The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-16

he enemy at Puebla but according to others, to re-
main In Mexico and act the defensive In any event
Mexican arms shall have achieved brilliant victory
over the Americans.
We assured that there are more than twenty-five
thousand men in Mexico to which to be added four
thousand which General Valencia is bringing from San
luis Potosi- with fourteen pieces Of artillery.
1t Is said also, that there fifteen Thousand men sta
Toned In the environs OF Mexico and in the direction
Of puebs as to all the important points far
place with the troops Of Gen Scott in case Of their at
tempt to march upon the capital.
VERA CRuz, August l, lS47
Gentsmeu-Ths English courier arrived in town YES
terday having left the city Of Mexico the 29th and
passed through Pueba the 30th ult have seep let
which he brought from the former cty "a the
2sth and am happy to say that their encour
aging although they record no striking events and
state facts which initiate somewhat with opinions
that had previously formed. All that have seen,
sgree in pronouncng Santa Anna favor of peace and
in throwing the responsibility ofconnung or of endea
the that the latter Is opposed to but that
it is obvious that Santa Anna designs fastening himself
which he DESTROYS conclude the step to that DO
sition 1t Is generally believed that he will succeed in
spite of all opposition and that the Sovereign Congress-
will give before the powerful voice of the people
that Is to say OF the twenty Ave thousand military un-
der the orders Of Santa Anna and who are in fact the
only electors Of the nation whose suages worth the
trouble Of counting
tax has been levied upon all the merchants of
Mexico similar to that which you will have seen has
been established in this State the exactops rating %
proportion to wealth. from four hundred twelve hun
bred dollars per mercantile establishment and embra
cling well foreign merchants domestic. This mea-
has produced strong protests from the foreign
chants many Of WI ON, including every French house in
the city, have peremptorily refused to pay the tax and
measures have been taken to compel them to do So
The Mexican troops are inactive in the capital and
the neghborhood as the army Of Cen Scott is Pue-
bla fact which, independently, would to Indicate
understanding between their respective leaders but
under the circumstances, almost to proof of
the matter.
The Congress, after many delays had succeeded in
gathering quorum, and attempted to organize blu
after an informal session of few hours broke up with
out transacting any business and the time Veraza
left had not again convened have particulars OF
this extraordinary proceeding but hope some
from German letters Of which perusa Is promised me
az soon the Great Western gets of The merchants
very busy preparing their correspondence for
transmission by her, as she sails this afternoon
Santa Anna has brought hs strong arm down upen
the press and has prohibited the further issue of
paper In the city except the Diaro on iai The i'm
preston OF this paper of the 10th out in favor of
peace and that fancy may be regarded as a TO-
vernment n,easure; certainly the Washington Union
would publish article against the pre ad
mnstrstion as FL Diario Official would admit senti.
ment In its columns At variance with the wishes of Gen
Santa Anna. Indeed, of all the grounds upon which
hope Of peace based this to me to be- the
est Witha newspaper aud an army on his side santa
Anna must be- more than match for the nation even
if the Congress and its constituents should rise up
against him. Tornel, Rejon, Goroztizos Canazp and
Faras, win also go with him, with the same motive
which will draw many others to his side that of b.np
inn mt AN early distribution OF the spois
- Since | commenced this page have been favored
with some details OF the proceedings of the Govern
aud Congress- received by merchant of this city
from his partner in the capital which place matters In
a more interesting light than ever The autho-
Upon the meeting Of Congress, to which haye auded
the subject of The Minister barra letter an
documents, mbracng Secretary Buchapans communi
cation relative 10 Mr. Trists mission was taken
passed upon befor. the whole matter ben
referred back to the government with the resolution
that the government already empowered to ente
into negotiation with the United states
the result Of which negotiation however, must be sub
cct to the approval of the sovereign Congress and
that purpose laid before 1t as the
should be closed This rather ambiguous rev was no
satisfactory to Santa Anna and he called upon Copgres
for more implicit instructions, or authority but befor
his letter reached the hail. adjournment had taker
place. and efforts Of the government were successful
in again getting quorum OF the members their seats
matters thus again brought q stand but Santa
Anna who to be In referred the
to grand council composed of the chief officers of tho
government and the army The decision of these func
tionares childish and ridiculous. They pronounced
1t ins=pedie 10 enter into nego.iatons peace until
another opportunity should be afforded Merfco 10 RI.
friere her fortunes in the field.
Santa Anna, however, while apparently acquiescing in
the press from the war channel into that Of
is evident that his position most critical
but II he passes safely over the crisis produced
think his chances for the Dictatorship fifty to one III
superior to all his generals In cunning equal L
the worst In venaty qualities which will probably di
rect his this instance as thew have done a.
former ones, to q successful issue.
General Scotts proclamation has unquestonably hat
good effect on the public mind of Mexico, 1t deals
important States Of the copfederacy, viz Vera Cruz
Puebla and Oajaca or this effect and of It's probabl
there are symptoms which be- doubtless understands
threatening complete Acknowledgement of the fedora
ton, unless the war should BIZ speedily brought to
close The spirit Of Reorganization which has showi
itself In the Northern states Is spreading rapid,
amongst the middle and southern portions the coun
try and If the be much longer protracted
will take place which will never again be closed
But ! am confident that peace is at hand. hav,
never before seen the horizon SO bright, and all thu
VERA Cruz, August 2 ls47.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES | wrote yesterday, nothing OF
say that the intelligence then sent has been confirmed
by all the letters from authentic which have
since seen There are some trhing differences in de-
tails but believe the authorities to which my In.
formation, are better than most Of the others.
UNITED STATES FLAG sHIr MIss,ssrprr,l
ANTON LIzARDo, July %, ls47.
Notice Is given that the tax Of ten per cent,
vaiorem hitherto imposed on exports from the ports in
the Gulf of Mexico occupied by naval forces of III,
United States, hereby ordered to be discontinued
collection Of duties under the tariff OF April 18th
lSl7, will act accordingly
NJ. c. FERRY, CONG Home Squadron.
FROM SAN LUIS porosI
From FL Estandarte de Chinacates of San Luis Potos
pira the State Of San Luis Potos Yran her worth,
authorities her deserving citizens Let her honest fame
let the glorious renown that she has In the pre
sent epoch be imperishable! May San Luis Potos re
main the land of honor and Of patriotism and may he
laurels be withered by act Of namy unworthy
On Monday last the honorable Congress Of the Stat
approved the law which subion to this article an
at the same time took into consideration the
ton to the honorable municipality of this capital the
port which also insert below Both these document
glow with national enthusiasm, with zeal tor the cause
the country with sentiments the most just and noble
defence of the rights and the honor of Mexico bot
expressed disavowal detestation and reprobato
OF treaty with the foreign foe which would degrade an
debsse the Republic into the slime Of infamy Peac
with the odous Americans! Peace with our assassin
and hangmeu! Peace with the slave dealers and th
authors OF internal crimes Pc with those who hsv
brought death and desoston among us-with those VIII
have sacrificed to their brutal sensuaity the honor
our women Peace with these cannioals, tbeHo Carbs
this horde OF savage beasts Peace with those who iv
outraged humanity who have in many ways trsmplet
on religion who have in every form violated the right
OF nations Peace with those who have ano
who seek to dishopor us
No! thousand times no The blood Of our martyrs
yet wet upon the battle field the flames which have
dest Dyed our cities yet extngushed our BAR
ners and exhibited in the American ca
pita our people have not yet forth TO tho strife
internal discords yet exist Lamentations aud the
voice of wo arising from 10 many victims many or
hAArA In