The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-10

Later and Highly Impsrtant from Msxase.
We have now received Ill our letters and papers,
brought by the Ann Louisa, from Vera Cruz, and
are highly grated to find the following letter among
! our corresl ondence.
This despatch, written al the latest moment, Is
from gentleman who has long resided in Mexico,
and who perfectly understands the history OF poll
tics in that unsettled country. The views, there
fore, thrown into letter by him, are Of consdera-
BILE value, particularly at this moment
It will be perceived thatthe efforts ofthe English,
to prevent the annexation Of California to this Union,
have already assumed tangible shape.
VERA Cruz, Dec. Is, 1845.
The interest you take in Mexican affairs has ex-
cited much speculation in this city and assume the
sent state ofthin9s here-feeling that in your widely
circulating Herald, the views that entertain will
do much to rouse sympathy for this Inflated coun-
The news that we receive from the metropolis Is
of very contradictory character. The American
Minister has left for the seat OF government but
fear he will be able to do little, in the present state
people and their timid President, Gen. Herrera, fear
that the United States troops at Corpus Christi may
invade the country, and notwithstanding the sth was
an undercurrent in his favor particularly among the
English. do not doubt that there 10 scheme on
foot to destroy the hopes Of the United States on the
California question, as II Is rumOred mere that En-
| gland will 0utbd her in any event.
There is q soreness felt by Great Britain at her
being out-generalled In the Texas annexation and
California she il determined have at all hazards
The rumor is rife here that the British Minister has
made some advances on this subject; and emissaries
of that government well stationed, and keep the
whole country under their surveillance. Will the
United States see European interference carried to
this extent, and people conquered Dy the anaconda
folds of her unequalled diplomatic skill And
these folds daily Tightening around this republic,
until the last vestige OF her freedom Is lost in con-
quest or kingdom. Even prince OF the house
OF Bourbon has been mentioned as means OF con-
clliating France to England's ideas OF making a
good mouthful Of this rich empire for them both.
The United States can now show herself worthy
of her high destiny, in contendng tor her rights In
these matters Of great importance to the civilized
world. II is, however, my firm belief that General
Paredes this reaches you, will have established
speak Of hs being infavor ofthemhave forgotten his
denunciatory pronunciamento,. that he issued from
Zacatecas when the Dictator gave them the control
OF the mint in that department
Gen. Paroles was at San Luis Potosi at the latest
dates and several of the journals Of the capital
that he has intention Of declaring agalnst
| the government but this think a mere ruse de
gaerTe on the part OF those journals, as many an
one understands how to manage them. All Is in
quietude here.
Mount Orizaba looms up like a guardian angel
above the town ; and San Juan d'Uloa is quietly
guarding the city-which, by the way, is most
poetical looking fortress.
{ long to know why our squadron has been remov
ed, for we Americans felt SO proud when 1t was
here.
| shall write you by the next vessel. Your Herald
is often quoted by the papers. Send the latest mum.
bers to me. Yours, ITURBIDR.
P. Sit is thought, by some men Of influence
here, that the American minister would find Genl
Paredes better man to treat with G he should sue
ceed) than President Herrera. ! understand the
Secretary of the American legation has left, bear
er of dispatches to the government of the United
States Our business affairs (Or cannot call 1t
diplomacy strike me as being too publicly carried
on but, slr, "a word to the wise 10 sufficient"
NKwsCRoM TKxAs.-Advices from Galveston to
the % ut, have been received at New orleans.
/ The arrival of young Audubon, son of the great
naturalist is announced in the Texas papers
letter from Corpus Christi, dated the 18th ult
From four to SIX vessels arrive daily at Corpus
Mexican traders feel secure and come here in large
numbers always leaving the specie for what they carry
Four Of the finest horses belonging to the company Of
Cept Bell were stolen the night Of 9Th inst The COM
| be recaptured.
propahls choice q u Senators Legislature.
Gen. Thomas J. Green candidate for election from
the western congressional district
Gen. Houston II defining his position in Houston.
destructive nre took place 10 the town Of San Angus
tine on the Sd inst The principal sufferer !: Col g.
The loss il variousy estimated at from ten to twenty
thousand dollars.
Clarksvis, Red River county general froc, in the
way Of ssghriding was the immediate results rare
Joseph simms was executed on the 2sth ult, in the
town Of Shelby ville for the murder of James Tut
The business prosperity and population Of the city Of
has advanced aleast hundred per cent within the last
two months.
I Texas.
Col Allen, Of the I'd dragons, was buried on the 7th
The La Grange Inteuiseneer has accounts from the
I west up to the 18th Dscember all was quiet The
German colony on the Guadaoupe had become better
satisfied with their location and improving tn cir
village with great deal Of care and earnestness.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 80, ls45
The Mdrkas-Efect Of the Foreign Neics-1 The
Var Feeling heatricas, &C., &c.
A forced temporary absence from the busy haunis
Of men, has prevented me from communicating
with you for several days past; but happily, until
yesterday there has been 80 little Of interest stir
ring, that there's nothing lost.
The markets-for commercial matters are looked after
frst-l believe, have been in toerably fair condition
since my last until yesterday when the from
the wser which arrived early in the morning put every
thing at stand still and had beneficial eject upon
the msrcanals csnnunity other than TO mshs fsses
little longer, and shakes Of the head and sghs little
frequent Owing to the sats q the water in the
rivers which e still very low, the arrivals have been
small bat bales of cotton having arrived up last
night for three days The sales during period
have been small not exceeding 5000 balsssxported,
l4,el7-on hand at the present time, l04,700.
On Monday . runner was started that the gentleman
who travels with carpet bag, had arrived and holders
very much afraid Of being done for that up to
quite late hour In the day they refused 70 sell at old
rates. and but about 500 bales changed hands in the
whole course Of the day. Whether the gentleman had
arrivsd can't say the morning the news arriv
cd Such an effect did It have upon holders and pur
chessrs that but 100 bales sold and reduction
Of cent pound.
The present state Of affairs in England and the posi-
ton inwhich stand at the present time with that coun
try cannot but seriously affect the cotton trade;
at present impossible to say what will be the result
war with England must be disastrous those engaged
In it, we'll to those in the tobacco trade Though II