9 FEBRUARY 1839, Page 2

An arrival from Havannah brings intelligence from Vera Cruz. The

I\ lexican Government refused to ratify the treaty between their General RiNcox and the French Admiral IlAtiviN ; but sent SANTA ANNA to take the chief command at Vera Cruz. SANTA ANNA closed the gates against the French ; but 13AtanN sent 2,000 men ashore, who took all the strong places in the vicinity ; and SANTA ANNA was driven with some troops into a barrack, whence the French were unable to dislodge him. SANTA ANNA WU.% severely wounded in the leg, which it was found necessary to am- putate.