New-York tribune., 1867-03-22
MEXICO.

SMALL FIGHT-THE GREAT BATTLE STILL IMPENe-
NG-DIAz TO BEsHGE THE CAPITAL
GALVESTON, Texas March 2i.--Advces have bees
received from Rio Grande, up to the 10th inst. They
contain II days later news from the seat of war. A
battle had been fought at Catahuapua Happears I'd
have taken place between small portions OF the hostile
forces not more than 25OO men having been engaged
on either side. Maximilian took part in per.
son. The reports of the result differ but the
appearances are that Maximlian was victorious.
Porfirio Diaz was about to besiege the capital q
general battle impending. Juarez would shortly
order the French residents to leave the country on
take out naturalization papers. The Liberals IN
various parts of the country were keeping Up Ssy
with the Emperor, were shot from the roadside 10
was said that the prospects Of Maxiuulians success
greater than before, as Santa anna pfopooeu W
join him.
OFFICIAL DOCUNIENTS-EMBARKATI0N OF THE fRENCh
THE SITUATION.
ST rEtuGRrH TO
WASHINGTON Thursday, March II, 1857.
The President, in replying to an inquiry of the
House, incoses the following letter to that body:
CONSULATE OF THE UNITED STATES
VERA CRUZ, Feb. 2s 1867.
the honor to inform you that the following
French transports have arrived here since nay dispatch
The Tartsre and charane the Duranns, villa de Lyon
have sailed the following 24th The transport Tam
sS with 1850 troops ,S se On H., shs 26 the Ardesh eel w
on the 9TH the Farm with llso troops and Vera Cruz
with troops. On the 25th troops been
embarked, making in all q total of l6s00 troops
to date Marshal Bazane IL at the village of SOedad,
80 miles from this city the line of rarcad Tho
embarkaon progressing rapidly, and the expectations
of the French officers is that they will all have embarked
city Is to be given 10 Francisco Berea the former
Collector under the JuareZ Government and also under
the intervention previous to the Convention Of July
1865 Macmillan Ia reported TO have arrived at Quere
taro the 18th, with nearly all the available
force Of his party, say some 5000 men, commanded
by Gems. Marquez, Mirsm0n. vldaurie,1 and Mendex.
The Liberals have force OF 1900 around said
place under Escobedo Treyna Corona and others Hero
in Vera Cruz the Imperial authorities enlisDg anY
man they induce TO do The Contra Guerrfllas
formerly under Col Du Pin in number 300 have nearly
all enlisted. They are to be commanded by Mariana
Camacho OF Jalapa Everything quiet here in this
city There have not been any officers quarered tho
American residents since the l4th inst.
have the honor to be, with great respect Obedt
ent servant, +. III. SAULNIER, Acting U. 3. Consul.
The Hon. wM III. SEWARD, Secretary OF State.
According TO the last official information received
from Mexico, it appears that tho Republicans have
four armies well equipped and armed each Of
which could offer battle to Maximilian at Quere-
taro. OF these four armies, only one, the Army
of the North under Escobedo, in front of Quere-
taro. The Western Army under Corona, and tho
Central Army, under Regules were coming to Join
Escobedo. Should they make junction, the success
of the Republicans is almost certain. Should Maxi
milan force battle and defeat Escobedo Gems. Co
roma and Regules will offer him battle. Should they
be defeated Gen. Diaz of the Eastern Army will be
left intact, and able 20 take care of Macmillan.