The Sun.
London, England, 1845-01-15 00:00:00

INSURRECTION OF VENEZUELA.

(Correspondence of the United States Gazette, per
Orion.)
L♦ GUAYRA, Nov. 15, 1844.—An insurrection of
rather a serious character has recently broken out in
the neighbourhood of Lezarna, in this province, some
sixty or seventy miles from Caraccas.
A body of troops was immediately dispatched by
the Government to the camp of the insurgents, for
the purpose of restoring order ; on their arrival a flag of
truce was sent to the hostile army, with offers of par-
don and protection to all who would return peaceably
to their homes. These offers were, however, rejected,
and a battle ensued, which resulted in the com-
plete overthrow of the revolters, and the death of
their leaders, Conteno and .Alvarado. We have as
yet no information as to the force of the insurgents,
or the number they lost in the battle.
The following translation of an " Extra," issued
yesterday from the office of the Liberal, in Caraccas,
contains all the official information which has transpired
on the subject :

MPORTANT MILITARY ENGAGEMENT OF
LEZANIA.

Communication of the Judge of the Court of Orituco
to the Secretary of War of the Republic of Veaezuela:—

Orituco, Nov. 8, 1844.
Mr. Secretary,—l have been authorised by General
Jose Maria Zamora, Commandant of Arms of the Pro-
vince, to communicate to you the interesting news of the
quelling of the rebellion, headed by Colonel Celestino
Centeno and Captain Jose Maria Alvarado.
At Oruz, about two leagues distant from the town of
Lezama, the valiant Zamora engaged the factionists to-
day, leaving dead on the field both Centeno and Alva.
rado, and completely dispersing the whole body of their
followers.

I have been directed by the General to inform you that
a detailed account of this successful engagement will be
furnished as soon as a plan of following up the dispersed
revolters can be arranged.
I congratulate the nation on so complete a triumph
obtained by the valour and intrepidity of its faithful
soldiers.-1 am your obedient servant,
(Signed) itAMON ALCANTARA.
Communication of the Mayor to the Governor:—
Orituco, Nov. 6, 1844, 11 o'clock, P.M.

. ,
This day, at three o'clock, A.M., the Commander-in-
General of the Forces of the Province, with 300 men,
marched from this place to the town of Ornz, where the
revolters held their encampment, and at one P.M. they
were completely routed, and the principal leaders, Col.
Cele:tino Centeno and Capt. Jose Maria Alvarado,
were killed.

Many of the insurgents were wounded, and among
them was found the infamous Puerta. Of our party
there ware four or five slightly wounded, one danger-
ously, and one killed.
To the courage of our General, and the bravery and
intrepidity of all the officers and men, is to be attributed
the fortunate success of the engagement; and I have the
honour to congratulate the Government of the province
and that of the nation, on so happy a result.
The details of this encounter will be given as soon as
the authorities may be put in possession of the necessary
information.—l am, &c.
(Signed) JOSE ANTOIO PERALTA.
The promptness and efficiency with which the
Government has acted on this occasion, indicate a de-