New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-03-17
SANTA ANA AT CARrHaGENA.


SANTA ANA AT CARrHAGENA.
Wetransate from the Courri,r des Eiat, Usis
the following interesting letter on the life of the
Mexican Dictator in his retreat in Nev.Gre-
NADIA
BENG ct Csrthasena, made point Of obtsining
opportunity 70 the former President Of Mexico,
the eele5rsed general Antonio Lopez de Santa AhA
Since he quilted Jamaica years ago. be has beea
living about ak lcegr.s from Carthsgena st place
called Turoaeo. The canal connecting Carth,ssna
with The river Madeleine canal which the stupidity Of
the New Grenada Government leaves in such bad re-
pair that Is Of no use and the whole commerce with
the interior of the country has been earned to Santa
MArtha, nearer the mouth of the river.
We rode on horsebaek to Turbsco. Although in.
trodueed to this fallen celebrity BY Enslissmaa of
distinction for whom the Mexican general proe..ed 10
eherish great consideration. could 10, avoid some
feeling Of disrust in regard ny reception as had
something to reprOach myself with, on his account
AT the taking Of the Tuileries in las collected
tie tror hies which the Prince dc Jonvle bore away
from St Jean Ulloa. and in my reports spoke in
quite irreverent terms Of the vsnquished Happily
nothing Of tits bad transpired. and was far from
turning the conversation on this point Daring the
thirty ak hours, which passed. with Santa Ana
there u kind Of civties which no, lavish Il
upon IL by the whole family. His second wife 10 still
young. and his daughter ~ former marriage Is very
agreeable. Although ne was beaten by ia. before
serving pedestal by his defeats for the glory of
the American generals he retains unpleasant feel
ing toward France which be msy ascribe even the
loss Of his LIMB lis whole hatred is concentrated
upon the United States.
|" His mode Of life is calm and Uniform He docs not
even make any change for visitors In bis established
rules. IL the morning afer taking coffee he mounts
bis horse and rides for coupls of hours On his re-
turn, he takes bath. Breakfast is served ten At
neon, the rich capitalist goes into his cabinet and ike
banker or broker with VS., receives the of bust
ness who may wish to have transactions with him.
Well posied up in this department Of finance it is said
that like NJ rncis M1tlArr he has carried the sence
of calculation TO such extent that he tell what
q crown will amount to in a quarter Of an hour In
word, be has greatly improved his circumstances by
this commerce.
" After the indispensable sissta, five times a week.
the trainers Of gsme-coCks who are very numerous in
this province, come with victims The pit is opened.
Santa Ana occupies the place Of honor In the midst Of
his syiAry which il rich in beautiful collection
OF the biped gadiatoIs. Considerable stakes are laid
on each round. But IL seems that generally the pride
Of the feather leads the Lord Governor to take bad
bets Thus it is said the greater par, Of the profits Of
his usury given back to the chances of the spur 1t
IL certain that he has much pleasure for his money and
be is rich enough to pay for the glory To one not &C
cusiomodso these spCctsces they appear no ess dis
nal than disgusting but no doubt gets used 10
them for 1t is only Europeans theirrst arrival who
find fsult with these popular diversions.
Before dining at o'clock, the General takes
other bath He dresses in fu military uniform when
be hes guests to whom he wishes to do honor Thisis
slight sacrifice politeness might say to vanity
in such hot country The table most SUI 3tuousy
served and after being seated a, it, one can no more
doubt that Santa Ana knows how eat than that Car
thagena is place where there is the best of fare In
the evening, they have cards and music and perhaps
dancing. There i. drinking and no end to the snok
ing. These pleasures prolonged till midnight
Then you shown to your chamber by graceful
lattoes, where under good musquto nets. you may
choose between bed or hammock aud sleep till sun
rse. As IL Is light, attentive walters bring you
basket Of fruit and cup OF sodee The day, unless
IL is Sunday, IL passed in the same manner.
General Santa Ana, who speaks French correctly,
il very reserved politics. STILL IL Is easy 10
that he has yet ardent ambition conceded under
this appearance Of coiiuess His psrtissns understand
the matter and the diplomatic service Is in request
The time is approaching when the financial crisis viii
finish the dissolution OF the present organization OF the
Mexican Republic. 1t has been put or thus far only
by the annual instruments Of the Americans to pay for
California
This year the indemnity viii be completed aud
Mexico say that this beautiful province Is already
eaten Gp. The patriotism Of the clergy and nobility
will not supply the dedet. The party OF Santa Ana
will resume the ascetdancy that OF the present adj
ninisuaon viii be destroyed at blow, and pass into
new relations The American party, which Is nothing
u yet with the cordial hatred which Is born to the
ADgl Saxon race will form the opposition to the
government Of Santa Ana which certainly will not be
Of long duration. The natural current stronger than
III parties, leads to annexation Il ia unhapply writ
Ten In the destnes of Mexico that she again pass
through the experiment Of dictatorship by which
he has been destroyed, before recovering her
stability"