Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-08-01
FOURTEEN DAYS LATER FROM MEXICO.

Through the Mobile Tribune we have dates from
Vera Cruz as late the 18th instant, received at
Pensacola by the steam-frigate PRINCETON, which
vessel it is said, brings dispatches of an important
character from squadron in the Pacific, and also
news that our Gulf squadron has by this time taken
possession of Alvarado
The.news from Mexico, SO far as reported. an
pears to be of little consequence except as showing
that President Paroles, who is to lead the army of
the Republic against the American forces, was still
tarrying in the city of Mexico thus indicating either
want of means to prosecute an active war, or an
apprehension that his continuance in power depend
ed upon his presence at the seat Of government.
CORRESPONDENTS THE HERALD AND TRIBUNE
HaNE SeuAnRoS,
or Vera Cruz, July IA, lS46.
An opportunity offering by the steamship Princeton to
Pensacola, avail myself of it to communicate what little
we have here
The naval force here present consists of the steamships
Mississippi and Princeton the gates Potomac and Rari.an
soop Falmouth, brig Somers and of the gunboas the
Refer from New York. The sloop John Adams left here
three four days since for ampco relieve the ST. Mary
which latter vessel presumed will Pensacola for
supplies.
as well at Tampco and the Rio Grande The Prince
ton, in attempting get from neighbonng river, had
the party fred by large body of Mexcans The fire was
returned by the watering party and also from
the ship shell from her, it is said fell right in the midst
of the Mexicans, and did its work of destruction
Estimates have been required from all the here from
each department. for six months supplies Whether or not
1t the intention of the "powes that be- keep down
here that long, allow occasionally repair to Pensacola
is than say. We have here that several
line battle ships being fitted for this station IF this
be true doubt it is the intention of Government to attack
the Castle am inclined to think that may have cause
to rue the day that the attempt is made. II is very strong
place, and will require hard blows overcome it, But trust
the Government contemplate nothing foolish II only
be captured at great sacrifice of human life well Of
ships and when captured f ever could only be held at
still greater sacrifice Of life by the ravages Of the ponnito
II is the impression of Commodore that the Mexcans
cannot hold out much longer They doing nothing to-
wards prosecuting the and Paroles dare leave the city
Of Mexico An nsurection expected there the 5th
instant and all the oops called and kept under arms
all night Congress still in session, but doing nothing
Il has passed Decree however, authorizing Paroles prose-
the war, but has furnished him no means of doing So
The fact is Congress devise the way TO raise the
I" ways and means" Time will soon show what is to be
ione
Inc gae haritan VIII follow the Princeton TO Pensacola
a few days She has about eight on the sick list with the
cuyy Several sick officers from the squadron 60 up in the
Princeton There is nothing Of interest communicate.
The PRosREss CHRIsrIAsITr, in China, seems to be
more probable than any time heretofore letter from
Mr. PoLHEMUs the only American missionary at Annoy
If the five free ports under date Of 18th February, says
con the 10Th of this month all invited to feast,
prepared by the five high mandans Of Annoy for the msona
ies Such Is unknown in the history Of missions
China and il is attention which has been shown
my Of the mercantile foreign residents The iend
Of feeling prevails here among the rulers well the
uled and message is listened with attention by all
classes With such beginning and such prospects, how
oud the call for missionaries to enter at upon this
INVITING field"
Rev. Dr. BRIDoMaS, of Canton in letter Of March 27th,
ays
"By the last overland arrival nine Italian priests came TO
China and these the first who have arrived this year.
Before long the whole country will need missionaries In my
Judgment il is much likely that all China will be open to
years hence than years ago that should
have five ports accessible and free federation for native
Christians throughout the Empire"
Gas to the act Of oeraon think you need have no con-
ern II is the opinion Of mosand they are doubtless cor
ccha the Chinese Government intends to give full tolera
ion TO Christianity, not to Sect but all who, doing
ve worship the Lord Jesus Christ An imperial decree
las just been promulgated restoring the Chinese Christians
il their ancient houses built in the reign Of Kangh with the
reception OF such have been temples into
weng houses for the people, AT present though
ot go INTO the country ourselves Christian converts and
gents can"