Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-06-02

ana halt distance, they were obliged 10
return With their saddles on their heads,
on account Of the bad state of their hors-
es, so much so, that il we had 200 useful
horses, this day would have concluded
the career Ot the traitors Bolivar, Cederio.
Zaraza, aud the rest Of their followers.
The results of this brilliant action have
been, that the enemy has left more than
400 on The field of battle and $50 prison.
ers. Among the first, according 10 de-
ciarations taken, are brig. gen. Pedro Lee
on Tones. chief of the staff Sauiandtr,
co.'s. Ga!indO. Salon ManriQue, II coils.
Piaaugo and Sylvester Palacias. and The
major Plaza. Among the second, Ii. col.
Maniredo Beesolari, attached To the staff,
majors Joseph Francisco and Juau dc Di-
os Morales, capt. Forensic 'Tobar, Boil
vars aW-de-caoip, and ihe surgeon Sc
basiiau OiIvares. Besides these prison
ers. I50woncn have fallen into our hands
We have likewise rctaken, o. the prisoners
they took in ST, Fernando, l. Don Fran
cisco Argona, eusigns Don Juan Aaisnia
Gallant and Don Joaquin Villaml, and
Don Cali,io Landacta. We have taken
two stands OF coiors, one of which was
presesied 10 ne by Reias, private ofthe
Corps OF Lancers allthe baggage Of the
commanders and officers, including Boil
vars, vas taken, and he was obliged 10
throw away his - and cap, with which
ne was disguised. Three ammunition
chests, and three drums, as per annexed
detail, likewise fell into our power. On
our side, there was no more loss than the
death OF The valiant col. Don Rafael Lo-
PEE and seven soldiers, and dangerous
" wounded the captain OF Royal Lancers
Don Regime Landacia, and Gil Gonzales,
the ensigns Gregorio Rivos, Vicente Ber-
muder, the 1t. ai dragons, Don Brniio
Franco, with 81 privates more. All the
commanders and officers behaved with
the greatest bravery. and with The great
est courage, but mUsI particularly re-
commend te yeur exceleacy the Il. coils.
Don Felipe Farias and Don Josef Alarti-
neg, captains Don Juan Sanchez, Don Ba-
siiio Castillo, Don Ignacio peno. Don
Reglno l.andacia aud Dou Juan Baptis-
la Urrutl. capt. Don Julian Moves, aud
the 1t. of San Francisco de Tornado, ex-
ceeded any thing that could be expected,
as likewise the flying artillery of Pao, un-
der the orders of 1t Esiavan RADIO. Tie
H. OF dragons, Don Benito Franco, *
worthy of the highest consideration, for
be example lie gave in continuing the ac-
| ton after being VI oUnded.
The chief of The staff, Don Tomas de
Renovaies, who besides having penefrat-
ed III the morning 10 the spot where Boil
var lay asleep, having lost his horse un-
der nun, still remained directing lhe 9u-
er'ilas and other squadIous, which exam
pie Mas likewise followed by Don Miguel
Carton v Asopardo. The It, COL of the
Casadoncs of Navarro, who commanded
The infantry, led oil 10 victory, despisinz
the enemy's fire until he penetrated into
his ranks. The lst sergeant of his COM
pany, Manuel Garcia Morente, distin-
guished hlmselfin the action. In short,
most excellent sir, the officers and army
have LETT nothing unwished for, as the re-
suit plainly demonstrates. / hope YOUR
excellency will not omit rewarding such
distinguished valor, informing Ii. M. of
the conduct of the heroes.
Encahlpment of Napire, April Is, 1918.
Most Excellent Sir,
(Signed) ANTONIO PLA.
To has erceiiency
tile commander in chief.
Note of ne articles taken from the enemy in
the action fthe Nth instant, at the Ria-
con de los IorOs, haIf league from San
.fosef'de TtSnadoS
go muskeis--- 30 500 cartrid GEES
u 40 flintS-lOO lancPs-25 hatChets-
= cases of spades and axes-a complete
furnace.
Note.-We have likewise taken from
them the rich booty they possessed,
composed of Bolvars baggage, as well
as that of the other officers who accom2a-
med linn, with many jewels, &c. Of great
value.