The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-29

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The levy Of .dssnsores. or militia, has entirely fall
ed and the governors of many Of the provinces
have represented the law as family 10 several parc-
uars--such as the enlistment being voluntary, and
the exclusion of day-Iaborers. Il Is thought Con-
gress will alter the law in these points, and thus ia
cllitate the levy; but much is expected from IT,
"'rhe castle Of San Juan de Ulloa has now about
l20 guns mounted and the garrison numbers GOO
men. These, with CD workmen, are employed still
in mounting arti lery. II is said that there are
are ordered into its vicinityone to Santa Fe three
leagues distant; the other to Pasa de OVENS, nine
leagues distant. General Landel is ordered TO take
command Of the CASTLE which is well supplied with
military stores, but no provisions for aiege.
"Their naval force is precisely in the same place.
under the walls of the castle, where they were
nor have they started an anchor in many months
II consists of two steamers, three briggs two schoon
ers, and five gun-boats. The steamers have coal on
board, and all the vessels considered in commits
sion, though not half Differed or manned. Govern
ment has been intending, for some time, 10 send
steamer and some gun-boas to Tobasco, but want
of money prevented. Il was understood there
was a positive order to send all the squad
ron up the Alvarado river; but money would
be required to despatch them even thus far so Il is
most likely they will remain where they are.
"The bill for the fifteen million loan passed both
houses, with several provisos, which have since
been removed The government were originally
limited to six per cent. interest," and not allowed
borrow in less sums than million of dollars They
are now authorized to make the best bargain they
can, first submitting the terms to cabinet council
Much secrecy is observed in the city of Mexico as
to this matter; but, so far the public is informed
not cent has yet been raised, is il thought the
loan wall be negotiated Everywhere, government
officers are unpaid, and government credit prostrate
Only one-tenth part of the customs remains UNI
mortgaged; and this, in the present state of COM
merce, is a mere nothing. Something was hoped,
at one time, from the church; but she has not yet
come forward. That important body in the Mex
lean State certainly looks with much alarm at the
advance of the Anglo-Saxon race, aRd its accompa-
nying protestantsm; but the danger is not sufficient
ly imminent to induce voluntary aid, is the ex-
isting government strong enough or energetic
enough to force their assistance. From English
capitalists, should think little was to be expected
as Mexico is already much in arrears to them So
pressing are now the wants of government, that
they have recommended the formation Of societies
in all the provinces, for raising voluntary contribu-
tons.
ut is said that Mr.. Bankhead is attempting to
prevent Mexico from going to war. i',i
THE French minister has, for the last few
months, been too busy with his own affairs, to med
die with those Of the United States. The auriliar
Ia civil oficer,) and the officer Of the army who Of
Tended him, have been tried by the proper judicial
process and acquitted but this does not satisfy the
minister, who roundly accuses the government of
bad faith. Before the sailing Of the September
mail steamer, they had given him reason to suppose
in the country, and wrote to that effect to France
Since then, he pretends their tune is changed. He
has now demanded and received his passports, Civ
en- up his house in Mexico, and will leave in the
steamer of LIST October for Havana. Judging from
the press Of Mexico, all has been done in the mat
ter which could have been reasonably expected un-
der constitutional government.
"The provinces appear to be generally quiet, and
disposed to submit peaceably to the administration
of General Herrera. California is somewhat agi-
tated, but by local questions only. Tobasco is still
in revolt, and the insurgents are now in the ascend
ant. They have acted under the plea Of federalism
but the organ of that party in Mexico disayows
government to restore order there. The governors
Of provinces bordering on Texas call for aid in re-
ssting the incursions Of Indians; and the press in
that quarter is urging the reinforcement Of General
Arista.
"No defences are in preparation at Tampico,
where there are only about 20 men in a small work
mounting one or two guns. %fs
"No preparations are making at Vera Cruz to fit
out privateers; but letter from New Orleans, from
respectable source, states that offers of letters-of
marque have been made 10 friends Of the writer,
both in that city and the Havana, TO be used in
of war. m
"On the morning Of the 18th, report arrived at
We're Cruz, by way Of Mexico, that our troops
were advancing on Matamoras, to the number Of
5000 regulars and l 800 Texans They were said
to be accompanied by Is pieces Of artillery, and
preceded by 700 Indians, who were not, however,
considered as in league with the United States.
This story caused considerable excitement, both in
Mexico and Vera Cruz. The artillery arm is, am
told, particularly dreaded by the Mexican SOL
diery."
Along with the above letter, came late newspapers
from Mexico. We are unable to publish this even
ing the abstract Of them with which we have been
favored. They are in harmony with the letter.
They breathe war against the United States. The
translator says "It is evident, from the contents
of these papers, that the Mexicans are preparing
for war, after their own fashion, but with steady
determination whicham justifes all the prepare
tions which have been made by our government
They speak of the contest inevitable, and as one
which threatens their national existence, &c. The
government wns calling the regular troops from all
the departments &C., &c. Certainly, we do not
now anticipate war. "There was much war, (sad
Aaron Burr, before the court in Richmond, but il
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