Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-19
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by the arrival OF the Water Witch. pct In poe
Of psp~rs from the Capital the Cad ut. from
Vera Cruz, still later date. Though hssc qase
large batch Of public journals before pretty careful
inspection Of them adds but te knowledge Of sf-
fairs in Mexico The country tranquil under the
administration. at least We should conclude much
from the OF the press OF Santa Anna tho papers say
good deal but nothing definite. lie had not been tried
Mt the last absolute Judgment bad been
pronounced upon him. LIS defence had been sen,
before the Grand Jury and lie freely commented upon BY the
journals 1t is spoken OF rs insoen Tone and bold
and hardy in its defiance. On the ID March, Ssn'a Anna
addressed note to the minister OF aud marine, Don
Pedro Garcia Condo. In this missve he luses his eff
his private fortune and complains bitterly
the ntcrccpon and breaking open OF to his agents
The language OF his note Is extremely haughty-rath
that Of dictator than prisoner Commenting upon IT,
the Sslio NIX observes that Ia such striking
the humble OF his pfcvions letters tho
belief that Santa Anna expects to be restored to liberty an
power, by a revolution. The ultimate safety of the
fallen yrant than limited for the paper of
later date audng the letter in question: and TO its nso
lent remarks that 1t Santa Ana not perfectly
certain tina, neither the Government nor Supreme Court will
place his person the slightest danser he would the
disgusting and eowardy which occurred when cap
tured San Jacinto.
On the 2lth February the Grand Jury and both bianches
OF Congress Formal articles OF accusation against
Santa Its exceedingly Prolix document examin-
and the conduct ct the ExPresdent NJ great
length aud with elaborate ltconcudcs by declaring
that there is lu! ground for proceeding against him.
A joint Commission OF the two Houses was appointed
leave the Re; ub.lc and he allowed abdic
the Presidency The majority q; the Commission refuse
bo;h requests in drce, and positive terms. separate
port submitted by the minority, IN which they eonend
that only pedent grant prayer OF Santa
Ana. but that they had constitutional rg 60 examine
the question.
m his last struggle against the Government have been
dcTei Pgcbla, 10 b. tried there
The Courier Francois II the l2h March, states that
General Reyes eNminster OF under the aomnisira
the president Canaz'. had been found guilty OF
signing the order which, without, the permission at Con-
ere upon Santa Ana the command OF the
INV. Reyes condemned be cashierej, deprived Of
ms rauk dsnues and salary. and confined ten in
fortress u be chosen 10y the government lie was like
wise declared incapable hereafter Of fulfilling O the Of
hces heretofore exercised by him.
law for the liberty oi the is under discussion IN
the Chamber OF Deputies aud Is spoken OF avnrabiy by
many the Mexican ournals.
senior Gomez pedraza declared Minister Plenipoten
thar, Of the Republic France to settle with that king
dom treaty between the two cuuntries.
letter IRON Olaca dated the 18th March that
the afternoon Of the 9th inst frgha earthquake
peTenced that city, hch lasted but minutes, pro-
duced considerable inary aud destruction Not single
edlce public private, but uyehgo~n or damaged
BY violence shock Fortunately very few per.
Injured. The day, the shock again felt
bni slightly. The escape OF the city from absolute
destruction ascribed the short penVd which the
wilson lasted
The Texas question as may be supposed creates some
excitement IN Mexico At the last accounts the 1t
the at the resolutions through the Senate had been
received but their final passage through the House,
amended unknown. The press appeared disposed To-
think that the House would accept them. There OF
much Indignation expressed at the idea OF
alton, aud many harsh things said OF this government
The question ri making rampco port OF deposit i
discussed considerable length ana its advantages
hbi,ed several able articles. The subject will doubtless
be brought before the Mexican Congress.
The Washington Correspondent Of the New York Her.
aid makes the following interesting statement We hope
he will keep his eve the time longer -
Charleston Mercury.
With considerable difficulty, ony surmoun;cd by de-
termination to nav. it, have succeeded procuring
list OF the Senators who have drawn money the public
treasury for journeys which they supposed ri have
performed leir homes and back, between A. NJ
the morning OF the Ih March, when the Congress adjourn
ed, and the assembling oi the Senate IL the
day These constructive journeys, which Mr.. Vice Prcs
dent Dallas authorised 10 be paid Tor and decided should
be paid out Oi the pubic item IN his account
with public for which lac will be held strict
liability. pr,f'gate expenditure OF the public
ncy ha, been made tor long time The following Sc
received the against their
spcciyciy