The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-02

ArrsoaI of the British steamer Saata Anna hourly an
peasd at Vera Crus.-Proaunciament oroin3 the
government in Mexieo.
The Great Western left Vera Cruz on the 18th March
From passenger learn that Just before she left Vera
Cruz il reported that Santa Anna would avail him
self OF the opportunity afforded him Of going Havana
ties of his arrival at Vera Cruz that Gen Twgga and
suite came on board the Great Western on Saturday,
he stated for the purpose of paying his respects to Gen
Of ms the n
also paid the Great Western official visit for the same
purpose several OF the passengers OF the Great West
assured them he was not There were several NOUS
tachoed military looking Mexicans aboard
private letter. from highly reliable source. informs
us thai Ten Iwlggs received nth March, an express
from Col Hughes commandment at Jalapa nquiring OF the
General he would allow Gen. Santa Anna 10 pass out of
the country The reply OF Gen. Twggs was, that All
allowed free passage out OF the country. In conse-
quence Of this reply the friends Of Gen. Santa Anna
were hourly expecting him at Vera Cruz
There was nothing Of Importance from the capital
Our army expected to leave the country early May
The court Of inquiry on Generals m Scott and Pillow
to adjourn its sittngs to the United States
The gallant Gen. Lane arrived in Vera Cruz on the
18th March. on his way home
General Twggs had not received the official notRca-
ton of the arms,ce the sailing Of the Great Western
But MexicaR postmaster had called on the General
and shown his orders from Queretaro to establish mails
dlgences, &C., three times week, between Vera Cruz
and Mexico The days on which the mails are to leave
Vera Cruz are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
The large train from the city OF Mexico. with great
many officers and returning 10 the United States, is
expected at Vera Cruz on the goth March
Col Zenobia, the, great guerilla chief, who has COM
manded all the guerilleros in the vicinity Of Vera Cruz
sent word to General Twggs that he would observe the
armstice and abstain from any hostities against the
United States as long as it lasted.
1t was very current report among the Mexicans in
Vera Cruz that revolution against the government OF
Pena v Pena had broken out in some western State,
either in Jasco Guadalaara, and that the insurgents
with the United States We consider this probable,
the late accounts had from Guadaajara, referred to
in the Delta of Tuesday showed the existence of
also reported that Santa Anna had proceeded westward
but we think this doubtful, as Colonel Hughes would
certainly not put himself to the trouble OF sending an ex
Twggs would allow Santa Anna to pass out Of the
try, unless the latter had opened communication with
view Of obtaining his passport.
inst, but it contains little OF interest or importance.
We regret to perceive by the following, that the army
has lost one more valuable officer:
1t is painful duty the death of dstn-
ted States infantry Lieut. Col Allen arrived in this cty
day at o'clock. p m. Of bilious fever J., -,
of artillery, and great many officers of tho army
GoSe%o Capt Winds and Dr. Wright Surgeon Of the
Late from the City or Mexico.
After the news brought by the Great Western, outside
of the mail. made up for our paper, we received,
through the post Office the Daily American Star and
North American of 14th of March, and letter from our
correspondent in the city Of Mexico will be observed
that dates from the city Of Mexico day later
than from New York.
The following items are taken from the Star:
The ISouIRY-The members Of the Gourmet
together in the palace yesterday but did not learn
whether any business was transacted.
We intend to give synopsis Of the proceedings of this
SANTA ANSA.-The Monitor discredits the rumor tllat
5orhood Of sam Luis Il says two cats might as we'll i've
together in one bag Besides letter has been received
try He writes to have fund. placed order Jamaica.
Col Clds arrived in this city on Sunday las. from pue-
Col c. has had hard time Of it at Puebln but he proved
himself equal to every task imposed upon IN
functions We regret to hear that the colonel remains but
few days with us.
from which he word General Amador for the forces
under his command The Monitor says the "poor man
Eve he the weight
since the national indignation which he receives as the
language but on the WHOLE very near being deserved
We do believe that Paedes muster any considers
have yet to learn that there single press which gives
him or his projects the least countenance.
date of the 9th, "a revolution has just broken out in
GuadaIaara against the government Of the Unon against
peace, and in favor of Gen. Santa Anna"
The sixth and eighth regiments of infantry left here yes
teday morning Tacnbaya near Mexico where they are
MAJ j. Man'so%sy The ish and vossass. which rsiisv
ed the 9th and 9Th, arrived Thursday morning.
nmand Of It, Col Johnston TSlIea Guard. March ii.
FROM CUERNAvAcA.-Col Clarke, late commander at Gu
ernavaca, came in Saturday evening, as did also Col
Calhoun, commanding the Georgia battalion The first in
tantry will probably be in this morning The l2th 18th.
Loves battery and three companies Of Col Calhouns
yesterday, that Capt Kendall 1t. Hill, and twenty
belonging TO the Georgans, had died The duties OF the
mounted troops very heavy for long time, and, from
exposure and excessive of fit many of them were
Frustrated
QuERErAno-We have not a word from Queretaro in
laon the meeting of the deputies in attendance, II is
that there considerable increase in their
number Those who have the funds advanced by the gov
their travelling expenses certainly ought
to have made their appearance at the seat OF
We notice that President Pena Pena has published
decree against deserers from the Mexican army providing
such will be brought before the proper legal tbu-
come ladrones and pundeers ines,ing all the highways
and mountain passes We observe that party OF them
robbed the diligence from Puebla to this city day two
since.
MEXICO, March a. 1948
EDS. DELTA: Peace just the all-absorbng topic
amongst every Glass; whether American or Mexican
News has arrived here day, by the British courier that
eminent and it has been confidently asserted here by
who, though not connected with other governments,
still high in the employment OF another power a,
the Mexican government will organize within fortnight az
confirm the treaty.
Already are preparations in contemplation for the re-
mova OF all sick and wounded to Jaiapa anu l.y
officers of rank calculate being home by midsummer;
However there many still who douot tna peace w''
be brought about thus suddenly amongst 'nen many
fore gners of long residence in the country, ana conse
uuently somewhat acquainted Win 'ho ~Ho'"'A"S' va
General Towson arrived here on the l2th, from vera