kitchen,
but In chambers and keeping rooms our informant tss
US be has seen them after being used Tor two years and
frequently washed retaining most oeautigl polish,
smoother ihsn canvas. lForumouh journal
Another ASTIREST OUTRAGE. This pop
ular caption will draw attention 10 The fact We are about
TO stale The Authorities OF the City Of hewfork re
Gently procured the Of some extensive buildings
near WILLIAMSBURG, Lons Island, as Home Tor orphan
and Destitute Children THIS gave Ofence 10 persons 10
that vicinity who held meeting and resolved TO destroy
the buildings This Resolution carried into eject
by body Of citizens who applied an incerdisry torch
which M dame that consumed them
This outrage occurred within three miles OF Wslst
and Broadway But neither the Courier and Enquirer
nor ENpress seem greatly distressed aoOut Il Ihey
neither denCunce the inceudsres nor assault the Gov
r,nor for uegecting t. srTaSn and punish them Nor
shl3 tbese ine.udisr,es Intrinsic intention 10 vote
for Msssr. wHrrLEsEY snd JoKpAS, woald these rtT-
,. journals for that ask the People TO reject
those candidates though this y the conclusion TO which
their aimsy pretexis terdt lAio- i've 'O1I-
~ AsBY FoLsox was out yesterday IN al her
slory holding forth TO parties Of and boys collected
Al the corners Of the streets 10 hear ner read rom
manuscript her everlasting narration OF the Persee
Of herself and Brother Lsmsoa Al one p'Aee soe ~
much ANNOYED by the conduct OF young brother -
l,tle urcnin WHO in spite Of all her admoniuons per
sisted In putting away long nine, the smoke from
which seriously interfered with the operations OF ner
organs of free speech. lCnrono'ype may =
ry- There was a slight frost on Friday night at
unsnsm Mass which did considerable damage 10 beans
cucumber vines and other vegetables.