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From Havana.

New Orleans, Jan. 16. P. M.
--The sloop Wm. Henry has arrived from Havana, with dates to the 9th inst.

She reports that the French fleet left Havana on the 2d inst. for Vera Cruz. It comprised a line of battle ship; three first class frigates, and three propellers.

The Spanish fleet left about the 20th of December.

It was reported at Havana, that Vara Cruz was abandoned by the Mexicans on the arrival of the Spanish fleet.

The combined land force is under the command of Gen. Blue.

The British fleet has been withdrawn.

The steamer Calhoun arrived at Havana on the 6th inst. She makes 101 Confederate vessels which had arrived at Havana since the blockade.

Business was extremely dull on the island.

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