The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1845-05-02
SANTA ANNA.

The New Orleans Bee, in lis account Of
the la'c news from Mexico, gives some
additional particulars concerning the pro-
gress which has been made in the trial Of
Gen. Santa Anna, as follows:
=" Though VIC have quito largo hatch of public
journals before US, pretty careful inspection Of
them adds bat little 10 our knowledge of fairs
in Mexico The country seems tranquil under
the new administration. at least we saould con.
cludc as much from tho tone of the press. OF
Santa Anna the papers say good deal, but
nothing definite. lie had not been tried al the
last accOunts-that is, 10 absolute judgment had
been pronounced upon him. His written defence
had been sent before the Grand Jury and 10 free.
" commented upon by the journals. 1t isspoken
of as Insolenl in lis tone, aud bold and hardy in
lis deflnco. On the 81 March Santa Anna ad.
dressed note TO the Minister OF War and Ma
rinc, Don Pedro Garcia Condo. In tins missNc
he ius,ifies bis efforts TO secure his private COR.
tune, aud complains bitterly of the interception
and breaking open of bis letters to bis agents.
The language Of lis note is extremely naughty
rather that Of a dictator than a prisoner
Commenting upon il, the SisiiO -NIA observes
that It IL in such striking contrast 10 the humble
tone of his previous letters Us to warrant the be.
lief that Santa Anna expects 10 be restored to
liberty and power by revolution The ul
Innate safety Of the lallon tyranL is more than
limited at, Cor the same paper OF a later date, al.
ludng to the letter in question, and TO its inso-
lent tone, remarks that If Santa Anna were not
perfectly certain that neither the Government
nor Supreme Court will place is person in the
slightest danger, he would renew the disgusting
aud cowardly scenes which occurred when cap.
turrd at San Jacno
"On the 2llh February the Grand Jury and
q e. al
cles of accusation against Santa Anna. 1t is an
exceedingly prolr document, examining ind an
ayzng the conduct of tho ex President at great
length and with elaborate care. it concludes BY
declaring that there is full ground for proceeding
against him.
A Joint commission Of the two Houses was
appointed 20 examine and reply to the request OF
Santa Anna to be permitted to leave the Republic
and 10 be allowed 10 abdicate the Presidency.
The majority of the commission refuse both re-
quests IN direct and positive terms. separate
report was submitted by the minority, in which
they contend that not only was il inexpedent to
grant tile prayer of Santa Anna, but that they
had no constitutional right to examine the ques
lion.
THE Generals and Chiefs who accompanied
Santa Anna in his last struggle against the Gov
ornment have been ordered to Puebla, 10 be tri.
there
"The Courier FrGneais of the l2th March
states that General Reyes. ex.Mlnister Of War
under the administration Of the ex.President
Canalizo, had been found guilty Of signing the
order which, without the permission of Congress
conferred upon Santa Anna the command Of the
army. Reyes was condemned TO DO cashisred.
deprived of bis rank, dignites and salary, and
confined ten years in fortress 10 be chosen by
the Government he likewise declared in
capable hereafter of fulfilling any of the offices
heretofore exercised BY him."