The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-04-05

"anneXationists, are composed OF tne poor,
honest, intelligent and industrious portions OF
the citizens Of the country, who have experen.
ccd the benefits of our Government, military
though it be who have struggled again and again
to strip the church of its overwhelming power
who have also struggled to pull down the mill
tary, any who having vainly sought 10 effect
these objects through their own countrymen
alone looked to American occupation as
as only remedy for the innumerable evils
they are suffering. At the head OF this party
stands man who has been Provisional Presl-
dent, and who has been distinguished through
out his whole career as pure man and sincere
and consistent politician.
A pledge to the party from whom ATTAINED
a knowledge of his views and designs proven
ted my mentioning his name. The party Is ac'
tive in its opposition to the government and mas
started paper in Qucretaro, "lhe lsraelItes'
TO promote its object, directly, but by advocating
the continuation Of the war. 1t has also, am
told an agent or agents in the United o'ates'
sent 10 endeavor to influence the action OF our
Government and people. You will see by the
extracs of the apcrs which send you' that
insurrectionary movements against the "oVelh'
mcnt at Qneretaro still continue 10 break out
in the State of San Luis Potosi, notwlhstand-
inu the efforts of the Governor 10 suppress them
and il is also said that Parceds is there tomen-
tinu rebellion. Santa Anna, also. although II
is reported he has applied through the Mexican
government to Gen. Butler for passport to
leave the country, and has obtained it, we hear,
at one time, is on his way to San Luis Potosi to
head revolution, and at another, that he is at
4, ,,,ith niult hDnHrpd
pared al the first opportunity to upset the eS's-
ting government. His power, however, Is now
of the feeblesl, and it may be, 1.-The has such
force, he is waiting the withdrawal of our army
to rc.cstablish himgelf in power. Alvarez, too
has by the seizure and imprisonment OF Gov
Alagubc, and by numerous acts ofdisobedence
manifested contcmp, for the power of the gov
ernmcnt. and has been playing the fool OF Santa
Anna, which he will doubtless continue to do
so long as required, although he has otlate eS:
pressed himself willing to obey the government.
You will notice too, that the replies OF the gov
ernors oflhe States to Rosas circular in relation
to the treaty are various. Some demand The
publications of the treaty; few express them.
selves desirous ofpeacc: and in such manner
as lead to the suppostina they will favor almost
any terms that can be obtained, while others
openly avow themselves war men. Problems
in Mexican politics are always difficult of solu.
ton, and never more so than now. Nolwlth-
standing, however, the demoralized state ofthe
country and the apparent Indifference OF the
great body olpopnalion to peace or war. il the
history of the past be a guide to the future, Pena
v Pcna by judcious use Of the two millions
and a half which is to be advanced him by the
parties here pccuniariy interested in peace,
can overcome an opposition OF so many conflict.
inc elements and obtain a Congress to ratily
the treaty. Yet, in this country it is impossible
to say what will occur in day, in week or
month.
Gems. Towson and Cushing and Col. Bel
knap, members of the court appointed to inquire
into the difficulties between Gems. Scott, Worth
and Pillow, and Col. Duncan arrived here yes
crday, together with Capt. Ridsely. the Judge
Advocate from Pueba. They were cscortedby
company of Louisiana mounted men. Capt.
Besancon came up with the escort. The court
met this morning and transacted some prelimin-
ary business with closed doors. Day after to-
morrow the court meets again wheE the first
case TO be taken up will be chosen, and the
next day the examination Of the witnesses will
commence. COL Childs came up from Pucba
with the court. lie intends 10 return in about
week.