The Southern Banner

FROM MEXICO.

The arrival of the United States government packet Woodbury, Capt. Nicholas, and the Brig Isaac Franklin, Capt. Smith, yesterday from Vera Cruz, brought dates from that city to the 22d inst. Their contents, however, are not of particular interest, and do not materially differ in import, from our last advices. The El Censor of the 18th contains the official announcement of the treaty with France.

Article I. To make satisfaction to the reclamations of France, relative to injuries suffered by the citizens, prior to the 26th November, 1838. The Mexican Government shall pay $600,000, in three instalments of $200,000 each. The Mexican vessels sequestered during the course of the blockade, in consequence of the declaration of war, are to be considered legally acquired, and is to be submitted to the arbitration of a third friendly power.

Regarding the settlement of the difference with France, the Mexican papers "talk" very loudly in praise of the national valor, for bringing about such a termination. The payment of $600,000, say they, imports nothing to a nation at peace; and now that the national colors float over the fortress of San Juan de Ulloa, they tauntingly ask, where are Generals Mexia and Urrea?

On the 17th ult. an edict from the supreme government, suppressing "the scandalous abuse of the presses," was proclaimed at Vera Cruz. The incendiary writings of the opposition are the ruin of this beloved country, inciting to revolt and disunion."

At the last dates Bustamente was concentrating his forces at the Valle del Maiz, and making every manner of preparation for making his grand attack on the Federalists—Probably the next arrival may bring us something about the encounter.

For several of the above items we are indebted to the Mexican papers received at the Merchant's Exchange.