The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-01

From the Baltimore sun
sulI from the South.
BY EXPRESS AND TELEGRAPH, TWO DAYS ADVANCE
THE MAIL.
From tie Rio Grande Proclamation ogii,.st guerdias.
We yesterday received the following telegraphic des-
patch from Petersburg, giving the latest intelligence from
New Orleans by our overland express;
PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. 81, 1877.
Despite of storms and fogs the pony team make Their
aiy appearance having Just arrived WIN New orleahs
papers to the 25th ut two days IN advance OF me mail
The steamer Mount Vernon arrived ~ New Orleans on
the morning of the 25h ult from the BraSos, bringing
ie OF the Maianoas Flag TO the llth OF December, con-
sideraby later than had before been received
The Flag contains copy of the orders issued by Cen
erals Butler and Wool forbidding the payment OF black
kind OF insurance for the safe conduct of their goods
through the ion OF country infested by the guerlas
This has been done to some extent by traders Who on
receiving passport from Canaes, other OF the
gobber chiefs, have been permitted TO pass with Their
goods unmolesed between Monterey and ,he Rio Grande
The orders declare that passports should be thus pur
chased by Americans it will be deemed reasonable of,
fence; by Mexicans or foreigners, II VIII be considered
as an act hostile the United States and they will be
liable to imprisonment well as to have their property
There was nothing new from the interior, but every
thing as supposed to be ss Vera
Cruz.
a"I Mexican Congress aud President Annya-
In The New Orleans Delta, of the 23d,ult, we find
series of letters from Mustang" their excellent cores
ponden al Mexico, from which we extract tue ioow-
MEXICO, December Is, lsi7
Informed you my letter of the 4th inst, that The gov
eminent Querearo were anxious and Wiling 70 MAKE h
neace tha II the dispatches to Mr. Trst had been three
days longer reaching him. treaty would have been con
cudedof this there is doubt MY informant Is gen
movements and measures Of the Mexican government
nnv aI Of Governors which adjourned about The 1T
instant unanimous in their views mat the on'y wY
anv norton of their territory, Immediately to con-.
Guide peace-"an honorable peace :" and that i waS
hermoe that the governors there assembled and the ma
iona goverren had mutually pledged themselves to ihe
with Mr.. Trist treaty of peace - ,,..,.a .n !,
The commissioners on the part Of Mckee have been m
range With Mr. Trist Wether they have succeeded no
ys hs afffSh go se With
treaty his pocket Not only the interests Of the county,
hoa ne Of our gallant little army hard and
accomplished so much require at his hands One thing
Which left here on the 9th From this we might con
that he intends having oi MINK
be viii either make treaty. or "a ake home with him ,a the
s hut ule doubt Of its being confirmed Immediately after
The ORGANIZATION of the Mexican Congress in January.
The ny n5 aSeni SO disposed whole
better Tone and have no doubt add TO IT'S general en-
e , n"a i the dth eiie id the course
weeks division 900 effective men VIII De aesacnea
thereto adjoining is more than probabIe I'M, T, 20
under the command of Brig Gen. L. r; smith ne oD-
ect of this detachment will be 70 enable us 70 "Va our
selves of the national resources OF the mines.
On the 7th instant Gen. Patterson, with his command
GENERALLY Speaking they good body Of troops and
they have been taught the necessary auues oi' anu
discipline will be good soldiers.
Reply OF THE CONGRESS TO PRESIDENT ANAyAf-We
take from the Arco Iris OF the Sth instant Inc reply o. me
Mexican Congress to President Anayas inaugural au-
dress:
If in the middle OF the disasters destroying the very
existence of our unfortunate country and when IN the
sroans of profound bulaon are lnceSsaht IL Is pefne
us, unhappy Mexicans, to ENJOY any
attcrng il is at the present m9nen IN WHEN 'ne u
nizcd in conformity with the rules and regulations OF our
fundamental code Without this important event. The most
shameful anarchy about to complete the Illuminating
work of destruction already 50 far advanced by the
cause the administration having been suddenly abandon
ed, ominons symptoms OF utter dissoolo mem
The recent the national representation has BEEN
therefore an important event in our critical SITUATION be.
cause, without this reorganization already Accomplished it
would have been impossible to elect as we have done,
Behold Already arrived epoch consong in its per-
speciive, that, terminating the dropping spirits of the
people, may make them superior their unfortunate and
humliatng position. They only await the bold direction
OF their companions whom they have Invested with power
eod that the vital spirit Of W
remain sufficiently . to resist new attacks from triumph
pear, perhaps at future period, victorious,
their proud tile of freemen But if, on the contrary
false policy prevails, not having for its basis the
morality and egotism annihilating virtue, the foundation
of liberal systemf such policy, repeat
going to direct during this terrible conflict there
can be salvation but ON the contrary certain and
shame the unfortunate Mexcans, whose nationality will
be orevef lost.
The solemn oath your excellency has just taken the
bosom the national presentation binds you honor
follow invariably the path you have laid down for the
ideas you have Just promulgated, the programme your
give the satisfactory hope brighter
future
Your excell-ncy into power invested with pie
facilities bring forward all kinds of patriotic efforts in be-
half of your eowcizens; and If there is anything de-
pending the Legislative power your exceency need not
doubt loyal and decided corporation; because, among
its members the conviction predominates that unanimy.
constancy honor and virtue aons able 10 save the
country Undertake. then, exceency the grand work
of regene ration be firm in establishing and carrying into
policy that instead of bringing upon yon tile dislike
and ennity Of counirymen will them
round your person with their sympates and blessings
Your administration will acquire imperishable
non, people will heap upon the rewards of glory
you will have Obtained the ilusreus champion Of tho
independence and liberty OF your nation.
Further from Jaiapa.
We yesterday received, by pony express copy of
the New Orleans Pcayune of the 9Th Of December,
day in advance OF the mail. We find in it some few
items of interest which we annex. The following letter
from Jalapa, the headquarters Of the Maryland regiment
will be read with interest;