Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1853-02-05
Important from Mexico.


Not receiving our usual evening papers yes
terday from New-0rleans, and in the absence o
any mail from the east, wo copy the following
condensed account from Mexico, from the Lou
isiana Courier:
A Papers TO the 18th inst. from Vera Cruz, wer
received in Havana on the Doth They convey
cd intelligence OF the withdrawal of Gen. Aristi
from the Presidency Of Mexico, in consequence
of the refusal Of the Mexican Congress to gran
extraordinary authority to put down the insur
gents.
The ChiefJustice, Senior Cavallos, was called
on to assume the rcins of Government, the eve
ming before Gen. Arista left the capital.
IL is said these changes caused little sensation
The sway of Cavallos would be Of short dura.
ton, and Santa Annals return was daily looked
for.
Gen. Uraga, the revolutionary leader in Quad
alajara, had signally defeated the Government
troops under Gen. MinoD.
In every direction, soldiers and political chief
tains had ranged themselves on the side of the
revolutionsts. The Central Government seems
to have lost all its authority.
Should Santa Anna 90 back to Mexico--and
be will probably be there before many weeks
he may find competitors for power in General
Uraga, La Vega, Of Marin; but the mass of the
people are said to exhibit the greatest indifference
as to what master they serve.
The opposition editor in the capital, thus des-
cribes the withdrawal Of the President: "Yes-
terday, January 3, everything was uncertain
in the city. Startling rumors circulated through
the streets, keeping all parties in ferment; and
there was much doubt as 10 whether Gen, Arista
would resign or not. Those who feared an emcute,
opposed the resignation. The Ministry desired
to ascertain public opinion on the question, and
long conferences were held with the principal de-
puties, particularly with the members Of the Fl
nance Committees Of both Houses. Gen. Arista
becoming persuaded that be would not obtain
extra ordinary powers from Congress, resolved
TO resign the Presidency.
eThis determination became public, and alar-
ming rumors were circulated, but they bad 50
little effect, that the theatre that night was filed
10 overHowing. tits confidently stated on one
band; that Dictatorship would be proclaimed;
while on the other, it was announced with equal
certainty, that proHanciaDlenfo would take
place in favor Of the plan Of Guadalsjara. All
his was anfounded. Public tranquility has re-
NAMED undsturbed in the capital. few for
ligners appeared in the cofee-houses and in the
jerman Club with arms, bui .aly with the view
# protecting property in case Of any disorder.
"Gen. Arisia left the Palace, at halfpast one
n the morning, in his coach, with an escort Of
ifty men from the Police Brigade, and small
,uard from the fifth Regiment We do not
now what route he took
"The President Of the Supreme Court Of JUS
ice arrived at the palace at midnight, having
zen sent for by the President, who, we under
tand, left with him the letter Of resignation to
e presented to Congress, and handed him an Of
cial communication, authorizing him, in con-
,rmity with the constitution, to ussume the Ex-
cutive power.
"Tbe Chambers are called 20 meet at 10
clock this morning, and perhaps President ed
lterim viii be named to-day. Present appear
1ces indicate that a majority Of the members
esire 10 maintain order, and there is every prob
biliiy that Senor Cavsllos will be elected"