The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-16

win not lose wink of sleep in consequence of their
shall sndeayor to write you another letter before he Ala
bama sails, giving such stirring The army
will probably move towards Jalapa in a day or two
| Yours, Nc, q. w. n
VERA CRuz, March 81, 1917
General Quimans brigade out the march for Ava
miles SOUTH and they VIII probably reach by tomorrow
night presume that some of the smaller vessels OF the
navy, under Commodore Perry viii go down TO take part
in case the Mexcans lit defend it, The impression,
however, is that they viii leave 1t without struggle
From The direction OF the city OF Mexico we can gam no
intelligence There appears to be doubt however, that
Santa Anna arrived there on the 10Th or 2l instant and al
Nothing further has learned in relation the report
that there was large force OF Mexlcans under In vsga,
IN The course OF few days. and then we shall know all
about il.
course of Mexicansod men, women, and young girls
We're gathered around the door OF commIssaries,
and each Struggling have frequently people AT
the ticket Office of the theatre crowded night to be first
IN On nqarng found that {. Iaons Of food We're being .
greedy looks plainly showed to what extremity of hunger
suffering for of food in Vera Cruz during the lombard
nen but there is always large population IN every Mex.
to-day where they will obtain their dinners the
| Since writing the above learn that Frenchman has
inst arrived city Mexico, who reports there
thousand armed all told, the road from
this the capital He says there nine guns in posi-
ton Puente Naconal, but only sixty them
1t would perfect madness for Mexicans
ne the YET suppose they win hold on while longer
The of spoils of war taken by the capture OF Vera
Cruz is immense Over 1000 muskets were laid down
the ground and is known that great number were le
secreed in the by who in citizens clothes
instead OF their uniform The number of cannon and NOR
already ascenined hai there are over 400 70 this should
be added an immense amount OF POWDER ball, Shells
Paxhan shot, &c, Mc enough to conquer the country all
the way Acapulco Quite speculation for Uncle Sam
Two flags are flying from San Juan de Uloa one belonging
The Frenchman who brought the report from the city OF
Mexico that he met the armed Mexicans who laid
road between this and Mango de Clavo. Some of Them
had hardly advanced three leagues, and We're already su
| General Quitnan takes down Alvarado the South
Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama regiments. He also has
artillery force with him. Captain Sepoe's battery, am
informed One object OF the expedition is to open road
from whence mules horses and supplies Tor the army may
am fearful you will find our letters reach you in jun
bed and confused manper-the fault lies with the winds
and waves for frequently could not reach single
sci for three days at time
1t is said that the Alabama will positively sail this
for New Orleans. II she does not, will write again
| Yours, &c., &c, o. w, n.
Later from Mexico.
Santa Anna's address TO his army-His arrival at the
| city of Merico-Itis inaugurdtion.-Ihe inaugural
| adareSs--Poiicy Of the aeao administration, &c.
By the Alabama we have received papers from the city
of Mexico up to the oath March, inclusive.
The movements of Santa Anna first arrest atten-
ton He took leave of the army at San Luis Potos
the 18th March in the following brief and happy address:
COMPANIONS ARMS Devoted entirely the service OF
he
doing which make the most costly sacrifice acting
trary my cherished desires and fixed Intentions But
ing our beautiful capital it will give unity to our defence
and impulse to the righteous struggle IN which we are en-
gagged with the perdious invaders, and in which you have
fought with such bravery and decision in the field OF La
that field battle your suiengs in the desert, which
you submitted with heroic patience, and above all, that
had the honor OF commanding you The nation owes you
recompense and you shall shortly receive through my
exerons although this is not the consideration which
syOu to
odiers You are the hope of your country her best de-
tenders Your duty then is guard all parts; and this
have disposed that two brigades of infantry and
march to the defence of the state Of Vera Cruz the rest Of
| the army defending this frontier.
done hitherto and you will ever deserve the ilusrous
name you have acquired am going to procure whatever
med to you and be assured that the hour of danger
will a Sa q Nc % I s y1 De ANNA
HEApQUARTERs, San Luis Poosi, March IA, lS47.
We do not precisely understand, but infer that the
three brgadcs above mentioned distinct from the four
thousand picked veterans whom he had previously de-
tached from his army with orders to proceed to the CAPT
tai under Gen. Vasquez.
progress triumphal He continually met delegations
from Congress, sent out to propItate him. Addresses
from the different States were presented to him on his
tai on the Goth On the 23d he took the oath OF office as
President OF the republic at the city OF Guadalupe de Hi
dalgo The afternoon of the following day he entered
the city Of Mexico with great pomp and solemnty. A
Tie Denn sung the metropolitan church, where he
received the fluctuations of the authorities and corpora
tons We give his inaugural address below We have
not room to-day for Senior Otero's reply.
The cabinet of Santa Anna is composed follows: d.
Mariana Otero Minister of Foreign Affairs; d. Juan
Rondeo, of the Treasury; d. Francisco Suaryey Trlare,
of Justice, and d. Jose Ignaco Gutierrez, OF War
From anything find in the papers it does not APP
pear that Santa Annals assumption OF the rens OF gov
eminent is revolution He OF course, dlsposesses Go
mez Farias as chief executive officer but without driving
the latter from his station of Vice President FL Repub
lcano, very pertihacous opponent of the admlnstra
ton of Farias, claims the change equivalent to revo
luton; all the measures of Faras to be abandoned,
it says but it will be proper to wait little till Santa
Anna has time to look about him. Our latest papers just
bring him into the full enjoyment OF power. Before
Santa Anna reached the capital he sent order thher
for the release of Gomez Peeraza whom Faras had kept
for week or two close prisoner Santa Anna has
avowed his intention of asking from Congress an am
nesty for all political offences committed since 1921
We have neither room time for adequate use OF
our files. We find in them many things which we de-
sire to publish We only give place to Santa Annals
inaugural
SANTA Annals INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
SENoREs DEPUTIES: have just taken the oath which the
prescrbes and in doing ought to accompany with
maniiesat OF my sentiments and the motives of my
conduct this respectable committee OF the legislative
body.
The events which have taken place in the capital are
known and of such character as to bind me to give
them speedy and pacific termination. Surrounded by
difficulties all kinds interested in what Is the most I'M
portant essential for the whole nation is the sustain
ing strong and decided struggle with foreign powcr
the nation it would be the of evils into
who ought unite in repelng the common
enemy These discords ought to disappear at the imper
voice of patriotism which calls upon the sons OF he