The New York herald., 1862-01-18

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The British Convention composed Of specuia'ions
purely Mexican and having just title to the protection
Of the British government. And the most extra
ordinary feature Of the is that whilst Crest
Britain, through fraudulent statements has been per-
suaded to throw the shield Of her protection these
spurious Mexican debts English subjects who have suf
ered grievous wrongs and whose claims legitimate,
have been unable TO get them considered by their
government from the want Of powerful friends to aid
them at home When state that of the S. 900 900
claimed under the British Convention, there are only
four English creditors figuring for of $685. 62S S.
and two foreigners entitled to English protection claim
ing 81 044 All 20, it will be that than two
thirds Of these claims fictitious the face of hem
SO far as nationality concerned They purely Mex
can and Spanish in their origin and been trumped
up in manner which reflects discredit alike proceed
ing Mexican administrations and the nation which Is
now seeking to enforce hem against the only
and honest government that Mexico has had within the
last quarter Of . century.
We awaiting here great anxiety the further
developement Of the intentions of the allies the form
which their demands will take. II thoy dictated by
moderation and humanity, far England and France
are concerned there il probability that, with the aid
Of the Cnited Sates matters will be arranged again
10 place Moxco in the path of consolidation progress
Our Havana Correspondence.
HAVANA, Jan. l, 1862.
Arrival the Merican President Airamon at Maanras-
Mason and Sdcl-Ysu Feyer Among Spanish 7roopsin
Aerieo-Unerpecsed Flight of the City Gorernmetof Vera
Crus-General Gassers Proclamation in Regard to Gus
tom House and Postal Aaaers-The French Fieet-Geme
raj P'Im at the 0pera-Anoter Schooner from Mobile,
de-, &c., dc.
The unlkeihood Of there being opportunity Of writ
ing by any steamer for several days suggests the prop
tV q NV ling favv ,v tha hriu Mor Har
which sails for New York to-day tomorrow.
The new year has been ushered in by news from all
quarters Spanish steamer arrived last night at Ma.
tanzas from New York, with General Miramon and three
aids on board, and the mail steamer from Cadiz arrived
to-day about noon but the latter brings later Europe
an dates than the 10th ut The from the United
States NEw YORK HERALD, oath Dccember) in regard
the Sidel and Mason affair." appears to have relieved the
minds Of merchants here, who had begun to think
war with England nevable for later than yesterday
informed that the Cabinet at Washington had
solved not to surrender the Southern Commissioners.
Further details of the landing of the Spanish forces at
Vera Cruz have been received since my last letter.
but the only facts Of interest gather are, that
the yellow fever had broken among tho troops, and
from that and accidents, the number of who
had died up to December 20 amounted to twenty four
The Ayuntaento city government Of Vera Cruz had
decamped notwithstanding the not very deca
ration in tho papers here that that respectable and
worthy body Of functonaries bad suppcatsd the
Spanards to take immediate possession Of their city.
Finally have the proclamation Of President Jua
Tho tone OF this document very calm that 1t might
be said to be tmid The President says does not
clare war unless the invaders should go too far. He
promises settle the claims against republic and
says the has been always willing to do butt
he says eff those good intentions despised and any
shOud be mada Ia huunh
her territory interfere In her internal government Or
perhaps extngush her nationality" then he calls upon
all Mexcans to bury their hostites to another and
unite against the common enemy. Under the circum-
stances, invaded by three European Powers at once do
not know that Juarez could have done better There
certainly buster in his proclamation and
II put aside the appearance Of tmidy In 1t, which il
very sxcusable it is Straightforward and sensible.
Vera Cruz General Gassst has felt him
self compelled to organize another and has issued the
following
PROCLAMATION.
Desiring to remedy as much, and as soon possible
the injury which may to in consequence
functionares who had charge Of Them the entry Of
the Spanish forces, have resolved the following
Art l. The Custom House Of Vera Cruz ID rsorganized
professionally, the basis Of an administrator, audi
tor Of accounts and astorekeeper selected from the ad
nnstravc corps Of tho army and navy two inspectors
Art q The loading discharging Of vessels in port is
immediately authorized, as well as Of those which may
hereafter enter.
Art 8. Tho entry Of goods will be made by proving
their conformity to the invoices and manifests.
Art A. Goods discharged excepting those which will
be mentioned In art. g. will enter and remain, of necess
ty until new arrangements In the custom house stores
without paying any store charge for thus remaining
Art. g. Goods which are pcrishable, eatables Tusc
hardware, machinery, nfanmable materials drugs and
medicines small parcels and also those which from hor
weight and size would impose additional expenses the
merchant II he should store them, may be discharged
the wharf and carried away by their respective
signecs.
ceding article the Interested parties will present. when
the dschagng Of the vessel begins request to the ad
ministrator, accompanied by security from two
chants in the city soemnly undertake TO bc respon
sibe for the payment OF tho duties determined In the
tariffs and order in force In the Custom House on the
14th instant and In the which shall be presently
prescribed. A committee composed Of the Consus OF
England the United States France and Spain will certify
In the said request In regard to tho worthness Of ths
Art. T. For expectation the same formaties will be
observed and the guarantees required for tho pay
ment OF duties, as determined In art. 8.
Art. s. As circumstances permit, there will be
more adequate and complete organization Of tho Custom
House, and new arrangements will be made for the de-
In view Of the total abandonment OF the Post Office by
the employees who were there on the arrival OF tho
Spanish forces, have determined that the onicor
charge Of the Courier Department OF this division will
also take charge, in tho interim, Of tho postal duties in
tho city, restricting the duty for the present to the do
spatchlng OF correspondence between Vera Cruz and
foreign countries, and In conformity with the tariff In
operation the 14th inst. Prepayment VIII be by
Letters for the interior will remain unscnt until they
can be forwarded with safety MANUEL GAssET,
Field Marshal Commander. In Chief Spanish forces.
VERA CRrz, Dec %, 1861.
For tho same reasons those alleged above General
Gasset has appointed Court Of Trade Tribunal de Conner
co 10 take cognizance of all mercantile squabbles which
may arise.
The spanards still insist that they found upwards Of
hundred pieces Of heavy In the forts all Of which
latter they likewise insist were in excellent order and
capable Of afording prolonged resistance. Will the
Mexicans give up their capital In the same manner2
Terenos.
The French feet is s here and our streets are alive
with (rea) Zouaves aud Chasseurs dAfriquc Two more
steamers (thc Montczuma and anoihcr) have from
Martinique making the fleet here six In number
Tho English feet has not yet made It's appearance and
whether tho French will wait for them not do not
know. Arevew Of tho 1000 French troops has been
spoken Of but am afraid II Is too good 10 be
The lion of the day General Prm, went 10 the Opera
last Monday night where between the second third
acts, ho regaled with long winded poem in praise
Of Spain generally and himself In particular and then
patriotic hymn, sung by tho entire operatc company,
chorus and ALL the orchestra and largo military band
accompanying; music by Muzio. II was badly sung;
perhaps because the singers had had time 10 study
their parts; but the music was very good better to my
mi nd Ia Caribald rntaplap which