The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-24


We lay before our readers long letter about Mexico
in the New York Sun We suspect it is more amusing
than instructive evidently deals much in romance
in history The account OF $4,000 troops being under
command OF Santa Anna for instance, is so extravasant
as TO defy all efforts at credbiiy 1t is quite proba
bic that there may be another battle and for the sake OF
peace perhaps is not much TO be regretted, because
that may be the speedies OF terminating the con-
test But Santa Annals troops, whatever their mum
Der, will probably be found linen in buckram" rather
than efficient available troops. The New Orleans Delta
of the nth inst, which reached by this evenings mall
has amusing speculation about the prospects of peace
After explaining the inrcacy OF the Mexican generals
position, which the Congress has placed him by de-
clang it treason for any person in the republic to enter
tain propositions of peace with the 'los Yankees" it
concludes:
Truly his excellency is in pleasant predicament au
thorzed he is conduct negotiation with rope
around his neck Peradventure this is Mexican strata
gem get rid Of Santa Anna. They refuse to aid him in
conducting the war, and they threaten him with death II
he proposes peace They will not say whether they are
in favor of opposed to, Mr. Buchanan's propositions;
and yet they will not abolish the law which makes it
perous to advocate peace. Worthy, patriotic men Gun
ming non-commital politicians
''Santa Anna, in opinion, will be driven TO the wall
by dis Backed by Valencia, 5000 good troops,
and thysix cannon he will play Alexander, and cut with
his sword the Godan knot ingenousy entanged for
his ruin and confusion by the cowady ntrguants OF Con-
gress The difficult and perious emergency which they
have forced upon him will justify him with large party in
taking matters into his hands, disregardng the peace
penalty law, and opening negotiations on his own hook
To this point Think affairs in the capital rapidly
Fastening"
The Delta doubts the stability of any peace which may
be negotiated by Santa Anna under such circumstances
From he Union, Aug II.
From Santa Fe.
Three men belonging to Captain Fischers company
left the captain Bcnts Fort, and he will probably
reach here in about eight days. They came through
without difficulty by the route marked oat for them by
La Frenchman at Bents Fort. portion of Captain
Fschers company, and portion of Captain Weight
mans had revoluneeed for the war, and been formed
into an artillery company Lieutenant Hassendunbe i
qualified for artillery service. AT Pueblo he was sta
toned by Colonel Price within two hundred yards Of the
enemys strong position, and with his howizers did eec
tive service. His suggestions at that battle re.
garded by competent Judges as of vast importance; and
he has no superior for his position His company re-
mains in New Mexico, and will be able to repress any
instruction in the neghborhood Hence, on Captain
Fschers leaving, the artillery did not cease to be well
served All the calculations of the enemy about his de-
parture were doomed to be disappointed.
letter from member of Captain Barnes's company,
dated at Mann's Fort the 23d ut, gives similar
account of the affair of the Goth, that contained in all
other letters received, The men crossed the river in
suddenly attacked by party of Indians which had
been previously concealed behind several sand hills
Captain Barnes's company the first to start in pur
suit; but only Indian was killed. Haydens train
was with Colonel Easton About three weeks previous,
the Indians succeeded in killing driving off ito
He had learned where the Indians concealng their
booty and supposed Colonel Easton would send oul
detachment to recover them News from Santa Fe said
the contemplated insurrecton had been suppressed Be-
yond the Arkansas, buffalo in great abun-
dance the pairies being covered with them for miles.
Our men had buffalo meat in abundance Colonel
Easton forward in good order, preserves strict
discipline, and is prepared for any emergency.
SANTA FE BATTALIoN--We learn that Governor Ed
wards has issued orders for raising company from
Cooper county, one from Jackson, one from Hickory
one from Dade and Bates, and from Gentry, to
pose the battalion for the Santa Fe trace 1t is rumored
that three additional companies will be called for to JOIN
this force for the plains We understand that Captain
Hudson has been solicited to become candidate for the
command of this battalion. We know not whether he
has consented to run for il not but il he shall do
better officer cannot be chosen under whom
the volunteers will be to win enduring aures
His experience officer in the Chihuahua column has
made him familiar with camp duty and this peculiar
service. The under his command, and his brother
officers, speak in the highest terms of his gallantry, eff
cheney, and military skill He was selected by General
Kearny to command the chihuahua Rangers and by Col
Mitchell to command his escort