New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-21
Prom Our Own Correspondent
GRANADA, Wednesday, Nov. !, 1854.

GRANADA, Wednesday, Nov. i, 1854.
Apoearsoees still continue TO indicate CON-
pletc triumph Of the Government over the Revo-
lutiopists, and at no very distant period. On the
29th Sept a severe battle was fought here be-
tween the Goversmen mt troops and the f.csionisss.
Both parties sustained heavy Losses, but the fac
tionists suffered by far the most every way. As
in all previous engagements, they we're forced
10 retire behind their defsnses, leaving many OF
their killed on the field Of battle.
On the 25th Oct, having. as was reported, re-
ceiyed reinforcement of from 400 to 800 men
from Honduras the factionsts made most de.
termined attack upon the Government troops,
with the view Of gaining possession OF the m''n
plaza, which would probably have ended the con-
test, had they been successful. A simultaneous
ssault was made on three sides Of the Govern
ment lines inclosing the plsza-one at the Caurch
Of the Mercede, one at the Church oil San FRAU
cisco, and one on the north side Of the city along
which extends On arroyo, or deep gully, through
which, for more than mile, an army might readily
pass. unobserved by the sentines. The Govern
ment was taken entirely BY surprise, but by the
alacrity of the officers and men, the assailants,
though they fought with desperation, gained not
an ell. On the contrary they were driven back
from each point completely into Sa'teve. The
battle lasted from about IL o'clock NJ. until sun
down. The loss on the part OF the Governme 1t
was t,co killed only, and fifteen wounded. The
factionsts' loss was over one hundred killed, and
twice that number wounded At one point alone
1.-THE Mercede) the dead bodies lay filed one on
another, and a nd told me that he counted
uirtp.si1 in a single heap. The Government troops
were behind barracks where it was impossible to
see them and the enemy's advance presented a
fair aim for their muskets. Among the killed of
the factionists was a young Englishman named
George Usher, holding the rank of Colonel, who
had resided occasionally in this city for the past
three wears, and who had been associated with
Mr.. Scion BOrland's friend, DR.. Sigur, by whom
he was doubtless induced to join the revolution.
On the I4th ult., Gen. Corral sailed from here
with his feet of five schooners and l25 men
TO the Island of Ometepec. Here he found 100
men ready to join him, and sent back schooner
for arms and ammunition for them. 1t is expected
that he will secure San Carlos and the Castillo
Rapids, and then proceed to the conquest OF
Riyas force is On the march from GuanacOsta
and Costa RIGA, under Don Juan Ruiz, to join
him at San COrgj, and their united forces are
deemed ample for the taking of Rivas.
The 30th u!t (San Fruto) was the birthday OF
President ChamorrO. In the evening, splendid
ball was given in honor of the Saint and the Pres-
dent, which was attended by the beauty aud fash
ion of the city, the principal officers OF the army,
&C. MaiOr.Gen. FulgenciO Vega, lady and two
daughters and the families OF the brothers OF the
President, with his own, were among the most
conspicuous of the assembly. At o'clock the
President, attended by his suite, entered the
dancing saloon, the whole company rising to re-
ceive him. and the band playing national air.
Dancing Immediately commenced, the President
leading in waltz with the accomplished ady OF
DIR. Bernbardt for his partner. Polkas, polOn-
aises. GHadrilles, &c, followed, and the dancing
continued up to a late hour of the night. IL was,
altogether, one of the most agreeable and pleasant
occasions of the kind remember to have ever at
tended, and in the whrl OF the giddy dance
war and all it's miseries were for the time forgot
ten.
Last night courers arrived here with the intel
ligence that Gen. GuardiOla, at the head of 800
troops from Guatemala, had reached Truxlllo,
Honduras, to attack Cabanas and to espouse the
cause of the Government of Nicaragua against
Los FaciOsOs." Important news Is also said 10
have been received at the same time from Chi
pandeca and Leon, and something may now be an
ticpated to bring the revolution to an end. For
the past tw months We have been entirely without
bread with the exception of an Indian corn cake
called the "tortilla" There is not a pound OF
-four, nor any kind of foreign provision IN this
city, and our entire subsistence is, as it has long
been. upon the products of the country. What
the natives are TO do the coming season for their
favorite tortilas and "frijoles," without which
they can scarcely exist, is more than can guess.
On the 10Th ult. Gen. Jose Leon Sandoval who
had once held the position of Director OF the state,
and was highly esteemed in private life, died from
apoplexy Every foreigner who has visited Ora
NADIA will remember the uniform kindness of this
simple hearted old gentleman, and bear witness
TO his many noble qualities of head and heart. He
was buried with military honors, followed by
large concourse of citizens. Peace to his ashes.
ADIOS
+. SIT is rumored, this evening, that Gen. Lo-
per- formerly General-in-Chief of Honduras, with
a considerable force was marching against Presi-
dent Cabanas, but cannot ascertain, in the con-
fusion. the whereabouts of either Ii this should
prove to be correct, Nicaragua will soon be in
peace once more, for she may justly charge Hon
duras with her present troubles.
From Our Own Correspondent
GRANADA, Monday, Nov. 20, 1854.
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