Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-07-11
Mexican Affairs.

our late Consul at Vera Cruz, (who
sailed from that city in the United
States steamship Mississippi on the
soth of May,) The following intelli-
gence in relation to the affairs of Mex
leo:
"Mr. Dimond informs us that San
ia Ana's arrival was daily expected by
MANY persons in Vera Cruz, and that
the country was ripe for his reception.
4 plan of new revolution had been
published, based upon the the Consti-
tuition of 1927, upon which it was sup
posed that the Federal and the Santa
Ana parties would unite. The Feder-
alists were unable to make head against
the Government by themselves; but
when Joined by Santa Ana's adherents
the success OF the two combined could
be scarcely doubted. In this plan the
Texas question was slurred over
nothing being said about it. Mr.. Di-
mond thought it quite probable that
Santa Ana and Almote would arrive
at Vera Cruz by the next steamer from
Havana-this, however, was doubted
by some well-informed parties.
The period for the general cleo
ton had passed, and it was not thought
that a sufficient number of Congress
men were elected to form a quorum.
Paroles is waiting for the meeting of
Congress to get permission to leave the
seat of Government at the head Of
10000 avowedly for the Rio
Grande-but the better opinion SEEM
ed to be that this force was designed
for his own protection.
"The death of the Archbishop was
a heavy blow to the monarchical par
ty. Upon his death bed the ambitious
prelate regretted that his life could not
be spared to assist in consumating the
schemes of that faction. With him
the hopes of the monarchists have died.
"The Departments are pronounc-
ing against Paroles in every direction.
His heavy demands upon the churches
and the States have rendered him more
unpopular than before. 1t is not tho'I
he can maintain his power for any
considerable length of time.
"Mr. Dimond relates one or two
circumstances which are extremely
credible to Gen. Bravo, who is in
command Of the forces at Vera Cruz
Shortly after the breaking out of hos
tilities a council of war was held, a,
which it was voted to seize the Amer
lean vessels then in port as prizes. -
But Gen. Bravo would not abide by
this decision. He allowed several yes
sells to depart with heavy cargoes, be-
cause, as he said, " they had entered
the port in good faith, and they should
be allowed to depart in good faith.
"When Mr.. Dimond got on board
of the Mississippi there were several
Mexican vessels anchored under the
guns of the squadron, taken as prizes.
Upon being told of the liberal conduct
of Gen. Bravo, Capt. Gregory releas-
ed the vessels, and sent them into port
with letter to Gen. Bravo, stating as
reason for his so doing that he had al
lowed American vessels to depart I'M
molested from Vera Cruz. Gen. Bra
vo sent an answer to Captain Greg
DRY the next day, under flag of truce.
In this note which we have seen, Gen.
Bravo disclaims any title to praise Tor
his conduct upon the score of mag
nanimity, but modestly places his ac-
tons upon the broad ground of nation
al lew and sanctity of private property
belonging to innocent parties. In this
connection, too, we may mention that
Mr.. Dimond received every attention
and courtesy from Gen. Bravo and the
Collector Of Vera Cruz prior to his de-
parture.
"Recruiting for the army was going
on at Vera Cruz; but only few men,
and those of the lowest sort, were
found willing to enlist. In the city OF
Mexico, Government expresses arrived
frequently from the army; but, as no.
thing Of their contents were allowed to
transpire OF late, the impression was
that the Mexicans had met with disas-
ter.
In regard to the large English
squadron 10 the Pacific, Mr.. Dimond is
of the opinion that these vessels had
been sent out with reference to the Or
egon question. He does not think it
probable that they have anv instruc-
lions respecting the war witt. Mexico
or the seizure Of California in conse-