Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-05-27
Gen. ArIsta and Mexican Annexation.

1t would seem that this gentleman, the late Pres
ident of that strong compound Of discordant ele-
ments, known the Mexican Republic has been
ordered into exile by decree of his successor Gen.
Santa Anna, on the plea that his continued pres
ence in the country would be an obstacle to peace
and tranquility The real grounds seem to be- his
predictions in favor of federal instead of con
solidated Republic and his known desire to annex
Mexico to the United States Arista was seized and
conducted to Vera Cruz by an escort OF dragons,
but protested against the procedure. In his reply
to the order of Punishment, he says:
&: I cannot conceive in what or why my presence
| in the country should be obstacle to peace and
tranquility In the letter you sent me
preston, in substance, that while you On remain in
Europe, shall enjoy my rank and its salary which
seems to indicate that it a crime to have sus.
tanned friendly relations with Carbaja and other
North American Federalists established the North
ern frontier. must say to you, that the Federal
list idea and sympathes which | entertain for the
institutions of North America have not committed
to any action that should sub ject to this pun
ishment of exile. | desire the happiness of my
country, and to obtain it see other way than
that of adopting Federal institutions, and, if you
please annexation TO the United States from viii CHI
there would come to Mexico fountain inapprecia-
BILE of riches and prosperity, though there would be
lost by it that great chi gma that quadrature of the
There is, no doubt, good deal of bigotry against
the United States, existing in certain classes in Mex
leo but al the same time. a large and intelligent
American party is growing up-the members OF
which believe, with General Arista that from an
nexation /" there would come to Mexico q fountain
inappreciable Of riches and prosperity.' With the
advancement of intelligence, this party will grow
and receive immense accessons from the progressive
impulses to be impaired to the country by the pro-
gress of American enterprise on the Isthmus of Te
huantepec. AS Mexico is ripe, she will fall
into our lap-to have it sooner would be injurious
to both parties and do hope that no folly on thu
part of Mexico, of6cious intermeddling by other
! powers will arise TO precipitate matters.
BG5~A New York Correspondent of the Salisbury
Republican Banner, regrets to learn tina, very dis
: tingushed gentleman, one whose name is familiar
to the American people, and whose msfortunes have
long been softened and aeviated by the public
sympathy, has announced his intention of absentin
himself from the Worlds Fair in tho Crystal Palac
in that City, during the present summer. Need W
add to these remarks his name: in order to appriz
our readers that reference is made to MIR. William
Y Patterson. That much abused gentleman has re
ceved tidings of the various strikes that have take
6 experience, he is determined to keep away from
scenes where the outrage that has darkened his ca
$ reer might be repeated where in fact some auda
cious individual might again strike Billy Patterson
Mr. Patterson, too, lacks the consolation of KNOWN
that his first assaulter had been duly reached by tn
arm of justice, since it is yet question for which
solution has yet appeared & Who struck Billy Pat
terson q
., Bylaw. BADGER, Esq, late editor of the Whining
ton Free Press has become associate editor of tn
70 Godsboro' New Era, in which position he will UT
T. doubedy lend fresh spirit 10 the already entertanin
columns of that valuable paper.
Ras"The Communication of an esteemed CORES
10 pondent of Sampson county, has been received
II will see from this No. Of our paper, that publcs
ton of his article under present circumstances woul
F4 be out of place: For this only, it does NJ
,o appear.