The New York herald., 1851-12-25

November, bsswssn the forces Of Munos, and those
q ssyc Ss .S RsgTN:.s.S .sdss Ger. Ohs2sTs, =
in which the former, With force Of one bundled
men, among whom were ten American mounted
volunteers, routed the other party, consisting Of
some fosr hundred men. Munozs force, lost one
horse, and had one man wounded. OF the govern
ment troops. there were some fifteen or more
killed. On the 9th, Fix hundred volunteer troops,
from Honduras, joined the government troops,
rson Of but sy men The latter fought tiiI four our
teen fifteen were killed. and then refreshed This
accession force proceeded to Reslejo next day. and
took possession Up to the 4th inst., Munoz vas
seven hundred troops, the government force having
possession ofevsry important point in the country,
except Leon.
The government General Chomorro had ssme
eight or nine hundred troops, besides the Honduras
volunteers at Granada. The only place of impor-
tsBce in the whole country not occupied by troops,
is Chichigalpis, city of some TO- 600 inhabitants:
Mun0s is very much blamed BY some Of his
rote; but his reason for his course are all
good and sufficient. He feared to sacrifice
the lives Of his men in an unequal contest.
He is never reckless Of the lives of his men.
the driving of the troops of Gen. Chomorro, was
thought to be gaining great point, and 80 1t will
be, if rightly improved despite the apparent fault
is to be placed in the ability of Munoz, to do
every thing that can be done with the force he has
There seems to be but little probability of the
success of Munoz, except there be some sort Of COM
promise made, as he is evidently hemmed in on
every side and almost all the inhabitants of Leon
have left the cty-some for Tigre Island others for
other points of safety-the wealthy with their va
lua6les the poor with large portion Of provisions
i'm becle Montenegro being their executive, and
their seat of government at Grenada. They have
many powerful wealthy and liberal supporters, and
-
The leader of their army, too, is man Of bravery
and ambition, though he has not the force, the
talents or the experience of Munez. But the gone
raj Who commands the auxiliary force, Waddeola, is
Lopez stamp in general characteristics whose supe
rior tact, in the selection and arrangement of his
troops and unlimited severity OF discipline, render
him almost impregnsble and irresistible
The Munox party is under the direotorship Of
Albunza, who is an able man, and their adherents
generally united and harmonious; but they have
not the resources necessary for carrying the re-
sn M1s9s
with great difficulty afforded their rations, and
to receive, beside. dime per day, which is :" on
tick" Messrs. Manning and Foster, and Mr.
Thomas Glinter, who are the most influential
foreigners, and have a greater amount of moneyed
facilities than any other parties have assisted him
somewhat. Should hs fail, their influence would
ensure him . tolerable compromise; but if there
were much chance Of his success, think he might
readily obtain more assistance from them. He has
now, what has never before been known in that
country, several ue cannon, and skillful French
man to manage them.
Munoz is very popular with foreigners, for he is
gentleman, soldier aud a man-has travelled suf-
fcienty in foreign countries appreciate the needs
OF his ows, and he wishes heartily her welfare. He
is opposed to the Vanderbilt monopoly.
The American residents in Nicaragua, including
Mr.. Kerr, the United States Charge, continue to
participate earnestly in the revolutionary move
ment. Almost all side with Munoz. If however,
they do not manage better than in the Mclean
movement at San Juan for which they were con-
siderable time preparing, they will not accomplish
much.
Several with whom am personally acquainted,
have planned various ways Of assisting Munoz and
sggrandizing themselves; but the want of unanm-
ity and sufficient monetary resources has broken
up every plan thus far. Mr.. Kerr has been very
active in exciting his co untrymen in the most i'm
proper manner, considering the position he holds
t s true, he has never been received or accredited
as Charge, rumors to the contrary notwithstanding.
The fact is he sent in his dispatches TO the govern
ment just before Pineds was deposed from the di-
rectorship. Sr. Pineda could not very well ac.
knowledge Mr.. Kerr, as he and two Of his depart
ment secretaries were packed upon mules, but q
few hours after receipt Of his papers, and sent of
from the seat OF government. Every source Of in
formation but ADDS fresh confirmation to the state
ments have made Surely, such state Of things
cannot last long. Immediate and extensive i'm
provement must be made, or the route is efectualy
killed. In my notice of "City Items," have
fore closing The person, whom your readers will
remember TO have swindled the poor people who
took psfssge On the bark Undine whea up for San
Francisco, III september last, from this port, was
publicly beaten by two Of the sufferers few even
ngs slice. There are others in this city, who have
been compelled TO labor increasingly and severely
from the time of the fraud, who then had plenty Of
money for reasonable fare, and have not yet been
able TO opportunity o. leaving though the
said person alluded to has been avorng by hard
labor recently, 10 get an honest living to eli ap-
Iearances he will be compelled to leave, if he does
not actually lose his life in the attempt Justice
viii be meted out at some time to every transgres
sor.
A writer in the last Ei Pdraneno gives very
lsugbable description Of visit to and upon the
Pspsma Railroa d. or rather that portion which is
completed. He assures the reader that they who
suppose the engine and ears run upon separate
tracks, are very much mistaken. In many other
items he presents picture Of ignorance ON the part
of the inhabitants OF the Isthmus really amusing
to foreigner.