The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-01
From the N. o. Delta 26th.
HiChlv imnortant frou Mexiao


Flight ct Santa ANad-Ercitsnaent In the Capital
Destruction Of Property he Plaza Ay,ilta Adopt
ted ronuaciaDlentos- Rouos and RiotinQ-P ar.
ting Address Of Santa Anna to he's Troops.
By the arrival of the steamship orizaba from
Vera Cruz, which place she left on the 22d, we are
IN possession of dates from the city Of Mexico to the
l9th, and from Vera Cruz to the date of sailing
The news is highly important. Santa Anna abdi-
Gated and left the city Of Mexico on the 9th inst
On the 9th instant previous to his departure, he
published decree naming the Judge of tho Su-
preme Court, and General Carrera bis successors.
The people, however, would not have govern
ment of bis choice, and so the garrison, the popu-
lation of the city and the authorities at once pro-
nounced. General La Vega, the hero Of Resaca
de Ia Palma, was chosen their leader. The plan OF
Ayulta was adopted, which is the Alvarez Plan
General La Vega at once issued his proclamation
to the governors of the several departments d.
recting them TO appoint two delegates from each
State for the purpose Of choosing a provisional
President for the Republic. This all occurred on
the 18th On the 10th, the delegates assembled
and elected Don Martin Carrera Provisional Presi-
dent, who at once entered on the dis
charge of the duties of the office. Carrera was
one Of the Cabinet Ministers of Santa Anna, being
Governor of the District, and was of course op.
posed TO the revolution His election as President
seems to have caused great dissatisfaction. The
clares that in the election of Carrera General La
Vega, has virtually annuled the plan OF Ayutla be.
cause the second article Of that plan provided that
so soon as the revolution shonld be successful the
commanding officer of the successful forces should
appoint one delegate from each State which dele.
gates thould choose President for the Republic
Whereas, General La Vega was neither leader in
the revolution nor a revolutionst, and instead
of appointing one delegate from each department,
he appointed two.
On the evening of the 18th instant, Santa Anna
arrived In Vera Cruz escorted by his Guards bat.
taIion Of iAncers and another of light artillery He
was received with national salute and great DEM
onssrations OF Joy. The palace was Illuminated
there was display Of fire. works and enthusiasm.
and a great quantity of gunpowder was burnt. Vera
Cruz ssiI remained loyal 10 the abdicating Dictator
The Eco OF the l6th gave an account Of bis arrival
but did not appear TO be aware that he was on his
way out OF the country.
On the following day, however, the address OF
Santa Anna in which, after reviewing his course
President OF the Republic since 1884, and giving a
brief history Of the present distracted condition Of
the country and stating the causes which iuape him
10 the stem. he takes bis final leave Of his native
country and states that he goes into voluntary ex-
lie for his couutry's good. That he had left the
Goverument Ia the hands of HE ministry, as provi.
ded BY the Constitution, In case OF the death or
absence OF the President lnis procihnAuon
slightly astonished the people Of Vera Cruz. Bot
they soon recovered from their surprise aud joined
Ia with the plan Of the RevOutionists.
Santa Anna seemed to be in q hurry to get out Of
the country and intended to embark on the evening
Of the l7th in the war steamer Iturbde, but there
was severe norther blowing. and his emosrkatioa
was prevented The soldiers of che garrison were
drawn I'D in line however. 10 receive his farewell
address, which was read 90 them ey their com
mander, General Tamsriz. We translate u nor the
benefit Of our readers;
COMPANIONS IN ARxs-Wilh the deepest and
most painful feelings Of regret take my leave Of
yoa forever. In thus bidding you farewell. con-
ure you THAI you do not depart from the strict pain
Of honor and daty that you continue TO be the
defenders OF the nationality, you were the ioan'
ders Of the Independence.
''My friends 20 well satisfied with your con-
duet; for loyalty, obedience and good discipline
have ever been ils distinguishing features. Con-
tlnne 70 be the firm supporters Of the laws and OF
the legal authorities. Anarchy viii devaur our
beautiful country, and the nationality win disappear
n Yea NEEDLE with what does not eoncssn you'll
YOU support those factions which are dspuEing the
power. Be but the faithful servants Of Jour eonn-
tsy, and aspire 10 nothing more
80 she retirement where hope topass my last