New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-01-07
Interesting from Mexico.
From the New Orleans Picayuns. Dec. 49,


1t appears that the reports of the defeat
of Csrvajs, published in The Brownsville Flag, and
received here day or two ago, were perfectly cor
rect. The official report OF Gen Jauregui is pub
lished, and shows that Cafvajals forces were com.
pletey routed. He writes from CenalvO, under
date Of Dec l. lie relates that after raising the
seiee of Matamoras, he received Information that
CaTvajal TOuecillas, and was ordered to fall
back to Cataresta to prevent being surprised
Then expecting 10 effect junction with AvalOs,
Jauregui again advanced as far as Mer which place
he entered on the 2lst of October, without opposi
ton. Not meeting Avalos, he retired a second tlme
to CenavO. He Was followed up closely by Car
vaja both parties marching through the chaparral.
On the 27th the attack on Cerravo was commenced.
Jaureeu complains much OF the temper OF the peo-
pie the National Guard was dissolved and ne re-
ceyed no assistance from the inhabitants. The at.
tack was very brisk, but Jauregul says did not
force him from bis position TIL at last he found ~
necessary to concentrate all his forces on one polnt
In order 10 prolong the combat. On the morning Oh
the lst Instant the beseiges ceased the attack ana
took TO fight.
A detachment OF eighty cavalry was sent out TO
pursue them They took the road from Gualesua TO
Guerrero. CaryaJaps loss was Colonel, four ON
Gers and more than forty priyates killed. the greater
plumber Americans, and more than seventy wouhoed'
Jauregui confesses TO one officer slightly wounded,
two LOn-cOmmiSslOned officers and fosrteen prlVdtes
wounded and SIX priyates killed.
Several British residents have sent conmunlca-
ton TO the Government, complaining OF the inequai-
liy III the payment Oh the duties caused oy the tar
enforced al Matamoros. by General AvaIos.
Joaquin de MuDOz Munoz has been elected hrst
Alcalce of Vera Cruz.
The Legislature Of Tamaulipas has passed vote
Of thanks TO the " heroic defenders of Matamoro.
The banners OF the National Guard which partlci-
pa,ed IN the defense are to be inscribed WIN the
words" Vslientes dsfensores de IA ntsgr'dad del
ft7Ttoro NeTicano - valiant defenders oil the infeg-
nty OF the MEXICAN territory.
mob in capulco, on the 9th UT, assaulted ana
stoned the American Hotel, causing some damage
The American adventures who hzd stauoneu
themselves at Bussani, In Sonora, fed when tney
heard that military force was marching against
them.
The forces Of sonora have lately been gaming
some advantages over the Indians.
On the 18th ult. hundred men, with TWO pieces
of artlllery left Tampico for Matamoros.
The Senate has passed resolution 10 adjourn on
the 10th Of this month.
The UnirerSai o. the It'll inst says that, on the DAY
before, the Chamber Of Deputies had received from
the Senate its dissent 10 the law authorizing the
raising Of the prohibitions 49,,
An arrange nent has been made with the Engilsh
creditors bv which for five years they are TO receive
three per cent annual interest and ave oil amoIiza
ton, and atterward four per cent interest ana SIX
amortization. The Spanish debt has been arranged
ID the same way -, /. ar,
The amount Of 81, SIS has been subscribed In Ma
zatlan for the benefit of the defenders of Cuba.
The cholera has completely suosided al MaZAtian
rneIhss beer fought in Chihuahua between The
wen known ID. Angel Trias and an American VINO
had spoken slightly of the Mexicans. Tnas was
wounded and the American killed