The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-07-17
IMPORTANT FROM MEXlCO.

Bv the Roy Mail Compaay's Steamship CIrde
at Havana, from Vera C'uz and Tampicn dates
from the former have been r.c-iv.d to tb, oI
instant.
A 'nspiracy had been discovered in the c;tv of
Mexico, y hich had for its "hj-ct the assassnarinn
IN the middle of the night Of the persons of the
SeAtesI mote IN the city Among those arrested
and Imprisoned were the Ex Colonel E,peu.zp.
the commander Of Miramon's Grpnadier Gnard
and another officer named C~frrinn Rndriou.z.
The hordes commanded BY Galvtz and Vicario
had Joined those nf Ma qn,Z, who was Tins at tho
hean of fIrce of 100 men.
Under da of Vera Cruz, July 2, We have the
following
The force destin-d by Marquee to attack the
capital consisted of 1000 cavalry These forces
formed the first aad second divisions of the army
OF the RaacIiOnisis
The enemy received from Mexico exact notices of
the strength of the Government and of the orders
1t issued and it was assured Zuoa.a would speeIi-
ly enter Mexico without resistance.
From this cause, Marquee in his movement from
Mollno Preto, where was stationed part of forces
at once advanced to San CrSme with the two dvi-
sions above referred to- He did not enc ,unter any
opposition on the way and possessed himself of the
hospital OF San Cosme, taking prisoners the small
lorce lett there as guard. Inspiritrd by this
triumph he at once advanced to Buena Vista But
there the artillery of the Government charged
win grapeshot, and compelled retreat Of the
whole force.
Marquee had returned to Moinn Prieto, where,
having united his forces he took the road 10 Plane
pantieo, by which he arrived at CuantetIar Bu-
iron was established on the Toluca road robbing
Alvarez and Schiafas continuea prisoners.
lhe Congress had declared the city of Mexico to
be in a state OF siege
Doblado had gone from Guansjuato with CORPS
OF 4,0OO men In aid of the capital.
General Huerta had also gone with the same OH
ject.
The Minister of War, with junta of Generals
was actively engaged in devisng means for the
total destruction of tho banditti.
a Council OF War mad been held for the trial of
all thnSe who had aided the enemy
The LIcentiate Garteaga had been appointed bv
the Congress President of the Supreme Court of
Ju5tice--he receiving l3 votes Licentiate Pedro
oagz n, votes, and Licentiate Manuel Doblado, ,
votes.
The Ministry yet formed Seniors o. grai
oe, ana iaerdo de lei ada not having accepted the
ClliCes offered them.
ARLINGTON HOUSE.-Arngton House is the head
quarters Of General Mcdowell, that is his ollce
is in the old family drawing room, aud the Govern
ment telegraph is in the old family dining room
Just opposite and with a wide wal between The
Military Ihiet of the Department occupies his own
tent lHther than the family mansion, aud with
positive instructions tn protect all private property
The noble oaks of Arlington are historical and
many times has Washington sat undcr their shade
lhelr age, SIZE and variety present one Of th, hpst
collections ln the country, and the view Of Wash
rgt"n, the public bui djl gS and the Potomac from
the Heights is magnificent 1t was the. d-liyht nf
Crst"s to reve here, and Thousands of his friends
and ct the friends OF WI hit g'on here shared the
hospitality OF his adup-ed son. The present man
sion is but ftyt0ur years Old is with .ut many Of
the luxuries common to the time h. it was built
out nature has been lavish in her gifts OF oSitnn
foliage and general beauty. The old HON, cad
was nearer the Potomac, and some Of the cid ser
wants ot fifty years g' NJ BIZ ai,,-some il deed
who cultivated the fields more than forty wears
since, and one who rememb rs Mass, W Washiug-
ton" ana Mount Vernon long pepr to the death of
the Father OF his Country in l79S.