Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1812-10-28
Translated for the Freenan's JoaF'
nal, from the Merican Gasettes.
MEXICO, May 5.

mftteu 10 tnt ICC ivy Va US" A"S
dom the particulars of the glorious
actions sustained by his troops over
the combined forces of the rebels'
in the fields of Guautla. 1t appears
that after sub,luing several towns IN
direction to Guautla. he proceeded
Immediately to that place. where the
Insurgents we're strongly fortiiiea,
and which they considered impres
aable. They Judged from their su-
perior number that they had nothing
to fear, and that they could ever
whelm our troops they made sor-
tie, and commenced a desperate at
tack, but Gen. Callesa having ar.
ranged his men in great order, and
manoeuvring with skill, repu!scd
them with great slaughter. killing
upwards of 5000, and woundins an
immense number.
May 6.
For the satisfaction Of the public
we publish the following despatch.
from his Excellency Field Marshal
Don Felix Maria Callega, to the
Vice Roy.
Most Excellent Sir-This day
four months this army conquered
Zetaguara, and at 2 O'Clock this
morning we entered triumphant into
GuautIa. -.
The enemy attacked us in two diff
fercnt points, but was repulsed with
great slaughter. / then detached a
body of Infantry to take possession
of the town, while the cavalry pur-
sued the enemy in every direction,
spreading death around them.
We found An immense quantity OF
ammunition and military stores in
the town, and all the enemies arul
Iery. Ihast~n to communicate this
important intelligence for the salts
faction of your excellency. and Tor
that ofthe loyal inhabitants of the
city ofMexico-the enemy lost up
ward, of 5000 killed and an immense
number wounded.
God preserve your Excelleney
(SisncdD FssTets, 'EslGEGA.
Head Quartsestate or,tia, the sd
N,y4s,e ITO the sale
io his E1AS Walters, uFice Roy
DON Francisco sEee Of tAi,pesas,
May Sssthss,
Field Marshal CalegA,ae 5 trans
mitted to his Exces!eacy< thc Vice
Roy. the following accon.t Of the
glorious result Of the pursuit Of the
rebels at Quant!a.
Most Excellent Sir-Ths different
actions which preceded the capture
of Quantla. were hardly terminated.
when was attacked by severe bi-
lions complaint. which prevented my
giving you circumstan';al account
lhereof-Inow communicate TO you
in substance the result oft!ie action.
Curatc Morelos being reduced to
the necessity Of subsisting upon in
sects, having lost 5000 men by sick
ness, and constantly harrassed by our
troops. and not entertaining hopes of
receiving rcinforcemen's, as our ar
my had DESTROYED in different actions
upwards ofIsO0o Of the enemy-he
resolved to retreat in the night of
the day that he received a copy OF
the royal pardon, which he appear
ed to receive with great joy. we sus-
peducd our FIRE; but We redoubled
our vigilance.
He retrsated at two in the morn
ing. placing in the front Of his pria-
cipal column 1000 carihineers. then
folioweda body Of 500 horse, and a
corps OFFS TO 5000 lan"ers.
He marched in this order to Calva-
rio. Twas Immediately appraised of
their plan. and without losing mo-
ment gave directions for the batta-
lion of Asturias to get possession Of
Euenavista, attack the enemy's rear
guard. and capture his artillery.
The battalion Of Asturias immedi-
ately took possession OF Buenavista,
which they entered with great rapi-
dity. end defeated the enemy's rear,
completely fulfilling my object.
then detached all the cavalry to
pursue the enemy: they attacked
him with such energy and spirit that
he was Immediately routed.
The enemy being put to flight.
was pursued to the distance of
leagues, which is strewed with dead
bodies. They all threw down their
muskets, which have been collected
by our troops-all their ammunition,
eolors and artillery are also taken.
This has been the most complete
victor ever obtained by our trooDs.