The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-21
NEWS FROM MEXICO.
the FRENCH ADMIRAL AT SAeRFCl0S.
VIC British Minister said to have Demanded
his Passports.
Capture of AlvaradO by the
Church Party.
Military MOVEMENTS IN The INTERIOR,
&c, DC, DC

The steamship Tennessee Capt Forbes arrived at New
Orleans the evening OF the tb Dst from Vera Cruz,
without notice Of her being the river having been pre-
vioasy given consequence Of the Belize telegraph line
being oown.
she brings dates from the capital 70 the 9th and Vera
Grux 70 the eth and the following passeneers-Mrs
Ilsmmeken and son, Mrs. Mea, Mr.. Keaing, Mr. Cr.en
den, sr. Paso, aud ten in the steeraze
When the Tennessee left ycra Cruz there were no TO-
reign merchant vessels in port.
Business a. Vera Cruz dull and all was quiet.
The French and Spanish fleets were stin anchored at
aacriGcios.
The Tennessee experienced heavy nor,hers during the
whsle passage to New Orleans.
OUR CITY OF MEXICO CORRESPONDENCE.
Cry or MEXICO, Dec 6, 1855
Pyepes cf EaOedn Iteroea.ionTae Vsstt Of the French
AdnIat Penaud-Position Of The Forces in the West
WAot Miyaaon offers 10 DoPla,ss Of ne Constitutional
&ts-Bo,ds Of Pinto Roboers-Erpeiition agains, Ve
stas-Aore Spaniards Mrdere1-Enssh Relations NTH
kerico-Condueia for the Coust under French PTotec
koH-SLae Of the Foreign Erchanges-Proposed More
ssen for Roles-Iardon Of Cocicted Coaspiraors dc.
Gossip is now about equally divided between inter-
nAl wars and the from without, although il aay
sAng foreign relations absorb the greater amount of dis
ecesion both in public and private. The government
ess cautious in their advocacy OF European nterven
ton fearing 10 excite the too much against the
0sehufnes, who almost universally hated by the
people Of Mexico The advocacy therefore, in the
shape Of extoug Nicaragua for proposing to make
treaty with England by which the latter is proec. that
republic against the North Americans general and tho
ALbusters in particular. The Of NJ Felix Belly
wased although this is carefully done without any alu
sion the game OF de Gabrac in Mexico which real-
y thousand times greater Importance. The Monroe
doctrine held up ridcule and with the breath s
said that tbe French feet here 70 keep the North
Americans from interfering in The affairs OF Mexico" 1t
has been announced here on what is called good author
NJ, ,, tina. France has loaned Spain fifty millions OF dol
attempt the reconquest Of Mexico and the govern
meDt organs speak OF the Spanish invasion attempted,
certain OF In the meantime the government
papers kick up great smoke about the designs OF the
iederasts call in the protection Of the detested North
mercans order to hide their designs Of getting
protection and aid from Europe 70 turn this country
monarchy append il to Old SPAIN
The exact object Of Admiral Penauds visit to Mexco'
with fleet dsproportonatey large for the necessities
commerce. is not yet publicly known here. All the
world knows that the French Minister NJ de Gabrac Is
manager in chief in the national palace Of Mexico
that he drew up the representation made TO France and
Spain by the present begging for their inter-
venton that he the chief supporter Of the present gov
ernment that he openly declares in the streets Of this
capital that his government supports his vews and that
he in high spirits account Of the arrival Of the
French and Spanish fleets at Cruz The reader may
be able to draw satisfactory conclusion from these facts
10 me IL seems clear that Admiral Pcnauds visit is Cor
some other purpose than to collect bill for little
2loO 900 due asans the Custom House OF Vera Cruz Tho
In the French that be comes 10
for the future may have some import
What kind OF guarantees can be given by Mexico at this
moment, when her territory in the possession Of two
parties that appear 10 have no power TO reconcile their
own troubles let alone those the nation has with other
countries? Again, which party Admiral Penand TO deal
With II he treats with Juarcz at Vera Cruz he must re-
cognisc him the executive and he will not recognise
uArez the executive, he Will be forced to wat until
the port Of Vera Cruz changes hands or until tue govern
boy else can establish another The preences France
look very shaloS, view them az We may.
Tho spanish invasion OF Itself has no Importance, and
crinion differs whether Spain dare commence host
against Mexico. The leading spanards here say that
the thing is certain. II SPAN does commence hos.
tiities u will be difficult then to hx the completely Of
Fsapee Tho coming month dcvcope the mysteries
chat invest the movements Of France and the threats
Internally public attention is anxiousy turned upon
Cuadaiajara BY letters received here from General
Namon, the positions Of the forces 10 that quarter are
pretty well kLown Diego lado has some 5000 men on
The Guaiaaara side Of the Puen,e Caieron, the city
and the bridge; Banco has something like 300 men
this side u the bridge, and Arosa about 900 men,
also on this side. All tod the fcdcrass have in that
quarter between 5000 and 1000 men. Mramon and
Sarauez have by this time united their forces aud have
altogether something 5000 men. II viii be seen,
therefore, that the government forces numerically the
weaker hy some 900 Mramon has promised to attack
the sth Instant suppose the bridge rst and the city
next " be the bridge. lie daring fellow and
makes count q his men, and think IL highly probable
he will carry the bridge, although Il s equally probable
that his loss b. very heavy, the bridge will be
defended by American officer, who gained considerable
celebrity IN the a. isge and taking Of Guadaaiara.
In the of Mramon 10 the government he says
that On tho 18Th inst. we shall either have news 81 his
desth Of s complete triumph over his enemy a. Qua
sentmsntsny when u s known that he has lately been
married that his young wife now IN the camp with
him, spcncing the honeymoon. The sth, the day on
which be promises TO attack, hs wics SAINTS day, and
he has promised 10 make notorious In the history Of his
country Ne will, therefore, 20 10 battle that day with
the enthusiasm of martyr, and viii try " nfuse the
spirit into bis soldiers Tho day on which he de
featsd Ndaurri, AZ Ahualulco was his own saints day
tst Mshaci) and he has 10 make the Day OF Con
cepon notorious that IN the army OF Mexico. II be
wins taking the superiority of his enemy into considera
ton be viii be justly entitled 70 the prize he is now aim.
ing a'the Presidency. However, do not believe that
G be loses The battle he will be stupid enough to blow his
brans out
The plans of the feseralis,s 80 FAR az can learn are
t'ood and they carry them out there rs strong pro
ability tha, Mramon will he completely used mp, and the
government forces In the interior entirely dispersed he
plsdo 4 10 Occupy the city with the larger part Of his
forces. Colonel Cheesman Ian Amcrican) with about
100 men, 70 hold the bridge as long as possbe, and
afterwards TO his safe retreat TO the city
ant blow up the bridge after the main body
of Mlramon forces, with the artillery, have passed
mmco and Asuoga are then 70 catch those
onhis o the bridge, and after destroying them
urn the rear Of Mramon and bold I'm 70 the comoatwlth
lOes must b. before no can attack the city,
and negolado should be able 10 nnish both them and
thch general In n short time. But no safe coniec-
tnrcsan made regarding the result Of this promised
trial arms From past experience, incline 10 the be
lief tat Mranon stands good chance of being partially
vctorus. The next mail should carry you the full par
ncnlaf
The sovcments Of other parties attract little Of our at
enton but nevertheless they have really great impor
apcc IN Illustrating the feeble kicks of this dying empire
The bane Of pintos gradually moving TO the higher
lands Tasco party n them fell IN with some TO
reign mnrs, who, fncyng their uncean skins and
the hbefaway they have of cutting the throats OF white
people an appropriating their property, gave them
drubbing which they likely 10 heed fCr some time
Except inh little mshap, the pntos have carried every
thing peior them IN the Cucrnavaca district They con
time sack, pagng and numbering they pass along
For the past week valvs, some of the best Of the
pntos, has ha possession Of Mranores place this
city, and m tie valley Of Mexico The government few
days scntout force operate against them but
roiurnei without being attacked
several other small bands possession OF points on
The hills surrounding this valley. and sl other bandsnre
rowing about shouting Justify for hbcry stripang viii
iagcs and sacknf hacicudas The coverpynert nae no