From The War

An extra írom the N. O. National says Scott entered the capital of Mexico on the lTtli uit. The news wns brought by a courier to Vera Cru.. Gen. Scott met witli no oppositon till within 8 miles of the city, where a battle was fought. Tl, e enemy gave "way, and the civil authorities carne out and capitulated. - Tl, o American loss put down at 300. Tlie Mexican loss is reported to be heavy, hut the amount not statel - Santa Anna and Canalizo had a qua. rel. The Delta credits the report. The Picayune discredits. Fever increasing in New Orle.ins.