Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-28
Special Correspondence OF the New York Sun.
The Revolution I'm Mexico-Tho Cause
PrOspcrinG.



The Revolution I'm Mexico-The Cause
PrOspertng.
AcAruLco, Mexico, April S, 1855.
When the news reached the city of MexiCo O
that General Alverez had besieged Chilpan-
cingo, Santa Anna in person, at the head q
1.-TWO thousand troops, left the city for Yguala.
The day after his arrival, the I'd Of March, he
suddenly commenced retrograde march, ow-
ing to dispatches received requiring his immt-
date return.
1t is reported that General Villareal, at the
head of FIVE hundred men of the Alverez party,
| has had an engagement at Moralia with the
government forces under the command Of Jose
Santa Anna, son of his Serene Highness
Jose was put to flight, with the loss Of 100
horses 800 muskets, some ammunition and
money.
| General Degollado, commander Of the Alive.
rez forces in the States Of Michoacan and Gu
adalajara, has made an important alteration in
| the Plan of Ayutla,n which has given entire
satisfaction to the conservative party, thereby
carrying with it a majority of the personal sd-
herents Of Santa Anna. Alvarez having ac-
cepted the modification, it is supposed the revo-
luton will make more rapid advancement.
Extracts of a Letter from, General Alperes.l
The following is translation of some ex-
tracts of letter as received from Gen. Alverez
by friend, who has kindly permitted me to
make them public and from which it will be
seen the old chieftain assigns very good rea-
son for raising his siege on Chilpancingo:
FExcA, March 26, 1856.
MY ESTEEMED SIR: ! am highly delighted to
find that the cause Of liberty which we, the
people of the South, defend, is SO fearlessly ad-
vocated by the newspapers in the United States
country in which the freedom Of the press is
not only tolerated, but appreciated, and am
much gratifed with the honorable mention of
my name; should you meet any of the gentle
men, pray you will return to them my kindest
regards of expression, with an assurance that
my whole object is the freedom of my country
without aspirations to presidential or other
honors.
Ny dear friend, the taking of Chilpancingo
would and could have been the consequent re-
suit of my having captured the cities Of Chill
apa, Facotepec, and Teloloapan, we're it not
that ! was addressed by the citizens TO spare
their lives and property. Therefore withdrew,
and am arranging new plan of operation
which will be decisive in its results, and at the
same time be the saving of a great effusion Of
blood.
This apparent retreat may be looked upon by
my enemies in different light. They cannot,
however, deny the advantage as gained by me
in the capturing of the cities as named, and by
which have not only my forces been augmented,
but have taken from the enemy 500 muskets,
pieces of artillery, munitions, and a large
amount of money. These alone have more
than realized the object of my last expedition,
the rest being left to the developing of my plan,
in which / entertain the idea of not losing q
into the city Of the Montezuma, not as a die
tator, but as soldier who has fought for his
country's freedom.
Permit me to subscribe myself your true
friend and servant
I (Signed) JOHN ALvEREz.
As General Alverez was leaving Buena Vista,
February 22d, force of 600 lancers appearing
in sight, Generals Thomas and Francisco Mo-
reno, who were riding some two hundred yards
in advance of their troops, were ordered 10
charge them. Francisco Moreno ssnpposing
his battalion was close enough to support him,
charged, was wounded in the leg, and taken
prisoner before his troops succeeded in routing
the lancers. He was carried to Chilpancingo,
on which Governor Pallacois proposed to ex-
change him for General Zuallago and priest,
prisoners in the hands of Alverez. Pending
their arrangements, General Moreno was, ON
the morning of March 10th, without any pre-
vious notice, taken in the Plaza and then in
formed by Pallacois that he would have him
shot. On asking, permission was granted him
to address the troops, and barring his breast, be
displayed to them two wounds received at Chu-
rubusco. The Governor finding that If Gene
raj Moreno continued bis address his command
would revolt, in the middle Of sentence he
was shot dead. His death has been rumored
for some days past, but the authentic informa,
ton was only received on the 9th of April.
On the 2Sth of March, as General Thomas
Moreno was advancing on the Costa Chica road
with a command Of 500 men, he was attacked
by large Government force, who were in am
bnscade. The slaughter, as it was band-to-
hand, was very great on both sides. The Santa
Anna troops succeeded in cutting off the whole
baggage train Of mules which was ON the
same day recaptured by old Alverez, who, al
the head Of 500 Of his Indians, had taken q
mountain path to intercept their retreat, in
which the Government forces were entirely
routed, leaving everything in the mountains,
A courier reached Alverezs headquarters
with dispatches from Mexico, dated March l6,
wherein is stated that general outbreak was
going on in the city. This explains the reason
Of his Serene Highness Withdrawing so SUD,
denly from Aguala. tits also stated that Santa
Annas entire family have taken their depar-
ture from the Republic, with bag and baggage,
This forebodes that his Serene Highness, ike
good and dutifnl husband, having sent his
better-half beyond the reach Of danger, will
shortly join the devoted idol Of his life. That
is perfectly natural and as it should be.
! send you small quantity of gold, as
handed me by Gen. Comonfort, who received
it from Senior Don Julian Yslas, the man who
is the discoyerer of the mine. For my part,
do not doubt for moment the existence Of
gold in this State. However, a confidential
man has gone TO examine rs to the richness Of
the diggngs; he is an American, and an old
California miner. will, therefore, by the next
mail be able to write with more confidence
than at present. and content myself by enclos-
ing You the afiidavits of the parties, also, the
conditions upon which General Alverez con-
sents to their being worked by foreigners. One
thing is quite certain, should they prove rich,
and think they will, sudden change will
come over the dormant slumbers of Acapulco.