Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-09-02
Latest from, Mexico.

New Orleans papers of the 18th publish further
important Mexican documents, among which are two
circulars, bearing date on the 9Th and 18th of July,
from Pueblo, the Mexican Minister of Foreign
Affairs the Governors of the different States which
considered by the Pcayune the latest and best
exposition of Santa Annals views.
The first abounds in fusome Panegyrics of Santa
Anna, and declaring his whole aniecedent life con-
tnued scene of glory; aud that his name is indssolu
bly, connected with The history OF this war. 1t denies
that be has any understanding with the Americans
any pau of preparations for making peace; but that
he is listening only the dictates of the peace party
and the wishes of the Legislatures and Governors of
States, before encounterlug the enemythat they may
all have their share of the honors of a victory.
The second circular intimales that the whole civil
lied world is favorable 10 the side of Mexico; and
that almost equally general opinion in her favor
prevails in he United States; that army cannot
triumph, except by intrigue and dissentions among
the different portions of the Mexican Repubc that
her Britannia Majestys Government still maintains
friendly relations with Mexico that they pledged
not TO recognize any revolutionary government, but
only that legItmately established when Presidents
named; and that should The chances of war compel
the government leave the capital letters from Lord
Palmerston which accompany the document, assure
the Mexican government that the English resident
minister will consider it his duty TO follow the govern
ment, and maintain friendly relations with it, what
ever part of the Mexican territory the said govern
ment may fix upon for It's residence.
By way of Havana. the N. o. Picayune has ac-
counts from Mexico, which although no later re-
CARDS dates, is highly important far the question
Of peace is concerned. The news was brought by the
" Mary Kingsland"
The Mexican Secretary of foreign affairs transmit
ted communication To Congress, urging that body t.
assume the responsibility of answering Buchanan
desputcb,-a responsibility which he declined Nei-
Their Santa Anna willing take that responsible
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whether he could take the initiative in making propo
sitiuns for peace, but desired 10 know if Congress
wished him to entertain the Uvertures proffered by the
United States government
Tie dignity of the Mexican nation required some
answer to Buchanan's letter The Executive did not
undertake to make that reply, but desired to make
| such would expose the views of Congrt SIS
In conclusion the Secretary says that the MEXl-
CAN GOVERNMENT is PREPARED FOR WAR,
AND CONFIDENT OF A TRIUMPHAL DE-
FENCE OF THEIR CAPITAL = but "as to the
| prelude, God only determine
The Mexican Executive insists that Congress shall
make express declaration whether the Mexican nation
shall listen any proposition from tie United States
The action Of Congress upon this communication Is
| not known.
| The N. o. Bulletin publishes letter from Jaapa,
bearing date of the Sd Of August the writer of which
says he has seen the Diario del Gobierno the Gov
eminent journaD published at the Capital the Dist
Of July The official editor of that journal holds that
though peace may in due be concluded on
proper basis, he Is of the opinion OLErTHAT PEACE
CAN NEVER BE MADE WITH THE UNITED
STATES UNTIL THE MEXICAN ARMY is
VICTORIOUS
Tho official editor also strongly favorS the REMOV-
AL OF THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT,
Santa Anna is violently opposed to the removal of
the seat of government from which infer that
he is schemlng make the fate of The capital produce
a crisis in Mexican affairs If the capital falls it is
thought by those who hold these opinions that Santa
Anna will favor peace. Should it result that the
capital is successfully defended and Gen. SCOTS army
overwhelmed, (and the Mexcans entertain great
hopes of totally destroying the American army in the
great battle which is to be fought before the capital
the power and influence Of Santa Anna will be inl-
| measurably increased.
| The N. Q. Bulletin understands that division of
the Mexican army has been withdrawn from the cap
al to operate Vera Cruz. III cutting of entirely.
the communications Of the American army. The same
paper mentions that extensive preparations are max
ing to harruss the trims, which left Vera Cruz on
| the 9th, with supplies for the American army. =.
The N. o. Delta, has a letter from Monterey, da-
ted the 27th of July which says that all depart
ments connected with Gen. Tnyor's forces, ac-
lively preparing for movement on San Luis PoiOsi,
on the lst of September the time designated for the
! intended movement against that city.