Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-14
Particulars of the Battle of Colima-
 Horrors of Civil War.

| I n, ult., says:
 In another column of to-day's Bulletin will be found an account of the civil wal now raging Tn the western States of Mexico. and of the battle of Colima that took palce last Christmas, when the church or conser vative party under Miramon defeated the | liberals, though with great loss to them selves. Dr. Charles Morrill,. of this city. has received. by the Sonora, letter from a friend Tn Colima, which gives some in teresting particulars of these events, and from winch, with the Doctors permission, we make the following extracts:
 Colima, Merico, Jan. 5, 1860. will endeavor to give you the news-which is important and very exciting-as we get it. l had an order for drugs, etc., from General Roias, who was camped out some five leagues. The medi- cines were ready on the 20th, (December) but the General received orders to march to the main body of the army, as Miramon was entering or passing the barancas south of this place As the liberals had but small force in the vicinity, they were driven back, and Miramon entered Colima on 2lst December, at one o'clock, P. M., with two thousand troops, amidst the ringing of bells and clashing of old muskets and sa- bers. Everything was conducted here in perfect orde;-no forced loan-no moleSt- ing of citizens orproperty. The following iN a brief summary of subsequent events:
 December, 23. Mramon and his troops left this morning to attack the liberals some seven to ten leagues distant, taking with him his entire army. Not a soldier of either party re- mained in the city or vicinity. As they marched their cry was death to the fede- ralsn' Tiiro los hyos de Dios!
 On this afternoon heavy cannonading is heard, and reports arrive that the two armies are engaged ill battle. The cannon, the musket, and the sword, are cutting down each their own countrymen and relatonSi There must be some 5000 men engaged- We are anxiously awaiting news of the battle, expecting, whichevery party wins, to be tlceced by the victors
 DecemJer, 24. A heavy cannonading was heard at four o'clock this morning, and kept up till one o'clock, when the firing of muskets was heard. At two o'clock the laundering of cannon commenced again and continued till dark. The reports were plainly heard from Mr. Bugney's place.
 This afternoon, 500 men under the Go vernon of Coima, Orgason, liberal, enter ed the city with his forces, to join and as sist the main hOdy-600 of the same party having left by another road-making in all l 400 well armed, who attacked Milamon in the rear, These forces, as they arrive are very enthusiastic and eager to be led to the attack; they had been stationed at pass of the mountains south of this place.
 DecemJer, 25. The liberals marched to the attrck early this morning, and were engaged by eleven o'clock. Hard fighting all day The town Is deserted and the principal stores closed. We have no government or police, but the people keep good order, each party await ing the result with the most intense anxiety. No news yet from camp.
 December 26. It is reported that the liberals are routed and pursued bv the conservatives still much doubt. A guard of 200 citizens was formed to-day as police to guard the city.
 December 2S. Mr. Hale came in this morning on foot, and says that the liberals are routed and himself on the way to Mauzanilo, to get out of the country. He has left, request ing me to send his boy to Mr. McAlpin, at that port, which l shall do.
 To-day, at l2 o'clock, Gen. Morena en- tered the city with his troops, but left again at 6 o'clock in the evening. It is reported that the liberals are returning, and all Is excitement and speculation.
 December 2S. The conservatives entered this city again with 500 men, and hold quiet possession. l sent Mr. Hale's boy to-day in care of servant. The bark Auckland, Capt Nel- son, having arrived from San Francisco, 1 have sent man to receive the goods as soon as new customhouse officers are ap- pointed
 l am informed that there were left dead on the battle field over ,000 men, besides as many more wounded. Orgazan (liberal) has left with 1000 men for Morelio.- Mecklin Conservative, former Governor of this place, is some twenty leagues north, with 800 men. His intentions are not known. Miramon has left for the city of Mexico. There is no intercourse with the interior and trade is dull.
 Mr. Parks and Mr. Mann are here, but are going up to Zapatlin in few days ba of tbi place, and all the points hence to GuadaIa- .ara and Topic. The liberal forces are col lecting at or near Morelia in strong force.