The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-25

territory of that republic will be about 100000 square miles
q1eny more ne,thrd of the territory OF the
American States as it existed before the Exclusive
jfTexas,) is to be ceded to the United States
From the most authentic accounts, the population o.
the acquired territory may be set down as follows
T Esw q msseo S ss1s
roa, 465
To this amount may probably make some additions
Tor the tribes OF Indians also Tor the emiSfans rom we
United States who have recently settled in California
hall probably not be far out the we call the popua
zion Of these regions at present. one hundred thou
sand
We cannot undertake to vouch for the accuracy oil
these statistics We give them as we get them, without
ubiecng them to the rigid test OF analysis But they|
approach even the truth, shall obtain considerable
indemnify after paying the sum which is said to enieI
INTO the stipulations of the treaty.
We cannot leave this subject without laying before our
readers the following interesting extract from another
New Orleans paper-the "Deta'
''MExIcAN AFFARs-rHE TREATY OF PEAoE-oar cores
,onden having BEEN unfortunately for selected as bear
of dispatches to Washington has omitted to write u.s.
md we are therefore deprived Of our most reliable source
,finorm alton respecting affairs in Mexico
"We are happy learn that Mr. Freaner arrived at Mo
e in good time Saturday, and is now on his way o
Washington From other quarters we learn that there Il
doubt that he is the bearer OF treaty OF peace negot
tied by Mr. Trist under the sanction and approval OF Gen
scott with the government of President Pena Pena The
Congress- which convoked at Cuere taro on The oi OF
January, had probably quorum about the last oil January
md from the character and known feelings OF the members
et,rned there was no doubt that they would ratiiy
reaty as soon it concluded by the Executive The
members who from the city OF Mexico We're known
be favorable peace; and had previous TO their depart
ire for Queretaro, held consultations with zen. Scott ana
eceved passports from him.
"From facts which have to knowledge, we are
atised that the treaty which had been previously agreed
On between the Mexican commissioners and Mr. lrst has
eceved the approval othc Mexican Congress- and is no"
M its way to Washington We have very distinct OF
nhenc information the character of this treaty
,ut have reason tor believing that II is very similar i
rot IDENTICAL with the provisions OF the project shbme'
~ Mr. Trst in the negotiations at Tacubaya last August
this treaty. they all the territory this side OF the
rio Grande, rather agree that that river shall be the
boundary line between the countries; thence north
dong the southern limit of New Mexico TO the state o
sonora until strikes the river ella thence downthe ila
its junction with the Colorado; thence to the Pacific be-
NV the bay OF San Diego. This will include all the State
New Mexico and nearly all of Upper Alta California
ot however, including the important bay OF san Francisco
ut reservng the United States the right to estaoish
chipping agency depot of supplies at that place III re-
urn for these concessions government OF It's own VIII
nd choice tenders to the republic of Mexico the sum
hee to five millions of dollars, more to enable the Mex
an government to organize and carry the treaty into elect
han as a mpensation for the territory acquired.
"Such are the outlines of the treaty which Mr. Trst ha
ssured with the approval of Generals Scott buer' ah'
smith.
We are induced to believe that the government and Con
ress have approved this treaty that this approval ha
een communicated by special express ana Is now on II
vay to Washington. The fact OF its approval ahd mecca
ne fact that Congress had assembled quorum at nefea
o. were not in the city OF Mexico, as viii be see
" our correspondence, at our last advices.
Tbe present Governments assured by persons full
Informed in regard affairs in Mexico is the strongest tina
IN, b.l; for many
deouae without the aid of General Scott and OF GU
.rny enforce any peace may conclude lthas coec
around it the strongest men In the country, VINO ar
lodged uphold in its efforts to bring about peace
believed that the present is favorable opporuniy-th
most vorable which has presented itself since the
nencemen this war; that is likely to occur, for IN
conclusion of satisfactory and practicable peace. I'm
violence of the inclination OF the Mexican government
eace is to be found in the address of President Pea
'ena through his minister Luis de la Rosa, in reply to h
manifesto of the State government of San Luis in Whic
he says that is the policy of his government to make
that he intends 10 do and that the United States
re willing accept terms honorable both parties
'sThe opinion which expressed, few days ago
painst the probability the other States that had beer
appealed to by the very becose governor and council
san Luis Potosi would sympathze or cooperate in this
has been fully confirmed The address
amon Adame has had response from OF the Suites
# Mexico; whilst the government of Pena Pena sha
rown so bold and strong threaten arrest and pusl
he governor of the dsatected and ncendary State It
otonos as a blast appeal to Santa Anna to has
en- to their State and, placing himself at the head of hei
,rmy to rescue the republic from disgrace and ruin We
ave before number of La Atmosterd OF I'D January
published at San Luis Potos which is full of Mexican
,user and big words and appeals to Santa Anna to make
var against the tratorous friends of the Yankees to he
liter overthrow and the humiliation of the tiger Scott
To strengthen these resolves In Amosera publishes let
ers from various generals who volunteer to suppot
,overnor Adame The wonder is, that these generals
Who are now valiant, should have kept SO quiet
t,a~, and f1v
opportunities display of their patriotism and hero
SIN The only quarter from which the movement of the
State of San Luis received any aid encouragement
in the rich and wepeoped State of Oaaca in the south
which has sent delegates the Congress who strongly
committed to the fortunes Santa Anna But is by
means certain that Santa Anna sincerely opposed to
n or has determined acceptthe invitation
he Poosnos place himself the head of the
party. This willy politician will pursue his own interests
without regard his pledges the safety and honor of
his country Having old grudge against Pcna Pena
for holding the presidency after he had expressed his
cse to his resignation and the presi2enia
functions, from which he had temporarily withdrawn IN
order impress the Mexcan with sense OF his import
.nce value the State, Santa Anna VIII omit no OPP
poruny cmbarrass and disgrace the administrator OF
Pena Pena But doubt if he will carry hisoppeston
the of defeating the peace movement He vii
'no doubt hide his time, and without connecting himself
ia any manner with the negotiations, WILL when peace
concluded claim much consideration and houof for hi
refusal particle pate in any such reasonable conces
|,ions Should he, however, pursue different course,
and boldly throw himself into the anpeace party, he
WILL in opinion rally pretty strong forcc around hn
md all the difficulties of this war.