Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-04-14

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roads OF Buenos Ayres AT 5 the following morn
ing, the squadron go, under way, with the inten-
ION to proceed 10 the island of Martin Garcia, sit
ia,ed the entrance of the river Uruguay, distant
about 60 miles from Buenos Ayres, and which had
been taken possession Of by the Brazians; but be-
fore they could effect their object, the BRAZILIAN
squadron hove in sight. 1t consisted of thirteen
sail, viz three corye,tes three briggs three schoon
ers, three gun boats and cutter one OF the cor
ve,,es, the Liberal, bearing vice admiral Lobo's
br DAD pendant. Notwithstanding the encmy's SUI
in point of force, Admiral Brown bore
down for him as he got In sight OF the
city. The beach lined with an innuIneraoie
crowd OF spectators, and many volunteers put on
in boats to join the little Patriot squadron, for
whose fate great solicitude shown. AT half
past IL an action seemed inevitable. The two
Patriot briss, the Balcarcc and Belgrano, together
with the gun boat, closing with two OF the
Brazilian full rugged brgs and two hermaphrodites.
while the remaining gun boats were closing with
Brazilian admral's ship, the rest OF the brazilian
force being a, hand. y, the critical moment,
when they had got within half gun shot, and the
commenc emcnt of the action was looked for, adj
miral 1-obo tackled ship and stood off, the remain
der Of the squadron following him in his retreat
The Patriot squadron chased them for short dis
lance, and then returning took n new position
The Brazillians continued their course down the
river for some time, bu, having united their force,
two divisions. At O'Clock, the same day, the
hostile squadrons again within gun shot OF
each other, and doub, ent tanned but that
in few moments they would be enveloped in fire
and smoke, when 10 the great amazement OF the
multitude who witnessing the scene, the
Brazilian admiral again withdrew. The Brazilian
force amounted to 40 guns, while the Buenos
Ayrean only consisted Of "A.
The Patriots in the Banda Oriental, or province
oil Montevideo, continued masters OF the whole
province with the exception of the city OF Monte
yideo and the town OF Coonia, whose walls have
preserved them from the victorious arms of the
Patriots. Daily and numerous desertions take
place az Moutevdeo. On the lst January, divi-
sion Of the Patriot army, under the command of
Col Overa, attacked and carried Brazilian post ,
Santa Teresa, situated on the lrontier Of the pro-
vince Of Rio Grande.
FALL OF THE CASTLE OF CALLAo.
We have az length the qualification to announce
the surrender Of the Castle of Caao, the last hold
of Spanish dcspotism the American continent,
tn the Patriot arms. This auspicious intelligence,
which will no dcub, have the effect TO hasten the
recognition of the independence of the South Amer
lean Republics by Spain, received last night
by the Schr. Betsey, Capt Hunter, in &c days
from Carthagena. we learn from the supercargo
of the Be,sey that the day before sailing, the news
was brought to Car,hagcna by vessel from Cha
gres. and in consequence grand salute was fired
and General rejoicing took place during the whole
day and succeeding night (which continued when he
sailed. We have received the Bogota CONSTITUTE
Onai OF the 23d. Feb. Bail. finer.
We announced yesterday the intelligence of the
fall OF the Castle of Callao-and by arrival at
Philadelphia, direct from Chagres we have a con
armation OF the news. This event is said to have
taken place in January. Rodil was making prepa-
rations ito embark for Europe Agreeably to The
accounts eceived he had but 500 men with him
when he surrendered the Castle
Yn the Gazette OF las; evening we find the follow
ing oit-cia! documents, detailing the fall of the Cas-
tic, extracted from Cathaeena papers 10 the 9th ult
TRANSLATION.
TERMINATION OF THE Wharf.-The
General commanding the department, has received
by the pos. from the Isthmus OF Panama, which
arrived in the port the second inst the follow
ing important notice.
Republic Of Colombia Head Quarters,
PoRTo BELLo, Feb. &c. 1926
Tothe Commanding General at Car,hagena
The commander in chief of the army before Callao,
the excellent Bartholomew Salon, in letter dated
che sd of January which have just eceived, in
forms TO the following effect
:" AT O'Clock on the morning of the 23d of
January our troops took possession OF the fortress
OF Caliao, waving in testimony therereof upon its
high towers the standards OF libeYty-ihe Spanish
Governor having surrendered upon capituiation
which we will have the honor OF transmitting to
you together with other documents as soon they
are printed. AT present the pressure Of time and
the necessity Of fastening the vessel which leaves
here TO day, prevent my detailing 10 you the
circumstances Of its acquisition. Tho messenger
Syho will bear an account OF this triumph TO COW
eminent will leave this tomorrow. impart it TO
yourself with the greatest pleasure being assured
that it will be the termination of the war -
transmit the above 10 you in order that YOU
may circulate il at the Magdalena, and 10 our
friendly colonies.
do this with the greatest pleasure because the
surrender Of Callao crowns the glory of Colombia
in the field Of battle. God preserve you for many
years.
MANUEL ANTONIO PIZARO.
True Copy-Carthagena, March I'd, 1926.
J. a. CEPEDA, Secretary.
After the reception of the above brief but au-
thentic information OF the surrender Of the Castles
OF Callao, General Montilla, commanding the de-
partment OF the Magdalena, issued to the troops
at Car;hagena and its vicinity, the following ad-
dress upon this very interesting occasion:
PROCLAMATION.
SoldierSl- The standards of liberty already
wave upon the lofty rampars of Calao, and the
proud and arrogant General OF the peninsula who
commanded them, finds his pride hutnLled and ia
forced to bow before the valiant soldiers of the ar
my, commandedby the illgstrious GENERAL
SALON.
Soldiers ALREADY do the Children OF the Sun
breathe The pure air of freedom already has the
army of Colombia fulfilled the promises made by
the Lberator in IFS name, and who now will be
found TO doubt the promises of our General? Who
can now imagine that the soldiers Of the army
would return TO their country, leaving behind them
one enemy TO conquer-one Spaniard to expel?
SoldierS!-Y are about TO see these heroe.
who have gained for themselves immortal honors
- BoI The army trophies and unfading clories and