The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-23


Ing extracts from the Jalapa "Watchtower" of April
3D. for whichw indebted to an officer in that beau
uful town-one of the green spots OF Mexico
ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION OF GENERAL SANTA ASNA-For
some time past has been filed with than
correspondence has been going between The ex Pres
dent oil the Mexican republic, General Santa Auna, and
Colonel Geo w Hughes governor and that the former
bad agreed TO receiyea safeguard from Cove Hughes
and TO place himself under his protection until he could
leave the county. On Tuesday last the 23h inst was
generally understood that the General would arrive and at
O'Clock In the morning, three companies OF cavalry Of the
District OF Columbia and Mary land regiments were formed
in the plaza The companies consisted Of Captain Tayors
mounted rifemen Captain Tilghman's artlerists and
Lieutenant McDonad's Dragons the whole forming
cor OF honor, under The command of Major Keny of the
Maryland volunteers. AT o'clock Governor Hughes and
staff, accompanied by the escort left the town and pro-
ceeded u the village Of Bandera. miles from ia
apa Here halt ordered, and the governor mosg
Hospitality entertained by Gen. Durand ~ whose beautiful
residence the remained until the approach OF Santa
Anna reported A2 o'clock, p m, the eavalcade
approachng preceded by Lieutenant Nc Donads da
goons, which had been despatched for the purpose In
front Of the Generals carriage (Which was handsome
travelling vehicle drawn by eight mules) rode five we'll
appointed and equipped lancers; in the mum
Der OF Mexican officers, and small detachment OF vary,
with company of mounted volunteers from Peroe. As
the General approached our escort which was in line to
receive him, sabres presented and the customary
slutes made which the General returned by rising from
his seat taking off his hat, and bowling deeply. As
sisted the General and his lovely young wife and daughter
aight the General then embraced the governor and
tered the house, where the officers and all others that de-
sired it, duly presented him. He appeared be
good spirits and reminded the governor that he had had
the pleasure of seeing him in Washington and that he
well recolected many others whom he had met with in
| the United States. i
After sumptuous repast, prepared by Gen. Durand
Santa Anna and his family entered the carriage, which
moved off rapidly towards Jalapa In the advance rode
Lieut. Nc Donads company, the right side of the
riage Capaia Taylors, the left Captain Tighman's,
and in the the Mexican guard. The effect produced
by the whole cortege very imposing. and which
much heightened by the 'stars and the strpes." which
borne each side of the carriage by Segean Steu
| art and Mury. AS the column approached the Texan
camp apprehension was felt that the Texans might
show ill-eeng towards their old enemy but the gal
liant rangers behaved soldiers should who
harmless and in misfortune; they received him in decent
silence and manifested other feeling than that OF lively
curiosity the memorable Santa Anna AT The
garita Jalapa the halted, with the exception
Capt. Tilghnan's company, which ordered
pany the General Encerro where he proposed halt
until he could complete his arrangements leave Mexico
Before the General left the gaa, he babe farewell to Gov
Hughes thanking him most warmly for his kindness and
| attention to him and his family et39 aa4sal
On Thursday last the Governor, accompanied by nearly
every officer OF the garrison visited the General by invita-
tion hacienda of Encerro, WHERE'S owing lie
ty of the household furniture, but few of the officers had
opportunity of partakng with his family of elegant
| breakfast, which had been pre- pared for them Here
again, understand that the General appeared
grateful Col Hughes and the officers for their Kindness
him. and begged them accept his grateful acknowledge
nent of their courtesy N
Whilst at Encerro the General has been guarded by
companies of infantry, under the command of Captain
Dcgges, D. c. and Md regiment We learn that Santa Anna
viii leave Immediately for Jamaica, embarkng from the
port of Antigua, which place the Governor has rendered
him the escort of Capt. Tilshman's company.
SANTA ASNA.-Ths distinguished parsonage passed by
city few days ago his way to his hacienda at En-
cerro thence continue his journey Antigua where he
intends embarkpg Tor Europe For this purpose he solicit
ed and obtained passport and satecohduct from Gov
Hughes. He oundaby escorted into this place by
the choice troops of our garrison Captain Whca
cavalry commanded by Lieut. Nc Donald preceding the
carriage of his archexceency; Captains Tighmans and
TayIos mounted companies the right aud left, and
troop of Mexican lancers bringing up the rear Santa
Anna is certainly extraordinary History scarcely
furnishes exam pte-except probably, in the person OF
Alcibiadesol who has been subjected to so many
alterations of fortune There is something narsabe,
the that his enemy OF yesterday-shat enemy who
him in all his strategy and .heared him naked
Of all his laurels prevousyfom his safeguard out Of that
very country for which he has done so acha country
which, if it true, he has seriously injured by wrong
ambition but which he necessarily prefer every
| other because he has in 1t so much at stake.
He being escorted by Captain Tilghm ms light a
lery Antigua, his place of embarcatOn +.l-s 1871
| SANTA ANx,-This distinguished person surrendered
himself TO ii. Hughes on last Tuesday Governo Hughes
and staff with rye escort, him General Daans
miles from this place, and escorted him to his ha
cenda The of political affairs had induced Santa
leave Mexco and the condition that he should
have a seaport the Gulf furnish ID him. he
placed himself under the charge Of Governor Hughes A
general Invitation extened to the officers OF this gar
sou dine with him Thursday large number OF Of
ces consequently turned pay their respects the
"old soldier, and parake of his hospitality. They
warmly received by Santa Anna and his rends and the
General remarked, that the kindness extended him by
Gov Hughes these, days of his adversely, would
never be forgotten. The company down splendid
dinner prepared the occasion and after paraking
the various good things presented them, the officers
turned Jalapa, expressing themselves as being highly
pleased with their trip. lg Il
exceeding beauty and fascinating Her presence
will do puch towards smothering the cares OIL the seex
lied soldier" tts3 titNHa7 ptit4 M
cored by Capt Tilghmans company where brgantine
is waiting carry him to Jamaica. We believe he intends
visiting England.
drop the subject without noticing the conduct
of Gov Hughes this occasion his kindness of
manner and respect Santa Anna. Somsan;h iat,
having betrayed every confidence placed Ia him, he
not entitled any mark of respects but Santa
Anna the enemy of country, that ndu led Col Hughes
to receive him in the manner he did but it was Santa
Anna the unfortunate No. had he visited enemy,
he would have received much ,o1rmsr receptions, but
would not, perhaps have expressed himself highly
pleased.
interesting Tableau. loa Gus
We have received photographic engraving by Enid