New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-03-09

BY AN arrival from Bucnos Ayres, we have re
ccivod n letter from our correspondent, giving foil
particulars OF the late battle at Corrlentes an i'm
perfect report Of which has already appeared
Correspondence OF The Tribune
BUENos AYBEs. Dec II. lsl7.
GrNrLrNES Having aD opportunity. finally, hasten
send you Intelligence Of importance. regarding
ihe state Of affairs this unquet Republic The factions
which have existed Tor time In the province Of Cor
rlones. length temporarily subiucd and W. may
expect Cor short sine al least, more tranquil state o.
Affairs There Is now no doubt Of the complete victory
obtained by Gen. Urqgza Malsriaga ana the othe
rebel ch eiiaus Couiers reached here few days ago
bringing full account n the hsh. as well as The Official
Dispatches which however have not yet been published
Ihlve obtained the following particulars Of this mpor
tan, victory from eyewitness. ana they may therefore
be relied on The troops Of UrqulTa, 10 their march to
ward Coren'es displayed wonderful endurance under tie
hardshlps they Obliged 20 encounter. The distance
OF near 500 miles completed In sbou, 40 days. their
route leading them waste sandy plains AMI through
broad and swollen which they obliged 20 ford
Part Of their Journey lay along the borders Of tho Grap
Chaco desert extending nearly TO the Andes Ar
irving in the neghborhord Of Corentes they found that
the rebel chiefs had established themselves al The
Po,rero de ynces about I40 miles from the capital,
the eastern side Of the Psrana Their forces amounted TO
between four and FIVE thousand, and their position
l,fv eminence had been strengthened by digging deep
dtches and forming heavy embankment, defended BY ~
pieces OF artillery.
Notwithstanding the fatigue Of his troops AFTER their
toilsome march Gen Urqulza Immediately arriving at
the Porero De yuce gave the order FOR sormng the enc
mys stronghold Tie soldiers responded with enthusiasm,
and attacked tho entertainments with great gaAntry,
which In short time were carried with the entire capture
Of Madarlagas infantry and artillery. ammunition bag
gage horses &C. The enemy's cavalry were completely
cut to pieces Their is said to be nearly thousand
killed and wounded. UrQuzas loss, the contrary, was
less than a hundred.
After this victory, remains TO be whether the
conquest Paraguay part Of the plan Of Rosas The
conquerng army the borders Of that Province
flushed with success, and such movement could scarcely
result otherwise than 10 the defeat Of the small force
which Paraguay could bring into the field. But the Gov
eminent Of la Plata has discamed such inteEton, and
II is the opinion Of many unparalleled persons here that
Rosss will be- content with tho total defeat Of the rsbe
army OF course. the city full Of Of all kinds
but have confined myself correct statement of facts
learn also from reliable source, that Immediately after
the victory OF Urquza. Col yirasoro was elected Gov
ernor by the Legislature Of the Province.
This city has presented an unusually gay appearance
for several days past account Of the festivities m cee
bration Of the welcome intelligence On Tuesday the ith
we were awakened by the sound Of and the ring
ing Of BELLS which continued at Intervals throughout
the day. and al night the principal streets were spenddy
Illuminated. Stresmers waved FROM the balconies and
houseOps and the dark eyed Senoras and Senortss a
pearei AZ the windows in holiday costume The day ioi
lowing a large procession Of citizens, accompanied by
bands dlscoursng triumphant music, proceeded II the
residence of Rosa 10 eer I'm his absence their eongrat
ulations TO his daughter Mannelits The magnificent
gardens attached the Governors palace were thrown
open 10 the public by her command, and spenddy lu
minated IN the evening The people themselves ~
without restraint oys feeling inspired by the oc
casiOn.
sincerely hope that matters will soon be restored TO
quiet and security. In the meantime, If anything oi I'm
portance occurs will apprise you Of II by the earliest op
portunlty Yours truly, :. d. r.