New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-08-24
LATER FROM MEXICO.
Farther Mexican Accounts.


piece meal Mr. kendars letters and papers trans
mitted by him give the latest intelligence but there
were intervals 10 the narrative which from time 70 time
we find the means To Oil up The accounts received at
Havana BY the Crest Western which lefi Vera Cruz
the lst inst furnish little Information and derive
from the Bolsn de Ids EOtteias Of Jalsps
csived by the New Orleans Prom these proceed 10
construct sn ineligible statement Of affairs
The reader will bear In mind ths, Mr.. Buchsnsns
cent letter submitted by Santa Anna 10 COngress
On the 18th Of July Committee reported on the sub
jet and recommended that the dispatch should be re-
turned 10 Santa Anna Congrest BY decisive vote,
sustained this report which We translated and p1o-
lshed few days since. We learn from the cor
respondence Of the DdrO De Ia Martha that the 10th
unicstiOn 20 Congress. The point of ID was briefly
stated by Mr. Kendall IN Of his late etters but 1t Ia
important that give the fuller version Of i from
the Diario.
The Secretary tells Congress that If that body is I'M
willing to the responsibility of answering Mr.
Buchsnsns Dispatch neither Is Santa Anna DESTROYS OF
taking II upon bis shoulders He says in the first lace
that there is doubt 10 the construction Of the Law
and that this should be cleared up. The Government
did not consult Congress 10 know whether the Executive
could take the Initiative In OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
doubt about that but the Executive desired 10 know
whether Congress wished him to entertain the overures
profered.
The dignity Of the nsilon required that some reply
should be given to Mr.. BuchansDs letter IL was the
business Of the executive 10 make that reply but he de-
sired make such reply as should express the views
Of Congress II more urgent upon Congress TO ex
last IL was expressly declared that peace should not
be made with the United States. The Government
thus placed in position where it cannot act These
points the Secretary dwels upon at length. He then
goes on 10 say that the executive IL DOT ignorant
OF the wishes Of the nation the NATHAN be
in any doubt 10 those Of the executive That even
In the moment Of mis- defeat (sludng to CerrO Gordo)
Santa Annals sole thought how 10 save the Capital
and that In the OF single month as by enchant
ment he had aroused public spirit and raised forces
sufficient for its defence But continues the report MAT
a. rnasfn Ia hall
istep or not 10 the American Representative. Nor
can the question be evaded by saying that Congress
lie not advisory body for II has been continually
acting in that capacity since II terminated It's sooTs
Of amending the Constitution To this the Secretary
adds: Some may say 10 themselves what the
Government wants is that should relieve It
from his ernbauassments.' True, gentlemen, this IL
precisely the case. The Government knows what is
DO wers are and them II has occasion 70 consult
Congress II knows too its duties but nowithstsnd-
Ing that Congress and the inhabitants OF the Capital The
nation aud the whole world witnesses Of the manner
in which he has discharged those duties yet the Chief
of the Executive the object Of the most absurd tuppo
sitons on the part Of Of bis countrymen and even
Of public unctonsres This has extended 30 lar tnst
the cry has been raised and effort made TO In
spire distrust of the General, the President &C &c
In conclusion; the Secretary says that the Govern
ment prepared for the and to push forward 10
the of its that II confident OF mum
phan defence Of the capital but that the future God on
Nv can determine The Executive insists that Congress
should make an express declaration whether il Is the
will of the nation that the Government shall not listen
TO any kind OF proposition mace On the part OIL inc UNI
ted states.
So far as known at Havana Congress had made no re-
ply 20 this had they acted upon At all The Bo1iH
At aaps of the Sd August that they have seen the
Drio De- GObiernO 10 the last day of july and they re-
publish one article from it, not specifying the date oil H.
but may presume 1t TO be very late The article j.
important as showing the Views OF the Government IL
is proessed resume Of series OF articles the concu
sious of which but reteraOn oil the views Oh tue
Secretary.
The official editor holds that ia not the normal
~ d., pfff rann
must be concluded some basis between the United
States and Mexico but that In bis opinion this can never
be done until Mexican have been victorious and
he expressly cOunses that when they have won victory
they should then tender the olive branch-neyer before
But the President for his protection desires an ex
preston OF the will OF the nation 10 TO listening 10 AneI
can overtures Congress alone express that Will the
President promises abide by IT, Hs duties two fold
AS soldier and civil maPisrae. II Congress and me
nation wish and nothing but war as soldier ne VIII
obey and everything is prepared for defence. II they
Fsh him TO listen 10 the Americans, the first mseis
tra,e ,hp nation he IL prepared 20 hear the express
sion OF their will and 10 heed IT, Let Congress as be
representatives Of the people declare their wishes he
s determined comply with them. whichever they may
be. hut Congress Ia obstinaely silent no quorum can
be obained for which the official editor lashes the de-
lipquent members. He concludes The Government
feels and knows its duties and while those whose pro
vince 1t is do mark any other course to be pur
sued the Executive will follow that which leads TO
glory and the national vindcaon,'
The Inference would seem to be very obvious rom all
we have given that Anna extremely socitous TO
have the whole power OF peace or war placed IN MS
hands and especially that Congress should repeal the
law declaring 1t treason to talk Of peace He Is go ur
CERT on this head that we do not wonder At the susP
cons entertained by his countrymen about bis inten
tons They believe, many Of them that he Is at heart
in favor OF peace. Hence the letter In La Para the
other day and the of the appointment OF comms'
sioners few weeks ago. and the revival OF such ru
NOR by correspondent writing frem Vera Cruz on
the 7th inst The BOlin dc las N0ticias censures the
government Ournsl for talking much about the pos
sbity of peace 1t insists that has bad effect upon
the srmy and the nation.
In this connection We may mention that Congress ana
Santa Anna are at variance Upon another point. The
removal Of the of government; santa Anna 10 vio
leny opposed to H. From Santa Annss obstnscy upon
this point infer tina, he Is schemng 10 make the
fate Of Capital the crisis of the should II fall
they believe he williusis upon peace Shou he make
a successful defence Gen SCOTS army would De ever
whelmed in all probability.
The Mexicans entertain great hopes OF destroying THIS
army. The B0eia says II Is understood that division
of the Mexican army is to be Withdrawn from the capt
operate In the State of Vera Cruz 10 cut our com
municstiohs of completely. Three thousand men II
easily be spared and their presence would give
unbounded confidence 10 the guerrilla parties Upon
the slightest Gen Scott the whole country In
his rear would swarm with armed men, IL Is grateful
20 feel do. undoubtng conviction that no sueh
reverse happen to arms.
According the BOiotiH extensive preparations were
making In the villages d the State TO hsrrsss the train
which left Vera Cruz the 9th inst They hsve great
hopes of assembling force enough to overpower IT,
From Monterey.
Al.