Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-04-23
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO AND TEXAS
RETURN OF Mr.. SIIDELL FROM MExICo

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rived off the mouth Of the Mississippi river on the
9th inst, from Vera Cruz. having ON board the
Hon. John Slideli, u. S. Minister to Mexico.
w. :. PaHott, Esq. Secretary of Legation, and
Mr. Robert Stuart, of the United States Navy.
The New Orleans papers state that Mr.. Slideli
was finally refused by the Mexican, Government
10 be received as Minister PlenipoientiaIy, or in
any capacity other than commissionar for the
arrangement alone Of questions growing ont Of
the annexation of Texas. Mr.. Slidell, therefore.
on being refused recognition in the capacity in
which he had been sentby his government, would
not treat OF any other terms of admission, broke
up the legation, and has returned home.
WIN regard to the internal affairs Of Mexico,
'hey are represented to be in as unsettled state
as eVcr.-Ihe Government of Paroles was con.
sloereo very insecure. Some Of the papers advo-
eating Republican views in opposition to the
monarchlcal doctrines of Ell TEMPO, openly adj
vocate the recall of SANTA ANNA, and the Gov
eminent is powerless 10 inforce The decree pro-
hibiting discussions Of that nature.
The Government would readily have recognize
eo Mr.. Slidell, but had not the frmness to resist
the excitement which prevailed against this ceun-
Try by the factions which rule Mexico. All 10
confusion, and what faction may ultimately tri-
umph, 1t is impossible TO predict. Gen. Almonte,
whose talents and ambition were held in dread,
mas oeen sent on a mission TO Great Britain. AL.
'nough there exists no strong disposition to roy
atty, foreign influence is warmly at work, to eli.
ex0neHs
ate himself fiom popular odium, has been forced
10 announce himself republican, by formal proc
lamation.
MIR. Siidell was imperativey ordered to leave
the country. This occasioned the deepest alarm
at vera Cruz, as indicative Of immediate HOSTILE
ties.
The Galveston News furnishes the following
additional, Interesting intelligence:
Inc enemy, who have been reported as in read.
mess TO dispute the march Of Gen. Taylor,s army,
seem to have entirely disappeared on his ap.
proach. The only opposition of any consequence
ne experienced was at the Little Colorado, where
Mexican officer, with about $50 mounted men,
threatened to fire upon him if he attempted 10 cross
the stream, stating that such were his positive
orders, and that Mericans kne,c no fear. The ar
tillery was immediately ordered up, and tho
troops formed and commenced fording in perfect
order, the water being nearly to their arm-pits.
whereupon the gallant Mexican prudently retreat.
ed without executing his positive orders. 80.
lie was previously met on the road by a nasty
OF 90 or 60 Mexicans, who informed Gen Tay-
ior That he must proceed further in that direc.
Hon. By order of Gen. +. the army opened, and
This party We're permitted to march through 10 the
rear, and then depart. When near Point Isabel.
dePutation OF about 40 men waited upon him
bearing proclamation and message from Gen.
MtJa, filled with threats, in the usual style of
gasconade, TO which the Mexicans are so partial.
Al TINS moment the flames caused by the burning
Il. Immediately dismissed the depuation, direct
ing them to inform Gen. Mejia that he would re-
ply 10 his message opposite Metamoras on Sa.ur.
day, the 2sth inst. Upon the arrival of Occupa-
tion' IN front of Metamoras, the Mexican forces
were drawn out on the opposite bank of the river.
making great display of martial music, with
lrumPets, bugles, &C., which mode of salutation
was duly !eciprocated in kind by a similar sourd-
ing of ,rumpets and drums from the American
lines. Thus ended the first days rencontro
between the two armies on the Rio Grande, with
IN two or three hundred yards of each other.
On the next morning, Goth. the American troops
discovered the Mexican artillery lining the oppo.
site bank and pointing directly into their camp,
whereuPon the American army moved their en-
camPment four miles below. This step was
doubtless taken by Gen. Taylor in order to avoid
every appearance of any disposition to commit
aggressions on the west bank of the river, and
maintain strictly the defensive character of his
operations. The most reliable statements repre-
sent the regular army in Metamoras to consist Of
1000 soldiers and 500 rancheros. The Mexican
citizens of the Rio Grande are said to be quite
disaftected towards their own Government and
secretly friendly to the American cause.