The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-16


THE CAPTURE OF 6UAYAQuIL BY GEN. FL0KES-AD-
DRESS FROM THE PEoPLE-rLoREs' PROCLAMATION
TO HIS ARMY-DRAvERY OF FLoREs, ETC.
Translated ffom private letter for the NEW YoRK
HERALD
GuAYAQuI, Sept. 20, 1890
On the oath occupied this place, after glorious A.
saut and series Of victorious combsts Franco fed IN
the evening a cowardly abandoning his troops
who continued to fight without him How General Flores
escaped ID miraculous, considering the rash
which he exposed himself l myself had narrow
cape the night after the battle thanks 70 Divine Pro-
violence. While leading to the General horse had cap
tured dred upon in the most determined manner by
people, who did not know me, because all army
foot having entered the place by canoes besides
having had TO make way through thick mangrove
plantation OF course impervous TO horses Again. the
following day. having gone 70 receive party Of the enc
my who had advanced with white flag, under pretsnos
OF eurrenderng, had another miraculous escape Tho
rascas fred within point blank range, killing the
Flores, in The province q Marrabi, and th happened
that WAS present at the last battle.
We have plenty Of arms, but there win not be much
further need for them. All that W now 70 do
10 10 reset the preepsions OF Castillo Of Peru We have
taken 500 prisoners q piece: o. artillery several hOw,sZ
ers and an innumerable quantity OF muskets
THE PEOPLE OF GuAYAoUrL TO GIN. FLORES.
Hail, avepger OF the countfy Rejoice In the onthusi
with which the people salute you their father
restoring to us the country thou hat founded and the
glory which thy sword has won From 10 day Ecuador
viii De more the prey OF ambitious intrifuers, the
paythng OF coward enemies nor the victim which trea
intended 70 offer TO her depraved protector Tho In
corrupibe Justice Of the nation you today Re-
oce in being the first soldier OF America In returning 70
raife from her PROSTATE condition Ecuador which owed
her existence 70 thee and now owes the vindicaton Of
her honor
The order morality and patriotism OF the army which
has honoraby sustained many combats due 70
the reflection Of thy genius which has been impressed on
each Of those brave fellows who, under thy orders
heroes--terrble In the shock OF battle vc
tory.
the country viii crown thee the day which VIII $50
ended this campaign, which thou hast opened with
thusiasm and wilt terminate with glory.
PROCLAMATION or GEN. FLORES TO THE NATIONAL
ARMY.
so,p,ySs-You have oecu the last bulwark behind
which barbarous chief OF laura sought refuge and
rsa,s ~ The ssdp With sytssv AMI he
combats which followed, up 70 the completon OF our
triumph, viii be deeds forever memorable IN the military
Citizens armed In the defence Of the people-You have
fulfilled your important mission, and grateful people
viii acknowledge your sacrifces The country re fo1m
ed her usurped rights an appears before her
neishbor republics free strong and tranquil.
The mssn.ninous provisional government spprsciasss
companion, 10 proud Of having witnessed them
GrAYAarn, Sept Is, 1890. JUAN JOSE FLORES.
THE PEoYLE OF GUAYAourL TO THE suPKExR CHIEF
GABRIEL GARCIA MORENO.
Thy infexble consistency In the work which thou hast
Undertaken has given many days OF glory those
OF mourning and weeping which traitors prepared for
Be proud them that thy grand thoughts have
being realized.
The popular gratitude win reward thee for the fsiucs
thou hast imposed myself . soldier and magic
tratc The halo OF glory which surrounds thee
and mssnanimous conqueror, WIN be the insignia which
viii distinguish thee when thou preseptest thysef 70
give account 10 the government OF which thou
the soul OF the mission conhded 10 thee
Great a thy genius are the benefits which yet
remain for thee 10 bcstow. To destroy the factions
and chAstse the traitors 10 only the commencement;
70 erect the edhce lawful ground and insure the future
OF the counsry-herc something great here Elori-
lot 10 which Providenoe has destined thee But thou
begun.
Because thou vert strong In thy COMMISSIONS invpcbIs
In thy faith In the future the people OF Ecuador IN
pledge Of the Of
and the stability Of her lofty position
Go on trcless advocate; the limit which bounds Thy
career 10 Immortality.