Tri-weekly journal., 1848-02-14
From the New Orleans Bee, ofthe 9TH.
LATER FROM MEXICO.

on the god, bringing news from the Capital to-
the 18th.
The Arco Iris of the oath uli contends that peace
propositions have certainly been negotiated between
Mr. Trist and the Mexican commissioners. and that
in the course of few weeks the public will be
bled 10 verify its operations. An American train
left Mexico for Vera Cruz, on the l4th ult,. and was
expected to arrive about the LIST inst Major Van Bu-
rem of the Paymaster's Department, accompanied the
rain, as bearer of dispatches. A large and valua
BILE train left Vera Cruz the 23d for Jalapa 1t is
composed ofsixty wagons and escorted by 300 men.
The Arco luis says 1t rumored yesterday, that
the guerreros collecting on the route to attack
them We do not believe this, for they know that
our soldiers are on the look out for them, in conse
quence ofwhich they cannot expect to surprise them
We would therefore advise them to keep out Of the
way"
The ship Rojah, arrived at Vera Cruz on the Goth
from New York, having $50 troops on board, under
the command of Capt. Howe, Of the I'd dragoons.-
AT the latest dates from Queretaro quorum of Con-
gressmen had not assembled Every effort at organ
ization had been prevented in consequence of the
small number of deputies in attendance
On the 18th brigade OF the American forces left
Guajimapa for Lerma and arrived at the latter place
unmolested. At Pachuca our troops received
with white flag, and were freely accommodated
with provisions and lodgings. On the 9ththe Ameri-
detachment reached Toluca, and entered the
town without the slightest resistance.
The Arco Iris learns from credible authority that
Senior Rosa remained in the cabinet Of President Pena
Pena, fulfilling the duties of Minister Of Foreign AT
fairs with instruction attend the business of the
some Department Senior Riva Palacios had BEEN
appointed Minister of Justice and the post of Minis
ter o. War had it was said been accepted by Senior
Don Pedro Maria Anaya.
We subjon lne following paragraphs, from the
Arco Iris Of a late date.
FROM PUEBIA-ExrEc1xu ARRIvAz OF TRoors.-
We learn that the Quartermas las been ordered to
prepare quarters for some 500 or 1000 troops inor-
nation having been received Col Childs that they
will shortly arrive.
1t is then expected that General Rea, now at Mat
amoros will receive another visit from the Ameri-
cans, and those towns that have been forward in
furnishing ways and Means to this guerilla chief
who, with his followers is ranked in late order OF
Major General Scott with robbers-will have an op-
portuny tocontrbue of their abundance to the sup
port OF the American troops; contribution, is whs-
pered will be laid upon those that have harbor-
ed and supported guerrileros.
Col. PAvoN.-lt is confidently reported in this city,
that Col. Pavon, of the Mexican army, now on par
ole and for whose exchange great exerons have been
made, has finally been prevailed upon violate his
honor by engaging in recruiting soldiers at Matamo
and vVuity W. sincerely hope that this report
mny be false, and from the high honorable character
OF the Colonel we believe il is, and only give the re-
port publicity that his friends may have an opportuni-
~ to disabuse the minds OF the officers of the Ameri-
can army. if they feel so disposed
MExIco.-A letter from the city of Mexico received
by aigentleman inthis iploce, ssys:-"We have very
little local news hens there is good deal of talk
about an expedition c Queretaro San Luis, Zacate-
cas-, &c. There is also some talk about peace-but
1t remains to be seen, whether the Mexcans if they
desire, can succeed in carrying, through their own
discordant factions, any measure that would bring
about such consummation
Since the above was in type we have received New
Orleans papers of the Sh containing few additional
items The Vera Cruz correspondent of the Picayune
says:
An expedition under Col. McClelland, 5th Tennes.
see Volunteers, composed of about 800 infantry and
go mounted men, started this morning to follow VI
tie Orizaba road and try off the robbers, who
represented be in large force on the main road
to Puente Nacional.
A small merchants train started out last evening
but it was only de guerre draw them on and
it ordered back last night, and hope this expe
dition will succeed in throwing fire into their rear
which will teach them a lesson to keep their eyes
skinned and large space between them and our
trains hereafter.
Although have no very authentic grounds to au-
thorize me to say that GenLane is moving on Orzaba
with 500 cavalry, it is positively asserted that such
the fact by merchants who are well informed of all
that is going on in the interior.
The smallpox has made its appearance here, and
fifteen cases known TO exist in the city, but there
have been additional cases for three days, and is
TO be hoped that the terrible disease will soon take its
final leave ofus. The cases reported are of very mild
form.
Later intelligence says: All was quiet at the Capt.
ital. Peace peace! is the cry, 1t is generally be.
lieved that Gen Scott and Mr. Trist have succeeded
In making treaty ofpeace nothing is kno,on, for OF
course, all the movements ofthose high in auhorit
are kept secret. Manypersonso responsibility, and
some highin authority positively state there is no
doubt there will be peace in three months The pro-
nunciamenio Oft State Of San Luis Potosi against
the Government and her invitation TO other States
opposed TO the Government, &c, making peace, to
send deputies to at the city Of San Luis Potosi