The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-04-28
From the National Inteiligencer.
Return OF EEr. Siideu.

| The Hon. JOHN SLIDELL, Minister OF
the United States to the Republic of Mex
leo, arrived at New Orleans on the 7th
instant. The cause which induced the
return of this gentleman was the refusal
of the Mexican authorities to receive him
as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary from this country, the
Mexican Government being willing only
to recognise Special Envoy to treat of
matters concerning Texas.
1t is said that great CONSERVATION pre-
vailed at Vera Cruz in consequence Of
the abrupt departure of Mr.. Slidell, and
the inhabitants were in the deepest alarm
lest an Immediate declaration of war
would ensue on the part of the United
Statos.
Mr.. PARRoTT, Secretary of Legation,
has also returned. The information
which he communicates to the New Or
leans Times is, that Mr.. Slidell's last
communication from the city of Mexico
was dated the 2Ist ultimo, coyereing
passports for himself and suite, and a
seperate one for Mr.. p, which were for
warded 10 Vera Cruz (by mistake,) and
transmitted thence by the United States
Consul in that city. Mr.. 81 last COM
lnunication to the Government stated that
he would remain at Jalapa until the day
Of his departure thereirom, (the 2Sth,)
and no longer. His Instructions to leave
the country were imparrtve. He was
received at Vera Cruz with the usual
honors of salute, and accompanied by
the highest authorities of the city 20 the
city to the point of embarkation, another
salute being fred Immediately ON his de-
partnre.
Mr.. Slidell left Vera Cruz on the 30th
ultimo, on board the steam frigate Missis-
sippi, which, after landing her passen-
gers at the Balize, proceeded to Pensa-
cola.
The New Orleans Bee states that a
war with the United States appears TO be
popular in Mexico, General AMPUDIA,
commanding the army of operation "a
gainst Texas, had under him about three
thousand men, and was, when Mr.. SIi-
dell left Vera Cruz, at about ten DAYS
march from SaltiIIo. the place Of rendez-
yous. From this latter point the army is
to be marched to Matamoras. 1t will be
recollected that this is the army of whose
characterization we had an occount a
few DAYS ago. The mutiny, however,
being reconciled, the troops had proceed
cd on their march. The Bee says that
il has been assured that Gen. .Ampudi0
had positive orders not TO begin hostif-
lies.
In regard to the internal affairs ofMex-
leo the Bulletin has the following:
ssThe Government of Parades was con-
sidered very insecure. Some of the pa
pers, advocating republican views in OPP
position to the monarchial doctrines Ell |
TIEmPo, openly advocate the recall of
Santa Anna, and the Government is pow
erless to enforce its decree prohibiting dis
cussions oil that nature. 1t was believed |
that the Government, if acting on its con-
victlons, would readily have recognised |
the mission of Mr.. SIidell, but Paredes
having raised himself to power by pro-
fessions Of extreme opposition to the u
nited States, and ambitious men and fac |
tons watching him on all sides, he dared |
not exhibit any symptom of faltering.-
Gen. Aimonte, from his talents, position,
and ambition. it is believed, had been
one of the most troublesome persons a.
mong those who assisted the new Gov
ernment to power, and as means Of get
ting him out of the way he had been ap- |
pointed on nilsson to Great Britain
Some difficulty had at first occurred in
procuring means for an outfit sufficient to |
induce him to accept the place. This, |
however, had been arranged, and, previous
to the sailing Of the Mississippi. he had
arrived as far as Jalapa on his way to the
seacoast. Doubts were expressed at
Vera Cruz, however, wheth er Almonte |
would actually embark on this mission. |
1t was thought that he contemplated
new revolution of the Government, and |
not improbable that he would seek to
commence the movement in Vera
Cruz"