The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-06

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ment, who In quest Of their salaries but the
government IL not drrous that offices should BIS estab
stance fthe psops and seems determined to admin
lister that branch upon economical footing The
civil and military masters Of the public treasury are
snxous for such peace - lead to tho restoration
| Of the Commissariat q neral Of Mexico.
There now sxtynve deputies here; ten or twelve
Others will soon arrive, and the sessions will begin It
asserted that tho responsibility OF Santa Anna and
Romero will be declared forthwith. 1t appears to be
certain that there will not be r majority for such
the Msxoans dssre-. principal leaders Of
both the democratic and OF the moderate party are
agreed upon this point Nothing yet done with
regard to an election of acting President But
sured that Amonte will suffer third or fourth defeat
az ths oIhsr one OF the most Jealous o.
who had signed the summons conpoeafariol Of
the monarchist PArsdss Rejon, Msdins and Alc.ids'
ming with the deputies to whom he psys long visits
Tbs same paper has the following Mr Doys who
the packet but the arrival Of the Marquis of Da
pont at Vera Crus draws It is said be brings with
him q commission for our government Vsrions COM
mentsries ere made upon the subject
rHK MEXICAN CABINET.
IEi Monitor announces the following as the now cabi.
| Jose Joaquin Herrera, Minister Of War.
Mariana Otero, Minister Of Justice
Luis do ls Rosa, Minister Of Relations.
And for tho Hacienda, Q gentleman Of integrity.
1t is also stated that Vism has been named as tho
Minister Of War Psaco Minister Of Justice Ross, Of
| Relations; and Pedraza Of the Hacienda.
THE QUESTION IN DISPUTE.
From the New Orleans Picsyune, Nov %
The papers the city OF Mexico are long
communication by Senior Otero distinguished mem
Der Of Congress- upon the late negotiations the house
Of Alfaro We received translation Of 1t In pamphlet
two or three weeks since but ia great length pre-
vented us from using It, Senior Otero maintains that
the only thing really in dispute between the two
ments tho question OF Tsxss and that all negotiations
should be confined solution Of that single affair He
nvokes the aid Of public opnisn to induce Congress ina
medistely upon assembling to declare that the govern
under any BY which national terri
tory other than Texas shall be alienatsd e condemns
the conduct OF tho late Mexican commissioners in
senting any arrangement whatever to California
aud demands that the hands Of the shall be
once tied up absolutely so as to render legal peace
impossible The paper the purport Of which We can
only thus hint at IL written with considerable force and
with insight into the politics and policy Of the United
States which is unusual with Mexican.
THE EARTHQUAKE AT oCoTLAN.
The Monitor Republican, Of the 27th Oct contains
Of the State of Jasco giving account Of the
des,ructcn Of that town, and Of large number Of s
the report the follow ing passage
II O'Clock to day, Most Excellent Sir after the
na 1T Tn.
Saviour, which lasted half hour during which time
than two thousand persons, who were in the
keacs Frustrated themselves performing acts Of CON
triton and calling the Lord with shoutsfor mercy ~
70 this report OF the Alcslde attached that Of the
Foreign Relations of the General Government In which
speaks Of tho no had adopted to relieve the
suderiDgs those the inhabitants Of Ocotan who
had survived the earthquake He .tstes that Ootsn
situated on the right bank Of the river santsgo ts
confluence with the Zuls short distance after it leaves
| Cape Chapula
SANTA ANNA AND VALENCIA.
.sf From the New Orleans Delta, Nov. 26
Santa Anna aud Valencia wore, for long time pre-
yious to the battle Of Contrsras the most devoted
frisndsthat is 1t is possible for two such fathess
int.gusnts entertain the feeling Of friendship Va
lenoia has helped Santa Anna in many revolutionary
strait and Santa Anna In return, has made Valencia
great man out of very inferior material In the contest
between Santa Anna and Gen Meja, several years ago.
\ attributable
treachery Of Yalenois, who had written letter to
tsr%inston to join him against sapta Auna gentle
man Of this city, to whom Gen Mjia unfoded his plan,
warned the General against vslsneis as drunssrd,
ment kept The result proved the truth and sagaoity
Of the prediction vslenca betrayed Mejia and thus
made Santa AunA his fast frienda friendship which
lasted down to the battle of Contrerss Here however
Gen. Persor F. Smith broke in rather roughly their
stirred up the bile the fugitive Mexican against his
old friend who In turn declared his profound contempt
s of San To
however how pleasant and ssctonste was the former
intimacy Of these two Generals and To illustrate por-
following letters published In the qmsrean Star Of 18th
Of October
Army OF THE NonrH- GErERAL-IN.C Hmr,(
San Augeh August Is, 1847. !
| To his Erceiieney Gen. Don Jose Maria Tornel
My dear Friend-I have just received order from
friend Senior Santa abandon all these points
at day light and march for Churubusco. If should
comply with this order friend without making those
my want ef military knowledge, and by my friendship
Tor Senior Santa Anna should am convinced. commit
fault and recresnt to the most holy OF du
ties For these could do no less than to make
to him such remarks believed just and point out to
him the evil OF changing his insructions hope that
you will make Of all your influence to gain at
tentve consideration for these remarks with calmne
and benignity for the republic our frendand
ourselves must be lost 1t TO that already
the enemy's columns entering Sun Augel-I
him pursuing to La Piedai whle forced to take
fight for Mexico, in frightfu disorder by the only
csuseway that remains open to that Of Lszsro
exposed in flank all the way by that Of the Nno Per-
dido These the that have submitted to
for part, although should have no concern, with
my five thousand men alone, against oil the enemy's
forces they should choose for the defence of
the point Of Padierna yet should trsmbe like quick
silver when united to you the number of twenty
thousand II to endeavor to maintain, what In
my humble opinion, conceive TO be false position In
order not to detan the bearer Of these communications
will not enter into further details but again coDjure
you, in the name OF our country and our friendship
that you procure listening to these and by
doing you will render great Service both to the nation
and your Aectionats friend and companion, and obe
| dent faithful servant, GABRIEL VALENCIA.
AMY OF THE NoRrH-GEsERAL-IS-CHrEy, !
| SAN ANGEL, August Is, lsi7.
10 his EGreHsney Gen. Den Antonio Lopez de Soata
My esteemed friend and ompanion--Against my
wishes contrary to the conduct which have always
served towardn you, but compelled by q conscientious
sense Of duty compelled loyal friend as Mexican
OF this army and my country would ha zsrded by
the abandonment Of tho point of Padrnx which the
enemy atoaynRne ne bnouid nndt LEFT open
might issue from his doo position to attack
flank i was induced TO write the letter which under
his date directed to you throuh the Ministry Of War
myself recommended to you last night the movement
which am directed to make for the circumstances
then seemed to render IT necessary had made only
slight of the point have entrenchsd
camp and all the probabilities in favor Of success
On the other hand, am convinced beyond all doubt
that the abandonment OF this point would be- de-
struction must therefore, expect at your hands to
allow this Recommendation which have made, to pass
into eternal oblivion and to be pleased to receive some
| remarks which have emsnsted solely from the purest
and most Jealous patriotism Do not quarrel with
friend detpiss those views which, to his way Of
thinking military matters evident, for should
DO greved the bottom of soul to dspease you with
these views, that you should take them in different
from that In which q pure heart has intended
them beg Of you TO grant this favor the greatest
proof Of the friendship and regard with which you have
/ honofed most tomato friend oOmpanon,