The Arkansas banner., 1845-03-05

news we have from Mexico. The fate O. the ty rant Santa Anna is yet in doubt He Prays for par don! Never did a guilty wretch deserve it less, judging him by that mercy which he has shown to others, under similar circumstances. He can never utter the admirable sentiment of the Poet
 'That mercy to others show.
 That mercy sho}5 to me.
 By the schr. Creole, which arrived this morning from Vera Cruz, we have received newspapers of the city of Mexico up to the I5h January, and Vera Cruz up to the 30th.
 Santa Anna was still in prison and was soon to be tried fer his crimes as president or as commander ol the army. He is said 10 De much cast down in his present condi- ton.
 The Courier Francais of Mexico of the 10th says-The ringing of bells and the i firing of cannon on Tuesday last, announced l the re-establishment of peace and cessation of the state of siege.
 The news of the flight of Santa Ana exci- ted some fears and produced a little agitation among the people.
 An infamous act of treachery on the part of Sanla Anna (says the same journal4 caps the climax of his pfovefbial cowardice, and would disgrace him forever, if he were not i already so disgraced. Whilst he vas send ing his officers to Mexico to pray for his pardon, and while the government had the imprudent generosity to respect the liberty l of a preyaricating minister, he, Santa Anna, in contempt of every sentiment of honor, sur psised the advanced guard of Gen. Bravo, commanded by Gen. Pena, and split more blood One would despair of all justice in 1 the world, should such d crime fail 10 receive due punishment
 Mr. Atocha, who formerly resided in New Orleans, and who was said 10 have been put 10 death, was still il prison at San Andres C5alehicclala, awaiting his trial.
 
 ARRIVAL OF TIE PRESIDENT ELECT AT
 WASHINGTON CITY.
 We have heretofore noticed the progress of the President elect, on his way to Washington, as fae $ Wheeling, Va. Tine following well written article. which We clip Gom the KEYSTONE, will afford ouf readers spirited and futH account Of his reception al Washington
 Ne give below fuil account, taken from the correspondence of the Baltimore San and the 4ladisonia0, of he reception of the Pre- sideHt at Washington:
 The Telegraph having communicated the information that Col. POLK had arrived al the Relay House, and would proceed t6 Wash ington, that f-yt was promulgated to the pub lie generally, as in tones of thunder, by the artillery on Capitol IliIl. With precision only equalIea ia ISL, when the first alarm gun from Federal IiiiI. Baltimore. announced the approach Of the British, inc spiri.-stiSing drums of the respective Democratic Azsaeia- tioas responded, and the members hasteaed to form themselves iata procession. YHoa- sands of citizens. without dls tinctioa Of ea#ge. hastened to the depot, aad feelings of general joy prevailed in every direction. atsE9e8 o'clock. tue procession. consisting of al the Democratic AsseeiaIIoHsof of the District, With music and beautiful banners, lighted WiIl fambeaus, moved along the IennsvIYa6ia avenue, under direction of Lund iB asi4iaaIop. lr., Esq, chief marshal, and halted. in open order near the Depot. The shrll whistle oi the cars Was now heard, and the interest. already deep, rapidly iucrcased-the train of cars move slowly along whilst peaa of aril- ] iery again reyerberata throughout the lenuth and breadth of the metropolis. and the north side of Capitol iliil was brilliantly 1t up with i fireworks of yafiegaied colors
 On reaching the Depot, the air rcsoqaded with enthusiastic cheers, and the desire be- came intense, 10 obtain q view Of the Presi dent elect, and lis excellent lady. Mrs Polk ] left the car first, in company with Col. ". 0. Butler, oi Kentucky, and large number of other friends. The Committee of Reception then entered, and escorted Col POLK to the "Ladies' Room,o inthe Depot, where Daniel Radcliffe, Esq., ef Alexandria, Chairman of l the Committee, addressed him on the bart of l the Associations, in handsome and eloanent manner. In the course of his remarks. 4Tr k. observed, that he was happy 10 be the in- strument and organ of the Democratic Asso- cations, and of the People, to welcome 10 the city, the President elect of the United States thrice happy in welcoming the champion of. l the Democratic party, elevated to the highest station in the world. The voice of the De- moeracy of the District of Columbia, thorob not heard through the ballot-boxes, had. EeH humbly trusted, been audibly heard thr00gb i ont the Republic; and particularly in the Jealous, untiring efforts which characterized those who were more layorably situated with regard to suffrage, they had contributed. 10 1 the utmost oi theif power, Tn the elevation of Chief Magistrate entertaining the doctrines which they fondly cherished; and proud n- deed were they in achieving so glorious a victory and so noble a triumph. The People of the District, though now hailing him as their President at the same time recognized Tn him all old acquaintance, as one who had long resided in their midst. Therefore. with t out embarrassment, they felt they could ap- proach hlnas friend. In him were centred [ the hIgli hopes ol the country, as the dcpos- itory of is best interests; and he earnasfl. hoped that nothing would interpose to prevent peaceful and successful career, that would result to the welfare and happiness of the Union.
 Mr Radcliffe, having concluded his address. the PRESIDENT. in substance, replied: that ile Was pleased 10 recognise in Mr. Radcliffe tAo ftrurf s,f tl4a IAaf,4e.- tt.