Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-06-05
[From the N. O. JefeHohian, May 2l.1
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

ANt1,1 NftsN- = 49, ~ NJ aiiShNS bAAS opii
ed on the 10th inst. The vessel, it APP
pears. was chartered for the sum Of
81 900, 70 carry dispatches from the
Mexican government to their Consul
IN this city, and 10 take as passenger
Mr.. Frederick Johnson, bearer of des-
paches from the British Minister in
Mexico to the British Minister at Wash
ington. Mr.. Johnson forthwith procee-
ded on his way to the North'by the Mo-
bile mail boat.
The few letters and papers brought
by the Relampago were attended for
private hands and deliN ecording-
ly. We have, nevertheless, been en-
abled to obtain some information of al
important nature, brought by this YES
sci, the correctness Of which may be
relied upon.
A short time after the arrival of this
vessel, the rumor became current, that
Mexico had declared war against the
United States. The quarter in which
this rumor originated, together with the
circumstances which were stated as at
tending this hostile demonstration,
strengthened for a time the general
impression of its correctness. The in
formation which We have since receiv-
ed, induces US to believe that Mexico
has not declared war, and that the au-
thors of this report inferred such re-
salt as the cause for the sudden des-
paches Of letters and messengers, by
extraordinary means. The reason for
this was, that both branches Of the .Neai-
can Congress haze authorized the Pres
ident to enter into treaty negotiations
aoih the Texans. In other words, that
the measure, having for its object the
acknowledgement of Texas indepen-
dence by Mexico, which, as stated in
Our paper yesterday, was recommen-
ded to the favorable consideration of
the Mexican Congress by Minister
Cuevas, has been adopted. Of this
we have positive information. The
enemies of annexation are making the
most of their time in the desire to pro-
mulgate the news. Capt. Elliott, it
is said, was waiting at Veru Cruz, for
his despaches from Mexico, prior to
his departure for Texas in the frigate
Eurydice.
1t is also stated, that commissioners
on the part of Texas had subsequently
left Vera Cruz in company with Capt.
Elliott, bearing with them an acknowl-
edgments by Mexico of the indepen-
dence of Texas, providing the latter
rejected the measure of annexation.
A favorable report, upon the request
Of the Mexican Government, for per-
mission from Congress to open nego-
tiations with Texas, had been adopted
by vote Of Al to II, a day or two
previous to to the passage of the bill
having that object in view.
An act of amnesty to Santa Ana,
which we alluded to yesterday had been
really passed. 1t is stated on grounds
less reliable, that he had been released
from prison, and placed at the head Of
the Mexican army.
Some alterations have been projec-
ted in the Mexican tariff, the ques-
ton being in debate in the Congress
now sitting.
Some time ago, we mentioned that
trouble had broken out in California.
1t appears, by communication in the
Constitutional Monitor, received from
Mazatlin, that California had become
independent, the insurrection there a.
gainst the Mexicon general, Michael
Torena, having been crowned with
complete success. No particulars are
given Of the cause, Or the progress Of
the outbreak.
On this subject the New Orleans
Bulletin of the 2lst makes the following
sensible remarks:
We have certainly inquired after all
that is to be learned, and We can assure
our readers that the aspect OF affairs has
not materially changed since the date
of the advice published Yesterday,
which came to hand via Havana
A committe of the Chamber of Repre-
sentatives have reported favorably on
the application of the president to be
invested with authority to receive the
overtures of Texas. The bill of am
nesty for Santa Ana ard his Ministers,
as proposed by the Government, has
been adopted in the Chamber of Rep
resentatives. Beyond this, we do not
learn that there is an item ofintelligence
worth repeating. The dispatches
brought, relate (all but those for our
own government,) we venture to say,
but to single object, namely, to fore
stall the action of Texas on the resolu-
ton of Annexation. To this object the
tumctionaries Of Great Britain and
.Meric0 are bending their entire nften.