The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-22
From the New Orleans Picayune, Aug. 10.
NEWS FROM MEXICO.

Mexico has not yet declared war against the Uni
ted States, although she received, by the British
brig-ofwar Persian, full intelligence of the action Of
Texas upon the propositions made to her for annex
ation and some rumors of active military move
ments on the part Of the United States.
Not only had there been no declaration of war,
or even Of commercial non-interconrse, but we can
find not one word in our ample files to show that
any military operations have yet been resolved upon
by Mexico. The story that 10000 men were NOV
ing towards Texas, with a view to its reconquest,
must be purely rumor. But let us see what the gov
eminent has actually done.
The rather eloquent appeal to the patriotism of
the deputies for loan of 1000 had not been
acted upon by them, so far as we can learn by our
files, notwithstanding there is rumor in town that
the loan demanded had been granted. We do not
doubt that it may be-more especially as no one ap-
pears to entertain any idea that the money can be
obtained. Ell Siglo Diez .Nuere, which has usual
ly most ardenly sustained the administration,
in the present instance opposes the idea OF any
declaration of war. 1t holds that war has already
been virtually declared, from the moment that the
United States passed the measure of annexation;
that the subsequent action of Texas has nothing TO
do with the question as between Mexico and us;
that the two countries are now at war-an otien-
sve war on the part of the American Union, and
strictly defensive on the part of Mexico. 1t con-
tends that Mexico should observe her treaty stpu-
laions towards our merchants, those of hostile
nation; and that there is no occasion to proclaim
war, which can be done at any moment, or not at
all, being mere matter of FORM Many Mexicans
accede to this reasoning, and there are letters N
town which would induce the belief that there will
be no formal declaration of war; but that the most
strenuous exer,ions in the power of Mexico will
be employed to reconquer Texas. This, OF course,
would not in the least, retard or otherwise affect
the measures of resistance to an invasion OF Texas
which the United States is bound to take.
great number of Mexicans-somc of them 'avet-
Grams Of Independence" retired military men, Gen.
Almone, and even Canalizo the ex-Presdent, now
in confinement at Perote-are coming forward In
crowds to profer their services to the government,
to carry on the in SO just cause. Yet we can
not but believe that there is of Mexican gascon-
ade in all these proffers, than real desire to fight
The citizens Of the capital heard on the 26th ult
by way Of Vera Cruz, that 5000 infantry, 600 cav
airy, and some light pieces Of artillery from the
army Of the United States about TO rendezvous
on the west bank Of the Rio Bravo, together with
i 600 Texans. They knew not whether to credit
this news or not, but awaited, in all confidence, IN
tellgence that the Mexican army Of observation has
ogged this force, il il has really made
so audacious move. At all events, the editors de-
clare that the hour for the struggle has arrived
There rumors in Mexico on the 3lst ut. OF
change of ministry. Ell Sigio dissuades from CIV
ing any credence to them, thinking 1t very unlikely
that when the presidential election was TO take place
on the following day, and the term Of Office OF the
present administration was so near at hand, that II
SnOuIu Strlke OIL any new CouISo VI Pohcy' Is
Sigio attributes the to the attacks OF Senior
Boves upon the government.
II is impossible to form any definite opinion as to
the result of the election. Gomez Faras lie repre-
scented as the most popular candidate. Gen. Herre-
ra has the strength of the press on his side, and
Gen. Amonte is very anxious to be chosen, and has
to fight Texas. We need not speculate
on the matter.
MANY Of the troops under Arista had deserted
being half starved, we presume. TO stimulate the
inhabitants activity in arresting the runaways the
general offers S. head for every one brought IN.
Ell Siglo is much occupied with defence OF the
course pursued by the administration, IN Offering to
acknowledge the Independence OF Texas IN order
to prevent her annexation to the United States This
is evidently in the eyes Of The populace, the vuner-
able point in the policy of the government
Captain Trennis reports that when he left Vera
Cruz, there were no American vessels in port. On
his second day out, 1.-THE 7th inst, he saw an Amer-
can vessel of war bearing towards Vera Cruz but,
from the dstapce, he could not make her out There
were lying at SACRIFICES one English, one Spanish,
and one French vessel of war, when the Water
Witch sailed, and the American squadron was mo-
menary expected
Texas PAcKErs.-A regular line of packets is adj
vertised at New York, to commence running on tne
LIST of every month from the LIST proximo, consist
ing of the following vessels; ships Star ana hepuo-
lic briggs Empire, g. b. Lamar, and Mary,
Wonder if the conscientious scruples OF the anu
will prevent them from doing any
thing in that iinei-Picdyume
BIZ n. Green, .ducti0neer.