The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-06
The News.

no meet the movements OF the mexican autnOrltleS
who have thrown large bodies Of men on the Rio
Grarde, two companies of soldiers from Fort Adams
and two from Fort Hamilton, have been ordered to
be ready to sail for that region the 9th inst. Ma
or G. Porter, Fourth Artillery, is to command this
detachment. Major Delaield. of the Engineer corps
has been ordered to superntend the erection of field
works on the frontier 1t is supposed strong force
viii be rapidly concentrated on the border
! A large number OF Cuban residents and native
Natsens serenaded the Honorable Pierre Soule at
1he New York Hotel, in this city, last night. They
marched in procession, headed by Dodworth's band,
and escorted by banners and transparencies, borne
BY citizens. There were nearly five thousand per-
sons in the procession. Senior Tolon addressed Mr..
SOule, who replied in an earnest and energetic
speech. report is gwen in this paper.
The harmonious democracy of Maine are all by
The ears. The boilers have not only kicked out Of
The traces, but have shaken off the harness. collar
and ALL Our despatch from Portland states that the
democrats opposed to Pillsbury-the regular nominee
Tor Governor-assembled in that city on Thursday
IN large numbers. The meeting elected Hon. Noah
Prince, formerly President of the State Senate as
Chairman. Hanson P. Morrell, now land agent, was
nominated as their candidate for Governor; State
committee was appointed, and series Of resolutions
denouncing the regular convention as unjustly con-
sttuted approving of the administration Of General
Pierce recognizing the sacredness of the constit-
ten and declaring, 10 effect that the Maine Liquor
law should be respected and enforced, were adopted
Many leading democrats participated in the meeting,
which is represented as being large and enthusiastic.
Down east is aroused.
Last evening public meeting was held in Jersey
City to take into consideration the case Of Catherine
Kennedy who now lies in Bergen Jail, charged with
rUSbng the Mechanics and Traders Bank of eleven
xhcusand dollars. A resolution was passed that
ands be raised and counsel employed in order to en-
sure fair and speedy trial for Miss Kennedy.
Patrick ODonohue, the Irish patriot was ar
vested yesterday afternoon at the Adams House,
Boston, charged with accepting challenge to fight
. duel. He was taken before a police Justice and
gave bail in the sum Of two thousand dollars to
keep the peace. warrant was issued for the ar
rest Of B. s. TIeanor, who sent the challenge. The
meeting was appointed to take place near Manches-
ser, N d., esry this mo ming. ODonohue's friends
wy properly caused his arrest, to prevent the duel
Tear or is captain Of the Meagher Rifles, of Boston,
Archbishops Hughes, Kendrick and Purcell, Bish.
ops O'Connor, LIE Fevre and vandervelde, Monsignor
Bedini, Papal Nunco, and some sixty or seventy
priests, took part in the conservation Of St. Johns
cathedral, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on the 3Oth ult
A description Of the services, and the sermon of
Archbishop Kendrick on the OCCASION may be
found in another column.
Tie corner stone of the First Mission Methodist
Episcopal Church at Williamsburg, was laid yester-
day.
Thomas Conner was executed at Baltimore yester
day, for the murder Of Capt. Hutchinson. The cul-
prit appeared perfectly composed and firm. The
bolt was drawn, the rope broke, and the criminal
Sell 10 the ground, distance of twenty-five feet
He was taken up nsensible. On the second trial
the strength Of the rope tested and again broke
\ third attempt was made, and Conner launched
Into eternity At least thirty thousand spect ,tor,
were within sigut OF the gaows, which was Gle.
' led above the Jail wall affording the multitude q
1nl view. What treat those having charge Of the
execution did furnish their immense audience
Shocking horiblel
The Board Of Health of Norfolk Va, has given
notice that the existing quarantine regulation of that
port Is extended TO vessels arriving from New
Orleans.
The mails BY the steamship Niagara, from Europe.
for the South were despatched from Boston at half
past four O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
From the British Provinces we learn that the Earl
of Ellesmere arrived at Halifax on the Sd instant
The schooner Guide, from New York for Labrador.
was wrecked July 2s, on Sable Tsland-captain and
crew saved. The delay in laying down the submarine
telsgraIh vines is the want OF large steamer.
Our despatch from Raleigh, N. c., states that the
result OF the election for member of Congress in
Wake county, is as follows Rogers (whig), l.2l9
yenable (dem.), 642; Lewis (dem.), 5i3. Wing
clerks were chosen.
For some time past various articles have appeared
M certain morning papers relative to what they
sahto Mr.. Hopes blockade" These articles pro.
seeaed generally from the representations or mis-
: I.eSeA'ss'on.-o interested parties who soucht BY
nen own statements, 10 forestau public opinion.