Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-19

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MEXICO.
Blythe arrival of the schooner Splcn ded, which left
sailing have been received, from which we gather
the following particulars of the general intelligence
which We published yesterday afternoon. The Span
ish force, landed at Cabo Rao, and which took pos
session of Tampico, amounted to less than 5000 men,
most of whom said to have been negroes and nu-
lattos. Onthc 9Th August, party of fifty out
10 explore, and were cut to pieces captain and three
soldiers bong taken alive. Information of the aud-
ing reached Vera Cruz on the I'd or Sd of August
when Gen. Santa Anna issued proclamation, trans
fation of which is annexed. On the 9TH, Santa An
IRA sent 800 dragons from Jslapa, Vera Cruz and
Orizava, and OH the 6th he went by Tecolutla
with 1900 veterans, selected from the 3D. 3d. 5th md
9th permanent regiments, with two companies, and
succeeded in landing without impeachment. The In
tantry. commanded by Landers and Gen. Santa Annn
Chief Of the troops, which had in from all parts
amounted TO ten thousand men. These numbers urc
varously stated; but it is certain thut Santa Anna
has much stronger force than it supposed here
could DO mustered. Immunity of feeling prevails
among the Mexicans, against the common enemy,
and in instance had their offers of pacicaon and
bribery been accepted The rimor which we re-
Gently heard that 400 mounted troops had gone
10 the Spaniards totally unfounded. In letter
published inthe Daily Advertiser it is said:--
"Bustamante, Valdviclso, and all the best chiefs
gone down; such enthusiasm prevails in tho
army, that from this place convalescents
hnvo gone to take up arms. squadron which p
rived ut the water Tuspan, in order to avoid any
delay in their march, swan their horses placing their
pistols their heads keep them dry, aud were so
fortunate to pass without accident, a Mexican
Countess has offered to give all the horses required
by the Government. Another lady gave up to the
government securities to the amount of = i000 and
her husband, who is retired Colonel, marched with
No. 7th Infantry az common soldier should ne
yer stop if L were to attempt to tell al-you will
more in the public papers,"
''On the 18th Santa Anna left Tuspan with his di-
vision, TO whom officer and six of his from
the invading army surrendered themselves They
stated that they had lost Il vessel of the convoy with
about 200 men; and that they have now five hundred
sick in their camp"
To show the spirit which pervades the sodiery we
subjon proclamation issued To one OF the Regiments
from Mexico
Three American vessels, the briggs Splendid, Will
liam, and Usula, among the vessels taken pos
session Of to convey these troops to Tuspan. They
had performed this service, and returned to Vera
Cruz.
The embargo was raised at Vera Cruz on the 3lst
July, but again established on the LIST Of August,
and continued until the l4th.
A motion in the Mexican Scnute, to give Mr. Pom
sc his passports to return to his country, lost.
A motion to clothe the Executive with extraordi-
nary powers for five MONTHS was lost iii the Senate
ayes 21-noes so.
A list of Spaniaris is published who have taken
part with the expedition, after having been expelled
iron Mexico.
sion of the Congress, III which he states tint the
Odd June he issued notice 10 all the departments Of
the anticipated invasion, and treats 1t with great com
tempt.
The cause Of the arrest Of Commodore Porter
rot explencd OF limited ut
PROCLAMATION
TUs Commander of te an ReCL 10 Inc SoLiersho csgpoSk
translated for the New York Daily Adv
Fioc-CiGsess' ComPanions'if chief pros,iturel his
word last year. you against brethren the end
whom you have yocr head merely mrnis tJ, the
Supreme government that he has posiiveinor
that the
dear bought and precious liberty 4he frequent soiHunen,
reports which he received the subject this sson by
oppresso proceeding from Havana nd other parts OF
eteSabc countries, have nduCei hin to epOy his
supreme authority Though all its valiant eiender and
taxes noble pride counting ourselves adonS her NUMBER
ought TO hasten to enjoy the victory Of shmh wo are secure
and their hnH desiTuclon greatly rovoked aud brought
upon them on when they attempt dcPtve US Of our liberty
aud independence.
desire not to recall your memory the attempts Of their
minister's their vile AMI vcnai rr,-, c blood oi our
beraOrs sufficiently exhibits them, and demands our vengeance
aud only anticipate that fame, dagger and sc9hod
would be our reward: aud the inheritance which should
descendants, would he the most degraded slavery
thoroughly convinced, that tie opessors wo" ue az
soon as their toued feet placed IN gates u their we'll
known cowartce were capable OF permitting ~ CON and o,
heroic vaor will brnush into exco'.e Our enemies ueoe
vhen our raches Their ears ena ; you beb Won %
ss.s. Guerrero guides you; and TIC an WIN iolP I n,
Wv i;S n lost the last American viii perish covered with
glory Naumlized in aud accustomed to PryaGons,
nothing will discourage we disregard danSe ana ooH
w dosI, when any invader assas rights. We
rhangeaby determined and CIVIC virtues are ond ~ Inc camp
Self interest does and as for cowarce We Know
no such thing No initiated the one who commands
s and great proves has made secret enemies 10 ueOe
They may believe swords heathed let ne assure
them that they decevedor in land, sacred liberty,
whom they cspise ahodeaud that the soldiers n c
7ih gin,ent will die with that glory which All thcir 'ow-
patriots have been accustomed when IS Tor TIE deie"ee '
their liberties
Friends know you'll am acquainted with your virtues
know your deeds your utcTngs and your resolution MO"
vour deoision will he for your gaauy and con
sianoy but, finally rcmind you that tie knowledg' and
6ncnt of your ,ics soldiers he made perfect
and that the soldier dies for s country I've viii die viii
Inv
oath 10 defend with his blood liberty md Independence
Mexico July p, 1929 FRANCISCo AhCt"
From he NJ T. Journal of Commeroe.
Anorder was issued on the 18th, by the Geic Int
rino of the Canton of Vera Cruz, commanding all the
S,aniards resident in towns villages, and other places
10 retire 25 leagues into tho interior according 70 tho
provisions OF the law dated Goth March, 1922 m case
OF foreign invasion. 80