The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-02-07

Lima papers 10 the 5th OF January containing adyiees
from Valparaiso TO December Goth, give the following
details OF the late instruction there
Our review OF the last month. in which we described
the situation OF the country, presented gloomy picture
showing that the republic was IN state oil constant lnse-
curty and alarm No the revolution set on foot by the
provinces OF Coqumbo and Conception has been com
pletely terminated appears by the articles OF conven
ton which we publish below.
In the electoral contest of 25th June last candidate
prevailed ia Coqumbo aud Conception different IRON the
who succeeded in the other ten provinces OF The re-
public.
Those localities not content that a majority OF len
against two should determine the choice OF fIeslaeh''
raised the banner OF Instruction 10 accomplish by force
what they could not effect by the ball box
The revolution oil Coquimbo and that Of Conception
having occurred the 9th and 18th OF September the
battalion OF Chacabuco was ordered TO Valparaiso ana
thence proceed by water 10 Serena 10 suppress
the movement But this corps had resolved 10 reyou-
tionize Valparaiso and deliver to General Cruz the
powerful OF this central point OF the republic
providenal presenment OF President Bulnes induced
him, in the morning. Just before the departure OF
the Chacabuco battalion, 10 write TO the commandment
OF that corps, advising him TO exercise Inc utmost vigil
lance over Captain Gonzales. ms letter. sent by
grenade at an unreasonable hour OF the night alarmed
the restless OF Gonzales and precitated and
rendered abortiye a movement which would have m
evtaby insured the complete success oil the revolution
of Cruz.
/ Meanwhile the revoutioniss OF Coqumbo marched
with a strong division towards Aconcagua. They were
already in Petoca near San Felipe which was about 10
declare in favor Of the revolution Posted IN advanla
geous positions, they confidently expected 10 overPower
the forces OF the government and march IN triumph
upon the capal but Providence thwarted Their plans,
gave TO the government troops the victory OF Petoca
and rendered abortive the revolutions OF San Felipe
Decisive combined opporune, aud energetic movements
calculated TO overthrow institutions, were all thwaed
by the invisible and protecting power OF superior hand
which guards the destines OF Chill The victory OF
Longomila achieved on the sih OF December over inc
Bulnes who, on retiring from ohce, (Sepember lS look
the chief command OF The constitutional army has come
10 complete the work. pepetuate peace and consolidate
/ well sIdered institutions
The annexed official documents arrived at the lnten.
dancy OF Valparaiso on the 10th December, forwarded
and signed by the Minister OF the Interior and Foreign
Relations They give official news OF this victory
SANTIAGO, Dec 0, 1851,
! (Half- past o'clock at nighD
Att in the evening dispatches received from the
South, dated o'clock yesterday afternoon, IRON which
appears that that day the army OF General Cruz was
completely routed on The plains OF Longomla HIS cav
airy having been destroyed, part OF his infantry retired
to the houses of Reyes, where they still made some re,
ssance General Bulnes attacked these houses with all
his artillery, having formed his infantry in advance but
beyond the reach OF muske shot when Don fe 1
battle, the house in which the insurgents had taken
refuge bese all Sides and i was expected that
in less than quarter OF hour ii would be reduced
At that date there were than 400 prisoners God
N''SAN '''' ANTONIO vARRAs.
To the ATTENDANT of Valparaiso.
! EIGHT O'CLOCK, p m, 9th instant.
My ESTEEMED FRIEND: Complete victory for the cause
of order. Yesterday the army OF Cruz was entirely
routed, and the peace Of the republic reconquered.
| congratulate you, my friend, with all my heart The
cause which we have embarked in with confidence has
numphed because it is Just and holy-the cause OF the
republic.
! Yours afIectionately,
ANTONIO vARRAS.
On the 18th instant there arrived at this lntendancy the
following communication from the Minister OF the In.
terror Antonio Varas. by which we learn that mntiny
had occurred in the camp OF Gen. Cruz and that IN con-
sequence his forces had dispersed
i SANTIAGO, December H. 1851.
At this moment communications from the army have
been received, copies OF which | enclose showing The
complete destruction oil the forces with which General
ANTONIO vARRAS.
II SANTIAGO, December Ia, 1851
!, The remains OF the army OF Cruz which could have
been surrendered dispersed We already say
''''''''' '''' '''' "''''''' ANTONIO vARRAs
Long live the Republic!
4 TALcA, December I1-l2 at night
ESTEEMED SIR The disastrous war which has brought
many evils upon the country is at length concluded
By The enclosed documents, you will see how the re-
mains of the army OF General Cruz have been dispersed
Ii appears that there danger OF the spark OF
revolution being again kindled in the South. The epub
lie will henceorh begin to breathe the healthful air OF
peace. Receive, Mr., President, the afecionae sauta.
JOSE FRANCISCO CANA, Minister OF War.
President Don MANUEL MoNrr.
The terms of capula,on agreed on between the par
ties are follows;
l. General Jose Maria de la Cruz, for himself and in
the of the individuals under his orders, acknowl-
edges the authority OF the President OF the republic ID
Manuel Mont, and surrenders to General u. Manuel
Bulnes the military forces now at his disposal.
General Cruz promises TO give orders Tor al armed
parties existing IN opposition TO the established au-
thoes 10 cease hostilites within eight days for the
provinces OF Conception TO Cochagua inc usye and IN
fifteen days for the rest OF the republic, the days 10 be
reckoned from the date OF the ratification oil this conven.
ton.
g. General Bulnes receives the military placed under
his orders by Gen Cruz 10 the grade which had been
ferred on them by the general government and assures
them that they will not be prosecuted for political offences
committed since the LIST OF September last and, with
the understanding that there shall be speedy and general
paccaton OF the republic he offers TO endeayor TO oh.
tain from the supreme government an amnesty IN favor
OF the persons who find themselves compromised by the
political events which have occurred in the country
Until such amnesty shall be issued, Gen. Bunes, con-
WINGED OF the benevolent intentions oil the government
promises also to issue instructions TO the guheTnaiora
authorities that they may not modest the individuals who
have taken part in the revolution, and who may show
{ themselves disposed to render them obedience.
A. General Bulnes will direct the mode and form oil
verifying the surrender OF the troops, &c-deached par
ties who may be placed under his orders and TO then
General Cruz shall Immediately give notice OF what J;
stipulated in the present convention Tor their iulhment
s. This convention shall be ratified, and the ratifca
tons exchanged by the respective generals within the
term of twenty hours which expires at eight in the
ing of the 18th inst, unless something special shall pre-
vent in which seasonable notice shall be given BY
the contracting parties. - -
Cor General CRUZ
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