New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-22
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY JANUARY %, 1851.

when they were greeted by volley from the rob-
bers which was returned at random as owing TO
the density of the underground but little precision
of aim could be obtained. The pursuing party
boldly pushed on, and after exchanging one or
more voeys, the robbers finding themselves in
tight place took to flight leaving what they had
with them of their i'll gotten gains on the ground.
On coming to this spot, the pursuers discovered
traces of blood and following the trail, they pre-
sentlv came upon powerful negro fellow, whose
thigh had been completely shattered by musket
ball He was immediste y recognized as lei
low who arrived here from Lima on the recent
trip oftbe steamship Chill. About this spot were
found nine cannsters of the gold duss. Leaving
r. strong guard with the negro, and with orders TO
shoot him if any rescue were attempted, Mr.. Mel
sons party started 20 return TO GuyabaL
On reaching the Gusysbal, it was found that
Senior Arias who had two soldiers with him, and
u bo had returned in advance OF the main party,
had discovered half mule load, consisting OF
three boxes of gold, buried near small brook.
After sending back hammock IN which 70 con-
vey the wounded prisoner TO town, the expedition
again set out in search Of more gold and robbers.
Near TO where Senior Arias had discovered the
half mule load the balance was found, sunk IN a
pool of muddy water
A detachment of the soldiers, under command
of Capt Baily, accompanied by Mr.. Nc w they,
continued the search until night, when they en-
9heir explorations they came TO ranch where
they stopped to procure a cup OF coffee while
waiting for which Mr. McWithey discovered two
men in the bushes. Instantly giving the alarm,
he commanded the two men TO stand, and as MS
orders were seconded by the whole military force
present covering the two men with their loaded
and cooked muskets, they bad no other alternative
but to surrender. They proved to be two Chilians,
one white and the other Of Indian blood. The lat
ter confessed that they two were OF the band, and
that the negro who had been shot and captured
was their Captain; that there were ten In the
band which comprised only Chilians and Peru
vians-no Americans being among them. The
two prisoners were secured and sent IN 70 IOWA.
and committed to prison.
Upon the different parties again meeting a. the
Guayabal. it was found that all the gold, with the
exception only four or five thousand dollars had
been recovered-and that three OF the robbers had
been captured. One other OF the band was known
to be wounded by one of the shots tired by MI
Paredes and it was determined that While the
majority of the party should return to town, de-
tachment the soldiers should next day resume
and continue the search for the apprehension OF
the whole band.
On Wednesday morning, the man shot by Pa
redes made bis appearance at ranch for the pur
pose OF getting something to eat, as wen as 20
have bis wounds dressed. The owner OF the rancn
immediately made prisoner of him, and mounting
him ON amule and securing him brought him, into
town and delivered him up to the authorities.
These are the main facts of the whole affair
The excitement in our city during Monday even
ing and the whole of Tuesday can be better
imagined than described.
We must draw attention and give credit to the
officers and soldiers, who so promptly equipped
and reported themselves ready for duty. They
behaved well, and we are pleased to learn that
Messrs. T., N. & Co, in appreciation of their SER
vices, have presented to each OF the Privates
purse of $50. .aor
The wounded negro, who was eHPssIin Oh b;s
wound is being attended to We are informed
that he has been condemned to be shot in very
short time, and that the other two prisoners are
10 be confined in the chaingang for life.