The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-02-24
THE GILLIAN REVOLUTION,
Our Valparaiso Correspondence.

tie CT the ttdthS OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Gn1
1reotg Commodore Nc Ca,ley and his Squqdron
--I,urcaing Correspondence-The Ladies of the
CJ,tee FamifytoMe dmertcdns- Commerce Trade,
&c &c.
] have only time, by the steamer which leaves
to day, to advise you that the civil which has
agitated this young republic for the past four
months, has happily been brought to final issue
On the 9Th, the two hostile Inies met on the fer
the plains Of Longamile, lying between the rivers
Nabia and Moule, when one 0 the most sanguinary
battles kno w in modern warfare was fought. We
have, yet, no detailed official account OF the Gu.
gagement but eye witnesses report the fighting 10
have been desperate and daring in the extreme,
leaving on The field 4 600 men killed and wounded
cut Of combined force Of 5000 strong. One entire
regiment is said to havo been cut to pieces-not
man surviving the fgnt. This slaughter was
mostly effected at the point of the bayonet From
the best information have, the loss on both sides
seems 10 have been nearly equal; but Gen. Cruz,
after maintaining his position for ten hours, re.
treated short distance, leaving the 60 yernment
forces II possession OF the field, and claiming tho
victory.
Satisfied with one day Of carnage and death, the
beibgerent generals afterwards entered on the
more seaside AID agreeable employment Of nego-
tiatlng tor ptace, which ended in concessions and
lists all they demanded MISUNDERSTANDING Cruz to
his rank position in the army, and thus for the
pr sent, a. least shesthing the sword, and terminal
ikg this domestic quarrel The details the com.
premise have yet been ade known to the public,
but probably viii be rs soon as 1t is ratified by tho
President at Sastago. News Of the cessation Of
hostities was greeted here by all the lovers of law
and order With much rejoicing, and celebrated by
iluniL atitLs, music, Sc.
GomnocCre McCauly aad his squa iron have been
active ard ecit OF in afording all necessary protec
tion aud safety 10 American citizens and property
on this coast, during these times Of exciting dan
ser--Lis entire being emiaently neutral
anc Conservative, re fl ctirg credit his flag and
country, ard calling forth the appreciation and
admiration OF both natives and foreigners, rs
an evidence Of which, | enclose you for pub
location copies of several letters addressed to him
and Captain Magr uder, commanding the st. Marys,
which have been published here and may be inter
estirg to your readers in national point of view.
also send you the translation of card addressed
ed to the officers of the frigate Rari5an, which
appeared Ill the Mu'Cn,l0 of this city, from the
pen Of two distinguished and beautiful Spanish
ladies' who, owing to their great political Influence
and svowed revolutionary sympathies, were inish-
cd by the governor from the city, and seeking pro-
lection under the "stars and STRIPES" for a few
days, were most Hospitality ltertaned by tho gal
for itself, and is beautiful tribute of gratitude to
cur conutrymen.
The St Marys now at this port. will sail in
few days for China and thence to the United States
takes command Of the Rar.an, which also sails in
day or two for Callao and California The store
ship Lexington arrived on the Itch, 40 days fro
New York, and will proceed Immediately to san
Francisco, taking Lieut.. j. Z. Carter, passenger,
who is ordered to the command Of the propeller
Massituless.
The whale ship Daniel Webster, out - months,
with 800 barrels OF ell put IN a. this port f,r sup
plies, ard has sailed for home. The barnstabls, 7
mon,hs cut, with SO barrels Of OIL also put ia for
supplies, and has again sailed.
The exports Of Chile aour to California for the
last quarter Of the present year, are oaly thirty
thousand bags (20O lbs J. az nst one hundred and
fifty thousand bags for the corresponding quarter
oflast year. Holders are sill asking SS5 to 50 for
the best brands, bat prices must materially de,ne
as soon as the new crops come in Business has not
yet its -cnted activity, but, win the reura
Of peace. there is already signs Of returning
activity in commerce. Annexed you have = list OF
all the American bottoms in this port up to this
date. SANTIAGO.
MARR1ED-At Tale ahuano Pass a Min, Daosen
Pheng, u. S ~, to the beaatiful Senorita Dona
Excavation lrisuez daughter Of SsIor Don Man
uel lrigueg. Minisuo oe adueua dc Tal,ahualo.
-Viye Chill! Vive Anesica1a!!
The AMERICAN MERCHANTS IN VALPARAISO TO
COM. McAuLy.
y.lp.n.rso Nov 81 1851
SR--The undersigned, American unegchsnt, e.sab.
Eshsd in this port, beg leave respectfully call
attentn to e agisaed state If the poics
country. IL two provinces Il Stich civil Is
rsgirg 70 RE great peIn Of foreign Interests
Acknowledging as we most gra efoy DO the pross,sian
which the naval ferce under our eomsntnA has eyer
been ready to afford since trouble. broke ou.
ard especially thankful for the prom p,isude
with which you cane TO aid On the evening OF tie
Ieth uino When an alarming riot in ths city psced in
imminent danger our Ter.cns as well properly
wait upon you With she expression OF conviction
that your presence here whilst there unfortunate civil
Discussions continue, Is highly e.eual and necessary
for tie protec lion OF American citizens and American
commences end we ectfully solicit that you Will be
pleased rot 10 withdraw the force under your command
from our wsters until peace and coed erder be estab
We have the honor to be sic
Your obliged and most obe5ient &c.
ALsop & co. GEO. II. BOWEN
GEO HoBsoN, RUSSELL LoRING,
FRED. II GRUNING 6 co, O p nEMENwAY,
Henry Sf y. WARD, cHi CHARLES h hoN55.v,
MICKLE & co, A. HEuENwAY s. CO.,
j. v. sLEhMIC, WI. IL VINCENT,
NJ De BeRDEa, JOHN G. COFFIN
WILLIAM BARTLETT, EDWARD MICKLE,
EDWARD LORING. Il. v ULEEMANN,
WI. II. SMELLING, F. ID. ATHERf0N,
EDW. W. SART0hI, II A RICHARDSON & co.
ALFRED WARD, JOHN BROWN,
GEO J. FOSTER, WIN. WHEELTRIaHr
TO Com. O $ McCAuIvy, Com in Chief
U. 5 Naval Forces il the Pacific.
TIE AMERICANS At CONCEPTION, oHrLI-To GAIT.
MAoRUDER, OF THE ST. MARYs.
CoScrrTIoH, CHiLi, Dec 1851,
siR--we. the undersigned citizens IL the United
stste' resdept in this city and is vicinity, beg leave
to ha you herewith letter Of thanks 10 the
manding ocer OK the naval forces this station for
having cent so opportuney vefsel Of to the port
Of Tscshusno tor the protection Of the lives and pro-
perry Of his fellow citizens during the troubles Thch
lave agtatd shis part Of the couty for nearly three
months.
the letter referred TO- We hsvo expressed 10 that
officer the high entertain q The gentlemanly
ard Find manner In which have iuinea the mission
with which you charged; but notwithstanding, we
cannot allow you 10 depart without repeating the
10 yourself 1T the tins occurring you thRt
slal ever bear 70 grateful sEce ySu kndne's
aud readiness to snid eYsy assistance tsat might be
Iequrtd.