Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-10-15
Correspondence Of the Memphis Enquirer.
New ORLEANS, Sep. 90, 1912.

We nave late and important news from
Mexico. Santa Anna was at the full tide
Of success, and daily growing more popu-
ar. A grand ball was given at the Cap
itol in honor Of The victories at Laguna
The fitting up of a room, in the palace in
which throne was erected for his Males- !
ty, cost $4,000. The new Constitution
differs but little from that Of 1924. A
convention has been entered into by the
Secretary OF State and our Minister tor the
amicabIe settlement of all the recent diff
cuues between the two countries, and
Don N. j. Almon te has been sent to
Washington as special Minister with Ple-
nary powers. We may therefore look tor
another Webster treaty, second only in
importance to that so recently and happily
completed with Lord Ashburton. Having
other business on hand, they do not intend
to favor US with the opportunity OF fight
Just at present.
A second expedition was fitting out at
Vera Cruz, supposed to be intended to act
ia concert with that at Laguna in an al
tack on Campeachy. The largest Of the
war steamers was daily expected at Eng
land. The forces sent TO invade YuCatan
had not advanced into the country or
made any new demonstrations on the coast
either satisfied for the present with their
success at Laguna or awaiting reinforce
ments.. 1t is said that three gun boats
were treachorously delivered up for $l3,-
900; so the victory was not so great after
all. The Yucatecos seem determined TO
preserve their liberty, and were arming
all over the country; the force at Cam.
peachy was 5000 men, but at short notice
militia to FIVE times that number could be
collected.
You have doubtless heard the rumor
from Texas fthe taking of San Antonio
and SO prisoners, by Mexican army Of
1900 men, and Sam Houston's call on the
people 10 repel the invaders. This news
will not cause The same enthusiasm and
rush of volunteers as did the last alarm.
Those that went before we're treated badly
and having once experienced Texas in.
gratitude, will not again put themselves in
the way Of Tin hurry. always though,
it very ImpolItic in the Government to
allow volunteers to return dissatisfied,
without making attempts TO keep them in
heir service, and now that they need
item it will be so proved.
Santa Anna seems determined TO har-
rass if he cannot conquer the country
The most active preparations were making
for an invasion both by land and by water
several thousand soldiers had been
concentrated at Vera Cruz, Jalapa and
Iampico, and some regiments had already
marched to the Northern frontier. the
two steamers, mount Paixhon guns, are
very efficient in every respect, said to be
manned by Englishmen, and commanded
by half.pay officers Of the British NAVY;
properly manned, they would be more
than match for the whole Texas Navy.
The policy of the government seems to be
10 get through with the Yucatan invasion
first, SO that they may devote their whole
force to the one object, and with blow
decide the fate of the nation. fear Gal.
weston will come IN for the first visit, and
be roughly handled by the navy, whilst
the army pours into the frontier towns
Commodore Moore is here with one or
two OF the best vessels not being nbe TO
get away for want ofmoney, which is also
80 scarce with his government, that they
cannot make preparations for defence, or
furnish arms, ammunition and provisions to
those who are willing to volunteer but
cannot equip themselves.
Having been so diffusc on foreign, it is
necessary that should be concise on home
matters. The yellow fever is on the de-
crease, Notwithstanding the daily arrival
OF many strangers, and being so mild
seems to cause no alarm. A change of
the wind 10 the east has brought in several
packets and other vessels that have been
beating about in the Gulf for some time.
Business has not yet resumed lis winter
appearance Of hustle, but our Dry Goods
and other merchants are fully occupied in
opening their fall supplies. The Auctions
are we'll attended and new goods 90 off
readily at fair rates; say from Is to 25
per cent. over Eastern cost.
A considerable decline has taken place
in exchange, causing corresponding one
IN the cotton market, say 4c per pound.
The demand is by no means active, and
sales are limited; yet, Notwithstanding
this unfavorabIe state, holders are rather
pressing their stocks and may cause still
further reduction.
Saturday Eueniay, LIST Oct.
Having been disappointed in getting my
letter on board the boat had intended to
send II nv | am enohIod Ia ,v;,,o $3.50 .