The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-25
The War, &c.
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.

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From FL Republican, of the 29th Mayl
In the public session Of Congress Yesterday was CON-
the RESIGNATION of the presidency Of the Re-
sent upon an examination Of the motives which deter
to regard 1t AZ the last shading in the rghtful picture Of
our actual situation. What Mexican heart does not
groan at the sight of all the calamities of all the dis
grace of our country
Unless had seen it, it would have been incredible
that ten thousand Americans should have rsversed the
country from Vera Cruz to Pueba in trumphal march,
without other effort than the bombardment Of the
former city and the attack Of Cerro Gordo that they
should have everrun the most populous part of the
try without encounterng the resistance have
pected from the Mexcans who nhabit it, that they
should have separated themselves far their
of operations without being compelled to maintain a
military line that they should not have been called
of national dignity. which people in the extremity Of
calamities opposes to Its oppressors.
When Fernando Cortez aided by the Tlascalans, and
assured of by the superiority his of
OF offence achieved the conquest this territory
the native race notwithstanding their inferorty and
their ignorance of the Of iron powder did not
succumb till after the fercest conflicts when the ruins
the city were insufficient to cover the remains of its
heroic defenders. we live in a cline more enervating
than they! Are We not the sons of those who took
Pamar Peotlos and La Huerta of those who sustained
the sieges of Cuautla and Coporo?
IT'S not forty days since the route of Cerro Gordo
opened to enemies the road and i'll prepared were
they to act as invaders, that in all this time they have
not been able to receive reinforcement occupy
any point not abandoned TO them and notwithstanding
this there is force to their rear there
not ten soldiers to hsrrass those who may
upon route as extended as difficult. Whatever day
1t chooses the American army come, and sitting
will overlook with impuny the towers and edifoes of
tnat city the conquest OF which few months since
graceful,we know not what be-
Mexicans who at the sight Of the common enemy
ought to have entertained but deathat of defence
present to the world the spectacle of sensees bcker
ings 1t is not two months since this city battle
field and now although the combstants arrayed
upon the batements discord is waving her ncendary
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penetrated to the national representation, giving
place there to Of scandal the generals resign;
military chiefs discuss the orders which are given to
them; private individuals refuse their contributions
oppose themselves to the operation of
law and defence become almost impossible All con-
fusion, anarchy disorder and portion of the press
complaints, encouraging all rancors, reviving past
anmosties without sparing lies cslumny and defame
means unworthy ofevery man toerably educated
authority the law ofits prestige society of mutual CONT
dence and for what not to promote change for which
period could be inopportune but in order that
the invader advance and take possession of this
CITY, in which the genius of civil reigns and which
the foreigner will chastise
But let speak plainly this matter. This
pernicious disorder sprnging from weak source,
only acquires Importance and becomes threatening be-
cause it is found in government without energy in
society ruled by seshness, in majority which its calls
prudent because it surreRders all into the hands Of
whatever ambitious parties may desire the control Of
power They are not 80 much partisans without
any have brought the Republic to the edge Of
the precpce In all nations of the world there act
GUS and ambitious spirits and no people would enjoy an
hour of order and Of peace majority of of
did not restrain all these elements of disorder De
Iocqueville, speaking Of the United States, says
There the people govern that is to the majority of
peaceable men, around whom factions rage But let
these for once abandon public affairs aud what right
have they to complain that affairs go i'll Truly, none
at all But in the moral order of events there is init
mate connection. The indifference of the majority of
the nation for the fate of the Republic has brought
the brink of abyss and this indifference does not
cease if all Mexcans interested in public order do not
make simultaneous effort to drive back the invasion
and organize a Government which shall give them
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will fall the consequences Of that frightfu disorder
which threatens us with dissolution the most complete
GENERAL MINoN AND SANTA ANNA.
From the N o. Delta, June TO-
We give a long and interesting letter from General
Mnon in defence Of his conduct at the battle of Buena
Vista or Angosura as the Mexcans prefer to call it,
thinking, no doubt, that the meaning of the word he
narrow pass would somewhat relieve the disgrace of
their defeat Gen Minon, like all Mexcans writes bet
ter than he fights. He certainly makes out strong
case against Santa Anna We do not wonder that the
mob turned out to stone Santa Anna his entrance
into the capital, after the general circulation and Pc
rusal OF this demagogcal and excorating letter Of Mi
and 23d of February but we have heard other and
much stronger reasons which the Mexicans about Sal
than nls Ss on
irresistible power has swayed the minds and hearts of
to Sergeant Pipecay and Corporal Drill The gallant
Mexican fell in with lovely damsel at factory
sato who SO fascinated him. that, like Antony in the
arms OF Cleopatra he forgot all his military duties and
gave himself entirely up to the soft daiance Of love
In this situation he was caught by old lack, who
dent in the story Of the loves Of Mars and Venus,
and very efectualy surrounding the Mexican, ex
posed him to the gaze OF the sneering world, and
then released him to the punishment which his own
commander sought to nhict on him We give the story,
any responsibility therefor Some time ago early in the
history Of this published sketch of Gen Minon,
written by an intelligent spanard from which doubt
our leaders, as well ourselves led to believe that
the said General was very redoubtable warrior, who
only wanted favorable occasion devour Gen Taylor
and his whole army But alas! the vigor of the war
did not to the spirit of the manifesto General
Mnon not the first Mexican who has deceived
to the belief that he would fight" who keeps the word
of promise to the ear but breaks it to the hope" lie
had glorious opportunity at saltilo, and suffered him
and when he brought into action, could not stand
for moment the fire of Capt. Showers batteries, any
launched at him from the bright eyes that twinked like
the stars in the blue armament out of the rebosa of the
fair factory girl But Gen Mnon expects to build his
reputation upon the ruins Of Santa Annals This looks
very like kick him, Bill, he has friends" Well, in
Mexico this all considered fair play Santa Anna has
practsed it often his defeated enemies and justice
quires that the poisoned chalce should be commended
to his lips
TROOPS FROM THE BRAZos.
From the New Orleans Picayune, June Is
The bark Jubilee, Capt. Hartman, arrived yesterday
from the Brazos, having sailed the 9th instant. She
brought over four companies of the I'd Ohio
$50 men in all The following 10 list of the officers
companying the detachment Lieut.. Col w. Irwin,
Lancaster Ohio Surgeon Trevitt Columbus; Captain
non; Capt Caldwell A. c. s., Upper sandusky; Capt.
Julian Lar caster; Capt Link Crcevlle Capt Canipe,
do; Lieut. smith, do; Lieut.. Stewart Hillsborough
Lieut. Armstrong, do Lieut. Brown, Lancaster Lieut..
Roessler adjutant, do Lieut.. Warner, do; Lieut..
Ring, Circlevle; Asst. Surgeon Leech.
ARRIVAL OF COLONEL DoNIPHANs REGIMENT.
From the New Orleans Picayune, June 1871
The Republic arrived last evening from Brazos San-
ago, whence she sailed on the 10th inst.
The IL. brought over Colonel Doniphan and
panes Of his regiment LIST Missouri volunteers namely,
companies A. b, c, d. f. and II, being 666 men In all
under the command Of Colonel A. w Doniphan, Lieut.
Colonel Jackson, and Captains Waldo Walton Moss,
Reid, Parsons, Hughes and Rogers
Company f, of this regiment, from Franklin county,
Missouri. under Captain Stevenson, the Chihuahua
Rangers under Captain Hudson, and Captain Weight
mans artillery company, about 900 men In all, left the
Brazos schooner prior to the departure Of the Re-
public, and may constantly be expected. 1t will be
collected that Major Gilpin Captain Weghtman, and
Lieutenant Gordon, of this regiment, arrived here
the Telegraph on Sunday last.
This regiment will be paid of, and mustered out Of
service Immediately. We learn that the men are gene
raIlv In inc health We n list the deaths in the