The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-15
FOR EIGN.
From the New Orleans Picayune May 7
)NE DAY LATER FROM MEXICO.

From the New Orleans Picsyune, May 7.
ONE DAY LATER FROM MEXICO.
The schooner Creole arrived at this port ycstor-
day from Vera Cruz, whence she cleared on the god
ult.-one day after the Yucaicco, which arrived on
the 18th ult. The Creole brings US files from Vera
Cruz to her day of clearing, and from the capital to
the 18th. Owing to a norhcr's coming up, the
Creole could not sail ill the oath, but held
munication with the shore after the Odd, az we
assured.
We have again to say that Mexico has not yet
declared war against the United States although ru
mora were rife IN town yesterday that she had done
30. The subject was very general topic of con-
vcrsauon yesterday; but one, we presume, seri-
ousiy believed IN the rumor. At any rate, it was
treated with derision. Verbal communications from
some OF the passengers by the Creole represent that
the general feeling at Vera Cruz lie in favor of war;
and that the prevailing impression there is that the
government will declare il so as it finds itself
in situation to do SO with effect. Nous verrons.
The four American vessels of war were still living
at Sacri6cios Should Captain Slocktons SQUAD
ron Join them, is anticipated, the fleet will con-
sist Of eight vessels of war; mounting, in all, l54
guns.
BY this arrival we hear not word more of Mr.
Shannon, the American minister.
The most interesting intelligence which we find
relates TO the fate OF Santa Anna and those involved
in his overthrow. A proposition has been intro
Canalizo, and the four ex-ministsrs who took part
in issuing the decree of the 18th of November, clo
sing the sessions of Congress, may avoid trial
upon the condition of cxpatriating themselves for
the term of ten years. At the same time another
proposition submitted, to the effect that an alb
soute amnesty should be granted to all those gen
erals and other officers comprehended in the crcu-
lar of the 9Th of January, deprving them of their
commands, &C., even though they had bean already
sentenced
We do not find that the chambers have acted
upon these propositions; but that they are very
likely to receive their appreciation, entertain no
doubt The revolution having been perfectly
consummated throughout the entire country, and
the present administration being secure in their
places, it would be an act of dignity we'll Glenn
ency to extend pardon to those who adhered to
the last to the fortunes of Santa Anna. The ser
regained to the republic. And further to tranquil
ize the public mind-neither outragng the feelings
Of the yet numerous friends and partisans of Santa
Anna, and at the same time appeasng the demands
for justice against hint would appear to be
highly polite course to allow him to leave the
country with these most intimately associated with
his tyranncal acts 1t is significant fact. that the
liberal PRESS which has been hitherto clamorous for
vengeance, indulge in no comments upon the intro
ducton of the above propositions. Had they been
offered before the news of the success of the annex
alton of Texas, there would have been loud and
policy Of the Mexican government, in view of her
difference with the United States, thus to heal all in
terEa wounds, and concentrate the feelings of all
classes and parties upon resistance to annexation.
Congress is diligently occupied, through its COM
mittees, with the reform Of the organic bases. On
the 18th ultimo, the committee charged with the
subject of the interior administration Of the depart
ments, made their report. Not word is reported
of the discussions upon the relations between this
country and Mexico. There are carried on in 80
cret session.
The nature of the dispatches last carried by the
Eurydice from Galveston to Vep Cruz, for Mr..
Bankhead, had not ranspired; nevertheless, it was
generally rumorcd and believed in Mexico, that
they contained offer from the government of Tex
as to reject annexation if Mexico would consent to
acknowledge the independence of Texas. The ed
itor of Ell Sigio XIX seems Indifferent to the rumor
insisting that Mexico must defend all her rights by
the most strenuous measures in her power. As to
the rumor itself, being the same which received
here direct from Galveston, we must think that
"where there is SO much smoke there must be some
fire."
On the 18th instant, Senior Boves, in the Cham
Der of Deputies read protest against the memorial
or report of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He
attacked it in every shape, and accompanied his pro-
test with violent speech, abusive not only Of So
nor Cuevas, but of the whole cabinet. When the
motion founded upon the protest was put TO vote
Senior Boves found himself entirely alone, every
other member voting aguinst him. This shows that
the administration has the most perfect confidence
of the House.
We hear more of the earthquakes, but the pa
pcrs contain rather unsatisfactory specuations
upon the immediate causes, and invite communica-
tons from the distant departments to the precise
moments when the phenomena occurred, their dura-
ton, &C., &c.
We find in our papers a letter dated in Paris, ad-
dressed to the Mexican Congress from cx-Prcsident
Bustamente, congrntulating them upon the over
government Of laws. He expresses regret that he
could not have shared in the glory Of achieving the
triumph.
Papers from Zacatecas announce the explosion of
powder mill situated on the road from that city TO
Guadaloupe. The proprietor, superintendent,
and several workmen, were instantaneously killed,
and a number of others severely wounded.