Chapter XII

GENERAL VIEW OF MEXICO, PAST AND PRESENT.--SKETCH OF THE CAREER OF SANTA ANNA. 179

Ancient Mexico--its extent--its capital, 180 Its imperial government--its sovereigns, 181 Its ancient glory.--The last of a series of monarchies, 182 Extent and antiquity of its ruins, 183 Present condition of Mexico, 184 Population--government--transfer of power, 185 The Revolution--Iturbide, 186 Internal commotions--Factions, 187 Santa Anna, his origin and success 188 Victoria.--Santa Anna in retirement, 189 Pedraza,--Santa Anna in arms again, 189 Guerrero--Barradas defeated by Santa Anna, 190 Bustamente President.--Pedraza again, 190 Santa Anna President.--Taken prisoner at San Jacinto, 191 Returns to Mexico, and goes into retirement, 191 In favor again.--Dictator--President, 192 Paredes--Herrera--Santa Anna banished, 193 Literature in Mexico--Veytia--Clavigero, 194 Antonio Gama,--The inflated character of the Press, 195 Preparing to depart--annoyances, 196 Detained by illness,--Kindness of the American Consul, 197 Departure--at home, 198