The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-09-06
From the N. o. Delta, Aug. 27th.]
FROM MEXICO.

FROM MEXICO.
The schooner Jane Elizabeth, Capt. FIlklns,
arrived here yesterday from Vera Cruz the TN,
bringing US files of Ell Arco Iris to the day OF her
departure.
News from the interior announces the gradu
al subsistence Of the elements of disorder, which
we're called into such active operation during
the late hosliies, into the wholesome regular.
,y of peace and tranquility. The public bodies
are introducing amclioraton every where under
the industrious administration OF Herrera. Late.
ly, plan of prison discipline was submitted to
the Chamber of Deputies, by the Minister OF
the Interior, in which lively desire is express
sed to initiate the penitentiary system in our
own country. 1t forms very remarkable feat.
ure in the new order of things which now
reigns in Mexico evincing very plainly that there
is some recuperative power, or wish tor recu'
perative power, in the character OF the people,
The Monitor Republican, announces THAI
an official notice was lately published in the
Guatemala Gazette, giving an accountof tri-
umph achieved over the Indian insurrec'ions's
in Gavia. The same periodical, in speaking
of late events in Chiapas, states that more is to
be feared from the collision Of parties in that
state, than in the war Of castles.
Intelligence has reached the Capitol ot the
final evacuation OF the city of chihuahua by The
American troops. 1t took place on the 18th ut.
The Eco del Comercio ofthe 10th, reminds
the people that on the day preceding, just one
twelve months ago, the American forces took
up position in front of the city, when so much
enthusiasm was exhibited by tho National
Guard. and the citizens in general, to hasten to
It's defence. All was, however, useless, and
the hopes Of victory werc hurled in ruinous de-
feat. That Journal Significantly remarks that
the recollection should not fade from their memo.
ry, as useful lesson.
SMuGGL1Ne.-Thc Arco Iris ofihe l5ht inst.
states that smuggling has already commenced
on various parts OF the coast, and that 1t is lmPos
sble to prevent it for the want of gun boats as a
coast.guard. The attention of,he Government
| is earnestly called to the want OF some naval
force.
The governors OF all the States ofthe Repnb
lie have sent congratulations TO the President,
on the happy issue of Bustament's operations
against Paredes.
A remarkable mortality has lately prevailed
among the ellie Of society in Mexico; no less
than FIVE generals have dece ased, among whom
is Gen. Don Gabriel Valencia.
Tranquility will soon be re.established IN
| Mazatan. Gen. Anaya has united under
his command a sufficient force to crush the
insurgents instantly.
RoyBERY.-The official organ at Monterey
announces that party of Americans, from La
redo, had committed several murders and ron
berries In the State Of New Leon. They had
IS in
| towns of Sabinas and Aldamas. Complaint
was made to the commandant at Laredo, but ne
declared his inability to apPrehend the robbers
and intended TO Law statement OF the iacts be.
fore the authorities at Bexar and Camargo.
The frccbooters had returned TO Laredo.
P.EpEs. .-lniormation has reached the Gov.
ernmcnt that Parades has taken refuge among
the Indians in Sierra Gorda. He is denounced
by the Monitor as now trying TO raise upa war OF
castes.
The Arco Iris, in remarking on the complete
restoration of order at Vera Cruz, since the dc.
par,ure of our troops, acknowledges that with
our men has totally disappeared that activity OF
traffic which existed there during the occuPa'
| tion.
RuMoRs. From time to time, at the Capt.
tal. the few enemies that the Government has
cndeavor to excite the fears of the population,
by sinister reports. First, it was an lnsurrec, :,
ton in Cuernavaca; then, that Santa Anna had
dsembarked at Vera Cruz; at another time'
,ha, he was en- route for Mazatlan, TO join the
insurgents there. Weak inventions all, 10 stag.
ger The presen, vigorous administration.
The Senate had suspended its sittlngs tor
while in consequence Of want of quorum.
The official State journal, Ell Zempra''eca,
has re.appeared at Jalapr; it was suppressed
Immediately after the invasion. MUCH o'sc0n.
tent is expressed at the apathy manifested by
the me mbers Of the Legislature of the Depart
ment, tomee,for business. They ought 10 De
now in session at Jalapa.
THE COTTON CROP.