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

Letters were received yesterday from Pensacola,
giving intelligence from Vera Cruz to the 18th inst.
These accounts had been received in Pensacola, in
five days from Vera Cruz, by the steamer Princeton.
As this steamer (Which, it will be recollected,
brought us, the 3D. July the first accounts of the
adoption of our resolutions by the Congress Of Tex
as) will now ply regularly between Pensacola and
Vera Cruz, we may sometimes be able to hear, by
this route, from the latter port, in II or IL days.
correspondent from Pensacola writes, on the
Goth instant:
"You are fully aware, sir, Of the difficulty of ar
irving at just conclusions in regard to Mexican af-
fairs or of collecting facts upon which to form
judgment. With difidence, therefore, l offer
what conceive well-founded information, reserving
for verbal communication the thousand rumors al
ways in circulation in Vera Cruz.
mexican politics were perhaps never in such a
state of chaos at this time. Party lines appear
to be almost oberated and, in the words of lead
ing paper of the capital, ii would be difficult even
for men of the purest character and highest ntelli-
gence to answer caegorically and clearly the simple
question, TO what party do you belong' The
present government is the most feeble which has
ever ruled the country, and commands neither re-
spect nor confidence ltappears that the former cab
met became very unpopular, when the failure OF
their negotiations with Texas became known; but
agreed to retain their Offices until the result of the
presidential election was ascertained. If Herrera
were elected, they were to resign at once. If not
they were to wait and go out with him. Upon
their resignation, it found difficult to fill their
places with men of ability or standing. The fol-
lowing men were finally chosen, and compose the
present cabinet
manuel Peha Pe6a, Minister of Foreign AZ
fairs, is lawyer of eminence, but Of no experience
in diplomacy. 2a
"Pedro Anaya, Minister of War, an old soldier,
Of no particularly marked character.
Fernandez del Castillo, Minister Of the Treasu-
ry, the same gentleman who was in our country
a few years since as member of the mixed COM
mission for adjusting claims on Mexico.
"The Minister Of Justice is SefYor Comic, of
whom only learn that he is lawyer.
This cabinet, as a whole, is locked upon as a
very weak one, and has not given satisfaction to the
people. The weakness of'the government excites
surprise, when it is remembered that II has just re.
ceiyed the sanction of a popular election but am
informed that the failure of the 1exian negotia-
lions, (Which, strange to say, all Mexico expected
would have been successfully was not known in time
to affect that election. Other facilitated Herre-
ra's success-principay the apathy Of the great
mass Of the people the subject; the want of par
ty organization on the part Of his opponents; his
executive patronage the fact Of his having aided in
ion Of his political honesty. He appears to be iden
tilted with particular party, nor is he considered
giving any distinctive character TO his admins.
tration. The press, on all sides, is crying out
against the irresolutiOn and want Of energy Of his
government.
"There appears not the least reason to apprehend
a declaration of war at present. A proposition to
that effect was sent to Congress by the Executive
about the time with the loan-bill; but il has not
been acted upon, nor is 1t expected TO be taken up
This is probably what government desired, as all
thinking men were convinced of the folly of decla-
ring war in the mserably unprepared state Of the
country. There is no doubt the government did
hope to collect force rapidly, r1arch suddenly
upon Texas, and foresta or surprise our troops
or course they have failed in this but their inten-
ton still is to begin hostilites in that quarter with
out any further declaration In this desire the ma
ton is certainly unanimous, is there shown by
government, press, or people, the least disposition
to negotiate with the United States.
General Paroles was at San Luis Potos two
hundred and sixty miles from Mexico, and more
than four hundred from Matamoras at the last ac-
counts, which are up TO the LIST September. He has
5000 or 1000 men miserably clad and armed. A
serious mutiny took place on 9th August, in one of
the divisions of his army at Parasco three leagues
from San Luis. The soldiers, joined by most ofthc
officers, refused to march further until their wants
were supplied. The commanding general, Gaona
with twenty officers was forced to give up the COM
mand, and return to the capital, where he now de-
mands thorough investigation. Therevolted Off
entable picture Of the state Of the army, and the
grievances which led TO the disturbance. They
represent their meil as without shoes, some without
a single shirt, and only the clothes they have on
their backs; others destitute of clothing as not to
be decent many without even blanket or cloak to
lie down upon, with no knapsacks or canteens, nor
any means of transportation for the sick and lame
There is no reason TO suppose that the other divis
ions are better supplied. ~ VI
"Paredes himself is the object OF the greatest in
terest Just now. Many rumors have been, and are
in circulation, as TO his movements and Intentions
II has been said that he and his troops have refused
to march upon Texas until they were paid by gov
ernment; that he intended marching TO Mexico, and
establishing a military triumvirate, to consist of
himself, Tornel, and Valencia; and that he had or
would refuse TO serve under Bustamente ae comman-
der-in-chief The city Of Mexico was for some
time in daily expectation Of revolution; but Pare
des wrote the Minister of War, from San Luis, on
the 26th August, that he and his troops had most
implicit confidence in the government, and were
ever ready to obey its orders His good faith is
very much doubled but the fears Of the people had
somewhat subsidized at the last accounts Some APP
prehensions were yet felt that disturbance might
take place before the 10Th inst-the day fixed for
the Inauguration Of the President elect There is
much agitation in the army, also, from suspicion
that the present government is sending them to the
frontiers to get rid Of them; and that the levy of
militia is for the purpose Of dispensing with the
Standing army. 10 such an extent did this feeling
spread, that government came out with circular
denying the imputations. On the whole, il may
confidently be asserted that the troops Of Paredes
will never move towards Texas until their wants
are sppeased, If even then. In fact il seems
impossible they should do So There are
no magazines prepared for them between San Luis
and the frontiers, and no stores Of any kind have
gone 10 Matamoras by sea. It was Intended to
send a steamer, with camp equipage and provisions,
to Aris,a; but want Of money prevented. This
general is said TO be OF Maiamoras, with 1000 men
in miserable plight. He barely raises money to
pay himself and officers, and his men support them
selves as they can, by working at trades
"Bustamenie is talked Of es commander-in-chief
Of all the army destined for Texas; but the report
of his being actually appointed wants confirmation.
He is now a member of the Senate.
"The two bodies Of troops under Psredes and
Ars,a are the only armies preparing for Tcxas-or,
indeed, in existence--except the 5000 or 1000
which always compose the garrison Of the capital,
and small parties scattered over all the republic.