New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-12-04
at,,c of Af,nir. in Mexico.

The Washington Union Preiaccs It's translation
OF several articles from the Mexican journals ci the
latest dates with the following remarks
The following TRANSACTIONS from Mexican Journals re
Gently received at the Navy Department may throw
some light upon the present condition oil Mexico and
spon the causes OF the late changes in the administration
Of the Government Senior Rejon, the late Minister of
Foreign Affairs il Will be rccolccted was one OF the few
chosen friends who accompanied SANTA Anna on MS re-
turn TO Mexico from Punishment lie had been Secfc-
tary of Foreign Affairs Immediately previous to the
pusion Of Santa Anna and received tie same Offices al
Ter his return Ii would have been naturally supposed
therefore that the most friendly relations existed be-
tween them and previous 10 his late dismissal, Keon
exhibited letters written 10 him by Santa Anna IRON
San Louis Potosi OF the most friendly tenor, dcprcca.
ting the idea of his (Reions removal from office and
ccusurine tue OF Salss the acting President Yet
1, would appear OF the articles translated be
lew that other letters had been written 10y Santa Anna
OF u different purpott
The present division OF parties appears be into jed
eyalistos prOs (pure cderaliste modGcdos and mon.
Grcsos The dGlists the reverse o. the party OF
the same name this country md In fact the demo
crats of Mexico the opponents OF strong central gov
ernment and the advocates OF the constitution oil Si
which erected the former departments OF Mexico into
sovereign and independent States governed by state
legislatures like our This radical change in the
form of government in Mexico was effected by the hb
cra party--the admirers OF our own form OF govern
ment and institutions Santa Anna was formerly one OF
The leaders OF that party. hut subsequently deserted IT,
and Joined the party OF the priesthood and friends oil
strong central government in union with whom he sue
cccded in overthrowing the Constitution OF 1874 On
his recent return from punishment ne found necessary
70 renew his declarations OF adhesion 10 the federal con
stitution of 1924 but the recollection OF his former
.reechery doubt still, fresh in the minds OF the old
uuG consistent advocates OF that constitution who are
watching his prcscn, with suspicion and anxiety
The ugoderdios the conservatives OF the country
Among the m,pdrqiSdS are no doubt comprised ho on
ly the declared advocates OF nonaichal government
but all the friends OF strong central government, and
the church party generally
The recent dismissal OF RECON appears 70 have been
the result of popular umults which took place In The
city OF Mexico the l4h and 18Th OF October last An
account that of the 10Th OF October is contained III
the translation below from the Fcderssto turo paper
the interest OF Reop These iunuIts were attributed
y each Marty to the secret Vaccinations OF the other
by the cdeialists the modcraios and monarchists
Und rice rsd According 10 statements IN the moderate
papers the tuulults occasioned by an apprehen
sion among the citizens Of McNico that the city would
CO sacked by the popusce and this apprehension was
excited by an editorial srclc which appeared some
time ago the official paper the . lhsrio h'nans 10
:he wealthy citizens Of Mexico that II they did not con
tribute freely toward the expenses OF the war the PEG
PIE nigh, find out where their money was hid seize
upon and carry il TO the troops who were nehting Tor
tue country From the extract given below IRON th,
Don Simphco, IL appears that Rcon was the author OF
this article.
Under circumstances Santa Anna can oicourse
show decided leaning in favor OF any OF the parties
INTO which Mexico divided so long, however as his
friend Auontc makes Of the administration, parr
cular in the Important post OF Minister OF War; and we
see in the Mexican papers before continuation OF
sent as Minister London il may be presumed that the
proceedings Of the Government conformity with
Santa Annas wishes and that he therefore approved
sssen;ed TO the dismissal of Heon Notwithstanding the
tenor of his letters the latter In fact Santa Auua
policy as well as his inclination in the existing state OF
things must De 10 keep on good terms Win the real GOV
errors of the coun,ry-thc observation-disclosures in his
manifesto issued Immediately after his landing al era
Cruz he declared tina, time had undermined the power
of The directors of consciencesa declaration MADE no
doubt to hull the suspicious now resey eNc'eS % MS
saeni!es among the tederslists.