The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-08
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
Ratification of the Treaty.

From the New Orleans Delta Extra, May 3d.
The steamship Edith Captain Coullard. arrived this
morning from Vera Cruz having left there the af
ternoon of the 2Sd To Capt Coulliard we are deeply
dispatches from our correspondent Mustang to the
evening Of the 2lst from the City of Mexico and the
10th from Queretaro
The final vote on the treaty was taken in the Cham
Der of Deputies at Ga O'Clock on the evening of the
10TH 1t was ratified by vote of 81 to 35a vote which
completely settles the question of peace The action
of the Senate will be- had with little or no delay in
fact its decision looked for every at the
City Of Mexico before our express left, and the
slightest doubts entertained that the treaty would
pass that ,dy with little or no opposition.
Gen. Butler about issuing orders for calling in
all the outposts preparatory the immediate march of
troops from the country.
Persifer F. Smith has been selected by the COM
nder in chief to superntend the embarkaon of the
troops He to leave the city Of Mexico for Vera
Cruz the oath inst for that purpose. Between the
1st and 4th of June 1t confidently expected our
army would be on its march for the coast
The Monitor Republicano of the 2lst contains the
sub nedetters from QueretarO int duced to its read
in the following manner, with all the honors
"ArrESTIoN MOST AUTHENTIC AND IMPORTANT
Our express arrived last night about 10 o'clock,
approval Of the treaty by the Chamber of Deputies
QuERErARo, May 10, ls4S.
At last this population is relieved from that of
mortal anxiety in which it has been kept, by debate
Of graver character than any which has engaged its
attention since the establishment of
At quarter past six in the evening" the ratification of
the treaty voted by fftyone to thirty five who
were for war Seniors Lacunza and Rosa were the last
speakers-both displayed immense power, and have
proved themselves consummate statesmen.
The danger has passed. the Senate will immediately
lent without comprising in its bosom q single man
who has in any way, shown a disposition to mutilate
the national by keeping away from the
session. it is impossible that the affair be left unde
cided, or that it be not decided happily and oppor-
tunely.
do not wish BY these remarks to cast any obloquy
the Chamber of Deputies it has conducted itself
with dignity and magnanimity. The warmth which
has been displayed in the discussion will do 1t
honor; and with exceptions good faith has shone
out conspicuousy in each party; among those advo-
eating peace and those contending for On both
sides Of the question there illustrious all de-
Tended their opinions with all decorum and due self
restraint.
1t was at quarter past O'Clock in the evening that
the treaty approved Of by votes to thirty
five. The last speakers Senior Rosa the minister
gentleman named Aguitar, the latter in opposition.
My friend. all has terminated happily. As the Co
o'clock, have decided sending of yours also in
order that you may be the speedily put In posses
sion Of this favorable news.
In our daily issue tomorrow we shall publish ample
details Of the subjects only slightly glanced at here
The agony, however, Is over.
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE,
The u. s. ship of the line Columbus. lately arrived
this port from the Pacific taken into dry dock
at Gosport on Friday. The Columbus requires tho
rough repair.
The U. S. sloop-of-war St. Louis, at Gosport is or
dered to be fitted for seasaid to be destined for the
Brazil station. Lieut. John L. Ring has been ordered
Commodore skinner Chief of the Bureau of Con-
struction, Equipment and Repair. arrived here on
Saturday. and took lodgings at the National Hotel
Commodore Smith, Chief Of the Bureau of Yards and
Docks. arrived on Friday and mad tour of inspec
ton to the Dry Dock, Navy Yard and St. Helena.
the U. s. sloopofwar St Louis. fitting out at the
Navy Yard for the Coast of Brazil arrived here on Sa
turday and took lodgings at the National Hotel
The experiments which have been made at the Navy
Yard, by Captains Paulding and Forrest. the United
States ship St Louis with Captain Tayor's submarine
caUels. said not to have proved successful
The Norfolk Seamen's Friend Society make their ac-
acknowledgements for the liberal donation of upwards OF
$62S towards the erection Of sailors homo In Norfolk
lately made by the officers and crew Of the United
States ship Of the line Columbus. who recently
paid on at TINS statlon.mNosM Beae9n Js a A.
last, Lieutenant w F. Lynch. of the United States
navy, commanding the exploring expedition to the
Dead Sea- was afoat that with his boats launch
ed the weather mild and all his party safe and well
Goldfish Aristocrncy.
trust you. will publish this for the spe-
cia benefit of highly instructed business men
who, like myself, have made application to
per ten +" for situations in their stores The fol-
lowing is fair sample of the dialogues which
have been held between myself and those to whom
| made application and you must imagine the
arlstocrat" speaking, on all occasions, in the
language of less than half educated human cub,
and In a very coarse and austere manner to the
applicant, who is highly educated gentleman, in
some instances, and Of refined manners
ArrIIcANr-IIow do you do, sir?
ARIsToCRAT--What
Ar said how do you do, sir!
ARIsT.-- Whatd'you want
Ap.--ls the owner of the establishment, or one
of the co-partners of the house in sir
ARIsr.--Tm one what d'you want!
Ar am a business man, sir, and am seeking
employment IN some respectable house, and
thought it possible you might desire TO have the
services of such person.
Here the aristocrat assumes naughty air as if
ne were lord OF the universe, devil to torment,
and the despotic, master of million of brutal
serts; and the dialogue proceeds thus -
ARrsT-Who are you! What's your name
Where'd you come from
Ar am a practical business man INV name
is Elias Thompson, and came from Charleston.
Artist: What was your fathers name Who
did you live with last In what parts of the world
have you been!
Army fathers name was Thomson sir; I
iVcd last WIN Nlr. julius Jones, and | have been
~. AFlsr-Were your fathers eyes blue or black !
r, Amy fathers eyes were blue, and he spoke
ARIsr-What age were you At 20 vears old,
Did you wear boots at Is
Ar.--You are disposed to be humorous. sir; YOU
are striving to quiz me; but hope it porends
ARTsr--l expect you to answer me, sir! if You
expect to get any place in our store don't want
any bodyio trihe here, sir!
Ap.-Ihen, SIR, at the age of 20 was twenty
first wore boots.
ARIsr.--What was your mothers maiden namel
Could your uncle dance Had your father peach
orchard! f'"'"
Army mothers name was Temploe; she had
brother who | think, danced occasionally; and
my iather raised some very good peaches; but
what has all this to do with my qualifications az a
smart, well informed business man.
ARIsr.-Who do you refer to Who is vour
-" reference to prove all that you say If'you
can give us " reference to prove the truth Of all
your answers, we will give you situation.
In the foregoing, there was no stress laid any,
where upon the necessity of knowledge or prac-
ticc as business man: and az | could not give
blue mat my mothers name was Temploe or,
.hat wore boots at II, could not get the situa-
tion' although q single question on the subject cf
business, would have satisfied any man who de-