The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-07-03
AND IMPORTANT FROM MEX
ICO.

Orleans Picayune of the 26th ult, from
which we extract the following important in
telligence. That paper says:
We proceed to lay before our readers at
once the following letter, which IS the latest
we have received, which gives a more decl-
ded opinion in regard to the intentions of the
Mexican Government touching Annexation
than any we have before had from the same
source. The writer considers war as GER
tain in the event of Annexation-a contin-
gency that has in all probability taken place
before this time. Our anticipation of a de-
clagation Of war upon the part of Mexico had
begun to abate before the receipt OF this let
fer. We are not altogether persuaded yet
that such a step will be taken, though we
have repeatedly explained why, in the pre-
sent condition of Mexican politics, such a
course nigh, be pursued, without any dein-
lie views being entertained by the Mexican
Cabinet of its ends or the objects TO be ac-
complished by it. Perhaps the British Gov
ernmeft could give as good a solution of the
design of such a war as President Herrera or
any Of his ministers. Here is the letter.
VERA CRUzE, JUNE IL, I845.
An attempt at another revolutio ion was made al
the city of Mexico on the 9th inst, which AT one
time had a most serious appearance, A regi-
ment broke through the guard stationed at the
Government Palace and took the President and
Secretary of Foreign Relations prisoners; but
The revolutionists were immediately afterwards
put down BY the citizens and soldiers, and the a.
bove distinguished personages set at liberty. In
this affair a colonel, a captain. aud about thirty
prlvates belonging to the malcontents were
killed, when quiet was once more restored. Ma
ny men ia high-sta,ion at Mexico are suspected
OF having a hand in causing this new outbreak,
and il is said that ex-Secretary Tornel has been
arrested aud imprisoned.
With respect to politics. Texas is the allah
sorblHg topic of the day, and all eyes are turned
in the direction of that country in anxious sex-
pectation OF the final solution of the pending
question:. The Government and people gener-
ally are pretty well satisfied that nothing can
now prevent annexation. The former sees thu
moment arrive with regret hen it must declare
war or fall, and the latter wait with anxiety tn
arrival of the time for the Government TO take q
step which, but Tor them, wouldhave been talk en-
long since, without even rejecting on the con.
sequences-the declaration of hostilities against
the United States. As one of your celebrated
editors says, nous verrons. In the meanwhile.
the Government is noiseiessly marching troops
from Mexico into the interior; and although
their destination is said to be California, still the
knowledge ct the fact that in that department
the Government has no need, or immediate need
of more soldies than are there now, would lead
one TO suppose that the real destination OF those
at present on the march northward ia the front
Ter OF Texas, or that vicinity.
1t would be folly, perfect madness. for 6 coUn-
try like this, distracted and without means, ia
60 10 war with the United States, and fas a terri
tory that does not belong to them, but | still
think the measure will be resorted to. In my
mind the matter does not admit of a doubt-it
Texas is annexed, Mexico will declare war
Foreign merchants are purchasing up all the
cochineal that can be bought, aud remitting il
to Europe BY every opportunity.
Yours, &c. &c.
The following additional particular of the
revolution IN Mexico, furnished US by a cor
Ereepondsnl. may not prove uninte+est;ag-
1t seems that s'a part Of The corps of grena-
dies, headed by Gen, Renglon, raised the
cry Of Federation, obtained possession ofthe
palace, and made prisoners the President
and three of his ministers. The remainder
of the troops, however, proved faithful, and
a skirmish succeeded in putting down the
insurgents and re-establishing ordeln
The Mexican Congress adjourned on the
Both of May; but an extra session was call.
ed for the 18th of June, principally, it is al
legged, 10 regulate tbs tariff and remodel the
election laws. The cotton growers will make
a desperate effort TO have the foreign article
excluded.
Santa Anna, whose arrival in Havana we
noticed some days ago, sailed from Vera
Cruz on the I'd ult., in the British sieamel
Midway. He was not brought into the city
of Vera Cruz, but was embarked some miles
TO the north. The troops stationed at Vera
Cruz were distributed in small bodies to pre.
vent any rising.
Santa Anna left a farewell address to his
countrymen, in which he throws himself up.
on their judgment in their cooler moments
He declares that he always loved them and
had been devoted TO their interests. He
boasts, in good set phrase, that his admins.
%tration had always been mild & Woodless!-
The country appears 10 breathe freer and
deeper since his absence.
A proclamation has been issued for hold
ing an election for President on the LIST OIL
August. The candidates are Gomez Farias
(the same who was for many months an exile
IN this city, Gen. Almonte, and Gen. Here.
ra, the present incumbent. Ofthese the first
u. Farias, is deemed the most prominent
1t isditlcult 10 arrive at the political views of
Mexican candidates for Office; but Farias is
in favor of the Federal form of Government,
which appears to be gaining supporters rap
idly.
A force Of 1000 picked men, remarks one
of our correspondents, is A 10 be ON his
way to California, under Gen. ~Inies,ra. A
Mexican editor remarks: "God grant thew
may save that prcio1s territory from the claw.
of the foreigner" The peculiar emphasis
which our correspondent places upon the
word "said" show that he doubts whether the
destination of these troops is really Califor-