The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-19

two or three days since gave telegraphic out
line. II il from the New Orleans Picayune of the
18th instant:
By the schooner Constante, Capt. Bravo, which
arrived last night from Vera Cruz, We have re-
ceived portion of our kles from Mexico, from
which we CONFIDENCE the following summary OF
events in that city. Our latest previous dates
were to the 18th ultimo.
General Santa Anna made his public entry into
the city of Mexico on the Doth ultimo An inn
nepse concourse filed the streets and SQUARES A
trumphal arch had been erected across the street
of Santo Domingo, the houses were decorated with
flags and draperies, and the balconies were filed
with ladies along the whole line of the procession
Military salutes were fred and bands of music
played national and martial airs at several points,
When the cortege came in sight of the crowd The
popuiace, notwithstanding the resistance of the
escort, took the horses from the carriage of the
general and dragged il by hand to the palace.
The principal officers of the government accom-
panied Santa Anna from the village of Guadalupe.
The cortege proceeded first to the palace, and
thence to the Chamber of Deputies where the Su-
preme Court Of Justice, the authorities, the corpo-
ration, and military and clergy had assembled for
the occasion. There the following oath ad
ministered to the President by the president of the
court:
''G, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, swear to God
that will defend the Independence and integrity
OF the Mexican territory, and promote the welfare
and prosperity of the nation, in conformity with
the basis adopted by The plan OF Jalisco, and the
agreement made the 9th of February last in
this city by the united forces"
When Santa Anna had AIKEN this oath, General
Lombardini rose and announced that the Presi-
dent had taken possession of the government.
Don Jose Miguel Arrayo then read the address
of the President. as be was i'll of affection of the
throat and could not do il personally.
We can only give a synopsis of the address in
consequence of It's len 9Th:
'-He says that when be received the call of the
return and sacrifice every thing for his country,
but that be had not conceived their full ma gniude
until he arrived at Vera Cruz and heard reports
and opinions, often contradictory, and seen for
himself the state OF affairs.
"Discord has converted friendly States into
rivals and enemies on multitude Of local ques-
tons, the treasury bankrupt, taxes unnecessarily
increased, and Congresses and governments in
some States, while in others they are detested.
That be has been honored with the labor of restor
ing order and peace even 10 the comforting upon
him of all necessary power for that purpose until
the new constitution 10 formed; but that even this
amplitude of power is one Of its diffc ultes
"He does not disguise to himself bis position, and
will do all he to subveTt the difficulties that
surround him. He does not presume TO promise
success, rather does be believe he may commit
errors, but they will De involuntary Ones and he
shall always be ready 10 correct them when he is
convinced they such.
she does not propose to act arbitrarily, but will
lay down the plan he proposes 10 follow and will
make it known. That it is first necessary to at
tend to the question of internal order, as without
that no elections can be made and system of gov
eminent be carried out. Will repair the evils
that have been caused By confusion of principles,
and satisfy the desires of the people TAR they
are compatible with the Necessary obedience to the
authorities, leaving to the citizens all the liberty
not dangerous to public tranquility.
"He desires to cultivate friendly relations with
friendly powers, to follow liberal ideas to such
point as shall not amount TO licence, and give
impulse to the progress which the age has made
known; to respect morality and religion, give lu-
cratiye employment TO tie laboriug classes, and
reorganiZe the army.
IL hr-a -
he can, when leaving his post, leave his country
happy and respected, and implores the assistance
of Divine Providence in his labor"
His cabinet were then sworn in follows: Don
Lucas Alaman, Foreign Relations; Don Teodosio
Lares, Justice; Don Antonio Haro Tamarez,
Treasury; Don Jose Maria TOrnel, War.
Senior Alaman then introduced the Spanish Min
lister, who presented to Santa Anna the Cross of
Charles III. in the of his soyerei n, who has
granted it to him six years since.
The cortege then proceeded to the Cathedral,
where De Dsrim sung, and the President
turned to the palace. There he received the dplo-
matte corps, and addressed by the Minister Of
Guatemala; 10 whom he replied, reterating the
sentiments Of his address.
On the 2lst be named the Very Rev. Clemente
Munguia, Bishop of Michoacan President of the
Council of State.
On the 22d he published the programme of or
gsnizaton Of government, constituting five secre-
taryships, follows: Foreign Affairs; Interior,
Justice, and Ecclesiastical Affairs; Commerce, In
dustry, improvement, and Colonization; War and
Marine; and Treasury; and debating the order Of
their labors. New civil, criminal, and CONNER
cia codes, and code of procedure are to be formed
and all DEGREES since the dissolution of Congress
to be taken into consideration for the purpose
of determining what is best for the nation. The
Council Of State Is TO be composed of twenty one
persons, divided into five sections CORES bonding
TO the five secretaryshiDs.
All Legislatures of States and Territories, and
other bodies exercising legislative powers are s'to
take recess rules for the exercise of power by
the governors will be issued and all towns and
districts that have separated from States will re.
unite for the present, except Aguas Calientes.
This programme is signed by Santa Anna and his
four ministers.
The UrniUersaE saysthat Santa Anna will have to
reor gnnize the army, notwithstanding the mea-
sures of General Lombardini, many of which will
have to be rescinded.
General Lombardini issued a circular letter of
personal thanks to all the officers Of the govern
mcnt the day previous to the entry of Santa Anna.
General Arista has sent TO the President letter
stating that the stories of his connection with the
Falconnet affair calumnies and asking that the
business may be officially Investigated. His letter
ia dated on the lltn ult., at Nanacamilpa
The title of Captain General had again been
pressed upon Santa Anna by the Governor Of the
federal district Of Mexico.
Gen. Benito Zenea has been named chief of the
staff.
The Monitor says that Gen. Lombardini has been
appointed governor and commandante- general of
Mexico.
The Marquis of Rivera has been received by
Pacheco has been named Minister to France.
Several addresses have been presented 10 the
President, asking for the adjustment of the fede
raj system, which they state is the of the
organization of the country.
large fire bad occurred in the Plaza de Jesus,
IN the city of Mexico by which great number of
the poorer classes have been rendered houseless.
Some of the papers talk of what they call the
~invasion," but reiterate the statement that Judge
Conkhng, in a note to the government, has pro-
missed that the American troops shall be Withdrawn
from the Mesilla valley.
Advices from chihuahua state that Governor
Trias had been authorized by the Legislature to
leave the capital of the State in order visit Me-
slia and settle the matter. For this purpose be
has received extraordinary powers, and loan of
$4,000 has been imposed, to be repaid in monthly
instaments.
The government has ordered cross to be given
to each person that fought against the French in
Sonora.
Advces from that State say that in consequence
of the ravsges of the Indians and other causes two
thousand people had smigrated thence to Upper
California. The State government was organic q.
ing an expedition against the Indians in the noun
eains.
The Sigi0 states that one of the assassins Of Gov
ernor Reyes had been arrested, and had made rev.
Citations that would lead to other arrests.
The difficulties between Oaiaca and Chiapas re