Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-25
Nov. "a
From the N. Orleans Times, Nov. II.
Late and Important from uexic

The brig Hsyne. Capt Williams arrived here yesterday
from Havana, bringing usual files OF papers from
that port 10 the 9Th inst On the previous day. the 9th
the British steamer Tay, arrived Havana from Tampico
and Vera Cruz, with 1868 900 in specie The Toy left
the last named port the LIST inst and brought full files Of
papers from the city OF Mexico the 9th ut and from
Vera Cruz TO the 3st We have thus been put posses
sion Of intelligence the latest dates which were
dispatched from those quarters Of unusually i'm
portant and interesting nature. and SHALL therefore,
tract very largely from them in order 10 place readers
IN position To Judge correctly Of the progress Of affairs in
Mexico and the changes that still threaten that distracted
country, from the ultra ambition OF its leaders and the
wreched character Of its population. Although the date
OF the latest paper from the city o Mexico does reach
higher than the 9Th ult have yet had opportunity
OF seeing letters received this city that capital Of
the 29th which record Of These wo
shall put seTiafin.
SANTA ASSA-Ofcia information had been received at
the city OF Mexico from Santa Anna, that he daily
cenuang larger force at San Luis de Poosi; then
announced as being about 200 900 In private letters
to his friends in tho capital Santa Anna stated that when
all his measures complete, he would forthwith march,
at the head OF his army TO Gen Taylor and his troops
whom he had doubt of crushing, annihating. After
the realization OF this anticipated success. he would pro.
ceed TO the city OF Mexico, and unscupnousy put down
the Federal party, Of whom he in dread
for ever. IL his intention then proclaim himself
Dictator and govern the country by his despoic will,
ns the sole Of destroying the factions which had been
preyng on the Republic since the dawn Of her ndepen-
dence, and thus establishing something like permanent
tranquility amongst his counIymen
TANncO.-We have received dates from Tnmpico 10 the
24h ult. Letters that the following day. the
25th the whole Of tho troops garrison there
uate the place and take up the line Of msch for San Luis
de Potos whittier they ordered for the purpose Of
forming junction with the main body Of the Mexican for
under Santa Anna. The citizens Of Tampico, in view
Of the deencelsss state Of the town. and the dread
tile visit from our land and iorces leaving in
great numbers Entire families had removed into the int.
ro and the greatest seemed prevail there
Tampico WILL therefore, most probably fall into hands,
without cur striking blow.
DFHoULTY BETWEEN SANTA ANA AID CEN SALAs-On
the 20 ult intelligence, reached the city Of Mexico that
the government Of the Department Of San LUIS de Poios
had passed decree the 22d acknowledging Sonta Anna
Dictator be ecOgn zed Chief OF the Republic decar
ing the office Of President al interim vacant that no in
dvdul should DO invested with that dignity except under
tho orders, by the nomination Of SANTA Anna himself
The people San LUIS do Polosi had terato
in their dislike to Salas from his late Of the forced
loan This created quite panic among tho members Of
the administration. Gen. Saas, the President ad interim
who doomed himself the object Of the particular cnmy Of
santa Anna aud the authors u the Decree fed rom the cap
ita tnking with him escort detachment ri roopsrom
the guJn end took refuge Tor time IN Jacubaya Santa
Annas residence when At the seat NJ government Hero he
published several proc1maons, addressed 10 the whole
nauou poesung that he bad ever been cordial IN hi.
operations with Santa Anna and sincerely approved Of ho
attf's elevation 20 the supreme authority Another YER
zion Of this affair BE- in the Havana paper the DiariO
| dsiI Marina. correspondent writes that schsm had
broken out in the Mexican Cabinet, regarding tho policy
Of bsnshng certain individuals FOR their political opinions
and tho necessity Of carrying into effect tho laws recently
formed regarding public worship and the properly Of the
clergy Gomez Eanns. the Finance Minister, and Rcon,
tho Minister Of JUSTICE both violent iedeass, urged these
two with crest peftinseity General Salas
ained BY Pachsco, the Minister Of Justice resisted
unwilling have such and unpopular
acts. lnrgues then sent foot 10 inspire Santa
/ Anna with fears and suspicions Of General 9alas.
One or two attempts II s said were made 10 assassnato
tho latter when he led 70 Tacubaya. Alarmed these
Discussions 10 the Capital Santa Anna addressed
muni5son 10 the Executive Government recalling Saas
TO sense Of his duy, and disappearing strongly Of his
leaving tho city. Saas then returned tho 29ih and
having made his peace with Santa Anna formaly dis
missed Rejon from Office, appointing IN his siead Senior
Bafagua young who is already distinguished by
hs talents and the moderation Of his political character
Senior Cortna hiss also been Displaced In the Governor
ship q the Federal District Of Mexico, by Don Jose L.
Villam Senior Psoheco superseded In his Office Of
Minister Of Justice BY Don r. L. Guerrero
While ihess misorsblo disputes, inueuos. and private
aniuositss raging IN the bosom Of the
while the Of psrty fodersss end modersstwsTe
aetsng the RECONSTRUCTED bsrk Of Government, almost 70
dissolution, the Pesee Of the metropolis endangered BY