The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-16

much aud against such great Odds that TO
him part with his companions in arms, and have no
hesitation in saying that such the sentiments OF the
American army. 1t matters not how accomplished and
his place oaunot filed and il We know Gen Butler,
Selieve that he will echo that sentiment he not
much weighed down by ambition to applaud the
recall although the act places him in command OF the
proudest army 10 the world.
Winnsld Scott this morning, takes leavs officially Of
the army az that gallant band with which he has
red his and their names upon the highest point Of
fame's column. Many an eye will all with tears this
morning, when they read his last order.
Even In his short order he pays the following deserved
compliment to his SUCCESSOR brother officer, who was
his companion In arms in 1872 he here until to-
day.
"In taking official leave of the troops he has long
had the honor personally TO command in arduous
campaign small psrt OF who's, glory has beam from his
Scott is happy to bs relieved by general of established
merit and distinction in the service of his country"
AFFAIRS AT QUERETARo-THE MEXICAN CONGRESS-
The latest dates from Queretaro are to the 18th ut
The 4msrcan Star Of the 10Th thus sums up the
Advices have been received from ths seat of govern
nsnt up to Thursday last Several new deputies had
arrived but the meeting of Congress going very
slowly and some we're beginning to lose all patience -
The 5ottor' correspondent says he shall forward the
also the those who have not With the opinion
in regard to the matter ef the States to which the lat
ter bclopg.
At the mestipg on Monday last thirty deputies were
present. though infer from previous letters Of the
pendent referred to- thst than this number
have presented Themselves and ready for action
4 there Is prospect Of quorum A communios-
ton received from the Mioter of Relations stating
that he using every possible means fer the
bling OF Congress- enforcing the penalties ordered
previous meeting Of the members, and such he
constitutionaly invested with Letters read from
the deputy substitute from Colims and from the men,
Der of Osjaca
The former states that he supposed 1t necessary
for his principal to be qualified before he took his seat
his substitute The latter writes, that he
has the necessary he should repair to the seat Of
government twas ordered to have the substitute of
Colima informed, that he had been summoned Is de-
putty to discharge his duteshe taking the place Of Pc
draza elected senator He WILL therefore, no doubt
take his seat imm sdiately among the members
The writer adds that tbs passports asked for Santa
Anna by Sr. Trigusros, had been made out for him.
From the Star, Feb III
We have exerted great inf and the members
composing this body have agrssd to meet full quorum,
withia ten days after tho first advces the subject Of
little whether they meet not until action the
subject of peace, IL had by our Congress.
Seriously We have been informed that when the COVER
OF the different States their opinion the
circular of Rosa and is thought this expression will
be almost uusnimou. in his favor the members will re-
pair Queretaro their possibility taken
of by the pressed will Of the people The general i'm
preston that the members will not hurry TO the seat
Of government until the question of peace fairly
before them and then they viii meet and prompt action
will follow.
From the Star Feb. 1871
We received dates from Qusretsro last night to the
18TH from st. Luis l2h Morslis 18TH Gusdssjors 10th
Zsoatecas 10TH Auguascaentes l2h Durango 9th, and
gentleman who has private advices from Querearo
says that all ia perfectly quiet aud that tbs idea ofa
speedy peace possesses tbs general mind The people
seemed better disposed than tor long time, and balls
and routes frequent.
From the other States noted above have nothing
worthy noticing The legislatures generally In
sion, aud quiet psrvsds, the whole section have id
vices from.
We can learn nothing of that "batch Of pronuncis.
menosn spoken of yesterday by the North .am.r,
and conclude that the wish of the party suggested the
thought.
Whether peace not, thing il certain that
the stock Is at great premium just now.
THE ARMIsTIcE
From the Star Of February 18th
The Monitor Of yesterday announces that Sen Mora
y Viam, enc of the commissioners the part Of the
Mexican government to negotiate srmistios, has
rived in the city and that S.nor Qujano is hourly
pseted The Quersaro corrssp 0ndsnt Of tas jour-
nal says that Herrera continued very ILL., and that the
story that the house of DIusna Macintosh hal made
contract to furnish means to the government
founded On the other hand the Monitor prefers that
matters should remain in tier present state
rather than to the eXhorbiant propoeitos Of
the firm just mentioned.
thirty deputies snd nine senator's present
on the 9TH inst. Sunday LAST
The city infested with sdropos of all kinds who
were robbing tn. people with impupity, without airy
Effort the part of the authorities to arrest tbsm-
The diligence had been frequently robbed by these
ladronss who abound not ouy in the city but in the
suburbs The writer thinks ths government Is too
much occupied with negotiating peace to attend to
polioe II after.
We glad to that the members beginning to
maks their appearance at Queretaro. At last sd
vices there were but twenty four deputies there
thirty. We think tbs penalties which to
BE- euforcet upon ths recusaut members will have the
Ell .dataya, of Durango, that the Sa1 Luis plan
against the govern msDt scsndsous snd calculated to
place blot upan Shs confederation which will be diff
cult TO wps out under the pretext Of vndicsting the
national honor the Of this plan calculated to
disgrace them In the Of the civilized world by try
ing to unite together the Of ciz in unholy
cause The editor rsprobates the idea Of crying war
when peace has bs proclaimed and thinks 1t does not
reflect any great credit those silent when
war was the cry OF the Federal Government The ed
itor then wishes 10 know that If negotiations
foot which not dshonorabe 70 Mo xico what il the
oh
bat ween the two republics he must be terminated
sometime, aud II an honorable adjustment can be
brought about now, Why not let it he done now! In
cencusiop wishes to know II these great patriots will
be satsd with anything short OF the determination Of
every living Yankee?
Los Debates, OF Queretsro, in reviewing Rosas circu
lar announcing peace, says The war commenced-it
was adverse to us in every rsspec Who has been 70
blsme? This matters not at present The execration
not only Of Mexicans but Of every man Of sound mo-
rails will au him they Who have occasoned these
misortpnes Time that memorable judge who discovers
the most hidden secret and who cannot be feduced,
will pronounce their sentence The sentence will fall
those whs deserve it. We are accused Of commencing
the by the editor but to the nationality Of
Mexico the editor 10 willing to make peace with as He
speaks of all the wrongs done to Mexico but 10 willing
to forget all un Ter the exgsnces snd cultivate peacs
With nation that ought to be the greatest friend Of
Mexico.
SANTA Annals MovEMENrs-HGs cay CT PERsEcU.
TON.
Santa Anna had changed his mind about leaving the
country, and that he about to try his fortunes
again amidst the intArDsl cOnvusiona which threaten
TO distract The nation He In represented Is being in
the neghborhood OF Tebuscan, tins head OF eighty
followers His des SAID be 20 unite his fortunes
with the Vce-GoverDor Of San Luis and General Avs
req, and then march upon Qusretsro overthrow the
Government OF Pene Psna, aud establish . Dictator
chip But before executing this grand design, he pro-
posed striking blow at thu Ans rcans in order to
cover credit with his couutrymen The FREQ Iris puts
as little faith ia this project but that Santa
Anna st lurking about Tehuasau there would appear
70 he doubt.
Our readers cannot but be i1tsrested by perusal Of
the notes in which Santa Anna describes his escape
from General Laae's attempt to surprise him The
.4merican Star translates the letter to hands
CAscArLAr, Feb |, ls45.
Mosr EXCELLENT sn-At Tehuscan was preparing
the accompanying note to be forwarded to your Excel
lency whsn the people ware suddenly invaded early 10
the morning of the 25th ultmo by iosr hundred drs
zoons OF the enemy, under command of General Lane
They from Mexico, and by the express order Of
Gen Scott to take possession Of my person In way
other Gen Lane, by hurried arches and journey.
ing by night succeeded In reaching the vicinity Ts
huacan without being perceived. Fortunately. how