Washington telegraph., 1848-05-03
ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION OF GEN.
SANTA ANNA AT JALAPA,

OF ID April, gives the following interesting
account OF The reception Of Gen. Santa
Anna at Jalapa:
For some time past, our town has been
lilled with tumors that correspondence has
been going on between tho ex.Presidenl Of
the Mexican Republic, Gen, Santa Anna,
aud Col. Geo. W. Hughes, our Governor;
and that the former had agreed to accept a
safeguard irum Governor Hughes, and 10
place himself under his protection until he
eoaid leave tho country. On Tuesday last,
tho 2slh inst. it was generally understood
that the General would arrive, and nj S
O'Clock in the morning, three companies Of
cavelry, Of the h. c. and Nd. Regiments,
were formed IN the Plaza. The companies
consisted of Capt. 'fayor's Md. Rillemcn,
Capt, Iilghman's ArliIerists, aud Lieut..
MeDonald's Dragons, the whole forming
an cscort oi honor under tho command of
MAJOR konly, Of the Md. Vols, Al0 o'clock
Gov. Hughes aud staff, accompanied by the
escort, lell the town aud proceeded 10 the
village vi Banderilla, some q miles from
Jtlapa. Hero halt was ordered. anl the
Governor was Hospitality entertained by
Gen. Dufand, at whose beautiful residence
the escort remained until the approach Of
Santa Anna was reported. Al . o'clock,
T. NJ, the cavalcade was seen approaching.
preceded by Lieut.. McDonald's Dragons,
which had been despatched Tor tho purpose.
In front OF the Generals carriage, (which
WAS handsome travelling vehicle, drawn
by eight mules rode five well appointed
aud equipped Lancers; in the rear, was a
number oil Mexican officers and small
detachment oil eayeIry, with company ol
meunied volunteers from Perole. As the
General approached our escort, which was
in the line 10 receive hun, sabres were
presented and tho customary salutes made.
which the General returned by rising from
his seat, taking of his bat, and bewlng
deeply. As soon as the carriage halted,
Goy. Hughes approached and assisted the
Genefal aud his lively young wife and
daughter 10 alighI; the General then en-.
bfacei the Governor aud entered the house.
where tho officers. aud all others that
desired 1t, were duly presented to him.
lie appeared 10 be IN good spirits, and
reminded tho Governor that be bad had
the pleasure oil seeing him in Washington,
aud that he well recolleeleG many others
whom he had mel with IN the United States.
Alter sumpluons repasI prepared by
Ten. Dufsnd, SANTA Auna aud his family
entered the carriage, which moved oil rapid.
Is towards Ialapa. In the advance rode
Lieut.. Mcponaids company, on the right
side ol the carriage, Capt. Iaylurs, on the
LETT. Capl. IIghlnan's, aud IN the rear, the
Mexican Guard. The effect produced by
the whole eo,lege was very imposing, aud
which was much heightened by the "Siars
and the Stripes" which were borne on
each side OF the carriage by Ssrgts. Stewart
aud Murray. As the column approached
the Texan eaInp some apprehrnslons was
felt that the Texans might sho" some Ill.
feeling towards their old enemy; but the
gallant Rangers behaved as soldiers should
10 ono who was now harmless and in mis-.
fortune; they received him in decent silence,
aud manifested no other feeling than that
OF lively curiosity 10 see the memorable
Santa Anna. At the outer glrila oi Jalapa,
the escort halted, with the exception el
Capt. 1'ilghman's company, which was
ordered 10 accompany the General To
Encero, where he proposed TO halt until he
could complete his arrangements 10 leave
Mexico. Before the General left the gsr'ta
be badc farewell to Gov. Hughes, thanked
hun most warmly ior his kindness aud
attention to him and his family.
On Thursday last the governor, nc.
companicd by nearly every officer Of the
garrison, visited the general by invitation,
at his hacienda Of Encero, where, owing 10
tho scarcity of household furniture, bot a
few % The officers had an opportunity Of
parlaking, with his family, OF M elegant
breakfast, which had been prepared for
them. Here again, we understand that
WO EfHtlat hVVthItu lHhaN EihNlH' W. N"''
Hughes and the officers for their kindness
to him, and begged them 10 accept his
grateful acknowledgment OF their courtesy.
Whilst at Encero, the general has been
guarded by two companies oi infantry under
the command of Capt. Degges, u. c. and
Md. Rcgt. We learn that Santa Anna
will leave Immediately Tor Jamaica, cm.
barking from the Port oI Antigua, 10 which
place tho governor has rendered him the
escort of Capt. Tilghman's company.
santa Anna is accompanied by his lady
a woman of exceeding beauty aud iasci.
mating manners. Her presence will do
much towards smolhcrins the cares Of tho
"sell.cIlcd soldier"
The general lett on Friday morning !nr
Antigua, escorted by Capt Ilghman' 5
company, where a brganIno is waiting to
carry him 10 jamaica. We believe be
intends visiting England.
We cannot drop the subject without
noticing tho conduct Of Gov, Hughes on
this occasion; we mean his kindness OF
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