From Mexico — Imperial Successes.
New York, December 13.
--The steamer Columbia, from Havana on the 9th, has arrived, bringing Mexican dates to the 28th ultimo.
The Republican General Dins is said to have been twice repulsed by the Imperialists in the district of Iguba.
The French still hold Magattan.
The Liberals have taken possession of San Sebastian.
The Imperial journals are much exercised because twelve North Americans were captured in Duranco in uniform and armed.
Leon Guzman, formerly one of the Cabinet, had taken up arms against the Empire, and was collecting a force.
The French forces occupied Victoria November 17th. The enemy made a feeble resistance.
The French--had no loss.
Riva Palacio had taken command of the Liberal forces in Michoacan.
Washington, December 13.
--Official news has been received from Matamoras by Mr. Romero, the Mexican Minister, showing that General Escobedo, of the Independent army, was obliged to raise the siege, both on account of the arrival of large French reinforcements and want of ammunition and provisions for his own troops.
He has gone to occupy the city of Monterey, where he expects to obtain resources enough to renew the movement against Matamoras with better chances of success.
The condition of affairs along the whole frontier is represented to be most encouraging for the national cause.
