Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-02-04
Later from Mexico.

Particulars of General AriSta's Resignation
Tho resignation Of Con hr'-tr % pr. III -,
Of the Mexican Republic. hriehy reported b.
telegraph from New Orleans, Il few days since
is confirmed by later advices from Vera Cru,
to the 18th inst, received by the barque Flash
Capt. Wilson, at New York.
There seems 10 be some uncertainty As Ia
the intentions of Aris!a, after his designations
His abdca;ion, it wonld appear WAS announced
on the 81 Of January. the "Sjsio,' Of the fol,
lowing account Of it -
yesterday the greatest uncertainty reigne6
throughout the city. The excitement Of all
parties was intense, ss it was generally sup-
posed that Gen. Arsla would present his re-
nuncialior. The persons fearing revolutona-
ry excuses were sv1rse 10 The withdrawal OF
his ESceIency The Cabinet was anxious to
obtain the true state OF public feeling and
opinion, and FOR this purpose long conference
was held with the principal members Of Com
gress--chietIy with tae Committee Of the
Treasury Department. The government having
at length come to the conclusion that extra.
ordinary power could not be obtained, Gen.
ATisla resolved to abdlcate the Presidency.
This resolution soon became publicly known,
and alarming rnmOrs were set atOOt. These,
however, found but little credit-.o l:ttlc that
IN the evening very numerous audience filled
he theatre. 1t was assured that there would be
movement 90 the part OF Arsta and his friends
to proclaim a dictatorship, and that others were
PREF AIRED to establish the Guadalajlra plan. ALI
this was uufoundcd. Pubic tranquility re-
manned undl 4turbed throughout the Capital
thanks probably TO the Efforts of Governor
Agcarale OF Commander General Garcia Condo
and of all the commanders Ut the garriyoa
troops. There were number Of arm, f0'-
elsners in the Bazaar Coffee House, aud At
tho German Club, assembled there for the sole
purpose OF protecting their property, in case
there should be any disturbance. Gen. Arsta
left the palace at hat past one o'clock in tire
morning, in his coach, with An escort OF City
men belonging to tho police squadron, aud
ru'Pa G"" d. ara. :, ;'..e".- III E.eslIe..,
WAS accompanied by two adjutan,s. We do
not know the direction he has taken. Mr. Juan
Bautlsta CevallOS, President Of tho Supreme
Court Of Jnsloe, entered hs palace at mid
night called there by the governmen' and We
undertand that Gen. Arlsta has lsl his rr
sgnalion in the hands Of IhNt gentlemen, to be
by him presented IL Congress; and lie also OIL
ecuied an instrument enttusllug hun, in con.
forRty with tho constitution, with the duties
Of the executive. Beth Houses have bees sum
monsd TO meet at tan o'clock this morning, and
II may be that in the couTae OF the present
session IA President pr0 tenn. may be appointed
AT present the minority cf Congress appear 10
be in fsvor ofpreservlng order, aud the chances
are that the said General Ceyeih will be
elected. The new v'rnment recognize legal
origin; and what has taken place during the
last three days proves that the population at
large are anxious 10 maintain peace, order AMI
legality
All opinion seem TO agree that The authority
OF ATsla's successor, Ceyallos, would be short
IIved, aud irail and imperative, even while lie
eXslance was tolerated. In short, the general
expectation was that The central government
would soon disappear altogether before the
formidable opposition menaclng it stall points,
lhe city OF Mexico, when the mail left, was
lnomehlarily eXpecle to pronounced 10 favor OF
Santa Anna, who many suppose is now on his
way to the scene Of his former exploit. The
papers are full of characteristic pronunciamen-
tos from about every State in the "Repubic "
u In the District Court at Albany, on Sa'-
urday, verdict was rendered on behalf of the
United States, against William A. billiard, Of
Oneida county, n. Y, for u.ng n