Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-12-03
Published every ThuNday.]
Very Late from Mexico.


The news Of Santa Annas arrival at San Luis Potosi.
which gave the other day. least premature He
did not reach there I'LL the slh Of October.
We anBex his letter announcing his arrival:
iLIBERArIsG Amir OF THE RKPrBLIc,
Headquarters, San Luis, Oct 10, 1876.
On the evenng Of the slh inst arrived this capital.
accompanied by my staff and established therein the
Headquarters Of the Army Of Operations destined repel
the unjust invasion made upon the Republic by the Army
Of the United States Of the North.
have the pleasure Of saying to your Exceency that
my entrance into this State made amidst the eongrat-
ulatiOns Of masnanmous people, who have ceased to
bestow upon profuse marks of consideration and the
remark will apply the authorities and public func-
tionaries Of ell classes.
Obige me by communicating these facts to his Excel
ency, the General charged with the supreme executive
power, and accept Of my consideration and
esteem. God and Liberty.
ANTONIO LoPEz DE SANTA ANNA.
To the Secretary Of War;
One Of the first Of the willy generalssimo was TO
supply himself with funds This he did very eflectuay
by seznz upon conducta of specie thereby getting hold
Of two millions Of dollars. His pretexr was that was
unsafe forward this large amount Of money the sea
in the of sars He gave receipts
tho money, and his individual bonds fer its restoration
But while Santa Anna on his way 10 San Luis he
back from Queretaro. the Sd of October fol-
lows; The disaster encountered Monterey is not
great al first thought Our troops have left for
Saltilo and have already occupied the principal points of
the Sierra So far from the troops having become demon
aized am assured that great enthusiasm prevails among
them Their has the enemy according TO in
contesiabIe evidence, than fifteen hundred men,
Our artillery we'll managed and is said that The
enemy believe il served by French officers
about to unfold all character, with the
gy which hablua TO me, and the Americans will very
succumb. or shall to exist" Upon copying
this tfusion of Santa Anna the Dario breaks forth
May Heaven crown with the most brilliant results the
patriotism of this ilustrous child of his country whom
ardent desire TO return to the capital covered with
glory"
We for the frst time learn what fruits the Mexicans
derived from the seizure OF mails Marin Intended
for Gen. Taylor az Monterey. Among the multitude of
papers forwarded by Ampudia to Santa Anna and the
Government, find letter from Secretary of War
Mr. Marcy to General Taylor revealing the design upon
Tampico and San luis Polosi. ~ g ~
! The Letter is dated Washington, Sept 3D. and though
account Of the contents of the letter will be old
story Washington may say here that the design of
the Secretays letter is obtain Gen. Tayors opinion
rather than to dictate line Of proceedings for him. lie
is told what the Government has thought Of doing and
asked what he thinks about it.
The Government refers to him for information upon
various pontsas TO the diff uties Of his own ADVANCE
whether he deems advisable continue his march upon
San Luis Potos and various kindred topics The letter
pusues It's inquiries IN the most respectful terms deieTng
it to the better Judgment of Gen. Taylor but of course
dscoses plans, the number OF troops intended 10 be
used against Tampco, and other general particulars
The letter Of General Ampudia covering Mr. Marcy's
despatch contains singular paragraph, it, in haste
we rightly sppehend IT, II is TO the following effect -
Every moment which passes confirms my idea of the
immense advantages have gained from fighting four
consecutive days Monterey since the enemy enter
tans great respect for the Mexican soldier and American
blood flowed with such profusion, that from The Generals
of fhe enemy came he suggestion Of arnisfice Of
eht tceess, which dsarms, great part OF his
regular troops"
Since writing the above we have seen another positive
assertion made the authority of Ampudia that the idea
of the armStice suggested By American officers and
the Mexicans are led to presume was suggested by them
because the part Of regulars cut TO pieces
at Monterey.
The Mexican accounts Of the battles of Monterey are
than have been published in the United
States. AS matter of necessity, they praise very highly
the vaor OF our troops and they insist upon the obstnscy
and gallantry of the defence.
The movements Of Gen. Worth on the west side Of the
described very brilliant One fort taken by
Gen. Worth is said have been taken and taken three
several mes-once by Gen. Meja the point of the bay
onet capturing al the time 800 Americans and eight
pieces of Artillery Some Of their first accons declared
that Gen. Worth killed.
i From Sallo Gen. Ampudia wrote TO his Government
demanding investigation Of his conduct before and
all their say that they refused to capiiuate unit,
agreed to salute their flag, and then they boast osen
tatiousy that the Americans did fact salute their flag
Before the two months armsce expires, the Mexicans
count confidently that Santa Anna will have an army
around him which will prevent any further advance o.
Gen. Taylor.
On the morning Of the 18th of October rumor was
circulated in the city of Mexico that bataions of hs
National Guard designed TO issue pronunciamento the
object Of which the reins of government from
Gen. Saas the ground that he aiming to perpetu
ate his power and intended to seize upon the property
the commercial classes
This followed by another Of dissensions il
the Cabinet threatening the stability Of the Government
The multitude assembled in crowds about the palace ant
at last Gen. Saas, accompanied by Senior Gomez Faras
appeared and addressed the people, endeavong sOoh
and quiet them
The excitement subsequently took new turn. Seno
Cortina, the Governor of The Federal Dstrct of Mexico
was said to have given notice to the merchants that h
could longer the security of their properly
The warehouses of the merchants fact closed il
some quarters and the owners il was said, arnns
themselves in order to protect their property.
This led again 10 the assemblage of hrongs of peop
deeply anxious TO learn the facts and Gen. Saas and Seno
Farias again saisd forth and addressed the Anpa
succeeded IN dispensing them quietly All this comnotioI
attributed by the papers in favor of the Government
the ntrigues of the monarchists.
The Church is roundy berated for avoring the design
OF the monarchsts. The motives of the clergy were
their dread lest the Government should seize upo
their revenues to carry on the against the Unite
States. We find unequivocal indications in the paper
that such seizure would be very natural and usfiabl
measure on the part of the Government.
An express arrived at Vera Cruz the 2ls uIt whic
announced that during the night Of The 18th there
another alarm in the capital similar 10 that of the IAN
which queted however, like that of the 14th afe
: some moments Of convulsion.
Subsequently, to this latter difficulty Senior Corina
f in bis resignation Of his post His letter dated the I'D
October. The newspapers promise that he will follow
his resignation with expose of his motives for taking
step which was regarded very critical in the then exist
n ing state Of affairs.
q We may well mention in this connection tina Rejo
subsequently resigned his portfolio We do not klov hi
: motives, but it indicates farther disafEection.
: The Mexicans have received intelligence that jo'
eminent about TO send vessels Of larger class az
= Vera Cruz This led to an immediate call upon h
a If he cit