The Arkansas advocate., 1836-01-15
From the New oEIaans Bee.
One of General ATexia's company

rived here yesterday by the Haleyou from sassp!!ce. He sst!as.tes !.Aa. .he ship n which Mexla and his forces debarked hence, was wrecked iii the river near ranpico; but that being saved. they succeeded iii otbtlitl- ing possession of the fort as agreed upon. let when al night he made an attempt on the town itself, he was repulsed with the loss of several killed and p taken prisoners when he and the remainder fled for re- ] f0ge to Brazoria.
 K Since writing the above wo acquired more minute details of tie landing and at tempt of Mexa. Ii appears that the schoo- Der Mary Ann, in which he had left New Orleans had been lowed into the river bv Il ] steamboat, and purposely stranded. Still this did not prevent the men from landing !; but as soon as Mehia had become master of the fort, he resolved to become master of the town, aitho his men were greatly ex- hausted. A m he led them towards Tampico, where they arrived perfect stran- gers and guideless about II and without knowing well were 10 attack, they were ex- posed 10 the fire of the inhabitants-who finding al armed band uninpited, gave them warmer reception than anticipated. Our fellow citizens stood lheir ground for a long time, till they found resistance in- eifeetaal; for their gunner--a Mexican had charged the cannon with ball first and powder after; and their general knew not how 10 act. Messrs GHod, Lambert and Mercier succeeded in capturing and spiIl- ing fieidplece-Mr. Blanchet was killed, and Mir. Dumonsant taken prisoner. The invaders having returned 10 the fort, remained there for days, when they embar- ked on board the Halcyon for Brazoria, whence they all-with the exception of a few that returned to this city--went to join the army ofthe Fexians besieging San An- tonic. where they shnll have greater success.
 We copy from the Norfolk Beacon the following information from the West Coast of America, furnished by Captain Yalette of the United States Ship Fairfield :-
 EqUator. The political affairs in the state of Equator had greatly improved. Sen. Don Vincent Rocatuerte WAS elected president. Gen. Flores had retired and ille best understanding was had with the president and peace and confidence seem ed perfectly restored.
 Perm.-Lima, Sept. '. Political distur- bances still continue. Santa Cruz was at hquecacho, 100 leagues from Limo, with 5000 troops, marching against salavery, who was still in possession of the capital with 5000 men. It was expected that Santa Cruz would reach Lima about the 20th Sept. and restore peace to that city. The popular voice was in his favour, and it was believed Salayery would fly upon his appearance without offering any resistance. Trade was in very depressed state-no American vessels in port.
 Chih.-Poltical affairs in Chili were in a dourishing and prosperous state. The government Is well conducted, in good cred- it, and popular with the people, aiset ii peared 10 be no desire or prospect of change.
 The trade of Chili is yearly improving, and has now become of great importance. Valparaiso, from its geographical situation, must be more benefited than any other port. About two thirds of the whole amount of merchandise imported to the coast is landed or transhipped 10 coasters from ihis port The transit trade, however, was and had been dull for several months past, ow- ng to the unsettled state of aaairs in Peru and Bolivia.
 Staruaiion-Ne see it stated in one of the papers that the supply of flour in the market Is only sufficient for 90 days con sumption. It becomes a serious question what we shall do after the four Is gone. We must have something to eat. Then the supply of coal is short too, so that he ! ihnt nsnanas frnr, far.a1na raau exnect ta he