New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-12-14
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of Decembe! 81, publishes the following paT;icu-
lars of the engagements between the Mexcans
and Yucatanese before Campeacby:
The Mexican army, aboui 1000 strong, had en-
csmped in the Immediate vicinity Of the town, the
SQUADRON at the same time maintaining an impos-
ing show of blockade.
General Imam, from the west, had arrived with
about $50 of his untutored friends and followers,
and desired the Governor to point out the enemy,
as they came TO tight, and could not remain in in
doence. The appearance of these natives was
unique and interesting, even to the Yucatecos.-
They were naked to the waist, except the belts and
buckers of armament which was siung on them;
and from the waist to the mid-hgh, sort of mo
dern circus apparel comprised their costume. ln
addition, each carried his own provisions strung
over his shoulder When they first arrived, the
Governor requested them to sccep, of certain quar-
ters and rest couple OF days after their tedious
march--their reply was, that they came TO tight,
and they must find the enemy, if there was one or
they would return. This was on The evening OF the
Hth-on the next day morning, the whole Mexl.
can force approached the city. On this being ksown
The brave and accomplished chief Imam, who is
only 50 years Of age, as we learn,) sounded his
horn, and the natives Of Palan9ue and the region
round about, rushed upon the invaders. About
$50 adhered their leader in a body, the others
fought on their own hook at random The resul,
was the Mexicans were astonished, dismayed and
fell back. The chief, Imam, slew 81. whose bodies
he exhibited, and broug ht away TWO pieces ofcan-
non, which were deposited in Campeachy as a
trophy Of his victory In the engagement, Gen.
Imam had fifteen of his brave fellows killed, and
four wounded The movement was preconccrted
attack Icy land and sea The Mexican squadron
c4nnonsdad during the whole morning The Yucca
lecos had six gun boats lying under the forts whcf
answered the salutes Of the assaants. The
steamer Guadaloupe was unable to reach the shore
with her Paxhan shot, but one of the Yucatan Gun
boats, more fortunate, enabled TO reach her
with an 10 FOUNDER and carry of her nose.
When the Mexican General summoned Cam
peachy TO surrender at discretion, stating his over
whemng force, the Campeachanos hoistcd
bloody flag in defiance their only answer. ur
10 the 22d there had been no further attack on
Campeachy. The enemy appeared to be dsmayet
and they had good cause for hestating al least,
as they were losing many daily by desertion, as
we'll as by disease; and were, moreover suffering
considerably for necessary provisions
1t was otherwise in Campeachy. All were in
The highest sprits-certain of complete victory in
the end-provisions We're abundant-and
evidence, we were informed that when Gen. lnman
arrived, several beeyes were slaughtered and bar
bacued in the finest style, in honor of their brave
guests The Mexican soldiers have shown them.
selves brutal on several occasions since they landed
At Champion, for instance, they outraged Span
ish family residing there The Spanish Consul
went to the Mexican Commander and remonstra
ted, but could obtaia satisfaction, and it
derstood he sent special messenger to Havana
announcing the outrage.
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