The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-02

Jose Maria del Barris, young clergyman who has
in short time raised himself to distinguished po-
organ gallery number of the artists belonging to
the companies of the Operv, and an excellent or
chestra, executed the mass of Luidga Rossi; the
work which was suggested BY profound sen
rendered. The solos by Mons. Salvi and Bad.
ali, were unrivalled. We remarked that the
voice of NJ Badiali has recovered its original
richness and exibility. The artist himself again,
and from the excellence Of his performance Of to.
umphs has not yet gone by. Messrs. Bordas, Mari
an, Beneventano, Becco, Spechi Bovero and seve-
raj other artists OF merit were members of the choir
fact In itself sufficient TO assure our readers that
the ceremony was all that could be desired.
After mass response was sung with great p0mp,
and thus the ceremony terminated. At this moment
candles were distributed amongst those present;
BY their lights we observed more than one tear
triklng down the cheeks of the females, whose
beauty was enhanced by the melancholy expression
of their features. 1t was near when this holy
and solemn ceremony was over. The sincere respect
manifested by all parties for the lustrous deceased,
affords tie most convincing evidence of the high
esteem in which she was held, and the universal
regret which her death occasioned.
The idea OF this praiseworthy manifestation orr
ginated with the compatriots Of Madame S0ntag
who have undergone the principal expenses A sub
scpon, to which other parties contributed liberal
ly, helped to render it brilliant and magnificent such
as the talents and amiable disposition of the unfor
The Trait D. Un,On of the 10Th inst contains the
following remarks on the heavy rains, the disap.
pearance of cholera, and the advent of locusts:-
We were complaining Of not having had enough Of
water; we are soon about to complain Of having too
much. On Wednesday evening the streets Of the cap
ital were literally flooded for more than two hours
by heavy shower. Mexico was transformed into q
second Venice. Unfortunately nothing was wanting
unless gopdoers, and carriages so easily to be had
when we do not stand in need Of them became invisi
ble Since this first shower we have been visited by
Others Of more moderate character every day. The
rain has not confined itself to the city of Next
co alone-it has visited every part of the republic.
On the route from Vera Cruz to the capital it has
fallen in such torrents that the roads have been
rendered almost impossible Our Oajaca cores
pondence had not reached on Friday last in con.
sequence Of the swollen state of the rivers between
this city and Tehuantepec. The weekly courier,
who travels from here to Oajaca, not having been
abe to arrive in time, all our correspondence has
failed.
Now that the cholera has completely left us no
thing is spoken of but another scourge-the swarms
OF locusts which have made their appearance In
several parts Of the republic. The archives Of for
mer viceroys are examined, in order to discover
some method Of exterminating these destructive in
sects; and whilst they are calculating the number
of arobss that were killed and the reward that was
accorded to their destroyers, they quietly pursue
their devastating career, ravagng the crops viii
thersoever they direct their course Unfortunately
it is almost impossible to discover proper remedy
for such scourge.
The treaty Of peace between the two operate com
pabes, of which we made mention in our last issue
was signed on Wednesday last. It is certain that
the Santa Anna theatre is about being re-opened.
AS to the formation of the joint stock company
there is as yet nothing definite.
rumor was current at GuanajuatO that the Que.
retaro cavalry, which had been sent against the
rebels of Michoacan had been defeated BY the lat
ter. In order to show the inaccury Of this rumOr
the Laboro Qneetaro has published the official re-
port of Don Manuel Escadero commander of the
q tod from
on the 23d OF June, informs US in effect that
small detachment had been surprised and defeated
by the insurgents, who had captured Capt. Agastia
Enriquez de Larati, and seizeda load Of tobacco;
that q reinforcement Of twenty-five foot soldiers
was also attacked and defe ated BY the insurgents
but that in q few moments after, the main body of
the cavalry having arrived on the spot, completely
routed the rebels and recovered their booty.
The official journal Of Michoacan in its issues Of
the 18th and 22d of June gives further details on
the position Of the Department.
1t announces the arrival and departure of the
Queretaro cavalry, Of which we have been speaking,
in pursuit of tie rebel. 1t then speaks of the
garilla' Pueblita, so called from the name of its
chief This is the same body that appeared at
TristaIan, in the action which we have detailed
above, against the cavalry of Queretaro The off.
cial journal says that this garilla" party, poorly
armed and poorly equipped flies constantly before
the government troops, and in their fight plumber
with impunity. No further news has been received
of Diaz Salgado sipce his defeat at Zamora on the
forces of Alvarez.
On the 18th Of JDne large quantity Of arms. am
munition and military clothing arrived at Morelia.
The rebels are destitute of objects of primary neces
sty. Nictuals are very scarce and dear at Morelia
The official Journal calls the attention Of the city
council to this subject. On the 18th a battalion
from Leon arrived at Morelia. A troop Of lsncers
from Jalisco was also expected.
We will add, for the purpose Of completing this
description, that on the day before yesterday a
brigade, composed Of infantry, heavy and light ar
tillery and cavalry, under the command Of General
Zenea, left the city Of Mexico for Morelia.
The ReSfaurafio,, the official journal Of Michoa.
can, gives some details OF the revolution of which
this department is the theatre
The rebels have proceeded against Patzuaro,
which place they attacked. but were repulsed by
the population Of that city, as they had been already
repulsed by the people Of Piedad, Zamora and Ma
raTatio.
body Of thousand men, composed OF infantry
and cavalry was being organized, in order to march
against the insurgents.
The commander Of the detachment of Ziacuaro
accused Of disorderly Conduct and riotng.
Prom the New Orleans Crescent, July Do
The yellow fever con tinues to rage at Vera Cruz
with considerable viruleuce, especially among the
military.
The Eco says that tranquility regns throughout
the republic, with the exception Of the States Of
Guerrero and Michoacap.
A decree has been published in the capital pro-
ton IN London OF the company to whom was grant
ed the privilege Of constructing a railroad from
Vera Cruz to the Pacific John L. Richards Il the
President Of this company.
Don Mariana Paguel. Inspector General of the
Customs at Vera Cruz, and Mr.. VIM. Jamison, a re-
spectacle merchant Of the capital, died on the eth
inst. at the city Of Mexico.
The amount Of revenue received at the custom
house In the city Of Mexico. from all sources for
the year ending juno 70, is act down at 81 :.
Cos IA.