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Revolution in Mexico—Gomez Farias and General Urrea—The Federalists—The

President Imprisoned—Firing—Cannon—First News—Escape—Proclamation of

the Government—Cannonading—Count C—a—Houses Deserted—Countess del

V—e—Proclamation of the Federalists—Circular of the Federalists—

Scarcity of Provisions—Bursting of a Shell—Refugees—Dr. Plan—Young

Lady Shot—Gomez Farias—Rumours—Address of Gomez Farias—Balls and

Bullets—Visit from the—— Minister—Arrival of Monsieur de———

Expected Attack—Skirmish—Appearance of the Street—San Cosme—General—

The Count de B———More Rumours—Suspense—Cannonading—Government

Bulletin—Plan of the Rebels Defeated—Proclamation of the President—Of

General Valencia—Maternal Affection—Fresh Reports—Families leaving the

City—Letter from Santa Anna—Bustamante's Letter when imprisoned—

Propositions—Refusal—Taoubaya—Archbishop—Fresh Proposals—Refusal—

Second Letter from Santa Anna—Government Bulletin—Proclamations—An

awkward Mistake—The Archbishop visits the President—Conclusion of the

Revolution—Government Newspapers—Circulars