New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-27

ta,ious OF the 81st Regiment of the nne "hlon
was stationed at Tampico, and dd not ueen'
n safe IN leave behind a small garrison, as the
town WA, surrounded By thousands ct Mexican
.oldiars In view Of the approaching evacu'
alton t,a Spopish Yce-Consll at Tamplco
addressed q note to Gen. de Ia TARA, inqulr'
49,, u,h0,bo, tho foreigners, and in particular,
tho Vrencb residents Of the town, who had not
oreuly sided with the invaders, would be pro-
.sctsj and whether the Mexicans who had
,onoined in the town wOuld also be safe.
The Mexican General promptly assured the
Consul that comp,e'e protection should be
given 10 all foreigners, who had not taken
parl in the war, but hc reserved decision in
the case of the Mexicans. On Jan. -, Gen.
Psyou notifies tie Minister Of War that he
has occupied the town. and sent word to the
apniaander-is-cbef OF the troops of the State
of TamSulipas to effect junction OF their
forces if it should appear desirable for the
protection of the place. On the same day, il
she afternoon, Gen. de la CARA entered Tue
town with the troops. On the l4th the MeAi'
can forces at Tampico amounted 10 ''oVV'
and it was expected that they wouid 500"
Increase to 4.0C0. 4 communication from 'ne
Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Minister oil
War advises the latter TO request Gen. CARA
to ppnish oil the native traitors with the full
riaor of the law. 1t was reported, however,
that every citizen of Tampico who lad COM
promised himself had lely Tampco in company
with the French.
The evacuation Of Jalapa was still more
surprising than that of Tampico. There, as
81 in Tampico, the French anticipating more
permanent occupation had appointed mum
cipAl government. IL was reoccupied by the
Moxicans on the 18th. COscomatepec aud
Huatusco, where also municipal governments
had been established BY the French, have also
been occupied. On December %, the French
let Tehuscan in order to return TO San
Augustln del Pamar.
The French prisoners in the City Of Mexico
had been sent back to the French camp. after
hayiug received - piassres each for delraying
their travelling expenses. They signed de-
claration attesting the Kind treatment they re.
ceived at the hands of the Mexican Govern
ment, who left them at liberty either TO re-
turn to the French camp or to settle anywhere
in fhe Republic.
On the 9Th Of January the French feet,
composed of the Palias, the flagship of COuu-
ter.Admira BOuct, the BayOnnaise, the Dia
mani aud the Galathee, with 1850 iniantr!
and 90 cannon. appeared before Acapulco, the
most important port Of Mexico. and demanded
from Gen, Alvarez public contradiction Of
an article respecting the corvette Bayonnase
10 the journal Ii CdGiaco of Callao, Peru;
and convention Of neutrality, by the terms
Of wbich act the French vessels should be per-
mltted to supply Themselves with water, coal
aud provisions. The correspondence between
the French Admiral and Gem Alvarez is pub
lisied, but contains nothing that Is new aud OF
special importance. Before the bombardment
Of Acapulco commenced, all the Mexican ia
habitants are said TO haye left it.
The Rerm du MoiS complains OF false charge.
brought against the French army in Mexico.
1t seens TO doubt the Mexican account Of the
thoOtipg oy the frehcn vi SeAcah ohcei
escortng under flag of truce the United
States Consul, but i. has to admit, that the
fact s well attested.
The patriotic junta Of tie City Of Mexico
has appointed Edgar Quinet on honorary mem
Der, and has passed vote OF thanks to him
for hi, pamphlet on the Mexican Question.
Gen. Garibaldi has been appointed honorary
President by the same society. Garibaldi has
written letter 10 President Juarez to con.
graduate him upon tie frnness he has dis
played in defense Of the nationality of bis
.eoVaIry.