15 JUNE 1839, Page 2

Late accounts from Lima and Callao state that the defeat

of Santa Cruz was occasioned by the treachery of a general officer, who admitted a strong body of Chilians through a pass, which he was appointed to defend. In this way, SANTA CRUZ was, surprised in the centre of his camp ; and a dreadful struggle ensued, each party fighting at close quarters, with bayonets and short Spanish knives.