The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-27
CITY OF WASHINGTON, SATURDAY MORNING, MAY g. l848


Late and n,portant from Mexico.
The intelligence from the city of Mexico is TO the I'd
and Vera Cruz to the 18th inst, brought by the schr
May The Extra Picayune says:
Shortly after the arrival of the May, it brued abou
that all hopes of end. The shortnes of
the time allowed prepare slip before the mail closes
does admit of examining the extensive files which
We have received by this arrival We publish letters
from special correspondent which do present
gloomy light, though they contain uch to keep
alive apprehension.
The Eudora reported below with later advices If she
arrives in for postscript, shall add word to
this slip
Especial correspondence of the Fcayune.l
Cry MEXICO, April 80, 1913.
The enclosed letter of CORES pondent Queretaro
should have been in my hands last night but irregu
lary in the post office here prevented my receiving it
Ill this morning.
You will your correspondent announces the impor-
fact that quorum is Queretafo last, and thai
Congress only awaits the arrival of the Amer commits
soners commence its deliberations. Why they should
sungs is than know. Their first duty required
by the constitution elect President and this before
entering into consideration of the treaty The commits
waiting hear officially that Congress is pre-
pared to Sit before they leave for Qneretro AS soon as
they will start They expect to receive communication
by the mail which arrives from Queretaro the I'd of next
month.
Last night the city thrown into a of great
element by the circulation Of letter. papor,ing to be
POPULAR REVOLUTION AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT AT QUE
EErAEoA respectable gentleman has received by extraor-
binary from tueretaro letter which, among other
things says
"QUERErARo. April "a, 1913. Z
60 ii O'Clock night.
DEAR FRIEND The people have become weary with suf
ering the oppression and sport of petty yran,s This at
exercise of swil discarding what is called the
era government Of the nation established Queretaro,
O'Clock the night of this day without any resistance,
proclaimed the only plan which in the present circum
truce quarter, until honorable peace eonquered'
Such is the programme 9i this happy revolution at the
Busaene and Parcdes owhosc voice all who Next
cans rather than partisans will respond
the assurances Of my regard
go and Iturbide, awake The nvncibe hand of Provi-
dence points the road by which every nation
the globe will occupy place. Mexicans fulfil your
destiny!'
The whole story proves to be fabrication still, am in
formed by old residents here, that the circulation of such
many circumstances render i within the range of posi-
bty that the of Peha Pena, without popu
the bs The military are de-
o e wa in the o
Querearo showif betting be taken indexa di
peace Kubo (whom your correspondent says has made
bet of 5000 that there will be no peace is of the
Spanard and for the last ten twelve by of
his wealth and his of intrigue which said to be
that has existed in the country He is. too, the staunch
friend of Paredes, and when Paredes President,
have beer surprised learn that a man of Rubios i'm
mense wealth. and with the stake he has in the country,
aty of the country lost the treaty Queetaro
I, Mesco The
the American the whole country to give
never viii exist under The Mexican government He is a
large commercial specuato BESIDES and like many others
i hs
after the treaty has been ratified and when the Mexican
suggested TO as one reason for his opposition peace
by old and intelligent resident of this city, who knows
m rom
OF Rubo attach great TO the position he takes
shed in this city, strong advocate peace although
treating the letter which have referred hoax the
tacity conesses that the government has
beware of its enemies Enclosed you will find the article
of the Monitor on the subject
There rumors aioat here in relation to
money and munitions coming into tine country
the war have very good authority for stating that both
and ammunition are being received through Acapul
co from South America in considerable quantities
"QUERETARo, April q, IS4S.
american deserers continually arriving here; du-
ring the last three days twenty soldiers presented them
selves the Mexican government and Immediately
TRe garrison Of aerearo IS com posed Of 800 men of all
arms. Eight hundred men have deserted, with arms and
baggage army of $500 strong which the
had sent against insurgents of Sierra
"a wager of $4,000 has been made for and against
peace, Several deputies concerned in the bet; and
said that Mr. Rubio the principal better, has saked
900 against the peace.
"The number Of deputies is completed The arrival of
the American commissioners looked for in order open
the Congress The consnls Of the foreign powers are all
here Anxiety its highest pitch, and the deliberations
of Congress longed for the coming Of the Messiah
SIT has TRANSFERRED from the meeting held by The officers OF
the artillery that they have made demand the govern
ment to receive their pay in the that the
members Of Congress receive it, and that they have made
furnish supplies to Landero, but the
ture OF these supplies is not known"
The following is the article from the Monitor Re-
pubcano alluded to by the Pcayune's correspondent
There end Peace
The government of Pena Pena has finished in
tragic Ever since yesterday morning this news
was rumored, those who circulated it referring to
press arrived the night before last from Queretaro and
respectable houses OF the city of Mexico
Gen. Bustamente in well formed combination with
pared revolution with such secrecy and success that
The blow successfully struck. Pena Pena, Rosa,
Anaya Otero Pedraza, and many other deputies and
senators, have been obliged to fly and seek hiding
place
Almonte in conformity with his wishes fills the presi-
dency The other three generals at the head OF 5000
men, and the head of the army Bustamente. The
new administration count upon three millions OF dollars,
which have been furnished by sundry rich Mexican and
foreign merchants, who have also bound themselves to
pay every month million and half of dollars during
the duration OF the war; The government also counts
upon $4,000 muskets which have for some time been
collected with zeal and secrecy
Finally, commission, preceded by extraordinary
courier, has started to call back Santa Anna The
ton RECEIVERS its life and courage and great
hopes. War will be carried everywhere
These the particulars of the interesting news re-
ported and confirmed yesterday; we, however, know
positively that the whole is a fabrication.