The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-07
Affairs ln MexlcO.


Affairs I'm Mexico.
From the New Orleans Bulletin, July 2o1
The Information obtained by Capt Levy. At Tabssco
that Mexican schooner had srrived thsse from Avara
DO and had the mouth Of the rvsr the United
and that warn correspondence" has taken place be-
tween cCmmosore Connor and Spanish Command an,
under the fucstan flag having been admitted into the
port OF Vera Cruz by the bockadIng squadron while
palpabiy absurd The blocksders at the mouth Of the
Aivarsde would not permit Mexican vessel to pass out
unmoested nor would the squadron Vera Cruz show
Partially for the Yucsan flag The only advantage
gained by Yucatan in being recognized a neutral
same ceSony as o.s S All
neutral powers
From the New Orleans Picayune. July 2s)
We have had a conversation with Cspt Levy, since
last and gathered from him the political rumor cur.
rent in Tabasco when he left The dates received from
the city Of Mexico are only to the a7th u, the
which we have received via Havana. II YVES generally
believed in Tabasco that Paroles had actually Left the
city Ct Mexico at the head Of strong division Of troops
and with military chest Of $500 000 but not repair
the rontier-he was first to march to Gualaajars put
down the insurrecdon there This varies emily in some
sen,ed that Gen. Arevalo at the head of portion the
troops to act under Paredes, had marched Jssco i'm
Another Of the at Tabasco on the l3h
inst, was one that Cons Rquena and Ampuda had pro-
Arisa was very likely to lend his influence to the same
interest These but in Tabasco; any rate
have seen no authentic statement Of the facts in Mex
| can papers. t
A few words az to the origin of the difficulty between
the Spanish Commodore and Com Conner IL 10 alleged
vessels are carrying very profitable trade with
several Mexican ports which not blockaded being
and others by Prussian papers Some Of these veses
under Prussan papers, alleged to have been allowed
on some preext or another even to enter ports under
blockade The facts being notorious and the trade very
lucrative, the Spanish Commodore is said to have pro-
tested warmly against the distinction made in bensf Of
this illicit rsc while every spanish vessel was rgidiy
held to answer for attempt infringe the
The difficulty said to have led to pretty sharp discus
sons between the two Commodores but they were ter
muated by the declaration OF Com. Conner that the
blockade should DO rgdly enforced against all vessels
Of whatever nation and under whatever circumstances
We published somo months ago letter addressed by
Gen Santa Anna to Gen Tornel upon his learning VI
the appointment Of the latter to be Minister Of War
The letter attracted some attention at the time being re.
garded az remarkably characteristic of the sstute
President By accident we have come across second
letter from the same distinguished Mexican 10 the Sec
rotary of War; copied from Yucatan paper. whore il
appears first to have seen The light To those who bear
dissvowa OF the acts of his Ministry, upon which he
would throw the odum that led to his erthrow
his sudden withdrawal from his troops when lying before
Puebla-his capture and subsequent imprisonment at Pc
rote-he letter will require no explanation. Ii is not
with Torne and even with Paredes, for since it was
written. Torne has once at least thrown his portfolio
although subsequently he resumed it, and Paredss him.
self has proessedy yielded his preference for
chca form Of government and declared for republi
representative system. The translation Of the letter
below has been hastily made and If not very correct
will afford glimpse OF the workings Of the mind Of the
former Dictator Of Mexico -
HAVANA, April e,ls46
my esteemed Friend-In reply to your communics
ton of the 2sh ult have to state how great the
pleasure afforded to me by the news Of the concenra-
ton Of forces the frontier, and that the nteg
ry Of the Mexican territory would be defended with
honor; for whatever may be my situation and however
my feelings Of loyalty towards it. desire then that
eur may prevail these infamous INVADERS apd
to me victory Of The M.xican. ''1
In regard to my return to the Republic, assured you
in my last communication that had taken ermina-
ion step in the natter but that the established 60
vel nment the august voice Of the nation should call
upon me- would not be disregar led by and that
forgetting my private wrengs-as had always known
now to do would operate the country from
he terrible crisis in which this day considert be-
cause, beyond doubt she is this day surrounded by
more difficulties than she has before been plunged
every truly Mexican heart fail to perceive
In my previous communication congratulated your
Excellency upon having received the Important minis
try Of war and did 30 sincerely because knowing well
10 extract the carriage from the saear Il caro-
del ataseadero]-and ito ward off thousand evils from
the republic To-day. with the same irankness, ad-
dress you, and would advise that you sh 'ud not
port the sxravagan course of the provisory govern
ment indirectly countenance the abors Of those
who dream of the establishment Of throne to DO filled
with a foreign prince nor, in fine, oppose the well
derstood wishes of the people, because the will Of the
separated myself from loyal and brave army, not be-
iie.ing it sufficient to contend against the public will,
which justly or uninsty had declared against me; snd
fields should be fruessy watered with blood and dd
this Notwithstanding that my own preservation depended
cent, and should not be lost sight Of by you.
In order that you may fulfil your duty with loyalty to-
hould withdraw from the edge of abyss upon which
he has placed himself and into which he may sink your
self also This system OF persecution against the press
against individuals in the manner IN which il has
adopted this childish espionage, this striving
against public opinion madness and wilfui blindness
say to the general with frsnkness and loyalty which 90
much becomes men Of WORTH that he has fallen into
grave mistake in issuing his anti national call Of Con-
nho1h o fho u, hi
the supporter of monarchcal designs Say to him,
and with truth that his interests and tnose Of the nation
demand Of him to retire from post which he cannot
continue fill without involving his country great
evils and exposing himself to unfortunate results say
did in the plains Of Pueba and that he should depose
his authority in the hands Of that citizen who possesses
other and Other methods save ,h. most un
fortunate nation promptly a. the extremity Of it, dis
This at this tme will appear to you violent
because when we occupy high posts. the truth flies
from US its accents no longer please Flaery and adu.
stion. to those the most moderate in their wishes,
become pleasing, and thus that we fall into errors
which aiterw ards we lament
Your talent and knowledge Of men will enable you to
appreciate their value these sugg Of
OF and who has given so many proofs that he
me- and which duy annr.cats make, me- beS
Of you in the Of this friendship that you will open
your ears on this occasion that you will not compro
mise reputation by measures Of espionage against
any person, nor lend your countenance to jour.
mails to tsrnish any upon which you have avshed
these things may be done they always come to light;
and II would be painful for that man to whom am
suffering and aicton at Perote should compromas the
advantages he had obtained by conduct noble Serve
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far honor and duty permit but this should not hinder
you from being consistent and grateful towards another
General who. since 1884, has showered upon you marks
OF friendship and consideration nor it sufficient re-
from those obligation: to plead that during the year