Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-02-09
From the N. Y. Com. Adv. Of Friday last
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

We have conversed with a gentleman who
arrived from Mexico, in the Ann Eliza, yes
terday, and who gives us much inter estlng
inform ton not to be obtained from the Mex
lean papers. He says that proposition was
actually made in Congress,a few days before
he left, to declare war against the United
States, on the ground of the occupation OF
Nacogdoches and assistance rendered the
Texans. -..
The proposition was under discussion when
he left; the result of course he does not know,
but the better opinion was that it would be
rejected by large majority, all the reasona-
Bile members and officials being opposed to
it, such as Tornel, Alaman, Gorostiza, and
others. The hostility of the u. States is a.
mong the priests and their partizans.
Our informant was in the city of Mexico
when Bustamente arrived; no rejoicings took
place, and his reception SO far from being en-
thusiasic, was not even cordial. The ,atfec-
tions of the people, generally, in the capital
and throughout the country, are strongly hx-
ed OH Santa Anna, and our informant says
there is no doubt that the moment he appears,
all party strife will subside and all voices
will unite in one glad shout of welcome.
! Bustamente has no chance of being elect
ed to the presidency. The elections OF Ay-
untamentos-similor to our charter elections
were deferred in October or November, by
the Congress; the object was undoubtedly to
give Santa Anna the benefit of farther time,
it being very doubtful then whether he would
he libcrated; and our informant says If he
(Santa Anna) does not arrive III season, the
presidential election itself will III all prooa-
bility be deferred; so unwilling are they to
elect Bustamente, even as matter OF neces-
slty. ...
General Bravo had resigned the command
of the army third time, owing to dIsnppolnt-
ment by the government in not fulfilling Its
pledges; and this was occasioned by actual
! inability. The national treasury was exhaust
ed and bankrupt; and affairs generally IN
wretched condition. The commercial COM
munty was in state Of great dependency,
and great many foreign residents were
talking of closing their affairs and coming "a
way.
Our informant thinks that Santa Anna will
set himself against the priests whenever he
can do SO with safety, and that he Is sincere
.ly desirous to unite all conflicting Interests
and opinions and establish government
that shall advance the welfare Of the country.
But he had great difficulties to contend with
in the Congress, which is composed prlncl-
paly of priests and their partzans. and it Is
probable that he will be compelled to yield
in many things to their influence against hls
own inclinations.
Our informant says that the English lnfin,
ence is very powerful in Mexico, especially
with the government, and that this influence
is exceedingly hostile to Texas and to It's IN
corporation with the United States.
Mr.. Ellis did not conc away without his
pass ports, but they were given to him very
ungraciously. After waiting for them ten
days, they were sent to him late in the eve,
ming of the day previous to that which was
fixed for his departure, when all his prepara'
;ions were made, but our informant thinks
this delay was not owing to their unwilling
ness that he should come away, but rather to
disposition 10 treat him with incivility.