The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-27
Interesting from Msxico:
our vARA CHUZ CORRESPONDENCE.

Interesting from Mexfc0:
our vARA CRuZ CORREsPONDxNCE.
VERA CRUZ, March 8, 1885,
Santa Annals Absence from tie Capisal-7Ae Govern
nent Statements Of his Victory at LoSala entirely Flss
-Ruors that he Isteads Leaving Aezico-Rsasoxs for
Crediing said characterization Expected in Ytlcd
tan-OHeial Changes aud koremeAts-Rsars Of tie
Kinney E1pedition-7he Governor Of Ac1ico-Liae Of
Steamers Betceen Vera Cruz and Hapana- Gas for the
CapiaI-Passengers by the Orisaba- Business-Fsnam
ciaI Distress Of the Government, dc. dc.
Although promised my departure to write to you
often, moving from place to Another has prevented
me keeping my promise. l have now, however, some
news to send you, and hasten to do SO.
General Santa Anna, accompanied by General Blanco
his Minister Of War and Marine left the city Of Mexico
the Goth utimo for Cusrnavacca It was stated by
the press that the cause of his absence
mainly reestablsh his bealth-that he going for
few days to warmer climate, and at the same time
desired to be the focus OF the revolution and be
able to dictate prompt and energetic TO check
it. Some Of the newspapers feared for his Serene
Hghnesss life, he might iD the heat OF passion,
pose himself to all Finds Of prvations and fatgues 1t
is be observed however, that before his Serene High
left his troops and the majority Of his body
guard (Guias de s. a. 81 had left with the intended
purpose according to the papers-of attacking the
volutonists. Gen. Vol, Frenehman, 1t is said has
also accompanied the one.legged hero.
On the 9th inst the only paper in the city, E Eco del
Comercio) published an extra, giving an account Of
battle by H. g. H. the rebels, and the capture
Of q city-Alvarez and his having had very narrow
escape. The paper also stated that COL Moreno,
who had passed to Alvarez with the column under
his command had been captured by of Santa Annals
troops and shot, and that his Highness was about
turning to Mexico city. But the truth Of the whole
affair Is that there is such battle fought and
hat Ann eai IN ho
out and spread in order to entertain the public attention
while he retreats to Tampco where it is said and be-
leved, he viii embark in the English mail steamer for
Havana Jamaica. His wife left Mexico city days
ago. taking with her several articles of furniture aud
it Is believed she went away By the last
on the aith Instant. And this report is
further to be credited account Of rumor current
ssnt. Anna had arrived in Vera cruz and being esssrsd
by the Guards, she stated her wish Of passing unno-
iced. carriage belonging to Gen. Santa AnnA, and
British mail steamer which left on the tth
A revolution is daily expected in Yucatan, Of which
Governor His two nephsws, Col Enrique and nsncisoo
de Ampuda, together with several officers, are here
awaiting the arrival Of Of the Mexican steamers at
present on the Rio Grsnde, to convoy them to Cam
peachy Gen. Ampud,a has asked OF the government to
send the steamer Iturbide to cruise the coast
Yucatecos down; but it is most likely they viii not send
any there tefore the revolution breaks out.
men, residing at Laguna do Terminus, has sent
delegation to the government, with a view of making
them acquainted with the necessities OF the country
and authorize him to establish do:k yard and navi
CATION school at Iguna MIR Lara the Ca plain Of the
port of Laguna, is member Of the delegation which
arrived here last night in the French packet Fran9a
Mcjco.
There have been changes lately in this quiet and
Espnc Captain Of hs port has been REMOVED and ap
pointed Commander General OF the Southern depart
ment, residing at Fan Bias; while Lieutenant Miguel
PACE admnistaton) has been appointed in the place Of
FspiDo.
city of Mexico to return m fifteen days. but at latest
accounts he had followed Santa Anna to Cuernayaca.
HIS place Of Commander General Of the Navy is pro-
visionsly occupied by Captain Mateos.
The stet mers turbde and Santa Anna which loft for
the Rio Crande on the 18th and 18th OF February arc
daily expected with troop. from Mataoras end TamPico
They took with them to pay the troops in Mata-
moras.
The here has entertained some fears tina.
the Kinney expedition destined to invade part
Of the northern frontier Of this republic in connection
person who holds high Office under the government.
Gen Corona the Governor of this State, Is frightened
to death on account of the rumors aaoat He cannot
eat drink sleep He mia.rusts al the troops
except the artillery In which corps he served for
and ssh he keeps s well paid No Other corps
body guard lie looks sick and care worn, and seldom
ventures out.
to ucatan. t..
non steamer, caeu or 10 DC caned the M0relOs,
daily expected here from England, where it has been
built for the Mexican government under the superin.
tendency Of Lieut.. Lame
There gentleman here from Havana agent OF
new Spanish company 10 establish line of mail steam
ers between Vera Cruz Campeachy and Havana He left
by the English steamer with the consent Of this govern
ment, under certain stipuIations unknown to mo
DR.. Gabor Naphegsi Hungarian by birth, and the
contractor for the Establishment of gas works in this
city returned the 4th by the Orzaba fr1 New York.
where appears he has made TO carry out
his contract, but under what basis or whom with,
know not.
Among the passengers leaving to-day by the Or'zabs
Messrs. Jose Garay, {of Tehuanepe. celebrity)
Manuel Fscandon and Francisco Iturbide the former
millions OF dollars and the latter not much poorer than
the former They are going to New York by the Mis-
sissppi river and will stop day two atNiagara. II
Is said that they win remain in New York some two
route and thence proceed to Europe 10 visit the Paris
Exhibition.
Mr. Pirtado and two dsughtsrs from Guadalajara,
also 20 by the 0rzaba MIR. Pintado has claim against
himself and several other Spaniards during the Mexican
war; and going to agitate the matter during bis short
stay there thence he going to Paris for his health
Mrs Harg0us, the accomplished wife OF NJ. l. Har-
gcus, Of Mexico city, is also going by the Orzaba
day. accompanied by her brother They intend to put
up at the Gait House in Louisville KY, and thsn'e pro-
coed to New York.
Business Is dull The American bark Nenupbar, Capt.
Marshoach, win leave for New York the 18th inst.
The government is without money owing the troops
and naval officers and men four months pay.
As this letter 10 too late TO by the steamer send
by friend, who viii deliver il ais arrival there which
am sorry TO say will be days after the mail is due
You shall hear from me sooD. AYUrLA.
Decisions la Admiralty.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
Before Hor judge Hall.
MARCH 2o.-Gideon Smith e, al. rs The Steamboat
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