The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-04

The steamship Tennessee, which arrived Of New
Orleans on the 25th ultimo, brought us some very
interesting letters from Mexico containing impor-
tant news Our advices are dated in the city OF
Mexico on che Goth and at Vera Cruz on the 22d OF
December, and the details are published this morn
ing A telegraphic despatch from Salamanca re-
ceiyed by the Minister of War on the 18th ultmo
announced the capture of Guadaiajara and the rout
of General Degollado by the Zuloaga troops, thus
confirming the reports to that effect already pub
ished. The United States ship Saratoga was at Sacri
fcios, in company with FIVE French aud three Span.
ish war vessels, but nothing definite was known as
to the objects Of the last named squadrons. num-
Der of engagements Of an undecided character, had
taken place between the troops of the government
and those of the revolutionsts as well as between
the regular troops and the Pinto Indians.
The Pintos had retired, partly in CON
sequence of the GOODNESS of the weather; but
the more direct cause was the hot fire of the
soldiers of General Echeagaray. The existing go
vernment had appealed strongly to France and
Spain for an Intervention against the approach of
the North Americans. A number of silver bars,
alleged to have been taken from the sacked cathe-
drai of Morela, had been found in the house lately
occupied by Mr.. Forsyth, United States Minister
and this increased popular feeling against Amer
cans General Carvajal attacked the city of Pue.
bla on the 18th ult., but failed signaly and the IL
berals went off. General Corona with other friends
of Santa Anna having been arrested in Mexico
city on the 18th nit, good deal Of angry feeling
was manifested, and an outbreak seemed for some
time probable. Nothing of importance had been
heard from the other chief States of the republic.
The legislative department of the city govern
ment was organized yesterday. Alderman McSpedon
was chosen President Of the Board of Aldermen,
8fr. Valentine was reelected clerk, and Patrick
Gallagher Sergeant-at-Arms. Henry Morford
reader, was re-appointed. The Mayor sent in his
Message, reviewing the affairs Of the city, We give
it entire in to-days paper. The Board Of Council
men organized by electing Charles g. Cornell as
President, and Charles TfMcClenahan as clerk.
Franklin j. Ottarson the nominee Of the opposi.
ton for the presidency protested against Alexander
Frear taking his seat, and Joseph McAdam claimed
to be elected instead Of Mr.. Frear.
II will be seen by the documents published in
another column, that one Of the first acts Of Gov.
Morgan was to order the withdrawal Of the troops
from Staten Island. Accordingly yesterday the
military evacuated Camp Washington, and returned
to their homes
We were visited by another snow storm last
evening, which promised much in the way Of
sleighing, and sent Joy TO the heart of Young
America and the livery stable men. Winter has
come in earnest and with its presence we may
expect very different weather from that expe.
rienced during the past two weeks. While pre-
pairing ourselves for the ncIemency Of the season
we should not fail to think of the suffering poor
around US, and of the many hearthstones which are
cold and comfortless.
An interesting meeting Of parties opposed to the
present game laws of this county WAS held at the
American Express Company's office yesterday.
Our report contains the speech of Mr.. N r. French
which gives all the points.
The January term of the Court Of General SEES
sons was commenced yesterday, Judge Russell pre-
siding Mr.. Waterbury, the new District Attorney,
was present and conducted the prosecution of the
prisoners who were tried The Grand Jury panel
was called and quorum not answering to their
names, they were discharged till Tuesday. Jas.
Mann pleaded guilty TO burglary in the third degree,