Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1845-02-14

From the Missouri Republican, Jan. "A.
Later frvns .Merjeo-SnneS .6nso On he ssnrch
70 tie CapteoI-Prepos5ej0ns GrOss The .dct.
ing Governor for a Farley Refssed-4'0r-
edss IN his rear.
We are under many obligations TO the off'-
GERS of the ]. NJ. White for papers sent to Us
in advance Of her arrival, from the mouth OF
the Ohio. These papers are Of the 18th, aad
furnish Mexican and Texas news Of great IN.
terest.
The following article is from the Picayune
of the 18th:
Santa Anna-Mexico.-A ponderlng
carefully over the papers received in this city
on Monday from Mexico, additional gleanings
from which will he found in another column,
it must be confessed that it is as difficult TO
form positive opinion upon the result OF the
war now waged there. as it was when we had
but glanced at some scattering files. When
one regards the enormous numerical supe-
riority of the party supporting the acting
government over the forces of Santa An
ma when he considers how simultaneously,
and unanimously, and apparently without pre-
concert, the Departments have declared a.
gainst him !; it would appear impossible that
the tyrans should maintain his position for
day. He has no point upon which to fall
back in case Of defeat; he controls not foot
of territory save that occupied by his armed
forces and what is of far more consequence.
the sinews Of war. all thu revenues OF the
country, are at the disposition of his foes
From the Pacific coast Of Mexico, Gen. Par
edes commands all the revenues which may
accrue from the customs. On the Gulf, Vera
Cruz, Tampico and Matamoras are subser-
Went to the administration Of Gen. Herrera,
and from these sources Of supply Santa Anna
can derive no support. 1t may be recollecte1
that in one Of the former civil commissions Of
Mexico, this single advantage of controlling
the revenues Of the nation was one great cause
which gave Santa Anna his ascendency over
Bustamente, whose army, in abandoning him,
were in great measure Influenced by his in
ability TO pay them.
Viewed in these various aspects, the posi-
ton of the arrogant dictator, who for years
has lorded it over this beautiful land with the
wilfulness of an eastern satrap, would seem
utterly desperate. But he puts the boldest
front upon the matter; he even boards his en-
emies, and makes them tremtle 10 their shoes
at the mere rumor Of his approach. We can.
not know what is his present numerical force,
but it is manifest that the tyrans is not start.
led at the dissertation of Corazar, who has la
ken with him command of over three thou
sand men. He has marched down upon the
capital, and the acting President of the Re-
public, and the Commander-n-chief Of the
forces under Congress. hold parley with him.
They entreat him 10 spare the ettuslon oil
blood. and guaraniying his personal safety,
conjure him to yield himself to the judgement
of Congress upon his acts. He replies dis
(,sr c~tJ III hall
surrender to him his proper authority, and he
backs his demand by pointing to the army
which supports him. In the meantime, Her
era and Bravo are preparing for pro'racted
and vigorous seiee of the city; they are
supper; they are calling upon the nation, up
the Gath of December, 10 unite TO resist the
advance OF Santa Anna. But this may be
but from patriotic and commendable desire
to prevent unnecessary slaughter, while San
Ia Annals holder course may have been dicta-
TED by a sense Of the desperate extremity in
which he is placed. This is the view taken
Of it by the most intelligent of The editors Of
the capital, who write of his audacity %
springing from an excess Of frenzy amounting
almost to insanity. It will be borne in mind,
too. that Paroles is advancing from Jalisco,
at the head of a strong force. 1t may be that
the generals shut up in Mexico await bu, his
arrival to begin the offensive. If they are
true to each other and the government, and
their troops stand by them, we see not how
Santa Anna can save himself from destruction
upon the first effort which may be made 10 o.
verwhelm him. But if they stand still and
give him an opportunity TO tamper with the
so!diery, and with some leading officers who
have shown themselves more solicitous Of
personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT than the welfare of
their country, it will 60 hard if he do net yet
retrive the fortunes Of the day. Still, his
prospects appear desperate Indeed. In no
other country than Mexico could f.e hold GU.
for an hour; nor should we be Surprised to
hear, by the next arrival, that he had been ig.
shot in the streets of the capitol.
We doubt if he possesses the uagnanim'y to
yield to his fate, so far as 10 avoid the efusion
Of blood by abrogating voluntarily his assum.
ed powers and we feel assured that should
he triumph, his victory will be most sanguin-
arv and disastrous in it's results. We hope
for better things, and feel confident, even
shoold he regain possession of the city, that
he cannot hold his power long. The inhabi-
tants of Mexico cannot and will not live un-
der such grievious misrule.
1t is quite certain that down to the 28,h Of
December no action had taken place; that the
leaders Of the Government were using every
effort TO prevent final recourse to a conflict
Of arms; and that Santa Anna maintained as
bold from. as if b Conas ised Of
large and we'll appoisS army. In the city
Of Vera Cruz, from wnich we have the most
copious intelligence, the option is unanimous
that the downfall Of Santa Anna is beyond
question but by the citizens Of that town it
would seem that he was hated more cordially
han in any other part Of the country.
Gen. Bravo entered the capitol on the 22d.
Gle was APPOINTED Command .ln. { chief If the