Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-09-03
From the Washington Union.
FROM THE HOME SQUADRON.

Letters from Commodore Conner of as late date
as the 30th July, have been received at the NAVY
Department
The crews Of the different ships of the squadron
continue healthy, with the exception of case or
two of scurvy.
The Porpoise arrived at Vera Cruz on the 18th
OF July. The Petrol reached that port on the 2lst
after passage Of q days from New York and
the BOnto arrived on the 2Sth.
On the morning of the 25th, before daylight
NIdshlpman Wingate PiIsbury, of Maine, and Mi
chael Finn. seaman, both of the steamer Missis-
slPPl, Were drowned by the upSetng of the launch
of that vessel. Neither of the bodies, has been re
covered.
town in the neighborhood of Jalapa, had pro-
nounced against the government of Paredes, and in
favor of Santa Ana and federalism. One OF the
chiefs was the secretary of legation to Alrnonte
when Minister to France. The principal chief,
Jose Arrlago, is particular friend of Santa Ana
and Is said to be man of energy and ability. At
first the movement was considered of little impoT-
lance; but 1t has since increased in consequence,
and from present appearances there is be-
lieve that 1t will become general throughout the
department of Vera Cruz.
Intelligence had also been received at Vera Cruz
as late as the 2s from Mexico, of importance.
The government troops sent to quel the insurrec-
ton in Jalisco have been totally defeated at Gada
lajara by the pronunciados, and their COMMANDER
General Arevao killed. The departments OF
Quere!aro and Zacatecas have pronounced against
the government, but not, as is supposed in connex-
ion with Santa Ana.
Except with portion Of the army, it is said that
this gentleman is not popular in the country The
ederailsts have confidence in his present profess
sions and without their aid, it is believed he could
not sustain himself at the head of the government
for any length of time, if his friends could sue
coed in having him recalled.
IL is difficult to conjecture what effect these
events may have our relations with Mexico
Should they lead to change of government
which is not lnprobable--the party coming into
power Will likely offer proposals of peace, as we
learn from source deserving of credit that such is
the desire of many of the most influential men i'm
Mexico. A close blockade of the coast, however.
and vigorous prosecution Of the war, seem the
most obvious means of bringing them to terms.
On the list July Congress passed law grant
ing commissions to privatecrs. Avarado, Xecoluta
Iaspam, and Sote La Marina. have been declared
ports OF entry. These ports will be included among
those already blockaded
Gen. Bravo declined acting as president of the
republic ON his arrival at Mexico Congress. how
ever, refused his resignation and he has since ac-
cePtcd the appointment. Gen. Paroles was 20 have
left Mexico on the 9th for the northern frontier-
1t is generally supposed he will not take that direc-
ton. IL is stated that some regiments amounting
in all TO fourteen hundred men. have marched from
the city II is believed they were intended TO rein
force Gen. Arevalloa at Guadalajara.
"UNITED STATES SHIP CUMBERLAND.
"Of Vera Cruz, July 30. 1876
."SIR: Shortly after closing my letter of the 18th
instant, the Cumberland, Potomac, and two OF the
schooners, sailed from Green island for the purpose