Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-02-12
LATER FROM MEXICO.
Assassination of Santa Ai1nd!

The schr. Mtis arrived at New Orleans on
the I'd inst from Anton Lizardo, with intelli-
eence as late as the Goth January 1t was re-
ported at L,zardo, that III consequence of the
passage Of bill by the Mexican Congress,
authorizing the Government to raise SIS, O0O,-
600 by mortgage or sale of the Church prop
erty, a great deal of excitement prevailed
throughout Mexico. The Churches were
closed, and every indication OF mourning and
of resistance was evinced by those who sup
port the religious establishments. Santa An
ma declared his opposition to the bill, and it is
reported that he has been shot by his own
soldiers. This latter news wants confirmation
The Picayune's correspondent says that there
are many circumstances, however, which rem
der it quite likely that such has been the fate
OF Santa Anna. The Mexican Congress, and
the Mexican press every where, makes this
issue-to be or not to be. We see no signs in
the proceedings OF the Mexican Congress,
which leads us to believe that that body has
touched the matter OF a peace with the United
States. On the contrary, the most hostile feel
ing appears to have been exhibited both by
Congress and the press. In relation to the
debate and final votes on the question of the
SIS, 900 900, we extract the following from
the Didrio del Goblerno, of the 9th OF Janua-
ry, which we find in the Picayune:-
The basis OF the project laid before Con-
gress or the night of the 9TH, and which con-
sists in taking possession Of the property of
the cle~gy, has been adopted Last night the
first article was adopted, and as far as we re-
collect reads as follows: The government is
authorized to raise SIS, OOO, 900 to carry on
the war against the United States, giving mort
cages on the property OF the clergy or selling
the same. if necessary, to raise the above sum
" The discussion of Art commenced yes
terday morning, and lasted until O'Clock in
the afternoon, when recess was taken until
7 o'clock At that hour a statement was read
from the Vicar General, lone of the highest
dgnitaries of the church, in opposition to the
project. SenOles Caserta and YaneZ Berriel
supported his views; Senores Berriel, Gam
boa, Rivera Lopez, and Lacunza Pacheco,
took grounds against Art. /, and Senores Ca
mas, Juarez and the Secretaries OF State and
Finances, in favor of its passage. After much
discussion, it was carried by vote OF SIS to
81. When Art , twas discussed, giving Gov
eminent the power to sell the church proper
ty, Senior Otero spoke against it, and Senior
Canas in favor. The vote resulted in IL yeas
and IS nays. At 10 o'clock, p. NJ, Congress
adjourned The debate drew forth no further
light, the great argument OF ministers being
that unless means were placed at the command
of Government the Vice President could not
be responsible for the safety OF the country
and that he was apprehensive that without
funds the army would be disbanded, and
march upon the capital 10 light the torch Of
civil war;
We also condense the following items from
the Picayune.
Santa Anna, in answer to the committee
who proceeded to San Luis to congratulate
him on his election to the Presidency, said
that he had resources sufficient, out of his PR.
vate means, to support the war for six months
and dismissed his audience highly grahhed
with the information.
The Mexican Government has raised La
Vega from the rank OF Colonel with the title
OF General, to that OF Brigadier General, in re-
compense for his bravery in the action of Re
SAGA de la Palma. A motion has also beer
made in Congress, by Senior Godoy, which
was carried, to present Gen. La Vega with l
gold medal.
In the Indicator OF Vera Cruz, of the l3tl
! ult Don Pedro NJ Herrera informs his com