The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-03
from the New Orleans Delta.
LATER FROM MEXICO.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP ALABAMA.


LATER FROM MEXICO.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP ALABAMA.
PASSENGERS BY THE ALABAMA.-Among the pass
sengers by the Alabama we notice the name OF MAJ.
General Quitman, Brig. Gen. Shields, Maj. Borland,
md Captain Cassius nj. Clay of the Encarnacion
prisoners; and George wilkins Kendall of the Plea
yune.
Removal OF THE CoNGREss OF MExico.-Con-
gress still in session at Querearo at the latest
dates A r,mor was prevalent that the members
were about to quit Queretaro and assemble in the
city of Morela. Speaking this subject, the Arco
Iris OF the 18th ult says
The members Of the Mexican Congress have deter
mined to assemble in the city Of Morea, the ancient
Vnlladolid,) now capital of the Stnte OF Michoacan
II appears that at Queearo they were always threa
tened by revolutions, and therefore, they wanted
safe place to deliberate with all the independence
and freedom that they require.
The RoAp TO MExIco.-The road to Mexico, ac-
cordinp 10 Me persons who came down with the last
train presents everywhere the most complete scene
of and desolaton At the approach OF the Ame-
ricans the inhabitants of the villages abandon their
houses and run away TO conceal themselves In the
woods. The churches have been converted into hos
pitfalls stables by the troops Of both armies and the
whole way is strewn with the skeletons of horses,
shreds of Uniforms, broken wagons, &c.
Social ISTERcouRsE oFsTHE CRY OF MEXICO
OF the social intercourse between the Mexicans and
the Americans at the Capital, the American Star Of
the 18th ult. says:
we nave taken repeated occasions 70 eXpreSS our
qualification at the evidences, which every day pre-
sents that the Mexican people are fast learning to
entertain more just appreciation OF the American
character They evnce disposition to do Justice
to those who have been calumniated and TO extend
TO them the courteses of life We speaking ra-
Their of the intelligent and cultivated portion OF the
citizens, than of those who give tone to society,
and exert no influence upon It, Intercourse between
the former and educated Americans is fast increas-
ing Whether at the theatre, or in the Streets il IL
getting to be no uncommon thing to see an Ameri-
can gentleman by the side of Mexican or Spanish
LADY, showing her that attention and courtesy which
the characteristics of the intercourse between la
dies and gentlemen In every part of the United States.
We say we rejoice at those evidences Of kindly and
friendly feelings on the part of the intelligent people
OF the city.
MEXICAN CoSGREss IN Session. QuERE-
rARo.--Letters from the seat of Government state
that seventyseven members appearing in their seats,
Congress commenced its session on Tuesday last -
The candidates Of the Moderates were Godoy and
The latter seem TO have abandoned Amonte altoge-
ther-his unpopuary with all parties rendering his
defeat almost certain Those who pretend to be in
the secret however, say that ii is the partisans Of
Santa Ana who have destroyed the hopes of the in
defatigabe candidate, Almonte. The later does moi
disguise his hatred Of the late President and II is be-
leved that were he In power, he would do all in his
power to crush the hero Of so many defeats II was
| understood that the partisans Of Santa Ana would
vote for Cumplido The Moderates had settled up
Pena Pena though he is stated not to be enough
Of war man to suit the views Of his party The go.
vernment of the States of Vera Cruz and Oaaca re-
cognise the authority of Pena pena as constit,.
tional, and pledge their efforts to sustain IT, The
Bishop of Guadalaiara, also recognises the new gov
rnment, and avows his determination TO Cooperate
with 1t in saving the country. American Star No
RENDER 8.
EXCHANGE OF vIsITs.-Day before yesterday Gen
Scott and suite, in full Dress visited the Archbishop
and yesterday that digntary returned the compii.
ment, and remained in the Generals quarters some
time.-Ibid. ~2s
A NEW HoPB-We hope some master spirit may
yet arise who looking 70 the best interests of the
Mexican Republic, will exert the energies OF his mind
TO restore her to that position she once occupied in
the eyes Of the world This can only be done BY her
doing ample Justice In the first place. TO the people
of the United States, whose Government, while It's
spirit Of great magnanimity made honorable pro-
positions OF peace.-Amer. Star Nor. T.
RAscALrTY-Some Of the Greasers about the CITY
have new way Of imposing upon unsuspecting
Americans. Thus, yesterday one Of them approached
| an American gentleman with five dollar gold piece
OF half eagle, and asked for the silver He received
hve dollars aud not satisfied with this, demanded
half dollar more. The American not relishng THU
shave, handed back the half eagle and received fvt
dollars In silver again, Not his five however for he
soon after discovered that the rascal had returned
I'VE counterfeit dollars We have noticed quite
between their fingers asking for silver in change
Look out for the villians.-fbid.
New DIFFIcULrIEs.-The French population are
making good deal Of disturbance but TO no effect
on account of Col. Harvey having logged one OF
their countrymen II appears the fellow had been
hogging his wife and Kicking up row" in general
and the Colonel cooled the fire OF his enthusiasm by
administering little of the oil of raw hide, which
served him right" @ MUSTANG