The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-05-15

: war issto be adopted, and in lact,i already q
lists, all along the route from Vera Cruz to Il
army. We have always considered this mod
interrupting our line of communications, as tn
most effective one for annoying US. 1t woul
require much larger force on our part, in OF
der to enable US Keep open our communities
lions in the rear, and will occasion us muc
heavier losses than we should experience i
pitched battles.
n 1t is said the British Minister at Mexico, Mi
Bankhead, is endeavoring TO bring about
peace. We much doubt his ability or inhu
ence TO effect anything of the kind TIL,
death of Santa Anna, or his fall from power
we believe, will tend more TO such a result, thar
any other event, and we think that he is in {
most critical position, as to his Office and life
both of which may depend upon the turning
Of hair.
The impression is rapidly gaining ground
ernment; and even if this report does not lead
to fatal consequences TO himself personally, il
will tend greatly 10 destroy his powerand in
fluence 4.
The correspondent of the Peayme Says
| The Mexicans here, one and all, denounce
Santa Anna for a coward, traitor, and every
thing else that is bad; and l verify believe that
a mniortyof them would rejoice exceedingly,
had Gen. Scott captured him the other day,
and hung him upon the first limb strong enough
-. 1. 81 t1,n,
false you cannot beat out of their heads--that
he has sold the battles of Buena Vista and.
Sierra Gorda for consideration, they are
equally confident, and in proof they arc eter-
nally talking about the S3,o00,000. They do
not understand why it was that President Polk
allowed him to pass freely into Vera Cruz from
Havana, unless there was bribery and corrup-
ton at the bottom; the idea that our troops
are a whit better than theirs, or that they can
whip them, even two to one, when posted be-
and hence, as better excuse than none, there
are many of them who y that they have been
sold by the "Heroof Tampicc.' Again, there
are doubtless many-pehaps the larger portion
who have lost all confidence, either in his
honesty or bravery; and although they may
not desire peace with us, they are still anx-
ious to get rid of the tyrant on any terms
Such is the state of feeling here in Jalapa.
The same writer says:
The diligencia or stage coach is just in from
the city oil Mexico, from whence they have re-
ceved papers up to the 22d inst. The news OF
the terrible defeat at Sierra Gorda had reached /
the capital, and while it astonishcd and over
whemed all classes, the tone Of the papers, Of
the public men, and Of the Congress itself,
would also show that it had served to infame
the people still more against the United States
Anaya had been appointed provisional Presl-
dent, believe, and has been gifted with full
powers on every point, except that in relation
to making peace with the United States-ihs
no one thinks Of Congress, in extraordinary
session, has even declared any one traitor
who talks of peace. The editor of Ell Repub-
ieailo says that we may take Puebla, that we
nay even capture the city Of Mexico, but that
here must be no peace.
The correspondent of the Commercial Times
writes from Vera Cruz, under date Of 29th
General Scott is said to have dispatched a
Messenger to Mexico, or TO the point occupied
" the legislative junta, with the old song, and
he olive branch No go, Of course.
.4p1l GAN express is in this morning,
ringing intelligence Of the continued advance
f Gen. Worth, and some disconnected rumors
rom the civ of Mexico
The eit,sens are throwing up wals-of sand,
fancy-around the place, and expect the SOL
iers TO defend them. How far their expecta-
ons will be realized, we may judge by the
asst. d
The public voice is openly. heard in opposi-
on to the late Mexican demigod, Santa Anna
Down with the cowardn sDown with the
aitor!" are the cries that are now heard in
lie capital.
am very happy to learn by this express that
en.Shields is not dead; he is improving.
We give further extracts from the Vera Cruz
apers, the Flag and Chronicle.
By person just arrived from Orizaba, we
now that Gen. Santa Anna had arrived there
18th about 200 Dragons, and Immediately
recruiting, having now under his
,mmand about 5000 men of the fugitives at
Terra Gorda. He also assures US that cor
,spondence had been seized by the authori-
es at Mexico, addressed by eatpersonage {
Senior Rejon, offering a,certain sum if he :
ould bring about an early peace, and to place i
! the requisite means at his disposal. ~
In Puebla, Gen raj Inclan is commanding.
hey are terrifying the town forresstance.
On receiving the news of the dismantling OF
srote, the American troops pushed forward to
at place with sufficient force, and seven guns, ?
.cupying the fort, where, however, they only 7
und the guns left by Gen. Canalizc
The Mexican army, after its heavy losses OF
lied and wounded, amongst which last, Gen.
riaco vasques, and other chiefs and officers
less note, who fell on the field of battle,
Is broken up altogether, not an officer or sol C
err remaining with their standard. s
General Santa Anna, who commanded in
lief, was the first, according to some, and the
., .ccordino IN ofbars IN leave the field: ac- h