Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-02-25

bic, will yet drive the invaders Of Nicara-
qua from her soil:
Especial Correspondence Ct the Picayune.i
SAN JUAN DEL NoKrE, Feb. II, 1857
Eusnts of the San Juan Riper-The steamship
Texas, from New Orleans, arrived at San Juan on
she 4th inst. As soon she came 10 anchor, the
little river steamer Rescue came alongside, took
Col. Titus's commander board. and within one hour
was stesming up the river. Col Titus landed his
command at Camp Anderson, about six miles be-
low Serapiqui. On the 9th, preparations were
made for an attack on Codys Point. This Point is
directly opposite Port Serapiqui, which is occu-
pied by 700 Costa Rcsns; Cody's Point was occu-
pied by 500. On the morning ofthe 9th, 300 men
under command of Col Titus, proceeded mp the
river to within half mile of the enemy, landed,
and cut their way through the dense and impener
trable undergroWth.
Col Ruder acted as guide, he being acquainted
with the locality and nature of the ground. After
fstiguing march OF four hours through mud, "a.
/ vines, &C., they reached the of Cody's. Here
| the command was halted to rest. After a half
| hours halt, the command advanced as follows:
The advance, Of 100 men, commanded by Col An
derson; the rear, of 100 men, by Major Ellis; the
main body, of 100 men, by COL Titus. Owing to
the dense thicket, it was difficult for the different
commands to keep in the right direction; but
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the whole command reached the Plantain Patch
about the same time. The Costa Ricsns mad evi.
IDENTITY heard cur approach, as they were crossing
from COdy's to Hipp's Point as rapidly as they
could.
A sharp skirmish ensued, which lasted for about
half an hour, completely routing the enemy, with
considerable loss Their loss s variously estima>
ted. My estimate is twenty killed and fifty woun-
ded. Our loss was but slight-four killed and ten
wounded. Among the killed is LIST Lieut.. Roman,
q brave and gallant young officer.
While the forces on land were carrying on their
operations, Gen. Wheat, (who volunteered his ser
vices to command the artillery with one six
FOUNDER on the little steamboat Rescue, ran up
within 800 yards of the fortifcations, and threw
several effective shots in their Notifications. At
this stage of affairs the enemy having been either
killed or taken refuge in the woods, and the firing
having entirely ceased. Coils. Rudler and AnderS
son went down the river trail TO communicate with
the steamer.
While hailng Col Lockridge, they were fred on
by the enemy from an ambuscade. Col Ruder
was wounded, but most miraeuousy made his es-
cape. Gen. Wheat did not fire on them, fearing
our men bad the enemy surrounded and that if be
did he might kill some of our own men. The enc.
my opened their FIRE on the boat wounding one
man, when she backed down the river.
As soon as Col. Anderson reached the main body
Capt. Harris, with bis company, was ordered down
to drive the enemy from their position, which he
did in a few moments; killing ten, the balance took
refuge in the woods.
Cody's Point is first in importance as a military
position. Ii is a high, commanding bluff, directly
opposite their main fertilization, which completely
commands both the Serapiqui and San Juan rivers.
Owing to the heavy rains which at this season fall
on the river, all military movements must necessa
rily be slow. Col. Lockridge was to have bis ar
tillery, three guns, in position on the morning of
the 18th inst. A general attack was to be made
on that day. aud have no doubt but that the Costa
Rcans are completely routed this point and that
by this time he is in possession of Castillo.
This CORES pondent further states that Ger. Wal
ker's force was 1900 strong, pretty well fed and
clothed. The Costa Rican troops are "naked and
starved, disease makiI great inroads.
The British aeet making itself very oficious
with offers OF protection, at San Juan del Norte,
and had coaxed away seven foreigners from Wal
ker's freshly arrived recruits. On the 10th ult,
Capt. Erskine, of Ebe English feet, demanded OF
Col. Lockridge all subjects Of Her Majesty among
his men. L. was forced to comply and gave up
twelve. He is Walkers agent Of transportation
Ii feared the feet is preparing for active interior
ence.
Up 10 the Sd inst, Walker had plenty Of men, in
good health and spirits with abundance of every
thing necessary to carry on the war.
Henningsen had had two "lively brushes" with
the allies, under Gen. Canas. The first was at for
tilted phase called 0orpe, probably the 2sLh OF
JAM in which the Americans lost FIVE men and
the allies 80. The former however, withdrew az
ter vainly endeavoring to draw Out the enemy for
fair eight.
On he 29th the enemy marched into st. George
three miles from Riyas, took possession of tae
chnrch, and Immediately commenced throwing up
strong barbados in front OF il and to the walls Lead
lag to the Plaza. Immediately upon receiving in-
formation, Walker despatched a force OF four hun
bred men under Hennligsen 70 attack them, With
orders TO take the place II IL could be done with
loss not exceeding City men, otherwise to with
draw, az the lives OF his men were Of more congo
qusnce than the taking OF the place. The advance
OF heDningsen's force, hoWever, Immediately upon
coming N sight OF the enemy, commenced the at
tack, and The main body coming up, the fight
continued until midnight, when the enemy we're
driven back beyond their barricades. At this time
Henningsen received orders 10 draw OF his men,
which he did without further loss
The less OF the Americans at St. George amount.
ed 10 sixteen killed, mostly officers and thrty-three
wounded. The enemy loss is estimated at 200
killed aud 400 wounded. Among the enemy's kill
ed is Gen. BOsqaet, the commander Of the Costa
RicAns Among the Americans killed are Capts.
Wilkinson and Russell and Lieut.. Flyer Among
the wounded are Coils. jacques and Leonard, Major
DuEenbury, Capt. Johnson and Lsuts Chaaant,
Nage, Schermerhorn, Northridge and Steel. Prep
arations were being made for general attack upon
the enemy, which IL was expected would take place
on the night OF the 4th; and az the enemy have all
the force they can muster concentrated at Sc.
George It Is confidently expected this will be a
final hght.
walkers forces are said to number 1900, Of
whom 100 are in hne fighting condition; 90 on
sick list balance cAmp-foOwers.
~ We are indebted to Hon. f. X.
ZollicofTer for volumes one and two Of the
Patent Office Report for 1855, the Presi-