Indiana State sentinel., 1848-05-04
From Vera Cruz.

EXTRACT OF letter dated on vera Oruz, otn APfii,
1913.
To-day is the day appointed for the election of
the Mexican civil authorities in this city. All the
American troops, with the exception of guard, have
encamped outside the city; but are all ready TO
give them broadside in case Of any difficulty do
not expect, however, that there will be any danger OF
this"
We take the following items from the correspond
ence of the N. o. Delta;
Mr.. Sewer had left Vera Cruz and would arrive in
Mexico about the l4th of April. Troops con-
santly arriving at Vera Cruz The Mexican authori-
ties have required all strangers in Vera Cruz to re-
port themselves and renew their letters of security
or be fined $50. The Free American complains very
much Of this order.
The Mexicans few days ago, seeing they were
not opposed in any manner end that they succeeded
beyond their expectation in accomplishing all their
ends, thought that application to Col. Wilson
would not be inappropriate relieve them Of their
present annoyance--the American Flag, expanded
from the pinnacle of the Palace station the receipt
Of which (now ex) Governor Col. Wilson, order
ed the 1t. Governor, Capt. Winder, TO "strike the
American coors at the request of the enemy" Ii
was Immediately replaced of the direction Of Gen.
Kearney.
The people of the United States have no idea how
affairs conducted lately at this place. American
citizens taxed, tried and condemned by Mexicans.
would like to know If this is proper construction of
Il
well Informed of the fact,) that three-ourths Of
the officers of the army at this place would answer in
the negative. Had Col. Wilson acted with one half
the frmness of his predecessor the Mexicans would
never have dared TO make such request the low
ering of the American flag. Ii may not be amiss TO
state what Gov. Twiggs said TO them, at the time he
offered them the civil Jurisdiction this place "T
wish it be distinctly understood that American
here, or that may come here with supplies for the
American army, shall be interfered with in any
neither shall they be taxed by the Mexcans
and for the violation of any laws, they shall be
swerabe 10 the Military Commandant."
expect Col. Wilson will soon leave here for the
city Of Mexico to join his regiment.
The chances of peace are becoming every day more
doubtful, and even the Star, which paper was ad
vocate of peace, and, have doubt conscentiously
believed that the Mexicans desired it, seems now to
be in doubt The Monitor thinks that durable peace
cannot be made unless American troops remain the
country, 10 sustain the Government. The Govern
ment party is, of course, in favor of peace; but.
when we come think that this party is composed Of
about one-ejghth of the people, 1t can hardly be be-
eved that this minority which is held In power only
by the presence Of the American army, make
peace which will be respected by the great majority
which is adverse TO it, really think, like the Mon-
tor, that peace cannot be made unless leave
nv in the country. The Annexation party in the
places occupied by our troops, is becoming more and
more formidable. Since the armistce is in force, you
have idea OF the progress that party has made.
The Annexaionists want nothing short of annexa-
tion This party is composed Of all the Mexicans
who have been employed by our Government. These
men are looked upon traitors by their countrymen,
who take every opportunity to insult them, whenever
they can do it with impunity. They are threatened
SOMETIMES and Ihave doubt that their lives would be
id danger should they remain in the country after the
departure of our troops.
The MEXICAN BoNDs.-The FIVE million dollars in
Mexican bonds, which the house of Manning g.
Mcintosh expected receive in discharge of their
loan of $4,000 to Santa Anna-who at the time
was at the head Of the Supreme Government-have
been disposed of at Sl.lOO.000, The purchaser is
Sr. Berstegan He pays S6OO,OOO in cash, 100000
in installments, and $4,000 in bonds. The latter
may possibly be had for $4,000, which will bring
the whole cost of the bonds recently advertised for
sale, at $3.50, 600.