The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-11-02

to the Galveston CiUiion, gives some interesting
details of the conflict between Yidaurri and the
Government forces under Gen. Mramon:
BROWNSVILLE, Oct. II, 1858.
! Editors Ciuilan-Some weeks ago | wrote YOU
that it was impossible for the Northern faction in
Mexico long to sustain themselves in opposition to
! government having its headquarters about the city
| General Santiago Vidaurri is emphaticallv whip
ped out, and used up Yidaurr-after having en-
tered the city of San Luis Potosi, without opposi-
tion and about which so much was said-inding
that the presence of his army was obnoxious to the
citizens, retreated from the city to the Hacienda
ola Parada," about eight leagues from San Luis
On the 2Gth of September General Miramon
sent a detachment of 1900 men to reconnoitre his
camp, with orders to fall back in the event of an at
tack.
On the 2Sth, he sent out larger detachment
with similar instructions, and after having made
himself thoroughly acquainted with Nidaurris
strength and position, on the morning of the 10Th,
prepared for general attack.
His army consisted of IL 900 men, oicered by the
best men in Mexico.
Having determined to make the attack with
the bayonet and lance alone, he detailed 5000
men to retain as guard for the artillery and militia
ry stores.
He then ordered 5000 lanceros to take positions
the right and left wings of Vidaurri's army, at
safe distances, and hold themselves in readiness
to cut off the fugtives in the event of a route.
Then placing hmselfat the head of 5000 infantry
and cavalry, he moved toward the camp of Vi
As the army arrived upon the hills which COM
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encamped General AIiramon ordered halt; and
pointing with his sword across the plain, said,
''Soldiers of Mexico there the enemies of the
Republic, and the enemies of the Church, this day
shall strike blow that will give rest to the
Republic, and rebuild the affairs of our holy reli-
gion."
When these words were concluded shouts from
5000 voices of ''Niva le Repubca, Viva la Igles-
sia " resounded in tones Of the deepest enthusiasm
throughout the lines
So soon as silence was restored the bugles sound
ded, and the army advanced with fixed bayonets
and lance, orders having been givcn for not n mus.
ket to be fired until the batteries should be taken
AS the attacking armies advanced, Nidaurri's
gunncrs were distinctly seen holding in their hands
their lighted port fires. awaiting the order of their
commanders, but the army of Mexico steadily adj
yanccd.
When within two hundred yards of Vidaurri's
lines, the order to fire was given, and sixty pieces
of cannon and eight thousand small arms belched
forth their murderous hail upon the aSsailants.
In an instant, and before the troops had time
to waver, the order to charge rang down the line
from the sharp voice Of General MiramOn; the or
der obeycd-and before the artilIerymen could
reload their pieces, large portion of them
lanced at their guns and the batteries taken.
simultaneously Miramon's infantry had fallen up
on Nidaurris vountarios with their bcyoncts with
such fury as was irresistible Ianccs and bayonet5
were cloted with blood, while bullets pierced the
frightened iugitivcs.
Footmcn were tramplcd under the fector the
cavalry that had been posted upon the right and
left Of Ndaurri, and many of the lanccd.
The plain to the north and east Of the Hacienda
was covered with ugitvcs, flying towards the noun
tains, almost breathcss from the impetuous
lanceros.
1t was a San Jacinto victory: 800 are reported
killed. | 100 woundcd-onc half supposed to be NOR
tally 1000 taken prisoners, the balance made their
escape into the mountains with the exception of
about 250 mostly officers, who escaped with Gen.
CONS, co pieces OF arunerv u.UUu pouuus or ammu-
milton, besides muskcts and the usual amount of
camp equipage.
General Vidaurri in an express to Monterey,
wrote, "All is lost" which, being Interpreted,
means that he will no longer handle the public
revenue.
FROM HAVANA.
The United States Mail steamship Empire City
arrived at New York from New Orleans via Ha-
vana, on Sunday. The correspondent of the New
York Herald says:
The sugar market is rather more active, 900 to
5000 boxes having changed hands in the last few
days, the ruling rates being 91@ to 10 reals per
robe for d. S. No. u and other numbers upon that
basis: stock here and at Mantanzas about 90, 600
boxes. In molasses | have not heard Of a single
transaction. Exchanges rule high and firm. |
quote sterling l512 per cent. premium; New York,
&C., 60 day bills AZ per cent. premium, and New
Orleans, short, to 62 per cent premium. Freights
are terribly depressed. Not a single American
sci engaged. doubt if 373 cents per box for sugar
could be obtained to go to the United States. Small
Spanish vessels of 600 or 700 tons capacity
, cepting 40s. per ton to Europe.
The British screw steam propeller ship Cleopatra
Pereguine commander, has arrived from Annoy. via
Manila, Singapore, Mauritius, Cape of Good Hope
and Barbados, in l42 days. having remained in
the several ports 35 days, making l07 moving DAYS
at sea- delivering to the consignment of j. Nj. Mo-
rales Co., 374 live coolies, under contract for
servitude in Cuba for the period of light years-the
present cargo worth about at seventeen ounces
per head, Sl0S,0S6. The sub-cOntractors pay the
market value, and assume obligations to pay
salary of Si25 per month to each hand, two suits
of light clothing per annum, food, medical atten-
ton, &C., which is shirked where it can be with
out exposure to the authorities. The Cleopatra
reports lost at seventy-sX coolies. The gene
raj impression is that the number was much
larger.
There arrived this morning (24th) the British
screw propeller ship Scotia Commander Boil, from
Hong Kong and Cape of Good Hope in l2f days, in
Guiding stOppages delivering 430 Asatcs alive for
eight years Cuban service, to the same consignment
as above, having passed over the side 124 subject
suicides and deceased. Cost or value here Of this
cargo, to be met by sub-conractors at the rate of
seventeen ounces per head, Sl24,270, all of which
are engaged previous to arrival, under contracts
and obligations previously defined.
have received information Of the landing of six
! teen hundred and seven bozales from screw
! steamer, somewhere on the coast of this island,
where,my informant aparty of respectabty,is not
aware. She had embarked, he had heard sixteen
hundred and nine the coast of Africa, and there
| fore only lost two by death on the passage.
Another cargo ofbetween four and five hundred
bozalcs is reported to have been landed recently
near Marel.
The American ship II. b. Shepherd, Gale, from
! New Orleans, bound 10 Havrc, loaded with cotton,
put into this port in distress the 22d having en-
countered heavy gales for several days after leaving
the Balize, and leaking badly.
On the afternoon of the 18th inst. we had a very
heavy blow from the north northeast accompanied
by copious rains. Nv barometer an aneroidl went
by unscathed. The weather. however, remained
unsettled for n day or two, and great fears are
entertained that shall hear bad accounts Of ship
| wrecks.
On the 18th inst. the Spanish screw steam frigate
| Berenguea, having embarked 400 marines, sailed
| for Tampico. Her taking so large military force
caused somelttle excitement; however, after due
inquiry | ascertained she had gone to Tampico for
the purpose of protecting the Spanish and other
foreign residents there against the further outrages
of General Cara, and to compel the restoration of
the money, if possible, which he compelled the for
eign merchants at Tampco to give to him.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the NeU York Herald
Oct. Sit is known in diplomatic circles that
the English and French governments have addressed
a formal note to the government here announcing
their determination to enforce the provisions of the
Clayton-Bulwer treaty, as understood by them, in
protecting the company organized by Mons. Belly
the the iuterOcpanic canal across