The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-10-11

would seem to vary very much. While some of
them are compelled to work, coupled in chains,
like beasts of burden, others are allowed very
great indulgence-for prisoners. One OF the latter
writes US truly touching letter, in which he
announces the departure of those who were re-
leased. They were all known to be in circum-
stances of present embarrassment and almost Of
indigence, md the poor prisoners who were left
behind failed not to contribute the last mite Of
their little all to afford to their more fortunate
comrades the means to reach their homes. Such
an incident is honorable to humanity.
As to the preparation which Mexico is making
for the invasion Of Texas. we can learn very little
of definite nature. That active operations are
going on in enlisting and equpping troops. there
is no doubt. But our personal informants and our
correspondents seem to question whether the
conquest Of Texas be the object IN view. There
would seem to be but one other and that is plainly
indicated in some of our letters-to make Santa
Anna dictator. But this is a subject, on which
we shall not be long left in the dark.
All the papers we receive from Vera Cruz are
clothed in mourning for the wife of Santa Anna
She appears to have been he Id in the highest per-
sonal esteem independent of her elevated rank.
| The fever had almost entirely abated at Vera
| Cruz when the Fortuna left. Our informant heard
nothing of it. The British soop of war lncon-
slant, and the Rose, which lately visited u.s. aEd
two Spanish Brigs were the only vessels of war at
Vera Cruz
Gen. Canalizo set out from the capital for San
Luis de Potos on the 10Th of August, accompa-
MED by all his staff to take command OF his
division of the army destined to operate against
Texas.
Our readers may remember certain paragraphs
in the Diaro del GobIerno, censuring the Mexican
Congress vehemently for their tardiness in voting
the four millions required by the government ioi
the invasion of Texas These attacks appear to
have irritated Congress, they are suspected to
have emanated directly from Santa Anna They
have accordingly been formally repelled IN man
ifesto of considerable force and dignity, issued BY
Congress That body not only conceived it nee
essary to reply to the violent TRADES OF the ocla
Journal but, addressing itself directly to the gov
ernment, demand satisfactory explanations OF
course so offensive and scandalous, and requires
statement Of the causes which have prevented th
government from interfering for the suppression
of such abuses. The President answers the man
ifesto of Congress in manner which demonstrate
!, pretty plainly his knowledge Of and acquiescenc
in the offensive articles. He denies the right o
: Congress to interrogate hin-declares that TIT
! language of the manifesto is that of reprlmand
addressed by superior to an inferior, and that
cannot recognize the existence of this inqusltorl'
power in Congress. He concludes by protesting
5 against the manifesto as illegal and improper
: The Mexican brig Roselvinia, Poucol' was los
on the Isl instant, off the mouth OF the brazos
e and four of her crew were drowned.