Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-27
Lctter from Mrs. Chase.

SHAMEFUL TREATMENT OF AMEEicANs.-A late
arrival from Tampico al New Orleans, brought let
ter from Mrs. Ann Chase, the heroine. Ii contains
sJme particulars from the city of Mexico, in regard
to the treatment of Americans in that CITY, The let
ter is addressed to Mr. B. IL. Norman.
TAMPIco, April l7ih, ls47.
Ny dear Friend AT this moment there is no
news of much interest in this section Of the country
except the Mexicans quarrelling among themselves,
even here they cannot conveniently get a chance
the Yankees they spit their spite upon each other
two nights ago Mexican drew his knife upon
his compddie and killed him upon the spot Whether
this act was perperae for lore politics am una
bic to say. IL could not have been Brutherly Love;
for that is plant of slow growth in this Terra Ca
liente.
Mr.. Chase has had letters from the capital as late
as the 7th of this month, stating that all is confusion
with the different parizans. 1t would appear that
this precious Sant-turned Janus-belOnged to all
parties; be in the confidence Of Gomez Farms,
as well the Priesthood He is really disciple Of
81. Paul he is all things to all men /; so each parry
looked for his arrival the city of Mexico with anx-
iety, believing his feelings 10 be deeply enlisted in
their cause, and knowing his moral influence the
great mass of his countrymen, Santa Anna saw but
little succor from Gomez Fsras as there was nothing
tangible IN that quarter, he cung to the horns Of the
Altar for safety, with the Priests to be lis spiritual
guides and the Church properly to supply his tempo
raj wants, he chose the better part and the most in
huential party. The Priests called fosp peace wnh
the Americans, when they thought Gomez Farias
with his friends, were about to cOnfScate the Church
property 10 carry the war but this call was purely
from necessity. and not free wi on l;g part. But
the moment Santa Anna and the remnant Of his army
made their appearance in the city Of Mexico the cer
gy joined the cry, declaring that America was
making war of conquest to destroy their Spiritual
rights, and called upon al Il. rally to the standard,
not only to save the national hohor, but the faith Of
their fathers sleeping in repose and tkeEso revered
their sacred ashes, now deposited j. the temples
where they had worshippod, to rise and LeenG ose
rights.
This appeal could not fan of having its due weight
the National Guards joining Santa Anna so Gomez
Farias and the monarchists after some assassnations
were put down, and the army marched order 10 op-
pose our army's maroh 10 the capital Those in the
capital recommend TO inundaie the city from the
Lakes which are nine feet higher than the city, so
as to destroy the city previous TO the approach Of the
Americans.
must here state, also, the ignoble conduct of the
Mexican Governor 10 our consul, John Black ESQ.
On the Sd instant, he ordered leave nine o.
clock at night, under escort Of four of the police
and if he refused TO proceed upon his journey forth
with, TO seize him and place him upon mule and
see him out Of the city. lie tool his route 10 this
place, bot as yet he has not mace his appearance
and God knows what may be the result We
are fearful of the fate, Of the few Americans in
Mexico, together with those Inflated prisoners who
are confined IN the capital the Mexcans have be-
come desperate, since the fall of the city of Vera
Cruz.
An amusing belief prevails with the Next
cans, that they capiuated at Vera Cruz out of hu-
manity. The Yankees must have created this new
feeling.
Yours, in haste, ANN CHASE.