The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-27
Our Havana correspondence.

When announced in my brief letter by the Eagc that
aFrench transport had just arrived from Vera Cruz
tle thought Of tho excitement apparently unmport
ant ON event would have caused in this city. These
transports generally lie in sacricio Bay, rarely
ever, bring any news. Even on this occasion made
che usual inquiries and with the usual reply"No
newsn But 1t was quite wrong; for the Colbert did
bring news and that Of most interesting character and
not only did she bring news but the persons OF the re-
nowned General Antonio Lopez de Santa and
Don Angel Lopez dc Santa Anna both more expelled
~ order OF General Bazanc from their native soil
You get the history Of this affair from the CORES
pondence which enabled TO place before you. The
lter Of General Almone, inviting the exied General
ysturn Mexico does not appear but there no doubt
that such invitation sent him st. Thomas by
ths hands Of envoy from the regency backed by the
calculation Marshal Forey and Gutierrez Estrada who
nay be considered the chief Of the monarchica move
nent In the exrepublic. 10 pursuance OF this invitation
she Old General left bis homo and game COCKS in ST.
Thomas, and took passage for Vera Cruz board the
British mail steamer Conway arriving. at that port
ths 9Th Of last month Immediately the arrival Of
ihs steamer officer presented himself to the General
requiring the signature Of himself and the follow
hg document
MEXICAN ExpEDinoyaaY CoRps /,
SUPERIOR CoxMANDASCy or VERA CRUz. (
the undersigned, declare my honor shat adhere
70 the French Intervention, recognize as tho only
legitimate the monarchy proclaimed by the
with Prince Naximiian Archduke OF Austria as Empo
tor Of Mexico. likewise pledge myself to abstain from
VpSech writing which might lead to the supposition
cytzep.
Tho General not understanding French in which The
sbove written, had II translated to him. anu thea
put bis signature to H. his adding 81 pledge myself
% my father has done the conditions contained the
sbote ANGEL L. DE SANTA ANNA
Father and son then dscmRarked, aud on the follow.
ing day the former wrote to the Reg6ncs:-
VERA CRrz Feb Is, 1854
On the 9th instant, at FIVE O'Clock In the evening"
disembarked In this port proceeding from st. Thomas
where lived some years. receiving the hospitality
ncn political vicssitudo obliged me to seek IL foreign
On deciding TO return to my native SOIL bring with
mo the rtenion Of cooperating IN whatever way may
nation has thought proer TO adopt under tho bene1
cent shadow OF the throne which viii be seated
tusrious prince designed 10 the sublime counsols Of
divine Providence to raise the nation from the abyss
Of misfortune into which she has plunged by
oily. The Regency OF the empire may consider my
services needless md deliver mo the orders Il may think
IN the installation OF the Regency charged General
and the satisfaction u gave me 70 know that rationA
government had been established under h form chosen
~ the will Q. the Mexican people which commission he
Dad the goodness 70 discharge according TO DESIRE
Consequently now do so directly from this place 10
Inform the Regency that It may rely my poor
can army.
Please TO acqusnt the Regency with this note, and
accept my protestatons OF consideration.
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA
TO the UsDEa sscRrAaY or WAR, Mexico city.
AZ the end Of week the following reply was re-
turned
IxpERrAt PALACE,
MgxIco, March !, 1854. I
10 his Exosllency General OF Division Don ANTONIO
LORE SANTA ANNA
For ErcnIHvr sR-The Regency has received with
che most grateful satisfaction your note 81 tho 2sth ut
= which You were peased q communicate your safe
Cva at that port the 9Th, from ST. Thomas where
nnva ID nf
She nohle feelings which apirnste your Excelenoy
returning TO your countryfeclrgs which were mover
doubted, both because they demonstrate your
q because you had made them known through General
essnco when the present government was installed
surn 70 your native so and views With the deepest ne
res yonr decision 70 lend your important services
isac,on 70 me y oder you NE sssursnees d my ds,n
ossr ssors,srv a. s,s,s ana " !uAN DE- d PA,
But clouds may obscure The arest sky and lust At the
oment that the Old General was sladdeucd By inc re-
essp Of the above nattcriug communication came an
sshsr Of 0 very different import, TO wit
MEXICAN ExrmruoSAav CoRrs,
OFFICE or THE GENERAL CHrxy
Msxico. March 7, 1854. J
Moxsmun - GnnRAIr-Hs Excellency General Aimouts
rs just sent supplement 70 No. 81 OF the ldioator
given b you % Mexico, wiics bears your signature
reu nave broken the pledge signed BY you on board
\ your duty % address yourself 70 the Commandsro
ohf q the rraneo-Msxicaa army, represents France
You no longer remain On Mexican SOIL and invite
1eu, - well - your son, 10 quilt without delay
and % sSs sans ps
Nc In chief the French naval forces In the gulf In order
ehal vessel may DO placed q your disposal
~ General BAzAINE
rhs rsdsnsss q this note h not a. percspble 10 our
oAaSuass e. 10 French. rho French General writes
- II be were dismiesng drunken domestic from his
npioy. Az . matter Of course, Santa Anna felt very
outraged, and, prior 70 embarkipg, ~rote the fol
swing sharp rsegi- vr, c.r, Marc, 10 ,ss.
csNrsAr-.r recsked with surprise your Escellensy g
Communication OF tho Tth instant In which you tell
"a. sseAsse brVke ny pledge, 10 esng my manifesto