Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-21

" completed The artillery may reach one hundred pieces
they certainly hase less than sixty number The dis
play here quite imPosng and the nation is made to believe
that the great anxiety Of the United States for peace proceeds
from an that army dare attempt to
upon the capital The long delay of Gen. Scott Puebl
the arrival Of minister Of peace and repeated offers
treat give co to the idea, in the estimation of this people,
that Gen. Scos fearful of attempting the reduction of the
capital We here know perfectly well the value of these spec
ulatons hut is nevertheless true that they rapidly be-
coming rivetedo On the public mind.
ssBe assures there be peace made with Mexico
this time-SaIa Anna dare not and Congress oW not Let
our army but here and the Of the nation
cut off and the people seeing the capital in hands, peace
must follow. i
he strongest defence of the Mexicans is at Ell Penon
three leagues rom here and on the best road leading the
city but the best approach by Guadalupe Chapuepec
and the position for throwing shells better from either The
road to Guadalupe branches about and half miles short
the Penon passes round the Lake Tescuco and thirty
miles further than the direct route. There is three
leagues of soft ground this road made by the
rains which may occasion difficulty heavy carriages
but good Judges think it may be The road to Ia
cubaya and Chapuepec good, and here is the supply Of
water for the city, which may be cutoff.
81 have written the Minister Of War here in relation
our detention, but get asked day
two since by Col Moreno, Mexcn officer, why Gov
had proposed to have exchanged replied
that had information on the SUBJECT except that accord
ing 10 the official statements both Gen. Taylor and Santa
Anna exchanged the day liter the battle of Buena
Vista but whether any steps had BEN taken
pliance informed The health Of party is
good could be expected under the circumstances"
have given you all the interesting extracts from this
letter, and when state that it is from officer well inform
ed and the spot his opinions should pass for something
His ideas peace conceded in by almost every
one here The Dragons under Keamy and Sibey,
panied by white flag which mentioned in my last about
ready start out yesterday morning towards the CAPT
tai with white flag One object of this mission procure
the liberty of the American officers detained and is
hoped will be successful if they aresen home by way
of Tampco.
Speaking Of prisoners has occuredto you that there
are other Americans in Mexico besides those held in the CAPT
tai who certainly far confined to b. utterly unable
to leave might give you long list of mmes and you
would find that of your humble servant in the number, who
have quite enough of Mexico and anxus more
breathe the free air Of the United States but to all nens
and purposes prisoners here and there such thing
telling when to be released To b. are
con the limits; that is walk about inside the sent-
ne; but he who goes outside of the sound Of who goes
there :" does it at great peril The largest liberty is here
compressed into the smallest possible space, AMI that perfect
freedom of coming and going enjoy at home may be
quoted in Mexico merely nominal.
The rains continue. Hardly afternoon passes without
a enchng shower and the army has tents the poor
sollers must suffer incredibly the road to Mexico
Abiding to the advance upon the capital there certain
ly individuals in the army and those who should be well in
formed, who do think shall reach it; who aeo the OPT
n that peace armsce will be settled entered into
this side. Negotiations of kind certainly going on,
probably relating peace, but the know nothing Of
| the nature of them.
PUEBLA, MEXICO, july l6, lS47.
The division of Gen. Twggs reviewed yesterday by
Gen. Scott and made brilliant show. Gen. Quitman's
division to be reviewed to-day, the cavalry Saturday,
Gen. Pillows division Sunday and Gen. Worhs division
Monday. COL Garands brigade attached to the latter,
absent in the direction of Peroe-one why the
division is to be reviewed
All from the city of Mexico both verbal and
through the newspapers would indicate that the enemy de-
ermned upon making stout resistance and that they will do
it is the general impression No well believe other
wise with the lights burning openly before him but at
the time there may be secret Influences work. to bring
about an adjustment of differences with Mexico, which
man out the circle OF those engaged the know
any thing Of should be far from surprised to learn
positively that English influence ard American gold
work the capital and that bribery was endeavorng to
take from the bayone its legitimate office Sincerely do
hope that such influences may not be work. and that if they
they may prove unsuccessful The idea Of purchasing
peace of these people must be epugnant every true lover Of
his county-it would be dshonorabe the very face of
and would be lar from proving lasting In the end III congress
is really in session. there doubtless many of the
bes ready do any thing for monehey have heard of the
three Millions and the honor and best interests Of their
country stand aside there any chance of their pockets
being epenished Santa Anna too, will aid and abet any
movement that he in for the lions share and
such the bribery and corruption have TO work upon
repeat that hope that neither English influence nor Anne
gold may be able effect any thing in bringing about
peace impossible for to say with certainty that these
agents Al work. but believe they and further think
it any thing but cedtable country to make ofthem
With the American flag flying the palace in the capital
perhaps might hear something in the shape of PROPOSE
on-the first one-from Mexico. AT all events, while
thus far in the country the experiment were preferable TO
hiring beaten enemy to accept our terms.
The Of peace again prevalent and the talk
is that the army wiH not more for too ,ceeks-some think
not at ALL Every hour puts phase upon matters but
something unusual is now in the wind. Yours &c.
G. W. X.
PuEBLA, (MExIco,) july 25, ls47.
Since dispatchng my last courier three days ago, have
not written you, for the simple that had nothing to
say Even rumors have been abundant as they
week since, the jade who circulated them with prolific
hand first arrival having either tired herself down
different stories in relation Santa Anna many different
hours; his stock if may be allowed to the term,
purely Of fancy description, rising and falling with every
puff of wind from the capital Now, simply hear
sonay that he continues lead Congress- and the people by
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