The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-19

ting to my decision the question whether, under the
present slate Of circumstances any part OF the said
appropriation could legally DO applied or spent for
the continuance of the operations. After mature re-
Election on this matter, arrived at the conclusion,
and in consequence advised the head OF the depart
ment, who Immediately despatched orders TO the
commissioner and surveyor not to present any fur-
ther demands on the treasury for they would not be
paid and also to cease all operations on the southern
| line Of New Mexico.
| The object Of this condition was undoubtedly to
prevent the continuation Of operations the south
em boundary line Of New Mexico, relative to which
variety of opinions had been manifested for it eau
not be supposed that there would any difficulty exist
| with respect to the line which extends along the
canal of the Rio Grande. Itwould also be expedent
that legal measures should be taken for the fulfil
ment Of the treaty with Mexico relative to the den
ing and drawing the remainder OF the dividing line
between the two countries"
| Do your Excellencies desire any farther proof to
be convinced that the said line in question has been
repudated by the United States, and that the same
| is consequently not valid
With regard to the allegation that the district in
question was, with due solemnity delivered to Mex
leo by the United States, shall not, until your Tx
ceencies shall have stated when, and by whom such
delivery was made occupy your time with this ques-
ton. It likewise appears useless to me to answer
the allegation that the Territory Of New Mexico aa
rct; for the registers OF the courts OF justice OF this
Territory of Dina Ana Ito which the portion cut of
belonged a component part,) as well as many ex-
ting witnesses can testify to the fact OF the exer-
else of that jurisdiction.
The curate Ortiz del Paso, who was at Mesilla
(when numbering two thousand inhabitants as Com
missioner of the Colonies, and who violently de-
spoiled various citizens of the United States OF their
houses and property, (among others, Mr. Czech, now
in this country and who spent it is said, ten thou
sand dollars on his property can also confirm the
| fact of the jurisdiction OF New Mexico.
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that country natural and praeworthy sentiments;
but the sweeping condemnation by your Excellencies
of the persons now living at Mesa, or who have been
obliged to remove therefrom and who may happen
to prefer the United States as do1licil to
Mexico, produces, in my judgment, somewhat
singular effect For, it is cur belief that the
object Of government in general. as well as in
particular, affords matter for variety of sincere
opinons and our institutions allow the free exer-
else of every religious persuasion point out no test,
impose no church punishments nor charges-as they
make the priest the soldier and the citizen respon-
sible before the same tribunals they insure the
right of petition, that of carrying arms, that Of
exemption from unfcunded search or embargo-as
they guarantee the habeas corpus act, public trials
by ures (formed irrespective of rank or staton)as
they authorize free traffic, and ingress and egress
without passports expectation duties it is natural
that we shoudbeieve that these real blessings should
be maintained with zeal, and that other persons
should desire perhaps with reason to share the same.
| came here with peaceable dspositions-with the
intention Of accomplishing an imperative and just
duty, and hoped to find to find the authorities Of
chihuahua disposed to reason and submission to law,
while the contrary have found myself exposed to
the demonstrations OF an overbearng and absurd hos
tility.
One Of its officers, too in the unnatural garb of
| belligerent minister of God had the impotence to
come to this city during my absence, and to profer
barbarc threats against my person, in the event Of
my entering the disputed territory; while were to
show my face there, this unworthy disciple OF Christ
would lie the first to fly or to invoke the privilege Of
| his cloth.
From the past let us Judge of the future. There
being but few persons on either side OF the Rio
rice rerSa, and by that, your EXcellencies will do
me the favor to transmit this communication to his
Excellency Gen. Trias, who, am told, is a man Of
high intelligence, and statesman OF much distinc
/ ton.
Begging your Excellencies to accept the assurance
OF my high regard, remain, &C.,
(Signed) VII. CAR LANE,
Sabbath Amuscments In New Orleans.
TIE AERIAL SHIP THAT DIDN'T co UP-GREAT Zx-
CITEMENT-GATHERING OF THE MILLION.
[froln the New Orleans Delta
Yesterday promiseous crowd OF the unwashed,
streaked here and there with layer Of the fashion
able assembled in and around old Congo Square,
now called the F" Place d Armes" to suit the fash j.
GUS tastes OF the modern progressivesfor the pur-
pose Of witnessing the long heralded event of tho
going up Of Mons Petns aerial ship. 1t bad been
given out that this mechanical bird ofnovel pumage
would rise precisely at the hour Of twelve, plunge
into the ocean Of ether, flap its wings against the
horns Of the moon, and, after making sundry cir
cults of the town. sail back and nestle down to the
point of starting. The square was densey crowded,
and thousands OF the anxious who had mt the need
full to propel them through the gates, stood on the
banquettes and lined the streets and all the avenues
Of approach to the grand scene Of excitement The
Chief of Police Lad stationed there about two hun
bred of his command, in black coats and white
trowsers, to preserve order. Many predicted that
the experiment would be a failure, the result
justified. The upshot showed that this modern
Icarius although he did not sail so near the sun
to scorch his wings, yet the sun came down with
such ardor as to melt them. The fact was that the
top of Of his balloons being made Of vulcanized
india rubber, melted by the extreme heat Of the
sun, and the gas escaped. TIE whole globe melted
down, and suddenly like wited cabbage, and in
less than two minutes, was as timber as a dishrag.
AT this unexpected upshot of matters the " ma
tives' grew vastly excited, and some of the more
belligerent threatened blood and wounds, death and
destruction to Mons. Petin and all concerned The
police opportunity on the spot prevented boodshed
ard general kicking up of dust Some Of the visi-
tiers were content to take back their money, but
very large and influential party were for having
right to the caravan any how. They crowded
around the gates in immense numbers, kicked up q
"muss' generally, and listened to speeches from
improvisng orators who threw out their wordy in
dignation by the shovel full. A man named Arroyo,
an expoceman, participating in the excitement,
drew knife and sashed about promiscuously He
taken of by order Of the polite and attentive
Chief Of Police, and furnished with private lodgings
at the public expense, where he will have leisure to
cool. Finally everything cooled down after the
manner Of a roasted potato
Mons. Petin promises to renew his experiment in
few days
Death OF General Riley
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. l.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
New YoaK June 10, 1858.
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