New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-25
MEXICO.

MATAMoRos, Jan. 20 VIA galveston, IeAas'--Hoan
Iuis de Potosi was occupied by Gen. AguiTTe OF Ire
venos command, on the 18th ult Mejia retreated 10
Oueretaro Escobedo started from Monterey on the
9TH instant with large expedition Tor the INTERIOR
onerataro il to be occupied by the Imperialsts as
soon "a the Liberals advance Great preparations are
beino made at San Luis de PotOsi for the reception
Of narez who is expected there to establish the seat
Of his Government. Juarez is at Durango since the
Goth nit. Gen. Arandia, commanding in this city,
imposed fine of $4,000 between several citizens,
and monthly prestamo of $4,000 upon the city, to
replenish the treasury of the Juarez Government
Convention of all the Generals in the Republican
army is called for the purpose Of pointing Cen
eral-in-Chief
FscoREDo AT THE HEAD OF LARGE ATNIY-PREP
IRATIoNs TO RECEIVE PRESIDENT JUAREZ AT
SAN LUIS DE PoTosT. -
BROWNSVILLE, Jan. M--QuertarO, to which place
Meiia retreated from San Luis dc PotOsi is to be
evacuated by him as soon as the Liberals advance
upon that city.
Escobedo left Monterey for the interior on the 18th
inst He is at the head of the largest Liberal army
ever got together.
Barriozabal succeeded in raising several thousand
dollars from the merchants of Matamoras, and sent
the money &C., TO Cortina on the 18th inst, with
orders TO proceed at once to Victor Cortina who is
recruiting AID arming the Rancheros is still in the
vicinity of Matamoras and says he viii be Governor
of TamauIipas; at all events, he will be likely to
pronounce for Ortega
Benito Juarez arrived at Durango on the Goth ult
fine of $4,000 was imposed on and between three
citizens and monthly presdao Of $4,000 upon the
city. to replenish his Treasury Preparations are
making at San Luis PotOsi for tho reception OF
Juarez, who, it is said will make his seat of Govern
ment in that city.
The negro patriot General at townsville killed a
citizen and policeman on the eve of the 10th inst.
Mexican politicians are certain that Ortega will
soon be President of the Republic Of Mexico II
Macmillan leaves.
LATER FRoMxERA CRUZ-ARRIvAL OF FRENCH TRANS
PoRTs-GEN. sEDGwICK CONDEMNED BY MAXI
MILAN - THE LIBERALS ADVANCING ON THE
CAPITAL.
NEW ORLEANS Jan. 24.-The steamship Victor ar
rived this morning, from Vera Cruz the 10Th inst
She brought the remains of ex-Goy Allen OF this
State.
The French transports have arrived at Vera Cruz
and expected to depart in few days with the French
troops. A regiment of Egyptians had left on the
French mail steamer some days before.
Macmillan had issued another proclamation, con-
demnng in strongest terms the conduct Of Gen. Sedg-
wick in taking possession of Matamoros. Both the
French and Mexican flags were over the forts and
Custom House ct Vera Cruz
The Liberals were encamped within u miles Of
Vera Cruz. No hostilites had taken place mp to the
departure of the Victor. A train with 100000 had
arrived at Vera Cruz for either the French Maxi
milian-it was not known whichl
Additional Mexican news states that Macmillan,
at Hacienda de Teja, had a consultation with his
Council Ministers, Bazaine and Castelnau, which re-
suited in nothing definite
The Liberals continued TO advance by every road
toward the Capital sweeping everything before them.
The prospects of holding the Capital were small
The French evacuation Of Mazatlan, Tepec Guada-
ajara and other western cities, followed by the
flight of the French and Mexican Imperialsts num-
berpg. some 500. The entire country was full Of
fngtiyes generally in the most destitute condition.
Desperate efforts were making by native I'm
peralists to maintain Macmillan on the throne after
the French leave the country.
The preparations for embarl,ing the French are
very active Every train from the interior is
crowded with troops, and there are now at Vera
Cruz 1000 awaiting transportation. Some are Bel
pians The French transport Rhone receiving
stores, and would Immediately receive her compile
ment Of troops for home The artillery had arrived
and the MentOe was TO receive and convey it to
France.
A french frgate and gunbOat left Vera Cruz on the
nth and il is supposed they went to Tampco They
had several hundred marines on board. The steam
ers Cassandra COncordia and Victor arrived from
New-Yors with subsistence for the French troops on
the voyage home.
letter from JalaPa reports that Colonel Carrillo,
late Of the Liberal army with 800 men, had declared
for the 1mperialists. -
Intelligence received on the 10th states that Col.
Lamadrid, an Imperialist, with a small force, WIS
surrounded near Cuenavaca, and nearly all, includ-
ing the Colonel were killed The body of the latter
was badly mutilated, and report says drawn by
horses A convention of notables had iRrited Maxi
milan to remain. The United States steamer Ia
homa, Lieut. Com Gibson had arrived at Vera Cruz.
Lieut.. Gibson and staff were to leave for the in
terror on special train the Goth inst The object
of Lieut. Gibson's mission is not known. 1ulancingo
is said to be in possession of the Liberals.
Miramon was organizing for desperate campaign at
Queretaro His admirers say he will attack at once
Guadaajara Marquee had planted himself at Toluca,
IS leagues west, and was holding Riya PalaciOs in
check. Cuernayaca had been beset by the FedeTals,
who were entFenched around it. The Imperial jour
nails are chuckling the return Of Minister Camp
bell which is construed into a change of policy at
Washington in favor of monarchcal government In
Mexico
A NATIONAL CHURCH MOVEMENT - THE ROMAN
CHURCH DENOUNCED.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. M.-The Matamoros Rdncheo
of the Goth says that new and great movement for
the reformation of the Roman Church was being
inaugurated throughout Mexico. The Rev. Rafael
Diaz Martinez has been elected Bishop of this new
Catholic Apostolic National Church VI Mexico.
The object of this movement is to break off
from the old Roman Church, for the reason, rs
charged that through Roman influences were sent
the French armies which have invaded Mexico
and deluged the land with Republican blood.
The Rev. Father Hernandez, who was captured by