Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-11-18

the right to exclude from ts territory any foreigner
il may have cause TO complain Of
LATER FROM MEXICO.
Arrival Of the Steamer Orixaba.
The steamship Orizaha, Captain Forbes, arrived
here this morning promptly, as due. She lcf Vera
Cruz on the 9Th inst, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
We have papers from the city Of Mexico to the
4th instant, and from Vera Cruz TO the 9Th inst,
brought by the 0rizaba.
The Siglo XIX Of the I'd inst, quotes state
ment made by the Diario Official, on the authority
private letters dated at Teloapan, October 20,
that the government troops had gained considera-
BILE advantage over body of revolutionists at
place called Puerto dc Cayuca, or Campo de Guer-
rero. The latter were led by Anacleto Favares,
and the government troops, commanded by Col.
Francisco Rosendo Moreno. The revolutionists
were completely routed, two hundred we're dead
on tho field, two pieces Of artillery and other aims
were captured, and the positions taken. The gov.
ernment troops then marched towards the town Of
Coyuca. A
The English and French inhabitants Of the city
of Mexico had grand Illumination on the night Of
the lst instant in honor Of the false report Of thc1
taking of Sebastopol!
The Mexican blockadng squadron at Acapulco
has met with sad disaster. On the 10th of Au-
gust, furious storm prevailed in the vicinity and
damaged the three unfortunate vessels 80 much that
one Of them, the schooner Santa Anna, foundered
with all hands, soldiers and crew, amounting to
about seventy, ON board. The only person who es-
capped was the cook. The occurrence took place
off Loreto. The fate of one of the other two, the
schooner Guerrero, is not known The third, the
corvette Santa Anna, sustained extensive injury.
The Siglo 10 announces that, in the whole de-
partment of Nueva Leon, fevcrs and the measles
were epidemic.
Santa Anna had recovered his health, and re-
turned to the city from Tacubaya on the 26th ult,
The Mexican Economist announces that General
Almonte, now Minister Plenipotentiary for Mexico
at Washington, win go to Vienna in the same ca
pacity, and has been replaced by Mr.. Francis Mar
rangoiz, Mexican Consul in New York. and lately
at this place.
The italian opera company had left the city Of
Mexico, and were performing at latest dates at
Vera Cruz. Fiorentini, Stefianone, Marin, Bene-
ventano, Bottesini, and Signorta Bandini, per-
former on the VIOLIN continued Its chief members.
They were about TO proceed to Havana, with the
exception, perhaps of Beneyentano, Of whom tho
Mexican Economist, fthe 2lst ut, has the follow
ing notice:
We have been informed that this celebrated
singer intends to retire from the stage. II Is said
that he belongs to q rich family in Italy, and that
he left his fathers house against the win Of his ~
rents having Joined an opera company when he
was only fifteen years Of age.
II is reported that his family has become recon
ciled to him, and that his mother has assigned 10
him large amount of money under the condition
Of his retiring from the stage. 1t Is not likely,
therefore, we shall have the pleasure of hearing
his powerful voice again In Mexico.
ImprRrIsEscE PusrsHEp--We find In the Cour-
ricr des Etats Unis an account Of curious incl
dent which occurred at a charity fair In Paris:
young lady, Mise A., celebrated for her
beauty and her wit, presided at one Of the tables.
Among the throng which passed around the fair
vender of elegant articles, was young gentleman
Of much assurance, who gazed upon the lady with
offensive freedom, aud affected TO admire the vari-
GUS articles exposed for sale, but bought nothing.
"Wbat will you please 10 buy, sir " asked Miss
A. with a smile Of peculiar meaning.
"0h," replied the exquisite, with languishing
look, "what ! most wish to purchase is unhappily
not for SALE -
Perhaps II is,r said the lady.
aNo, no, dare not declare my wishes"
"Neverthcless," said Miss A., let me know
what you wish to buy"
awell, then, since you insist upon Il, should
like ringlet Of your glossy black hair"
The lady manifested no embarrassment at the
bold request, but with pair Of scissors Immediate
" clipped one of her beautiful locks, and handed
ito the astonishcd YOUTH rcmarking that " the
price was FIVE hundred 6ancsin
Her bold admirer was thunderstruck st the de.
mand, but dared not demur as by this time grup
had collected and were listening to the conversa-
ton. He took the hair, and paid over the fvc
hundred francs, and with an air Of modification
and sadness left the hal
The PuScrUAL MAs.--Mr. Higgins was a very
punctual man In all his transactions through life.
lie amassed large property by untiring industry
and punctuaty; and at the age OF ninety years
was resting quietly upon his bed and calmly wait
ing TO be called away. He had deliberately made
almost every arrangement for his dcceasc and
burial
His pulse grew hinter, and the light OF his
seemed just Pickering in It's socket, when ono OF
his sons Observed
"Fafher, you viii probably live but day or two;
II Il not well for you 10 name your besrcrsT
"To be sure, my son." said the dying man, 81 ID
is well thought of and win do Il now
He gave list Of six, the usual number, and sunk
back exhausted upon his pillow.
A Qlcam Of thought passed over his withered
face like ray Of light and he rallied once more.
Nv son, read me that list. Is the name Of Mr.
Virgins thereyn
at is, my fsther.n
"Then strike IL Off said he emphatically, "lor
he was never punctual--was never anywhere in
season--and he might defain tie proeession a whoie
hour r--Bosfon Trumpet.
{, A HARD The New York Tribune, in re-
ply to charge Of the Washington Union, that
il (the Tribune's) I" chief business Is TO attack
the administration Of President Pierce says
awe should as soon think Of sssailing the piety