The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-22
The Evacuation Of Guayma..

correspondence OF the san Francisco Alta
MAzArLAN Sept. 10, 1895
On the 18th instant notice was given That Cuaymas
would be evacuated on the i3th and that those Of the
inhabitants would be taken who chose to 60 AT tho
same time fearful picture drawn OF the dcstruc.
on Of NE and property that would the arri
Many Of the poor people fed tho place. and all OF the
French merchants took refuge the ships war
On the 18th the transport Rim and another vessel sailed
crowded with troops and passengers Before leaving
however the French Oiled several boats with arms and
ammunition for the Yaqui Indians, telling them that
aIter their departure tho city would be nj their the
Yaqu mercy and that there plenty OF booty In Il
Tor them The utmost Consideration prevailed when the
dastardly act was known IN the city The Americans
placed themselves under tho orders OF Consul Conner
home guard was organized and every prccauton taken
The house Of the Consul was crowded with people
seeking protection, and his warerooms filled with
merchandise and personal effects. ON the evening Of
the 18th inst the city illuminated and on the
morning OF the 18th nearly half the houses deco
rated with American nsgs. That day. at nine
O'Clock IN the morning, General Martinez entered the
city with small body OF cavalry the greater portion of
his force having been sent 10 clean the Yaqni In
dams soon after his arrival be took formal possession
OF the Plaza, and issued proclamation guaranteeing
protection In their persons property 10 all who re-
NAMED quietly home aud denonncing in strong terms
the Interpretations made by tho French their
parture. Wonderful 70 relate American man. or war
was in the harbcr the saranac having that morning
arrived when people were told OF II they would
credit IT, "Tei us, said they 'that d man of. war il
here 20 protect usn But really is Il not strange that
with all the American interest at stake In Sonora
and Sinaloa and Lower California we have had
no vessels here TO look out for us There enough
the coast, nut the commanders ind Panama and
pnlco where they get New York San Franci-co
papers three times month, in more need OF their
presence than we are: That's what's tho matter,
captain scott OF tho Sarnnac, ssya ''thc Americana
are always wanting protection always wanting me 10
help them out OF difficulties" Now what ARE our mon
ofwar ory and for what does Captain Scott hold hts
commissony There who wish there we're
fewer Captain Scots in our navy.
MAzarAS, sept 81, 1906
The attack Of Corona on the advanced positions OF
this place began the night OF tho llt or morn NJ ~
the 18th, At haif-pasi two A NJ. Corona advanced al
he end Off four and m
Of mile OF Paos Prietas IA fortified palisade
about two miles from the Plaza, and, under cover
command OF Coiones Grcnados and Martinez in the rear
OF the fort, thereby cutting of communication With the
was made the rear side aud OF tho south wing
OF the position, which, after three chacs entered
from the rear renados taking ono piece Of artillery and
gaining possession OF tho imperial magazine.
AZ uls critical moment for the small garrison lcom-
mandcd by Captain Deatask and composed % one hun.
ass 70 ssop o, rss
when Lieutenant Marie, Of the Sixty second French
TO the charge at the point Of the bayonei, and
succeeded IN reaching the cannon and cutting
from all sides that he was compelled 10 retire but
az u was life death 10 the garrison he again rallied
and, at the head OF twenty-five men, succeeded this
Time Ia taking tho piece and turning II the enemy,
when Two companies from the north side being ordered
to re'ntorce him. ,.y :eeeded in clearing the works
rapid discharge Of muskery reinforccs. Under
Commander Robiero reached them frvn the city fSn.
force there stationed and did not reach their holly
pressed comrades until after tour o'clock A. NJ when
the garrison continued bold the enemy ehock until
the battalion Of Cazadorcs and cavalry arrived and
general advance was made, driving the iDcrals back,
and nj ten O'Clock all save random shooting.
The utmost bravery Is faid 10 have been exhibited by
both sides Captain Delassk Is highly spoken OF for
his GOODNESS and bravery during trying time keep
Ing back BY a handful OF determined soldiers such
superior force Lieutenant Mario Ia enjoying the
praise OF all for his daring fcas In facing almost certain
death for the preservation OF the garrison. Colonel
Grenado9. of the attacking said 10 have had
three horses and mule killed under him. and several
bullets pierced hts clothing and beard bat he received
wound, strange Occurrence, M IL j. said or him he
In battle before without receiving from
To half dozen In the advance Of the imperial troops
In the morning the Chasseurs dAflque with thor hne
Arabiaps. drawn into an amboscade and were
roughly handled losing valuable horses and
good many Aionzo Ridley. m American received
q commission captain In The imperial service on tho
Geld ~ battle.
The sight which met the eye Of the beholier after the
fight horrible beyond description most 81 the dead
having been killed By tho obet sword arhctas Of
the contcniing parties and gave evidence with what
desperation the defence had been made whom only
stared them VA the face.