CHAPTER XIV.

CHACABUCO.

1817.

The Sierra of Chacabuco--Atero occupies Chacabuco--Maroto appointed to command the Royalist Army--Moonlight March of the Patriots--The Royalist Vanguard driven in--Advance of the Main Body--Repulse of O’Higgins--Soler takes the Position in Flank--Total Rout of the Royalists--Barañao--Occupation of Santiago--O’Higgins elected Supreme Director--Marcó taken Prisoner--San Bruno shot--Reception of the News in Buenos Ayres--San Martin returns to Buenos Ayres.....144