The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-29
Affairs In Mexico.

Our readers will find in this days paper, under
the regular Geographic head, some important
news from Vera Cruz. 1t appears that General
Paroles, one of the many Ex-Presidents of Mex
leo, succeeded in effecting an entrance into that
country in disguise, and in making his way to
the interior, for the purpose, perhaps, of confer
ring W tn General Santa Anna on the best means
of continuing the war with the United States.
He was assisted in his entrse by the English
AS every new turn in Mexican affairs must
have bearing, director in direct, on the prolong-
alton of the war, it will be inquired what in
fuence will the return of Paroles have on
this question. 1t probably cannot be favora-
bic, for it must be recollected that he over
threw Herrera, who was disposed, as it was
thought, to receive minister from the Uni
ted States, on the ground that he would carry
on the vigorously. He, in turn, was de-
posed by Santa Anna, because it was under his
auspices that the project of establishing a
monarchy in Mexico was first preached blu,
his sentiments and feelings are known tc
have been always against the United States
In respect to peace, then, we are disposed
TO think his return to Mexico, at thi.
juncture, an unfavorable omen /; that is, pro-
vided his influence be permitted to have exercise
opinion on the subject which it is difficult to do,
amid the many changes which are perpetually
occurring in that country.
Apart from the war his return is fraught with
interest. During his Punishment, it is pretty
well known that Paroles had several interviews
with the British, French, and Spanish govern
ments, in which the project of establishing a
monarchy in Mexico was discussed with great
eagerness. This we published some time ago,
and thought it very important. Now if such was
the case; and the sudden return of Paroles under
the circumstances, in disguise, and in the Eng
l;sh mail steamship, certainly confirms it to a
certain extent; we may expect another revolution
In Mexico, before long, If Paroles should succeed
in undermining Santa Annals power.
PASSED MrDsHIpMAN RoeERs.-We are happy
TO have it in our power to congratulate the fami
ly and friends of this young officer, upon his for
tunate escape from the city of Mexico, and his
safe arrival in Gen. Scott's camp, in company
with hisfelow prisoner, the gallant Major Gaines
The newspaper reading public has been deeply
interested in the fate of Mr. Rogers, whose adj
ventures during the last seven or eight months
have been attended with SO many fearful and ro-
mantle Incidents He is the sole survivor of
the three "gallant hearts," who, in small boat,
captured and burned the Mexican schooner
Creole, lying under the guns, and made fast to
the walls of the fortress of S. Juan de Ulua.
His companions, Lieut.. Parker and Passed Mid
shipman Hynson, have both since persisted in
their career Of duty and glory, and their untime-
ly fate will long be lamented by their admrlng
and grateful countrymen. A few days after this
event, Mr.. Rogers escaped drowning, when his
vessel, the Somers, went down, carrying with
her his wounded friend and shipmate, the noble
hearted Hynson. At that time Mr.. Rogers was
engaged in dangerous reconnoitre on shore
near Vera Cruz, and was captured. He was
tried for his life a spy, but being taken in his
uniform, the court martial was obliged reluctant
ly 10 acquit him. He has since, however, been
detained a prisoner of war, contrary to tie
pledged faith of the Mexican authorities, and
liable to be sacrificed at any moment to the fury
of an excitable and ignorant populace, or the
treachery of the perfdious Santa Anna During
his captivity, his hardships have been numerous
and severe, but his engaging disposition, and
gallant character, won the admiration and Sc
cured the kind Offices Of many foreign residents
In Mexico, but for whom he might have persisted
from want.
Mr.. Rogers is we'll known as an agreeable
writer and an accomplished scholar, and we have
no doubt he will feel called upon to favor the
public with narrative of his smovine adyen.
lures by field and food in compliment to their
interest in his fate, sympathy with his sorrows.
and Joy at his deliverance from the hands of the
enemy.