BATTLE OF SANTA ROSA—BLOODY FIGHTING., Tuesday—5 p.m

BATTLE OF SANTA ROSA—BLOODY FIGHTING.

official dispatch.

The rebellion may now be considered as suppressed all over the republic. Colonel Roca has defeated General Arredondo, taking him and his army prisoners. The following particulars are official:

The justice of the peace at Sances sends the following message to the governor of San Luis for transmission to the President of the republic:

December 8, Tuesday—2 a.m.

Mr. Governor: I have just received dispatches from Colonel Panelo with the most favorable news. Major Gimenez has just surrendered himself, with four men of the Fourth of the line and three others, announcing the complete defeat of Arredondo. I am starting for the Desaguadero, to watch the passes of the river.

R. TISERA, J. P.

On the 7th, at dawn, General Roca (promoted on the field by President Avellaneda) took up position about a league from one of the enemy’s flanks. The camps were inundated, as Arredondo had cut the sluices; nevertheless, the national army attacked, and, after two hours’ desperate fighting; completely defeated the enemy. The losses were severe, Colonel Paz and Commander Timote being killed, President Avellaneda, to honor their memory, raising both to the rank of colonel in the line.

official dispatch.

Mr. Minister: I have the honor to inform your excellency that last night at 12 o’clock I advanced on the enemy’s flank with artillery and reached his rear guard. At dawn I was ready, in spite of the darkness, the difficulty of the operation, and the uneven character of the ground. Arredondo had to leave his intrenchments and face me.

At 6 o’clock in the morning I attacked him. At half-past 8 o’clock he was routed, and he and all his officers and infantry prisoners, as also part of his cavalry, the rest escaping, having good horses.

The battle lasted two hours. It was bloody, and we have to deplore heavy losses, among them Col. Carlos Paz, who fell in front of the Third of the line, pierced by twelve bullets. Commander Timote fell in the thick of the enemy’s ranks, and many other officers, whose names I will forward to your excellency.

I beg to recommend to the government all the chiefs, officers, and men of this army, especially Lieut. Col. Edward Racedo and Colonel Nelson.

I will send on details, and meanwhile congratulate your excellency on the pacification of the republic.