The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-05-25
From the Louisiana Advertiser.
IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.

New OnLEANs, May 9th.-By the arriv-
al of the steamer Swiss Boy, yesterday, we
received the annexed, for which we are
indebted to the kindness of captain Walker,
who came passenger in the above boat. 1t
was written by Col. Hockey of the Texan
army, to friend in Natchi,oches -
Sir,-I have but moment to give you
an account Of our victory. Our spies -hav-
ing taken a courier and officer on the l9th,
who informed us that Gen. Santa Anna and
his army were across the San Jacinto, at
this point, we Immediately took up our line
of march and reached that place on the
morning of the 20,h; the day was passed
in accommodating the. enemy. Some few
shots during the timebaving,bce exchang-
cd between the artlI1 without much effect
on either side. On the morning of the 2Ist,
the enemy commenccd maneuvering, and
we expected to be attacked in our camp, as
they had received reinforcement of 500
men, which made them 1900 strong; but
they settled down and continued throw
ing up breast work, that they commenced
ut the first news ofour approach. We com
menced the attack upon them at hall-past
S o'clock, p. M. by a hot fire from our
artillery, consisting oftwo ordinary 4poun-
ders. The enemy returned our fire with a
long brass nine FOUNDER.
Our first fire having carried away their
powder box caused their loud shouting %
cease. We marched up within us yards
limbered our pieces and gave them the grape
and canister, while our brave rifle-mer
poured in their deadly fire. In fifteen
minutes the enemy were flying in every dI-
rection, and were hotly pursued by us
They left 500 Of their slain behind them
Never was there a victory more complete
Gen. Cos was taken and killed by pis;o
ball from one of our men, who instantly re-
cognized him. Gen. Santa Anna was Ia
ken next day about ten miles from the place
of action, by one Of our spies, who on being
brought forward Immediately requested tc
see Gen. Houston. l happened to be pass.
ing at the time he was conveyed to Gen
Houston, who was laying on bed in his
tent, having been wounded in the action, anc
heard them say, We surrender into you
hands Gen. Santa Anna, Governor of tn,
Republic of Mexico" He was ordered t,
coll in his aides, who were nearly all taker
among whom was Allmontie. There wer,
then propositions made, of which you vii
have the details by express.
Houston was wounded in the ancle by
musket ball in the early part Of the engage
ment; but remained on his horse until j
terminated. There is list of the Mexican
prisoners, which shall be transmitted yor
by express. They amount 10 nearly 81,
hundred, among whom are six women.
Farfber Particulars
by the arrival of the steamer Caspian
last night, we have received farther con
firmation of the defeat and capture of Santi
Anna and his army. the particulars of whicl
will be seen elsewherc. Colonel Houston
who came passenger in the Caspian. ais,
states that 1t was reported Santa Anna ba,
made the following propositions to genera
Houston for his release, viz THAT he vii
paw all the indemnity for the war--recogniz,
Texas as an Independent, state, besides or
der the remaining part of his troops at pres
ent stationed in different parts of Texas, Il
assemble Immediately, and lay down thei
arms: and that Hous,oa's reply was, tlis