Note XXVI-85 — Chapter XXVI · FURTHER WARS AND REVOLUTIONS. 1863-1885.

There had been many killed and wounded on both sides. An outsider, a French citizen, who imprudently put out his head, also lost his life. Much property was stolen, destroyed, or injured. At midday on the 16th the prisoners in the jail effected their escape, and made themselves conspicuous with their cries of Viva la libertad! The government force made several prisoners, and seized a number of arms in the arrabal. A number of young Panameños formed themselves into a guard to protect the city during the night of the 17th. Pan. Cronista, March 18, 21, 25, 1885.