Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-02
Soutn Anun and Mr. PoIk.

The Washington Union declares that there has been no
secret understanding between Santa Anna and our gov
eminent. This declaration is made in such positive terms
that we arc bound to credit it, Yet the admission Of it,
ruth involves recent transactions in a deeper veil Of mys-
iery than il tho fact Of such On understanding had been
nyowod. The official journal has heretofore staSiousIy
avoided al alusion to a fact which has excited no little
speculation throughout the country, and upon which the
supposition that Santa Anna and Mr.. Polk perfectly under.
stood each other has been based. We allude to the sale
conduct afforded to Santa Anna, in his passage from Ha-
yaua TO Vera Cruz. Why was he permitted. by the block.
aiding t%quodron, TO enter that port, If our government had
received no intimaton Of his wish to restore pacific fcla-
Ions between tie Two countries, and no assurance Of his
determination to exert his influence 10 effect that RESULT
Surely % was q great blundcr. TO say the least Of il, thus 10
allow the three ables; statesmen and soldiers Of Mexico 10
return to that country, for the purpose VI quieting lie inter-
nal dissensions, restoring harmony to its distracted coun-
Gle, and infusing new energy into It's military operations +.
or was this ono Of the features Of Mr.. Polx's idea OF a
'war OF conciiaton1' For On answer 20 this inquiry. AZ
presume we shall be compelled to wait until Congress. At
is next session, shall extract from the President = foil his
tory Of his extraordinary proceeding.
The Union goes on to say:
1.-THE country will see, aud Mexico will feel. that 20 far
from recent eyens-so far from the return Of SAINTS Anna
20 power, and the delay OF the Minister Of Foreign Affair
IN giving a decided answer to our proposition for negota-
ton, having pafalyEod our arms. We shall display more en-.
crsiee. aud put forth more military means than eyer. We
|WAh' NN N'NN ~ NANaNN w NhaN NV NANNNa NNr
efforts 90 that point or 70 that expedition. Mexico will
deeply rue the proerasunauon Of her government"
These ore all very fair promises; but the country viIlno,
fell TO remember, that, as long ago as May last. the Union
talked just us confidently Of The pleasant Summer quartsr',
which General Taylor would find on tho "tablo land, OF
MeKieo'-hat it predicted not less sanguinely the speedy
occupation oi Monterey by our victorious eagiesr-and
thatI % dwt.t IN the most glowing strains upon the imme.
diato capliulaton ci the city Of Mexico, and the "dicta
uonn of terms Of pence to the MoEcan governments In IN,
hallsof the MontczumaI! We have not much faith. there
fore, in the vaccinations u the Executive Organ. thougl
we have al proper roiisneo on the skill and courage Of on
armies. Whatever iti possible fr gallant men 10 accom-
uh1h. wc arc assured they will achieve. Bu, we must no
forget that the AcKcin army is tue least formidable obsta
Gle They will be- required q encounter ard 10 overcome
The climate, under the relaxing Influence Of which IN,
health 1t a large portion Of the army b. already 90 sorou,l,
ahocted-the mountain barriers which they will be com.
PEELED 10 crOss, the dedlss through which afford o yi,iIsn
enemy vol acquainted with the localities. % many racIi
ties Tor attacking with advantage ON onomy almost ,nu,,,
ignorant Of The topography Of tho eouuuy-iis diff eulty
surrounded by a hostile population, OF procuring supple
Tor largo force. az a great distance from is dopon-tbess
and other impcdmcnis. which Will readily suggest them
selves % the mind Of the reader, must necessarily 10 som
extent check tho advance OF our forces. though they ma
al De- Gnslly oyeropue by the IndymiiabIc energy and PEI
severance which We feel assured our counuymcn will e,
hbtt u Rumor BE- g. be credited, however. the Pfos.dol
sadhis advisers are themselves beginning Tor he first tim
70 ~ sware Of the existence Of difficulties 10 the sueeoasf
prosecution Of ihs campaign, upon the plan originally pro
gossd. and We se told hat the idea Of resching tho eli
~ mexico ~ the Monterey route b 10 DO abandoned, an
that Tompico 10 70 BE- taken and msde the basc-Ino Of o,
military operations. whatever plan may be determine
npun. 90 b. m1st devouty 20 BE- desired that itmsy be prose
cutsd 9Th mote ,nofsy han has been heretofore displa,
I'd. Tbc c.uaty bee long enough been tautaliIed vii
ssssfsnees iom Washington Of prompt nd vigorous move