Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-09-26
NEW PORK CORRESPONDENCE.


Some days referred briefly the probable policy Of
SANTA ANNA, his arrival in the city of Mexico. sug-
gesed that Santa Anna, present. would might be pre-
suned seek consolidation Of the various Mexican factions
and that could not be accomplished then prostraon OF the
malcontents Without of these objects could be effected
he would never feel himself Safe inferred that without the
army he could do nothing. With it any and every thing
Surprising this to be his position what would be deemed
most expedent For that he would pursue. thought and
expressed myself that his policy would be not place him
self at the head the Government but rather that
fdential friend, such Amone, should occupy that
position while he should be Generassmo Since that letter
was written Santa Anna has published proclamation, deve
oping measure, his present views and future policy
copy of that proclamation has been received by Govern
men translated and published have read with care, and
the conclusion that Santa Anna at the time he
published it fully and correctly informed of the tenor
terms and conditions which President Polk offered TO the
Mexican Government and upon which he willing to
gotate peace think the Generals proclamation is evil
dence of the correctness OF this opinion.
This document has evidently been prepared with great
1t mastery production and for the talent which evnces
would dc honor to college of Jesus observes studied
the policy which the Government ought to Pur
sue relation the question of peace with the Uni
ted States Indeed discover Santa Anna does
not appear to consider with by any disas
trous or so much be dreaded Government
imagine.
He commences his proclamation by saying quilted Ha-
the 9Th instant at nine in the evening, with the
sole object Of coming TO aid you in saving country from It's
enemies internal and external Great has been JOY when
arriving this point learned that the former had been
overhrown by your forces and that icds already pro
claimed on all sides as Geaerain Chief the Hberaing
my You will observe that he says he to his coun
try fom its enemies internal and external" and that he
H. oFt hufnn lie
to the latter, that is the American Government There is
another sentence worthy of He grateful that he
proclaimed on all sides as Generan-Chief" &c. That
such would be his view, my opinion and so stated in
former letter to the Intellgencer
In closing this proclamation the General The slaUe
Of public opinion myself shall act in accordance with it
Again: sMexicans there a day, and my heart
ates with the remembrance, when leading the popular
Masses and the army, demand the rights Of the nation
salued with the enviabe title of soldier Of The people
Allow again take it, to be given up and to
devote myself until death the defence of the liberty and
dependence of the Republic"
From these quotations. and others that might be made,
conclude that Santa Anna has expectation of immediate
peace does he appear feel any apprehension to the
consequences of procasnaton Before he does permits
any thing to DO done of conclusive character in relation
the question peace or war, he viii want to know what is
public opinion.
NEW YoRK, SEPTENBER Is, 1916.
he Wings of the wards Of this city have all had
their preparatory meetings. and have appointed their several
committees Of nomination select candidates for the espec
offices which be filled the approaching election.
harmony and zeal einced than had been
anticipated. These committees will convene this evening
and morrow evening" and will forthwith to dis
charge the duties assigned them
There those who predict much diversity Of opinion and
some warmth on the question Of Governor Whether these
predictions will be realized is yet TO be incline to the
opinion that they will There is undoubtedly differ
ence Of opinion candidates among Of most eff
Gent Wings but notwithstanding this, hope and believe it
will be by their Of poprey, and those
patriotic feelings by which they have heretofore been governed
The imports into Buffalo Of wheat and flour during the first
fifteen days of September were
OF wheat. .....................4 s7, 243 bushels.
Of flour ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 7O,077 barrels.
II appears by official documents that the quantity ofwheat
and -four from the West through canals has been much
larger in the year ls46 than in ls45
learn the print works Of East Greenwich Providence
engaged in printing moussenes de laine, have discharged
They say they cannot at present prices pay expenses
The ouneymen carpet have refused work at
the present reduced wages
One Of city banks has refused pay its paper for
certified checks but will give specie Their objection Is that
their circulation will all be locked up in the custom house if
they give il out in large sums.