The New York herald., 1866-05-19
SANTA AN N A..

The Common Council OF Elizabeth, N. J.,
Tender Him the H0spltalities of the
Cfty-Tho Generals spssoh-Expected
Meeting with General soott-Ths Ex.
President Desisged for Autographs-
Emfssarles Despatched 20 Juarez and
Romero-Pablic Reception TO he Given
to tho General I'm New York, 30.
On Thursday last the Common Council Of the city OF
Elisabeth NJ j. paid ocal visit to the ex-Prcsidsnt
OF Mexico At his temporary quarters the residence Of Mr.
Baiz at Elisabethpor Owing to Illness his Honor the
Mayor was prevented from accompanying his colleagues
The hosptsies Of tho city rendered to the General
and he invited visit the public institutions Of Eliza
beth The reception Of those gentlemen by the Gonsra
was most cordial and aable In the OF his
Marks in reply 10 the natterng speeches OF several
members Of the corporation, he alluded In emphatic
terms TO the kindness with which he had been received
In the United States In the year 1887 by Gen. jackson
and Secretary Forsyth That visit was paid during the
winter season. and the General described graphically
hs dread OF the cold with which Andrcw Jackson often
twitted him. advising him ironically to choose the spring
season for his next visit Little did then think re-
marked Santa Anna, that my country could ever be
90 troddcn down and divided 70 require TO como
TO this great republic ask assistance In her dire
tremy In order TO free Mexico second time from the
despotic grasp Of foreign usurper
voice ne we're 3 Of q an s Ms
seemed TO communicate itself TO all present almost
electrically The municipal representatives much
eurrrsed when one Of their number upon inquirng the
Generals age, was Informed that he was sixty eight
years old casual observer would not credit him with
more remarkable when recoiect the hardships and
campaigns that Santa Anna has passed through. He
Of ns inc
distinguished himself In the field among the lberators
Of his country In s1Peling the spsnsrds and again
10 recapture the city OF fampico.
Is unnecessary TO state that the interview between
mutually pleasant Mr. Ball. the Generals host, voun-
eered to act az interpreter In which task he was aided
SsreS OF the IN sen
versed
APPLICATIONS FOR AUTOGRAPHS.
Since the arrival OF General Santa and tho place
OF his temporary abode have become universally known
through the columns OF the HsRALD the ex-President
has been overwhelmed with letters and even personal
We shown several letters, purportIng to come
from responsible persons and corporations, requesting
the Generals autograph upon divers pleas,
less specious. ~
VISIT TO GENERAL scoTr's HOUSE.
Preparations TO visit General Scots quarters in the
tho weather prevented tho President from carrying
out his Intentions Arrangements being made
understand TO bring about speedy meeting between
SANTA ANNA's HEALTH.
For two days past General Santa Anna has been
few intimatcs and officials The sudden change Of
climate has produced bilious derangement, which,
however, bright day or two will suiice TO dissipate.
HEADQUARTERS TN NEW YORK.
Next week are informed the General ana suite win
remove 70 central quarters in the upper part Of the
city OF Now York where The friends Of the great nexi
cudcd retreat The arrangements for tho public recep
ton will bs madc known a. soon completed
JUAREx AND RoxKRo.
Yesterday the general sent member Of his sTite
TO pay his respects tho families OF President Juarsx
and Senior Romero but upon inquiry II asceraincd
that they were not In the city. saG oClcer has,
understand, been already despatched 70 II Poso
special mission 10 President Juarez and Colonel do
Vidal y Rvas, near relative OF Santa Anna, ex-
pccted 70 leave yesterday for Washington, on .
somewhat similar embassy 10 senor Romero.
A complete ezpose Of the Generals plans together
with refutation Of the malicious charges Of renegndm
against the republican cause will be ready for pubca
tion shortly. -