The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-17
BY this Evenings southern Mail.

judge for themselves as to the probability of the
views here given.
Latest from the Pacinc-very important
Increase Of the English mary ia that quarter Ippor-
tsnt dispatches from the squadron. Of the
English 10 take possession Of The coast Of uerieo b0r
dering on The Pacific apprehension Of a collision
oefosen our squadron IN The Pacific and that Of Eng
tand.-.4rripdl at Pensacola Of Mr. Parrot our con-
sui at hazatian, and Of Mr.. Dimond our consul al
Psra Crtis.
The following important Intelligence has been
communicated TO US by our esteemed Pensacola cor
respondent:
PENSACOLA, June S, 1886.
MEssRs. EDIToRs, Yesterday afternoon we were
much surprised by the arrival Of the steamer Mis-
slssippi, five days from Vera Cruz. She left lasl
Saturday, Both ult., having on board DR.. w. M
Wood, United States navy, bearer of dispatches
from the Pacific squadron; also Mr.. Parrot, Ameri-
can consul at Mazatlan, and Mr.. Dimond, our con-
sui at Vera Cruz. The dispatches are said to be OF
great Importance. is said that the situation Of our
squadron in relation to the English, who have in.
creased theirs very considerably, is somewhat pre-
carous. IL is rumored that soon as the English
hear OF the declaration Of war against Mexico il
will be the signal for them 10 take possession OF the
whole coast, and that 1t is their intention to do so
If they do attempt it, 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 &C.
count of himself.
DIR. Wood left Mazatan on the 3Oth April, made
the journey to Vera Cruz in thirty days. after being
detained five days on the road between San Bias
and Mexico. lie states that in travelling through
the country mot being known,) he had frequent OPP
Portunlties of conyersng with and hearing the Mex
leans discuss the war There were various opn-
ions upon the subject-some in favor Of carrying
Il on to any extenG others lukewarm and rather
Z. -. i
most ardent for its continuance for the purpose Of
retaining their Offices. He learned the news OF
General Taylor's victories, and defeat Of the Mex
lean army, before he reached the city Of Mexico
The authorities, who had heard it, endeavored to
keep quiet, and from the of the people. Ii is
supposed that when generally known, il will not
be received with much enthusiasm by gallant "vol.
unteers." | am rather inclined to think with Pat
that they will have to force them to turn volunteers
and bring them into the field tied in pairs.
On the day Of the sailing of the Mississippi, as
she was getting up steam, the barque Eugenia,
Brscoe, Of New York, run the blockade. The
sloop Of war Falmouth pursued her, firing at her
without effect: she got into port safely, and exult
iDgly displayed her flags. She is the same barque
that run the French blockade. She will have to
the gauntlet coming out, every preparation is
making to take her. There is another bsrque ex.
look out for herr she must have light heels get in
if they send the Somers after her.
Capt. Gregory bad captured two Mexican vessels
of little value, which he released and sent into port
In return for this civiity, Gen. Bravo gave permits
sion TO two American vessels that he had detained
TO depart, and wrote Capt. G. a complimentary let
ter, offering to do anything for him that he could
except furnishing him with supplies. Captain G.
replied, thanking him, and stated that he not in
want Of any; when he was he would take them. The
squadron had also taken two Spanish vessels After
putting prize on board, they given up to
.L.S
at having done so. suppose he will get over his
milf soon.
The John Adams left this afternoon with de-
spatches and letters for the squadron below; she will
relieve the Falmouth, which comes up here for sup
plies. The Cumberland (hag-sbip) and Potomac
ed taking in their supplies Of water and provisions.
The Mississippi will follow as soon as she gets her
coal in So the harbor will be left naked again until
the arrival Of the Falmouth. More anon.
Truly yours w.
The Delta has the following editorial comment
upon the intelligence contained in the above letter:
The NEWS FROM THE PAcIFIc.--It will be seen
by the letter of OUR Pensacola correspondent that
we may be brought into collision with the English
government, upon another question than that of
Oregon. The writer's conjectures upon the proba-
BILE Interference of the British fleet with ours, if we
attempt the seizure of California is than prob
able. About one-third of the amount OF debt due by
Mexico to Great Britain, was loaned by private in
divduals a mortgage Of the whole or part of Cal
ifornia, and full guarantee by their own govern
ment that their rights shall be protected from what
point they may be assailed. The available force
of the British in the Pacific is somewhere about 400
guns.
We extract the following articla, having some
reference to the subject, and appearing to US
more reliable, from the New Orleans Picayune of
June 10th:
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
We have been gra,ifed by an interview with
Mr.. Dimond our former consul at Vera Cruz, who
sailed from that city in the United States steamship
Mississippi, on the 30th ult. Mr.. Dimond informs
us that Santa Ana's arrival was daily expected by
many persons in Vera Cruz, and that the country
was ripe for his reception. A plan of new revo-
luton had been published, based upon the consti
tuition of 1927, upon which it was supposed the
federal and the Santa Ana parties would unite The
federalists were unable to make head against the
government by themselves; but when joined by
Santa Ana's adherents, the success of the two
combined could scarcely be doubted. In this plan
the Texas question was slurred over--nothing being
said about it. Mr.. Dimond thought it quite prob
able that Santa Ana and Almonte would arrive at
Vera Cruz by the next steamer from Havana
This, however, was doubted by some well-informed
parties.
The period for the general elections had passed
and it was not thought that sufficient number OF
Congressman were elected to form a quorum. Pa
redes is waiting for the meeting of Congress, to get
permission to leave the seat of government at the
head of 10000 men-avowedly for the Rio Grande,
but the better opinion seemed to be that this force
was designed for his own protection. |
The death of the Archbishop was heavy blow |
to the monarchica party. Upon his death-bed the |
ambitious prelate regretted that his life could
be spared to assist in concentrating the schemes of
that faction. With him the hopes of the monar- |
chists have died. |
The departments are pronouncing against Pare |
des in every direction. His heavy demands upon
the churches and the States have rendered him more
unpopular than before. 1t is not thought he can |
MAINTAIN his power for any considerable length of
time.
Mr.. Dimond relates one or two circumstances
which are extremely creditablet General Bravo, who
il in command Of the forces at Vera Cruz Short |
" after the breaking out of hostlities, council of
war was held, at which it was voted to seize the |
Amcrican vessels then in port prizes. But Gen. |
Bravo would not abide by this decision. He al.
lowed several vessels to depart with heavy cargoes,
because, as he said, "they had entered the port in
pood faith and thew should he allowed To depart in