CHAPTER IX.

THE ADVANCE OF THE ALLIES.

The Army in September, 1856—Death of Ubaldo Herrera—March to San Jacinto by McDonald—Attack on San Jacinto by Cole—Death of Cole and Callahan—Reinforcements for Belloso—The Allies march to Managua—State of the American Force at Masaya—Its Withdrawal to Granada—Belloso occupies Masaya—Attack by the Americans—Zavala attacks Granada—Action of the 13th October, 1856—Conduct of the Allies at Granada—Murder of Lawless—Other Murders—Treatment of the American Minister—Shooting of Lainé—Execution of Valderraman and Allende—Arrival of Henningsen—His Appointment as Brigadier General—State of the Meridional Department—Lieut. Fayssoux and the Granada—Action of the 10th November—Action of the 12th—Effects of these Actions—March to Masaya—Fighting there—Return to Granada PAGE 281