The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-10

BY an arrival from buenos Ayres, have received
letter from our correspondent giving full particulars OF
the late battle at Corenes imperfect report of which
has already appeared:
Correspondence of the Tribunel
BUEsos AYREs, December H. 1871.
GENTLEMEN; Having opportunity finally hasten to
OF affairs in this unquet republic. The factions
which have existed for me in the province of Cor
expect for a short time at least, tranquil state
affairs There is doubt OF the complete victory
Obtained by Gen Urquiza Madaraga, and the ohe
rebel chietans Courers reached here few days ago
bringing full account of the fight as well as the oiicia
dispatches which, however, have not yet been published
have obtained the following particulars of this mpor
tan victory from eyewitness and they may therefore
be relied The troops OF Urquza, in their march to
ward Correntes displayed wonderful endurance under the
hardships they obliged to encounter The distance
OF near 500 miles completed in about 40 days thel
leading them waste, sandy plains and through
broad and swollen rivers, which they were obliged TO ford
Fart Of their Journey lay along The borders OF the Graz
irving in the neighborhood of Correnes, they found thai
the rebel chiefs had established themselves the PoerC
de Vnces about lao miles from the capital, the eastern
side of the Parana Their forces amounted TO between
nence had been by digging deep diiches and
forming heavy entertainments, defended by IL pieces Of
artillery.
march, General Urquiza Immediately, arriving at
the Poreo de ynGss .ne order iof ,9mng ,ne enc
attacked the entertainments with great gaany, which
in short time were carried with the entire capture OF Ma
dariagas infantry and artillery ammunition, baggage,
horses &c. The enemys cavalry was completely cut
to pieces. Their loss said to be nearly thousand kill
ed and wounded Urquzas loss, the contrary, less
than a hundred.
After this victory, it remains be whether the con
quest Paraguay part of the plan OF Rosas The con-
querng army is the borders OIL that province
flushed with success and such movement couid scarcely
result otherwise than in the defeat OF the small orce winch
Paraguay could bring the field But the government
of La Plata has dscaimed such lntentlon an9 IL Is e
opinion of many unprecedented persons here that hosa WI
be content with the total defeat OF the rebel army
course the city full of of all kinds but nave
confined my self a statement oil facts; l learn
Also from reliable source, that Immediately aile e VIC
the Legislature OF the province. e.
This city has presented unusually gay appearance io
several days past account of the festivities IN eeeba
ton of the welcome intelligence On TUESDAY, uie ifth
awakened by the sound OF cannon ana ine
bells which continued at intervals throughout Inc
day. and night the principal streets were spiendd
illuminated. Streames waved from the Dacohies ana
tops and the darkeyed senoras and senorias
peared the windows in HOLIDAY costume The day lot
lowing large procession OF citizens, accompanied py
bands discoursing triumphant music, proceeded 10 Inc
residence Rosas, offer, in his absence their cograt
ulaons to his daughter Manueta. The magnificent
gardens attached the governors palace thrown
open to the public by her command and spenddly ilu
minated in the evening The people gave themselves up
without joyful feeling inspired by the occa
sion.
sincerely hope that will soon be restored to quie
and security In the meantime, if anything of importance
occurs will apprize OF it by the earliest opportunity
Yours truly, $. ID. r..