The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-01-01

votes, and three scattering. For second Sena-
tor lbarra received all but three votes. Gen.
Herrera had been attacked by new disease,
and it was thought that he would not survive.
This is a matter Of regret to ell well-wishers
Of Mexico. News had been received at Que
retaro by express that the Americans had ta-
ken possession Of the port Of MaZatlan with
four ships Of war. 1t appears to be generally
credited, and H Monitor says it aggravates sin
an extraordinary manner our desperate situa-
ton" Government has issued a circular ask
ing resources from the States Rosa continues
to discharge the duties Of Secretary Of the
Treasury and there appears to be some difficult
ty in filling the vacancy. Gamboa had brought
forward his charges Of treason against Santa
Anna in a new form, and Otero had also im-
peached Romero on account Of his proceedings
as Minister Of Justice towards the growers Of
tobacco. Santa Annals partizans were busy
at the capitol working against President Anaya
and clamoring for the restoration Of their
chief to the command Of the army. The Pre-
|, sident, however, does not appearto heed them,
and some Of his late nominations ale especial
/, " distastefuI to tlrem-Rosa is particularly the
object Of their hatred.
A Speculation has been rife here for two or
4 three days back, as to the PurPort Of the des-
patches brought to head-quarIe 8 by Colonel
i Smyth. The following significant order from
!. Gen. Smith addressed to the alcalde throws
n some light upon them; atI..
d Office of the Civil and Military GopernOr,(
< National Palace, exico, Nov 10, l847. }
i SIR-I am directed by the civil and militar!
f Governor Of this capital, to make to you, 70
il the information and guidance of the Mexican
. civil authorities, the following communica
n. IN ara
len the American army entered the cit
m Of Mexico, the principles upon which the oC
IT, c~upation would be conducted temporarily wer
he announced by the general-in-chief in his o.
is der No 287.
Circumstances have determined the Co
~ eminent Of the United States to throw @
Mexico the burden of the further continuanC
IN of the war. In consequence of which it.
now necessary to advise the authorities of II
N city as follows: 81.
Z LIST. That all the revenue collected, or to
collected from whatever source, or for wha
ever purpose, must be considered as collect
for the United States, and only to be expend
- under their authority and with their conser
- 81 -, me- ,anIa Ia oOuGNrunIty with Z
rule will accordingly be disproved, and I
J amount thereof required to be refunded
those who have made Ihem,5 s1auQ@
Cd. All theltroops Of the United States
to be quartered without expense 10 them, a
ID if it be necessary to occupy private proper
IN order t%oinsure this, il will be done. ,sF~
'' Nevertheless, not to cause more incenve
ence than is necessary t. obtain the end, y
the comfort and health Of the troops, pull
buildings pointed out by the city authorl
will be HeferrGd, where they are suItable,
- no rent VIII be paid in any case, ,d =.
y ' 1t is therefore desired that such bull ing
Pe"s can, with the least Inconvenience be OccuI
with troops, be designated blythe first alci
n0 to Capt. Irwin, the chief quartermasser'
'e" they may be examined. am, sir, very
pectfully, your ob'd't serv't, .a
from R. P. HAMMOND, seC'T
the To Senior R. M. VBRAMENDI, Alcalde.
esent There has been in q rumOr in town for &
oneral days past that the p~artisans Of Santa a
they had withdrawn from Congress, in cOmpli
} SEES with the instructions Of their chief, fol
ident purpose Of forcing that body to dissolVe'
m the having a quorum. Their ostensible Eeas
as the that they were enraged at the non-suecs
I the Cumplido in reaching the Presidency . G
On the 10th ult., a corvette and trgsse
BY the United States navy entered the port Of
the mas, demanding a surrender Of the place.
on commander of the forces writes to the G
is se- n or Of Sonora that in order to prevent the
rible consequence OF a bombaEdment n
IN the concluded to remove his forces to Bocaehl
Z had pa, out Of reachyof the guns, and there m
force stand, although he does not seem TO- hi
Ia,ioDs would be a successful one. Dplppess,
Mex ere this the "stars and stripes" are Y
t., and over Guaymas. ..xsgs 80
Re door MEXICO, NOV. ~, 4
oppo- The mail from the interior last evening
peace, papers from Guadalsxaro, MOrelia and Z
what iurata Of late dates, but they contain moth
e para interest. Most Of the papers are down
he'd in Santa Anna in severe terms for his
bv this duet in declaring himself determined to
he suE- negotiations for 4 peace, 81 P0gres'G, :
. thirst n%ajuata, is absolutely savage in ils den
.leasure tons, and declares that he should be ~
answer with his head iOr HE treason.
ice has short months ago, these same editors w
/, Of the wninR upon that hero Of 'sah JacintO'
'Waaer s,ekening s,cophancy. How true Z
ns bern success Is the test Of merit. A-'4
MExIco, Nov, 26,
publish Adyices were received to-day from 9
rom the roto the 2Sd inst. The Puros were mt
nlsowajI-.- ii &c A,n..kla and charming III