The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-01
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MORE NEWS FROM VERA cRuz.

MORE NEWS FROM VERA CRUZ.
lars regarding Major Lay's train published in the
ira Of that paper Of yesterday correspondent from
Vera Cruz, who signs himself FL Jsrocho under dsts
that vicinity at the head Of 400 gnerias and having
Effected junction with two other bands, commanded
by Munex and Alberto, attacked Major Lays train at
Tolome
After killing and woundne a few of troops, and
capturing wagons, they had taken post at spot
called Puente Chca near tho Puents Nacicnal Major
Lally. having divided his command into six columns,
his whole force but after sanguinsry aeht, he was
driven back leaving the ground covered with his killed
and g tsr ., winch
occupied by the Americans the morning OF the
18th This the key to the truth In this strange story
which il, believe, nothing but Mexican gasconade;
for If troops still advanced the account Of their de-
feat cannot be true
The Patria's correspondent adds that, on tho same
day negotiations opened with the chiefs of the
guerias, for capitulation Of the whole convoy The
number wagons Is said be very great and the
killed and wounded of our men exceed $50 reducing the
whole command to 400 and odd effective troops. The
gu-rias in great force this occason and it is
said that, they persuaded that there is large
amount Of specie with the tran it win be attacked
throughout the whole OF It's long route as long the
Ell Jarocho at the close of his letter information
has just arrived that tho Yankees have capitulated
though we believe that Major Lays train has had to
fight its way onward against disadvantages with which
other preceding trains have not had to contendsuch
vastly increased numbers the part of the assaant
&c. Sc The necessity Of forwarding reinforcements
from Vera Cruz sufficiently the fact Of the
mand having been vigorously attacked
puEpL., August s, 1917.
The long unanswered question Of when will
marchr can be answered to a certainty. The lofty
peaks ofthe road side mountains skrted with Mexican
soldiers which In many instances lit up their towering
heads path to the capital the gtterng bayonets
missiles of death hurting through the arthe wadng of
the bitches against well lined walls of bristng arms
goal Of ambition; but it requires no very great
stretch Of imagination to carry the vision into the halls
of the Montezumas For the last two days, all eyes
were bright and glad with JOY at the prospect
before The following orders Of march have been
issued and all in state of preparation to comply
with them; and who am writing, hear the drums and
6fss, and see the waving eagles Of the Cerro Gordo
Division as they are passing out of town on their line Of
Sd Shsd Gen Ihwggs looks IKE a host
appear beamng with pride and anxiety for his gallant
command, which is no less formidable than it looks,
added to the best and hardest set Of saw,
the following among other able and gallant officers
who have already distinguished themselves; Gen.
Smith, Coils Harvey Riley &c. What can be expected
from such command? Victory and success in all their
undertakings
Gen oumans division follows him the day; the
next day Gen Worth, and then Gen Pillow which
cludes our marching array.
GENERAL PAREpEs IN MEXICO
[Fiom the New Orleans Delta, Aug -.
The announcement of the sfs rival at Vera Cruz
and the escape into the interior Of Mexico Of the IA
President aud chief of the monarchical party
in Mexico produced quite stir in our city yesterday
Mariana Paredes Arriaga, a native of the prospe
porous and eulgbten distr ct Of Guadalajsra
Although general of division during the war Of inde-
pendence he had taken conspicuous part In the af
fairs of Mexico until the revolution of ls4O Residing
in mining district where many foreigners and much
foreign capital employed he has always reflected the
opinion Of the people Of that district by avowiug his
friendly disposition towards Europeans his opposition
to the law prohibiting foreigners from holding real es-
tate in Mexico, and his approval OF liberation in re
gon. Holding these views, and possessing gallant,
bold spirit manly carriage great courage personal
address, Paredes has always reposed with great conf
powerful district he Commanded Ills srst Sppearance
in political affairs gives unfav0rabls opinion Of his
character Although President Bustamente man too
vrtuous for tn country in which his cast had
lavished favor Paredes and placed unbound
ed confidence in him the latter did not hesitate join
Valencia and Cortazlr in their conspiracy overthrow
Bustamente, and place Santa Anna the head OF the
nation with bsolute powers Of Dictatorship The ad
herence Of Paredes contributed mainly the success
Of this plot Santa Anna was installed raredes declined
the secretarysbp Of and MARINE and proceeded
his military command But Santa Anna soon fell out
with his military associates in the revolution against
Bustamente.
The cause Of these Engagements was the old and
vexed Texas question Santa Anna had become salts
fled by woful experience of the impossibty
querng Texas lie so expressed himself and inclined
to favor the annexation OF Texas to the United States
The military spirit Of Mexico revolted at this. Valen-
cha and Par.des the leaders Of the army painting
for an opportunity to redeem the honor of Mexico in
Texas. When they learned Santa Annals sentiments
they expressed openly their dissatisfaction Santa Anna
heard OF their denunciation OF his conduct, and az
usual with him, took energetic steps to suppress
spirit Of revolt In the army. He stripped Valencia
command Paredes psxt was arrested. The high spir-
tied general forgot forgave the injury Santa
Anna however, knowing his great strength and popula
rty in Guadalsjara called him to Mexico, and very
conciatingy ostracized him to the pleasant govern.
ment Of the remote States the Pacific, Sonora and
Sipaloa
Paredes on his way to his government selected
the road which passed through his native State At the
sight Of their gallant General among the people these
States the old anmosity against Santa Anna broke
into one OF tbs most formidable in the
history Of Mexico Paredes the head IS OOv men
published manifesto against Santa Anna in which he
complained Of the Reorganization Of the army the d.
lapdation OF the finances, the disorders in all the de-
partments OF government and particularly Of the fail
Of the President to re-conquer aud Texas
Cen Alvarez in the South and other generals In Quere
San Luis de Potos and Zacaecss declared favor
of the revolution.
Santa Anna with characteristic promptitude set out
at the head Of 5000 troops towards ueretaro
Psredes In the mean time Canalzo, the Secretary of
War proclaimed Santa Anna Dictator and dissolved the
Congress This last decided the contest against
Anna. The people OF Puebla and Of Mexico arose
against the government and Imprisoned Canalizo Con-
gress Immediately assembled, and appointed Herrera
President pro TEN.
Santa Anna deserted by his friends made several
efforts TO regain power but they all unsuccessful
and at last he submitted with i'll grace to Danish
ment from the country for ten years
The peaceful policy Of the and humane Herrera
could not but prove unsatisfactory war spirit Of
Paredes and his supporters The negotiations carried
on by Herrera with Texas with view Of
the Independence ~f that State afforded pretext and
signal Tor revolt Of the military Paredes and Arsta
took the held against Herrera marched the army of
serve stationed ut San Luis and Monterey to the
anu quetiy ana without boodshed deposed the pacific
and seq uitsceDt Herrera
On inc 18th OF June, is45 Paredes was legally elected
President OF Mexico with authority take command of
the army destined 10 operate against Texas Bravo was
Left In charge Of the government during Psredes alb.
ssnce.
But the monarchical propenstes Of Paredes Of whom
Santa Anna who knew HIM well, says In his address
from Vera Cruz on his return from Havana, that he
had always b-en the determined enemy Of every repre-
sentative popular government" clearly
Tested. A successful pronun,iamisnto based his
autirepublcan designs and feelings, made against
Pal sdes. He driven from the country, and santa
Anna recalled. BY the connvancs our Govern
this chief landed ut Vera Cruz
l4th August ls4o warmly received by the Next
cans placed at The head OF tne army, ana finally
elected President What has occurred since must be
familiar TO all readers
santa Anna has lost much Of the popularity and
fdsnce with which he begun the eventful campaign
II the Last twelve months Although he has displayed
eInar kabs energy and extraordinary resources lac
failed in all his military operations rhe effect OF these
failures has weaken the confidence the people