The national whig., 1847-07-03

Intercepted Dispatches &c., &c.
The steamship Palmetto, Capt Smith, arriv-
ed on the 24d, ult, at New Orleans, from V.
Cruz, having sailed thence on the 18th inst
She touched at Tampico on the 2oth and Bra
zos Santiago on the 2ist inst.
An express from Puebla, by the route Of
Cordova, had arrived at Vera Cruz, announc.
| ing that Gen. Scott commenced his march upon
the city OF Mexico, on the 10th ins
We hear not word more says the New
Ofeans Picayune, in regard to the overures for
peace said to'have been made TO Gen Scott
That he marched on the 10Th we have not the
least doubt.
Another express had arrived at Vera Cruz
from .Ialapa, which announces that all the sick
had lef, there on the 18th inst. for Perote un-.
der small escort Col Childs was to leave
the following day with all the garrison. Gen.
EShields would accompany him. The road be-
tween Jalapa and Pueba is represented as free
from guerrilla parties Of any kind.
About one thousand troops left Vera Cruz
on the 18th instant, under the command Of
Maj. General Pillow, to join the army Of Gen,
Scott
| The Spanish renegade named La Vega, who
lately repaired to Vera Cruz in company with
the yeracous Col. Mata from this city, is rep
resented to us as already in command Of strong
guerilla party.
BY the express from Jaapa we have no in
l
telIigcnce Of Geu. CadwalIader, as the rider
came by circuituous route to avoid the pre-
datory parties on the road.
BY this arrival we have received papers from
the city of Mexico Of the 9th, nh, 9th, and OH
Of June. 4>
Santa Ana still remains in power. His re
| sgnaiion we presume was withdrawn; Tor il is
inlimaten that majority OF Congress was anx-
ious TO accept it, His administration, in con
sequence Of this feeling in Congress, has en-
Grely changed its policy and thrown itself into
the arms of the p,ros One great section Of
the p,oos, however, is not concliated by this
movement the adherents OF Gomez Farias
and Gen. Almonte still continue their opposi-
sition to the Administration. Senor Reon, the
former friend Of Farias, is said to be the main
support Of Santa Ana's administration, altho'
he holds no public office. He is denounced as
man without principle, a trucker, &c.
II is represented that opinions were never
more divided in the capital than at present
No party seems TO have decided upon what
course to take. AT one time tue puros and the
moderados appear inclined to unite upon dis
solution of Congress, and leave everything in
the hands OF Santa Ana; and then again the
puos talk Of recalling the absent members OF
their party, and Of having working majority
to carry their measures. In the mean time q
/ quorum of Congress cannot often be collected.
Such confusion and anarchy never before ex
listed in the city Of Mexico, by the admission
Of all.
] An important financial measure Of Anaya's
administration has been summarily abrogatcd
by Santa Ana, in deiersnce, as lie says, to pub.
lie opinion. This has led TO the resignation of
! Senor Baranda, who was not consulted as 10
the repeal of the measure. Senor Lalragua
was then nominated in his place as head Of the
State Department, but this appointment gave
dissatisfaction 10 the puros, who demonstrated
against it.
! Gen. Almonte was still in prison, nor are we
able to'learn anything more definite as to the
nature OF his offence, his trial not having yet
come on.
The State of chihuahua voted unanimously
for Gen. Santa Ana for President. The votes
were to be opened on the 18th of the present
month.
We hnd no mention made of the measures
taken for the defence OF the capital. The pa
pers say that Gen. Scott pretended to his troops
that they would march into Mexico on the
5lh instant, but that this was mere boast III
order to keep up the spirits Of his men lha
! lie was in no condition TO move, lacking rein
, forcements.
Letters from Puebla to the capital repreSen
) Gems. Scott and Worth as saying that if SAINT;
) Aud has charge of the defence of the city 0
) Mexico, they will be able to take it with tn,
loss of two or three hundred men only bu
: that il Bravo or Valencia command, il will
cost them more dear.
The Government is urged by letters from
4 Pucba and its vicinity to fall upon Scott, now
: he is weak, and crush him. They say he ha
0 really but a little over 5000 men, though ht
e preends to have 1000. They seem TO dreae
lest Gen. Taylor should proceed 10 join Gen
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