The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-03

FIVE Days Later from Mexico.
From the n. o. Picayune Extra. Nav 261
The United States steamship New Orleans. Captain
Edward Aud arrived in port ut an early hour this
morning, having left Vera Cruz on Monday last the
ed Our dates by this arrival are to o'clock NJ of
the 18th from the city of Mdxco and to the 10th from
Queretaro.
Lieut. Contee of the navy came over on the New
Orleans as bearer of dispatches from the United States
Commissioners to tho government at Washington
Lieut. T. left the city OF Mexico the night of the 18th
of May At that time all parties were agreed that
peace would certainly be concluded by the ratification
of the treaty, before the end of the month Lieut.
is of opinion that it has already been ratified He in
FERNS that during the last month disposition for
peace has evidently been growing in the hearts of the
people ana That the peace party is in large majority
After the departure Of Lieut. c. from Mexico the news
from Queretaro became still more favorable for peace
THE PRESIDENCY.
HIt appears that General Herrera has not vet been
elected President of Mexico as reported All the States
not having been represe ned in the Chambers the de-
puties the 14h instant elected Pena Peua Proyi.
sional President, or President ad interim When the
States shall be fully represented, Congress will. no
doubt. confirm their choice of Herrera as President
Our correspondent suggests and with force that no.
Their reason why Herrera not elected in the first
instance. desire his part not to assume office
TIL the question OF peace is disposed of He will thus
be able to enter upon his duties free from the weight
OF odlum which may attach to that government which
sanctions the treaty.
PROSPECTS OF PEACE.
CRY OF MEXICO, May 16, 1S4S-The opinion that
shall have peace daily gains ground and orders have
been issued to the different divisions to be in readiness
to move \ bearer of dispatches was sent down yes-
terday with it is supposed information to the govern
ment Of the probability of peace, and instructions to
the of the troops below march
of any forces that may be their way up. The
cbie appeals OF Pena Pena and his Secretary of State
Rosa to Congress in favor of peace have is reported
had great effect in Congress, and this in connection
with the suppression of attempted revolution in
San Luis Poos has given the belle vers in peace a conf
dence in thu strength Of the government nd its ab-
y TO carry It's great measure of peace that scarcely
existed before. The reference Of the treaty the
Committee on Foreign Relations, every member Of
which is peace has also aided increase the
confidence in peace. Still many, whose opinions are
uncertainty yet hangs the treaty that the num-
Der in Congress opposed peace is larger than was
hrst estimated and that this number is gradually
creasng as the revolutionary party is strengthening
Rubio,of whom had occasion to speak at length
days since, is with Paredes. head and heart 1t
not be generally known that in the correspond nee
of Paredes, examined at Vera Cruz after he landed
there Rubio figures his chief correspondent. and
lavish in his promises of aid to the of monarchy
IN Mexico. This correspondence transmitted to
the STATE Department at Washington, and am in
formed by gentleman who read it, deeply i'm
phcate the then French government in the pro-
ject. In fact positive promises of assistance to
make Montpensier King of Mexico given
Letters received by parties here from Queretaro this
evening say the Committee Foreign Relations have
reported the treaty favoraby. but whether amend
ments are suggested is mentioned. The
same letters also say that Congress has declared that
fena Pena shall continue President dd interim for a
time sufficient 10 allow definite action upon the treaty
The object Is averrel to be to keep Herrera discomfort
ed with the government until the treaty is ratified
order that when peacc,is made he may be obnox
ious to the anti treaty party This will ave him
QUERErARo, May 12-CHAMBER DEPurIEs-At n
4
The reading of the correspondence between Mr.. Trt
and the Secretary of Foreign idars. coutin aed
A deputy proposed to the Chamber to withdraw from
the President. Pena Pena. and governors of the
States the extraordinary powers with which they
now invested The House adjourned at O'Clock, un-
til tomorrow morning
May 13.-The Chambers were occupied n the consi-
deration Of the treaty.
MAY 14.-Eeven departments States have voted
for the election Of President of the republic these
eleven seven have voted for Pena Pena and four for
Herrera.
Do,
of the republic
The House adjourned at o'clock until IL to-mor-
row Herrera is very sick
The election of Pena Pena for the Presidency Is
oay for few days 1t is certain that Herrera will be
elected President after the opening of the from
Michoacan.
QuERErAno, May 15-CH.Mnrn OF DrPurEs-At
half past II the Chamber met in session At the
expiration of hour and half the Mt ad m
ferim, Pena Pena, entered the chamber having been
accompanied by strong escort aud took the prescrib-
ed oath. After this the Chamber again entered into
secret session. This is the first session in which the
treaty has been under discussion The debates have
been very violent The deputies in favor war find
ing themselves in minority displayed the energy of
desperation. and it was with difficulty that the Pres-
dent OF the Chamber could maintain order. A meet
ing OF the deputies opposed to the treaty took place
this evening at the house Of of them in order ii is
SAID TO devise obstacles to the ratification of the treaty
May 1.-The Chamber met at quarter to one
The debates on the treaty and bolster
Gus. Several deputies talk of withdrawing from the
Chamber Fears are increasing that this plan will be
executed by the opposition The Chamber adjourned
at quarter before O, to meet again
" nothing unforeseen should occur on Saturday YOU
will havethe solution Of the problem.
We regret TO learn. by our Vera Cruz correspo
that the vomito is raging in that port Nj w r
Becbe sutler Of the port died the 10th Of the dis.
ease Captains Masten, Jordan and Clenden nin.-ar
the quartermasters at that pace-were down with II
tina GOTH well Mr. Scott the chief clerk of the
department. Captains Masten and Jordan and MIR
Scott convalescent the Goth and Captain Glen
DENIM doing well. Captain Patrick, the commits
sary had temporary charge of the quartermasters de-
partment.
General Lane left Vera Cruz the 10Th for the city
Of Mexico, with escort Of about twenty men He
intended to go through in five six days lie was
escorted out Of Vera Cruz by large concourse Of his
friends
GUERRfrLEROs.
From the Vera Cruz Free American of May 191
yesterday morning several rancheros who came In
town reported that armed Mexican force had beer
seen by them below tho sand hills this city Capt
Fairchld. OF the Louisiana mounted men, Immediately
set out with detachment to ascertain the object Of
these MeNlcans HIS comnan nd soon got within gum
shot Of them and were fired upon. charge was i'm.
mediatoly made on the gucreros robbers in which
one OF them was killed. when the others yamosed
The following Is Capt FL official report for which
we are indebted to the poeness of the Governor
Some Of the soldiers Of the Louisiana battalion sta
toned at Vera Cruz have refused any longer
They aege that their term Of service has expired MS
they enlisted but for twelve months. 1t is contended
on the other hand that the enlistments for five
years or till the end Of the war.
The sloop Of war Germantown arrived at Vera Cruz
the 10th. and anchored about a mile South Of the
castle, near the flag ship Cumberland. She Is In qua