Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25
Mexican Intelligence.

The Louisville papers of Thursday, says the Gin
cinnai Enquirer, republish from the Pcayune OF the
9th, the address of President PENA Y PENA, to the
Mexican nation, and the manifesto of SANTA ANNA J.
They are not sufficiently interesting TO repay the 7
space that would be occupied by their publication. I
The former the that he intends. in ms
administration to abide by the provisions of the Con-
stitution; aud that IN no will he exceed the +
powers conferred on the Executive. The rights of
all classes he declares shall be scrupulously regard
ed,-and "religion It's worship, and Its ministers"
will be the objects of his especial protection. The
following paragraph is the only that relates to the
war:
The repeated disasters which have marked this fatal
war, the blood Of countrymen which has flowed in
torrents, The bereavement of many families, and the
terrible shocks which have suffered diminish nothing
right our Justice. Our ports our most important
cities, and the capital of the Republic, being in
possession of the invaders troops the picture which the
nation presents is sad and smenabe Providence has
subjected trial which is felt by the whole people,
and which demands Of vao and constancy prudence
and humanity. To permit in this murderous struggle |
sentiments of nsensaie PRIDE perhaps the preIen
sons of some political party PREVAIL would be pro-
woke the ire OF Heaven TO submit to any peace without
securing the true welfare OF the country for the present
time and for the future, without above all saving
honor without which there exist nationality would
be to degrade name prepare wars and to render
US unworthy OF the and esteem of civilized
TONS Extremes touch each other, aud equally fatal
and the Government which does not avoid them can
neither aspire glory to peace. Let US seek the
medium aud forgetting the indlsputabe rights which
have our territory, nor the obligations we owe 10
those who have freely shed their blood defence of their
country let try render ourselves by unanimous
effort superior 10 ourselves, and worthy of the esteem Of
mankind. 1t is great consolation another
Government will put an end to this internal war.
The manifesto of Santa Anna is full OF complaints
against the present government and glorifcatiou of
himself. He states that he is preparing, and will
soon lay before the world, historical review Of his
conduct during the fourteen months since his
to the country and therein make full exposure of
the cunning by which he has been thwarted of the
injustice with which he has been opposed his efforts
to save the country from the barbarOus and iniquOus
invasion it has suffered. He calls upon Generals
Scott and Taylor, and upon every individual their
armies, and cOnlureS them to declare upon their
honor whether the Mexican General who has fought
them IN the morrill, and in the east and in the centre,
too, of the Republic, down to the 10Th inst, has dis
charged all his duty TO his country" He is very in
dignant that the Executive, whom he raised to power
should first of all employ ii in rendering useless bis
services; and charges that PENA PENA Sc is respon-
sibe for the injury TO the nation which may ensue
from measure every way impolitic, and pregnant
with fatal consequences" We extract the following
paragraphs:
II you will await events, as desire you, in order to
Judge with certainty, you will perceive that those who
from their clubs have managed dffuse dstrust and
malignant reflections upon my conduct taking advantage
of misortunes the very who Fastening
treat with the enemy and to yield 10 him what refused
These same who cried out 1vfh0lt truce"
and stigmatized Treason" the armstice Which ne
cessty compelled to enter into at the capital 1Oe
acas the duty of the government to listen that of the
United States; these nOD striving hypOcriticaily
to persuade yOu that there elements Of that
The nation exhausted that its necessities and It's su
ferings require peace at any sacrifice Tlme repeat
you will best teach you the wickedness of these fac
tions, the authors of our msfortunes.
Well you know that am not the only chief towards
whom victory has been shy. PaIo Alto, La Resaca,
Matarnoras, Monterey, New Mexico, Chihuahua the
CALIFORNIA; Vera Cruz, Tabasco and Paderno, answer
for me- Mexican soldiers have encountered defeats
none of have been traitors. There may have been
some towards; but this be said of him who
sought the enemy every where of him who the first
in DANGER of him who alone has offered to the nation
this war trophies from The baalons of the enemy
From Vera Cruz.
Major General Patterson and staff, escorted by
few mounted men, left on the morning of the I'd inst
TO JOIN the columns Santa Fe and put it in motion
on the morning of the Sd for the great city of the
Montezumas.
The New Jersey battalion arrived on the I'd. Gen.
Marshall has been left behind, in consequence of Ill
health, but as he Is not seriously indsposed ne will
no do doubt be well enough to take command of the
next detachment that leaves unless Gen. Butler should
arrive in the mean time.
The health of the city is about the same as usual
For the last month the Of yellow fever have been
very few, considering the number of subjects though
of the most promising young officers of the navy
Midshipman Coleby, fell victim 10 that disease on
the I'd inst.
The "Genius of Liberty says that Gen. Lane will
remain at Puebla, and COL Childs proceed to join his
regiment.
Capt. Hearn, of the Pennsylvania regiment, is said
10 have made sorte from San Jose, position
handing Pueba attack point in the city, when
he assaulted by large party OF lancers and fifteen
of his men speared.
The "Genius" says the u s. schooner Flirt has been
ordered to sea to look after vessels dsmasted by the
late northers.
The u. s. schooner Tampico was to sail on the Sd
inst from Vera Cruz to Tlacotapan, where she is
be stationed.
The U. S. steamer Petrita was completing her re-
pairs to resume her station at Avarado. The follow
inr items are from the Genius of the I'd inst
Com. Perry and his staff will proceed to Campeachy
in the steamer Mississippi, she has compile
ted the taking of supply of coal at Anton Lizardo
The Mississippi will be accompanied by some of the
small steamers.
The commodores visit to this quarter is occasioned
by the late antiUnited States movements of the Yu
catecoes.
The commodore on his return will visit Laguna, HUI
asacoalcos, Tabasco and Alvarado.
The steamer Water Witch sails to-day for Alvarado
river to take in fresh water, after which she will
company the Mississippi to Campeachy.
The Germantown is anchored in the harbor of Vera
Cruz and the John Adams at Anton Lizardo.
In the Arco Iris of the lst inst. find despatch
of Pena Pena to the ex-Minster of Foreign Affairs
Pacheco the chief purpose of which is to show what
ground he executive power for himself alone
We need not enter into this, for his authority is ac