The Daily Crescent

Our latest news from the capital is up to the 29th ult., and from Vera Cruz to the 5th inst. The revolution of Jarauta and Paredes still progresses. Yet if we can believe the Government journals, the insurrection will be quickly suppressed. They assert that the insurgents number at most but 800 men, and that they are in a very perilous condition—surrounded on all sides by the Government forces, and meeting with no sympathy from the people. We doubt, however, whether this is the real state of the case. Yet, if it is true, what a commentary does it not present upon Mexican patriotism, that a rabble of only 800 men were able to seize and retain the important city of Guanajuato, one of the largest of the Republic, and having a population of 80,000.

The progress of this revolution bears some resemblance to that by which the Spanish domination was overthrown. Then, as now, the first important advantage gained by the revolutionists was the capture of this same city of Guanajuato, with its mint containing a very large amount of money. In the same manner Paredes has seized $600,000, with which he will be able to satisfy his present followers and work upon the cupidity of his opponents. In the approaching contest, as in all the other revolutions of Mexico, gold will be found much more efficacious than swords. No doubt the Mexicans would have conquered our troops, had they been capable of being acted upon in the same manner.

A letter from Guanajuato, dated 23d June, which we find in the Siglo of the 29th ult., contains the following.

"Public affairs now present an appearance very unfavorable to the conspirators, Paredes and Jarauta. They are now completely isolated, and can count upon no assistance. Their forces, which do not number more than 800 men, for the most part undisciplined, will assuredly be defeated if they are attacked by the troops now in Silao, five leagues distant from this place, under the command of Srs. Bustamante, Yanez and Minon, numbering, as I am informed, more than 2000 men, with ten pieces of artillery. The Government moreover relies upon the forces under Gen. Cortazar, and is assured of aid from Bajio, which can raise 2000 men, so that these forces united can in a moment crush the disturbers of public tranquillity. I am not certain whether Paredes will decide to sally forth, or await to be attacked within the walls. If he should have the imprudence to remain where he is, he will be immediately overcome. This, however, would happen in any event, as his cause is desperate, and he can rely upon no moral force to achieve his object; though by violence he can furnish himself with all the money he wishes."

The Eco del Comercio of the 28th says:

Latest.—At 8 o'clock this morning an express arrived from Silao, bringing intelligence that on the 25th Gen. Bustamente left that place, and only waited to unite his forces with those of Generals Lombardini and Cortazar, to commence operations against Jarauta and Paredes. The rebels had only about 800 undisciplined men. Paredes and Jarauta had disagreed, and this produced great disorder and confusion. The intrusive(?) Gov. Doblado had endeavored to seduce some of the inhabitants of the State; but had not been able to succeed, as Gen. Cortazar had taken measures to avert this evil.

The following extract from a letter written by a person belonging to the division of Gen. Bustamente, will give a good idea of the state of public affairs:

"The revolutionists every day lose ground in Guanajuato, where the hatred of all classes towards them is very apparent. The notorious Jarauta, son of Pachon, and the various deserters who head the rebels, would disgrace and occasion the defeat of the cause of God himself. The troops are desirous of marching immediately to perform their duty. Doblado was villanous enough to call to his assistance the Indians of the Sierra, who are in favor of a war of castes; but his propositions were repelled, and we are saved from the gravest evil which the revolutionists could bring upon the nation. Paredes—every day more spiteful—has quarrelled with Jarauta, and it is probable the affair will end seriously. Every day officers join us, and commissioners have been sent by the people of Guanajuato, asking Gen. Bustamente to enter the city, and promising him assistance."

The same paper (El Eco) of the 29th, says:

"Gen. Cortazar reports from Celaya, that on the 26th he marched to join Gen. Bustamente, with 730 infantry and 312 cavalry. Gen. Lombardini arrived at Celaya on the 25th, and continued his march one day in the rear of Gen. Cortazar. Paredes has collected a great many mules in Guanajuato; it is not known for what purpose."

[We suppose it is to carry off the specie he captured in the mint.]

By an order of the Supreme Government, dated on the 26th, two officers of the army, Benites and Rico, were cashiered for having endeavored to excite disaffection in Gen. Lombardini's division.

The Monitor of the 27th, says that the insurgents were taking measures to defend themselves in Guanajuato, having fortified the Alhondiga, and other points. They compelled the people to assist them in this work. Those to whom they gave arms deserted. Paredes and Jarauta commanded equally, and from this the greatest disorders ensued. Paredes had seized the revenues of the post-office and detained the diligence. It was said that the city would be attacked on the 27th or 28th.

Another account states that Paredes was momentarily expected to attack the forces of the Government. The Siglo of the 26th, says that there were many Spanish residents in Guadalupe, supposed to be secretly acting in concert with Jarauta. Revolutionary clubs had been formed in that city.

A large amount of arms and munitions of war had been discovered in a house in the city of Mexico, which gave rise to much alarm; but it appears they were only purchased on speculation. On the 24th the conducta arrived at the capital with $900,000. The Government has sold the bonds in the hands of Messrs. Manning and Mackintosh for the sum of $600,000.

The State of Tamaulipas demands $2,000,000 as indemnity for the loss of its territory on the left bank of the Rio Grande, ceded to the United States by the treaty of Guadalupe.

The State of Mexico has arraigned before the Supreme Court of Justice, the constitutionality of the law granting extraordinary powers to the Executive.

We learn from the Arco Iris that Gen. Worth's Division was expected in Vera Cruz on the 6th. A house had been prepared for the General in the street of San Juan de Dios.