The New York herald., 1869-01-17

wnr Bulletin from the Insurgent Camp-Thc
Fight vvith CoIoacI Acosta.
The following Is "war Bulletin No. ~ published
BY the insurgents In the vicinity OF Puerto Principe
CAMP UNION, Dec. 1s, 1868
The arms OF the Camagueyans have obtained
manded BY an unworthy son OF Cuba, Colonel
Acosta- This false Cuban has suffered such de-
an 'sa, to oas Ra'o VINO n the Win most S Srcs Dc
ostentation Of . spanish colonel, dld not
even expect 20 ind any obstacle II
the Casuaiidad estate he met with his deserts then
ceased forever the prestige Of those troops-heroes
ofinquIty, Of ncendarsm, Of plumber Of ofdespotlsm;
were capable ofthat they are worthy 10 defend the
pafrarchal liberties OF this country which for three
OF government which has had no other end than
taat OF enricning its proteges. Bonilla and Cas-
ualidad VIII be the two great examples 70 be imi-
the defence Of liberty and the Independence OF
Cuba
Ihe report OF the action is az follows:-
Having our cncampment at the "Unionr lcstate)
we learned OF the proximity OF the enemy. imme-
diately placed myself In ambush In the CasuaIidad
testate) leaving our horses behind, which were cap
tured by the enemy, certain person having be-
trayed our whereabouts. At twelve O'Clock the
attack commenced between the outposts OF Ac0sta
and our vanguard. The nre opened poorly, but soon
became animated and sustained along the line, the
infantry and cavalry Of the enemy commencing the
action. Every moment the fire became hotter until
halfpast two the afternoon, when wavering
movement observed IN the Spanish columns
the terrible shout OF "Machetas, comrades Ma
chctas ~ was heard. Our men advanced from their
ambuscadc, and the enemy retrcated through
80 do us any injury and when beyond the reach OF
rifles. In their precpitate hight they succeeded
In forming anew and moved toward the YeQuas
estate, where they passed the night After the
enemy had retired and we were unable 10 pursue
for want OF ammunition we went the field,
aud fory-eight dead soldiers were found with their
arms. Al the Consuclo farm twelve were found
buried supposed to he officers. The former were
collected By our men and properly buried. The
booty obtained is large and valuable, IN addition to
fourteen horses, being composed OF provisions
clothing, rum, n surgeons chest and many other
efrects The horses they robbed US Of have mostly
been reganed. The panic OF the enemy was such
cartridges, guns, blankets and horse equipments.
In their barbarity they abandoned all those who
were hOg's de combat and were Indifferent TO the
cries OF the wounded, who ImpIored their hep. Al
one time ordered the firing 10 he suspended In
order 70 enable them 10 carry away their wounded.
One OF them Informed me that they exceed 100 end
the pools Of blood Indicate ter very serious state
that we will be able to confront our opposers
CAMP UNION, Dec 10, 1868.
Another communication has been received the
text 0f which III rs olIows:-imitating the example
OF vslmaesda, Acosta has set nre 10 the estate on
which he passed the night, killing all the domestic
animals on tho premises. on the horse farm san
Grcgorot shot nity horses and destroyed ever.
thing they found. And this Is tho army wIich styles
itself "CfristaD and civilized They are tho samc
Spaniards a. In South America--the sons OF tn,,ae
heroes who imposed such crueltes aud barbarifies
on those fighting for Independence
PROCLAMATION or GENEfAL ougsADA
FsLLVw CirlxxNs--Tnrso esnsures Of bondage and