New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-02-01
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Mexican View of the War.

The New. Orleans Delta OF the 22d. translates
letter from la Patra dated at Mexico Dec o. Of which
give the principal portion follows.
The newly elected President still remains at the
head Of the army At san Luis Poos. and according to
what understand, he viii remain there with Il while
there IS necessity for sustaining hostile position
The troops notwithstanding the want Of resources and
comforts kept united and good Mexican soldiers,
coniented and enthusiastic in the midst OF the
poverty which prevails among them. santa Anna Il
probably the only Mexican General who knows how 10
behsy6 with bis troops and keep the always pleased
and steady 70 the good cause believe that nOtNith.
standing he has been elected By considerable
jority, santa Anna IL the best whom the Pres
dency could have fallen. If be does not charge
Of the Executive.
We Ie-r that the nation will DO, profit much from the
talents Of Gomez fsrss Like many others who obtain
high posts among the Mexicsss II s the fate of Gomez
FaTas 10 have many supporters whose frs ndshp viii be
easily turned into envuus enmity and who Will Intrigue
ID bring down the man they have lsbOred to elevate
should he oppose their pois and adhere TO tn dictates
Of iustce and patriotism Although only three days have
elapsed since Gomez arias assumed the Executive once
il : already feared in small but important circle, that
there may be utgues and c0nspracies working secretly
10 make him abandon again post which he now assumes
for the second tine. GomeZ aias Is as inuen disposed
ana determined prosecute The war cost what Il may
As santa Anna himself is On this subject believe, every
Mexican a. present connected with the government holds
Ike resolve and this feeling viii increase and strength
en- every day and acquire new force IN the public mind
a. each movement Of hostile character Of the troops Of
the United States.
If the present state Of things should continue for
year without any material change could iorete many
unthOught of evils 10 the United states but et Us turn
from this 10 another subject;
The Plan Of the campaign, If may SO style IL or
rather the method Of carrying on the war "heh &C
cordlng 70 what have learned santa Anna has adopted
Is an admirable one and perhaps the only one "nlch
may serve punish the North Americans as they de
serve l. who well acquainted y Nh their character
and have been able study well their inelnAuons dur
ng my residence in the United States think the plan
feasible and practical one and entities me Couandei
Chief Of the Mexican forces 10 high praise. Here II
Il N few words Every means Of precauuon VIII De
taken in order fortfy well one point Of the kepuone
with ali the necessary achievements "ltnln raol1s
not very extended but vel traced dis;rscung 10 every
possible the enemy, and caAng us atteAuon y
insignificant movements. ~ thc-e means u Is noPeD
hat much precious tine Will be lost BY the troops Oi
tie United States and thus a the beginning o. TIE sun
msr they vii be scattered s about The country a. Ill
ferent points that al no single pace iney may nave
force large the Central DIVISION OF the MEXICAN
army Thus the advance into the county VII cost the
North Americans large sum OF dollars "nleh VIII De
touching them IN tender poiH- a. tney s.4-s ooafs
more than lives and money more than me blood Of tner
citizens Beside the lOss OF time and the exofbitAIt eS
penses Of the North Americans, which are three tunes
as great hose Of the Mexican army the summer sea
vii is upon them unexpectedly Win Us Numerous
diseases and epideI-cs perous 20 TIE unaecniaed
ami thus without sin gle shot from the Mexican TANKS
they vii perish daily By hundreds both men and beasts
who vii not have strength 70 resist our climate and n
short tine their sinlents VIII ~ declmated
In that season Of tae year whea the nzrye Mexican Il
better tied Tor war the Mexican army VII Be able, oy
one bold and concentrated movement % suddenly i@l
upon ard tear 70 pieces the remnant Of Isyors army
And IL case the North Americans should wish 10 retire
their retreat vii prove fatal u them any death
bearing epidemic Tor they vii ind 10 resources on
the Inc OF their retreat and will be exposed 10 aI;aek
from roving bands OF hignwaynen and bandIic, which
I The rissries OF war are calculated 70 increase
THIS Il brief the plan which. according 70 Iniorma-
ton gathered from several persOns who believe 10 DC
well acquainted with such s-zrs, lave been able 10
cut but Est remark that The whole eonp4oi Is
civuge1 IL !. sad that santa Anna vi" not leave
san Luis Po;osi although movements and APPs-
rent MARCHES vii BE pfacrced that the enemy may
believe that ne Is about " leav- That word enemy
Is the olly BY whicE tie North Americans can oe
properly esSn4tec here; for il would - difficult for
10 explain " you The mortal hatred, and burning de
sire Tor vengeance, which tres all Mexican boscns-
Every Necessary preca1iioa has been taken. and al
means daily used 70 collect a Ssn Luis PCtosi a.
possible provisions ard munitions u IL i believed
that tie Norm Americans determined TO leave Sal
tito AID Iamqico they vii come toward san Luis
eG1 there nsnl the great decisive bete ssntA AnnE
VII not e.7e hat ely and vii Keep there constantly
about 5000 llca-
There are Il present In distance Of about 10 nile
or less, nearly 5000 OF Al and II a expected q
raise, during the mouth Of January ABOUT -DO more
lnialtry and cavalry considerable number OF troop
stationed 81 proper points to OF the orthArei
czns on Their retreat IN they shCnd come a. far
San LIS. here they vii not be able sustain TIE
! s.stAnce Of ne Asxczns."