Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-06-10

k?H ' ~, nction our troops were engaged IN forced
'sss exposed to excessive rams, ana the ada,t'onat
inc'H' cio,binv vet amid every difficulty they bore
a'ns "r,erfness and for,,udc und performed their
NJ WIZ. WIZ with spi.i, and aacri,y-therc no muir
r,u.inE. md durinp the action nav a, IF eeinced
= n,o,cn to bc useful, and were actively 1gcd
rrI'' i,,,s In the conflict, / assured that they
n '.cd themselves in such manner proved them
as:aE- .,n.ers O., the arny Of San Iacuto. Col L.
woFsa. secretary Of War, was Oh the field For
h"T %. services have been highly beneficial 10 the
VEGAS -, hattie he the left wing, where Colonel
any" command first encountered and drove the
SEl" b., horc himself calamity and continued his &c
r'f activity, remaining with The pursucrs until
The hoaor oftransmtIing herewith, list OF all
%.ars and meu who were engaged in the action,
~ ,s,sc,uiiv request may be published, IN act
"n'. ,':cs 10 the individuals. For the Commanding
J n a,,rmpl discrimination TO the conduct Of
"V"'", commanded in the action or those who were
'"ss ~,dd would be impossible. Our success in the
conclusive proof ofther daring intrepid,y and
every officer and man proved himself worthy
..s cans. in which he ba,tsed, while the triumph re-
'L Ios,rs from the humanity which characterized
"',lnct after victory. and richly entities them to
W." ,n;,,,,,u and gratitude of their General. Nor
.I. We withhold the tribute of our grateful thanks
,h,, Being who rules The destinics of nations, and
' ~, time Of greatest need enabled to arrest a
- ,,ful invader whilst devastating our country.
have tie honor TO be,
With high consideration,
Your obedient servant,
SAAlL. HOUSTON,
Communder-in. Chief.
Return Of killed aud wounded in the notions of the
asn and DIST April, 1870
W,"r General Houston, wounded severely.
First Rcrimcnl Trrns Fofunteers.
Company A. George Waters, private, slightly wound
3D. 2ist. ,., Nv
Wahc, dn. ~
Company Capt. james Bellingly, Lemas Blakely,
HI Ir-an SauGe,ccr wounded, Washington An
>,,.on, CO.. Calvin Page, DO. Martin Walker, do.
Gomoany D-Cap, Moscly Baker, wounded, c. D.
Anderson. private, Wounded Allen Ingram, do.
Crnrsny Levy Williamson, private, wounded,
,.nss Wilson do Michael Putnam, do.
company IA. Il. Stevens, private, wounded, }.
Tom. DO ,a 70 D.,
Company - Cooper, private, "oahucu' D. Orig
T,,2l-KiIed 3; wounded Is.
Stcnpd Regiment ls1"s i'o'unteeys.
4 Germany D-2d Lieutenant, Lamb, killed 2lst; G.. w.
samson. private severely wounded 2lst; VIM. Win.
-, y:va,e do ls,. srrgt Albert GaIa,in, private,
4 sr:lIy wourtrd 2lS!
4 Iospany E. ashinc,on Lewis, private, severely
i r.o9j y.s f. g. Rector, DO, slightly DO
Company Alphonso Steel, private, severely wound
C.m7,ay Kls Lieut.. J. C. Hale, private, killed,
*s;.
Company J-Cap, Smith, private, wounded slightly,
.<: Isl, Sc5g,, Thomas p Fowl. private, killed, do;
NGl +. james private, wounded severely; - Irask,
?::ra.c wounded severely.
Tg,ai killed, ); severely wounded, s. slightly, 3; total
Il.
Dr. VIM. Mosely, and A. R. Stevens, wounded Sc
,srsly ticd since.
Lieut.; Col, }. e. Neil of the artillery, wounded Sc
y2l,ly on The 2hh.
VIM A. Park, Of; The artillery, wounded slightly on the
IS,
Jrvereaux J. woodliif, Of the cavalry, wounded Sc
[ARMY ORDER]
"HEAD QrARrERs,
San Jacinto, May 9th, 1886
"Cgmr1dcs-Circumstances connected with the battle
olc 2s render separation for the present unavnda
j, need not express TO you the many painful sem
which that necessity iniicts upon am So
4 he'd however, BIZ the hope, that we will soon be re-
matted II the great cause OF Liberty BTigadcr General
E4k appointed TO command the army for the present
.2lhie his valur, his patriotism, and his WISDOM
conduct in the battle of San Jacinto was sufficient to
ensure your confidence and regard.
The enemy, though retrealipg, still within the
iinS Of Texas-lI,er situation being known 10 you,
~ cannot DC taken at surprise. Discipline and subor
talon will render you nvincblc-your valor and he
nave proved you unrivaied.-Let not contempt
5 the enemy throw you of your guard Vigilance is
e frs. duty Of soldier, and Glory the proudest
sa:d Of his tolls.
"iou have patiently endured priTauns hardshps and
f!:ullies unappasd, you have encountered odds of
tao 10 one Of The enemy against you and borne your
lives in The outset and conflict of battle III manner
lrAnown IN the annals OF modern warfare. While an
'necr 10 remains in Texas, the work
Incomplete; but when Liberty is firmly established by
:on7 patience and your valo, it will be fame enough to
Ny Il was member Of the army Of San Jacinto."
IN taking leave ofmy brave comrades in arms, cam
nfsuppresSs expression of that pride which Justly
H n tarinT had the honor 10 command them person
nor will withhold the tribute Of my warmest adm!ra-
'"n ahc gratitude for the p,omptness with whch+y or
CTS were executed, and union maintained through the
sfHy At parting, my heart embraces you with graft
roe AMI affection. SAM'L. HOUSTON,
Commander. in chief.
The y o. Bulletin Of The 2ith states that with thou
'H"s Of his fellow citizens, its Editor had the sad
"sci Santa Anna-lt had been much used, and soied i'll
?pra'ancsms gold if gold it be, Of sorry COM
...a nIn. INC same paper gives welwrttcn letter
ne battle The ba,,!c.cry o.: the Texans was Alamo
! IA iIiHi': Alamo! !! Trays Crockett Fannin -!
':on rode IN front Of the line and gave the first order
ac upon the enemy OF tho whole RICH. wing Of the
II '"s.! only one man escaped
santa Anna was TAX, The ne xt day abouI 10 miles
'hi Inc battlefield in the woods in mean citizen s
h IS His age is ll--he has a high forehead, small
'"SHs's, oIack: little mixed with gray-tawney COM
'S'"' &C tos very much alarmed, whcn brought
'ne camp He is feet 8 inches hirl-his complex
sanen'n wears little gold rings in his esrs-is
ii Y-S'a 70 Santa Anna. Ampnte was educated in Eu-
iS' speaks English WE'LL and is regarded as man oil
.st nor talents But all these Mexicans said TO
"a Ike ordinary men by the side of Houston, who
%ssses an uucommcnly manly and noble coun,enance
n sound ' "
- (Fros the N. Orleans Bee, of Man. 26)
arrived IN town yesterday from Galveston stat.
s ma u" Texan government had effected ncgoca-
treaty with Santa Anna, the President Gene
nave not asccta ned the particulars Of this treaty;
w.: slPPoS. II is to recognize Texas as an independent
s a'n Whether this will he done by Mexico, whe-
81 III hcn!d be tolerated by the United States, is doubt
r. ,,,. Inc ie1an war is national in Mexico; and was
~ ,. Involuntary Than voluntary with Santa Anna The
& was Obliged to concentrate the ardent wishes OF
n 'Fynlcn, to continue his OWN popularity and pow
~ ~, nal whether lie be liberated, held captive or
,.H c war will be continued; and may not be con-