Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-12-31
MEXICAN NEWS.
ArriuaI of the Steamer Maria Burt.

From the New Orleans Plcayune OF the 18th
instant, we condense the following summary
of Mexican news by this arrival:
The u. S. steamer Maria Burt arrived last
evening from Vera Cruz, whence she sailed
on the 5th inst. The news communicated by
Can't. Tucker, of the Virginia, and by our oWn
correspondent in regard to this vessel, would
appear to be authentic.
BY the Maria Burt we have received letters
and papers from the city of Mexico 10 the
eth of November. The most interesting
matter referred to in them is, by far, the ar
rest of Worth, Pillow and Duncan We have,
therefore, thrown together as speedily as we
could at the late hour our letters came to
hand, all the published documents relating TO
those arrests They will be found in another
column. There is much newspaper discuss
ion upon them, for which we have no room
to-day.
It. appears that Gen. Twiggs was to have
come down with the train from Mexico, leav-
ing on the I'd or 3d., inst, but in consequence
of the arrest of Gen. Worth, he was detained.
The occupation of Mazatlan and Guaymas
by our naval forces is mentioned elsewhere.
From Lower California the dates are to the 81
of October. The MeXIcans claim an adVan-
tage over party of Americans which landed
at Mulege, fought all day, and finally embark
ed again. The Mcxicans claim victory
We do not we'll understand the affair, but have
no idea of their winning victories from our
sailors.
Our correspondent alludes to protest Gy
the English Government against forced loans
from English residents in Mexico. The North
American of the 26th ult, has the following
article on the subject:
"By the arrival from Queretaro yesterday,
a communication was received from the Eng
lish Secretary of Legation, Mr. Thornton,
covering a protest from Lord Palmerston,
British Minister of Foreign Affairs, against
the forcible levying of taxes upon English re-
sidents in Mexico to support the war with the
United States. These Ievies were made some
six months since and the English residents
petitioned against it. The English Minister
of Foreign Affairs responds in language thai
will not be mistaken by the Mexican Govern
ment."
The officers OF his division have given Gen
Twigg5 splendid dinner. More of II anon
Correspondence of the Pcuyunc
MEXICo, Nov. 20.
A correspondent Of Fl Monitor, writing
from QucGetaro, says that the greater part o
the Governors of the different States were pres
ent at the seat of government, and that Will
one exception Qhe Governor of San Luis
they were unanimous in favor of peace. 1h
sessions were soon to commence, and PresldCn
Anaya proposes that no line OF policy on tn
subject should be followed, except such as th
States suggest, in order to get at once at tn
national will.
Gen. Bustamente has been nominated by tn
supreme Government general-n-chief OF tn
army in. reserve, and commandant General 0
the State. His predecessor Gutierrez, is Sc
cond in command, and COrtlzar next.
Ell Monitor of to-day, commenting upO
the announcement of Santa Anna, that he ha
placed himself at the head of an armed fore
for the purpose of preventing any negotiation
for peace while the Americans occupied Mex
can territory, discrelts the statement, an
says that he (Santa Anna) opened the doc
for negotiation himself, and that if he oppose
Congress in the contamination of peace, h
will be pulling down with one hand what h
constructed with the other The paragraph
appeared in FL Progresso, published in Qua
ma uato, and | should think that by this tim
the editor of Ell Monitor had become sutfi
GENTLY acquainted with Santa Annals thirs
for power not TO be surprised at any measure
that he might take to secure it.
Speculation has been rife here for two Q
three days back, as to the purpOrt of the de
spatches brought TO headquarters by Colonc
Smith. The following significant order fror
Gen. Smith addressed to the acalde throw
some light upon them:
OFFICE OF THE CIVIL AND MILITARY GOVERNOR
National Palace, Mexico Nov. 10, lS47. !
Sir am directed by the civil and militar
governor Of this capital, TO make YOU, for tn
inf 3r,Ho Cff bn
authorities, the following communication:
When the American army entered the cit
of Mexico, the principles upon which the OF
cupation would be conducted temporarlI
were announced by the general in-chef
his order, No. 287.
Circumstances have determined the Cover
ment of the United States to throw on Mexit
the burden OF the further continuance of II
war. In consequence of which it is now n
cessary to advise the authorities Of the city
follows:
1st. That all the revenue collected, or TO |
collected from whatever source, or for VIVA
ever purpose, must be considered as colectt
Tor the United States, and only 10 be eXpendt
under their authority and with their consen
all payments not made in conformity with II
rule will accordingly be dsproved, and the
mount thereof required to be refunded by tho
who have made them.
I'd. All the troops OF the United States a
to be quartered without expense 10 them. al
if it be necessary to occupy private propert
in order to insure this, it will be done.
Nevertheless, not to cause more inconve
fence than is necessary to obtain the end, vi
the comfort and health of the troops, publ
buildings pointed ont by the city authonti
will be preferred, where they are suitable, b
no rent will be paid in any case.
1t is therefore desired that such buildings
can, with the least Inconvenience be occup
with troops, be designated by the first aIca
TO Capt Irwin, the chief quartermaster. tn
they may be examined.
am, Sir, very respectfully,
your oht serv't,
r. p. HAMMOND, Sec'y.
To SENIOR NJ. R. VERAMENDI, Alcalde.
Mexico, Nov. 25, 1917
The mail from the interior last event
brought papers from Guadalajara, Morelia a
GuanaJuato of late dates, but they contain n