Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-07-12

leo in 1877, was very coolly received a
treaty, which he had made with the Texans,
being declared unauthorized and greatly
imparing his popularity. The French at.
tack on Vera Cruz brought him again in
to power. Those Of his couutrymen who
hated him most, could not deny bis ability,
and he was designated to defend the be-
leaguered city. He repealed the invaders,
but lost q leg in battle.
His Federal tendencies had long since
been abandoned, and the dictatorship with
which he vas invested during the war with
Texas, imbued him with love Of personal
power that never left him. He was thence.
forward the champion Of ceutralization
and despotism. From 1S4l to ls44, he
was really absolute ruler Of the country,
under the name of"Provisional President"
In 1s46 he was deposed and banished for
ten years. lie returned TO Cuba, where
he watched the course Of events.
On the outbreak Of war with the United
States ne was recalled TO Mexico, and
permitted by our authorities to pass the
lines. Instead of being pacifcally in.
clined, as he was believed to be, he proved
an advocate Of war, and was placed at the
head Of civil and military affairs. Defeat
ed by Taylor at Buena Vista, be prompt
ly gathered new army, which was routed
by Scott at Cerro Gordo. He next resort
ed to diplomacy that he might gain time
for the organization Of fresh troops.
When he felt ready, he threw off the mask
again only'to be defeated at Conireras
and Churubusco. Scott gave him an arm
istice, but was, after all, compelled to fgh,
his way to the capital. Santa Anna made
a few moro faint attempts at resistance,
but in vain, and was finally permitted tc
leave the country. He went to Jamaica,
where he remained five years. In 1853 hi
returned, and was appointed President
Had he taken warning by the past, h,
might have prospered. He preferred Il
betray the liberties of the people, who wer,
only anxious for q constitutional govern.
ment, by arrogating to himself the most
absolute power. The revolution followed
and after showing his usual pluck in resis
ting it, he at last abdicated and settled
down in the Island Of st. Thomas. Ii,
remained there until the French invasion
OF 1861 occurred, movement which
there is every reason to believe he encour
aged, though his good wishes were thrown
away upon Napoleon. A year ago he cam,
to New York, where he affected anti In.
perial sympathies, but could not secur,
the confidence of tho Liberals. Though
verging on three-score and ten, he was al
jealous an intriguer rs ever, and fancying
the time had approached for him to act
slipped quietly of for Havana u few week,
since. Thence he sailed Ia the steame,
Virginia to Vera Cruz, then defended BY
the lmperialists against besieging forcs
Of Liberals. His design was TO get tho
garrison and inhabitants 10 pronounce fol
him as President, aud he bore in his peck
ct various pompous procIamations euIogis
tic of bis virtues aud abilities. Captain
Rowe, of the United States steamer Tacony
now inierfered. lie arrested Santa Anus
as disturber Of the peace, and afte
keeping him prisoner on board his vesse
for a few days sent him to the Captain O
the Virginia, with orders to take him bacI
TO Havana. On her way tbi,her the Yir
gina stopped at the port Of Ssal, in yuca
tan. She was boarded by the Juarists
and the tx. Dictator made prisoner ant
carried ashore. The sequel we have al
ready announced. Few will mourn the
fate Of one with whom personal aggran
dizement was SO obviously the ruling
passion.-[Gaaette.