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snl iin troops at present stationed in Ouba and Porto Rico, with 4 portion of the army in San Domingo, will be sent to Mexico if necessary. Calculating thus, the Madrid Gazette publishes the following particulars concerning (he aom ‘Tho fourteen officers, twenty sergeants, twenty corporals, three hunared and thirty-four privates, and five drun- more, From Woolwich. Lieutenant Colonel ........8.N. Lowder (Chatham divi- sion), Commander. optain ...,.., sesse—— Seymour, (Lately ¢o- manding the marines op board the war ship St. Jean @’Acre in Mediterrancan.) First Lieutenant ... —— Westby, Second Lieutenant . —— Bourchier. OFPICIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE MEN. Great anxiety was manifested by the authorities in re- gard to the pelection of this force, as wotl as with respect to the comfort of the men on board the war ships, and their efficiency imaction. The intercst which attached to the expedition may be judged from the fact that, even ab the last moment, the London Army and Navy Gazette addressed to the government the following words:— Although it is not yet officially known what arrange- ments are in contemplation for the transport of the bat- talion of marines, fer service in Mexico, ae, Oe NL sae Lemisalty wit decide suds plemen ficers, and by this means as f as masked posse Rp teri Tt in, indeed, wage go et ‘that, ‘ender tho peculiar circumstances of the ‘occasion, cap- wary seamen ceri) per na their batteries by-cabina; for it must nat officers thus embarkea have. & to @aim a a saree comfort, as re me Y and in thie manor ae eae gua Faster eten voodtaie jor tacos Juat before leaving England the marines of the expedi- the corps at Woolwich, from the Deputy Adjutant Gene- vai, announcing that the Lords of the Admiralty bave ‘Deen pleased to approve of the gratuitous issue of a blue serge tunic biennially, to be wore only on board ship or @m foreign service, and an additional pair of half boots an- ‘ually to non-commissioned officers and men of the Royal Marines. The tunics aro not to be delivered except when detachment is under orders for embarkation. Seven hundred of these tunics have been issued to the battalion for Mexico, HE BRITISH FLEET IN NORTH AMERICA AND THE ‘WEST INDIES May be fairly estimated as an English force in con- mection with the expedition to Mexico, Admiral Sir Alexander Milne—who will have command of the vessela im the Gulf—hag his fagship off Halifax, and we are just informed by the Bermuda Royal Gasette—an official colo- nial organ—that he has made preparations to despatch six or seven vessels from the above named squadron as a reinforcement to the detachment just named. The strength of the NORTH AMERICAN FLEBT OF ENGLAND ‘May be enumerated thus:— Name of Vessel, | Officer Commanding. [+a ear § | meee sep $0 53028 1. P.'B. Vou Donop... HS. Hillver, ©. B. Seer lenger, Dintem= BESEesS3 g [ew w SSSEE62E & Be 5 3 S BES | EERE: a sitoegussssgs g | Ow 2 2 e8ueE i gf s3axe: peseuuaeeeas F 3 3 | Gi THE FRENCH FLEET AND ARMY. REAR ADMIRAL JULIEN DE LA GRAVIERE, IMPERIAL WAVY, IN COMMAND—CHEFS DE BATAILLON D’AR- BAND AND CAMPION COMMANDING TROOPS. Estimated Estimated Vessels. Fitting at. Guns. 4 40 420 Aule (transport) 5 2 30 L’Berthellot (corvette) - 10 ‘190 Guerriere ..........++BPBts.s.sesee 35 340 Bleam corvette (not . Rochefort. 16 230 ‘Cherbourg 10 185 * - 60 700 (trans- 630 8). AV. 6 ebee — 25 Lt Vessels, 9; guns, 266; men, 3,575. ‘The latest French papers state that this war contingent will be accompanied by five gunboats and five armed transports, and that the flect will take out A LAND FORCE Mostering six thougand five hundred men. The troops ‘will be selected from the army serving in Franco and the French West Indies, and will comprise— Sixteen companies of marines. Five bundred French Zouaves. Eight troops of cavalry. ‘A demi-brigade of infantry. A dattery of artillery armed with rifled cannon. Permission was given to the Zouaves to volunteer for the service, and in two days three thousand names were fent into the War Office, five hundred men only being wanted. The cavalry wilinot take their horses from France, but will be mounted either at Havana or in Mexico. Admiral de la Graviere left Paris for Toulon on the 11th ‘of November, and a portion of the French fleet put to sea on the 13th instant, the same day that the British ships Jeft Plymouth Sound, Admiral La Graviere will hoist his flag on the Massena. THE FRENCH FLEET IN NORTH AMERICA, RAR ADMIRAL REYNAUD, OF THE IMPERIAL NAVY, COMMANDER. Wo give, as in the case of the English force, a report of the strength of this fleet, as there is no doubt bat Admi- ral Reynaud will support Admiral La Graviere in the Gulf, if necessary. Vessels. Guns, Estima’-d Crew. Screw frigate Foudro (flagship)... 40 560 Paddle steam frigate Descartes... 40 560 Screw sloop Norval... . 16 225 Bcrew corvette Lavoisier +10 120 Steamer Catinat, . 6 90 Total—Vessel, 6; guns, 137; men, 1,915. Total French fleet for catt....... “9 Gea” MT ‘Total French fleet in North Ame- yi sa . 6 137 1,916 10 40 400 eee 6,500 Grose total of French contin- Gente. -25 = 488-—Ss«12,490 THE SPANISH FLEET AND ARMY. ‘VICE ADMIRAL RUBALCABA, OF HER MOST CATHOLIC MAJESTY’S NAVY, IN COMMAND—GENERAL PRIM TO COMMAND THE TROOPS ON BOARD AND ON BHORE—DIPLOMATIC COMMISSIONER, SENOR GUELLY Y RENTE, OR M. LOPE% DE CEBALLOS. ‘The Spanish naval force which is about to assemble at Flavana for tho expedition to Mexico is composed of twelve steamers, viai— Princess de Asturias Concepcion Hernan Cortes Tealtad. Biasco de Garay. Bianca. Pizarro... Berenguela. Velasco..... Petronilia, Isabella la Catoli Total....ee ceveee +++ 800 ‘There will be besides two number of transports. Total vessels... 6.0.4. Wh MOM. .seeseeeeeerseee! 2,650 THE SPANISH MILITARY FORCE Has been estimated variously. A late London paper, speaking of tho land contingent of Queen Isabella, says:— The Spanish government is actively preparing for sea the naval force that is to ect on the coast of Mexico in con- fa. with the English and French squadrons. The panish force will consist of four screw frigates, the two newly built ships-of-war, the Leattad and the Couicepcion, of two large steamers and six other vessels of lighter draught. The squadron will be commanded by Vice Ad- miral Rubalcaba, as senior officer in the Antilles. Tho number of troops to be disembarked in Mexico is about 8,000, of whom 3,000 will be rent from Cuba, The #0- vernment has left to Gen. Serrano the nomination of tive commander of the Cuban contingent. The expedition is ‘expected to sail from the Spanish ports towards the ond ‘of the present month, The Madrid papere, however, glowing with war ardor, aasort thgt six or eight thousand men will be forwarded yom Spain on the expeditionary fleet, and that all the Position of the expeditionary army for Mexico. army of Cuba is composed of — Strength of the permanent army... Qs ‘White militia, more than one-half cavalry. . vee & Volunteer corps, or a kind of militia, consisting of armed citizens, perfectly organized for militar: nervice and the interior defence of tho isi and which may be mobilized if necessary .. Total, fully organized... ... ceeeees ones 680,000 The force which occupies Puerto Rico ia composed of the following corpa:— et infantry. Cavalry ery White militia, infantr White militia, cavalry. In the island of San Domingo a considerable army is at present being organized. In lees than one month, if Circumstances should render it necessary, there could be sent from the Peninsula (Old Spain) to Cubs a conpe darmee of 20,000 men , perfectly equipped and organized, in war vessels and steamers chartered by the government. ‘The force im Cuba and Puerto Rico alone would make up fifty thousand men; but we must Dear in mind that it ie ranch inore easy for Bpein foeay that she can remove |” it for operations elsewhere from thoac places than to do tt. ‘Striking @ Dalance between her exaggerations and the number of troops to be sent out dy hér-sities, we may Permit Spain to “ eount in” for about tem thousand ‘This would give the ‘Total mee te 2ae Spanieh forland operations. © — 10/000 ‘These statiatics give the following as the THE TOTAL EUROPEAN FORCE. RECAPITULATION OF THE TRIPARTITE FLEBT AND debts, as alleged..... oo ‘The operations of the Allies against the existing regime in Mexico will most likely be materially assisted by the three agencies we are about to name, to wit:— 84,445 INCIDENTAL AID AND ENCOURAGEMENT. THE RETURN OF GENERAL MIRAMON. ‘The Madrid journals of the last of Uctober announce that General Miramon, ex-President of the republic, had left that capital for Cadiz, to embark for bis own country in a veesel of the Spanish fleet. GENERAL DON MIGUEL MIRAMON, BX-PRESIDENT OF MEXICO. This Mexican officer, 0 distinguished in the late civil war in Mexico, and who escaped to Havana on the success of Juarez, was born in the year 1832. He first appeared as @ prominent actor in the political events of his country in the winter of 1858, when Zuloaga assumed the reins of power by a revolutionary reaction which overturned the government of Comonfort and placed him in the Presi- dential chair. On the death of the young General Osollo, who died at San Luis Potosi in the summer of 1859, Miramon was appointed to the command of the reactionary army, and soon afterwards com- pletely defeated General Vidaurri, Governor of Nueva Leon and Coahuila, near the city of San Luis Potosi (Sept. 29), Subsequently he marched against the city next event of importance was his appointment a@ sident ad inderim by Zuloags, when he organized am ox- pedition against Vera Cras, and in March, 1660, laid ‘ment was then exercising its authority as best ‘a ‘The result of that siege, 90 disastrous to Miramos, ie well known, After the action of the United States ‘dy which he lost the vessele he hed and te fa ben ‘tlege, and ese or two attacks on the land side, he retired from befere ite v with a smal) remnant of the'6,000 men be ied against it, and, after a toileome and perilous march, arrived at the elements which, under other and more favorable ¢ircum- stances, would make him agreater man than heise. At all events, bis indomitable courage, beth moral and phy- sieal; his tron force of character and decision; hi{d fertili- ty im resources, energy and unquestionable ability as a military leader, place him among the remarkable oe the day. That a man wknown but yesterday suddenly elevate himself to the summit of power, and put under his feet al} the power and wisdom of his country, is wonderful ; but when jt is considered that he accompuhed this and won a world-wide fame be- fore he was twenty-eight years of age, his bitterest enemy cannot deny him ability of a bigh order. The future career of such a man will be curious and interest- ing, for he has too much restless energy to lead an inac- tive life. ‘The second interest is to be found in the NUMBER OF FOREIGN RESIDENTS IN MBXICO, On this subject the Journal des Debats observes:— Ifthe European Powers did not number by thousands their subjects in Mexico, nothing would be easier than to leave that unfortunate country to grow gradually more disorganized, until tne United States delivered from their in- testine quarrels, should come and, re-establish order for them. But Spain, England and France are largely represented in Mexico; and many people are ignorant that, after Spain, France numbers most of her subjects in the midst of this anarchy. In 1846 the number of foreigners reported to the Mexican Secretary for Foreign Affairs was:—~— Various nations The number of foreigners now cannot: thousand, and of these there are five thousand Frenchmen, at least, who are entitled to the protection of Frange. Next to this, in our estimation, as an extraneous aid which may be called on if necessary, ranks the BRITISH FLEET IN THE PACIFIC—REAR ADMIRALS SIR THOMAS MAITLAND, C. B., AND R. L. WARREN, R. N., IN COMMAND, This force comprises twenty vessels (mostly scrow stecmers) of war, mounting four hundred and twenty- seven guns, which would be found a very formidable power should the Allios seek to operate against Acapulco or Mazatlan, on the wert coast of Mexico. THE FRENCH ADMIRAL TO VISIT THE UNITED STATES. SECRET INSTRUCTIONS FROM NAPOLEON. A Paris letter of the 15th of November, jast to hand by the Canada, says:— The French expedition to Mexico excites far greater in- terest in courtly and govermental circlgs than could have been expected from so small an affair. Every day it is talked of, and every day anew piece of intelligence re- specting it is made m. The version to-day is that Rear Admiral Jurien de Ja Graviere, the commander of the expedition, is very shortly to be inade a Vice Admiral; that on the 25th of this month an orderly officer of the Emperor is to be despatched with another batch of secret in- structions for him; and that when he shall have done the joo! out for him in Mexico, he is to visit the United The frigate Astroe, the corvette Berthollet, and the ad- vice boat Morceau, which form part of his squadron, have just sailed from France for Martinque, where they are to join the Admiral, and it is believed that all the transports, With troops, will'leave to-morrow. The English, French and Spanish squadrons are to be assembled at Cuba be- tween the 15th and 20th of next month, and a conference of their Admirals, to be attended by’ the English and French Ministers in Mexico, will be held to decide on the plan of operations to be adopted. THE FRENCH SQUADRON AT SEA—AN ALLIED COUN- CML AT HAVANA. ‘The Paris Patrie of the 16th of November states that despatches and private correspondence from the naval ports announce the departure of the steam frigate L’ As- tree from Lorient on the 12th, at six P. M., and the de- parture of the steam corvette Le Bertholet from Roche- fort on the 11th, as well as the departure of the Morceau from Cherbourg. Theeo ships are bound to Martinique, where thoy will join Admiral Ju- rien de Ja Gravicre, who commands the nayal division to operate against Mexico. It is thought that the three squadrons will unite about the 20th of December at Ha- ‘vana, when a council of war will be held to arrange a plan of common action. M. Dubois deSaligny, the French Miniator at Mexico, will aseist at the council, which will be likewise attended by the English Minister. The steam frigate Le Foudre nas been ordered to convey the Freneh Minister from Vora Cruz to Havana. TRADE OF THE PORT OF VERA CRUZ. THY COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL PROSPECTS OF THE ALLIES--WHAT MEXICO YIELDS TO AND CONSUMES FROM KUROPE AND AMERIOG, Tt is not to be presumod that these great European allies concluded such an important foreign treaty as this now one against Mexico, or organized such a powerful expedi tion, without first caloulating the probable gain and count ing the cost of arrangement ana movement, ‘Tho follow- ing commercial statement will prove to our readers that they can carry out their designs Mexico will ‘pay well,” a8 has been often said of the Indian, Irish and ‘The exports of gold and silver were in 5 $512,722 1850. ist 7 1858. stad 1 961334 : MeL Silver during the eame years, $28,851,868. The duties collected during the past year (1860) on im- ports amounted to $3,440,821 ; of this amount the nation- al treasury did not receive the whole. The pilotage, lighthouse, municipal, public improve- ments and tonnage dues are assigned, The ‘‘amortiza- tion of debt” is a payment heretofore made in Interior bonds. This impost has lately been changed for a new ‘one in favor of the railroad enterprise, The treasury receives little more thin 60 per cent of the duties collected at Vera Cruz, and ly whole of this is supposed to be absorbed by ign and native holders of claims upon the national revenues. OUR RELATIONS WITH MEXICO, A TRBATY AND RIGHT OF TRANSIT FOR AMERICAN ‘TROOPS. Advices have beon received in Washington from the city of Mexico, with dates to the 30th of October. There was no material change in the aspect of affairs. The United Btates Minister (Fhomas Corwin), it appears, has ‘about concluded a very important treaty with that country, and will return to the United States in a few ‘weeks, Dringing it with him. It ia said that it provides fer certain payments to foreign creditors. It also pro. ‘vides for covering glaims of citizens of the United States. Is containa | pousuiercial privileges to this country, br: Ano Pight of tramait of troepe across Mexican THE AND COMMANDERS. sxyren OF ‘ADMIRAL IN COMMAND— HB A80001LANONS WITH AMERICA. The driliant officer Resr Admiral Jorien de Le Gra- ‘viete, who Se charged with the commatd of the French }, beara © name whieh will twice have resounded in dactaiwe mo possible to doubt the whole of Ansetion would soén be lent to Spain, it was the father of Réear Admiral Jurien 60 La Graviere to whom Duke Pasquier, then Minister of Foreign Affaire, confided the delicate milssiop of showing the French fiag to those neWiy born republics, and of preparing beforehand those Félations whieh might be formed with them when Spe- pith dominatiqn shoul’ bayé definitively come to an end. M. Jorien do 11 Graviepe left France with the and the Centacre, ‘would not be without s aor is the Mecidl Ww toy lniry witch lasted nearly a yeay. The officer of the Resto. ration wes then © witness in Spanish America of the Aisorders and faults which, forty years later, ‘were to lend to Place, with a lees pasific mission, an officer of the efppire, heir of his merit ag well as of his namoe. J was already everywhere dictators, without force, who disputed for the government of republics without liberty. Already, also, among those alternations of anarchy and military government might be remarked, either at Buenos Ayres or at Peru, the last remnants of the firat elements of that monarchical party on which the three inter- Soring Powers appear now to reckon at Mexico and Vera Orwa, At Buenos Ayres, some time before the arrival of the Renommee and the Centaure, the republican authori- ties had deliberated on raising a throne, and seating the Duke of Orleans on i, Buenos Ayres, nevertheless, re- mained @ republic, and it was England that rather re- quired that result,as she did not like that a French prince should reign over La Plata, In selecting Admiral de La Graviere for the command of this very important expedition, tho Emperor Napo- Yeon bas displayed hie usual prudence and diplomatic discrimination. The Admiral is an officer of great expe- rience, besides being naturally given to much study and reflection on all matters and novel circumstances or con- ditions connected with his profession. He ig the author of two or three naval books of repute, the latest ef which is noticed in @ Paris letter, dated on the 28 of August, thus:—‘‘ Admiral La Graviere, in one of his works, asks what will be the influence of steam upon blockades? With sailing vessels a blockade was often broken, Sometimes the weather drove the blockading squad- ron out to sea, or @ thick fog came on and forced it to keep well clear of the enemy’s ports, Currents had to be guarded against, as woll as sudden changes of wind, which might at any moment bring a vessel under the fire of a hostile battery. With stoam these dangers are greatly modified, if they have not altogother disap peared. Blockades will for the future be much more strictly obeerved , and the flect will be able to lie just out of the range of the exterior forts. But the new vessels, if they de not require the same delicate handling and constant anxiety in regard to the weather, are not so in- dependent as the old sailing ships. They are slaves toa substance which they are continually devouring, and which must therefore be continually renewed. No mat- ter how cleverly managed, the hour must arrive when a steam vessel will find herself out of coal. For steam vessels to keep up a blockade it will be necessary cithor to have constant relays of war ships,or to depend upon transports whose arrival could never be depended upon with anything like certainty.” GENERAL PRIM, OOMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE SPAN- 18H FORCES. General Prim, Count de Reuss, is one of the most dis- tingaished officers of the Spanish army now living. His fame as a gallant soldier and able commander was fully established during the late Spanish campaign against the Moors in Africa. He left Spain for Morocco in command of the reserve division of the army, consisting of cight battalions, The term ‘‘reserve’’ seems in this instance to have been rather inappropriate, for on numerous occa- sions, before the army left the lines round Cueta, and subsequently at Castillejos, on the 1st of January, and at the passage of the Cape Negro Cordillera, on the 14th of December, Prim and his battalions were in advance and bore the brant of the fighting. It would bardly suit an officer of Prim’s character and impetuous courage to be stationed in the rear as a support, instead of being rent forward to clear the way. No general holding a com- mand in the Spanish expedition to Morocco possessed ia a higher degree than the Count de Reuss the coufdence and esteem of his comrades, In the unhappy civil con- texte of his country he won himeeif a reputation which the African war augmenied, Calm, cool and cheerful in the midst of great peril, his mero aspect inspires with fresh courage the battalions, in front cf which he often throws himself, sword in hand, to tad them—himself in the post of the greatest perti—in a charge against the enemy. ‘ In the action of Castiligjos his bravery wes most con. apicuous WIth two glittering stars upon his Droast, and NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1861—TRIPLE SHEET., 5 his gold hoaded Genoral’s cane in bis hand, ho was for, ward among the balls, generally on foot, and, to every body's wonder, remained, as hitherto in the war, without @scratch, Ouone oeeasion, when a part of his seauty force, thinned by the Moorish bullets, and. pressed upon Dy superior numbers, showed signs of wavering, he seized Ubo colove of @ battalion and sprang forward, with tho words, *+1 take this fag to the Moors |?” ‘Ihe soldiers rushcs after him, and repulsed the enemy. At tho attack on the Moorish breastworks in front of ‘Tetuan, on the 4th of Fobruary, considerable loss was ‘Oveasioned to Prim’s corps by a heavy fire of espingardas, which mot its right wing as it approached the brushwood and copae that covered the left of the position. Prim was, a» usual, foremost in the fight. He had with him four or five hundred Catalan volunteers, who joined the army the day before the battle, Prim, himeclf » Cata- Jan, barangued thom on the day of their arrival in the Glalect of their provines, and those persons present who comprehended him say be made a most telling speech. As they marched forward on the 4th of February the brilliant red of their caps distinguished them from the rest of the army, and many on secing them predicted that, although mere recruits, they would vie in daring with the oldest eoldiers. On the eve of the battle Prim, talk- ing with some friends, is said to have exclaimed, ‘‘ Happy ‘the man who to-morrow firat enters the breach!” That man was uone other than Don Juan Prim. Sabre ip hand, he dashed up the parapet, cutting down a Moor who would Dave barred his passage. The Catalans were not far be- hind; their commandant was killed and their losa heavy. - ewas towards the centre of the Jong line of parapet that ‘Prign wae oficrwarde (a command of General Jabala's sceond corps, when the jatter, opmpelied by toretura to Spaje. Ae waual, the Spanish Picton took the dead Sighting division, making recomnetssances in Of Tangier, far in advance of the bulk ef the 7 Which remeined im the cecupation of To- tuan and ite neighborhood. ADMIRAL RUBALCABA, ‘Who je to command the Spanish fleet in the Guif of Mexi- 00, is an officer of considerable experieuce, and who has been frequently decorated with the highest orders of ‘Spain. For some time past be has been a residentof Ha- vena, where he has Been in command of the Spanish ®quadron im the Cuban waters. He is well acquainted with the American coast, having made several voyages Of investigation along the borders of the continent, and {e sald to be a man admirably fitted for command. Under is immodiate supervision the contingent of tho fleet, mow in Havana, has been fitted with everything neces- sarydor the expodition, and the Admiral himself anxiously awaits the expected reinforcements from Spain to pro- ceed on his voyage. THE BRITISH ADMIRAL IN COMMAND Is Sir Alexander Milne, C. B.,who for some time past has been the British maval Commander-in-Chief on the North American and West India station. Admiral ‘Milne is a fine specimen of the British sailor, and ts one of those men who answer all the requirements of “regular fighting sea dogs.’’ His experience of the North American coast ia of long standing, as during the pre- vioug term of his service he thoroughly investigated all the sources of inquiry, and by practical observation be- came thoroughly conversant with all the variations of the coast. Admiral Milne is a strict disciplinarian. It will be remembered that on the occasion of the visit of the Prince of Wales to this country he was invited to New York by the Corporation of this city, but politely declined the invitation. His flagship is hor Majesty’s steamship Nile, of 90 guns. THE BRITISH MILITARY COMMANDER, So far as known, i# Lieutenant Colonel 8. N. Lowder, 0 thé Chatham division of marines. He will command the whole force of marines, and will possibly act as British ‘Commissioner also, THUR PARTIES WHO SIGNED THE CONVENTION On the part of England, France and Spain are Lord John Raseell, M. Flahault and Don Xavier de Isturiz. Of Lord Jobn Russell tt is needless to write any de- scription. He has been so long before the political world that his career is quite familiar to the American people. As Secretary of State to the British government, he affixed his signature to the document. Count Auguste Oharles Joseph Fiabault de la Billarderic ‘aa Freneh general and Senator, and was born in the year 1785. He fought with distinction under Napoleon the First in Portugal, Germany and Russia, He was house of Orleans, but after the’ As Genéral of Division , be belongs to the senerve. He has been decorated with the Cross of the Legion of Honor. Mon. Xavior de Isturiz is a well known Spanish politi- cian. He is famous for his efforts in the popular cause, and im the revolution of 1820 he presided ata great meeting of the malcontents of Riogo. He was President of the Cortes in 1883, and voted for the overthrow of the King. During the regency of Eapartero he Iabored se- cretly for the restoration of Maria Cristina. He replaced Narvaez in the ministry of 1846, and it was during his fdminietration that the marriages of tlie Queen and her sister were completed. . TH OTHER OFFICERS. ‘Who accompany the ‘ican expedition are yet un- known to . Wo will keep our eyes upon them, and as they gap renown will dothem the high honor, not of putting thoir names in Vaperéau, but of chronicling thoir glory in the columns of the New Yoru Hert. THE BOMBARDMENT OF PENSACOLA. Puuapetrmia, Noy. 29, 1861. ‘There is a despatch in town which pretends to givo farther rebel reports in regard to the Fort Pickens affair. Pensacola is said to be entirely evacuated and the Navy Yard destroyed. General Bragg had sent for reinforcements. Five Unign vessels were assisting Colonel Brown, all of which af6 said to be riddled with shot, Barrmong, Nov. 29, 1961. ‘The Old Point boat has arrived. She brought up Liout. Robert Selden and William A. Abbott, of the navy, who had been released by the rebels on their parole of honor. ‘They are en rouse for Washington, They have been pri- soners for the last seven months. These officers knew nothing of the affair at Pensacola, except a brief state- ment they saw in 8 late Richmond paper, gaying that there had been an engagement at Pensacola. Wo particu- Jars were given. MOVEMENTS OF MAJOR GENERAL FREMONT. Major General Fremont, whose arrival in the city we chronicled yesterday, is still at the Astor House, where he will remain for a poriod of about ten days. He was ready to receive viaiters yesterday morn- ing as early as ten o’clock, at which hour a large number of citizens paid their respects to the General and Mrs. Fremont, among whom were Vice President Hamlin and family, Hon. William Pitt Fessenden, Hon. Ira Harris, Hon. Preston King and Hon. Lot M. Morrill, of the United States Senate; ex-Judgo Cowles, Captain George D. Kellogg, of the United States army, and many others. Several dolegations of citizens, including the Germans, waited upon General Fremont, with a view of tendering a variety of public receptions, all of which tho General declined, doubtless thinking that to accept such evidences of regard, however profoundly he appreciates thom as attestations of respoct and sympathy for him, might display a want of delicacy, under present circumstances, towards the administration. He likewise deems them without tho range of propriety, inasmuch as the service does not con- tomplate and recognise them. Notwithstanding this determination, faithfully ad- hered to by the General all along the route of the recent journey immense gatherings of the peo- ple turned out to see him, and at Cincinnati the crowd was estimated at fully twenty-five thousand persons. A large escort of the people accompanied him across the river from St. Louis to Alton, where he took the cars, and once or twice during the trip he barely bowed to the throngs upon the most urgent solicitation. ‘The enthusiasm algo ran high at Camp Denniston, in Ohio. Captain Tracy is the only member of General Fremont’s staff now remaining with bim, thovgh he was accompanied to the city by Captain Howard and Lieuten- ants Hallowell and Raymond, of his late staff, ‘The health of the General is exceedingly good, though upon his arrival he was greatly fatigued from the length and uninterruptedness of his journey. To the numerous visiters his conversation is subdued, and marked by an air of pensiveness that bespeaks the coming vindication when the full time shall have arrived. Ho positively de clines popular demonstrations of every character, and ro- epectfully, though earnestly, hopes he may be permitted to remain quiet during his stay in the city. In this view the serenade intended for kuet evening, as a mark of re- spect to tho General, was reluctantly postponed. Gon. Fremont yesterday received’ a dexateh from Col Zagonyt, stating that the body geard of the late com g General wae musterca out of the service of the | United states on the 28(h inst. a ne eS ee ee ae ee a eae a Te ee even articles guaranteeing independence inviolability, certain revenue and ecclesia foal rights to the Pope’a IMPORTANT NEWS FROM EUROPE. cardinals. ‘The Independance Belge says Miramon had lott Madrid Arrival of the City of Balti- more Off Cape Race. FOUR DAYS LATER INTELLIGENCE. Sailing of a Large Steamer with War Munitions for the Rebels. for Mexico. Financial and Commercial News. LONDON MONBY MARKET. Consols closed on Tuesday evening at 9434 a 94% for money. AMERICAN. STOCKS. The latest sales were:—Iilinois Centra! shares, 40 a 89 discount; Erie, 2734 a 28, LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. The sales of cotton for two days (Monday and Tucaday) were 13,000 bales, including 6,000 bales to speculators and exporters. The market was dull, but quotations remained unchanged, MANCHESTER TRADE REPORT. ‘The advices from Manchester were more favorable, the market for yarns and goods being firm, with small sales, a LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET. . The market was generally quict and steady. Wake+ | Meld, Nash & Co., report:—Flour firm and quiet at 28e, @ “WL a {vgle. 6d, Wheat quict, but firm; rod Western and Mag- Southern, 10s. a 124. 8d.; white, 128. 2138, 6d. Corn ‘@teamer * vee vs een | Stoady ; mixed, 328. a 32s. Gd.; white, 34s. a 36s. 6d. ot F Mogthazipton, by roa a LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET, . ‘The provision market is generally quist. Various olr- culars roport:—Beef steady. Pork dull, Baogg.firm, Lard Several Steamers Fitting Out in England downward, with light transactions. Tallow steady; quot= ed at S0n.'a 618. LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET, Ashos quict: pots, 358.; pearls, 338. 6d. Sugar steady. Coffee inactive. Rice steady. Rogin nominal; common Lin- The Strength of the Great Expes | is quoted at 14s. 34, Spirits turpontine dull at 738. dition to Mexico. Broadstuffs firm and steady. Rice firm, but closed easier. Tallow quiet and steady at 2s. Linseed oil frm at'860, Spirits turpentine quiet at 728. 6d, 5 THE LATEST MARKETS. mos Livxrroot, Nov. 21, 1861. ! Cotton—The sales for two days have been 14,000 bales, market closeg.frm at unchanged quotations, iby The breadstagh market remains steady. Tho provision taarket is quiet, but steady. Console 9434 for money. AMERICAN Stocus.—Sales of Illinois Central shares at 90% discount; Erle, 2734 a Shipping Intellt Arrived from New York, Calm, Dov Care Race, Nov. 20, 1861. The ateamahip City of Baltimore, from Liverpool on the afternoon of Wednesday, the 20th, and Queenstown ‘ist, passed this point at half-past five this evening. She ‘wan boarded by the news yacht of the press, and the herr cattahiglbaniiee tare lh teehee yor 16th, Argean, Dunkirk; Lucie The rebel steamer Nashville arrived at Southampton | Ring, Rochabite; St. Louis and St. Nazriz, Marseilles, F. om the 21st inst. On tho 19th inst, sito foll in with and | BH; Russell, Bordeaux; Marshitelds Havre, tgp dhe a, boarded tho American ship Harvey Birch, bound from | Nichols, Warren Point; Percy, Cork; 18th, Rhine, Deal. Arrived from Philadelphia 16th, J. Cranda ball, Havre to New York, in ballast. The rebels took off Cap- ‘Arrived from Baltimore 13th, Elina, Bremen; 16th, E. tain Neleon and bis crew, then set fireto the ship and | Everett, Texel. burned her to the water’s edge. The NadhyiNe landed Captain Neleon and tho crow at Southampton, and remained thero herself, with the rebel fag flying. Captain Nelson says that Commander Pegram, of the Nashville, denies being a privateer, and yet he says that ho has & commission ag a war steamer. It is reported that a large steamer had left London with a full oargo of munitions of war for the rebel States. It is roported that several steamors have been ingured in London for a run from England to New Orleans and | yer, supervisor Connor presiding, back at twenty guineas, : ‘The Cuarnatay announced that all the footings had been ‘Thirty guinoss had beon demanded for insurance on | made, and tho official declaration prepared by the clerk, she ecth Teriten. and that all that remained to be done was to have the same read and duly passed upon. The supposed privateer which had been seen in the | tne Crunx procecded to read the declaration, giving in Mediterranean proves to have been a lawful Now York | order tho names of the various candidates for the diffrent merchantman, and had arrived at Constantinople. Offices, and the number of votes they respective adpavengtl > eternal ares meet To ae orem cl put ror ‘Times, asserts that the President and Cabinet were | ¢., 1961, which motion was put and carried. not indisposed to a peaceful arbitration, and wore proba- Mr. Bunt moved that the canvass, as prepared and bly considering the proposition of accepting or asking | announced, be published in tho New Yorx Heranp and Lonvon, Nov. 31, 1861. 5 The Alexander Marshall, from Liverpool for New York, put back on the 19th inst. BOARD OF COUNTY CANVASSERS. Complction of the Canvass and Declara= tion of the Result—Advertising of the Canvass Given Exclusively to the Herald. The Poard of County Canvassers, who entered upon their work of canvassing the last election returns over two weeks ago, finished their Iabors yesterday. The meeting convened at twelve M. in the Supervisors’ cham- for the intervention of the great European potentates. Aribune. . 4. by making it in the Nw ‘The Mexican expedition comprises fifteen vessols, three te = eda ici de-s3; Ss aia ae Ahundred and thirty guns, five thousand sailors and three | yr, Buen accepted the amendment. This’ was the thousand troupe: : a ditenaie oe -} courage be would have taken last year, The Hrraup was ‘The French Seuate would be convened on the 2d of | the paper Or THe internat i the eity D ‘ber, and the publication in its columns of the canvars gave it the widest possible circulation, more so than if published It was reported that a considerable reduction would be | in ali the ninoteen other papers to which it was given made in the military estimates and the number of troops | last year. It was time thie giving Corporation advertising in France. It was also asserted by the Paris Constitu- | to papers of emall circulation and smaller fplluence was 2 Pédatiity had Wavitllite stopped. During the year they had paid out twelve Soy sey Sar, sibanitteG'N Nageteclh © | s asabdidollare fon advertising, and..there. ereniiiLoine project for the disarmament of the French portion. thougand dollars to be paid—altogether a large sam, and ‘The belief in the necessity for a French loan continued, | the most of it absolutely thrown away. the financial wants of the government being urgent. The motion to advertise the canvass oxclusively in the ‘The Lourse was firm, Rentes advanced to seventy | H#RAUD was put and cxrried, and thereupon tho Board immediately adjourned sine die. francs. ‘The Emperor Napoloon will visit Queen Victoria during tho great exhibition next year, ‘Tho Madrid Espana says that a project was discussed of forming in America a colony of all republics of Span- ish origin, with Spain at the head of it. ‘The address of the Cortes in response to the Queen’s speech had been read. It approves of all the points of the speech. It is asserted that the project of the Italian confederacy is by no means abandoned. ‘A modification of the Italian ministry is rumored, but nothing had been accomplished. Austria had quietly got together quite a powerful squadron in the Adriatic—fifty vessels in all. ‘The administration of the Archbishopric of Warsaw was arrested by an order from St, Petersburg. ‘Tho Calcutta and China mail bad reached Alexandria, and would be dug in London on the 27th. The steamship Arabia from Boston via Halifax, arrived at Liverpool on the 18th, The steamship Teutonia from New York arrived at Cowes on the 18th, and sajled again for Hamburg. THE LATEST NEWS. Additional Particulars of the Capture and Barning of the Ship Harvey Birch, by the Rebel Steamer Nashville. Lonpon, Nov. 21, 1861. ‘The Nashville, flying the rebel flag, bas arrived at Southampton. she landed Captayn Nelson and crew, twenty-nine in number, of the American ship Harvey Birch. Captain Nelson, reports that he left Havre on the 17th instant, bound for New York in ballast, on the 19th was bronght to by the Nashville, Com- mander Pegram, Jate of the United States Navy. ‘The Harvoy Birch was boarded immediately by the off cers and crew of the Nashville, who at once ordered the IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI. Capture of Union Officers by the Rebels. Sr.Josken, Mo., Nov. 28, 1861, ‘A band of rebels under the notorious Sy. Gordon, cap- tured Captain Robb, Captain White and Lieutenant Moon- light, three United States officers, from the railroad train ‘at Weston to-day, The rebel Stein, with fifty of his followers, is reported to be near Westen. Personal Intelligence. Vico President Hannibal Hamlin and family arrived at the Astor House yesterday morning. Major General Fre- mont received a visit from the Vice President duriug the afternoon. Mr. Hamlin left for Washington by the six o'clock train last evening, in company with the following gentiemen:—Hon. L. M. Morrill, of Maine; Hon. A. T. Galt, of Quebec; Hon. 8. Upton, of Boston; Hon. Pres- ton King, of New York, and Hon, John D, Howe, of Wis- consin. Hon. John P. Hale, Upited States Senator from New Hampehire, arrived in the city last night, and is stopping at'the Astor House. He will leavo to-day for Washingtqn. Mrs. William H. Seward and daughter dre also stopping at the Astor, Senator King, Hon. Burt Van Horn. and Senator Foster and family, of Contiectiout, leave the city this morning for Washington. J. Howard King, of Albany: W.C. Gibbs, of Rhodo Island, and W. R. Sheffield, of Newport, are stopping at the New York Hotel. H, F, Barrows, of Massachusetts; G, Benjaman, of Eng- land; @. M. Hunter, of Uhio; E. Baron, of Paris, and W. F. George and Wite, of Philadelphia, are stopping at the Lafarge House. Captain R. B. Hitchcock, of the United States Navy; Clarence King, of New Haven; H. Stllwayer, of Phila: delphia; J.T. Thompson, of Jamaica; James E. Brenton, of Boston, and W. Boyd, of Staten Isiand, are stopping at the Gramercy Park Hotel. Senator Harris and family, of Albany; Hon, W. G. Steele, of New Jersey; Hon. Erastus Corning, of Albany; Hon. R. Franchett, of Schenectady; Hon. T. T. Andrews and wife of Syracuse; Judge Allen ‘and wife, of Oswego; H. Meschert and wife, of Philadelphia; Samuel Downer, of Boston; Hon. R. E. Fenton, of New York, and Walter Soy, of Buffalo, are stopping at the St. Nicholas Hotel. Edwin Forrest, from Philadelphia; Captain Walker, of the United States Army; @. Blake, of Boston; W. Glasgow. and family, and 4G. PF. Felly ’ and wife, of St. Louis: ‘A. J. Wool, of Philadelphi 1D taoldsby, of California, and James Martin and McArdle, of Boston, are stopping at the Metropolitan Hotel. Hon. B. Van Horn and family, and Judge Balcomb and captain and crew on board the steamer, allowing them to danghier, of New York; Captain ‘Tracey and Lieutenant ’ vii : Haliowell, of the United states Army; Mrs. Gage and take a few of their effects aud fresh provisions, Captain | Hall wel ee re ee and RS Barnum of Ch Pegram then ordered the Harvey Birch to be fired, and Mr. Abell, of Mount Morris; E. J. Mather, of ort; A. M.S, Watson, E. Osborne and Captain R. laid alongside till she burned to the water’s edge. Captain Nelson immediately placed himself in com munication with Captain Bristow, United States Consu . Toper, of Philadelphia; Jacob Stinwgod and KE. R. Madge, of Boston, and H. J. Hastings, of Albany, are - | stoppivg at the Astor House 1]. Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain, of Boston; Mr. James, of Ogdensburg; M fallman and daughters, of Rochester; H. Baldwin, of Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. Wood- ruff, ). B, Fisworth, of Port Royal; i, Stephen- son carapp; Captain Jas. Kennedy, of the sieam- ship Etna, and Mrs. Kennedy, were among the arrivals at the Everett House, George D. Kellogg, formerly a lawyer of this city, but more rocently of Chicago, has been commissioned by the President of the Bnited States an Assistant Adjutant General in the army, with the rank of captain, and or- doved to report to Brigadier General Stanley, at St. Louis, and Mre. at Southampton. ‘The Nashville is still lying in the river flying the rebel fing. Captain Nelson says that Commander Pegram states that he has no commission from the Southern govern- mentas a war steamer, yet declares it is not a pri- vateor. No Southern Commissioners arrived by the Nashville. ‘Tho whole crew of the Harvey Brick, exeopt the Cap’ | Mo. BN regen nenh amg pane, gh 4 tain, were placed in trons till the arrival at Southampton, | already scen eervice during the recent campaign in Mis- Exhortations were made to induce the Captain and crew souri, which ended for the winter by General Hunter marching his army back from Springfield to St. Lonis, to take the oath to the rebel government, morrow (Sunday) morning, at St Cuvren Mei treet, a new mass, by Salvi, Captain Pegram communicated with Mr. Yancey. Xavier's church, Sixteenth ¢ ‘The Nashville will refit at Southampton, of Milan (brother of Suivi, the tenor), will be sung for , he al ' jn the Italian Parliament Ricagoli announced that ho | the first time in this country. In the afternoon, at vow ; ‘ - sore, the music will be mostly of the composition of Mr. had claborated upon a plan of reconciliation of the Stale | pony) oe oenpllabed.oF of ih Gorck, a andChureh, which requested Napoleon to become me. diator; but owing to litte conciliatory disposition the other church on Chis continent, meditation was without result. The project contained