New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-05-31


the only fault his countrymen have TO Ind with
m is, bis keeping the Legation in mercantile
house; personally, he is much respected.
Grand Ball was given on the 4th inst by the
French Minister, on which occasion the President
lis Ministers, and all the diplomatic corps were OF
course invited, as well rs many respectable iani
lies. In the course of the evening, whilst IN the
card room, Mr.. Letcber was heard to remark mat
be always took cold with his hat Of, and sometimes
with il on, but as be felt more comfortable when
covered, he would do so those present. knowing
his free and easy Disposition thought nothing oil the
circumstance but smile might have been o0-
served to enliven many bright eyes, as they stole
glance at the good-natured Minister, whilst he
sat dc eply hbsoN i in the Amusement, with his hat
on Now, had it been bright, new, shining hat,
lust from the shop, from the way he has OF placing
il on lis head. should have thought the Governor
was given to the sin of vanity as 1t was not, but,
to tell the plain truth shocking bad one, his re-
putaiion did not suffer from the inIputatOn.
The Cholera appears 70 be diminishing in the in
terror, and has not reached this city as yet; the
Governor Of the district has taken all kinds Oh pre-
cautionary measures againstit. There have been
tree days of solemn Thanksgiving IN all the
Churches; also several professions through the
streets, and on Sunday 18th, the President ana all
his Ministers attended Mass in the Cathedral, on
which occasion sermon Of fifteen minutes length
was delivered by Bishop Madrid. The preacher
(a most uDprepossessing man, told the people the
NnOera was NlBlailOn OF DlNlue Oh
account of their sins, acknowledging he tc0s the
greatest sinner among than, and invoked the
vengeance Of Heaven on his own head, II the
scourge were sent on his account" There were
from three thousaad five hundred, 10 four thousand
people present. 49,.
We have had for the last few days an exhibition
ofvegetables fruits, and flowers ION the conclusion
of which q speech was to be made and premiums
distributed by the President) at which were seen
assembled all the beauty and fashion OF the city
The exhibition in Itself, presented nothing remark
able for rareness or beauty, but it was of impor-
tance being an attempt at improvement; and the
favor extended to this branch Of industry will be
an incentive to greater perseverance, and the ac-
QUESTION Of owedge. The exhibition naturally
attracted large conoourse of people, OF both sexes,
amongst whom were many very beautiful women.
/ could not help feeling pleased at the interest
manifested in it, as far as the people are concerned
but do object to the Presidents being dragged
forth in bis regimentals TO listen to, or make
speeches on every occasion that any little thing is
to be done. Let him be at liberty to 20 If he
pie asses and by his presence manifest the pleasure
be feels in the advancement Of these things; bat
rot compel him TO pronounce discourse on, or de-
eide on tie merits of two cabbage heads, musk
melon, or a squash there are others quite as ca
Fable no doubt end it does not follow, because he
is President Of the Republic, he may be con-
noisseur in those things nor does it become him
to preside over the produce OF kitchen-gmden
After the sermon mentioned above the Presi
dent and al the people adjourned 10 meet at p.
NJ in the AmCda to witness the distribution Of pre-
nlOmg.
Tie space allotted to the spectators, well as
to the public functionares was covered with can
vas, under which were quietly sitting brilliant
gasemblage Of beautiful women, such e. - seldom
seen ia any city, al apparently listening to dry
discourse, from the delivery OF which the Presl
dent was excused when On sudden peal OF
thunder electrified tie whole assembly, ard the
rain began tO patter on the canvas soon masngts
wsy through it. Upon this many rose and went
avsy; the discourse continued however, and so
did the rain. Presently al was confusion the men
al placing the chairs, tables, carpets, &c. on
their he ads to keep from getting wet, as the water
row came through in streams; this gave rise to an
ininity Of amusing remarks, the greatest good
lumor prev aiIDg throughout IL was altogether a
very merry scene. AS the shower hbated the la
dies, loalDC its renewal, determined to leave and
take refuge In their coaches; a. gathering their
elegant and costly robes under their arms, started
TO 90; but their beautifully embroidered neither
Cr8pcTy Of the most dazzling wilderness, together
with tie exhibition Of pretty foot and ANGLE, were
iUesistible end as they passed by the young men
burst into simultaneous and tremendous applause
with cries Of JfGr0 braro which brought bushes
Of confusion to the faces of the fair ones. One by
ole they left however each having 10 pass through
the terrible ordeal. The place being almost de-
serted the President and his party left consequent
y the DISCOURSE, NllCn perhaps cost tne poor
thor many nights Of toll, was left uudelsered.
/ was speaking Of the Cholera. 1t appears that
il QuCrefGr0 from 2sth ult to Sd inst. there were
over 800 deaths. 1t made it's appearance in Guiana
judtO early in March last private letters of 18th
April stated it was on the decline though there
were 30 deaths daily; and those OF 9th inst stated
1t was still decreasing there, but was rsging again
with great malignity in Sado town seven
leagues distant from the latter city and from which
it at ore time had quite disappeared.
ia M0Jelia and all the adjacent towns il has been
more or less violent
Congress was TO have met on the 18th inst. but !
as yet we are not certain OF having an extra ses-
sion, as they cannot agree upon time oil meeting,
wishing to put it off till June, others till lst OF
October which appears to be most agreeable to tue
majority; it, therefore, there be any extra session
at all, it will be delayed until the latter period.
The Minister Of Finance, Mr.. Oc0mpO resigned |
three days ago. His resignation. however he's not |
been accepted as yet but notwithstanding the per
suasion of the Ministers Of War and Justice, it
believed he will insist on retiring.
You will have read in the Mexican papers Of the
murder of Senior Caneda, which took place in this
city Doth March last; he was II years OF age, hav-
ing for many years filed several high stations I'M
der the Government. Nothing has as yet trans
PRED as TO the murderer or the motives for the
crime. Popular opinion at first threw out some
dark hints that Gen. Arista was cognizant OF the
fact and some Of the opposition papers yet speak
pretty freely on The SUBJECT recapt1latiag reasons
why he and is still suspected OF knowing II, II
not party concerned in il but sensible or re-
spectacle persons consider the statements in any
other light than SANDER, invented for political
purposes as in the opinion OF great many lie Will
be candidate, probably successful one for the
next Presidency. Yours, respectfully B.s.
DEATH BY A FALL.-An inquest was he'd yes
terdsy on board the ship Columbia, lying IN the
dock at the Novelty Works upon the body OF Hen.
ny Denningbury native of Mary land, who resided
at 254 Monroe-st. whose death was caused by IN
juries received on Wednesday night by falling
down the hatchway Of the vessel. Verdict accord
iney