Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-11
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

We take from the New Orleans Picayune some extracts.
OF letter from Pensacola dated Jam 81 giving items Of
Mexican received by the Somers, from Vera Cruz
Tine datorness Of the Mexican Government in fur
nishns Minister with escort which demanded
ateas fortnight before It was finally granted. and the
lame preIences under which It delayed or refused
from time 70 time. have been thought indicate dispo
slon 10 detan our Minister in the the last
sIbe moment in hopes that the sentiment OF the peope
might finally take favorable to ne collation..
IL Is certainly very singular that military Government
with force IN the capital sufficient all the
nelghhonng Departments, should plead Inability 10 supply
escort Of eight expedite departure Of foeix
minister the question Of whose reception had been the
OF the revolution, ana thus delay the capital functonay
whose presence, Of the principal agents IN the
revolution had lev days before declared To BE- an in
suit tree and brave people 1t has been suggested
that the Government waiting for President Folks
Message before they allowed the Minister To leave.
The Message was conveyed to Mexico by Mr.. White
about the l2tn Of January aud Immediately translated
into the principal journals without comment OF kind.
The Message appears 10 have gwen great satisfaction all
the American residents.
The Santa Anna party is growing stronger vry day in
Vera Cruz IL Is confidently asserted that lie
make his appearance any time, he woad be supported
by immediate rrORuHeIgmsho. IL i, thought the
revolutionary Government will therefore,
weaken their force the seaboard by sending militia
~ naval d. tachmenIs against the rebeOus Yucatnos
With issa the North and Yucata. the South in
armed "Pposiiion-wih California disafectcd ami Vera
Cruz unstable adherence the plan Luis PJto
Silt does not seem possible that the revolutionary power
should be permanent have heard opinion thrown out
that Paroles would remain m power about fOurmonhs.
know not why TINS shOud be unless II be
the shortest time IN which the Nexcans accomplish
anything -Four months ago, Herrera elected by ITO 10
$50 voies he barely installed before voution
predi,ted mas been length accomplished and the mil
ary dictator who has power by reclamation will
probably last no longer than his predecessor.
The n. o. Commercial Times the following
correspondence, deemed of interest
VERA Cruz, Jan. 10. Is46.
after communicating the last revolution Gen. Par.des
although ne m.st so-mnly protested that did aspire
to the executive seat it might well be expected
named President ad IHeTim giving the Department Ut FL
To mis- former secretary, LUIS Paues, well inten-
uoned man, but lacking the financial talents called by
the more and critical circumstances OF the easu-
Castillo Lanzas, the head OF Foregl Relations
10 likewise good and honest man. and possesses a vast
deal Of correct information. He Minister Penpoen
uary at Washngton few years ago. but had the
puiaon Of hrm and energetic dplOma,ist. lie, with the
other members of the actual ministry are likely TO follow
far the general policy OF the country concerned the
impulse OF Cen Amonte, Secretary Of War; who looked
upon as the Premier. According the latest from
the capital the cabinet giving satisfaction, We do
venture to express the hope that will do the country
any good"
| VERA CRpz Jan 81 1876
"Our latest dates from Mexico 10 the l7h inst II
was generally thought that the affairs pending between the
United States and this government will terminate
| ieaby.
'I is rumored that the goyernmen have decreed tina
the licences for the introduction Of $1,000 quintas foreign
Cotton, are 10 be given to any that may apply the
payment OF SO per quInial duty
We understand that letters have been received from Mr.
Sde OF Mexico under the date of the 18th ut on which
day he intended 10 depart for Pueblo.
Speech Of General Paredes upon taking the PresidenLa
Char.
Representatives Of the by yo,
Professionally controu the destnies Of the nation hay,
just taken oath before the Supreme Being which prove
to you that have wish deceive my fellow citizen
by sIacous promses-whch the people receive with IN
difference, because they generally without tec, VIVA
| have will be determined at San Luis Il
rescue the nation from disgrace II tho height
power and glory, which the noble end Of Hdago sn
lturbide. You give iae means Of accomplishn.
this sacred object which will employ for the good gu
country, oyerwsmcd with evils aud all her hopes blasted
lis ambition that has led this chair where care
and danger abound As know all the difficulties OF tl
times, my conduct a sacrifice and every thing ought
be sacrificed TO the country that honours children an,
after exposing my life and shedding my blood IN the feC
Of battle, the loss Of and Of reputation nothing
when called upon u rick all 10 oil.
My glory shall be 20 open for my county Of happ
ness and when the time shall when she may freel,
dispose hsr lot will retire my HON and give the r
example of submission and respect for her august will
Fellow ctizons receive ofmy unbounded era
ude, and my solemn declaration. snder my Provision
Government there shall DO liberty without crimes and
without Ourages. have done.