The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-29
He'd upon the army for his strength; but it was


bis weakest point. He had forced conscripts
into the ranks who were willing to desert to
their homes. He had commissioned Spanish
officers from Cuba, and thereby disguised the
Mexicans In garrison his army might be paid
ly appropriating nearly all the revenues to
that object; but in the field the conscripts
would constantly desert, while funds would be
wanting to meet the increased expenses If they
remained. Another mistaken opinion was in
his power over the public press. The fact is
that no one believes the assertions of an official
paper while all are willing to give credence
to any adverse rumor, no matter how much
exaggerated. The refusal to permit the truth
to be published induces the habit Of believing
all that is not published that may be unfavo-
rablc to the government.
Santa Anna might therefore be consider
ed in splendid poverty, having lost the
confidence of the people, with sole re-
lance on the army that would fall to
pieces as soon as it took the field. The differ
ence, therefore, was that when Santa Anna
marched, his troops must diminish in numbers,
while Alvarez would always command more
| men than he could support. Alvarez might
reasonably expect to be assisted by the coun-
try in which he might move but Santa Anna
could not depend upon any voluntary contri-
butioA The plan of operations which the
revolutionary army should pursue was to take
the field, but refuse to give battle to the
government troops; to harass them by long
! marches, hang upon their TANKS, cut off their
| communications from the rear, and capture
their supplies. In word, to treat Santa Anna
| as though he were in an enemy's country with
the surrounding population inimical to him.
| It is certain that in full consultation in this
city, the aspect of affairs changed. Gen.
deemed desperate by those capable of forming
proper opinion in this country. In the mean
time Gen. Comonfort was enabled to secure a
| credit in this city. Arms ammunition, artil-
lery and other supplies were readily procured.
Even MIME rifles, superior to those in use in
the British army, were furnished from we'll
| known manufacturer here, who, with his usual
sagacity, offered Gen. Comonfort an unlimited
credit. When, therefore, this distinguished
| parsonage embarked to return to Mexico, once
more to resume active operations against
| Santa Anna, we stated that he returned we'll
supplied with all the essentials for vigorous
| campaign. The result has realized the most
sanguine anticipations of his friends. Without
| fighting battle in Guerrero, Santa Anna was
compelled to concentrate his troops and SUBJ
sequently abandon that territory. He then
marched into Morelia to attack Comonfort at
| Samora, where he was reported to be in full
force. But on his approach, Comonfort with
| drew in front, while the baggage train of Santa
Anna was attacked in the rear, and his
communication with the capital entirely
cut off for several days. Santa Anna
| fastened to proclaim a great victory, and
4 the suppression Of the revolution; but I'M
fortunately Col. Dcgolado, at the same time,
with small army, appeared before the city Of
Mexico, which gave a sinister aspect to the tri-
umph Of Santa Anna
| 1t now became apparent that the revolution
could not be checked. Almost every Depart
\ ment had exhibited its hostility to the govern
mcnt. Flight was all that remained for Santa
| Anna, and even that customary performance
| to him was accompanied with danger. He
marched on the 9th inst. from Mexico, and ab-
| dictated few days thereafter at Perote. With
| much difficulty the troops were restrained
| from open revolt and his capture. But he
succeeded in reaching Vera Cruz, where he
embarked for Havana. A provisional govern
ment has been established, with Gen. Carrera,
only known as Inspector General of Ordnance
! as President dd interim.
So far we have the present position of Mex
leo. What is in the future? The next news
| will be looked for with interest
| PRESIDENT PIERCE AND CAPTAIN TYLER--A
| FEATERHAL EMBRACE.--Thcre was an affecting
scene at the Virginia White Sulphur Springs
| the other day. The President came down to
! get rid Of the Washington chills, and was vel
coined by Captain Tyler, Of Sherwood Forest.
| The Captain congratulated Mr.. Pierce on his
administration and Mr. Pierce said that no.
thing could have been more brilliant than the
reign Of Mr.. Tyler. This interchange of cour-
tcsies reminds us of remark made by wing
Senator in Washington, when some democrats
were satirizing the present administration.
Gentlemen" said he, 81 think you are wrong.
Mr.. Pierce's administration is, in my opinion, a
very good one" Why's" exclaimed several
surprised individuals. Because" rejoined the
Senator I" it has digni6ed the administration
of John Tyler, and nothing else in the world
could have done that!' We think he was
right. The administration Of Mr. Pierce is so
miserable an affair that even the misrule of
Captain Tyler seems brilliant when compared
with it.
We give the speeches on the occasion of the
reanion Mt the virginia Sprin gs in todav's M
per. They would have been given yesterday,
but the pronunciamento Of ex-Cashier Ed
monds, of the Mechanics Bank, occupied all
our spare room, and we were compelled to lay
the two Presidents over for the Cashier.
Naval Intelligence.
The alag ship of the home squadron" Commodore