The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-11-13
WAR MATTERS.
Later from Mexico.---Santa An
ma again in Power.
by Telegraph 10 The Tribune.


The steamer Alabama has arrived Mt New
Orleans. She smiled from Vera Cruz OH the
Goth.
Gen. Patterson expected TO commence his
march into the interior on the Oath.
The Genius QfLiberty has files from Mexico
TO the 9TH. Profound tranquility regned.-
As soon MS the Government of Pena y Pena
had been fully organized the fact was official
~ announced TO the representatives of for
eign powers in friendly relations with Mexico,
and the British Minister replied in sntslacto-
ry terms.
The Genius WINS informed by gentleman
who left Mexico on the 9TH that the decree
which ordained that Pena Pena should
junction with two associates had been re-
pealed, and Santa Anna again called TO as
sumo the reins of government and command
the army.
Paredes wns in Tulancngo endeavoring
to establish the monarchical system ofgoverr-
ment. lie has Dilute received some impor-
tnnt converts TO his political principles.
Valencia was at his hacienda taking 10
part in national affairs. Bravo is in Mexico,
quiet, on parole.
The semblance of Mexican Congress or
Government met according to appointment
at Queretero OH the 9th. There not being any
thing like a quorum, nothing was done.
The feelings ofthe people are said TO be
streuuously opposed to any compromise with
the Americans.
The other leading men and generals not
named have gone for the most part TO Cuer-
navaca, seventeen leagues south of tho City
of Mexico.
From the same source the Genius learns that
Gen. Lanes force on the l1th was at Huam-
anita, u town halfway between Perote and
Puebla, and that Santa Anna was there, but
evacuated it Immediately on the appearance
of the Americans, leaving two pieces of artil
lery and two prisoners, Coils Vega and ltur-
bide.
Santa Anna had thousand cavalry and
was subsequently reinforced by 1900 men,
Reyes was in command again and took pos
session of the town after Lanes departure,
and following up his rear, killed ~ men,
principally American stragglers.
Rea sailed out ofPuebla tthe head ola con-
siderable force, and was awaiting the APP
proach of Gen. Lane, Whose flank and rear
were constantly harrassed by the Aexicans.
Peace is as far Off as ever the feelings of
the people are said to be most strenuously
opposed to any compromise with the North
Americans: in fact, the hostility, which exists
against us in the interior towns, cities, aud
villages is reported to he of the most bitter
kind. of course the Mexicans would feel
hostile towards people that had gone 1000
miles out of its limits to destroy them, their
property, and claim their territory.
The Picayune publishes two important cir
cunrs from Pena y Pena and the Secretary of
State, being exposilons ofthe views and pol
icy of the new administration.
The Texan Rangers, about whom appre
tensions were entertained at last accounts,
had returned safely.
The Yellow Tever was still taking off vic
tins at Vera Cruz.
Lieut.. jenkins, ofthe Dragons, had died
oft.
No improvement in the health of Matamo-
ras. Captain Churchill had died ofthe fever.
There was report of an American Mail be-
ing captured, and that a Mexican force was
in Mier.