The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-09
ARMY INTELLIGENCE,

ARMY INTELLIGENCE.
We are indebted to the eneprsing editors of the Balt
more Sun for the following later intelligence from the
army in Mexico. The energetic efforts which the pro-
petors Of that popular paper evnce secure to its read
ers the latest is the appreciated in the present
instance as the nonarrval of the mail south of Peters,
burg has prevented the New Orleans papers
due this evening
Later from Mcxico-The posltion OF Gen. Scott.
From the New Orleans Delta, July
We yesterday received files Of Mexican papers from
the capital to and OF the 18th ut dates three days later
than any previously received. We make from them a
series of extracts which given below We find in
them evidences Of that formidable fearful opposition
to the advance of Gen Scott the apprehensons Of which,
for the last day or two so alarmed the nerves of of
the more sensitive of contemporaries. The un-
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Mexican policy We hear nothing OF those thirty thou
sand Of an army, whch-with vaor equaled only by
that evinced by the troops of celebrated King OF France.
who marched up and down eminence--were marching
out to attack and annhate Gen. Scott in his quarters at
Pueba.
Santa Anna it seems, however ambitious he may be to
play the DICTATOR is rather shy in proclamng his prefer
ences; he appears to think that he get along.
though minus half his understanding he can keep the
government moving, though resting fraction of a
| ministry
THE wAR.--The files before us contain full reviews Of
the opinions OF the different newspapers throughout the
country, which number about twenty and with but
single exception Tin Durango they are all fully in favor
The DIcrAToRsHIp-El Monitor Republican, of the
18th ut contains lengthy article the subject Of the
dictatorship Up to that date Santa Anna was not pro-
the Monitor rdcued the idea that he designed to become
The to that effect which prevailed in the
capital, is alleged to have originated with, and been
popagaed by his enemies and the enemies OF the coun
No CHANGE OF poLlcY-The Monitor asserts that the
new cabinet is not to be entirely Termed of puros, demo
rrQtl ntod IF tho ,1c, uol
new ministers will carry out the policy of their predeces
sors. Santa Anna thinks that without full ministry
the
able for the time being to carry on the government
In article published in the paper Of the 10th,
we lind the following paragraph
There is doubt but that the majority ofthe nation is
in favor OF carrying on the war and we are consequently,
for be Concluded Would pve
fatal to the nationality Of Mexico The defenders Of tue
success it is undoubed that the position in which the
United States finds itself must in the end, tri
All us who sincerely wish the continuation of the war;
look upon equvoca policy dangerous and all
lures OF peace perous means to secure i TOR this reason
give it a pacific appearance" ~
CoNGREss.-Congress met at the capital at last on the
10th, and the proposition of declaring lost
FL Republicans of the 1ath in leader of great length,
recommends that the forces which intended to defend
the capital should be well and properly instructed and
drilled, as they have plenty Of time before the American
being Cnleny the generals
commanding them he says, should take great pains in
their drill The editor says that the cheftans should
bear mind that that is to be their last effort and
quently no exerhon to have it successful should be
spared.
The PEACE pARTY--El Razonador the peace paper,
says that it has recommended peace only because it is
carry the war but at the time it approves Santa
Annals withdrawal OF his resignation and praises him
very much-sayng that he is the only man in the country
who can keep alive the war spirit
The pREsIDENCY-The legislature of Aguascalenfes
had given its vote to Gen. Amonte letter from Oajaca
says that Santa Anna has been unanimously nominated
President by the Legislature of that State
General Banene died on the evening OF the lllh
GEN. VALENcIA.--Gen. Valencia had reported having
arrived at San Luis Potosi the 9Th June where he
took immediate command of the army. General Salas
had also arrived there and taken charge Of his post
GEN. INSTRUMENTATION. Bustamente was at Irapuato
on the 5th, where he was to begin Immediately to raise
that Gen Alcora had issued an order BY which Bussa
mene would be obliged to go far Sinaloa in order
to take command of the forces therewhich, according
to Ell MONITOR are NONE
CANALIzo PARDoNED--It seems. from what we see in
the Monitor of the 18th, that Santa Anna and Canazo
had made friends once more and consequently the
dropped Although was reported that he had been
appointed governor of the State OF Vera Cruz he
be employed in defence of the capital.
MORE 0UERILLAs-El Estandarte de los Chinacates
published at San Luis Potosi, says that large body of
gueras has been organized at Bocas, about twelve
leagues from San Luis and that they all well armed
MEXICAN CORRESPONDENCE INTERcEPTED.-General
Alvarez sent an express from Ameca, on the 11th with
correspondence intercepted in the possession of courier
going from the capital to Pueba. The government had
called on the different persons sending letters in order
that they should be opened and read to show whether
not they contained any information of which the Ameri-
could avail themselves.
GEN. ScorT's MARCH TO THE cApITAL.--El Republi-
cano Of the 18th, has from Puebla, in which it
is stated that the American forces would not move to-
wards the capital before six weeks, om the 10th Junc)
they awaiting reinorcements and heavy artillery
from Vera Cruz. Ell Monitor, OF the same date, pub
fishes letter. in which the writer states that he has
been informed that the whole forces will towards
the capital in all from the 18th to the Goth, they had
resolved and determined to spend and celebrate the
4th of July at the capital
MOVEMENTS OF AMERICAN TRooPs.--A letter from
Pueba, addressed to FL Monitor, states that Gen. Worth
went far Choula with 200 men, and had returned
alone with his staff, without being troubled by any OF the
guerias.
ASSISTANCE SOLICITED FROM GEN. SCoTT-A letter re-
ceved the capital the 10TH from Tlaxcala, says that
the inhabitants of that place had addressed petition TO
Gen Scott asking protection of him, chief OF gueril
las, Portllo, constantly annoying Them The Nom
tor says that it seems the Taxcaecos wish to initiate
their predecessors during the time when the Spanards
went to conquer them.
ATTACK ON GEN. ScoTT.-A correspondent from Pue-
ba writes on the 18th friend in the capital that the
American forces scarcely 5000 men, and Gen.
Scott could leave that place for time, it would
be good policy have the Mexican forces marched to
Pueba and there attack the Americans, who not
prepared for an effective defence.
From Brazos
The schooner II T. Scranton arrived af New Orleans