The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-02-27
From the N. 0 Picduune, Feb 81
EUPTuEp RDnN NEWTON

VERA Cruz, Feb l0.-The latest intelligence we
have from the interior is that the Liberal chief,
Gen. Valle was besieging Guadalajara, and it has
probably fallen into the hands of the Liberals ere
this
Gen. Pedro V~lez, who was in command of the
1000 troops to whom | alluded, in my letter of the
4th inst, as having left Mexico for this place. was
| attacked and defeated BY Gen. Caravaial between
Tlascala and the Hacienda of Buena Vista il
which Veez lost in killed sixty men, and two can
non. and the balance of his forces dispersed and
wounded.
1t is reported that Mr.. Mathews, the English
Charge d'Affaires is to retire from Mexico Mr.
L-nox Wright having been appointed Minister to
saperSede him.
about the confines of Mexico to attack the city on
the leaving of Miram0n.
Gen. Degolado is to leave this Immediately for
the State OF Puebla to direct and assist in the at.
tack of Mi amou's expedition as it comes down.
1t is said that MirSmon is bringing his lady with
him TO Jalapa, so that in case he cannot succeed
| against Vera Cruz, that he will have her at hand to
embark at SACRIFICES. This is not improbable
and desperate effort. To take this place by fair
means is simply ridiculous. he has in all only SO
pieces of artiery-l3 of 36, and of, 29-what can
| these d. against a fortified town, having $50 can
non, and mostly so Founders?
| Nobody believes that he can take this place, al
| though he may succeed against Alvarado.
The Government is about consummating loan
| to- day among the merchants of 500, 900.
Every thing is quiet on the lsthmus of Tehuante-
! pee.
LATEST FROM VERA CRUZ.
private letter, of the highest authority at Vera
Cruz, and written at the latest moment before the
| schooner Star sailed, saws:
''This time, it wonld appear, we are really going
to be attacked by Miramon; but what will be the
| result of it is not difficult to foresee
"Cnnsidering the small means al his disposal and
the character of the sodiery upon whom be relies,
the Reactionary President (Miramon) will suffer a
severe repuse before the walls of the heroic city.
"The latest advices from Mexico, dated the 9th,
say that he would set out for the campaign the
morning of the sth. We shall see.
| SIN the meantime, the city of Guadalaiara is
sorely threatened, as is also Zacatecas and Guiana
juato. Toluca has been occupied by the reactiona-
res but is probably now in the hands of Ber-
r"zabel, who has some $1,000 men under his CON-
| mand.
ain the meantime, the army of Morelia, number
ing 45o0 men, more or less, stands ready to march
on the city of Mexico. Finally, d. Juan Alvarez
has 1000 men ready to enter upon the cam
paign."
As to affairs at Vera Cruz, we learn by well-in
formed gentlemen, direct hither, that the city il
amply provided with powder and every other
means Of defence If the garrison proves true il
will make a most successful resistance In th,
meantime, the whole of the suburbs have been de
mnlished for the double purpose of clearing the
field, and preventing the enemy from finding
Judgment therein.
The railroad, however, still continued on the lOu
its regular trips to San Juan.
RADIO, which was expected to be first attacked
There were four gun boats at Vera Cruz whicl
could be brought into service, if necessary.
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA BY OVERLAND
MAIL.
MALLoY's STATION, Feb. 24-The overland mai
coach, with regular San F. ancisco dates to the 81
instant, and teegraphic dates to the 4th arrive,
, here this afternoon at four o'clock
The Board OF Supervisors of San Francisco hal
offered to ~onate to the State square of ground
and erect thereon State House worth $3.50 900
provided the seat of government be removed from
Sacramento to San Francisco
Senator Latham proposed leaving for Washing
5 ton per the steamer which was to leave San Fran
cisco on the 9th instant. Mr.. Zadock left on tn
Sd. per an overland stage, for St. Louis
5 Two OF the overland mails overdue, witt
st. Louis dates to January 9th and l2rh. This un
usual detention was attributed to the heavy rain
and high water.
e The bark Messenger, which had been unlawfull
I traversng the ocean with cargo of coffee fraudu
lenty Obtained at Rio de Janeiro, was last hear
: of at Tega Island, where a portion of her carg
l had oeen sold by the captain, when she aga
sailed.
1t is stated that Capt. Jarboe's company O
m bnnt s mde nnd9beEng 20 men had ke
oners, within few months, in Mend0cino count
and the northwest portion of the State. Not
Ranger was killed of the company Capt Jarbo
: has carried on this Indian hunting voluntarily
n without authority from the State or Federal gov
Il, | eminent.
Ex-Governor Weller has been chosen by the dill
ferent wings of the Democratic party as caudidat
!, to head the delegation to the Charleston Conver
I ton.
The principal portion of Fobestowp. in Battl
county, was destroyed by fire on the 28th TIL
loss amounted to $40 600.
:, The second session of the Pacific Railroad Cor
vention will be held 40 Sacramento, commencing o
the 9Th inst.
wire suspension bridge, $50 feet long. hs
e been commenced over the Mololuna river at Power
# ty bar.
G n Denver had commenced canvassing for III
successorship of Mr.. Gwin in the Senate.
The new ldra quicksilver mines, in fresno cnur
ty which have been opened since the new Almade
mines were closed by litigation, have yielded 4C
TASKS of quicksilver within six months. Othe
9 mines of the same kind will be opened soon s
that the recent deficiency in the quicksilver prt
= duct will not long continue.
= Tons of silver ore, from the new mines in SAINT
t Cruz county, are on the way to San Francisco 70
s assay.
n The Nevada Company, owning a silver mine
= Carson Valley, or the Washoe mine have sol
shares to seven different parties for $4,000 eact
s and still have three quarters of the mine unsnic
Il There is much speculation in all the Washoe mine
: while weather prevents operations.
Late reports from Tucson river, in British CT
0 lumbia say that rich and extensive diggings hav
e been discovered there. The gold was coarse, an
t to be found on the fats and IN gullies.
A., THE LATEST.
By telegraph to Wesno
SAN FRANcIsco Feb A o'clock P. NTH
, shirs Pantha from Boston, and Eagle, from Ne
:. York, arrived to-day.
It Business continues very quiet Money is not cas-,
J. The treasure shipment on Monday will be fair
Crushed sugar is quoted at 12@14 cts Domesti
= spirits dropping. There has been no other chang
u in the markets.
ia The overland mail with dates to the 9th, arrive
2 to-day, bringing st. Louis dates to the 18th. b
/: telegraph to Maoy's station.
, SAN Francisco MARKErs.-There has been no in
royement in the extent OF business The withdrawal
buyers has made holders more anxious TO realize Pre-
visions were mostly firm but sales could not be forced
the last figure Raw and refined Sugars both veal
IN er. Crushed sugar quoted at l2h cts Pig Iro
y was very slow of sale at $32
The receipt Of money during this fortnight has bee
d scarce whih has had tendency make buyers sti
more cautious Two thousand hives OF honey bee