Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-09-12

camp at ST. Josephs TO hunt, and was no more
heard of-supposed to have been bitten by a
snake or to have lost his way in cane brake;
and he is said to have been very ttusty man.
tent was struck by lightning at Corpus
Christi. and valuable servant belongin to
Lieut.. Bragg was killed, and some other per-
sons were stunned.
The regulars and volunteers enjoyed per-
feet health and the finest spirits. Gen Tay-
Tor intends to throw forward detachments of
the dragons towards the Rio Grdnde, so that
no enemy can approach him without his be-
ing previously apprised of their intentions.
The cannon that went out with Major Gal
ly, are of great utility in giving strength to
the position of the army. They are two
twelves and six skies. The defences set the
Mexicans at defiance.
From the Ns,O Orleans Bee Of September 2.
MEXICO.
The schooner Juaquina. Capt. Gomez, ar
rived yesterday morning from Tampico bring
| ing dates from the city of Mexico to the l2tiI
uIt. Capt. G. reports that it was generally
believed at Tampico that Gen. Herrera-the
present Executive-had been elected Presi-
dent. 1t was moreover currently rnmored,
that there were 1900 Mexican troops on their
that these with the 1000 already under the
command of that General, would constitute
an effective force of $500 men, with which
he contemplated descent upon Galveston by
the northern ronte, while Gen. Arista was to
attack Gen. Taylor at Corpus Christi. We
give this statement as we received it. having
strong doubts of it's being any thing mere
than the usual vain glorious buster of the
Mexicans.
By some accident we received no papers
by this arrival, and therefore transcrbe the
subjoined intelligence from last evenings
Courier -
We find in the Diario del Gobierno Of the
18th, that the Cabinet was dissolved and the
ministers dismissed, except Jose Maria Ortez
Monasterio, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Of
government and police.
The dissolution of the cabinet was announ-
ced on the 18th to the Congress, by message
from the President ad interim, as folloWs:-
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, &c.
Conference.-The Excellency. the President
ad interim requests me to COMMITMENTS TO you,
that Notwithstanding the talents. the patriot
ism and integrity Of those who, in the present
difficulties, have the honor to administer the
depdrtments-viz: Louis G. Cuevas, Maria
no Rva Palacio, Luis de la Rosa and Pedro
Garcia Condo, he has, with regret, fourd him
self compelled to accept their resignatlon.-
Until new ministry can be formed, it is prop
er that provisional ministry be formed in or
der that the public affairs may not suffer. His
Excelency therefore confers the Offices Of mi
mister Of Justice and war upon Jose Maria
Duran and Juan Luis de Leon, and upon me,
besides that now administer the Office Of
finance.
JOSE MARIA o. MONASTERlO.
August lllh.
In the same paper Of the 18th there is a
| communication from the same minister thank .
ing those who had resigned for the ability
with which they had discharged their duties.
The new ministry was not formed at the
last dates, nor will it be done before the inau-
guration of the new President, and who that
would be was not yet known.
| In the Diario Of the 18th are two proclama-
tons of Gen. Arista one addressed to the
people of the departments Of Coahuila, Nue.
70 Econ, and Tamaulipas, calling them to
arms; the other, to tina troops under his COM
mand TO excite their martial ardor. The last
is so curious that we shall publish it entire:
"Comrades! The Supreme Government
has sent to me by express the news that the
United States, in pursuance of their ambi
tious views, having taken possession Of the
Department of Texas, he had demanded a
declaration Of war from the Congress ag inst
| that unjust nation.
"The time is come to fight. We must
prepare with the ardor inspired by duty and
patriotism, when an attack is made upon the
soil, the honor and pride Of the nation.
| 81 am sure, comrades, that those presump-
tuous Americans will be greatly disappointed
when they find that our soldiers are not so
contemplate as they thought, and that they
cannot conquer them.
81 address you under the influence Of a
lively enthusiasm. All fanciful doubt is van
: ished; the question is decided; and we are
about to commence the most righteous war
that wa ever waged. Laurels await US! TO
arms! 1t is the only means Of avenging our
Honor, insulted by nation that boasts of its
liberalitv and civilization.
"Arms are the only arguments to use a.
gainst bandit,i and men without good faith
Let US hope for that justice which is invoked
by all society and the decision of the civil
led world.
= "Our lot will be envied by the rest of the
army-we are nearest the theatre of war-Wt
are the first to avenge the outrages Of our coun
try, and to ravish from the usurpers thu objec
of their rapine.
Large DOoles OIL troops are on lheII udlci
!, they will soon be here to share our danger
;: and repulse the enemy.
d THE veterans Of the north have given proof
Of their vaor and constancy-they are aceus
u toned to conquer this prosumptuous race.
K know your worth, and how dearly you love
1t serve your country. 1t is for this that | ar
IS pleased to command you and to lead you t
the combat, in which your comrade and bes
A. friend will be proud to follow your example.
r. MARIANA ARISTA."
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d From The Picayune.
u We have not word by this arrival, as t
the action Of Congress upon the proposition
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