Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-10

they have decried much. Gen. Quitman had hardly
taken possession of the National Palace here before
he was beset by crowds of uBhoserers furniture deal
ers, and other artisans with requests for permission
to the different articles with which the apart
ments furnished. They proved iuconiestbly
that they had received no pay for them II seems
Santa Anna and his officers. so certain were they of
defending the city and defeating the Americans, set
to work re-furnlshIng the palace in most gorgeous
style IN the early part of July, anticipating the plea
sure of celebrating their victories and also their
national independence all on the day,-the 10th
of September. their Fourth Of July On that day our
people were in full possessal. as conouerers. of
the Halls OF the 8loniezumas and all the hopes of
proud but weak and cowardly enemy were dashed to
the ground
CRY OF Mexico, Oct. %, ls47.
An important rumor is in circulaiion-at least one
that would be important to any country where
do not SO much abound as In this-to the following
effect: Ii is stated that there arc letters IN town,
directed to influential Mexicans, communicating
fact that at meeting of the leading men of the
try at Queretaro, 1t has been determined upon TO move
every element 20 raise four grand divisions, aud all
the necessary munitions, for the purpose Of attacking
and wrestling this city from the Americans the lead,
ers looking for great assistance within the walls for
the successful carrying out of the plan. One of the
divisions is to be commanded by Anaya, another by
Herrera, the third by Fsoa and the last by Amonte
Gen. Bustanenie 10 be cOmmander-in-chief There
may be something in this, least the leading of
the country may have something of the kind foot.
Ii is known that there are many Mexican officers Of
rank hid away here in the capital, and that they hold
nightly meetings IN some secret place; mOre than
tins, it is highly probable that their deliberations NAV
have connection with a grand project similar
that mentioned above; but whether it win be carried
out is another matter.
Further Items.
The reported fight between the two guerilla chiefs,
Jaraua and Zenobia has been confirmed by latter ill.,
telligence. The Padre Jarauta was worsfed in the
conflict, and most of his troops had gone to his
victorious rival which may, in a great measure,
count for his professed peaceful intentions.
Vera Cruz and-all the country for twenty miles
around getting wonderfully Americanized, and
industry liberaiily, and good common was driv
ing bigotry, Boosting, vauity and azness out of the
minds of The people. The improvement in heir con-
diton was daily becoming more apparent, and more
social intercourse and good feeling evnced TO-
ward the Americans Business improving, good
order was observed, tie city was more healthy. and
there seemed be no desire on the part Of the popu
laion to return to the military tyranny which had long
been exercised over them.
! Intelligence reached Quereiaro on the 25th from
the City of Mexico of the design of party of stock
obbes TO form Mexico into two great States and an
mex them to the American Union. One of the prin-
cipal Mexican journals at the Capitol advocates and
maintains the wisdom Of adopting the views of this
new party.