The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-02

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The steamship Alabama Capt Windle, arrived last
dect Il from vsa Cruz having e that pass
Wnde we are indebted for the prompt transmission Of
our packages OF letters and papers.
Among the passengers by the Alabama, notice the
names Of Mai Gen Quiiman, Brig. Gen. Shields, Major
Borand and Capt Cassius M Clay, OF the Encarnacion
prisoners
respondent "Musang, at the capital 10 the Sh
slant Congress sn in session at Querearo al the
latest dates rumor was prevalent that the members
were about TO quit Queretaro and assemble in the city of
Morela Speaking on this subject the ArcO Iris Of the
18th instant says
The members OF the Mexican Congress have determined
now capital of the State of Mchoacan appears that at
Querea,o they always threatened by new revolu
uon and, therefore, they wanted safe place deliberate
with all the Independence and freedom that they require
Santa Anna had at the last accounts arrived at Ozaba
to the order OF Pena Pena in deprving Santa Anna OF
his command, the Arco Iris says: eff the President
Pena Pena, meant by the order that he sent him to
uamana that this chief should be deprived of all COM
man in the army he must have been greatly disappont-
ed for General Santa Anna has yet brigade under his
orders.
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The road Mexico according the persons who came
down WIN the last train The most
OF the Americans the inhabitants of the villages abandon
Ths Churches been so IN s
or stables by The troops Of both armies and the whole way
broken wagons, &C.
1t rumored that the Mexcans are gathering all their
forces TO attack the train its return the capital but
Santa Anna puts finger in the pie, it will turn out all
talk and no cider.
| The same night in which the American train halted at
Teuapalto, Gen. Rea was encamped at Ojo de Aqua,
place on the road, which is about twenty miles from
Perote but Rea did not dare attack the Americans al
though he had been reinforced with all the cavalry of
Gen. Alvarez.
OF the social intercourse between the Mexicans and
the Americans at the capital the American Star of the
Sh inst. says:
We have taken repeated occasions express our gru
cation at the evidences which day presents that the
appreciation Of the American Character They eyince I
disposition to do Justice to those who have been caluni
aed and to extend to them the courteses OF life We
speaking rather of the intelligent and cultivated portion Of
the citizens than of those who give society," and
no Influence upon it, Intercourse between form
er and educated Americans is fast increasing Whether
at the theatre or in the Streets it is getting to be
mon thing TO see an American gentleman by the side Of
Mexican Spanish lady, showing her attention and
courtesy which the characteristics of the intercourse
between ladies' and gentlemen in every part Of the United
States We say. rejoice at those evidences kindly
and friendly feelings the part of the intelligent people
of the city.
FROM QuERETARo-Letters from the seat OF govern
state that seventy members appearing in their
seats Congress commenced its on Tuesday last
The candidates Of the hoderates Godoy and Her.
nandez; of the Puros vepna and Gen. Morales The
latter seem to have abandoned Almonte altogeherhs
unpopuary with all parties rendering his defeat almost
certain Those who pretend to be in the secrets. how
ever say that is the PaTtlsans Of Santa Anna who have
monte The latter does not disguise his hatred of the
late President, and i is believed that he in power,
he would do all in his power to crush the hero of SO
many defeats was understood that the partisans Of
Santa Anna would vote for Cumplido. The Molerates
had settled upon Pena Pena though he stated to
be enough OF man TO suit the views of his party
The governors of the States of Vera Cruz and Oaaca
recognise the authority OF Pena Pena constitutional
and pledge their efforts to sustain it. The bishop OF
Guadalaara also recognises the new government, and
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the country.
EXCHANGE vIsTTs.-Day before yesterday, General
Scott and SUITE in full dress, visited the Archbishop and
yesterday that dgnitary returned the compliment and
NAMED IN the Generals quarters for some time
PAREDEs.-The movements of this individual appear to
be watched with great deal OF interest by large por
ton Of the Mexcans His sudden passage from Cuba to
from the latter city still more So The next we hear Of
him is that he is in the vicinity of this city and said to
be seriously ndsposed This again is conadcted, and
the present state of affairs and the future prospect of the
republic. His known monarchcal principles make him
an object OF much suspicion among all friends Of the
public and we are not surprised to find the leading Jour
nails OF Mexico loud in his condemnation For instance,
FL Mendiano of Sunday last in announcing that he has
IS length the Wheh induced him e
return to the republic, speaks Of him in somewhat Sc
we're terms. 1t says that "a general, who ought to
eign invasion, has turned his back and his arms up
on her. is unworthy Of being employed by any admin
stration What security such offer to the ma
ton, he himself being the main of her present
troubles! None Because he who has failed to do his
duty once will fail hundred times" This is severe
language and may be merited. Certain il is, there is
strong feeling manifested against Paroles by the pom
nen journals of the republic. His monarchical preju
dices probably the ground of this, and doubt
whether such is destined to bring order and regu
arty out of the chaos and confusion which surround the
republic. He will hardly have the power, in the present
position of parties in the republic if he had the in
clination. We hope some mastersprit may yet arise
w n he n
lie, will exert the energies of his mind to restore her to
the position she 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 gov
eminent, while its army has heen everywhere victorious
has yet, with spirit OF great magnanmity made honor
able propositions of peace But this is subject upon
which we propose TO enlarge at this tme-Amer, STAR
November 7.
THE woUNDED.--We are pleased 10 see so many off
GERS and soldiers getting out into the street. having stuff
GENTLY recovered from their wounds to do so. 1t is
strange, indeed that some who were slightly wounded in
the leg died from the effects OF the wound, whilst
others shot through the body and in the head survived
and fast recovering. There is something about il
which cannot understand Captain Scantland, an old
friend of ours who left the 1st Tennessee regiment to
take command OF company in the levy, was shot
through the head, the ball entering eye and
coming out at the opposite temple. None thought he
alive but has made his appearance in the streets on
foot-Ib.
Correspondence of the NJ O. Delta.l
Cry OF Mexico, Nov. 8, 1Si7.
EDS DELTA, Wca all perfect stand, and anxious
ly awaiting the disposition of The city is
much quiet than has been for many yearsndeed
it is as well regulated as any city in any country The