The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-12-26
LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.
The Condition of Affairs In Mexico.

The Condition of Affairs In, Mexico.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Reliabe advices from
Mexico Just received here, say that the reverses o
the Constituencies were not disastrous the
newspaper accounts represented. After General
Degoado's defeat in the vicinity of Queraero he
purposely retreated beyond San Louis Potosi, con-
sidering it more important for future operations to
take position at Matehula. Previous to his disas-
ter as official accounts show, he had interview
with MiramOn, with a view to amicaby settle their
differences, and during which MiramOn admitted
that the ReactiOnsts could not in the end triumph;
and that while he in favor of liberal principles
he could not openly eSpouse them without render
inc himself obnoxious to the charge of being trai-
tor, by the party in whose service he was engaged
This admission, having reached the Church party,
had caused much Indignation against him, and
therefore the report which prevailed at Vera Cruz
at the time the steamer Tennessee left, that revn-
luton in the city of Mexico, in favor of General
Marquee was meditated, was regarded as Of signif-
cant importance.
The treaty recently made with the Juarez Gov
ernment will probably be received at the State De
partnent tomorrow. \ question has already been
raised that in order to its validity it must be rati-
fed by the Mexican Congress, as well by the
Senate of the United States. But this is answered
by the fact that in 1857 certain provisions of tae
Mexican Constitution were suspended and the EX-
ecutive clothed with full power to take such mea-
necessary to raise funds for the defence
of the country. As this treaty provides for the
payment of money to Mexico, it will be regarded
as a measure of that kind, and the Congress which
may hereafter be called by the Liberal party will,
it is confidently anticipated, approve ratifv the
act As heretofore stated when the news reached
the city of Mexico that the treaty had been signed
there such indignation expressed there as to
lead to the belief that American citizens residing
in such parts of Mexico as are in possession of the
ReactOnists, would either be expelled oppressed
in their persons; and hence the supplemental
treaty, which cOnfers our Government power to
interfere for their protection owing to the inability
of the Constitutional Government to perform that
services and as our relations with the latter are
friendly as to preclude on the part of the nited
States against the entire country.
BoSToN, Dec. 24.-Thc yacht Wanderer, Capt
FELTON,, arrived here to-day from Flores. Capt
FELTON, reports that the vessel sailed from Savan
nah in charge of Capt. Martin for the coast of Afr
ca for a cargo of slaves, and that she touched al
Flores and took on board two Portuguese women.
Capt. Martin subsequently went ashore for pro
visions, taking with him the chronOmeter and
charts In his absence Mr.. FELTON,, the mate, got
under weigh and steered for the coast of America
and bore up for Boston. FELTON, states that he was
carried off from Savannah against his will, and
that Martin assumed name, the Captains
real name being Lincoln p. Patter, of Bath, Me-
The yacht is in charge of the United States Mar
shal.
The Wanderer left Savannah under tn e follow.
ing circumstances:
On the Goth October Lincoln Patten. under the
assumed name OI DaNlu Martin, nut lllteen men on
board the vessel (Which then lying in the river
below Savannah) to assist in taking on board pro.
visions, water and stores.
A little later he came on board himself accompa-
MED by Edward Talbot, pilot, and Capt. J. Black,
shipping agent.
He called all hands to get under way and draw
ing revolver, swOre he would shoot any one who
refused to work, or who might interrupt his move
ments.
He also threatened the shipping agent and pilot
with death, if they attempted to leave the vessel.
Some of the crew, who knew his plans loaded
the two guns with grape, and armed themselves
to enforce his orders against those who had been
induced by false pretences to come on board.
About halfthe crew were carried off against
their wishes.
The Philadelphia Union Flag.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 24.-The following CORE
spondence has been received by the Philadelphia
Union Meeting Committee:
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 23, 1853.
To James s. Gibbons, Esq,
DEAR SIR: BY order of the General Assembly o.
Virginia, send copy of their resolutions to you
expressing cordial response to the patriotic citi
zens of Philadelphia on the presentation Of fac
inscribed with their loyal devotion to the Union
as framed and the Constitution as construed by the
fathers of the Republic.
With heartfelt cOngratuaton upon these ev
dences of amty, am sir, with sincere respect fol-
you personally,
Your obed't serv't,
(Signed) HENRY A. WIsE-
Whereas, large number Of the patriotic citizens o
Philadelphia, have presented to the Commonwealth o.
Virginia. flag inscribed with expression of their
loyal devotion to the Union framed and the Constu
ton construed by the Fathers of the Republic,
Be 1t resolved By the General assembly Of TirginiG
That gratefully accept this beautiful gift renewed
evidence the devoted patriotism of heroic band
Northern Conservatives who have long maintained
equal conflict with the assaants of rights and the
enemies of our peace And that wherever fortune
invite fate impel in the future Virginia will cherish
with ectonate gratitude the the memory those wh
OF nd nohl
defy the fury OF fanaticsm.
Resolred That the Governor of this Commonwealth b
requested to communicate copy of these resolutions Il
James Gibbens. ESQ.,, of Philadelphia.
Passed both Houses of the General Assembly
December twentysecond, fifty nine
(Signed) WIN. +. GORDON, Clerk.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, December 25.-A large number o
the mail contractors have informed and continue t.
inform the Post Office Department, that unless Con
gress shall make an appropriation early in January
for the payment of what is due to them, they can
nst continue the service, which has been maintain
ed by them altogether unsatisfactory and at grea
sacrifices Their credit is near exhausted. Should
they surrender their contracts, the extraordinary
expense of restoring the service will amount to no
less than a million of dollars. perhaps more The
expectations that Congress would promptly pass
bill for their relief have been dsastrously disap
! pointed.
The Department has the money to pay al sum
due. for the quarter ending with September
|
expenses of the current quarter will not be due til
! February. Over S4,0OO,000 are required ac
| count of arrearages for the year ending with Jun
! last Statements of indebtedness to contractor
| (on which they have raised money! to the amour
of 81 900 900 in the hands of persons in this city
! a letter from Mr.. Ward, our Minister to China
| says that the Russian Envoy was in Pekn at tn
time he was, but strict was the surveillance o
! the Chinese government that it would not ALLOW
! them to see each other. The exchange of severa
| private notes, however, was permitted.
Arrangements for the Calling of n Nntiona
Opposition Convention.
| WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Deegates, fully repre-
| senting the American, Whig and Union parties
met here last night, when, after some discussion o
a conversational character, the following resolution
adopted
Resolred, That the Chairman of this meeting b
| empoN cred and requested, in conjunction with tn
! Chairman of the National Central American Com
mittee and the Chairman of the Wing and Nationa
Committees, to call National Union Convention
for the nomination of candidates for the Presdenc
| and Vice Presidency of the United States, t
issue an address, if it shall seem expedien to then
| so to do, to the people of the United States sug
gestng the mode of electing delegates to said con
vention; and setting forth the reasons which max
| the present Union movement indispensable to th
| perpetuity of the government.
The meeting was harmonious and unanimous il
| its action.
| Another Oyster War Anticipat
| WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-lt is reported that late
| last night, orders were given to put armamen
! aboard and despatch the steamer Anacosta, here
together with ammunition, small arms and provi
siOns, and be ready to sail at daylight this morning
| for Annapolis. 1t is surmized that the departur,
of this steamer has reference to trouble betweel
Mary land authorities and the Philadelphia oyster
| men.
| Death Ofa Minister.
| WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Rev. W. Fayette David
son, of the Episcopal Church, formerly of Phila
delphia, died at Suffolk, Va, last night.