Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1837-01-19
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Mr.. Van Burrn's Election, we hail it wi
ID NAY We lave to see many more Of them
SANTA ANA.
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SANTA ANA

A letter from member Of Congress, OF the 10Th
states that Santa Ana was expected OH that DAY. This
is however premature. He mag be at Washington pro.
baby in day or TIE following articles from Lex.
ngton aud from MAJ s'iilr give US account Of his
movements
(fros tic Le1i.g.on IntcUiycnccr, 9Th iust)
Gen. SANTA ANA left this city yesterday, his way
TO Washington city, accompanied by Col. Almonte, oi
the Mexican army, and Columels Hockey and Patton OF
the 'rcNan army. The General under the medical
treatment OF DR.. Dudley during his stay in Lexington;
aud although not cure recovered from the severe nds
position ch prevented his proceeding Immediately on
%as far relieved 10 feel able 10 travel without il
,enence. Willie here he confined to his room,
that but few OF our citizens had opportunity u See
Ing and cnnversng with him. T!"sc who thus han
haze expressed high opinion of Tie dignity Of his de-
pertinent, aud OF the sprightness and intelligence OF his
cuversa;ian. The principal object Of his journey to
Washington is, we informed by report, TO procure
Govern!sn, Of the IT, S. After his mission has been
accomplished, lie will proceed TO New York, to embark
for Mexco where he is DESTROYS OF arriving before the
expiration os he OF his Presdenshp, which ceases
on the Isl OF March next
jirow the .NalsrHic Tky] Eaglc, Of tie 7M iast)
"Gcn Santa Ana, President OF the United States OF
Mexico, accompanied ty Col. Anonle and two other
gentlemen reached this city Thursday afternoon IN
their progress 20 Washington. General Santa Ana was
still d,sposed and could not the crowd OF indl-
dviduais vino prompted, from very natual curl.
osv look upon the Chief Cor rather the fallen Chet
Magistrate Of eghborng Republic. AS special
favor, Owing to our connection with the presS) we
were introduced into the room, and presented, frs!
to Colonel Almonir, aud by him to the President -
We were received in very courteous manner, with
duplicate bow from the President, and hearty shake
of The hand from his aid. Alnonte is communica.
tive, Intelligent and sprighty, and speaks the Eng,
!ish language MISUNDERSTANDING received, as we learned
from him his education, in part in the city of New Or
leans. Santa Ana does not speak word of English
and the conversation we held with him, was through
Col Alulonte, who acted interpreter He suffers Sc
verely although covered with many folds Of tannel)
from cna.e-never having seen ice, except coca.
sonaIy the mountains Of Mexico, until he entered
| the Ohio River.
"Allhough the prcjudces Of this community have
been strongly enlisted against Santa Ana, no cisrcsp:ci
was stcwn him. Such act would indeed have been
the surperatve OF cowardice, and beneath The dignity
of kentuck!an. As a stranger. i'll strange land
wing thrown HIMSELF unprotected, upon h"splia
ty-he was received and treated while among US with
courtesy and kindness.
"He crossed the river on yesterday. and pursued his
inurney Washington by land, the navigation of the
Ohio being altogether obstructed by floating ice
very large, but quiet and orderly crowd Of persons
accompanied him to the beach.