The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-09

proceedings IN the Southern Convention ct Memphis
1t VIII be seen that the delegates are working TO-
getherh spirit of anity that promises to accom-
psh mach more than has hitherto resulted from the
eorE of any SIMMER assemblage in that section Of
he'eountry. knowing that their interests are init
mAssly connected with those of the people Of the
graf West, they are DESTROYS that the latter shall
jim them in the construction of a railroad from the
Mississippi to tAes Pacific, as precursor to the mu
tual extension of the of the two sections
A resolution has been adopted in favor Of speedily
deepening TIE mouth of the Mississippi and improv-
ing the herbors of some of the principal Southern
ports.
Dates rom the city of Mexico, to the oath ult in
form us that Santa Anna was still busy engaged in
reorranizng the army issuing stringent edcts, &c.
The army is to consist of ninetyone thousand men,
divide into an active force Of sixtyfve thousand,
and a permanent force of twenty six thousand
Forty newspapers have been suppressed, and army
officers and others prohibited from smoking in the
theatre.
Late accounts from the Rio Grande state that Cara
vsal and his associates, having been released have
entered suits against the United States Marshal for
false arrest and imprisonment. How long will it be
ere we hear that this chieftan and his followers
again invading and taking possession Of Mexican
villages, lynching alcaldes and frightening even
Santa Anna himself for the safety of his government
The declaration of ex-President Arista shows con-
cusively that the old revolutionary project of Cara
vaial has more friends in Mexico than had been
hitherto supposed.
We learn from Quebec that Father Gavazzi, while
A. ,;vht
was attacked by mob, who after much difficulty
ousted him from the pulpit of the Free Church, and
then beat him till he was rescued by his friends
The fathers secretary was dreadfully injured, and
many of the spectators we're severely hurt by the
sticks and stones hurled upon them by the infurated
| rioters. The tumut was eventually quelled by q
| company of soldiers. The mob afterwards visited
| the Parliament house, called for member who had
rendered himself obnoxious to their ideas, and, after
threatening him with their vengeance, dispersed
Father Gavazzi quietly left the place last evening.
The Massachusetts, Constitutional Convention
have adopted resolution providing that there shall
be tax qualification to vote for State officers, and
that the ballot shall be secret.
delegation of fortytwo Choctaw Indians arrived
in Boston yesterday. They are on their way to the
New York Crystal Palace.
With the exception of short debate in the Board
of Aldermen, prior to tho confirmation Of certain
contracts for grading and paving, as sent in by the
Street Commissioner nothing of particular interest
transpred in either branch Of the Common Council
last evening. No alusion was made to the great
victory Of the city reform party at the election on
Tuesday. See the official minutes, together with
our special report Of the debate in another column
The Grand Jury for the June term were en-
pannelled in the Court of General Sessions yesterday
His Honor the Recorder made an able charge to the
jury, urging them to indict all parties whom they
may find to have violated the law. He directed
them particularly to inquire into the perncious sys
tenn Of dealing in lottery policies Of which, perhaps
there is no evil more extensively practised. He
also directed their attention to the imperfect and
dangerous method in which many buildings are con-
structed, especially those for the accommodation Of
the poorer classes; to the reckless in which
cattle are driven through the streets; to the crime
and misery engendered by drunkenness, gambling,
deba uchery, &c.
Read the proceedings in the Supreme Court Of
Kings county yesterday. Capt. Rynders aud Mrs.
Cooper we're in attendance with the little negro,
Jane Trainer.