American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-06-18
From the Picayune, 10Th instant, ]
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

We have been gratfed by an interview with
Mr.. Dmond, our former Consul at Vera Cruz
who sailed from that city in the U. S. steam
ship Mississippi on the 9Th ult. Mr. Dimond
informs us that Santa Annals arrival was daily
expected by many persons in Vera Cruz, and
that the country was ripe for his reception. A
plan of a new revolution had been published
based upon the Constitution Of 1927, upon
which it was supposed the Federal and the
Santa Anna parties would unite. The Fede-
ralists were unable to make head against the
Government by themselves; but when joined
by Santa Annals adherents, the success of the
two combined could scarcely be doubted. III
this plan the Texas question was slurred over
nothing being said about it. Mr.. Dimond
thought it quite probable that Santa Anna 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 a sufficient
number Of Congressman were elected to form
a quorum. Paroles 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 de-
signed for his own protection.
blow to the monarchical party. Upon his
death-bed the ambitious prelate regretted that
his life could not be spared to assist in consum-
mating the schemes Of that faction. With him
the hopes of the monarchists have died.
The Departments are pronouncng against
Paroles in every direction. His heavy de-
mands upon the churches and the States have
rendered him more unpopular than before. II
is ha ptaip lie In
any considerable length Of time.
Mr.. Dimond relates one or two circumstances
which are extremely credible to Gen. Bravo,
who is in command of the forces at Vera Cruz.
Shortly after the breaking out of hostilties, a
council of war was held at which it was voted
to seize the American vessels, then in port, as
prizes. But Gen. Bravo would not abide by
! this decision. He allowed several vessels 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.. Dimond Cotton board of the Mis-
sissppi, there were several Mexican vessels
anchored under the guns of the squadron. tax
en- as prizes. Upon being told of the liberal
conduct ofGen. Bravo, Capt. Gregory released
the vessels and sent them into port with letter
to Gen. Bravo, stating as a reason for his so do
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depart unmolested from Vera Cruz. Gen. Bra
vo sent an answer to Capt. Gregory the next
day, under flag Of truce. In this note, which
we have seen, Gen. Bravo disclaims any title
to praise for his conduct, upon the score otmag-
nanimity, but modestly places his actions upon
the broad grounds ofnatonal law, and sanctity
of private property belonging to innocent par
ties. In this connection, too, we may mention
that Mr.. Dimond received every attention and
courtesy from Gen Bravo ana hesCOllectof Of
Vera Cruz, prior to his departure
1t happened that on one Of these vessel re-
leased by Capt. Gregory, there was Colone
of the Mexican army-a nephew of Gen. 1t,
Vega. Some doubts arose as to the propriety
of allowing military prisoner to return to his
country. Capt. Gregory asked him ifhe was
willing to give his parole. EYES," was the re-
ply. "But," said the Col, II am prisoner
now-I was one Of the persons who declared
for Santa Anna, and am now prisoner sent
from Tebasco to the fort of San Juan de Ulua. .
He was allowed to 90 ashore without his pa
role.
The Castle of San Juan de Ulua is represent.
cd to be in the highest state of preparation. A
water battery has been erected in connection
with the old fort, and they mount between
them ttco hundred guns of the largest calibre.-
1t appears to be well understood, however, ir
our naval service, that the strength of the Gas
tie by no means ensures the safety Of the city o
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