Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-04-19
ADDITIONAL. NEWS FROM x,c.p,or.

ADDiIloNAL NkWS fROM A.
The following version OF the affair between the Costa
Rcans and Walkers troops, copy from a New York
paper;
Col Schlesnger the head Of three hundred troops
surprised In his rear by one thousand Costa Rica
troops with three pieces Of field artillery open
about eighteen miles IRON Gnancartehe
ston short distance and will be able sustain himself
until reinforced from headquarters One hundred Of his
missing supposed have been taken prisoners
Fifteen had arrived Virgin Bay aud reported above
also that the troops unwilling longer
under Col. Sches-inger.
The Costa Rica forces under command Of Gen.
Mors.
The steamer Cortes from San Francisco va. expected
at San Juan dc. Sur, and orders had been lett for her
land her passengers Panama General Walker had re-
moved his headquarters tn Rivas aud thu officers the
Cvil Department located at Leon. Granada is now
garrisoned by but company, under command Capt
fsrnum, Lieut. Col Piper acting Governor OF the
city.
Coils Fry and Skerrctt ordered to re-enforce Col
Schessinger with full regiments, at once.
Gen. Walker had been serousl, ill., confined TO his bed
but rapidly recovering aud would take the field
in person against the Costa Rca army LII probable that
there will be revolution in Costa Rics owing the ex-
pulsion and persecution of influential citizen Of Costa
Rica by the commanding general Of that army.
The following documents translated from the official
papers OF San Jose
REruHLrc or Cosr, RicA HEApouARrsRs }
LBERI,, Thursday, March 20, 1886. !
10 HIS Erceiie"ey the President Of the Repn6Ie:
IoR EXCELLEScY: l have the honor to inform YOU
that o'clock this afternoon met with and routed
completely 400 busters which had taken possession of
this hacienda, and had established themselves behind th.
many stone fences Which exist here.
Our army fought with much valor and aton
that the attack did not last fourteen minutes
We have to mourn the loss OF five six excellent
officers aud various soldiers As tranquility Is
stored, shall communicate Excelency the details
OF this glorious action. well the conduct the OIL
GERS who have most distinguished themselves.
have the honor To subscribe myself
Your obcdieut servant,
JOSE JOAQUIN MORA.
F. 81 am at present occupied in the pursuit of the
hhbusers 81 that not may escape. As this place
does offer either convenience or water intend TO
march the troops back Peon 10 o'clock morrow
morning
The Ca""d"der-iH-C hi.f cfe Republic Of Costa Rica.
HEADeUAHrERs, LIsERIA, Friday, March 81 1856
10 the uiHistcr Of car:
SIN 1t is o'clock OF the afternoon but no detailed
account has arrived OF the triumph Of against
those foreign invaders and which the adoincd comnu-
nicaons refer The assault of the hacienda
"A splendid military portion, elevated aud surrounded by
walls Of ia all its eXtent-has been glorious for
army. Such opinion form from information which,
though official, be relied upon. The attack
rapid aud instantaneous the soldiers throwing themselves
the dbusters, who took refuge in the houses and
between the stone fences discharge fire and
then the bayonet ia close combat Fourteen minutes had
scarcely PASSED when the enemy, Ion in number,
living the surrounding woods terrified ~thout aniinu
milton, almost cad with hiist with hopes finding
water qucnch their thirst within leagues distance
aud that toward the direction occupied by iorcesu,t
aud pursued by valiant soldiers whose only thirst
tn destroy the enemy entirely The field is strrwed with
the dea others wandering wounded through the for
est twelve have been taken prsoneTs on all sides they
surrounded and searched Tor by the ve hundred Costa
Rcans who entered into action, united with psr OF other
divisions which have arrived
Such il the glorious result which the brave defenders of
Central America have obtained. In comparison with the
great physical aud moral result OF this victory. loss
has small. sixteen killed aud Wound,d-ala-
though sortowful
The honorable, valiant and loyal Capt Jose Martin Gu
errrz, Capt Manuel Quro, and Licuts Jlsto Castro and
Manuel Rojn glorious DEATH well twelve SOL
dicrr, whose names are not vet known.
Ia celebrating this triumph, in which all officers and
soldiers have given nnumcrhe proofs at valor,
but moan the loss oi many braves.
BE pleased to make this known their families il is
some consolation under such affection know they have
deserved well of their country well mrrited the
teas and admiration Of their worthy chief and compa,-
ions.
May God preserve you. RAFAEL MORA
Private letters state that the President and his ann,
embarked To Punta Arenas. Before his departure the
eign residents gave him public entertainment The
troops ia the highest spirits aud well armed Con-
siderable disappointment felt OF Guscina
Ia not evncug energy in coming the aid OF Costa
Rca.
All kinds of rumors current aud it difficult
arrive at the truth.
An express that arrived PutA Arenas on the 26th
states that 90 OF Walkers found dead and 9th
supposed Ia have perished in the woods Nine.
teen prisoners tried by martial and shot.
The cholera and yellow fever said to rage in Nj
caragua, committing great among the natives and
Walkers army.
CALtFoRNIA IrENs-There il great complaint in Cali.
iorna of dry weather which seriously affects the miners
and the crops Gold dust however continues To reach
san Francisco a considerable amount miners are sup
piled with water 10y artificial means
Very little doing in real estate san Francisco Loans
merchandise being negotiated at per cent a a
minimum, and on real eatac at l4a2
During the two weeks previous the sailing of the
steamer large clipper fleet entered the harbor Of san
L., .u.tfh Il.