Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-18

Eleven American Sailors wrecked near Vera Cruz
and made prisoners. were given up by the Mexicans
and sent on board the Princeton the 9th ult
vessel slipped into Alvarado during the month of
December, aud disposed Of her cargo for about &c.,
000.
A sr.alI Spanish vessel ran into Vera Cruz On the
morning Of The 18th ult, with assorted cargo from
Havana.
Gen. La Vega arrived at Puaba on the 22d ult.,
and at the capital the 25th He is called the IL
lusirous prisoner of La Resaca and is hailed almost
as a conqueror. This is honorable. The General s
representations the United States greedily
swallowed. He spoke of the very burdensome nature
Of the TO the United States and encouraged hopes
Of peace this ground He advocated the policy of
remaining steady upon the defensive, and thus pro-
longing the enbarrassments Of the United States.
Gomez Farias sworn in acting President
during Santa Annals absence from the Capital which
the Mexican papers say will be until the Yankees are
driven out OF the country.
The Minister of foreign relations stated in his
speech, after informing Congress of the proposals of
the United States, that if they disposed to do
so, they might enter into amcabe arrangements with
the United States, but he assured the members that
the government did wish any other settlement but
that which could be obtained by constant and active
war.
A letter from Havana of 9th January, saws: 81 l
am told that the garrison at San Juan de Ulloa has
been several times the poipt of pronouDcing for
OF provisions There are about 800 mouths in
the CASTLE and Of these about 1909 soldiers. In
Vera Cruz, the garrison, about 200, often on
short commons
Vera Cruz paper Of the 3Ist ult announces that
response to the urgent call from that city, the Gov
ernor Of Pueba bad engaged to remit them S25, 00a
very shortly. The troops at Vera Cruz are sadly
straitened for supplies.
On the 9th ult., Congress approved law Of the
self-dcnying order, by which it is provided that no
member shall accept Office under the Government du-
ring his term of ofhce and one year thereatter-n.
A division Of 5000 troops, of all arms, had been
detached from the main body of the enemy occupy
the pass of lula
court martial has been ordered upon Gen. Parrodi
for abandoning Tampico.
The priest seized by Gen. Taylor at Monterey, for
encouraging American soldiers to desert, recently
made his escape. Every step his flight is cbroni
cled with delight by the Mexcans, and they lavish
IN their expressions of regard for him.
The intelligence previously received, that General
Carrera President of Central America, is advancing
upon the State of Chiapas, is fully confirmed. Gen
Cardena was making preparations TO repel the inya
sion.
Gen. Ampuda is on trial for his conduct at Monte.
rev. Some of the Mexican editors, not content will
denouncing his cowardice displayed in the late
campaign, call to mind his shocking inhums .Iity to
wards the late Gen. Sentmanat, and tauDt him will
his Villainous brutality.
We find in the Mexican papers repeated expires
sons of dissatisfaction with the of Santa Anna
An apprehension appears be half developed that h
meditates using the army for other purposes than
peng the invaders and he warned against any sucl
course He is much censured for his severity Gen
Garcia Condo, who has been sent off under arrest t
Zacatecas or Durango.