The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-26
Enthusiastic Reception of Alvarez al
Acapulco.
The Regular Army PrOn0uncing
Against Santa Anna.
Immediate Advance Of the Revolutionary Troops
Under Alvarez Upon the City Of Mexico.
Important Effect Of General Francis Moreno's
Desertion 10 the Liberal Party.
GEN. ALVAREZ TO BE DECLARED PRESIDENT PRO TEN,
&c NC, sc.
Our Acapulco Correspondence

Our Acapulco Correspondence
ACAruLCo Maico rco :, 1855.
Fsurn u Att1res 10 Aeapuico-His E9thus,cyttc Reeep
ton-G,aHo Bait IA Honor Of the Revolutionary Hero
-Personot ~ scripttoa q AipdreS-ireJdrdi,0ns for
the Adrdnce u the Revolutionary Arm upon Mezico-
Important Egeet u Don Francis Morenos I'rgnuaeia.
mento faror Of the Literal rary--Biographical
Sketch Of Him-At 10 be Declared Temporary Pre-
sident-List Of Candidates for The PRESIDENTIAL Elec-
tfon, dc, dc.
Since the sailing OF the last steamer we have had no
thing but military ganzations-soldiers being ittcd
out with new uniforms formation of regiments and br
gadcs In fact doubt much II such collection OF
viii ever be seen for years to como in Acapulco.
Having witnessed many demonstrations Of rejoicing
and seen many processions, both religious and political
in not only this, but other portions OF Mexico have yet
20 see such spontaneous manifestation display
cd yesterday at the reception given 10 the gallant old
cheftan OF the South Alvarez; aud what Ia very sngu
lar th Is the frat tune he has v-ited Acapulco since
the days of the Spanish Revolution he captured
the Castle OF san Diego The road from the Garita to
the plaza, distance Of one league, lined both
rides with roldery, under the command Of General Re
mon Jote Giarasola.
At the Garta he received by tho civil funr;ion-
aries, and In passing, the different regiments draoped
their ooiors, toe prseoatsd srna, a.d the bsads
plsyed national airs. On Alysrez's right rode Genera
Thomas Moreno and his left General Ignsco Comon
fort and your pondept whose feelings Of patriot
ism prompted him to add his mite in receiving one
whom he 30 hgnly appreciates for ha many noble quail
OF the numerous trumphai arches under which he
PASSED the which appeared to please him most
inscribed on Liberty and Justice" In appearance
Alvarez looks about 80 years OF age, though he Is sixty
four and since HIM last that expression
has disappeared and smile OF contented satisfaction IL
luuss the features OF his face from which be read
81 have lived to my country rescued from desposm
In the evening grand ball given Ia h. honor In
order 10 enable him 10 receive the ladies' The tn9 up
of the woud have compared fsyoraby with those
Of at home. At the head OF the ball ROOM the
chair occupied by Alvarez hung the "ssrs and stripes
and the aas Of the Republic Of Mexico their gracsuI
folds indicative Of ssterly harmony; and is gratifying
10 the private well public sentiments OF good
ndrsAndirg existing towards the United States and
her citizens II also pleasing 20 observe that her
Britannia MaJesty's Consul, Charles Wilthen, ESD,
present, not omithng esteemed Consul, Charles
L. Denman Esq who, with his accom- shed lady made
the festival complete.
In few days the chieftain, at the head Of 5000
troops, leaves for the capital
1he Fret Brigade will be under tbs command Of Gen
Francis b. Moreno and will no its ne Of march on
The sth aud cannot permit this opportunity 20 escape
With mention Of Mereno's name. He is one of
the beet military educated in this country and was
born in Pensacola Florida. His pedigree Is of ths OH
hofeuos and De sotos-both name. well known In
southern States as families Of the highest standing and
retpsctabilty. The General educated at 81. 10.
sephs College, Bardstown, kentucky, and although 10
The year 1873 he eIpatriated himself and became eitl
OF this reputc, s does he retain ths high toned
chyalrie honor and bearing Of that state in which
be educated During With hex:o in all tho
engagements beth Hines Of operations, he not only
a l,.L
been active service the frontier Finding, in hi,
last engagement at Nu.seo Santa Anna .ee bis prooun
eiamento which accompanies this letter. abandoned hn
and his entire command and that dishsnor could be
attributed, he, with bis brigade, composed of nine rss
ments, have pronounced in favor Of that party which,
from his position in ihe army he forced TO oppose
by military duty and law, until this opportunity arrived
when he could give expression to his feelings o. patriot
ism. His acquisition 70 the OF the liberal party
fas already been strongly felt and from town 70 io-n
the news arrived, have tho government troops pro
of the would be Emperor
The second brigade will be under the command sf that
uneomprtmpiDs onheer Gen fgrscio Coraoafort .ord
ib vho,s favor would be 70 q gld refined gold y
The third IL TO be commanded By General Thom1.
hcreno whose aureis already laEaI.r 10 AZ yoar
r.aders
Thsse brgads. 70 he reinforced 10 chnpAnclngo BY
1000 troops from the tiata Of A.hsaean and their
arrival within is~ ssssss of sss city ~ hsIeo Gen
erA Alvarez 10 70 Be proclaimed Prse.nt % the Rspub
Ia, pro TEN.
A some little diversity u spinion sristsss " .ho
s's1 II honored 9TH the nsr, Pr,ssn,ai sisr.,ion
sil ssrty stats that y the fola-ng ti.tsgpisissd
gsb'sutn, ohs I'll y" ssisc'sd .--First Ocasra
A'. shoss hisnis tipfsss asefir. ihS. b. ,houi -
permitted Il np;sie his urm u once s,tt eotss,
Genera csbaLo. sbo also q Prssdsni and iasily
General naeio csmoniort Who not osly srninsniiy
qualhsd bot whose elevation would rsee, -l,h uayer
.i sSprobaiion
A. The tirns J. rapfly appfoIinatsr -hsn change
q presidency -ii tais place, you mAy rsly upon -
esmnanica,ng the earliest intelligence -