The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1846-06-20
Correspondence Of he New Orleans Delta.
--latest from the Pacific Important
MEXICAN AFFAIRS!

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Eatest from the Pacific Important
MEXICAN AFFAIRS!
Increase Of he English Nary ia that quarler-
Important DePatche, from The Squadron
Design Of &e English to taks possession 81
TIC Coast Of .Nerico bordering on he Pacific
-.9Pprehsnsion Of a Collision 6etrccn our
Squadron IN he Pacific and that Of England
arrigal ofa4merieaa Consuls.
Pensacola, June S, 1876.
Messrs. Editors: Yesterday afternoon wo
were much surprised BY the arrival Of the
steamer Mississippi, five days from Vera Cruz,
having on board DR.. w. M. Wood, U. S. Navy,
b arer Of dispatches from thoPacidc squadron;
also, Mr.. Parrot, American Consul to Mazat.
Ian, md Mr.. Diamond, our Consul at Vera
Cruz. The dispatches are said to be Of great
Importance. Il is said that the situation Of our
squadron in relation 10 the English, who have
increased theirs very considerably, is very pre-
cari'us. 1t is also rumored that as soon as the
English hear Of the declaration Of war against
Mexico, it will be the signal for them to take
possession Of the whole coast, and that it is
their intention to do SO, II they do attempt II,
look out for hard knocks. Although Com.
Sloat's squadron is diminished by the return of
Old lronsides home, he will, no doubt when
joined by Capt. Stockton, give a good account
of himself.
DIR. Wood left Mazatlan on the 30th April,
made the journey to Vera Cruz in 30 days,
after being detained FIVE days on the road be-
tween San Bias and Mexico. He states that in
travelling through the country, (not being
knownl he had frequent opportunities of con-
yersing with and hearing the Mexicans discuss
the war, There were various opinions on the
subiect-some in favor Of carrying il on 10 any
extent; others, lukewhrm and rather disposed
against it. Those in power seemed to be most
ardent for its continuance, for the purpose Of
retaining their o%fices. He learned the news Of
Gen. Taylor's victories, and defeat of the Mex
lean army, before he reached Mexico. The
authorities, who had heard it, endeavored to
keepit quiet; and from the ears Of the people.
1t is supposed that when generally known, it
will not be received with much enthusiasm BY
gallant "voluntocrs." | amrather inclined to
think with Pat, that they wiIIhave to force them
to turn volunteers, and bring them into the
field tied in pairs.
On the day Of sailing Of the Mississippi, as
she was getting up steam, the barque Eugonia,
Biscoe, of New York. run the blockade. The
sloop of war Falmouth pursued her, firing at
her without effect; she got in port in safety,
and exultingly displayed her flags. She is the
same barque that run the French blockade
She will have to run the gauntlet coming out,
as every preparation is making to take her.
There is another barque expected with powder;
the squadron is keeping a good look out for
hers she must have lightheels to getin if they
send the Somers after her.
Capt. Gregory had captured two Mexican
vessels of little value, which he released and
sent into port. In return for this civility, Gen.
Bravo gave permission to two American YES
sells that he had detained to depart, and wrote
Capt. G. a complimentary letter, offering to do
any thing for him that he could, except furnish
ing him with supplies. Capt. G. replied, thank
ing him, and stated that he was not in want of
any: when he was he wo1ld take them. The
squadron had also taken two Spanish vessels.
After putting prize crews on board, they were
given up to the Spanish Commodore, who ap-
Peared quite angry at their having done SO. /
suppose he will get over his NIT soon.
The John "A dams left This afternoon with
dispatches and letters for the squadron below;
she will relieve the Falmouth which comes up
here forsupplics. The Cumberland nag-ship)
aud Potomac will leave on Monday or Tues
day, having nearly finished taking in their sup
plies Of water and provisions. The MISSISSIPPI
pi will follow as soon as she gets her Goals in.
So the harbor will be left naked again, until
the arrival of the Falmouth. More anon.
Truly yours, w.
In addition to the above the Picayune con-
tains the following items:
DR.. Wood reports that all the Departments
on the Pacific coast Of Mexico had declared a.
gainst Paroles.
The news Of the battles Of the 9th and 9th
of May was well kncwnin the city of Mexico,
and the occupation Of Matamoros by the Anne
rican troops was anticipated as a matter of
course among all the intelligent part Of the
population. The two battles are represented
to have been but triaing affairs, and each undo.
cisivo at that.
Gen. Puredes was expected to be 0 0 on his
march tor the Rio Grande at the head of 10000
troops. Some, however, believed that the
troops he was endeavoring to raise were inten-
ded only to save his crown, or rather to defend
position as President.
Gen. Bravo, in command at Vera Cruz, was
hourly expected to come out against Paredes.