The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1846-06-26

\ vaha aud Mantanzas papers 70 Tue ioth IN
stant. From the Havana Diario de la
Marina Of tire OH inst, they translate the
following letter, which is later than the
advices from Vera Cruz brought by the
steamer Mississippi, at Pensacola:
Correspondence OF the Diario de la
Marina
VERA CRuz, June ], 1916.
Tie Consuls Of the Deuter nations have
protested against the blockade of this
part, declared on tha Goth Of last month
| by the commandant Of the United States
fleet, which allows only l5 days for foreign
vessels to leave the port. The principal
portion Of the American fleet is now al
Isle Verde, and The merlcan men.of-wa ar
St. Mary's and Falmouth, and asmall brig,
are cruising before Tampico.
Many families are leaving this city for
the interior. Weare now here as in 1888,
with the only difference that the Castle is
| in better conditions.
After much delay the Congress OF the
alton had the first meeting Oh the 9Th,
Senior Bus.amente (the ex,presidenD be-
| ing appointed President of the same, and
II is generally believed that Parades will
be elec ed lega President ofthe Republic.
1t is SAID that Paroles will march over
to Matamoras at the head of strong army,
the largest portion composedfrom the body
of troops called Reserve. The day for the
departure Of the army is fixed already, but
nobody knows it, Gen. Bravo will occu
py the Presidency ad inte rim.
The suspension Of payments continues,
and business remained in the worst condl-
ton. The government had called meet
ing for the purpose Of procuring resources, F.,
which | believe can hardly be obtained, {,
because the clergy is not able TO pay the
amount of 500 900 monthly, asked by the
government; and on the other hand the
actual condition of the several States is
not such as to expect from them any re-
sources.
Tie New Orleans Delta has letter from
its Pensacola correspondent, containing
Information received by the Mississippi,
from which we select the following inter.
esting items;
II is said that the situation Of our squad
ron in relation to the English, who have
increased theirs very considerably, is
somewhat precarious. 1t is rumored thai
as soon as the English hear Of the declara-
ton of war against Mexico, il will be the
signal for them to take possession of the
whole coast, and that it is their intention
TO do SO. II they do attempt it, look out
for hard knocks. Although Com Sloat's
squadron is diminished BY the return of
-9sa Ironsidcs home, he wills no doubt.
when joined by Capt. Stockton, give a
good account Of himself.
Dr.. Wood left Mazallan on the Both
April, aud made the journey to Vera Cruz
in thirty days, after being detained five
days on the road between San Bias and
Mexico. lie states that in travelling
through the country, (not being knowo,)
lie had frequent opportunities of convers-
ing with and hearing the Mexioans discuss
the war. There were various opinions
upon the subject-some IN favor Of carry
ing it on to any extent; others lukewarm
a nd rather disposed against Y. Those in
power seemed to be most atdent for its
for the purPoseof retaining
their Offices.
On the day of the sailing ohthe Missis.
sippi, as she was getting upsteam, the
barque Eugenia, Briscoe, of Few York,
lun the blockade. The sloop pf war Fal-
mouth pursued her, firing at ier without
effect: she got in port in safety, and ex-
ul,ingly displayed her flags. She is the
same barque that run the Frendi blockade.
She viii have to run the gauntlet coming
out, as every preparation is making to
take her. There is apother barque ex-
pected with powder, the squadIon Is keep
ing good look out for her. She must
have light heels TO get in If thy send the
Scmers after her.