The New York herald., 1871-09-08
URUGUAY.
Renewed Hostilities-Battle Of Manantiaies-
Peaoe Frustrated General News-Markeh

r-Ck A0NrsvfDHo, August n, 1871.
Informed the HERALD In my last communication
of the attempts being made to peaceabv arrange
the political differences between the 'Voorados''
and sBlanc0s" through the medium OF the Bishop
and some influential citizenR Several Interviews
had taken plaoe in the camps OF the beiligerents,
and It was generally Thought that the question was
In, . fair way OF settlement when the public OF
NOntevide0 was surprised beyond measure by the
notice Of sangunary battle, resulting In favor OF
the government arms. From the various accounts
have 0oen able to gather the following Is correct
version OF the encounter ~ f
The "Bianc0" army had been retiring for several
days expecting momentariy to hear that an arnlis-
tice had been arranged. The Bishop and others OF
the peace party were at an estancia awaiting the
declaration OF the armlsice and only
few miles nom either force During the
delay In the negotiations and expecta-
tl0n OF "Chasques," with official documents
from the capital thirty leagues distant the con-
tending forces had been gradually approaching each
other till ON SUNDAY, 10th August, they were almost
together. The next morning Aparico thc Banco
chief. by way OF precautOl, stretched out his lnes
still believing that the government army would that
day declare suspension OF h0stilities. Tho govern
ment forces (COlorados threatened an advance
twice, but each time were drawn back, which con-
1rned the impression OF an armstice. third
time, however, about three in the afternoon, the
Colorados pushed forward and began hostilitles
with strong skirmlshing detachments. The Blancos
were SO situated that they could not decline battle.
Their total strength hardly exceeded 1000 men, as
Aparicio had q few days before given some OF his
divisions weeks leave OF absence, counting on the
arrangement OF peace as certain.
The fight was lcrce and sanguinary, and two di.
visions OF Aparcios men ned without nrng shot,
leaving his 500 infantry unprotected, most OF whom
fcll ivo the hands OF the C0lorados a. prisoners.
fhe artillery played with fearful eneet tll night
''fss' Both sides saserqs heavy losses. but the
Arni1cio ncd from the Geld with his cavalry, and
on the following morning reached the Swiss Colony,
Sa enes Here the Banc6 ar@y Undes
Apericio and Mnniz, is being again ORGANIZED, as
yy CONT gs5ag a0se o y
RS r p dS4n. dSsns oys
@ BY ccoado oSs
Fe s:GSs aOS and @ bnsSs
have been made prisoners and tur1ed over to serve
IN the ranks OF the Colorado forces. A large num-
panied the Revolutionary army ded across the river
| In open boats 10 Buenos Ayres.
There were great reJOcfng5 in the capital over the
victory. Salutes were fired, rockets whzzcd at the
puullc buildings and the consumption OF dre CRACK.
The war Is not yet ended; but IL is believed that
some time mist elapse before any attempts at
peace are made tho two latter having slgnaliy
imnedIatey after the battle or Manantiales the
government published q decree pardoning all
political Offenders aud those who would lay down
their arms. A number oi the dlscontented have
availed OF IT, but they form by no means the prnct
pal element oi the revolution. kumOrs are again
AlOat that Lopez jordan (tnc Entire Rios bandit
has crossed from Brazil with some officers and men
who followed him into exile, and WILL cspouse tue
Banco cause. judging from the present appear
ances there seems TO be no doubt but that the
war must go on fer awhile longer, and the past
failure Of the two Peace commissioners WILL deter
others from attempting an arrangements.
OF this governments, has been sent OH specla mis-
sion TO Buenos Ayres. 1t Is conJectured that It has
something to DO with the assistance the revolution
receive, with perfect impunity from parties In tue
Argentine confederation. =
The railroad contractors. Messrs. Waring Bros,
OF London, nave sent agents TO this country TO
Ioad, for which u concession was granted several
years agO. The original 1nention Was not 10 have
recourse to foreign capital, and with the stock
placed on this market twelve miles OF the line was
funds the directory were Obliged 10 try the London
market. Tie Messrs. Waring have taken the whole
line to DuraznO about 40 miles from the capital,
ana we are IN hopes that ere long our 'pampas"
Important CONCESSIONS have been granted for rail-
ways; but II n necessary that some enterprsing per.
sons ike the Warings should set the example, and
this important leap toward civilization VIII put an
finest countries In South America.
MONTEyiDEAN MARKETS
DRY Ok and Cow Hlnes.-rhe disc0uraging news
OF q decline IN the American market mas somewhat
paralyzed business In hides. Holders are however,
firm, and 1000 classified were sold At SO SO per 20
lbs, duty paid. The British bark PhHnfx cleared
Tor New York on July is with - e3s dry hides and
1876 bales WOOL and the lrtlsh brig i. A. Darrell on
Iuv % win 23 500 dry nides and l22 bales OF wool