The New York herald., 1862-01-23

Englhh bark Venus is here, with q load o
Goals for the former city government; but
there Is no one here at present 70 respond for that
government, the captain find to receive his
cargo OF pay him bis freight money He has been here
Two weeks, and a. yet has been unable do anything
ColoneiJ T. Pickett, Commissioner from the Confede
rate States Of America ebe has up his abode at
shis place. after having been imprisoned two weeks in
the city OF Mexico for engaging in street light, and
AFTER his liberation he was obliged to leave the place HIS
mission in this country will soon end. Mr. Moran is
also hsre endeavorng to make arrangements for the
publication Of the Aerican Extraordinary at this place.
He was to have issued the first number to-day, but 10
unable to get workmen The Spanards have established
paper here under tho title Of the Coca. will send
you o-days number In my next letter shall probably
be able to give you of the condition Of
things in the interior.
Ipresume IL would be useless TO attempt TO convince
the United States Of the necessity Of armed
vessel In these waters; but they Of the
amount Of business constant and uninterrupted carried
on between this place and certain Southern p0rts they
would certainly make an attempt to stop it. It most
certainly looks as if in taking Of interests at
home we were obliged to neglect them abroad There
now here two schooners that the blockade
named the Matamoras, arrived here the 4th of Decem
bsr from Indianoa, Texas having board hundred
and four bales Of cotton Not being able to dispose
her cargo at once tho captain called upon tho Command
ante Of tho DEPARTMENT. Marina and requested that the
schooner be allowed to receive the Mexican flag Our
Consul Immediately protested against the proceeding and
demanded the vessels papers, which delivered to
him and which he still holds. The papers proved be
license which expired July q 1861 and enrolment,
with the Of the Collector at Iavaca Texas,
out. The Consul informed the Commandante that the
papers were wholly void, and protested against the
test the Governor The replied that
jurisdiction in the matter, and The Commandante
piled that he should send statement Of the to the
general government at the city Of Mexico. Thus the
matter has stood until to-day, when the Governor sent in
his reply to the protest, which have and will
send you copy, and by IL you will see
that this government has concluded to allow the
rights and privileges TO vessels from the South that they
do those from the North. The captain Of me schooner
and Southern sympahzers here highly indignant at
the interference of the American Consul in the matter
and Colonel Pickett has made himself quite conspicuous
the last few days in their behalf but they all will proba
bly, bo much pleased when they learn the the
authorities
The other vessel arrived here few days ago. without
flag papers, and commenced dischargng her cargo this
morning. board the French ship Maria. The schooner
name is j. W. Mcneil The price paid for the cotton
thirteen cents per pound These
in these parts and ought 10 be taken
put a stop to them.
Before closing this letter wish 10 mention
that occurred Havana day of the sailing
English steamer for this place. which think deserves
space in your columns. II ia, and has been for long
time, the custom in making up mails in tho United
States for the republic Of Mexico to have what called
despatch bags 1hese consist OF two three small bags
containing mail matter and dispatches the depart
Waahin fnr thA otiono
city Of Mexico these bags separate from tho general
mail, although forwarded with them, and are marked
direct TO the legation in OF the Consul General
Havana Upon the arrival OF tho steamer here from
Havana courier il Immediately despatched to the city
Of Mexico, with the mail for the legation expense
Of five hundred doars each trip. This alono will show
you the importance Of having the mails forwarded
promptly TO this place. 70 say nothing OF tho geat desire
and anxiety felt city for from the States The
mails brought to Havana by the Karnsk and de-
lvered with the despatch bags the Consul General
usual who keeps them his possession until the GALL
ing Of the steamer when they sent TO the English
Consul to Be delivered TO tho mail agent for this place
The mails usual ON the 23d Of December the
general mail received, but the despatch Ldgs
back sith the reply that they 'oosd not recre them at all
board he vessel The late hour which this done
left the Consul General time he
obliged open the bags and select few Of what thought
to be the most important Of tho contents and forward
private hands. The bags still at Havana. This may
Of small importance to Of your readers but
Is of vital importance Minister and American
dents here have remark to make on the subject,
excepting that think the Of the British Consul was
rather " crowding the mournsrs."
We enjoying nne weather, the city perfectly
healthy. We have had several no theirs lately, but
damage has been done to the fleet.
l,u, ,I,o nf
General Miramon.is on his way to this country.
The Secretary Of the French legation Dc len his
way this city from Mexico attacked Rio Fro by
band Of robbers, stripped entirely naked, tied trcc
with ice Under his feet and kept there for hour, wen
after much persuasion pair Of pants given him.
and hc allowed to proceed Such the customs OF
this country.
January /, 1862
BY courier from tho city Of Mexico this morning, we
have the that with the exception Of Marquee and
Zuoaga, all the leaders Of the rcactionary church
party have submitted the Mexican government. and
offered the forces separate commands for the pro-
lection and support Of the present II this
be true, General Mramon will day after the
fair.
larrc English frgate s coming into port supposed to
be the forer nner Of the fleet for this place.
Copy Of the reply Of the Spanish Governor to tho pro-
test Of the American Consul
Taxing note the protest of the 23d Of this monh TO
the Captain of tho Port Of the City of Vera Croz in
order grant you permit prevent tho departure o
the schooner Matamoras, which schooner sailed from
the South Of the United Saes. After having consulted
with the Sr. Commandor In CHEF OF the naval forces OF
Her Catholic Majesty, and also the ST. Auditor of War
Of this Division, they with myself, have decided that
Once having acknowledged the nationality OF said
schooner, not only by the roll meaning rsgiser but by
the protest snl the vessel having fucd the
sary ceremonies according 10 the laws OF health by which
she was admitted into tins port by the previous aho
rites aud espached for her departure. there is
motive to prevent her departure without failing 10 the
neutrality declared by the Government nf Her Majesty
who has determined TO grant equal rights to tho ships
coming from the North South OF tic United states.
have therefore thought convenient to resolve In
conformity with the approval Of both, that not
empowered proceed to prevent the departure OF
said schooner Matamoras MANUEL GASSET.
VERA CRUZ, December 81, 1861.
Newspaper Accounts.
From the Cronica, Jan. 1G.1
The Spanish war steamer Veasco, which sailed from
Vera Cruz tho 10th brought interesting intelligence
from that city.
All the troops Of the Spanish army according these