The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-10-02

Der the lOlOWiuB Interesting ACCOUNT OF
view which our late minister to Mexico had with the
President Of that Republic. Nothing could have been
more cordial--nothing kind. This compliment is
still more credtable to Mr. Clifford when il is ecoectsd
that he is the first minister who was sent to Mexico
by the United States after war which must have left
the strongest feelings of discomfort if Of resentment
against his country Yet such was our minister's tact.
so courteous was his manner, SO well calculated
his ingenious and manly character to win upon
the government that he leaves the deepest and most
honorable impressions behind him. The President (Her-
rea) tells him at the public audience, that he sees 'wh
positive regret the departure Of estimable ministers
who, in dischaging the functions of his mission, in &C.
mentng the actual relations of good understanding and
in causing 10 be forgotten the motives Of discod between
both republics, has fulfilled the duties of dipomatis
philosopher, and lover Of The peace OF nations" Still
greater was the honor which Herrera paid him by his
waiting upon him at his own house, and the compl-
mentary and cordial manner which he took leave OF
Mr. Clifford
In winning the hearts Of the Mexcans, Mr.. Clifford
made concession of atom Of the honor Of his
country and of the rights of her people, We venture
say, that minister has discharged his whole duty with
more energy, fidelity, and ability. We have it in our
power in announcing his return Washington con-
radct the false and calumnious which has been
recently propagaed against him about the prisoners
fined at Puebla We cannot be mistaken in saying, that
the Department Of State is full of the evidences of the
seepless zeal which he manifested month after month";
in obtaining their release. And yet do not recollect
OF single paragraph in anything like official form,
in either Of its organs in this city, going to clear his
skirts OF the charge and sencing the clamor which was
assduousy circulated against him. We are happy in
having the opportunity of stating that all these
prisoners, to the number of twelve, were discharged
by the court Of Puebla few days only before he
took his leave-and, in fact he did not hear of it until
day or two after his mission had expired-and that
the court, in dsmissing the prisoners, did justice to the
zeal which Mr. Clifford had displayed in their behalf
Eleven of these away and preferred to
main. We understand that he saw some of them on his
reaching Vera Cruz that they full of gratitude for
his services and that the one who was loudest in his
acknowledgements, and expressed the greatest regret
the part he had taken against him, Mr. Mchenny,
whose letter of complaint recently published in the
wing papers. We understand, also, that Mr.. Clifford
had the satisfaction of contributing much he
could afford to the accommodation of these men, on their
return to the United States.
Why such minister as this sh ould have been super
seeded by Mr.. Letcher-why, with all his acquaintance
with the Spanish language his experience in the instiu-
lions and manners OF the Mexicans his undoubted quail
caons to his country in that capacity be should
have been emoved-will remain problem for this ad.
ministraton to explain The people will demand an ex-
PLANTATION OF it in the proper They will Judge
OF the pretext which assigned for getting clear Of
valuable functonary for the purpose of rewarding
wing partisan. And the administration, we have no
doubt will be found guilty OF the same system of blum
dering which has hitherto marked its course.
From New Orleans Delta Sept 49,
Latest from Mexico.-Arrival OF steamer.
The royal mail Severn, VIM. Vincent ESQ., COM
mander, arrived her anchorage in Mobile bay ON the
morning Of Thursday last from Vera Cruz and Tampico
She left Vera Cruz the 18th and Tampco the 18th
instant. The following is her list of passengers
Hon. Nathan Clifford. lady and two Messrs At.
man Master Sager and SIX on deck -'r''' ''N
The Severn has board 9j2 bales of cochnea Eng
land and 81 in specie, of which all but $50
tended for this city and Mobile, for England OF the
former sum, SIS 275 of the Mexican dvi-
dend.
The only American vessels in port at Vera Cruz when
the Severn left, the brig Nenuord which leave
for New York the 18th instant and the pilot schooner
Hitchcock seized suspicion Of being engaged SNUG
| Cling.
The following summary of news take from the Mobile
! Herald and Tribunei
Considerable speculation going relative the desti-
nation OF the Round islanders under Col White. From
the Rio rande to the Balze the alarm has been given
all the intermediate OF the each city fearing
sudden attack Gen. Vega had courier the fcder-
al government to demand succor Gov Birbacano, sur
gether imposing forces of infantry cavalry and artillery,
among the Yucatan ports. He fears only for Laguna,
which he recommends with socitude to the Mexican gov.
eminent.
commandan general Tamaulipas Of the intended de-
parure Of 800 armed Americans with steamers for
the island Of Lobos which is about twenty five thirty
miles from Tampico. This had caused great excite.
ment, and is supposed to be concert with
the friends Of Santa Anna the borders OF the Rio Grande
The government up TO the last udvces making ex-
tensve preparations defence the cities along the coast
The Chamber of Deputies has terminated the
the tariff, which will doubtless become law
The pnros in the recent elections had gained the
tage.
4 Antigua, locality Of the State of Vera Cruz has been
Inundated in consequence OF the heavy rains The
Of waters rapid scarcely give the
time TO hy The government of Vera Cruz had made
appeal to public philanthropy 10 aid the sufferers.
Madam Bishop Bochsa, and Valtellina perform ing
| in Pueba.
1t is stated that Acorreta the governor of the State Of
Mexico has deserted his post and fed guaa
OF the resistance his circular Of July has and
that the called session of the legislature purpose
appointing his successor, at first unable find
capable oil holding the station during the present trouble
some times but finally settled the lieutenant governor,
Luis Madrid
The Trait dUnion Of the 18Th August has an interesting
National Guards, given in the city OF Mexico tire 10Th
ult We translate portion Of it.
The tables spread Yder the arcades all around the
flowers and verdure and in which the Mexican French
German, Swiss and Belgian pavions mingled their coors
| In sympathy They had splendid band of music. The
citizens OF almost country the world around
board-he brilliant uniform National Guard alter.
~ l,st al.