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IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

The United States at present agitated with the question, to which as yet no satisfactory answer has been returned, namely, "Is Mexico disposed to make peace with the United States?" Among the documents recently published we have at length

solution of that goes on in the annexed corres pondence betweep General Taylor and General

Baule Anna

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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

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dees and a combination of circumstances may der it expedient to hold on to the captured pro- vinces and withdraw from the heart of Mexico and keep up a rigorous blockade, but at present there is no siternative but to stand by our Eng and trust to Providence for the issue. We have only to apprehend from a continuance of hostilities, that the war spirit may rage to that extent in the valley of the Mississippi and elsewhere, thint the conquest of Mexico will be determined upon by all parties, which will make it a war of conquest instead of a war of defense. -Marico can only be conquered by exterminating the people with fire and sword, as France is exterminating the Algerines, England the Seiks, and Russia the Circassians, but sugh A war would be an enormity too horrible even for the contemplation of our fellow citizens of the West, and we trost that in this crisis, we shall all have the good sense to confine our hostile feelings Let us hope that the within judicious bounda. Mexican Congress-hom which we shall hear in a few days-bas accepted the olive branch presented by our president. The news from Mexico, of which the above letters from a part, was received by the New Orleans Picayune on the 9th inst, by the way of the blockading squadrons.

It is two weeks later, being to the 17th Novem. ber, from the City of Mexico. Santa Anna's letter, and the Mexican newspapers, breathe war so long as the Mezican soil shall be polluted by the foot of * single American in arms, although," apparently, their denunciations are somewhat less violent than

braver soldiers than the Sikhs. The disparity of force is of no moment. If Taylor with 2,000 men could defeat 6,000 Moxicans at Palo Alto-ho can succeed again under similar disparity of force.- | Ibid.

APPALLING DISASTER.

LOSS OF THE BATO OF WAR BOMERS. FROM THE ARMY

Anna is said to have 30,000 volunteers at San Lant besides the regulars, but the reports are conflicting. A volunteer by the name of Forrest was shot dead at Monterey on the 20th ult by a hotel keeper Bansed Armstrong

Two Frenchmen had been arrested for tamper. tag with our soldiers and offering inducements for them to desert. The trial of the Alcalde, his son- and others, for fampering with our men, was set down for the 24 December. It had been clearly (From the Sun Extra of Yesterday.)"

ascertained that many of the principal men at Moi Washington, Dec: 20-7 o'clock, P.M. The barque Morgan Dix, arrived at New Orleansrey had a finger in the ple. Many of the first The 7th regiment stationed chore had lost many by desertion, December 219 brings dates from the Squadron off Apton Lizardo to the 13th inst.

Full particulars have been renaived of the total wreek of the U. S. brig Somers and the great loss of life which accompained it. The Somera Was maintaintaining the blockade off the harbour of Vera Cruz, Cn the evening of the 7th, she had taken shelter under Greon Island, thero being every indication of an approaching mortherly gale.

On the morning of the 8th, & anil being reported from aloft, she was got under way and stood out for several miles, when the approaching vessel was ascertained to be the John Adams, on her return from Tampico. Her appearance caused front satisfaction to the officers of the Somers, as Com. Perry had informed them that she was to relieve them from maintaining the blockade as

soon as she come in.

As the Somers was approaching her anchorage on her return, another sail was diacovered standing for Vera Cruz apparently with the intention of running the blockade in. They immediately made all sail to intercept her, and in the effort to avoid falling on the reefs to the leeward she was struck by the norther and thrown mpon her beam-ends. The strange vesse) came rapidly down, but showed ne colors and tacked when near Pajordas reef. Lieutenant Parker had reported the appearance of ap-qualls, and the particulare are fully detailed in the

New Orleans papers.

Flest-Quarters of the Army of Occupation,

Monterey, Nov. 8, 1840." Bir,In the convention agreed upon on the 24th of September it was conceded that the American foreca should not pass a stipulated lins before the expiration of sight works, or until they should receive orders or Instructions hom their Government Io conformity therewith I have the honor of apprising you that my Government has directed me to termlose the suspen. sion of hostilities, and accordingly I consider myself at liberty to pass the designated line after the 19th inst.. by which dalle I presume, this commucation will have they were a short while ago. Attention la very much engrossed by the preparations for the meet- reashed your hands at Ban Luis Potosi. I have been Informed that several Americans, who were taken prising of the Congress. Forty deputies were in the amers at China and other points, are now at San Laris, detained in much, I trust you will deem it an act of Justice to release these men and allow them to rejoin the forces under tay command. When the convention war entered into to which I have referred. I entertained the hope that the terms in which it was conceived would open the way for the two Republics to agree upon as honorable peace; and, acting upon this conviction, I at pace released the prisoners of war who were in my power, among whom were three officers. At that time I did not know that there were any American prison. who had been sent into the interior. I trust that my conduct will be deemed a sufficient ground to jus- tify you in yielding to the request and to the dictates of humanity toward the American prisoners who I am sold are at Son Luiz. In case Major Graham, the bearer of this communication, reaches your head quar- Jer, 1 take the liberty to commend him to your cour. texy, and I shall be pleased to receive by him your re- ply to this communication, whatever it may be.

I have the honor to be.

With the greatest respect,

Your obed't servant,

Z. TAYLOR, Major-General of the Army of the United States. To Gen. B. ANTONIO Lopez de Santa Anara,

Commander-in-Chief.

Liberating Republican Army, Ban Luis Potosi, Nov. 10, 1846. Senor General,—At 10 this morning by an official Communication of the Governor of Coahuila of the 8th Jost. I received your letter of the 5th, apprising me of your intention, by order of your Government, of break- ing the convention greed upon at Monterey, on the Rith of September last, and passing on the 18th of the present month the line therein designated, by which date you supposed I should receive your communica- tion. Ballering that the terme stipulated in said con- vention should be religiously observed by both parties, I had taken no step which should tend to vacate it; but In view of the obligation you deem imposed upon you by the orders of your Government, i contine myself by replying, that you can, when it pleases you, commence hostilities, to which I shall correspond accordingly. In regard to the American soldiers, let me say that there are only weven of them at this post, a list of whom is annexed; and, relying upon your representation in re- gard to the release of several Mexicans, I have deter

mined to respond to your generosity by doing the saine so the seven referred to, whom the commissary of this army will apply with 10 for their Bustenauce upon the road. You remark that when the convention was entered ingo at Monterey you entertained the hope that the terms in which it was conceived would open the way for the two Rapublics to agree upon an honorable pesce Laying out of the question whether that con- vention was the result of necessity or of the noble views now disclosed by you, I content myself with saying. that from the spirit and decision manifested by all Me xicans, you should banish all idea of peace while a single North American in arms treads upon the terri zory of the Republic, and there remains in front of ite ports the squadrons which make war upon them. Nevertheless, the extraordinary Congress will assemble in the Capitol toward the end of the present year, and this august bey will determine what it shall judge Just suitable for the honor and the interest of the na-

tion. Major Graham has not arrived at my quarters Had be done so, be would have been recefied in the

panner due to his rank and employment, and in con. formity with the wishes expressed to me in his behalf by you. I have the honor of offering to you the assur. ances of my distinguished consideration. "God and Li- berty,

ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA. Fenor Major-General Tapos, General-in-chief of the Arany of the United Brates of the North. The following is a list of prisoners whom Sargeant Muriano Formades conducted to San Luis Potosi, and who have been set at liberty by General Santa Anna: Charles W.Tufts, John Harrisman, Edward F. Peeny. Henry P, Lyon, James Q Read, Elisha Puett, Tho mw Gillespie

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city on the 17th ult. The papers are filled with amendments to the constitution of 1824, proposed by the assemblies of the different states, and these from prominent topics of discussion for the press. Official communications from the authorities of the different states, assure Government that the dissensions and threats of dissensions which peared in the capital in October last have not availed to disturb tranquillity in the states. sue no indications that General Almonte will leave the War Department; a great many ordera emanat from him indicate the utmost activity in the discharge of the duties of his office. In an urgent appeal from San Luis, the new Congress is entreated to entrust Santa Anna with dictatorial powers for the prosecution of the war. Above all they are solicited not to bunter way the rights of their pos terity to secure present relief, but the rather-if succumb they must, "like ancient Rome, to the power of the invasion of the barbarians of the North to bequeath their imprescribable rights to another generation, which, like the handful of heroes who tok refuge in the mountains of the Asturias, may some day succeed in exterminating their unjust invaders."

We see nothing definite

in relation to the army concentrated at San Luis; nor do we find any mention whatever of the dissen- sions which are reported by way of Tempico to exist in Sauta Anna's ranks. But we find the following paragraph in general terins in regard to their troops.

MEXICAN ARMY.-From every part of the Republic

are arriving, to incorpriate themselves with our army. bodies of troops of all sting, and we believe that in a few days we shall be able to see a considerable number of troops, which will serve for the defence of this city. In truth, sisa, the general-in-chief has directed that it be fortified with energy, and at this day the defensive works are in ao advanced state in the towns of Tlasca- Ja, as an advance point toward the north of this capital. We find a paragraph indicating that the Ameri- can army under Gen. Taylor might be expected from the north by way of Saltillo, about the 21st of December, threatening San Luis. It will re- ceive a terrible thrashing, saya the editor, de the reward of its temerity. Of the advance of our pops upon Tampico the Mexicans entertained no doubt as far back as the 1st of November, nor are any measures suggested for retaking it. A letter from Mazatlan, dated Oct 28th, says that the Cyane was still blockading that port. We have no other news from the Pacific squadron by this arrival. Senor Villamil has been appointed Mi- uister of Finance, and took the oath of office on the 19th ult. Deplorable accounts are again received from Durango, of the ravages of the Indians in that state and Chihuahua. The miserable country appears quite unable to protect itself from those Indians On the 10th of November Gen. Santa Ann transmitted to the Secretary of War, from San Luis Potosi, his correspondence with Gen. Taylor, relating to the termination of the armistice. The first letter is from the Governor of Coahuila, covering Gen Taylor's letter forwarded by the hands of Major Graham.—American Sun, Dec. 81.

The Somers continued careening over with great rapidity, and in about half an hour afterwards sunk. The following is a list of the officers and men car- ried down with her. Henry A. Clemsen, acting master; John Ringgold Hyason, passed midship- man; Wm. G. Brazier, Ebenezer Terreil, Charles H. Haven, Jamos Ryder, Jan. Thompson, Charles Love, Thomas Young, Wm. Gillan, Matthias Ga- vel, Major Cain, Dennis Kelly, Alexander Anker, Charles McFarland, James Fennel, Charles True, Juo. Day, Wm. Purdy, Edwad McCormick, Wm. Elmsley. William Quest. Juo. Hargrave, William McCardy, Ino, Christopher Myers, Clement C. Willen, Thos. McGowan, Jos. Antonin, Adolphe Belmente, Mannel Howard, William W. Powera, Heary W. Spear, Jns. Chapman, Lewis Johnson, Ignatius Leopold, Thos. Jefferson, Wm. H. Roge, nad Peter Hernandez.

List of those saved :-R. Semmes; Lieutenant commanding; M. G. L. Claiborne, Lieutenant ; John L. Parker. Lieutenant; John F. Steele, Pur- ser: John H. Wright. Passed Assistant Surgeon Francis G. Clark, Midshipman; Edmund T. Storms, Purser's Steward; Jacob Hazard, Yeoman; Amus Colson, W. Johnson, Mathew Buck, Juo. M. Cargo, Juo. G. Van Norden, Charles Seymour, Jeo, Williamenn, Jobu Pollen, John Smith; Henry Stremmell, Thomas Mulholland, George Wa kefield, William Keys, Francis Haire, Williamı F. Thompson, Christopher Lawrence, Joseph Todd, Stephen Maynard. S. Bennett, Thos. D. Buras, Win, Power, Jos. Skipsey, Joseph Jones, Chas, Notten, Washington Cooper, William Dix Francis A. Waldron, Jaines Chambers, and Wm. Toland.

The Norther continued antii the 10th, and fears are entertained for other vessels. The frigate John Adams, and the steamer Mississippi, Vixen, Petrel and Boston were off Vera Cruz last from Tampico The Frigate Cumberland had sailed for Norfolk. A letter received from on board the Raritan, dated the 13th, states that eight men belonging to the Somers had been picked up by the Mexicans on the beach near Anton Lizardo, whither they had been driven by the gale clinging to hen coops. They were held at Vera Cruz as prisoners of war: one had since died.

tanta are much disgusted with the neglect of the Supreme Government. The intelligence from the citi of Mexico is meagre and unsatisfactory.

The opinion prevailed to the squadron "that a quorum of the new Congress could not be got 10. gether by the time appointed for the o

for the opening, the 5th of December,

This makes 44 saved out of the 80 souls on board. The offorts of the crew of the French and English vessels to save the lives of the crew of the Somers, are spoken of with warm commenda- tion. The accounts of the wreck nocupy three coturons in the Picayune. Among the passengers in the Morgan Diz, ara Purser Warrington, the clerk of the steainer Mississippi, bound to the north. ported as driven out to sea, had not been heard of, The prize steamer, the Tobasquiua, before fe-

and all on board, are doubtless lost The latest Late News from Mexico - Although full intel-intelligence from Tobasco states that the inhabi ligence from Mexico and Vera Cruz to the 2nd of December exhibits vast preparations making by Santa Anna, and has very little the appearance of peace, and may be in itself startling, yet it has every appearance of truth, and that is what we want; for if for the present we are compelled to discard all "I content myself with saying that from the preparing to prosecute the war with greater ener. hoper of peace, we shall be under the necessity of pirit and decision manifested by all Mexicans, you should banish all ides of peace while a single North 52 pieces of artillery, we shall have at Balillo and gy. If Santa Anna has collected 25,000 men and American in arm treads upon the territory of this in the neighborhood at least 15,000 men and 35 blic, and there remains in front of its porta the pieces of artillery, and that will be about an equal quadron which make war upon them!* General match for him. If he has squeezed two millions out,

ualifies these remarks by leaving the of the clergy our military cheat has full as much,

in the hone of the Mexican Con-

without resorting to a tyrannical process so obnoxi. anding the position of Santa Anna,ous to the liberties of the people and the clergy. In the head of the army, we are short, as it appears to be the intention of Banta Anna declaration, and no doubt the

to have a battle in which he will measure weapons in the same light, a rejte with General Taylor, he will have that chance af peace, palese the frayforded him. He may fortify roads and passes, but and the blockade of iu we do not thick a guerilla war is his policy be say that wishes to try the issue of another fight and then make peace he will claim the victory in that ever may be the issue, but as soon can jom Taylor with latterson an mand and the segregin

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Com. Connor arrived off Anton, Lizardo on the 12th in the Princeton and cheaged his broad pea napt to the Raritan. The frigate Potomac came in the same evening. The schooner Morris had weiled for Tobasco with provisions for the cutter McLean. The officers of the merchant vessel speak in the warmest terme of the promptness and vigilance of Com. Perry who protected them from bouls, by a guard rowing round her boats. an anticipated night attack by the Mexico guo-

prisoner while he was in a most daring

Midshipman Rogers, of the Somers, was taken manner making a reconnoissance in the neighborhood of the powder magazine at Vera Cruz, five days be fore the loss of vessel. We have also a few items of news from Monterey General Taylor had arrived from Balillo on the 23rd, escorted by a squadron of Col May'a hori

The General had recceeded in capturing 100 pack mules and their consisting of subsis. San

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familice had left.

Thates from Gen. Worth's Division at Saltillo, had been received to the 27th ult,, at which time all was quiet. Nothing farther from Gon. Wool's Division.

Inwons Yorke, a native of Pensylvania, was shot at New Orleans on the 21st.

Washington, Dec. 20,-10 o'clock, P.M. Fight more of the crew of the Somers, were picked up by the British frigate Endymion.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Principal EUROPEAN and AMERICAN IMPORTS af the Port of CANTON, for the Month ending the 20th March, 1847. WOOLLENS:

Bread Cloths

Loug Elis

Pieces.

12

ΠΟΤΕ

Camlets, English ·

Dutch

183

gene

fione

220 TH

none

32,122

400

8,908

Bambazetts Blankets Flannel Corton Goops!

Gray Shirtings and Sheetings White Shirtinga American Drilla

Chintzes Dyed Coltons Velvets Handkerchiefs Irish Linen Sandalwood Bicho de Mar Tortoise Shell

60

Done

there

47,520

MI

Piculs 2,620

747

230

Canton Raw-COTTON and COTTON YARN Resort fort the Month ending March 20th, 1847.

COTTON

Bombay Бенда

Madras

American Shanghai,

Imported Delivered Stock

Stock

perkokant

Bales none

151 19,608 38,86.

622

40%

9,107 1,5T1

none. od 201

1,008

6,768

5,839

1,130

2,542

none

591

$1,104 $6,021

016

51,258

Cotton Yarn..

90 888 3,189 131 NB.This Report has no reference to the Sales by in- porters during the Month; the Imports show the quantilen entered at the custom-house and actually landed; the D literies, the quantiles delivered from the Park-houses to Boats taking the Cofter, &c., to the interior ; and the Stock is what remains in the Pack-houses, sold and not sold.

MANILA.

From the New Weekly General Price Current, March 18.)

REMARKS ON THE MARKET. IMPORTS.

Cotton Goods Both white and grey Shirtings have an improving tendency, holders ask advanced tes, and the shopkeepers make in consequesca only the necessary purchases for the immediate di- manda of their customers. The sales effected bava been at full 90 cents (advance on the rates four weeks ago,

Coloured Goods are in fair demand, and suitable patterns sell readily.

EXPORTSBANK WIRY

the market,

Sugar --This artiole keeps a peculiar position in There is scarcely demand for Europe or America, and very little tonnage to takel. Stil the raw material is high, and the pcloes asked for corrent quality and the high rates of freights da noi allow to enter into purchases or contracts of any

current quality. consequence. 84441 is the lowest price asked for

The Sydney market offers a better prospect loco qualities.

for

consequence of the last advices from Amoy. Very Rise-It has risen in price and is in demand in little or none comes to the market except from Ilocos and Pangasinan, and it may be quoted at 11 ali per picul on board.

Segars. The following were sold at the auction of the 22d ultimo,

4a.

500 mils at 8-5-0. 1000

8.5-5.

+750 mile at $7-4-0, 1250

7•36

19

950

"

8-0-0,

216.

,

#

7-6-0

21

"J

B+B-6

2000

9216)

250

Sapanwood-In demand.

months have been sold during the week at 4s 40, EXCHANGE ON ENGLAND. About £17,000 at @

and some Bank Bills at 30 days at 48

CHINA Scarce at 1 per cent premiumid, Da

FREIGHTS.-We have been informed that two or three cargoes of last years sugars lay waiting ship to arrive has been taken at 25 15s per fon. for sonnage for Europe, Wo hear that an English

EXCHANGE

Ore Spain 3 months par. Few buyers.

London Treasury and Bank Bila so daya da 3jd. Last Sales, Dicto Private dlits 6 months de éd., Laut Balca, Chiri, 30 days at par and few sellers Singapore so'daya para mudaramate

CURRENT FREIGHTS,

Fur London

Coo

10.0 per ton of 20.0

stow

10a Extên. DATES

per San Benito..

London 17th November FIN Stagepono 1916 Janitary per 'Emmazzel.“ Baton 18th December ria Singapore. China 18th February per “Glenoraya.

United States 115 November, Otwling,

ished by Join CARE,

Hongkong

GH STREETS

VICTORIA, Hongkong, 1847,