The Sun.
London, England, 1847-02-12 00:00:00

threatens us with the absolute annihilation of our nationality;
but these representatives, so far fiom being discouraged-by
Oki melancholy situation, will press forward in the midst o f
the combat to give all convenient organisation, to the end
that the integral parts of the nation may have vigour to
resist.
No,-Mexico will not be less than France, who, though the
legions of Europe came to invade her, conquered princes and
organized her government at the same time. By good for-
tune the mildness of our climate, the blandness of our customs,
and, if I may say it without boasting, our virtue, will cause
us to work in an energetic manner, without committing the
crimes, and covering ourselves with the blood which stains
the history of the old wot Id.
The decision manifested by the supreme power, the in-
trepid valour of our army, the noble resolution of its com-
mander, and the reanimation of the public spirit throughout
all the states, appear to be good symptoms that the epoch
fixed by Providence has arrived, when the Mexican nation
may be able to call itself, and W be called with truth, sove-
reign, free, and independent.
Before the Supreme Being we were, yesterday, sworn to
procure, as far as in our power, the good and prosperity o
the nation. The oath will be fulfilled with all the loyalty
which a sacred duty and tried patriotism demand.
The commercial news by this arrival is satisfactory. Ex-
change at New York was 106 c. to 106ic. for bills on Lon-
don, but at the latter quotaticn the business was very
dull. In bread stuff few transactions were being effected,
and prices were advancing.
AFFAIRS IN YUCATAN.
(From the New Orleans Papers of the 11th.)
The following is a more particular account of an overture
by Yucatan, mentioned in the previous accounts from tbd
Gnlf:—

A Mexican schooner, bearing a flag of truce, arrived from
Campeachy on the 24th. She brought the news of a decla-
ration of the independence of that province from the central
Government, and claiming for her ports the privileges of
neutrals, which it is believed Commodore Conner refused
unless they hoisted the American flag. Merida, and the
country adjacent, had refused to unite in the movement, and
proposed to put it down by force of arms.
The Campeachanos had marched upon Merida with a force
of 2,500 men, the Meridans having 4,000. It was supposed
by the captain of the flag of truce, that a decisive battle wax
fought on the 21st ultimo, that being the latest date from
the army, at which time they were within a few miles of
each other. The flag of truce left Anton with the answer
of Commander Conner, on the 27th.
AFFAIRS AT TAMPICO.
(From the New Orleans Tropic, Jan. 11.)
The brig Hallowell arrived at the South-West Pass on
Saturday morning, after a passage of six days from Tam-
pico. The captain reports matters quiet when he sailed,
and nothing of interest had transpired since our last dates.
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

La Patria, of New Orleans, says that H. Cox has been
appointed interpreter to General Scott, and has proceeded to
Mexico. _ _

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( From the New Orleans Commercial Times, Jan. 11.)
The officers of the British fleet at Sacrificios had heard
from the city of Mexico that the finance committee in the
Mexican Congress had reported that, in order to carry on
the war, the Government would require 250,000 dolls. per
month, and stated that the sum of 90,000 dolls. was all that
could possibly be raised, which sum they depended upon the
elturch for.