New-York daily tribune., 1865-10-19

The CueYas batteries were In this Order Isl, guns
|" fenr deau;" ID II on the barrancaj 3d. 10 heavy
guns 4th 10 spread out in line with 5000 Infantry who
opened CALLING fire while they lay on their faces
ranged along the cliff. Our men behaved well, even
the starboard gunners disdaining TO go below. The
fight lasted a. minutes, between our guns and the
emy's 50 pieces and 5000 infantry Thanks TO Mura-
tur and Py old cockleshel has succeeded in pass
ing. The Brazilian surgeons, our arriving at Goya
kindly came on board TO look after our wounded.
Admiral Muratur also writes to the TribgRd. under
date Goya 18th nst stating that bis war steamer is
very much cut up with 20 shots in the hull, and the
rigging damaged but that she covered herself with
glory
BATTLE OP THE YATAY.
GEN. FLoREss DISPATCH.
HDQRs PAso DE Los LIBREs Aug. ls 1855.
To H. E. Pre'dsHs MiTRE. GsH1aLia- Chief Of the Allied
Yesterday at 1O:3O a. M, after most toilsome
marches made by gallant foot soldiers amid heavy
falls of lrain which inundated the whole country. we
came in sight Of the enemy over 1900 strong. MAJOR
Duarte, the commander. and 1900 men fell into our
hands, besides 700 Of the enemy left dead on the held
fonr flags, a quantity Of arms, ammunition, eight
wagons y wounded, and some lean horses, The loss
of our vanguard IL about go between killed and
wounded II was impossible 10 avoid the effusion OF
blood the enemy fought Like barbarians. Such Is the
savagery and fanaticism impressed on them by the
despOt Lopez aud his tyrannca predecessors that nc
human power induce them 10 surrender; they pre-
fer certain death rather than accept iuarter.
The first Argentine division under Gen. Pauneroj
the l2th Brazilian brigade under Col Cuelo Guelley
the Orientas and Correntinos under Gen. Madariaga
have done their duty, nghtDG even
exceeding what might be required Of them soldiers
Therefore as an act of justice and distinction toward
the defenders Of the country recommend them TO
your Excellenoy's condition.
These are the small trophies offered to your Excel.
lency by the vanguard which you placed under my i'm
in q day glorious for the Republic and the allied
In fine. as General of the Vanguard have to con-
graduate your Excellency and all the grand army
the triumph Of the 18th inst in the plains Of fathy.
which may hope, will be the prelude to still greater
victories.
God preserve yonr Excelency many years.
yESLNclo FLORES.
HDQs., YATAY Aug. ls, 1865.
PosTscRIPT-After closing my official dispatch re.
ceye the report Of Gen. Paunero which your Excel
leney will find nolosed. In view Of this. have 10 re-
peat honorable mention Of the brave conduct Of the
Argentine troops, from the General In command down
to the hnmbest soldier. V. FLORES.
POSITION OF THE BELLIGERENTs-THE ALLIES.
The grand army at Ayui, Concordia, under
Cen Mitre is about TO take the field and the
2lst the Brazilian forces Of Gen. Osorio had already
struck their tents 20 march.
The vanguard under Gen. Flores and Paunero 40 900
men and 80 feidpeces) occupied Paso de los Libres
on the 18th after the victory Of Yatay, preparing TO
cross into Rio Grande.
Tho second Brazilian fotla, under Admiral Taman.
dare three steamers and some transports assembled
the Sato Grande Falls and arrived at Paso los Libres
18th inst, to convey the vanguard across the Urn
The Second Brazilian corps darmee under Gen.
q, 900 men, was besieging the enemy In
Urueuayana, and waiting for Flores, to make q CON-
The grand allied feet "a Brazilian and Argentine
under Vice. Admiral Barroso is at Goys,
with three Of the vessels ridded by the Cuevas bat
terie aud others less injured 1t will descend the Pa
rama still further.
The Correntno militia 900 men) under Gen. Ca.
ceres is observing the enemy the banks OF the Santa
Lucia, about leagues north Of Goya.
The irregular cavalry under Gen. Horn0s SAID 10
number 600 was last heard OF near Rincon dc Luna
in the center Of Corrientes; nothing known OF him
lately.
commanded by Gen. Emilio Mitre. have not as yet all
The Entire Rian cavalry g. 900 of Gen. Urquiza have
moi been again called OUT 1900 infantry OF this PROV
nee are under arms. Urquiza is at his estanca.
The Brazilian iron clads slow in comingG one is
said to have already left Rio Janeiro for the River
Plate and two more 10 follow en- route for Hnmalta.
The Emperor OF Brazil continues in Rio Grande or
canizing new eyies but we hear more Of the in !
tcndod conference with President Afitre.
The armies of Baron Jacuy, Caldwell Netto, &C., |
are not known whereabouts; the rregulars under
Payba, Reguera Borjes and Suarez joined
THE PARAdUAYANs.
Tho grand army under Gen. R0bles 10000 men and
20 field peces) marching souIhwaTd IN three columns
one at Bella VISTA another at Santa Lucia and third
at Rincon de Luna.
at Corrientes City and suburbs and Paso la
Patra another division Of 10 600 said 10 be at Tran
guerra Loretta, but we doubt II.
The Third DIVISION unuef MAJOR Duarte d,0OO mas
lust been annhlated by the allied vanguard at Yatay
near Paso los Libres. only league apart from the
Fourth Division.
The Fourth Division under Col Estigairibia (or Gen.
Bosco) about 5000 men and Is pieces, entered Uru'
guayana on the 5th inst. and Is now threatened by
Canavarro and Flores with IL, 900 men.
The Paraguayan feet 20 vessels Of oil kinds and
host of canoes arrived at Bella Vista the 10th nst
and intends probably to attack the allied feet at Goya
The batteries = the enemy along the Parana are nr'
merous and Fable except that near Empedrado
which has sou casemates many OF tho guns are rihed
The National Guards OF Corrientes, about 10000 men
have been forced to enroll among the Paraguayan
rank for local service. .
The Brazilian Provinces OF Matto Crosse Minos &c,
raes and Goyas still partly in possession OF small
expodtionary forces.
The key Of the enemy's position. Hamayta, is De.
Tended by l60 guns in position. several hatDoat ana
force said TO number 10, 900 infantry. ,,
The principal towns In Corrientes nave Deen TAKEN
sacked and then occupied by the invaders whose ad'
yanced lines extend ~ miles ID Wid'n oin tue aana
TO the Batel. .,c.
president Lopes appears to be at present IN CoTri