The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-12


We have news from the city Of Mexico to the 9th
and from Vera Cruz TO the 7th inst. II is highly
important. Congress had suspended the political
guarantees of the new constitution. and invested
President Comonfoit with supreme authority. Sc
nous difficulties had occurred between the Spanards
and Mexicans in Cuernavaca, and martial law had
been proclaimed in that district in consequence. We
have commented at length upon these important
points of the intelligence in the editorial columns
Adyices from Yucatan represent the whole populs-
ton of the province a. in arms. The accounts Of
the ravages of the Indians are fearful The towns OF
Chicinoooot and Tekax were sacked under circum
stances Of peculiar atrocity and the people of the
Eastern district were flying from the savagcs in all
directioaa The citizens Of Merida had addressed
Governor Barreda on the sutject Of protection when
that ofhcial assured them that war OF externina-
ton will be waged on the Indian race He attri-
butcs their insolent war action 10 the unsettled state
of the country produced by the reyolrtionists
Capt Sheriff, of the bark Alabama at Hampton
Roads from Buenos Ayres Sept IL. states that pre-
vious 10 his leaving thst port the government en-
deavored to force the Of foreigners to enter the
service Of the State The measure was strongly re-
sisted by the foreign residents, and collision en-
sued in which the foreigners were victorious; but
lad nct been sllayed when the Alabama sailed.
The steamship Persia sailed from this port yes.er-
day for Liverpool, with sixtynine passengers and
upwards Of 1890 600 in specie. In consequence of
ths f.y-hets in the vest the mails from Upper Cana
ola did not reach this city until bslfpast o'clock
in the afternoon. The ship was however, detained
unld their arrival
We have intelligence from Fort LARAMIE TO the
M (saI Iobas.av the cc,nuaudp~ Of 4ba ..l
military expedition. had reached two hundred and
thirty miles beyond that point. His progress was
greatly embarrassed from the want OF food for his
animals News had reached the fort Of the destruc
zion Of three government trains by the Mormons
Prom the accounts it appears pretty certain that
owing 70 the deep SHOWS. the expedition will not
reach Great Salt Lake city this season.
TIC workingmen assembled d usual in Tompkins
square yesterday. aud listened to speeches from
several persons who sympathize with them in their
present difficulties They also attacked a couple of
bakers, and demolished the contents Of their bread
baskets A band Of German musicians was pressed
into The service Of the unemployed and compelled to
amuse the crowd. On the whole, however, there APP
pe.r,d rather spirit Of mischief rife among them
than desire to disturb the public peace. Tho ca.
oltement L. rapidly on he decline.
Custom House have been Withdrawn, and now o.
ccpy their quarters at Fort Columbus The govern
ment officers are satisfied that there Is danger 10
The pubic property from The workingnea The
troop we're withdrawn q noon.
The Commissioners Of Emigration met yesterday.
Application was received from the agent Of the
Commission In Troy askug for money to aid dis
tesed emigrants Who were ont q work; bu, the
49, a 49,
ceedure would soon depIete their treasury. The
emigration icr the year has been 16e $50 being au
increase OF AZ s3T o. compared with the emigration
Il last year. The Board have established q sort .:
exchange. where persons Ia want Of servants can
procure them The project i detailed in our report,
and Is wcu worthy Of attention.
General Walker WA arrested al New Orleans on
Wednesday and held TO bail in 80 900. We are not
informed Of The nature Of the charge preferred
against him but il j. stated that the arrest will Dot
interfere with bis colonization plans.
Morris oConnen. tie alleged principal il the yio-
tstion and murder Of the Swiss woman In Greenwich
street Friday Last was arrested yesterday BIZ the
police and Is now in the Tombs-
Our correspondent al Philadelphia a-ys that IL
examination Of the book OF tue Bank Of Pcnnsyl.
vans going on, but nc clue has been discovered .
the disposition Of The FINDS Of The Institution,
amounting TO ~ $4,000,
The Excise Commissioners met yesterday. when
further discussion occurred upon the propety Of In
tsitutng suits against persons selling liquor without
loenre. Commissioner Kerr was In favor Of having
Q test suit commenced Immediately by The proper
sotbc rites against some prominent liquor dealer In
order % Iest the LEGALITY Of the Excise law. He
Concurrtd with Commissioner Haskell ID not desiring
the authority Of the Board to BE- delegated to any
snc every one who might wish 70 institute suit |
against any o. every an who may De selling quor
without license.
nov that the State election l. over anxious ex
pectsnts are becoming uneasy At tie DELAY in making
appointments Ia the Custom House We understand
chat sew small appointments such - ,ei0bers %
Nave been made within few days, but we beIi.va
II IL Mr. Scheus intention 70 make .o,ae ,oo,o "a
porsnt ones In about q week from tia
The Deigbborhood Of The Metrapo,itan poi,o.
Office Il daily crowded Min sn.l,
cants for situations In the force and I'D plce,e,
awaiting decision on their claims 10 be stl entitled
10 par and duty. The Board did not meet "a.
Lerisy, but adjourned their session 70 o,lo,k .,
Saturday. Mr. PERT has not yet signiGed his intea
ton viii regard 10 has election to the vacant Com
tnsssooership
Mr. Evarts, one Of the counsel for Mrs. Henry
pArrib, continued tho Anal argument OF the Parrish
WI case before the Surrogate yesterday. He re-
'~wcd the testimony at great length, and argued
'as' M. Psrisb's mind was sound at the time he
ulade TIE oodciis 10 his will The contestants |
" 'ns IA life consulted about obtaining q writ
y ''aco tnqs'sendo 70 ascertain the soundness OF
- anno' bot would not do H. Hrs Parrish took him
o'Aia % a. Toe members Of LL firm and TO other Z
= eminent business men which se would DOT have
Toe y ais mind bad been idiotc and Abe had e,. G
s-c1 supreme ooesfol over hin for Tia advance. | q