Southport Telegraph

We find in one of our Campeachy papers of the 15th ult. a statement of the force of the Mexican army, that had just been received by an arrival from Vera Cruz. The force actually on foot, and mounted, was upwards of 40,000 men: and although not thoroughly disciplined at the time, there was no doubt it would become nearly perfect, from the usual exertions and activity displayed by the officers to effect that object. The army was stationed thus: 3,600 in Xalapa; 1,500 in Perote; 2,000 in Puebla; 500 in Vera Cruz; 1,200 in Orizaba; 22,000 in the capital, and the remainder from various points. No mention is made of a probable movement of this army upon Texas; and, indeed, it is believed a few of them can safely be spared from their present locations. The papers state that a great struggle is preparing for the next Presidency, the candidates being Santa Ana, Valencia and Paredes, and with every probability that the former will succeed.—New Orleans Bulletin.