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MEXlCANS AFFAIRS,
We copy the following from the N.

we copy I'VE following from the N. y.
pieayuae.
We have been gra,ifcj by an interview with
Mr. Dir,ond, our former Consul at Vera Cruz
who tailed from that city in the U. s. steamship
Mississippi on the 30ih ult. Mr. Dimond informs
rs thai Santa Ana's arrival was daily expected
by many persons in Vera Cruz, and the country
was ripe for his reception. A plan Of a new
revolution had been published based upon the
Constitution Of 1927, upon which il was sup
posed the Federal and the Santa Ana parties
would unite. The Federalisis were unable TO
make head against the Government by them
selves but when joined by Santa Ana's adher
cnts, the success Of the two combined could
scarcely be doubted. In this pan the Texas
question was surred over-n,,hng beng sal'i
aboutjt. Mr. Dimond thought it quite probable
that Santa Ana and Alnnn,c would arrive al
Vera Cruz nv the next sic amer from Havana
this, however, was doubted by some wellniorm.
ed parties.
The period for the general election had pass.
ed, and It was mt thought that sutfi lent mum.
Der oi Congressman had been elected to form
quorum. parades is waiting for the meeting OF
Congress. To yet permission IN leave the seat OF
Government At the head of 10000 men-avow-
edly for the RIO Grande but the better oplnion
seemed be that this force was designed for
his own protection.
The death ol the Archbishop was heavy
blow to the monarchica party. Upon his DEATH
bed the ambitious preate regretted that his life
could not he spared to assist in communicating
the scheme. "f That faction. With him the
hopes OF the m,narchis's have died.
The Departments are pronouncing against
Parade in every direction. His heavy demands
upon the churches and the States have render.
e him more unpopular than before. 1t is not
siderable length Of time.
Mr. D.mond rel ties one or two cirru instances
which are extremely creditable TO Gen. Bravo
who is in command Of the forces al Vera Cruz.
Shortly after the breakn. out Of hosIliiies, a
council Of war was held at which il was voted
to seize the American vessels, then IN port, AS
prizes. But Gen. Bravo would not ABIDE
by this decision. lie allowed several vessel
TO depart with heavy cargoes. because, as he
SAID, "they had entered the port IN good faith
and they should be allowed to depart in good
faith"
When Mr. Dmrnd got on hoard If the Mis-.
sssppi, there were several .Mcycan vessels an
ehored under the guns of the squadron. taken
az prizes Upon being told of the liberal con-
duct of Gen. Bravo Cap. Gregory released The
vessels and sent them INTO port with letter to
Gen. Bravo. stating as reason for so doing
that he had allowed American vessels 10 depart
unmoIesed from Vera Cruz. Gen. Bravo sent
an answer TO Capt Gregory the next day, under
q ~ OF truce. In this note, which We have
seen. Gen. Bravo dlsclalms any title to praise
for his cnpdict on III. score Of maguauim.
iiy, but IN deslv places his actions upon thu
broad grounds OF national law, and sanctiiv "'
private property belonging to innocent parties
In this connection, too, we NAV mention that
Mr. d mond received every attention and cour.
tesy from Gen. Bravo and the Collector of Vera
Cruz, prior to his departure.
II Unopened that On one of these vessels re.
Ie 'sed BY Capt Gregory, there was Colonel
OF the Mey'can arny-a nephew Of Gen. La
Vega Some doubts arose az TO the pr0prieiy
Of allowing amili'ary prisoner to return 10 his
country. Capt. Gregory asked him if he was
willing to give his parole. "Yes," was the re.
ply. But" said The Colonel, ~ am prisoner
now was one Of the persons who declared for
Santa Ana, and am now prisoner sent from
Tobasco TO the fort Of San Juan de Ulua." lie
was allowed to 60 ashore without his parole.
The Castle OF San Juan de Ulua is represen
ted to be in the highest state Of preparation. A
water battery has been erected in connection
with the old fort, and they mount between then
tpo hundred guns of the largest calibre. l, ap
pears to be well understood, however, in on
naval service that the strength Of the Castle BY
no means ensures the safety of the city of Vera
Cruz. whenever our government may deter
mine upon an attack upon that city, We sha |
look for it's reduction with Az much confidence
as we did upon that OF Malamoras, and at nc
very severe cost.
Recruiting for the army was going on al Vera
Cruz but only a few men, and those 1.-THE low.
est sort, were found willing to enlist. In the
city Of Mexico, government expresses arrived
frequently from the army; bu, as nothing Of theiI
contents were allowed 10 iranspre If late, the
impression was that the Mexicans had net with
disaster.
In regard to the large English squadron upor
the Pacific. Mr.. Dimcnd Is Of he opinion tina
those vessels had been sent ont with reference
to the Oregon question. He does not think II
probable that they have any instructions respe;t
ing the war with Mexico, or the seizure Of Cal
iornla IN consequence OF the war. Touching
thus matter, however. there is room for doubt
The British feet off Western Meyico WAS quit.
large, and If the other fleets IN the Pacific join
il, as vas expected by some, it would be a yer.
formidable force.
Mr. Diamond previous to leaving drew up ant
forwarded Ia The Mexican government rernon
STRANGE against the order requiring our citizen
10 leave within eigh, days nr withdraw into tn
interior. The sixteenth article of the treaty be
tween the United States and Mex CO, provide
thai, in case of war, the citizens of each coulr
living on the aboard shall be entitled to 81
months, and those residing in the interior
twelve mouths notice 10 leave the country.