The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-08

EXTRACTS FROM MEXICAN JOURNALS.

4 EXTRACTS FROM MEXICAN JOURNALS.
| The following official documents Of the Mexican
government, which we find translated in the New
Orleans Times are of some interest The LocOmoiOr
of the 10Th ult contains the following Mexican
sion of the attack upon Alvarado by Commodore
Conner
| PALACE OF THE NAnoSAL GoyERNMEsT,
| Mexico, August 2, 1886
With respect TO the late affair at Alyarado, in
| which few vessels, detached from the American
squadron bOmbarded that port, the Vara Cruz Loco
motor, of the 10th, contains the following Intelligence
| from Alyarado, dated the 9th. On the morning of
the 7th instant the whole of the eHemy's shps-of-
war stationed at Anton-Lizardo, appeared off the
| bar, which caused great alarm in the town. The
| battalion of militia, and almost every man OF the
| population, Immediately ran TO the fort, which is at
the bar intending defend the entrance of the river
At four D. m. the enemy's ships opened their fire,
but their shot, from frgae and steam ship, did not
hit the fort, going completely over il. Whilst their
larger vessels bombarded the fort, launch, with
| gun in it, approached 80 near the shore that the
crew were able 10 hail some few people who were
close by, little eminenee, but the latter only
| waited for their landing, they did not reply, when
| the launch began 10 fire, which returned with
spirit, none of men being hurt, they used an
elevation hard by for kind of parapet, or breast
work.
Gen Don Juan Soto behaved most CALAMITY in
the affair. He remained in the fort al the bar from
morning until 10 at night encouraging the militia
and other armed citizens. At that hour he returned
his quarters for little refreshment, but shortly
after returned with Don Joaquin Martinez, where
they both remained, actively employed, all night.
Gen. Soto directed all the operations. Amongst the
military who took part in the laborS Of the day,
were Selors Rodal Hernandez and Rios. The
enemy retired at night, and few hours after, the
Mexican steamboat Neptune, loaded with militia,
Il IL
ately for more men, whom she brought on the 9th,
IN the evening, bringing during her two trips re-
enforcement Of two hundred men, without reckoning
the officers, who are among the principal citizens Of
Tlacoalpan. The militia Of Cosamaloapam offered
their services and the steamer is gone thther being
| expected at Alvarado again on the 10th inst
The enthusiasm Of all ranks was remarkable
They can, however, only prove useful in case the
| enemy should disembark, but they cannot prevent
his entrance into the river, being without artillery
The only means we have to oppose him the
| brig Vera Cruzano and two gun boats, the only
| marine force at Alyarado.
On the 9th, five Of the enemy's vessels reappeared
Gen. Soto, and all under his command, exercise the
greatest vigilance.
No Communication had been received at Vera
| Cruz, from the general commanding at Alvarado.
We subjoiD the manifestoes, far we find
them yet published, both OF the insurgents in the
late revolutionary movement and Of the govern
ment We have already given the political "plan"
adopted by the insurgents of the city Of Mexico,
and sanctioned by the government:
| From the Restaurador, Mexico, Aug. 9, 1876.
Proclamation by the general-in-chef of the army,
| exercising supreme executive power.-"Jose Mari
ano de Salas, brgadier general and commanding the
free republican army, exercising supreme executive
power, TO all whom it may concern:
That having consummated most glorious revo-
luton, most conformable to the national will, in or
der preserve ORDER and for the purpose Of making
effective the full regeneration Of the republic so that
| in tranquility the defence Of the territory may be
duly organized, have thought it necessary to issue
the following decree:
Any one who shall attempt any alterations in
public order, with in hands shall disturb it,
shall be tried by authorities corresponding TO the
gravity and circumstances Of the offence. If he
| hold any public Office, he shall be dismissed, and
shall also be otherwise punished to the utmost rigor
| of the law, and made responsible with the whole of
his worldly for the injuries he may occasion,
| as well to the public as to individuals.
| Communications between his excellency General
Don Mariana Sales, commander Of the Instruction
airy forces in the citadel, and their exceencics Don
jose Joaquin Pesado and Genesal Don Ignacio Mo
ra.-The lberatng army: At daylight this morning
raised the standard Of instruction in the citadel,
with portion of this garrison, IN support OF the
plan which have the honor to forward to you, be-
leving to be the only of saving the liberty
and integrity of our territory hrst usurped by the
Texan colonist, and now invaded by the United
States of North merica. will not stop to explain
you the reasons of justice, policy, and public ext
gency, on which my proceedings founded, when
il is sufficient record the spontaneous enthusiasm
with which all the military bodies have seconded
| the voices of their companions IN arms, which
proves that the plan is not stained with interested
| personal motves-its only tendencies being to res
cue from anarchy an important portion of the hu-
man race.
| You yourselves if you will listen conscientious
ly to the voice of reason and patriotism, will con-
| fess that on our side the precious Of our
| national interests, whilst yours ranged the
mos, pernicious principles. If you desire proof
that do not deceive myself in these impressions,
| open your hearts sincerely to your subordinates,
when not dozen will be found to obey your orders.
Thus, the army will be saved from schism, and at
| the last moment the city of Mexico will be pre-
will assuredly happen if gun is fired, through the
obstinate blindness Of the few defenders of disor-
| ganzed government
| shall fail il my duty, and be recreant to human
ity, if the melancholy state of things existing
| in the city Of Mexico last much longer. | re-
solved for all, if your excelencies do not desist
| from opposing the most sacred of revolutions; and
| in virtue of this apprze you that shall proceed
| to attack you, if you do not as | hope, concur in
the plan proclaimed, protesting, in the face of the
| whole world, that you, and you alone, will be re-
sponsble for the evils which may ensue God and
| liberty. "
JOSE MARIANA SALAS.
CITADEL OF MEXICO, Aug. 4, 1916.
| OFFICE OF MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFrAIR.,
| GOVERNMENT, AND Police.
EXCELLENT SIR: | have communicated to the
l,,ca rcioino tha