Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-11-02
BULLETIN OF 2sth August.

After the above order was issued, and the
troops were posted in the places assigned them,
the enemy presented himself to the number OF
$50 men on the Puente Grande, Great Brldge)
and moved towards the positions occupied by our
divisions. The Commander In Chief, Col. FLO.
rencio Jmenea, directed the second company OF
Callao to defend small entrenchment which
covered our principal left and commanded large
extent of the Bridge. They resolved upon a
decisive attack, ia order to force us from the
situation we occupied, marching their whoie
force in long and dense column throngh the
pass of the Bridge, with two plecs OF cannon
Our advanced line fired upon the enemy at pistol
shot distance, and from that moment, the battle
was warmly contested on their part; the Suerl-
las of our left and the forces of the entrenchment
answered their discharges by deadly lire; but
as they still persisted in the attempt to drive us
from our position, the Commander IN chief order
ed the troops of the centre to charge with the
bayonet. which was handsomely received ana
returned by them. Nothing daunted our com,
mander directed a second charge, which resulted
no better than the first. Irritated by the little
success produced by both attacks, he then uhiteo
| the forces of the centre, and those OF me en-
trenchment. which, Supported by the squaurohs
Gums and Flanqueadores charged thru ume'
and threw them into disorder. At the same
time the LIST and ID squadrOns were directeo 10
charge the right flank of the enemy, and from
that moment their columns were routed
| The victory was complete and absolute. there
remaining in our power 5 Coils. 81 Chiefs and
officers and $50 rank and file, besides Col.
chiefs, IS officers and 2l8 rank and file, killed
or wounded on the field of battle. Also so
drums, g cannon, 745 guns, $50 bayonets, 9ooo
cartridges, so bags of grape shot, and great ma
nv other articles of war;
Such has been the splendid though mourntul VIC
tory, which has cost US the brave Capt. Taps
and nineteen soldiers killed with the gallant
Captain Ayesterian, Ensign Moreno and 35 rank
and file wounded. Our force consisted OF $50
infantry and 500 cavaly. With that number OF
| men we have saved the glory of Colombia; we
are placed in condition to sustain the Constltu-
ton and the integrity of the nation, and the TO-
vernment is freed from its oPpressors:
BooorA, ssth Aug. 1880.
We have only time to add, that articles Of cap
itulatiOn were agreed to on the day OF battle
| august 28th, between the government and the
victors bv virtue of which the latter entered the
capital at / O'Clock p. NJ. The persons and prop
erty of the inhabitants were guaranteed by the
conquerors, except that certain obnoxious indl-
viduals were required to depart for Carthagena
within three days.
-ssaa5ea.-
From Havana BY the brig Scion, arrived on
Saturday. we have received from our attentive
correspondent at Havana, Price Current of that
place of the 9th inst. statement OF the exports
from Havana and MatanZas for the first three
quarters of 1880 compared with those of 1929,
and also the following letter. dated
Haran,i, Oct. Is:--The demand for fine and
superior Sugars is quite animated. and Browns
of that kind have advanced to Il. or even 8.
ais, are now taken quickly at III 1es. The
low and middling quality Sugars are still very
abundant.
| Coffee, none; Molasses scarce at S12 per hid
of 10 gallons.
| Freights. to Europe none. Exchange on the
United States 10 per cent prem; and on London
| 90! a 81 do. IN demand. These are higher rates
than have known paid for four seasons past.
| American Flour 49, Id: Lard 90 a al
There will be some notifications in the tariff for
1851, of which the particulars will not transpire
until the end of November.
We are politically quiet; the tri-colored flag
is now admitted. Ii is said that when the French
Consul applied to the Captain General for per-
mission to display that flag. on board of French
vessels, he received for answer, that there being
no instructions upon the subject from Spain, the
Captain General could neither grant or refuse
such permission. 1t was in consequence imme-
diatel displayed by one or two French vessels,
and now by the whole of them.
The fate of the "Conspirator's" is still invov-
ed in uncertainty. Of there being guilty, mot e
or less, no doubts exist: but doub: if the au-
horities will risk the consequence of their being
brought to execution.
Charleston Courier, Oct. IS.
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The editors of the Baltimore American, have
been favoured by commercial friend, with the
following extract Of letter dated
| '.RIo DE JANEIRo, 9TH Sept
San important change has lately taken place
| in our Custom House. No vessel is allowed to
make entry to discharge, unless her manifest is
atlested by Brazilian Consul; if she enters in
Transit or Fraquia they will not permit her to
ter in full. A meeting took place between our
Consul, Mr.. Wright. the Minister of finance, and
Judge of the Custom House yesterday; the day
after tomorrow we will know the result. Two
American vessels have been ordered out of port,
and not even allowed to employ their funds-the