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

our OOrrcSpCnNcNCcs
MoULE, (CHILE) December %, 1851.
Visits to Yarious Places in Chiie-Ihc Recent
-4ttmqttd Reuol,aion-Ihe Terrible Battle On.
ConsuL at Iaicahuana.,
Since my arrival in the Golden Gate, have
been travelling over this beautiful yet distracted
country. From Valparaiso, l went to Santiago;
after spending few days there, turned my course
south, and passed through that beautiful valley,
lying between the capital AMI the city of Concep-
cion. After spending few days at Conception, |
returned to CHILEAN, and thence to this place.
| AS Chile is at this time attra.ting som, atten-
ton in the world, will give you brief account OF
the civil war that is cursiog this country it's
causes, &c, &c.
| No doubt but you arc familiar with the circum-
stances Of the revolution in April last In the
latter part of July last, Cruz left the capital and
embarked at Valparaiso, ior Iacahuana. Upon
lis arrival IN Ialcahuana, be proceeded to Coucep
cion, where he addressed the people from the por
tico of bis own house, telling them that the day
Was nigh at hand when they should be free. He
then retired to his estate, and all was quet until
the appointed day arrived, when Chile, from tle
extreme south to the borders OF Bolivia, was in q
! state Of excitement and confusion. The steamer
| Vulcan, which carried the mail from Valparaiso
to Tales hUaIa, arrived in tho latter port ON the
day ice revolution broke out, bringing the news
| that Mont had taken his seat as President. The
steamer was seized by the revolving party--the
officers and creJ sent ca shore, and en- armed force
| placed board the vessel ALI the authorities in
the Iroyiucc of CouceTc.cn we're deposed, from the
| lntci dep;e to the watchmen OF the cities. The
| VLlcaI vas then armed vessel Of war, id
PREPARATIONS made 10; general hostlities. The
people jh Coquimbo having succeeded in overthrow.
ing the government IN that PROVINCE sent the little
steau er Faetiy to Talcshuala, to bear the
| idings vt their success TO their brethren there
| hen 10 drew near the port of Talcaauana, a
shot wac fred from one Of the batteries, across her
h.aNu h.r ant 1E .sL
cIaz" and from tho forts and city one loud
/ hu2zG told the enthusiasm that warmed the hearts
of their friends in the south The revolutionary
party then set about raising an army, and
| IN less than six weeks, Cruz had about five
thousand men in the field. The government at this
time was busily employee keeping psss ssion Of San.
tiago ard Valparaiso, and Strengthening their
forces at Coqsimbo, and also raising an army to
quell tho rebellion in the sonta. The govern mens
also sent an to the south, by the name of 4 Iu-
| ga, to rsise a force among the Arancana and
| Puelche Indians. Luniga had succeeded in enlist
! ing about three hun6re Indians, when Aemp arte,
one Of the leading spirits Of the revolution made d
decent upon Zuaigs-sook him By surprse-klled
him and his three SONS, cut of their heads and
| stuck them upon poles, and bought over the very
Indians ne had enlisted, and sent them forward
against the government. In tho meantime, reYo-
luton broke on! in Valparaiso, and if tho mob had
| had leader, the government would unqgestionaply
have been overhrown in that city; bat az they had
| no egdcr, they were soon dispersed. In Coauinbo
| the government made repeated ate mpts to put
| down the rebellion, but without success.
| After the two armies We're equipped, General
Bulnes, in command of the government troops,
marched south, and General Cruz, in command
of his forces, marched to the north, to meet him.
On theSth Of the present month, the two armies
met near the river Moule, and after the ist shots
were discharged, they rushed forward. and with
sword ard bayonet dreadful slaughter ensued
The ru nber estimated as being killed, varies from
! fifteen hundred to five thousand souls From the
best information, we are led TO believe that both
armies we're pretty well whipped and at the Same
/ tine both claimed the victory In Santiago and
ValpaTaifo there was great rejoicing over the sue
/ cess Of the government troo ps-ringing of bels
firing Of eannons, &c., Sc; while IN Conception
ard Iaicehuann. the same demonstrations Of JOY
took place in honor Of the success Of the revolution
cry srmy. But think it is evident now that the
fighting has ceased. Negotiationsh shave been enter
ca into, whereby the soldiery of the revolutionary
army return quietly to their duty under the GO
en, while bsir leaders are paid we'll to with
draw tina contest. Such is tho END Of this ingtcri
Gus war.
Icannot close this letter withc nj mentioning the
name OF our worthy Consul at Talcahuana, Mr..
EcEel His untirrg cal for tho rights and lutte
rests II has country mcn-his many acts Of humani-
~ to those whom be has found in distress as well
az bis moderation on all questions where the n,e
rests Of tho citizens of the United States conaics
with those CT the citizens of Che-haye won the
tiglost respect end esteem from all whe know him.
On my arrival al Quito YOU shall hear again
hom Ion
FuRrnEN EEws CanI.--The Newburyport
Htaia has additional from Chilli After speak.
lag oi the gre at battle of the stn Of Dec wOcn
tie n6urgepts def-sted aud peace restored
southern part Ct the country proceeds TO give extracts
Of letters from gentleman ~ Nerbuyport Fesi3elt ia
Chill which show That quiet is BY means fully
stored
a letter cated copiapo Dec 30 ,sys
On The IrG8y p,eYieus. attack had been made
upon that city ~ DE rebel troops Who succeeded Ia
ovtriuinire Ire tSsupg poverumsue aud had celebrated
tie occefoI by Iumnatuns and b5netres The railroad
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