New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-20
HOSTILITIES
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.
CaplureOf Mexican War Steamers.
REPULSE OF MIRIAM ON.
The City of Mexico Surrounded by
the Liberals.
WAsHIEGroS, Monday, March 10, 1860.

WASHINGTON, Monday, March ~, 1901.
New Orleans papers of Thursday last give the de-
tails of the Mexican news brought by the Star Of the
West.
Mirsmon approached Vera Cruz on the Goth ult.,
with 1000 men, train of artillery, and
munton stores, and encamped four miles from the
city,
Tie headquarters were at Medeln. Miramon sew
ersl times surveyed the city from the sandhils. His
principal Generals are Robes and Neerete. All the
inhabitants fed at his approach. The city was in The
best state of defense. The garrison composed of
three to four thousand men, well supplied in every
respect.
Gen. Iglesjas is in command with Ampudia "a Chief
of tie Artillery. Gel. Lane, an Epglishman, COM
msnds the new sand fort recently erected near the
city, mounting Elk Si-pounders. IL was thought that
this fort will be able to resist the approach of Mramcn
if Tie men q re faithful on the 18th ult.
Gel Vivaddo, who commanded one of the principal
forts on the southern side was detected in conspiracy
to blow up the fort on Miramons approach and the
latter was to enter the city that side. Thirty con-
spirators were banisbed from the city, and Vyaddo
condemned to four years imprisonment.
Marin's Havana expedition raised the Mexican flag
when out OF Havana hsrbor. 1t was last heard of at
S:eal. As far was known the plan was to land on
the coast at or near the mouth of Medeln River aud
thence communicated with MiramOn. Marin had on
board large quantity of ammunition storesand twelve
o. pounders 1t was beevedthat several other vessels
had FAILED from Havana the same mission. WELL
laden schooner was known to have sailed on the 10Th
meantime.
Juartz is on the look out for this expedition He has
q battery planted at the mouth Of Medeln river. Six
or seven schooner -rig6ed gDn-bosts, mounting o.
pounders were stationed along the coast TO intercept it.
The Ind.snolo was to tow gunboas 10 action. Col.
couria was aboard the Indianelo.
The Savannah, Saratoga, and PEBBLE were anchored
under the inside walls of San Juan de Uloa ready to
act in any emergency. Englih, French, and Spanish
vessels were at SACRIFICES.
The French commander and others visited Mira
mons camp. The result Of the interview was I'M
known. Capt Turner, Of the Saratoga, had gone to
Mramons camp in behalf of the American citizens.
The Liberals and American citizens urging
Cant. Jarvis to capture Marn's expedition, which he
had not decided to do when the Tevot sailed.
Lieut.. Carter, who had arrived at New Orleans
with dispatches for Washington, says that Vera Cruz
was safe, bat he thinks Mramon viii occupy Alvs-
RADIO.
The Havana Diario says tina. Miramon has from
6,COO to 5000 men, well supported with artillery.
NEw-ORLEANs, Monday, March 10, 1860.
The steamer General Miramon is bsog, prize to
the United States in charge of Lieut. Minor, from Vera
Cruz 18th inst.
The city was besieged by MirAmon
On the 9Th he notified the representatives of foreign
governments of his Intention to cannonade the city.
He made an attack in force the night of the 9TH,
but wss soon repulssd by the Liberals, who conf
dent of succeasfUl resistance.
The L. s. ship Preble was to sail for New-Orleans
on the 14ih.
No particulars of the capture of the steamer General
Mirsmon have yet been received.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The Mexican war steamer Msrquez has arrived be-
low, a United States price, in charge of Lieut. Chap
man of the Saratoga.
The SaIatoeas men also captured the steamer Mira
mon, which arrived at noon.
Both steamers were captured off Anton Lizardo on
the morning of the 9th inst, after brief action and
with only slight loss.
The steamer Marquee has on board portion OF the
prisoners taken and the United States ship Prebe
to bring the remainder
Alvarado is reported to be in possession Of Mramon.
The Exequatur of the American Consul at vera
Cruz has been revoked.
The City of Mexico is surrounded by the Liberals
THIRD DISPATCH.
Great excitement existed in Vera Cruz IN conss-
ouenoe of the action Of the American squadron
The French and Spanish residents were very bitter
in their denunciations Of the affair.
Lieut. Chapman is bearer OF dispatches 10 WASH