Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-30

ring one Of these conclusions. The earth opened,
and swallowed up great number OF the inhabi-
tants a cavern was seen there 400 feet long
by Is wide One individual who had los, Two
children by the awful phenomenon OF nature,
says that upwards OF 60 pc rsons were DESTROYED
athe same time, at Rio Blsnco. There were Two
which lasted two seconds. Prayers and process
SONS Of the clergy had taken place 10 avert The
anger and 10 propiliate the favor of Heaven.
since these earthquakes.
In The roads at Vera Cruz, there was a squad
ron OF United States vessels of war; consisting OF
irsate, sloop Of war; and two brigS.
From tie ". q. .hbcrsonia1i Republican, M0H 81.
MEXICO-MORE IMPORTANT INTEL
LIGENCE.
The Mexican schooner Relampago arrived Al
ms port Yesterday, in ballast, from Vera Cruz,
whence she sailed on the 10Th inst. The vessel,
II appears, was chartered for the sum Of 81 900,
10 carry dispatches IRON the Mexican govern
meni to their Consul in ibis city, and 10 take as
passenger MIR. Frederick Johnson, bearer OF des-
patches from the British Minister in Mexico To
the British Minister al Washington. MIR. John
son forthwith proceeded on his way 10 The Nonh
by the Mobile mail boat
The few letters and papers brought by tie Re-
lampago were intended for private hands, and de-
livered accordingly. We have, nevertheless been
enaDledto obtain some information of an impor-
Ianl nature brought by this vessel the correctness
of which may be relied upon.
short time after the arrival OF this vessel, the
rnmor became current, that Mexico had declared
war against the United States. The quarter in
which ms rumor originated, together with The cir
cumsances which were stated as attending this
hostile demonstration. strengthened for time the
general impression of its correctness. The inior-
nation which we have since received, induces lis
10 believe that Mexico has moi declared war; and
mat The authors OF the report inferred such a ie
sui as the cause for The sudden despatch OF letters
and messengers, by extraordinary means. The
reason Tor this was, that hath branehts Of lie Hcr
iran Congress hors anfhoriccdMc P,eadtntto entsr
'hRo treaty regulations wHh he Tsrans. In other
words that the measure, having for lis object the
acknowledgment of Texas Independence by Mex
ico, winch, as stated IN our paper Yesterday, was
recommended 10 the favorable consideration oi the
Mexican Congress by Minister Cuevas, has been
adopted. OF this, we have positive information
The enemies OF annexation are making the mos
oi their lime IN The desire 10 promulgale the news
Capt Elliott, il ssaid, was waiting al Vera Cruz,
Tor hiS dispatches from Mexico, prior 10 his de-
/ parlure for Texas in The irigaie Enrydice
/ u IS also stalled, that commissioners on the part
of Texas had subsequently left Vera Cruz in
company with Capt Elliot, bearing with them an
acknowledgment hy Mexico Of The independence
OF Texas. providing The latter rejected the measure
/ Of annexation.
u favorable report, upon the request OF The
Mexican Government, Tor permission from Con-
/ gress 10 open negotiations with Texas, had been
adopted hy a vote OF II 10 /, a day or Two previ-
olls TO The passage OF the bill having that object
| in view
An act of amnesty 10 Santa Anna, which we
| alluded 10 yesterday had been really passed. II
IS stalled on grounds less reliable that he had been
released from prison, and placed al the head o
The Mexican army.
Some alterations have been projected in the
Mexican tariff, the question being in debate in The
Congress now sitting.
Some time ago, We mentioned that trouble had
broken oui in California. 1t appears by 4 com.
inunica!ion in The Constitutional Monitor, receiv-
ed from Mazallan, that California had become
! independent, the inSnrrection there against the
Mexican General, Michael ToIena havin. been
Crowned with complete success. No particulars
are given OF the cause, or The progress of the cut
break.
On this subject The New Orleans Bulletin Of
The 2lsi makes the following sensible remarks:
We have carefully inquired aiierall that is 10
be learned and we can assure our readers that The
aspect OF affairs has not materially changed since
The date OF The advces published Yesterday which
came 10 hand ra Havana A committee OF The
Chamber Of Representatives have reported favor
ably on The application OF The Prcsiden, 10 be
invested with authority 10 receive The overtures
OF Texas. The bill of amnesty for Santa Anna
and his Ministers, as proposed by the Govern
ment, has been adopted in the Chamber Of Re-
presenlatves Beyond this, we do mol learn that
there is an item of intelligence worth repeating
The dispatches brought, lelac Gall but those for
orr own Government we venture 10 say bulioa
single object, namely 10 foresa The action Of
Texas on the resolutions OF Annexation. To
This object the lnnctioue,ieS al GrcH Brifain 0nd
.NricO are bcnding Their entirc otcnion, aad, ire
"re @rry 10 odd, 10 all appearance 0idrd AMI nbct-
cdbv me funrt,onarics NJ Tfras But these efforts
whether with or wihou, the assistance OF The
Texan Administration, must Totally faH The
people of Texas have already entered their judg-
menl in favor Of annexation, and they will carry
ont The measure without regard 10 opposi,on.--
The information which will reach them in a few
days, that they have been presented by their Go
vernmrnt as snpplanls before The unstable and
imbecile Government Of Mexico, will bn tend
further 10 arouse their Indignation At the miserable
chicane which is attempted 10 be played upon
them"