The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-06-27
From the New Orleans Picayune.


We have been gratifed 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 Sapta Ana's arrival was daily expected by
many rersons in Vera Cruz, and that the country
was ripe for his reception. 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 be-
ing said about it. Mr.. Dimond thought it quite
probable 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 aquorum. Par
edes IS waiting for the meeting of Congress- to get
permission to leave the seat of government at the
head OF 10, 900 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 moDarchica party. Upon his death-bed the
ambitious preate regretted that his life could not
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 Ii is not thought he
can maintain his power for any considerable length
| of time.
| Mr.. Dimond relates one or two circumstance.
which are extremely creditable to General Bravo
who is in command of the forces at Vera Cruz
Shortly after the breaking out Of hostties, coun
cIl of war was held, at which it was voted to seiz
the American vessels, then in port, as prizes. Blu
Gen Bravo would not abide by this decision. HI
allowed several vessels to depart with heavy car
| goes, because, as he said, they had entered tn
port in good faith, and they should be allowed 4
depart 10 good faith"
/ When Mr.. Dimond got on board the Mississippi
there were several Mexican vessels anchored unde
the guns of the squadron, taken as prizes. Upo
being told of the liberal conduct OF Gen. Brave
Capt Gregory released the vessels and sent ther
into port with letter 80 Gen. Bravo, stating as
reason for his so doing, that he had allowed Amel
ican vessels to depart unmolested from Vera CRU
Gen. Bravo sent an an answer to Capt. Gregory tn
next day. under flag of truce. nthis note. .whic
we have seen, Gen. Rravo dsclaims any title I
! praise for his conduct, upon the score of magni
| nimity, but modestly places bis actions upon it
broad grounds Of national law, and sanctity Of pr
vate property belonging to innocent parties In tn
/ connexion, too, We may mention that Mr. Dimon
received every attention and courtesy from Gel
Bravo and the collector Of Vera Cruz, prior to b
, departure.
ithappened that Oh one Of these vessels release