The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-27

regiment had murdered his wife, and then COM
mitted suicide whilst in a state of temporary in
sanity. new inspector Of hospitals had arrived
from the Black Sea via Halifax. A terrific thunder
storm passed over the island on the 9th inst, but
did little damage.
Further particulars received at New Orleans from
Mexico, confirm the news of the fight of Santa
Anna who left the capital on the preence of 4uel-
ing the instruction in Vera Cruz. The Office of the
UniUersel, and forty other buildings had been de-
molished by the populace during the excitement
consequent upon Santa Annals departure. The
military nterfered, killing forty persons and wound
ing large number. The statue of Santa Anna had
been torn down and trampled upon by the people.
Delegates met In the city Of Mexico on the 10th
inst, who chose Gen. CAIRO President for six
months, and also ordained the liberty of the press.
Our Olympia washington Territory correspon-
dent, writing July l4th, states that the recent
elections had ended, most probably in the triumph
Of the democrats. Great excitement prevailed rea.
i've to the discovery Of rich gold fields ut Fort Col
vile, in about 4s deg latitude or nearly two hun
bred and fifty miles from Puget Sound. brisk
trade was being carried on with the Sandwich
Islands. The United States government was about
to build arsenal and other works of defence. The
mail delivery very irregular, as steamer yet
phed between San Francisco and Olympia, az pro-
vided for by Congress.
A despatch from Washington states that Brigham
Young ia only acting as Governor Of Utah until a
successor is appointed, Col steptoe having virtually
declined.
From New Orleans we are grati6ed to learn that
many Of the prominent physicians state the yellow
fever to be fast declining in their practice. It is
also stated to be on the decrease in the hospitals
In Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va there appears to
be no decrease in the ravages Of the We How fever
In both places the new cases are said to be very
merous.
The resolutions passed at the great free soil de.
monstration in Kansas, on the 18th inst, will be
found in to-day's paper.
A Frenchman, named Jules Desprerres, committed
suicide on Saturday night, at No. Mercer street,
in this city, by blowing out his brains. The deceas
ed had been for some time past out Of employment,
and in melancholy state Of mind, which, it is sup
posed, induced him to commit the rash act.
correspondent in our paper to-day describes
dreadful state Of affairs in the Fifth ward. AS he
substantiates his statement by facts, it would be
well for the proper authorities to give their atten-
ton to the subject
The nominations Of new party calling them
selves the American democracy" will be found
among our city politics this morning They say
that they intend to run clean ticket and feel GER
tain Of electing their candidates.
On Saturday the sales of cotton were 500 bales,
and the market closed without change in prices.
There was no material alteration in the price of
-four, and sales were made to fair extent
New red Southern wheat was sold at 81 80
for common, and 81 80 for good quality. A sale of
10000 bushels Maryland white was made, delivera-
BILE in October, at 81 80. Corn sold to moderate
extent at full prices. Pork was frIner: new mess
sold at $22, and 1922 12a was offered for 500 bbls
without sellers, and 1000 bbs. sold, deliverable in
all the present year. sellers option at $40. Other
provisions were firm. Sugars continued firm, with
fair amount Of sales. Coffee was also quite steady
with moderate transactions. Freights were steady,
with some engagements Of -four and cotton to Liver
pool, and wheat to London.
Highly Important from Mexico-Probable
Absorption OF that Republic by the United
States.
By the telegraph reports and by privlc let
ters the important intelligence Of the complete
success Of the revolutionists in Mexico, the
proclamation of their chief, the abdication and
flight Of Santa Anna, and the probable Or
ganization of q provisional government, has
been received. These extraordinary and stir
ring events on our southern border, anticipated
in well informed diplomatic circles have Pc
culiar significance at the present time, even in
connection with American politics.
1t is idle to attempt to conceal the fact that
this revolution bears directly upon the fortunes
and destiny of the people Of the United States.
The public mind here, especially since the
bac Iao lal ~,
renee to the fate Of that republic and people.
The present successful movement there, whe-
Their we regard its inception its design or the
scope Of its influence, is not altogether Mexi-
can. 1t has an Anglo-Amercan type, com
piexion and energy about it which indicate
its actual paternity. 1t has the spirit and the
tone Of our people. II brings Mexico nearer
to us II opens the two nations to harmonious
and concurrent action--and this is the head
and front Of American ambition and conquest
the work of peace, consulting the material
interests Of the masses, and not the fortunes
Of the leader. In this spirit, disguise il as we
WILL the signal overthrow Of Santa Anna is
the first great step to the absorption OF the two
countries into one grand homogeneous republic
II has long been obvious to statesmen and
philosophers that the continued existence of
Mexico and the United States as neighboring
| republcs-the former constantly prey to in
iernal wars, and reduced to poverty and shame
and the latter with no greater physical adj
vantagcs. in the highest de gree orderly, pros
porous and contentcd-is impossible under
general laws or population and intelligence.
Nations thus situated in geographical point
of view, must ultimately find approximate
equality-either the one must rise or the other
fall. The absorption of Texas New Mexico
and California was an effort of Providence to
produce this inevitable equilibrium.
In connection with this subject, and in view
of the present revolution, let us refer to some
interesting and curious events touching our