The New York herald., 1879-11-15

these details. and II will be readily understood why
no official reports have come to hand. The Huascar's
injuries were fearful. and Commodore Rivero states
that she can be of further service. However,
when the lilo passed Mejillones some workmen were
busily engaged on board of her. probably patching
up, with view of towing her to Valparaiso Her
forecaste and prov were completely shot away, the
sternpos and steering gear knocked to pieces turret
struck seven times with the heavy 3oo-pound shot
and she'll her hull penetrated in many places. for
at such short range plating of four and half to
five inches can stand guns Of that calbre and. as
said from stern to stem great breach was opened,
throwing stream of light upon the ghastly spec
tacle of the dying and the dead At the moment OF
capture one statement asserts that an attempt was
made by Peruvian sailor to blow up the magazine,
but he was restrained by one Of the foreigners on
board. some Atty. among gunners. machinists. &C.,
alleging the inutility Of further loss of life The
Chleans state that their vessels received no damage,
and this is probable, since as the Huascar became
unmanagesble early in the action from the loss OF
her rudder of course the enemy could easily keep
on the unprotected side of the helpless craft The
Chilean commander says in his despatch:-
OFFICIAL REPORT OF ADMIRAL RIvERos.
At nine A. NJ the Cochrane engaged the Huascar.
The Blanco entered into action ut ten. at nifty
minutes past ten the Huascar. Knocked to pieces,
surrendered. Her commander, Grau killed, as also
the second and third in command. The crew of the
ally, On account of the state in which the vessel
has been left think she will be of no further
No losses in the Blanco and Cochrane. Tho O'Hiq.
gins from the commencement of the action pursued
the Union at full speed. The Loa followed the
O'Higgins on the same errand When the action
was over ordered the Cochrane to follow the
Union also. The battle took place little to
the north Of Mejillones Bay. Huascar and Union
at the entrance of the port OF Antofagasta at
three A. NJ. The Blanco surprised them and they
fed northward. The Cochrane. o O'Higgins and Loa
were cruising in front of Mejillones. The encmy's
Oundf al n diph
The Union escaped. owing to her speed. The HUI
was forced to accept battle trust the o Hfg-
gins and Loa have overtaken the Union and in that
case do not doubt but they have taken her. Off,
GERS and crews of our vessels have shown them
bury Huascars dead and leave the prisoners there.
congratulate Your Excellency on this victory;
THE CHILEAN vrnsloN
The following in the Pueblo Chfieno OF Antofagasta
of the 9th inst gives Chilean version of the naval
Observation-Disclosures from Mejilloncs de Boil.
via report that three vessels of feet engaged the
Huascar and Union at half past ten this morning
opposite Mejilones. The enemy's ships made
running fight. Later on we will advise result. Ac-
corng to the latest kilograms received to twelve
O'Clock to-day the surrender OF the Huascar to our
vessels is confirmed. The Union was closely pursued
by the egns and Loa. We shall give details later"
The following is the latest news to hand from the
cads and the Huascar:-At eight A. NJ the Huascar
and Union in this port and left for the North.
They were seen by the Blanoo % ana Cov.donsa % which
pi was pursued by the Blanco and covadonsa.
hour tho action began. the Blanco taking part
m e.: G two
command were killed in the action. The Huascar
is greatly damaged. On our side we have had no
three p. NJ the prisoners and dead Of the Huascar
are being landed in Mejlones. The action lasted
gins and Loa in their chase of the Union, and it is
thought that the latter will be taken. The Minister
lones in the steamer Copiap6 at half one p. NJ
The turret Of the Huascar was completely knocked
to pieces.
THE ESCAPE THE UNION.
Tho escape Of the Union and her arrival at Callao
have been previously reported. Admiral Grau's
remains were accorded the honors duo to his rank
by the Chileans and were buried in state at Me-
llones. The Chileans had absolute orders to cap.
ture the Huascar all hazards and they have done
it, but the world must confess that il gallant
combat at sea has ennobled tho brave men who 60
down in ships, this fght between the Huascar, Of
two guns, and the two Chileans. of double weight,
double thickness of armor and six times tho number
of cannon, must hold high place in the annals Of
puckand sublimity on the water. Peru has given to
the widows of the fallen heroes substantial rewards
Full pensions. landed properly. monuments and
honors are dccreed but the place loft vacant by Grau
disappearance will not be filed by this generation in
the Republic. The Chilean vessels. Cochrxne and
Blanco were built in England They are in every
sense superior ships to the Huascsr. and only
about four years old Length. 2l0 feet all; tom
mage registered 2032 each hold. 1s feet inches in
depth; armor inches thick. from to IL inches
Of teak. Battery. ried guns EACH 800 Founders in
casemate. Cochrane is just out from extensive re-
pairs and can steam twelve knots easily. Besides
the fire of these vessels the Huascar received some
struggling shots from the Covado onga and the
armed transports accompanying the iron-clads.
The popular subscription to the fund for the pur.
chase of new iron-clad. to be called the Amrante
Grau, Is progressing wonderfully. In Lima alone
upward or 100000 soles have already been re-
ceived in money about f100 0OO) and the quantity
OF fjewelry precious stones. silver plate and orns-
ments, diamonds without number, contributed
by the ladies' OF Lima would dazzle the eyes OF tho
| up and sent abroad for sale. commissioner Is
already under way for Europe. with instructions
| from the government to close certain pending me-
| gotiatons with the house Of the Messrs. Dreyfus
Frares OF Paris. relative to monopoly Of the sale
of guano and nitrate Of soda in foreign markets. by
which large advance is promised to be expended in
| ships and elements of war; Peru has not the least
idea of giving up the struggle She shows herself
thusiasm Is unabated, and the new Minister Of War,
| General Manuel Gonzalez de Ia Cotera-Mendiburn
larity-is pusy at the work Of organization here
Lima for any visit the Chileans may now think
proper to make We have no further intelligence
| regarding their movements; but now as the ocean
is theirs any conveyance OF troops can be executed
by the transports Alone The southern coast IL we'll
defended, aud Lima also will give good account Of
| herself IL any attempt is made in this direction.
| rhe allied forces are being moved further south
! from Tarapaca toward the river Loa where the out
lying pckets Of the Chieans stationed at last
advices General Daza has written most enthusi
astic letter to the Vice President in Lima, La Puerta,
saying that tho loss OF the Huascar far from weaken
ing discriminating tho allies. will rather serve .
| bond toward closer union and common desire for
retaliation.
! WOUNDED.
| Captain Aurclio Garcia GYrcia, commanding the
division to which the Union Is attached, has soli-
cited court Of inquiry to investigate his conduct
| In leaving the Huascar to fight alone against the
Chilean squadron We are also without list OF the
| men. sailors, gunners, soldiers and mach inists
| who may have been killed wounded.
| It is known. however. that Mr.. Samuel
MacMahon. the chief engineer of the Huascar, ma
tive of the United States, ls unhnrt. Five officers
were killed and nine wounded, less seriously
The list of oficers who took part in the combat s
follows s:--Killed-Admiral Miguel Grau, Aide-de-
Camp Lieutenant Diego Fcrr6. Dangerously