The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-24

From the New Orleans Picsyun June ID.
Our Iews fiom the city OF Mexico by the Alabama, is
to June
We learn that the revenue cutter Duane Capt. Day
commanding arrived at Vera Cruz, from Coatzacoal-
cos, on the 9th instant. bringing the photographic
party. under command Of Mr.. Temple, u S. N. The
Duane to sail for the city on the 18th The officers
and Of the cutter and the men Of the photographic
party. were all well.
Tie extra session Of Congress met on the LIST inst.
The President opened the session with the following
realaras:--
Messrs Deputies and senators:-Faithful the call
Of your country you 6nd yourselves gentlemen again
assembled in order to take some assures avert the
evils which have been the consequence Of the situation
Of the government at the termination of the regular
session. A. your efforts, during that session did not
suffice to arrange the manner in which the government
and the treasury were to be rescued from their perlous
position your repose has been necessarily interrupted
in OF der that you may devos yourselves anew to an
object Of such great importance You know. gentlemen
that the mt has zealousy seconded the views
of the Legislature, and that it proposed moderate inn
posts to the dctcit, at the time that 1t
dueed its expenses much possible. and regulated
the distribution Of the public funds with the most
economy The government feels certain that you will
worhy fulfil the objects for which you have met. in
order to consolidate public order and with the federal
institutions which VT have sworn, and which we ought
to defend.
The President Of the Chamber of Deputies replied.
Francisco Kapgel, a resident of Puebla Hcently muir
dered his wife and then attempted to take his own life
The Pre- dent Of the Republic Of Mexico having called
extra session Of Congress the two houses met on the
18th ult in preparatory sitting to organise their DIFF
erent mittees and appoint their officers Senior La
chosen President Of the Senate, and Senior
Alcorts. President of the Lower House.
Gen Herrera late President of the republic Of Mexico,
had been appointed by President Ata director Of the
Monte Pho, TO fill the vacancy caused by the death Of
Gomez Pcdrsza The Board of Managers Of that nsttu
tion had protested against that nomination. on the
ground that they had not been consulted.
The drought in Guanajato is doing much damage to
the crops, and killing the cattle by thousands Much
suffering it Is feared, will be entailed upon the inhab
tants Of that province.
The papers Of Yucatan mention the death Qunta ma
Roo. Of he most distinguished men of that State,
and its emily representative during the revolutionary
war Of Mexico.
On the ID inst the Congress commenced its session Of
business hut the House Of Deputies had quorum and
was obliged to adjourn. The Senate had quorum and
occupied itself on some measures, principally on one
called public credit. The discussion these PROPOSE
iors not ter minated at the departure Of the mails
The papers relate some attacks and robberies upon
spite Of the police numerous robbers make good bust
ness.
about the sailing q the cutter Duane from Cruz to
Coatzseoalcos where there port Of entry 1t calls
the government TO take to punish the
outrage
The State of uansjuao does not want to accept the
resignation Of Sr Ledo Who has lately appointed
Minister Of Relations and the State OF pueba refuses to
accept the resignation Of Sr. Mujea.
In ths city Of Mexico, while they were firing salute
in honor Of the opening Of Congress Of the
burst and kiled two artillerists.
The Monitor denies the statement that a million ofthe
America indemnity has been appropriated in advance
out Of The two millions still due.
The Eo,s0r has found out from trustworthy person
peninsula by the Americans is false vessel had been
seized and confs Gated. charge Of yging; and
this probably gave rise to the report
In MaEatan great preparations had been made to re
siS an invasion.
The State of Sonora still suffers from the deprcdations
Of the Apaehes All the efforts Of the troops
to repel their attacks unsuccessful.
sr Heidseick has been appointed Consul General Of
Portugal, in Mexico.