The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-23

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position here, and viii devote your efforts to making ar
and preparations for the early and vigorous
prosecution Of hostilues against Mexico have tn.
honor TO DO very rsapecfuly your obedisnt servsnt
NAL Grs scorr, Commanding Gsaerai.n
iN Ito BIZ CONTINUED
Later from Texas.
By the arrival Of the steamship Mexico, Captain
Place, (says the New Orleans PicQusne Of the 10th
inst y wo have received dates from Galveston to the
The Nous notices the arrival at Galveston Of
fine new sloOp, called the Elizabeth built at Sabine
Pass, BY Capt. Abel Ceiin, and intended expressly
for tho trade between Sabine and Galveston. She
is built entirely Of red cypress, and is said to bc
made of superior strength.
The same paper says that Mr.. Chas. McGee, the
contractor for building the State Capitol, died at
Bastrop on the Sd inst. He was married ON his
doath bed, few days before his deoease. He was
a man Of great wealth, and the purpose Of his mar
risge was 20 secure dover in his property TO the
lady who possessed his affections.
4 lime brig from Maine called the Narragusgus
wss lost on Galveston bar the 5th inst. Tho cap
tain was making tor the light ship, which he sup
posed WAS the pilot grount outside the bar, intcnd
ing 10 come to anchor ana wait for pilot He got
out OF the channel, however, and struck tho
north breakers, st which time the pilots camo 60
his aSsistaDce but it was too late. The rud6er be-
came unshippeG, and the vessel was unmanageable
and finally sunk, IN spite Of all efforts at the pump
before the lime had time to set fire to her, though
The Lagrange Monument says. Capt McCashen
Of that place, has discovered coal mine within half
mile OF Lagrange, which, from the samples that
have beea examined and tried, it is thought will
produce coal Of an excellent quality. The mno Is
believed to be very extensive.
Our latest accounts still represent the Bragos and
Trinidad in good naygable order.
The Ell Paso and Santa FG mail has arrived at
San Antonio The news is not important
The Santa Fc Ga@etts says that a farm has been
opened in the vicinity Of Fort Webster, near the
copper mines, which, it is expected, will, in short
time, become a government farm. The valleys of
the Miembros and CHA are said to contain some very
The ella and Moscalero Apa.hes have expressed
desire to make treaty of peace.
The Gazette says, St. Johns day Oath Of Juno)
was celebrated by Masonic procession. general
exhibition of live stock, and extensive horse racing
during the day, and a fandango at night.
Jesus Loya, Mexican from chihuahua, has
commenced sinking an Artesan well few miles
south of Santa Fe-the first effort of the kind
made in the territory. The apparatus was manu-.
single day.
The procarous titles by which lands are held are
becoming the cause of much litigation, and Con-
gress is asked to send land commissioner to adjust
these titles
The San Antonio Ledger says there arc now about
500 900 worth Of goods at Ell Paso, ut Magofins
vile, the village on the American side Of the Pass,
in value to $50, 900 or 800, 900 more These goods
were destined for the Chihuahua trade; but Gen.
Trias, the Mexican commandant there, has suddenly
enforced the Mexican tariff, which will probably
prove death blow to that trade, for the present
Heretofore the duty has been three cents per Uara
or Mexican yard Of thirty three and thirdn inches,
for admission into the territory, and two cents
for interior transportation making in all duty Of
five cents per yard which one would suppose quite
enough; but the tariff now enforced amounts to nine
cents There is, therefore, no alternative but that
the large amount Of goods at the Pass must either
remain unsold for long time or be struggled over.
The editor of the Lcdger is of opinion that it is
the object Of the Mexican government to cut of all
trade and intercourse with the United States.
The Apache Indians also committing depre-
datiCns III the neighbourhood of III Paso A letter
states that. within two weeks previous to its date,
they had killed nine men within distance of fifteen
miles Of the Pass There are no American soldiers
nearer than Port Fillmore distance Of forty. five
miles, while the whole frontier is exposed, and
without single soldier, as far as Leona station,
distsnce of 500 miles But the writer says the
soldiers could do but little good if they there
ms those at Port Fillmore have to cultivate the
soil and raise their own corn, which leaves them
little or 70 time for fighting.
There is no doubt but Thomas j. Jennings. ESQ,
has been elected Attorney General of Texas. Sayles
however, got large majority within the western
half of the State.
The indianola Bulletin announces the completion
of the light house at Port Cavallo, and says that
the arrival of the lanterns, which were expected
coon, 1t would be lighted. The edfce is built Of
iron, resting upon brick foundation, and is seventy
five feet above the level Of the sea, and may be
to 600 yards Of the bar and on direct line is about
sixteen miles below lndianola, twenty four from
Lavaca, and four or five from Decrow's Point
Captain James Cummings, one Of the old pilots,
has been appointed keeper Of the establishment.
General Smith had declined the invitation from
the citizens of Indianola TO ball and supper, on
the I'd inst, account Of the uncertainty of bis
movements.
The San Antonio Ledger states that Major Neigh
bofs has now in state of maturity species known
as the rattoon cotton, respring from the plant Of
last year and is confident that the neighborhood
Of San Antonio is equal, and in many respects supe-
NOR to other portions Of the State for the cultva
ton OF this plant.
The lndianola Bulletin Of the 9th inst, says
We notice that cotton is beginning to come in.
As usual, Captain Reid, Of Victoria, is in the
foremost list, several bales from his plantation
having been received last week. The shipments
this season will be very considerable enough so,
we hope, to give some standing to our place as
Gotten mart.
A letter from the mouth of the Trinity, dated the
9th inst, Gays: II has rained here almost inces-
santly for more than month past. Everything is
ahoat.
DrsNER TO Hon. THOMAS BARrNG.-A dinner was
given to Hon. Thomas Barring the distinguished re-
preventative Of the banking house of Barring, Bro
Tiers & Co, ct the Revere House, last evening, at
which number of our principal citizens were pre-
sent. Mayor Seayer presided, and discharged the
duties OF his position in very acceptable manner.
He gave cordial welcome to the bonored represent
stvc Of the mercantile class Of England, to which
Mr. Barring responded ia appropriate style. Ills
srcech WIS repiete with sentiments OF the most
friendly character TO this country He passed
warm eulogun upon New Eogland, and he high
character OF the city ard citizens Of Boston Hon.
EDWARD Everett Responded TO Mr. Barings comph-
merts uron the United States IN a most eloquent
Mariner We have heard hr Everett upon many
similar occasions, but We thinl, those who were for
tunste enough 70 bear his speech last evening will
agree with as that ne never made moro felci.ous,
appropriate and truly eloquent address. Wcdeeply
regret that the private character Of the party orbds
our attempting q report Of this matchless effort
We are sure that all classes of our citizens would
respond to its sentiments and feel honored that they
learn that Mr. Barring will this day visit, in company
with the Mayor some Of our schools, public insttu