The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-24
Further Mexican News.

ouf correspondence ana 1lleS OF Mexican papers
| not having come to hand in time for Saturdays
paper, we publish the following items of news this
morning, which we were unable to give then.
Mr.. Clifford, United States Commissioner arri-
we'd in the city of Mexico on the llth and was
received by grand military display. MIR. Clifford
was accompanied by Mr.. Walsh, Secretary to the
Commission
We are sorry to hear that Brig. Gen. Cadwalader
has resigned his commission in the army. He left
the city of Mexico for Vera Cruz on the 9th inst
Mr.. Trist left with an escort on the same day.
BUsTAMENTE.-Thi iustrious ex-President of
the Mexican Republic was, at the last dates in
San Luis Potosi, with a considerable force Many
persons suspect him of disaffecton to the Govern
ment.
Gov. ADAME.-This person, of whose arrest by
the Supreme Government we gave an account
some time since, has sent letter the authorities,
demanding to be made acquainted with the causes
of his imprisonment. He was informed by the
Minister of Foreign Relations, that he was accused
of having been concerned in the late revolutionary
movements, and that it was thought necessary to
arrest him, to preserve peace and good order.
PAREDEs.-Nothing more seems to have been
lately undertaken by this individual for the ad-
vancement of his peculiar views. The Mexican
press generally is very severe upon him-some as
sorting that he should be treated as a traitor.
The BATTLE AT CHIuUAHUA.-Concerning the
recent battle near Chihuahua, of which we few
days ago published account, the Star says:
By the mail which reached this capital the 24th we
routed Santa Cruz de Roaies by the American forces on
the advance from Ell Paso to the interior Private letters
That the Plaza Of ia having been declared ndeen
Tras artillery and dspoSabe determined
eyacuate it, and withdraw twenty two leagues farther from
engagement took place between the Mexican and American
troops. which lasted from o'clock in the morning until
which resulted in leaving them masters Of the field Senior
e a Ss nab rm o If G 1o en
issupposed to have been great on both sides a..
lusous Governor of chihuahua should again have been
of avail Fortune often she chooses to be dsdan
from our country the honor Of sheterng within bosom
such children a seno Tas His sacrifices will not 60 I'm,
Of nestmabe value which have obtained for him the graf
Of the upreme Government that obtains at once the lib
erty OF distinguished citizen from the American Gen
eral in charge.
The Louisiana Mounted Men are, as usual en-
gagged in the arduous and by no means agreeable
service of guarding trains, scouting, &c. Although
not much glory is to be gained in this way, the
services rendered are quite as necessary, and con-
ducive to the safety of the army, the fight
ing can be.
EXPEDITION TO PopocATEpETL.-Th party
which left the city of Mexico for the purpose OF
ascending to the summit of this celebrated volcano
was unsuccessful in the attempt. The Star has
the following in regard to it:
The expedition reached the base of the mountain on
Thursday night the fourth day out The distance Is about
sixty five miles. They commenced the ascent Friday
summit OF vegetation at about clock IN
morning The night before starting on the ascent the
party encountered tremendous snow Storm accompanied
huh hail thuu,I, md
Wood and but lew fires could be had The storm
Stopping at about O'Clock consequence OF the severity
of the cold several OF the party becoming nearly eXhaae
sand feet Of the of the mountain Owing TO the
depth Of the and the e fl e m ey 10 he
summit that day. They would have renewed the at
effects Of the arifed atmosphere at such height well
of the wiud and storm upon their eyes ZONE ol e
IRENE Several OF them were obliged to descend from the
mountain bindoded and have their horses led by 9he
riders were several great danger from the difficulty
of ascending the cliffs with their horses.
The CASE OF LIEUT.. SMITH-A court martial
is in session at Vera Cruz for the trial of Lieut.
Smith, on charges of 'deserton,' enticlng SOL
diers to DESERT embezzement Of public money"
and conduct unbecoming an officer and gen.
tleman.'
Robberies are becoming very frequentin Mexico
the robbers thinking that they are safe during the
continuance of the armistice.
1t is said that a new Foreign Legion is being
formed in San Luis Potosi, composed, as was the
former one, principally of deserters from our army
May it share the same fate
A number of families, driven from Iucatan by
the Indians had arrived at Vera Cruz in state Of
miserable restitution. Subscriptions We're raised
for their succor, to which the Americans were the
principal contributors.
Padre Jarauta it said to have been arrested at
Huejutla, as he was passing through that place in
disguise.
REVOLUTIONARY MovEMENT.-The lndiansin
the States of San Luis and Guanajuata are In
open revolt The insurgents number more than
two thousand men.
News of the French Revolution had arrived IN
the city of Mexico and preparations were being
made by the Americans to celebrate the event with
appropriate magnfcence.
WASHINGTON TO FRANcE.-Ihe festivities In
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