Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-06-05
LATE FROM THE CITY OF MEXICO.
FROM THE NEW ORLEANS DELTA OF MAY 2e.

tria," we have been placed in possession of full
files of FL Republicano Ell Monitor, and Diario del
Gobierno TO the 9th instant. These files are filled
with interesting information, and, were they to be
considered fair index TO the popular mind, they
would 60 to show that the war spirit is increas-
ing daily, and that new measures are constantly
being adopted carry on the with vgo and perseve
Almost every number Of the Mexican Journalists filled
with appeals to the people and the authorities, urging
ton-promPt and ncessant defensive action.
The papers complain bitterly OF the pursued by the
members OF the Mexican Congressnany of them (from six
to ten each day. reported SICK about as many or more
would not attend and last accounts sixteen seven
teen members had left the capital without license. Don Vim
Romero was constantly endeavong to arouse his brother
members to of the countrys condition, but his elo
| quence seemed unavailng
The Supreme Government appointed committee to raise
money BY subscription Tor the purpose paying the expenses
OF the war; There several thousand names the list,
! and we see amounts from l2i cents to 81 ,000
Don Manuel Montana has been appointed by the Govern
ment Chief of the Gueas Of Tuancngo and of the Lanos
| de Apam.
Gen. Bravo published decree the 9Th instant, ordering
every having horses in his possession
deliver one OF them to the Commssay before the exp
ration of the 9th day.
By another decree of the same date Gen. Bravo General
n-Chef OF the Central Amy orders all citizens from fifteen
to sixty years OF TO enlist at the shortest notice, and be
prepared to present themselves armed and equipped when
i they should be called upon.
General Santa Anna has been joined Ozaba by General
D. Francisco Perez with force of 52O and by Generals
Bro and Banenela with 500 infantry and park Of artillery
Gen. Alcoa who has succeeded Canalzo in the command
of the cavalry is still at Chachicomula, with 1900 cavalry
and 200 dragons from Vera Cruz, under Col Cenobio.
There already 500 here, and guelas forming
rapidly Two wagons with goods have been taken from the
Americans which gives great encouragement and joy the
poor fellows who skulkng about Orzaba
Santa Anna has had battery Of artillery mounted under
command of Col Aguado. Santa Anna needs only money
and give the Americans much trouble tThis great
genius, says the admiring Mexican works from the
nj la hacnp
worthy of the national gratitude"
Gen. ID. Sebastian Guzman had taken charge Of the works
oforfcaion the Capital and the three following points
had been selected to be fortified between San Csova and
Cuesa de Berienos ls Ceno de TIapacoya Chalco with
those of Jco and Fepecngo 3D. Ceo de San Isdro Tia
huac, and Cerro de Teyahuaco 3d. Penol Veo Ceno de
\ Gaiapeta, and Santa Cruz de les Escobas.
The Bishop of Oaaca has to the Government $40 900
for the expenses of the Several churches had delivered
the greater part their plate the Government in order that
| it should be melted into coin.
Don Pedro Anaya, President Substitute of the Republic,
published decree the 3D. declaring the whole district in
state of siege In another decree of the commander OF the
Federal District il prohibited introduce any goods
chandse in the cities of the Americans
under fine of from 500 5000, which will be appropriated
to the expenses of the The sale Of any provisions,
goods, horses, cattle the Americans also prohibited
under fine Of from 500 to ST. 900, applicable the aore
said purpose
correspondent Of Ell Republican, complains that there
lack Of patriotism and disposition resist the Americans in
the States of Durango and Zacatecas.
According the Monitor of the 9th April, the President
Substitute ordered Yankee be ncarcea,ed because he
had the auacy appear before his Exceency and expose
him the advantages of entering into amicabe arrange
ment with the United States
The village Of Guadalupe undergoing thorough ortf-
cations.
The State of Jaisco is contribute 5 900 for the
time the may last The State Of Guanajuato has pro-
missed 5000 for the National Guards and Guerilas.
recent order from the Government directs that all the
forces from the and south should report 10 Gen. Santa
Anna the only Commander-in-C Chief.
decree had been issued suspendng the liberty Of the
press far the discussion Of political and military affairs,
and Of the acts Of the authorities concerned, whilst the
city should be in a state of siege
1t understood at Mexico that the British Minister had
offered the mediation of his Government
peaceful relations between Mexico end the United States The
step however, with but little favor from the papers
but from the fact that their liberty has since been suspended
there certainty that it equally dscountenanced by the
Government.
Pueba paper of the 9th says that the President
Substitute has at ordered Gen. Anna be supplied
with men, muskets heavy ordnance, and, than all,
with money There would appear to have been diff
Guilty between Gen. Bravo, the commander of the Army of
the Centre and Anaya before the demands Of Santa Anna
complied with. From the inimations thrown out
infer that Bravo reluctant to spare any from the
capital.
There great destitution of arms already known,
throughout the country having been reported that there
six thousand muskes for sale Guadaaara the
thores of the State Of Guansuao despatched Gen. Acay
aga hher buy them all up for the State. 1t
turned that there be had but the incident
gives color to the idea that the individual States look
to their Defence rather than relying upon the General
Government for safety contributing their the Cen
| trail Government.
The Clergy OF San Luis Potos issued on the 2sth April
TO their faithful bearers long address, which is published
in FL Repubcano Of the 4h Instant with the following letter
| heading it:
81 send you printed sheet issued by the Preaes and Ec
clesascs who have determined preach three days during
each week In order to excite in the people the proper religious
enthusiasm hope that many will be induced join the
through these They have here 1000 muskes
to arm them, and also fifty pieces of artillery (among them
twentysx of heavy caibe and the ecessay ammunition
"The direction Of operations will be given Gems Minon
or Urea, who expected arrive here besides Don
Manuel Romero, Mea, Amado and other cheians, who
will follow their brave commanders. We will have large
amount of 'guerer0s' in about a month from this and
base Of A. 500 which have here will facilitate the
defence Of the State with The Of Catorce
now in of oicaon by order of the Governor who
will start next week in order examine the operations in the
neghboring towns.
1he States of Zacatecas, Guadaaara, Durango, Guiana
uao and two others, (he do not recolect will
raise 900 in order give assistance San Luis in
this State should be attacked first TO dean the invaders
should they proceed first TO Zacatecas and Durango In every
San Luis will operate in concert with the forces which
may be raised these, expect will be from 5000 to 5000
men in all.
"a general enlistment to take place in fory-eigh hours
time has been this day agreed upon by the Government and
this in accordance with the poclamatons and exhoaons
of the Clergy, who will give the best examples All this affords
hopes Of salvation. Above all there strong determine
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