The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-08-22
FROM THE HOME SQUADRON.

FROM THE HOME SQUADRON.
Letters from Commodore Conner Of as late date
as the 3Oth July, have been received at the Navy
Department
The crews of the different ships Of the squadron
continue healthy, with the exception Of case OF
two Of seufVy.
The Porpoise arrived at Vera Cruz on the 18th
July. The Petrol reached that port on the 2lst, at.
ter passage of % days from New York; and the
Bonito arrived on the 2sth.
On the morning of the 25th, before daylight, Mid
shiPman Wingate Plsbury, Of Maine and Michael
Finn, seaman, both of the steamer Mississippi,
were drowned by the upsetting OF the launch OF
that vessel. Neither of the bodies has been recoy-
| cred.
A town in the neighborhood Of Jalapa had pro-
bounced against the government of Paroles, and in
favor Of Santa Ana and federalism. One Of the
chiefs was the secretary of legation to ,Almonte,
when minister to France. The principal chief, Jose
Arriago, Is particular friend Of Santa Ana, and
said to be Of energy and ability. At first the
movement was considered Of little importance; but
il has since increased in consequence, and from
present appearances there is reason to believe it
will become general throughout the department oil
Vera Cruz.
| Intelligence had also been received at Vera Cruz
as late as the 2lst from Mexico, Of some importance.
The government troops sent to que the insurrec.
uon in Jaisco have been totally defeated at Guada.
Iajara by the pronTneiadOs, and their commander
General ArevaTo) killed. The departments Of Que
retaro and Zacatecas have pronounced against the
government, but not as is supposed, in connection
with Santa Ana.
Except with portion OF the army, it ia said that
this gentleman is not pc 9ular in the country The
ederalists have no confidence in his present profess
sions; and without their aid it is believed he could
not sustain himself at the head OF the government
for any length of time, his friends could sue
coed in having him recalled
1t is difficult to conjecture what effect these events
may have on our relations with Mexico. Should
they lead TO change Of government-which is not
improbable-the party coming into power will
likely offer proposals Of peace, as we learn from a
deserving OF credit that such is the desire Of
many of the most influential men in Mexico. A
close blockade of the coast however, and vigorous
prosecution Of the war, seem the most obvious
means of bringing them to terms.
On the 2lst July Congress passed a law granting
commissions to privaeers Alvarado, Zecoluta, Zas-
pam, and Sote La Marina, have been declared ports
of entry. These ports will be included among
those already blockaded.
Gen Bravo declined acting as president of the re-
public on his arrival at Mexico. Congress, how
ever, refused his resignation, and he has nee ac
cepted the appointment. Gen. Paroles was to have
Lao L. OT.k
II is generally supposed he will not take that direc-
ton. 1t is stated that some regiments amounting
in all to fourteen hundred men, have marched from
the city. 1t is believed they were intended to REIN
force Gen. Arevallo at Guadaaiara.
"UNrrED STATES SHIP CUMBERLAND,
"Of Vera Cruz, July 80, l546.
"SfR: Shortly after closing my letter of the 2stb
| instant, the Cumberland, Potomac and two of the
schooners, sailed from Green island for the purpose
of attacking the enemy's vessels in the river of Al
varado. In passing through the channel leading to
the roads of Antonio LZardo regret to inform YOU
this ship, owing to strong current, ran on the
northwest part of coral reef called the Chopas in
three fathoms water. This was about hafpast
o'clock in the afternoon Of the 2sth. After great
exertions, and tightening her more than foot by
pumping of the water, removing the provisions and
shot to the other vessels and deposng most of the
| spar deck guns on a shoal part of the reef near
the vessel (whence they be easily removed with
the assistance of the Mississippi, she was finally
extricated from her perilous position at about 8
O'clock p. M, the 29h after grinding in the coral
reef for upwards of twenty-seven hours With the
exception of her false keel, of which small crushed
fragments to the surface Of the water alongside,
the ship does not appear to have sustained any ma
| teral injury, as che makes more water than
usual. 1t is reasonable to infer, however, that much
of the copper on the bottom has been rubbed off.
at affords me great satisfaction to add that the
officers and men of the Cumberland performed their
incessant labor with unring zeal and assduity; and
my Acknowledgements are due to Captain Fitzhueh.
his officers and men, for the very efficient aid rendered
by the Mississippi, whose services were of the
greatest Importance; and to Lieutenant lie Roy and
the men of the Potomac, who shared our labors
81 am, very respectfully,
"Your obedent servant.
cd. CONNER"
Commanding Home Squadron.
"Hon. GEORGE BANCROFT