American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1844-12-14

INTERESTING FROM Mexico. The New Or
leans Picayune publishes the last letter of Gov
Shannon to the Mexican Minister of Foreign
Affairs; but as it is very long, we give synop-
sis of it from the National Intellgencer. 1t is
evident that our relations with Mexico are in n
critical condition, and that war with that ma
ton is not at all improbable.
Besides the letter from Gov Shannon, the
Picayune publishes various interesting miscel-
laneous intelligence from Mexico, from which
it appears, that the contribution granted by
Congress of four millions of dollars, to enable
Santa Anna to prosecute the war against
Texas, has been realized to very small de-
gree only-that Gen. Arista had taken part with
Paredes, and was marching at the head Of
large force upon San Luis Potosi. We give
the following extracts from the Pcayune sum-
mary, as possessing considerable interest.
s'Santa Anna reached Porote on the night
of the 18th ut. on his way TO the city of Mexl-
co; about 5000 troops were on the road i'll adj
vance of him. There was great unwillingness
to pay the 100000 contribution, and Con-
gress had refused, by a very large vote, to au-
thor:ze loan, openly declaring that although
they were willing to contribute money for the
war against Texas, they would not do so until
Santa Anna had changed his ministers, and
the large sum previously voted had been ac-
counted for,
As Congress has.voted unanimously an APP
proval Of Senior Rejon's notes to our Minister,
the impending danger of war with this coun-
fr,, +i,,.1 A,r tho &c oh,
tanning the control of the purse strings of the
nation, so as yet to confirm his power. The
best informed appear to think he will be sue
cessful. The revolution has been long brew
ing, it is thought, and upon its issue it will de-
pend whether Mexico shall be ruled by repre-
sentative government or dictator. A strong
interest in Mexico and Vera Cruz is represent
ed as preferring to see Santa Anna WELD abso-
Lutte power, and the British Minister is said to
be at the head of this party. He has already
notified the Consul General, and through him
the merchants of his Government, that in case
they pay duties to any of Santa Annals oppo-
nents, the Government of Great Britain will
not interfere with any measures Santa Anna
may adopt to compel repayment.
1t is also stated that a proposition has been
made to Santa Anna, by persons interested in
manufactures in Mexico, to accept three mil
lions Of dollars as an indemnity for abolshing
the protective tarff,wit assurances that, should
he do SO, loan of twelve millions would be
negotiated in London, at five per cent, under
the guaranty of the British Government, ION a
pledge of one-half Of the increaGd duties. Per-
sons well informed have said that Santa Anna
lent willing ear to this proposition, which, if
carried out would give him the control OF We
nal sodery and replenish his private Golfers.
where dsaffection is widely spread General
Paroles has placed himself at the head of the
revolt, and justiiies himself in long proclama-
ton which appears in the Mexican papers, de-
nouncing the conduct of Santa Anna"