The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-04-14
MOVEMENTS OF SANTA ANNA.
The Future Of Mexico.

The movements of Santa Anna begin to at
tract more than ordinary attention. We have
already alluded to his remarkable address in re-
ply to the invitation of the Commissioners who
were depuUed to wait upon and invite him 70 re-
turn to the Republic OF Mexico, IL which he
took occasion 10 speak Of the cttizens oi the CnS,
ted States as the .'newV Vaudals OF the North,
and to utter various threats and denunciations
He closed with the declaration that he would
rally round him the true hearts Of Mexico, and
raise the standard of independence or Death w.
All this may mean nothing, and yet SJutn Anna
is a bold and extraordinary man, and he may,
by the force of circumstances, be induced 10 ar
tempt some novel game, on his re-occupnton Of
1.-The Halls of the honJezumas. Our last ad-
vices from Havana state that he had touched 1T
Ethat place on his way "a Vera Cruz. The dates
from the latter city are 70 the 9Th, at whicn
time it was known that Santa Anna had accep-
ted the Presidency Of Mexico, aud would arrive
in the mail p,tcket Of the lst Of April. The par
ticulars of the interview between the CommIs-
sioners who were despatched to Cnrthn senn. and
the Elk President, also given in the Vera
Cruz papers. and in most cases they are accom-
panied by commentators remarks. Ills display
of ferocious hostility against the United States
is cordially responded to, and this We may infer
viii be the case throughout Mexico. " hHt IS
likely to be tire result iH TINS connection we
have II rumor-mprababe il Is true. that Santa
Ann;r intends to restore the control of MeNicoto
Spain. under the guarantee OF France Any
movement OF the kind would ut once call into
exercise the prsctc Il operation OF the VI ouroe
Doctrine, for the case would be greatly similar
to that which elected tie doctrine. and induced
the co cooperation Of Great Britain and the Uni
ted States against the contemplated policy of
the Allies. We do not however, attach the
slightest Importance to this ruuor and only
mention it with the object Of showing the vague
spirit of speculation tlat x intugeI with refer
ence 10 Mexico, ana especially TO the policy Of
Santa Anna and the future fate Of that Repub-
lie
If" says the New Orlerus Picayune. ''the
Manifesto OF Santa Anna should arouse the whole
Mexican nation ngaiust tho United States, war
between the two Republics would seem incvita-
be-a war that would seal the desuuie, of Mex
leo, and incorporate her with the American
Union" This. Of course should Mexico enter
the struggle single handed. But, it is possible
that Santa Anna with the sad experience before
him, could be So QuXotic and suicidal? lie al
ready admits that the nationality OF Mexico Is in
peril, and he charges this peril 10 the ambitious
and aggressive spirit OF the United States In
the struggle that recently took place between
the two countries, Mexico WAS compelled to
yield one Of the richest portions Of her terrific
Try. Is it likely, therefore, that with this f ct
SO fresh in his memory. Santa Anna would un-
necessarily provoke another conflict, and enter
into it uElssisted by other Powers? His Ian
guage in repEy TO tIc Commissioners who waited
on him ut Carthagena, is undoubtedly warlike.
while at the SAM time it is grossly insulting 10
the United States. How then are we to under
stand him? Does he deem it eXpedient to get
up a hostile feeling among the people Of Mexico
towards this country, with the object Of sustain-
ing his Adm inistration, and rallying AL Parties
around him? Is he backed by some Foreign
Power or, is he really sincere and disposed for
difhculty2 These are questions which are nat
ural under the circumstances and his move
meuts and expressions, from the moment that
he lands upon the soil Of Alexico, will excite un-
usual interest. The authorities at Washington
will, of course. be among the most watchful Oh
servers.-Lnquirer-