The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-18
THE UNION.
check-mated-paced in position where il can neither
make peace (here being no Congress) nor war.

make peace tthere peips no Congress) nor war
From the American Star of April 30
The ofheia Register OF Tango contains a communities
ton from the Minister of War 10 Trias late governor and
eommandane general of Chihuabua STATING tst he Is nt
liberty 1.-THE reader will remember that he was Chi
huahua from Rosaes, after the battle by Gen Pricel He
ays 'ne ptovisonal President the moment was known
'he american troops Were advancing upon Chihuahua de-
lefnined that PREPARATION should be made OF dias-
erin chef thai II any Mexeans should be pured they
should nor be held prisoners, warke and
therefore at liberty the trains Nc are 10 be restored
and, as the editor of the Register remarks, There only
Rosales"
I'll Progreso, Querearo of Thursday last has an eab
crate article on the subject of the probable asembage of
Congress It's character will be understood from the last
paragraph: We have from various from the
and having been excused on different pre-
fences, from attending their duties it has been deermn
lythe respective substitutes, in order obtain quorum
to install The chambers and proceed Immediately the
editor Ell Progreso then goes into long argument to
show that this cannot be done, nasmuch the deputies
br which they belong. and then only the excuse
Of the principal IS pronounced sufficient by the body
We shall not follow the editor, but would direct the
ton OF readers the main fact upon which anad
Verts, evncing disposition the part the deputies
present. to the attendance OF the constitutional
GUArEMALA;-Advices from this country the 18Th ult
represent the Indians committing great the
whites deputaiion of five ars had been sent out TO
treat with them, but unsuccessful.
Two deputies from Taxcala have repaired Queretaro
within few days past to various entertainments They
received invitations from General Butler and Ha
and Clifford gave supper to the American generals,
which the Mexican General d. Ignaco Mora Vilam
was present. Senior iaro Tamariz also invited 10
be present but from motives of decacy and patriotism ,
which were appreciated by the American minister's he
was compelled to decline the nvitaonEco del Concrete
From the American o April a.
Three deputies from Puebla have arrived in this CITY,
who understand, will proceed Queretaro until
the 9th OF next month"; otheir being able to
obtain seats in the diligence "-honitor Of Friday.
II seats in the stage cannot by any possibility be had, is
The Queretaro diligence goes three times week so il
would seem that the seats in il all taken up the 9th
day two, and presume would have no objection
the Puebla deputies taking advantage of their If
of the Monitor will that they conveyed
in way other Their presence may be necessary
enable him to keep his word about quorum on Mon
day
For QuERErARo.-Four deputies left the city for Quere-
aro Yesterday morning and three more will leave during
which, according to the Eco, quorum will be in
ance.
the Vera Cruz Free American of April 80
We understand that Maj Chevaie bearer of dispatches
arrived yesterday from the city OF Mexico.
A train will leave this city this morning. for the city of
Mexico
From the Free American May g.
We learn from the Monitor of the 9th that the commits
soners to leave ON that day for Queretaro, with
10 $4,000.
One day later from Querctaro.
The subjoned letters of Mustang" which we find in
the Delta of the 9th ns bring down the intelligence from
Queretaro the Goth ut The postscript of the letter of the
2Sh gives stronger indications of the presence of quo
OF the Mexican Congress than we have before seen
while the letter itself appears to speak with considerable
confidence and precision of the course which that body
will take in regard to the treaty
Crryo A 40
EDS. DELTA We received letters last night from Quere
taro and learn that they have yet got quorum. They
week. There are now members enough in this city
on their way mako the requisite number; but they
fore, be delayed here until the latter part of this week
ing quorum by the first of week under any circum
stance According TO the present number necessary
Yueataa and New Mexico By throwing em p out they
have enough present form the constitutional quorum
council They have upon this course II il be-
comes necessay and, further f they are driven TO the
beers vacant and fill them up by persons who will attend
This last resort however, they will not be driven do
think of even throwing out Yucatan, Texas. and New
Mexico but they will do if it becomes necessary.
Both the Mexicans and our authorities confident of
the ratification of the treaty They sangune
than have ever seen them.
The report of Busamente marching Queretaro turns
be This general is with the main body of his
forces Dolores Hidago, north of San Luis Potos Every
thing is quiet in the interior So the letters OF last
ing. Yours, MUSTANG.
CITY MEXICO, April 2S, ISlS
EDS DELTA: The city has been comparatively quiet for
the past few days. and what is most singular relate
have had robbery murder, that have heard of,
either in the city or the vicnity but suppose it is owing
to the extraordinary exerons OF our military police.
The all-absorbng topic is "What is the news from One
question The present state of affairs nclnes believe
there is favorable prospect. The Mexican population
have settled down on it as cerainy and those who
formerly opposed il, acguiesce without much gum-
bling The government at Querearo, apparently; are ma
king exerons to consummae their object They
ser positively that they will have quorum by the LIST
9th of the month"; and have determined, if there
enough OF members present by that tne they will throw
the representation of the coded territories and the State
of Yucaton. BY doing this, they will have IL Is
over quorum, and majority sufficient to carry any
| uro.
At the first of the meeting of the Congress- they will con.
firm the election of Herrera President and the
ton of a ministry will follow which will facilitate
affairs The present Minister of Relations is of
siderable ability, but he is most wotuly deficient energy
think altogether likely that Senior Cuevas will go into
The cabinet Minister OF Relations He is a
much energy and industry AS know of in the republic,
and give stimulus the actions of the Congress
and the government. Gen. Herrera will effect much Of
himself individually but he carries great deal of strength
with him in his supporters.
The Congress of Mexico, do not think will take re-
sponsibe and decided action the treaty think
gether probable, that when they they will consider
the treaty and the notifications and debate provisions
exen-then they will adopt either of of the
two following modes
LIST Adopt the treaty was originally made and sign.
ed and then authorize the accept
amendments and notifications of the Senate of the
United States I'd. They will, after debate authorize
the accept reject the original treaty
caons, and alin either case throwing the burden OF
res pom by upon the Executive and his cabinet of coun-
cillors One of these modes, well informed will like
y be pursued by the Congress- and it altogether
however, whatever is left for the government do have
doub, will be complied with by them-they left in