Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-13


of Herrera. The following letter in the Picayune
OF The Sd insi, sketches the origin and progress u
the new revolution, as far as it was known. WI
Slidell's true position is also explained Soiaf
from having been murdered, he was quietly await
ing the action OF the Mexican Government, "nicn
itself may now be humbled al The foolstooi Oh
more successful rival. The letter is long, but
full Of interesting Developments. They satisfy
us, that Mexico will have her hands foil al nome,
and that We need net fear very early or iata IN
vasion on her part.
The Picayune gives some curious incidents IN
the life of Gen. Arista, who is the handspring
Of this new revolution. He once resided IN the
United States, and is said TO be more familiar
with Mexican and American affairs, than any
other revolutionary leader in Mexico. He con-
eeived the idea of establishing separate COME
deracy Of the States OF Tamaulpas, Coahulla.
New Leon, Chihuahua, Sonora, &C., &c. Above
all, Texas was TO be brought into this coniedera-
cy, and for this purpose he invited leading ci'i-
Gems Of Texas to participate IN Inc reVolullon'
promising them proper influence in The adml-
nistration Of affairs. His fatlering enterprise
was DdlIleu DY tue duHCAdtlOu VI lCAoo' toS'
his ability 10 appreciate The strength Of the United
States and the utter weakness of Mexico, we may
reasonably hope from him, should he attain The
control Of the Government of Mexico, speedy
end 10 the embarrassed relations between Mexico
and This country. But 10 the letter in the Plea
yune:
NAVY YARD, PENSACOLA,
January 81, 1886.
The Somers arrived from Vera Cruz to-day
| She brings dates from Vera Cruz OF the 10Th ia
nuary, and as late as the 18th from The city OF
Mexico. Lieut.. While, of the Somers, was bear
| er OF dispatches 10 our Minister in Mexico and
left the capital in company with Mr. Slldell on
the 18th January. Mr.. Slidell will remain al
| Jalapa few weeks before proceeding 10 Vera
Cruz The dalorincss Of the Mexican Govern
ment in furnishing our Minister with an escort,
which was demanded al least fortnight before it
was finally granted, and the lame preences I'M
der which il was delayed or refused from time 10
time. have been thought 10 indicate disposition
10 detain our Minister in the country 10 the last
possble moment, in hopes that The sentiment Of
the people might finally take turn favorable TO
negotiation.
| II is certainly very singular that military
Government, with force in the capital sufficient,
to oyerawe all the neighborins Departments,
4 STOuIQ pledu W supply cSCOil vi
men to expedite lbe departure oil foreign minis
ter, the question OF whose reception had been the
cause OF the revolution, and thus delay in The
capital functionary "whose very presence, one
| of the principal agents in the revolution had
| few days before declared, ito be an insult 10
| free and brave people" II has been suggested,
| that the Government were waiting Tor President
Folks message before they allowed The Minister
| to leave.
The message was conveyed TO Mexico BY Mr..
! While about the 9th of January, and was imme-
daely translated into The principal journals with
out comment OF any kind. The message appears
10 have given great satisfaction 10 all the Ameri-
can residents.
| Information was received by private advices
from Mexico, the day after Mr.. White left, that
| Gen. Arista has arrived al San Luis Potosi and
| declared in favor Of the former order OF things,
| and invited all 10 join him in putting down the
| revoulionists and those who would destroy the
| peace OF the country. II was added that Arista
| had taken Tampico and levied an additional duty
Of 60 cents TO support his troops. This inelli-
| gence is without doubt authentic. Gen. Arista's
/ disaffecion towards Paroles was very clearly in
dicaled in his official letters OF the 24th of Deem
Der, which you have without doubt seen, as they
were published on the 9Th January in Mexico.
| Since then, various official declarations from The
| Northern Departments have been published, indi-
| eating determined opposition TO the revolution
| airy movements Of Paroles.
You have probably heard that Yucalan has de-
clared its independence, and adopted flag, with
central blue stripe, containing five stars
The Santa Anna party is growing stronger
every day in Vera Cruz. Ii is confidently assert
ed that if he were to make his appearance at any
time, he would be supported by an immediate
pronunciame'lto. II is thought that the revou
lionary Government will not, therefore, venture
TO weaken their force the seaboard by sending
any military or naval detachment agains! the
rebellious Yucatanos.
Information has been received from nine De.
partments, whose garrisons and military posts
have declared in favor Of Gen. Paroles, viz
San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Vera Cruz, Guanau-
alto, Oaxaca, Jalisco, Queretaro, Michoacan and
Puebla. The popular authorities al San Luis
agreed TO the plan OF Paredes-in every other in
stance where they have expressed any opinion,
| believe they have opposed him, by passive
declaration or protest. The revolulioniss had
nowhere met with any armed resistance, and The
boast of Paroles, in his inaugural address 10 The
Republic, was fully supported, shat his enterprise
had not cost the nation drop OF blood nor a
single sigh" No sure augury of The stability of
the present government can be drawn from these
circumstances. The revolution appears 10
have taken the nation by surprise. Her
reras Government collapsed without a srug-
gle, and almost without groan. No lead
ing military chief appear red in opposition 10 Pare
des, and occupying the field alone, he proceeded
10 organize the revolutionary Government with
out any sort Of resistance 10 his diclation. As
the Constitutional Government had ceased to ex-
island the dictatorship of Paroles was The only
declared authoriiy-as there was no opponent
around whom the friends OF law and order could
ray-the only course left was an early support Of
the plan ofParedes. II remains 10 be seen whatwill
be the result OF Aristas opposition, supported by
the Northern Departments and large armed force.
The unanimity with which the plan OF Paroles
has apparently been received in the Departments
which have pronounced in his favor, will proba-
bly, prove delusive. The popular authorities will
have time 10 rally and organize something like de-
cided resistance 10 the dictatorship.
If Arsia cannot arrest the course Of the revo-
luton, and establish the Constitutional Govern
of the Northern Provinces.
With Arsta on the North and Yucaan on the
South in armed opposition-with California dis
affected and Vera Cruz unstable in its adherence
10 the plan of San Luis Potosi-it does not seem
possible that the revolutionary power should be
permanent. / have heard an opinion thrown out
that Parades would remain in power about four
months | know not why this express term
should be set, unless it be the shortest time in
which the Mexicans can accomplish any thing.
-Four months ago, Herrera was elected by ITO
of 100 votes; he was barely installed before a
revolution was predicled il has been al length
accomplished, and the military dictator who has
come into power by reclamation will probably
last no longer than his predecessor
The patriotic professions Of Paroles are only
bounded by the copiousness Of the Spanish Ian
guage. He declines receiving the salary Of Pre-
sident ad int, and only draws his pay as General
of Division of The army. He has also allowed
Herrera 8 600 on account of what was due him;
as he is known TO be very much embarrassed-a
proof of honesty somewhat unusual on leaving
office in Mexico.
Ell Monitor Constitutional of the 10Th, says
ave have been loId that Gen. Santa Anna has
written to his agent in the capital, 10 represent to
the Government that his pecuniary embarrass-
ments are such that he has not wherewih 10 COW
er his necessary expenses and 10 ask them 10 pay