Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22
BY TELEGRAPH.
Latch PROM MEXICO.

Miramon's War Steamers Marquee and Mlramon
have been captured by the Soop-ofwar Saratoga Oh
Anton Lizardo and brought here with their officers
and crews prisoners. ... .....
Miramon attacked Vera Cruz, but was repulsed by
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Aivarado is in possession of Miramons troops.
The City of Mexico is surrounded by the Liberals
The French and Spanish Commanders at Vera Cruz
were highly exasperated by the action Of the Americans
capturing Mramon's ships.
MEXICAN NEWs-CAPTURE OF MEXICAN
FURTHER DETAILS.
New ORLEANS, March Goth, 1860
Mramon laid siege to the City of Vera Cruz on the
5th-on the 9th two steamers appeared before the
City showing no colors The Saratoga, with detach-
ments from the Savannah and Prebe and the steamers
Indianoa and Wave was ordered to proceed to the
chorage of the steamers and ascertain their character
Upon nearing the anchorage off Anton Lizardo, one
of the Steamers moved off. shot was fred to bring
her to, and the lndianola sent to overhaul her.
The Indianoa's hail was answered by shot from the
Steamer Mramon's guns followed by volley of mus
kerry, wbeeupon, the Saratoga fired broadside, and
the action became general. The Saratoga was towed
into action by the Indianola and took Marin by
prise The engagement took place by moonlight. The
Steamers tried to escape.
Three Americans wounded, one MORALLY. Fiji
teen Mexicans reported killed. and thirty wounded.
When the action commenced, Marin hoisted the
Spanish flag Marin and bis officers prisoners on
board the Preble
Marin's Steamers passed all the foreign squadrons,
also the Castle of San Juan DUlloa without hosting a
flag although ordered to do by shot from the Castle
and other signals. The French, English and Spanish
vessels did not notice this fact.
The prisoners corroborate previous reports that the
Steamers cleared from Havana merchantmen, and
hoisted the Mexican flag only after leaving Havana
They afterwards mounted six guns each
CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON D. c.. March 10th, 1860
The Senate on yesterday discussed the Homestead
bill. The Florida claims were also up and debated.
Ia the House, the Committee on Ways and Means
reported bill for the increase Of from customs.
The bill referred to Committee of the Whole. The
Mexican treaty was debated.
WASHINGTON, D. o., March 2lst, 1860
Yesterday the Senate discussed Indian affairs and
Florida claims,
In executive session it was endeavored to revive the
Nicaraguan treaty.
The House debated and referred the Texas defence
bill to the Military Committee.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
The steamship Fulton from Southampton, has arrived
with Liverpool dates to the 7th inst.
Cotton-Sales for the previous three days A.
900 bales-market closing very dull at a decline of
IL Cd. to 1sd.-lower qualities declined most
Floor dull-prices easier but quotations unchanged.
Wheat quiet but prices steady.
Corn declined Sd ed.
Sugar quiet. Coffee dull Rice quiet.
Spirits Turpentine steady at 36s
Rosn steady at As 3d.
Consos closed at "a to 9434.
Nothing further up to the hour of going to press.
Journal.
Markets.
New York, March 2lst, 1860
At the close yesterday1
Cotton very dull Flour firm. Wheat dull and