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