The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-08-25

From he Nep Orleans Bulletin, Augals


/ From the Nep Orleans Bulletin, August IL.
BY the schooner Emblem which arrived at this port
yesterday from Matamoras, we have received letters
and papers OF that port TO the LIST instant and dates
| from Mexico city TO the 10th of July.
URREA, the late Republican leader had escaped from
the dungeon OF the lnquiston, reused the People, at
tackled and captured the city of Mexico, and made
President BusrAMENTE prisoner. BusTAMEsTE sub
sequenty got his liberty and called the Centrasts to
the rescue and, will be by the details below,
general battle yet TO decide which party shall
main master of the capital.
MArAMoRAs, July 30
An extraordinary express arrived here on the 25th
three days from Tampico bringing the important in
tegence that the city Of Mexico in the hands Of
the Federaliss.
In my last communication, you recollect spoke to
you of URREA giving you account Of that General
since his escape at the battle Of Acaete II appears
that he lately released from imprisonment, follow
Immediately locked around him, and the spirit of
rebellion issued forth in the very heart of the capital
On the 18th, Urea, assisted by his conductors Go
mez Padrasa, ex-Vce President, and Gomez Farillas,
| attacked the Palace, and after bloody engagement
in which three hundred men reported to have been
killed, Busamente was taken prisoner. Before dark
the city of Mexico in the hands of Urea who
declared himself in favor of Federalism and he will
sink swim with the cause he has espouscd Sub
sequently, the Seminary the Cathedral and the Dis
pntaeion were taken possession of; these, with the
Palace, form the four corners Of the great square
On the 10th, the latest integen ce received Busta-
mente was given his liberty; and the Centrasts were
collecting their forces 10 make desperate resistance
Upon the occurrence of these important events
Santa Anna lcfi Vera Cruz Immediately in Ia din
gencia for the capital
Generals Wall, Condea and Canalizo have left here
for the city of Mexico There il very small force
here, under the command of Empucdo and Matamo-
ras, assure YOU is in very deenceless Arista
who was expected here, reported to have lef Tam
pco for the capital.
All this is glorious for Texas | hope thew
will not attack this place; for her independence is now
upon the eve of being acknowledged, and il is neces
sary that she act with great caution this moment
AUGUST |, 1910
The express arrived night before last from Tampco,
and have dates from the capital up to the 23d ut
Urea still had possession of the Palace and los casos
pubtcos that command the great square Of the city
and appearances at this date are of rather gloomy
feature for him.
Santa Anna, il appears, was eager in his profers
| of assistance to the Government, but informed
that the reyoutonists could be subducd without his
aid. He is at Fueba.
Many of Urrea's followers were about to throw
themselves upon the lenency of the Executive fearing
the result OF their operations but told that
need be expected the sword should determine the re-
suit. II they were taken prisoners they must abide
by the decisions of the councils of their country The
next intelligence is looked for with exciting interest.
The 9th regiment Of cavalry, which wereI taEen
prisoners by the Federalsts had made their escape
and again joined the ranks of the Centraliss. BY
private letter, of great responsibility, from the CITY,
learn that, upon the first attack of the pronunciados
they sustained loss Of 100. killed. 60 wounded and
80 made prisoners and that they met similar fate on
the I'D The letter adds, that Government will not
think of any kind of capitulation whatever matter
how earnestly it might be requested; that of the
two parties must sink, and sink forever. The words
Of the President these could put end to
these difficulties, and quietness could be restored i'm
mediately, but no-war, and war alone, must end
these internal broils and revolutions. The future
welfare and peace ofthe country demand it,
Arisa is on his way TO this place, and will be here
in few days. He brings considerable money, and
will pay up to date all the officers and troops.
have seen private letter of the Sth July from a
gentleman Of high standing, which says that New
Mexico had declared in favor OF Texas with the Com
| nandant General, Annie, at their head. There IS a
flying report that San Luis Poos had declared in IA
OF the Fcdcralists but place confidence in it.
send you a proclamation of the President. We
will receive intelligence from the capital again on
Monday and if the vessel has not left | will endeavor
to get letter board giving you account of the
result of things.
[Suppiement 70 the Arcia, Of Matamoras, July ID
Centrail
By courier extraordinary which arrived Yesterday
from the General chef d. Mariana Arista to Gene
rails ID. Vacntin Canazo and ID. Pedro Ampudia
the supplement to No. no Of the Descngano of Tam
pco was received, which speaks thus
An express courier has just arrived from Mexi-
CO. which brings but one communication from
that capital dated the 10th inst at half past in
the morning; and understand it, its contents
the following His cxceency the Minister of
War states to the commanding general, that the
evening Of the 10Th inst the anarchists attacked the
Palace of Mexico, and in a short time made capture
Of his excellency the President but that after the
first moment the troops faithful to the Supreme Go
vernment united in the citadel, and attacked the fac
ton, reducing them to the extremity of defending
themselves in the Palace, in the Cathedral and in the
Government buildings. About dusk his excellency
the President, who Imprisoned by the factions in
St Augustin street, set at liberty. He immedi-
ately put himself at the head of his troops and com
menced to lay siege to the thousand times ungrateu
and unnatural Urea, who had escaped from prison.
and who headed the conspiracy.
The enemy were bcsieged by than 1000 faith
full soldiers of the army, without any other artillery
than four pieces Of small calber but still the patriotic
Mexicans advanced boldly against the reasonable foe
although they were entrenched behind park Of ar-
lcry of large caiber in the citadel and they on
the point of reducing them when the courier left the
capital
From all directions troops have arrived and continue
to pour in from the country to the assistance of the
Government. Generals Feisola, Valencia, Menou
and many others, who ready to combat by the
side Of the able and valiant Bustamente.
The hour has arrived for the punishment of these
perverse people The strong of the law will most
assuredy fall upon them, and to the country
quetncss which will not probably be disturbed here
after
We hasten to give this information to the People
in order that they may not be uselessly alarmed by
any false rumors that might be spread abroad by the
enemies of the country
In addition to the above, which was published in
Tampco we can assert with confidence, that the
worthy and patriotic General Santa Anna, on his
frs, knowledge of the events in the Capital, made
rapid movement in that direction, with the view Of
contributing lis important aid to chastise the sedtous
citizens-which conynccs that, before this time,
the insurgents under Urea have been perfectly pure
ris ed l-Hafamoras Anchor.