Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-01-22
From the New Orleans Delta.
Late From Mexico.

The second train since the occupation of this |
CO ptal by Gen. Scott leaves the city to-day for
Vera Cruz, with strong and efficient escort
Mr.. Trist, theAmerican Commissioner, returns
home, the object of his mission-hat of negotia-
ting an honorable peace between the two Gov
ernments-not having been accomplished. That
the Mexican authorities more TO blame for
this state of things than any olher party, we hold
10 be undeniably true. The responsibility OF the
rejection of any overtures and propositions must
rest with them. Such will be the judgement of
the civilized world.
We wish could give any assurance 10 our
friends in the United States that the Mexican Gov
ernment is disposed to do justice, and enter into
negotiations with But we cannot. The Con-
gress at Queretaro is in state of great disorder
indeed, it is wholly unable to get quorum
Something hoped for from the Council of
Governors, 10 whom the question of war or peace,
$50 tar Mexico is concerned, specially
ferred. They avowed themselves in favor Of
peace at the commencement Of their session; but
either from fear of Santa Anna, some worse mo.
tive, they adjourned, day two since, refer
ring the matter back to the Supreme Government.
This is about tantamount 10 determination to do
nothing whatever. The new president, Anaya,
lacks energy and decision, and we fear nothing
good is to be expected Of him. Perhaps with
new Congress, shortly 20 be chosen, and a new
President, something may be doDe-but OF the
present authorities we can expect nothing
1t is true, there have been commissioners in the
city 20 ascertain upon what terms peace may be
concluded, but there is at present no authority
here to act in the premises. Mr.. Trist has
hausted his powers, if we may say, and has
nothing further to propose. The only alterna-
tive left would seem to be, for the commissioners.
if clothed with sufficient powers-and if not, 9TH
ers should be appointed who are-to repair to the
United States, and address themselves to the Cab
met at Washington. We certainly cannot see
what other course is to be pursued, if Mexico
wishes to retain her nationality. Within the
present month there will be thirty thousand Amer
lean troops on The soil Of Mexico and shortly the
number will be increased to fifty thousand.
| The general feeling in this city is in favor of
occupation.
! Gems. Patterson and Gushing, with between
two and three thousand men, arrived here yester-
day and the day before.
As the American Congress meets this week
much anxiety is felt to see the Presidents Mes
sage, and read the discussions of Congress on the
/ important question at issue between Mexico and
the United States.
What American will not with pride and delight
endorse the following truthful notice of the no
less modest than gallant and staunch veteran,
General Iwiggs, the unfailing and invincbe
commander of the heroic Cerro Gordo Division.
GEN. TwIGGs.-Wth the train this morning
leaves Gen. ID. E. Twiggs, who. we understand,
has been five years from his family and friends.
! From the first fight at Palo Alto up to to-day
Gen. Twggs has been in hard service, and richly
deserves what he enjoys-the appeaton of the
hghting general of the army. He at Palo
Alto, Resaca, Monerey-the bloody east end
at Vera Cruz, occupying the road towards the
city, and from which direction the re-inforcements
to the besieged city we're expected. After the
capltulation of that city, Gen. Twggs moved off
with his division 10 Cerro Gordo, and at that
place achieved such brilliant victory that his
name, and that of the gallant dvs on under his
command, has been The theme of praise through
out our land. In the valley of Mexico too, we
find him in the front of the fight, approaching the
enemy's works, regardless of the shower Of balls
that is falling around him.
Gen. I. hass been in more battles than any
General in Mexico, and the services that be has
rendered his country are infinite, and not until i'm
partial history tells of his labors will they be full
y appreciated.
In other fields than Mexico he has done the
State some service," and in all of which, like
those Of Mexico, he has been acorking General.
We wish him pleasant journey to Vera Cruz,
and, although his departure from the front Of the
army may be general matter of regret, we hope
that he may be permitted TO visit those at home
from whom he has been so long estran ged.
On the 18th inst, Gen. Lane, with a detach
ment, fought the Mexlcans, at place named Mat
amoras whipped them, and delivered several
prisoners. We have to regret the loss of Lieut.
Rld9ely, Of the artillery, and Asst All Gen. to
Gen. Lane.
Col. Bankhead was to leave Immediately for
The City of Mexico. to join Gen. Scott.
Col. Wilson was to leave cn the Goth inst, in
the United States ship Germantown, for the
North.
The Rainbow of the 18th December has the
following:
Gen. Mlnon went on the Oath ut., from Potosi
10 Queretaro, to take the command Of one of the
divisions of the army. Gen. Urage, who was so
long in prison during Santa Annals administra-
ton, has been acquitted by the new President,
and commands now brigade. The selection of
these two Generals has been very well received
by the greatest part of the Mexican people
Ell Independieafe.
Gen. Bustamente has been appointed Comman-
der-!n-Chief of the new army, which is about to
be organized at Queretaro. Gen. Gutierrez is
his second in command.-EI Repuhicano.
Gen. Herrera is dying in the city of Queretaro.
lie received his last communion on the evening
of the 22d ult. This ceremony was solemn and
and imposing; the host was carried by the three
curas of the city, and followed by an immense
concourse, among which were the President of
the Republic, the members of Congress and Cab
met, the Governors Of the States, the local au.