The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-26
The News.

The News.
By way Of New Orleans we have received late and
highly important intelligence from Mexico. The
stringent policy adopted by Santa Anna, since his
reinstatement as President Of that country, has al
ready produced revolution and bloodshed. Owing
to decree for the incorporation of the National
Guards with the troops of the line, sanguinary
esneute took place between these parties at Vera
Cruz on the 18th inst The fighting lasted for three
days, and was finally checked by the entrance of a
large body of troops from Jalapa. Some fifty Of the
National Guards were killed, and large number
were wounded During the conflict business was en-
tirely suspended the Guards having possession OF
the streets and the regular troops Of the two forts
Verify this is a sad beginning for the man who, it
was fondy hoped by the Mexicans, was to restore
peace, happiness and prosperity to the country But
what else can be expected under the circumstances
Instead Of striving TO soothe the waves of dscon-
tent Santa Anna has commenced his government
by issuing DEGREES against the liberties of the people
and the press more becoming the crowned tyrants of
the dark ages than the President of republic of the
present era. Among other measures recently
adopted by Santa Anna, is the degradation, by de-
cree of all Mexican officers who surrendered to Gen.
Scott and the American army. This is the coolest
piece of assurance we ever remember to have read
Of After providing, by every means in his power
for his own instant fight, and leaving his subordi
nate officers to be taken prisoners killed, this
modern Napoleon, as he styles himself, embraces
the first opportunity to degrade those high minded
men who would not follow his example and, seek
safety in inglorous leg bail" Cool-veryl
Governor Trias, Of Chihuahua, at last accounts
was marching with his troops to oppose the occupa
tion of the Mesilla valley by the Americans under
Governor Lane, of New Mexico. 1t would not be
surprising to learn OF battle between these becose
governors although the latest advices from Santa Fe
indicated that Governor Lane and the New Mexicans
generally, were quietly disposed.
Mr. Meagher delivered his lecture for the benefit
of the sick and disabled New York Volunteers, last
evening in Metropolitan Hall, TO an audience of
about four thousand persons, among whom were a
large military force consisting of several Irish
panies. The subject of the lecture was Young
Ireland and the Irish revolutionary Movement of
1887 the failure of which he attributed principally
to the marked opposition Of the Catholic clergy of
Ireland. In his illusions to that body he part
culary severe and caustc and all he said in relation
to them was endorsed by the cheers and paudits of
bis audience. He also took occasion to speak indi
recty of the antagonism displayed by the same
schools and expressed himself strongly in favor Of
them and against the clergy. He was warmly APP
plauded at this part of his lecture also. When he
concluded letter read from General Scott, ex-
pressing his regret that he was unable to attend.
The debates in both branches of our State Legisla-
ture yesterday augur but poorly for the speedy trans
action Of business notwithstanding the Senate passed
the resolution for final adjournment the 9th Of next
month. sharp contest sprung up on the subject OF
casualties on public thoroughfares between Senator's
Babcock, Jones, and Upham, on bill for the
relief Of a man who was injured by the giving
way Of railing a canal bridge, after which
various other gentlemen INDUCED in a lengthy
discussion with regard to the charges against
Canal Commissioner Mather, the business of
the last session, &C. In the of the day, the
bill for the division OF the Eighteenth ward of this
city and few unimportant bills, were passed, and
the proceedings closed with sort Of triangular seto
between Senators Cooley, Vanderbilt and Pierce, on
the Canal question. The Assembly spent considera
bic time in debating the plank road toll law, and the
proprety Of discharging the Art-Union Investigat
ING Committee, without requiring them to make q
report. Mr. Taylors resolution for the appointment
Of committee to inquire into the Of railroad
accidents was adopted. Read the letter from re-
gnlar correspondent In connection with the pro
ceedings.
Notwithstanding the fact that nearly all the Office
seekers have disappeared from Washington, and the
consequent dearth in political affairs the dispatches
from our special correspondents will be found quite
interesting. Some of the members of the Cabinet
it is whispered, feel slightly unpleasant because
their advice in O few instances dsregarded
in the selections for foreign appointments. On as
Stunning the Office of President, Gen. Pierce took the
responsibility of the government upon himself and
report hath il that he Is determined TO main
tain the position despite the Vaccinations Of
cques and caucusses. Secretary Marcy is said TO be
bunly atwork filing up the foreign commissions and
instructions. The mission to France has been
served for Cen Dix, without doubt, and Geo. San
ders though he left the national capital last evening
s still set down pretty certain for the London con
sulship. Considerable anxiety having been mani
who have received foreign appointments one Of our
correspondents has taken the trouble to furnish short
but very entertaining sketches Of some Of the ortu-
nate gentlemen.
The steamship Isabel arrived at Charleston last
Tuesday, with advices from Havana to the 22d inst
The commercial news by this arrival possesses con
siderable interest. The mgar crop reported to be
onetenth more than that Of last year. Small vessels
were scarce and much wanted TO load for the differ
ent ports Of this country. There was no political
news aaoat
Adyices received OF The Department Of State re-