The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-19
THE NEWS.

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The steamship Norwegian, from Liverpool on
the 7th ard Londonderry on the sth inst, arrived
at Portland last evening. By this arrival we have
urther particulars with regard to the expedition
to Mexico. England, France and Spain are to fur
nish, according to the Paris papers, equal naval
powers. The United States will be invited to join
| the three European Powers. 1t II not proposed to
occupy %ermanently any portion of Mexican terri
tory: trapHkesof forces saehpation is to land viii
be;in the nurirBerf5,of subjects Of sacf
Pd3er in Mexico. In this respect Spain cIsims
precedence. ''.
The European political news by this arrival is
not of particular Importance. The Emperor of
Austria had addressed an autograph letter t0.the
Chancellor Of Hungary on the disorders in that
country. Arrests continued to be made in Pc.
land.
In the Liverpool market cotton was buoyant at
unchanged prices. BreadstufIs were steady.
By the arrival Of the Uuited States mail steamer
Cosmopolitan we have received important ad-
vices from Havana and Mexico The news of
the embarkation Of the rebel agents on the
mail steamer Trent, previously received, is fully
confirmed. The colonial Cuban government was
exertng its full power in aid Of the expe.
| ish troops, to the number of {, 900 men, and
number Of transports, were ready to leave, and
| only awaited additional war vessels from Spain
| and the French contingent. The Mexicans were in
| high state of excitement at the news Threats
had been made that on the firing Of the first gun
| ny ~" Cpaniarls the No-;.-.s Will 1all upon ana
murder every Spaniard in the country The
Spanish commander, it is said, also threatens in
case any spaniards are injured, to lay Vera Cruz
in ashes. The country was most thoroughly disor.
gained, and Marquee had again been defeated.
Another batch of interesting and important news
from the South is given elsewhere in our columns
to-day. The rebel military leaders are beginning
to quarrel among themselves, and very spicy
correspondence has passed between General W.
II. I. Walker and the rebel Secretary of War. in
which the appointment of Mansfield Lowell to
major generalship is taken umbrage at by the
former. 1t also appears that General Magruder ia
fitting out an expedition in Virginia, probably with
view to an invasion Of Maryland.
We this day publish the rebel account as we'll as
the Union Generals report of the battle of Bel.
mont. Our readers can Judge of the correctness
of the former by the official document. Asregards
the brilliant charge Of General Pillow of thewronc.
oi-tbe-ditch fame, and the gallant capture of
the colors OF the Seventh Iowa regiment we leave
our readers to take what view they please Of the
statements merely calling to their minds that they
are rebel accounts, and the well known veracity ~
OF their former reports is too fresh upon our
readers minds for comment to be needful
| 1t will be seen by the rebel account published in
the Memphis Appeal of the 18th inst which we
| publish to-day, that the rebel force at the battle
OF Belmont was as follows:--ln camp before the
battle four regiments, squadron of cavalry
and one battery OF six guns; brought over during
| the battle, three regiments and one company of
| cavalry; brought over after the capture of the
| camp and thrown in our rear, five regiments.
brought over while the Union troops were return.
ing to the boats, one regiment and one battalion
total, thirteen regiments, one battery of six guns.
five companies of cavalry ard one battalion. The
Union troops had but five regiments-2,s50 men
| and six pieces of artillery and two companies of
cavalry.
The following is recapitulation Of the losses on
both sides at the battle Of Belmont Missouri made
up from the official Statements
Union. Rebel
hhieu ................. "a 26l
| wounded. ............... 2SS A17
| MISSING and prisoners. go 27S
|
| We publish to-day'a most interesting history Of
the vessels comprising the navy of the Southern
! States in rebellion against the government A
short time ago we gave detailed account of the
rebel army, and this, in connection with the other
| viii form truthful and reliable statement of The
strength Of the rebels both on land and sea- There
are fifty privateers not counting those that have
been destroyed or captured by the government
vessels in the service, and in addition, they have
under their control quite q number Of powerful
steamers formerly used in the merchant service
The officers commanding those vessels have with
few exceptions, been attached to the United States
Navy and list of names at the end of the article
will point out the chief ones that have arrayed
themselves against the flag Of their country.
In obedience to q proclamation of Governor
Pierpoint of Virginia, election will be held TO-
morrow, in the city and county Of Alexandria, for
charter and county officers, including Sheriff,
Mayor and members Of the City Council. The Coun
Gil are kicking against it, and most of the members
| having been elected last spring, under the city
charter for one year, have declared their de.
termination TO hold on until the end of their term.
The Provost Marshal will probably be called upon
to settle the difficulty.
The Board of Aldermen last evening laid over
resolution which was offered to appropriate $25 900
additional for the Central Park. An ordinance
approprating an additional sum Of $500 900 for the
support VI the families q s0laeya ~ this city Wss