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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

The GREAT CoURr OF INQurRy.-Every arrival
| from Mexico brings US an instalment ofthe mag
| ni6cent Court of Inquiry on General Pillow,
spreading through all the avenues of society-an
additional and deep dose of the folly, the nom
sence. the vanity, the pride. the bad temper and
righteousness, which prevail among our militia
ry heroes. This investigation brings forth, it is
true, some ad1iuonal historical facts, doing
justice 10 particular individuals in the glorious
campaign from Vera Cruz to Mexico; but these
morsels of truth and history are so overwhelm-
ingly covered up with The vanity and folly of
our military men, that we cannot but lament the
cause which has produced such Developments, so
disgraceful and 80 unfortunate for the private re-
latlons of some of the noblest-minded soldiers
that the world has ever seen. This business OF
going to Courts of Inquiry, or Courts Martial,
on the occasion of every important or unim-
portant quarrel, ought to be restricted by
the government and by Congress. What did
the country gain by the great Fremont
trial, or, rather, Fremont farce Did 1t
change the opinion OF single man, or the rela-
tive merits of General Kearny or Colonel FIRE.
mont, who were the two principal and opposing
heroes on that occasonl Certainly not Both
of these distinguished soldiers stand precisely in
the same position before the country and the
world, as they ever did. Each has his own lau-
rels, which nothing can change or fade. So II
may be said, with even greater truth, of the dis.
tinguished chieftains who accompanied General
Scott on his splendid campaign IN Mexico.
These revelations, if they cause any change in
the public mind, merely place the military capa-
city of our Mexican heroes in the highest point
of view, while their civil capacities are very
much diminished and subtracted from. 1t even
said that the Court of Inquiry which has been
going on in Mexico, is about adjourning to
the United States, there to continue its labors,
and to mako the military character still more
ridiculous by further enquiries and further
disclosures. Well, be it so. Tho conse-
quen0e of these Investigations will be to set
aside forever, In the public mind, any chance of
military candidates ever filling high civil Offices
Their quarrels, their folly, their personal feelings
and their Investigations, only serve to disgust
the great mass of the American people with such
men, and will only tend to keep them in their
proper positions: that Is, to do the fighting, kill
ing and butchery of the country, when such
things are wanted, either in defence of the coun-
try or of treaties.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

Our RELATIONS WITH MKxIoo-The last &C.
counts from Mexico are unfavorable for the
ratification of the treaty. We think it highly
probable that no treaty will be confirmed by
Mexico during the present summer, and perhaps
not until after our November election. We shave
som. reasons for believing that Mr. Polk, and
many of his friends in the Senate, were never
sincere in desiring treaty with Mexico TIL
after the Presidential election. The issue of the
annexation of Texas, on which the last Presi
deacy was determined, would not answer for the
approaching contest; and if our relations with
Mexico should remain open till winter, it would
be much easier for Mr.. Polk and his men to 90
into the contest with the cry of all Mexico on
their lips, than to be without such watchword.
1.-THE American commissioners in Mexico choose
to protraet negotiations there, they can easily
accomplish their purpose. They have plenty Of
money under their control, and money possesses
an unlimited political power among such q mi
SCRABBLE race of scoundrels as compose the Mex
can congress or Mexican government. 1t will
be only necessary for those commissioners to
advertise privately what they want, and how
much they will give to agree to a treaty or dis
agree to Ito confirm the negotiations or delay
them-in order to accomplish exactly what they
want from the Mexican government, in all its
ramihcations. We may prepare, therefore, for
seeing no treaty with Mexico, and for going into
the next election to decide the question whether
we shall annex the whole of the republic of
Mexico to the United States, or not. With such
an issue, Mr. Polk, or Mr. Folks men, might
have some chance, even against Gen. Taylor or
Gen. Scott. Wthou, it we think they would
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

new Governor oil the Province of New Bruins
wick held his frat levee at Freerckton on Tuesday
last IL was Dumsrously attended and two addresses
were presented to The Governor The meeting Of the
Executive Council appointed for the Sd instant when
1t il expected that appointments will be made to several
important oioes now vacant The late governor, slr
William Coebrooks and family, now Ia this city,
ending to take passage in the next steamer Tor Eng
land Their lodgings ere Ut the Revere House
.d5vsrfissr Nv
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02
TELgGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.
Summary

On account of the demise of the Hon. Ches-
ter Ashley, late Senator from Arkansas, neither
house of Congress transacted much business
yesterday.
Late accounts from Santa Fe give rise to ap-
prehensions of another instruction at that place.
Gen. Price has gone to Chihuahua with all his
dlsposabe force.
Several items Of interest, including market
reports, &c, will be found among the subjoined
DISPATCHES.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

GENERAL ScoTT's RETURN TO THE UNITED
SrATss.-General Scott being about to return to
the United States, we perceive the city of New
Orleans is making grand preparations to give him
brilliant reception. Other cities are doing the
same; but as yet, New York has not moved in
the matter. AS he will be here, we think it is
time for our citizens 10 take the matter in hand
and do something worthy of the General and Of
our citV
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

LATE FROM THK BRITISH WEST INDIEs-MIsE-
RABLE STATE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRs.-The clipper
bark Ann D. Richardson, Captain Spall, arrived
yesterday morning, in passage of fifteen
days, from Barbados, with full files of the
Mercury and the West Indian, to the 18th of
April.
The Assembly was still in session. Retrench-
ment in all public works and Offices is to be
adopted economy is every where talked of,
and is the leading subject of debate In the
House.
The attempt to raise $4,000 by loan, in Eng
land, for the purpose of carrying on the public
works, failed. The event has caused great dls-
tress among the government and its officers.
The West Indian of the 18th, speaking OF the
affairs Of the colony, says -
Five months have passed since the pressure on
these colonies commenced and every successive day
brings with It rather than dimtnuton
Of GLOOM We in the midst Of the crop season,
obsery able on every hand-when ships arriv
ing with full cargoes to merchants aud leaving in
TS S
stasnsnt purchases are conane tho bare nsoesar.s
of the best bills cannot b sold except at an Immense
are unwilling to anticipate tho condition Of things when
BE- opposed the issue Of Treasury
whether they are prepared with any better scheme Of
relief whether they will take upon themselves the
sponsbity Of thwartng what appears to be the only
measure likely to afford relief at crisis the
climax Of which very much fear has not yet been at
tanned, end the attainment Of which without effort
relieve the various interests Of the Isapd will
disastrous than are willing to surnise ?"
The accounts from the various surrounding Islands
Of the mss distressing nature The people appear
to be overwhelmed with peoubiAry difficulties.
The Trinidad Stan darl Of the 30th March, in a
lsocholy article describing the affairs Of the colony
We still suffering from the general depression,
without the slightest appearance Of improvement Bust
Of every description IL at the lowest point and the
closed shops and deserted streets Of Port spain
IL still extremely scarce and the public revenue is
learn, deficient to meet oil the demands against
To vsiter acquainted with Port OF Spain In Its
days the appearance Of King street and
Fl edsriok street would excite feelings Of SURPRISE and
the melancholy fact that great and fearful disaster
had oyertakcn the community would present itself to
his mind seeing the Of shops which used 10 be
the Of lively and busting business closed and
the Others which struggling to msutain position,
| customers"
The Legislature Of the Island Of st. Vincent closed
the Sd inst new session commenced on the 7th but
the members refused to meet, and give dis
inclination to pass laws imposing additional burdens,
the shape Of taxes Of aay kind already bank
rupt community
ths 5000 granted by Her Ms.sty for the
relief Of the destitute sufferers by the hurricane in that
ssnd had been forwarded by His Exoellency the Co
vernon In Chief The for Withholding the larger
part Of the grant had been the subject Of much psou
ation but 1t had not tranepred the latest date
received intelligence from Tabsgo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

We shall have edition Of the HERALs for European
circulation, ready to-day at twelve O'Clock two
osntsin time to be sent in the mails for the steamship
Acadia, which will leave Boston tomorrow. 1t will be
very interesting sheet and will, usual contain tho
latest news from ell parts Of the country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02
Rallraad Matters.

The connection of the stoniDgton With the Boston
aud Providence Railroads having been made the steam
boat train tomorrow morning will for the arst time
run through to Boston without changing carr, and
crossing ferry ct Providence The ferry will hereafter
avoided, and the running time between Stonipston
ed Boston win not exceed three hour
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02
From New Mexico.

CINcINNArI, May l, l64s.
Accounts from Ell Pssso, New Mexico, to the Sd Of
March, have been received.
Gen. Prioe had left for Chihuahua, with his whole
force.
Another rebellion expected to place ct Santa
Fe. The Mexicsns had become very insolent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

Powder ExpiosIon-EIectIon Returns-Meth-
Odlst Conference, Sc
CINCINNATI, May l, 1s4s.
An explosion of powder in q works establishment
occurred to-day, by which two killed and three
others wounded
Oncsl election returns frcm Iowa. shew that Harlan
was elected Supe rntendent by 10 majority.
The annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, IL in session, Bishop Heddng presiding.
The river 10 in hne boating order.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

MORE SHOOTING ATTEMPTED NEAR BosToN.-
Mt very early hour on Sunday morning,
Waterman at Cambridge Port, discovered two
ryng basket OF stolen provisions aud attempted
rect ons Of them, who drew revolver, and snapped 1t
three times, the caps not exploding Tbs wstonmen
then drew similar weapon, ard mapped It Avs times
with like result The thief then ran and the watch.
man ohased aud knocked him down .nd arrested him.
His pame IL W,llisss The piso Of the robber arrest
cd, had ak barrels, each loaded with ball
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

NsIvIns En.IEy Dr IownsenGs sarsapsrs Inylgo!st:s
muscular energy the effects Of medicne ndscreors
conmtedm youth orhe excessive ndulg Of the
and brought general physical prosaon Of the
ysem sssi'ude want Of ambition fai.tug sensations
SAINT remedy This Sarsap,ra is far superior nviRos
rating cordial and the system
activity the limbs aud ,trengh the muscular syst.
dnary degrees Principal Office l26 Fulton
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

FACE Lecurs o'clock this evening in CLINTON HALL
the character influence aud quent duues of Woman
subisct which ali will be interested Puplic minaon ne
will be made the cose of the lecture Fowler be
committed professionally his Office 1871 Na,sausest during
the day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

FIRR IN DANvILLg, PA The Office of the
DanUite Democrat and tho whole block Of buildings
known the Montgomery Buildings, were destroyed
by fire Wednesday last. The loss If property and
goods amounts to some $4,000 $40 000- Dan Dem.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02
e ne Circulation or the Hers III.

Notice TO City Subscribers.
Those of subscribers who have changed their
residences requested 10 mention to ths carriers
or leave their names ct the Herald office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

Mrs Julia Webster Appleton vii: OF ssmss Az r.
ton, ESQ and only daughter Of Daniel "s'''e'' -
Boston on Friday evening last
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02
Gold Peus.-Ds.lsrs In /,

Gold sns-Dsalsrs In Gold Pens are invit-
ed examine Cratey improved Feunt Gold Pen
ink enough TO write whole page and be had only Of
Beers Clark (up stars rs John whore slso be
found the Pens Of Il, the best the country.
nuf-ctuers lowest net prices Gold pens repaired
changed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

Roator invaluable rtels fact head any family
should be deprived Of this beautyg fluid Bandone
not equal it in the qualities which beiong both end he
pvgoratoI improves while baudone dest the fibre Ct
the hair The u'te which the former nparts perma
aud u Keeps sve,y fsment and flexible Ii be
bought at 81 Bre sdway, or any Drug Store.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

Gold Pens, Diamond Pointed, 81 only, silver
pencil ease inc uded.-I w. CREATION o, No II Cedar
street stsi invite purchasers both and
they selling at hey keep the of all
and maker that purchasers decide for themselves
to their relative merits GOLD aud repaired
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02
Affairs In Canada.
A. Av<rl1 GA I

From the Quebec Chronicle, April 26.]
the last for o ssv the
the Hon Mr. AylWin Solicitor General for Canada East,
and one of the fos the oy Of Queoeo
been re- elected to than some judicial changes
were decided upon. Mr. Justice Gale II was runored,
been confirmed ana II Is now stated that Mr. Justice
Bsdard Of tho Quebec bench, has bsen transferred TO
puisne judge on the Quebec bench in his stead. Thus
has the solicitor generashp East and seat in pars-
msnt become vacant Mr. Drummond, member for
dates have yet offered themselves Tor the representation
Of our good city.
St. Geors.1 Day happening on Sunday thi; year, it
was celebrated Monday the o4th In the usual man
mes by the St Gsorse Society ofthis city wAo went IN
sermon suitable to tho OCCASION was delivered BY the
Rev Dr. Msckis. Tbs splendid band Of the sd High
wers ssan present 1t iS. dinner At the Albion Hotel
in the evening The sister socistes Of Patrick ana
st. jean Baptsts, the former with the 81
the doors Of their respective presidents Great pIss
Is bestowed upon the musical service at the cathedral
under the able observation-disclosures OF Mr. Goodman upon
the whole the turn out such reflected great GRE
dit on the loyal sons Of st George.
Tho weather Is, for the season. nne although vegeta
ton is not 20 prom sing early dsappaarsnoe
snow led to hope for The navigation between Cue
bee and Montreal has been open since the 18th inst but
II IL believed that In the course Of next summer
will have line Of electric telegraph between Halifax and
Que Dec Wncn Will Dc great ~ '"sso
citing times.
POiiticai Intelligence.
THE VIRGINIA ELEcTIor.-The election held in Vlr-
sina ON the 27th ui for members Of tho General As
ssmbly Of the State has resulted In whig loss OF nve
members In the last House Of Delegates there were
~ wings and ca locofocos In tho Senatorial district
composed Of Jefferson, Frederick and Clarke, Opis,
IL f Is elected over Gallagher, w. IA whig loss
Who DELreArEs TO NATIONAL CorvErTIor
w Woodnn, Ct. l.. Clingman, alternately Daniel
Baker and Edward j. Hale, Of North Carolina the two
latter both Clay have bsen chosen dssgstss
the wbig national convention. Also, John snermsn'
Ono. P. Reynon, olternatc) from Ohio
DELEGATES TO DEmocRArIo NATIONAL CorvIrTIor.
Weldon NJ Edwards and Robert Strange on the par.
OF the State william Ashs for Of the dstrio
of North Csona have been chosen 10 delegates 70 tne
Baltimore Convention.
WIscorsrN Tbs democratic convention OF tss 10,
district Of Wisconsin, has unanimously nom'h"''
VIM Pitt Lypde, OF Milwoukio, for Congress
! RuopE IsLAsp.-The General Assembly OF hnouo
Island meets Newport to-day, for the puupo' ond
counting the votes given at tbs late elecuon, W."
organizing the govern msnt Tor the ensuing rs,tsn
| new Speaker of the House 10 to be chosen WI. $50"
| the late Speaker, not being returned - memoe'
Iii. W. h.tar Arplatou vita OF Samuei hPPie
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

gs and seaps perfection. and nothing has yet been
made equal e them and patura
ancs as defy detection, made asst hair and adapted
IN tho simplest style. The american lns.
tute at the fair awardd the inventor silver medal
large assortment always hand Batcneor all sIe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

CU0 UUIHc HcKcUy Cn6r 00U WKr6e
forfeit if do sell good Boots 81 80 as
in the city for 81 81, and furthermore orfet tho
If sells good for ~ 50 se
have now the large,t retail trade of in the city,
and shall endeavor keep by selling better Boots
rIces than any of my competitors H. b JONES' IA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

ColonpE for tho led for producing natural
black or brown. without injury the hair skin
nounced by heunnds this article the world the
only that forms all promises See and judge for your
selves at Cat h.lors Wall 1t, Broadway One trial
will prove its efficacy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-02

Fresh Arrival by the Steamer from Paris.
Fench Calf Boots . friend ouugs opposite
office French boots 81 so usuy s. sna 81 other high
fine calf boot, 50 sold other cheap for
aud CATERS of Young. email profits is his motto. The
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-26
The Railroad Broken up-The Troops Fra
tcrnIze with the National Guards.

such measures were indeed taken. The NstIonsl
Guards from the Hundsthurm assembled At o'clock
the morning OF the 9th st the terminus OF the Nor
thern Railroad from which they removed the rails,
for the purpose of preventing the departure Of the
Grensdiers The latter arrived soon siter, and the
commanding officer. seeing that the removal OF his
troops by rail impossible, gave orders Tor their
proceeding foot 30 Gsnserndori. station on the
line whence he hoped il would be possible 70
eject their conveyance by the railroad Bat this plan
too resisted by the National Guards the numbers
OF which increased with every minute.
5srricade efectually stopped the march Of the Re
giment the Tabor Bridge. Orders were gwen for
toe .torrning OF the barrcsde and the War Office being
aware OF the mutinous disposition of the Grenaders,
several Battsions OF Cavalry were instructed 10 escort
them But the Grensdiers crossed the bridge, scaled
tho barrcsde aud fraiernzed with tho National Gusrd
The after destroyed part OF the bridge thus preventing
the Cavalry from interfering Regiments OF Infantry
were then drawn up TO reduce the insurgents and to
enforce obedience the commands Of the Government
and the Artillery arrived at 10 o'clock when the rioters
were summoned 10 surrender this they reus. 20 DO,
for they had meanwhile been reinforced by the Acad
emca Legion The parties stood thus opposed to one
another until body OF workmen proceeded TO seize
powder wagon and four guns. which they effected
without any opposition from the Artllerymen bul
this OF the insurgents gave nevertheless the signal
for bloody conflict
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-26

upon certain Mr. Butt counsel for the prisoner.
The Crown appears to have great difficulty about Mr
Meagher They are afraid they cannot procure sd.
verdict for the chain Of evidence us said i. not
complete and therefore they leave his trial the Jas,
lest acquitts In his might influence the others
In the meantime they securing the country TO pro
cure witnesses for so far unsuccessfuny
Arrests are making every day. Two Americans were
taken up lately. Mr. Reilly mot Devin Reilly was
arrested in Belfast this week, and conveyed 10 Rich
mond on charge OF high treason. The search for
O'Gormsn and Mahony continues undated Many
udicrous stories told about disappointed police
men Just when they thought they were on Mahonys
tract The las, search for him In his cousins house
Miss Organ While the Police were hunting through
the house two ladies' dressed up bundle Of something
with cloak and hat and hid ii under the sofa The
Police observed it their and drew it out
utng amid peals of derisive laughter.
Jenny Lind is in Dublin, performing to brilliant and
crowded audiences She appeared in sonnsmbula the
very day Smith OBriens sentence reached the city but
the theatre not the less gay or crowded Wreaths
were flung on the stage In endless profus!onthe sp
pause was desfening and Irish warm heartedness was
displayed in full perfection for stranger, while their
Tustrious counryman was lying sentenced to igno
rnnious death in Clonmcl Jail Worse than their de
sertion of him Is this Indifference to his fate
? :. The Jury have returned verdict Of Guilty in
the case of McManus which will Of course be followed
by sentence similar 10 that Of Smith OBrien.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-26
AUSTRIA.
Origin of the Insurrecriou nj Vienna.

Great excitement prevailed in Vienna the 5ih inst
n consequence of the publication Of the Emperor.
proclamation against the Hungarsns. Public opinion
had sready been put the alert by the concentration
of large masses OF troops in the vicinity Of the Capita
and the fermen, stil increased when II was said
that the dissolution Of the Hungarian Parliament the
appointment Of Baron Jeiachich % the Lord Leuten
sncy of Hungary and AL the other contained
IN the late proclamation were but the links OF chain
which 20 bind Austris down 20 what she pre-.
vious 20 the days Of March.
Il was whispered at first By the demsgogues and ST.
erwsrd loudly protested that the military and espe
caiy the German Grenaders were in favor OF the pop
ular csuse. Early on the morning Of the 9th the
Grenadiers were ordered TO march and Join the eXpe
dition agains, the Huugarisns They did not indeed,
refuse 70 quit their barracks but they orewsrned
Of their march and its object, and had communicated
with the corps of National Guards OF the suburb OF
Gumpendorf in which their barracks situate, and
with the Acsdemicsl Legion from both OF which they
received promise thst measures would be- taken TO
prevent their departure