New-York daily tribune., 1866-04-02
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Details Of the Naval Engagement in the
Archipelaxc Of ChiIoe--vicsory Of the
AiIie+PreHered Mediation Rejected
Disposition Of War Trophies-Pres'
poets Of tihe Alliance.


This combat took place near the southern
limits Of Chill in the vicinity Of the Island OF Abtao.
Here the allied feet have been for many weeks. on
the morning of the 7th Of February the allied ships
were poorly prepared for an engagement The E'mer'
aida, which captured the Coyodonga, was in the Bay
Of Ancud. Only two at Abtso were able to move, as
the others we're undergoing repairs.
At3:i0p n. the two Spanish ships-Villa de Madrid
and Blanca-approsched bearing the Gillian flag. The
forces follows: -
Spanish SGuadron--Villa de Madrid 30 guns; Blanca,
80 guns; total SO guns; ], 100 men. -
| Allied Squadron-A purmac. % guns; Union, II
guns America IL guns Covodonga, guns totai %
guns: 600 men.
A brisk firing with shot, ball. and she'll was kept mp
with few short intervals for two hours, until the
Spaniards were obliged to retreat. - . .
On the part Of the allies two men were killed and Dus
little damage done 20 their ships while the Span
ards are supposed hae lost 100 men, and neif
ships were seriously Injured Fiften hundred shots
more less. were fired Dn either side well-directed
smell from the Coyodonga destroyed the stateroom OF
the Blanca and balls which struck the water'lne made
the Blanca leak and tip badly TO one SIDE and II TINS
state she entered Valparaiso.
Those fred by the spanish heet were badly aimed'
After the engagement there were many things picked
up from the Spanish ships among Others bust OF the
Queen Of Spain, which had been placed In the PROV Oh
/ the ship.
This combat was real victory. although not very
decisive for the allied forces. They displayed mueh
bravery and skill. II tho allied ships had been in
readiness The two Spanish ships would have been cap
tured
Inc Spanish ship returned to Valparaiso and again
the Blanca with the Numancis the strongest Spanish
ship left Valparaiso the 10Th 1t is supposed, TO re-
new the encounter The people are very anxious to
Thus far only defeat and disgrace have followed the
Spanish foscc.
CHILL, PERU, AND ECUADOR
are allied against SPAN The last Of these formed the
alliance January 30 in Quito. The people in Peru and
Chill received the news with great rejoicing The
policemen hurried through the streets. giving orders
that flags mIst be put ont from each house. or be fined
s5 Bolivia il is said has also declared against Spain
| II she has not she will soon. No oiicia announce.
ment has been received.
MEDIATION.
Il supposed that the British and French Ministers
have made propositions TO the Chilian Government,
which have been refused on two grounds.
J. They were propositions to which they could not
accede. and
?. There must be a consent by the allied Govern.
ments
IL will be difficult for Governments 10 900 miles dis.
tant TO settle this question through representatives.
still think that the Spanish feet will be
quered
Trophies TAKEN IN WAR HUNG UP N THE CA
This is seen In England, but know Of no in the
United States.
steamer the Coyodonga the flag taken hung up in
| the cathedral.
This week the Minister Of Public Worship and In.
sructon sent the painting Of the famous Virgin Of
COvodoDga to the dean OF the cathedral with this note
send you the picture of the Virgin Of which
found Ia the Of the Spanish ofwa OF the
same name which taken by the Chian sloop ofwsr
Esmerd. Nov @ 1862 in order tha, you may give .oue
preeng In the house OF the God Of Armies smother
mento Of an exploit glorious for national marine.
Dos kusrds q U. 5.
FEDERICO ERRAruRII
The picture which retains its old frame has received
the following inscription
The Virgin of CovodOnga
a Coyodouga
by he oOP Esneralda the port Of Papudo Nov.
On Feb q, the Ecclesiastical Corporation Of the ca.
thedral sent the following rerly:
In order 10 add another recollection OF slori.
event for marine TO IT, and to offer
homage God of Battles who vbly protecting tho
justice Of the Corporation in session to-day have
attached the dag taken ffom the same steamer.
THE PORTRAIT OF PEDRO vALDIvIA,
presented few years ago by the Queen of Spain to
ohnrch spacheJ 80 the Son.. hu, ora ornia .e @
dvia. the founder Of Santiago more than 200 years age
"a little low double house with tile roof
UNITED STATES WAR STEAMERS.
~ The Powhatan entered the port OF Valparaiso Feb
them is the Monadnock. The Powhstan has not vet
saluted tho Spanish ships.
The FRENCH sLooP -or.wAR VENUS.
1t is said will sail for the Mexican coast next Sunday
GENERAL PROSPECTS OF THE WAR
seem to be hsttering We were however disappointed
that tho ironclsd from England for Peru did not arrive
last month 1t is expected every day II would not be
strange II the Numsncia destroyed Q ship or two.
much less safety In the dangerous Archipelago Of
Chloe than the allied ships. 1t 10 matter OF some
doubt whether all the allied ships could take her upon
tho open sea. The alliance Of the Rspubucs is causing
this war gravcr and interesting char.
acter. think 1t will tell immensely toward the cd
vancement Of South America Undoubtedly; Spain win
be defeated aud these Republics win be stronger en-.
Joy moro permanent peace. become more liberal and
have better laws 1t will be thunderstorm to purify
the atmosphere and let In more light.
LATKR.
The expected vessels Of the United States squadron
arrived yesterday noon-the Vanderbilt Tuscsrors. |
and the Monsdnook. Yesterday than 30O persons
visited the Aonsdnock. floating fort
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