The Sun.
London, England, 1839-02-09 00:00:00

FROM MEXICO,

The Diario de la Habana, of the Ist instant, received by the brig
Douglas, arrived yesterday, contains the French account of the affair
at Vera Cruz, differing in no important particulars from the state.
merits previously published. Santa Anna reocived several severe
wounds, which it was supposed would prove mortal. His life was
despaired of at the last accounts. The French troops, before they
were driven into their boats, succeeded in effecting the aim of the
expedition—the dismantling the fortification of Vera Cruz. Eighty.
two cannon, mounted on the different batteries and forts of Santiago"
and Conception, were spiked and rendered useless.
The loss of the French is stated at eight killed and filly-six
wounded. The Prince de Joinville commanded the vanguard of
the attacking columns, and distinguished himself for his intrepidity.
Of the prospective operations of the French fleet nothing further is
said than that the blockade of the Mexican ports was resumed.—
New Orleans Bulletin, Jan. 8.
l'art of the French fleet has removed from Vera Cruz in order to
renew the blockade of other Mexican port:. The corvette Creole,
commanded by the Prince de Joinville, has gone to Havannah on a
cruise, and there now remain but four vessels of war before Vera
Cruz. The army of Santa Anna, about 7,000 strong, is said to be
encamped at ten miles' distance from the town.
The schooner Cora, from Metamoras, brings news that the town
is besieged by the Federalists, about 900 strong, and is defended by
a similar force under General Filosila. No action had as yet oc.
curred there. The assailants, we are told, arc but poorly equipped,
being unprovided with artillery, and principally composed of dragoons
and musketeers.—New Orleans Bee.
MONEY MARKET—CITY NEWS.
New YORK, JAN. 18.—The Money Market is becoming easier,
and the Banks begin io let out more freely. Southern exchanges
arc much more favourable. Bills on New Orleans are drawn at
j per cent. The amount of Southern Funds here is greatly reduced.
Bi'ls on London to-day were plenty at 109 to 109,!!. The packet
sails to-morrow. Freights have declined, and flour would be taken
at 3s. 6d. ; no purchases of flour, however, for the foreign market
within a few days. All the American wheat, comprising about
7,000 bushels only, has been taken for the British market. Last
year the course of trade was the other way.

YARMOUTH ELECTION.—Mr. Baring has, we
understand, given up the idea of contesting Mr. Wil-
shere's scat, or of calling on him to resign. Mr. Wilshere,
therefore, will continue to represent Yarmouth, and those
who anticipated a new election, will Le disappointed.

Penang Gazettes to Sept. 16, have been received.
COMMERCIAL REMARKS—IMFORTS FROM EUROPE--COT.
TON NIANUFACTURES.—Imports from Singapore and sales
as usual, at bare cash price. The demand for White Cot-
tons continues steady. The only- sales reported this week
arc 210 pieces Madapollams, and about 150 pieces German
Turkey red cloth, at Si dollars per piece.
MUSKETS.—Imports from Singapore of new Birming-
ham, with black stocks and bayonets.
Exchanges : London Navy Treasury Bills, 30 days,
4s. 3d. per dollar ; private bills six months, 4s. 4d. ; Cal-
cutta Government Bills, 30 days, 2s. sd.
The only news we have this morning, and which has
surprised the public, is the resignation of Lord Glenelg,
and all are very anxious to ascertain the person who is to
be appointed his successor.
It appears, according to the French papers received this
morning; that the news from Mexico, received by the late
American papers from London, has caused a great sensa-
tion in the above capital. We apprehend that when they
receive Santa Anna's official account, the sensation will be
still greater.