Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-07-01

was fought principally on the open L;il;na Iosiaa
e'oou w cr6 nioht before the BATTLE Gen Cos REIN
s e.. Santa Anna with 500 uen lhere are now De-
nm md GUO prisoners between 2UJ und ouJ wound
ed and between |uo anu ooo A''eu' uiu ia ''' u'''
,rifr less than 700 men.
saw Gen Cos yesterday; he is evidently very much
alarmed and to appeared to be almost beside himself
He attempted to cXruse his conduct and said that his ene-
mics had made charges against him that were false a,
did wish 10 exu his fallen fortunes and wretch
cd situation, made lew remarks and remained with INN
bul few luOnents He feels conscious he must de
Santa Anna is i, Nensco. fear Government Will
be Guped by him; but be cannot escape-he must dc:
You will have seen the official reports, that WI! give
you detail than time will allow me to concrnse.
Pleased to say, that Capt. (nuw Co iHah NrPehu
Seguin: native Of Dcxar, and whom have Known
from boy, commanded % men, all natives Of Tie same
place, and performed wonders every man sSnaZsu nun
self in the most distinguished mannrr One OF llrii,
with Bowie kui; ki!!cd2! OF hls coantryIen ana one
Of them Col Ba!rts. whom knew well. ilon'c1o Us:
brother Of the General the same who mutilated the o'y
of the laleued Travis. was killed. lwehy-'hrce Eeu
officers am ng the sam
(Fyo1p the VEG orleans Bnirtin, JnAe 81
RErUnx OF Cgx IlorsroS TO TEXAs.-The hero Of
San Jacinto lief! our city on Thursday afternoon: on
board the schr. Caspian for Natcoches, on MS way 10
General OF the ARM DR.. Erwin, by Mai Alexander lie
Roy, one oil his adsdccamP, and Maj Cook
Daring the Generals limited stay here. he enjoyed
the hospitaLle attention Of his Old and attached Trend:
y. ~.
where the atc medical assistance OF DR.. Z. ker and
Dr.. Ccnas were promptly afforded hlm, in addition to
that Of his Surgeon General The house OF Mr. Chris
~ has bccn for upwards o two weeks, literally lrong'
ed with visitors xios tender the Homage OF respect
one no has rendered himself not conspicuous
in the eyes OF The world for his bravery and skill in van
gushing the ensnr. than Tor his moderation and orbcar-
towards those wsu b. The late glorious battle. have
been placed at his mercy.
On his arrival here, such was the condition 10 which
the severity OF his wound had reduced him. that II was
considered than probable that his lille would nave
been in danger inr'te @aEt O! careful nursing lad ms
departure from the army been delayed but very few
days longer. We happy, however: III having 1t IN
our power that The unremng attentions OF the
medical gentlemen above named, added 10 The comfort
able state in which, he placed al Mr. C!rlStys house,
have been attended with signal success The fragments
OF the aucle bone have all bees taken out and although
he is able present to SIT up Tor than hour
two time, lie is considered 10 be rapidly pro-
crossing towards conva!escence.
Previous to the Generals departure. he was invited
parla;e public dinner. by committee OF citizens Of
New Orleans, wc he declined account OF his ankle
~ TO return to The army The following Is his letter:
MAJ ORLEANS, lst June, lS3G.
Gentlemen With i.Gch pleasure acknowledge the
receipt vi your letter of the 3lst u and the resolution
accompanying il, comnendalory o! my conduct in the
struggles OF Texas for liberty well your adyertcnce
to the pa, which sustained in The last war; in defence
o! ny native land Nothing cal, be more grateful to
SOLDIER THAI the that his good fortune has
cured Ia m ans! those who have perlled life with him,
the confidence and Of the virtuous and patriotic
PORTION of mankind. 1t is Of pleasing reflection
that irs aids promptly furnished by friends
of New Orleans and that their increasing cXertions gave
US hope, in the darkest moments of lhc past.
My health ut Presen would compel ME to decline the
generous offer OF pub!ia dinner politely ttndered to
lnysefand staff no other consideration could influence
me; but would consider that should lie wanting in
proper respect for my adopted country, and the
in which my iellow.cilzcnS are engaged, if were to
unite in ary festive entertainments while Texas contains
ind"idnGl hostile TO her Mefty; and in rendering my
thanks 10 you for your favorable consideration, pray
TO 5c assured, that the principles which have
prompted my actions through life in behalf Of liberty,
shall abide with me, until Texas shall be
free and independently aud regulated by institutions ST.
Inar to those which have secured prosperity and happ
siess 10 the lsnd of mi nativity. am gentlemen,
Win the highest respect aud gratitude,
Your 0SC,ient servant,
sAhCEL HoUsToN.
We learn by the arrival last evening of the steamboat
Swiss Boy, that Inc steamboat Caspian which left this
port for NachLochcs Tuesday evening last with the
gallant Houston and about seventy OTHER passengers
board blew out her cylinder head yesterday morning
about day break, fifty miles above this city, but t:tu
uately INF ed no person Oh board. the Swiss BOY
brings back several Of tie Caspuns passengers
that beat will probably be detained several days by
this uccrdent.-.E q. Bai.
from the Ncc Orleans Rulctin Jane 49,
The following is translation uG 4 document presented
by Gen. Santa Anna to the Executive Government of
Texas, with request that it should be published That
request has been complied with by the Government. In
to the same, and that the public may appreciate
the motives of Santa Anna give the additional
with the single obserration that did the pa
per require il, many aldavs could be produced prove
d written capllulaiion.
The part Of the document Of Santa Anna which we
have alicsed, will strike readers differing some
what from the true character of his subjects.
Pirate Secretary Of the President Of Ike RcpuJic Of cr
co, Geacrat-in- (h:ct If tie 3rmy IF OperGiions.
In the journal entitled "El Correu Atanlco, Of New
Orleans dated 18th Of April last, which has casually
fallen into my hands, which, although dictated by vrl-
gcance, may be perceived at fist sight cannot re-
ran from noticing the in Jury done to the Mexican army
By atribung to II actiors OF which it is incapable.
1t is said in article relating to the respecting
Col Taanm that which follows
This chat, according the orders received from Cen
Houston left G":iaI the l!nl Of March, with from
$50 to J60 volunteers, and 4! the distance Of : miles
East from that poit found himself surrounded by 2OGU
Of Saata lima S infantry and cavalry; wo after having
destroyed his It'll, advance guard which consisted OF
e men, attacked him between and IN The afternoon,
and rcpused with The loss o l0 killed and wound
I'd, the loss OF the TEXANS being insignificant; night
coming OF, Faunin marched 10 favorable pes tlOn
where he enrcnced TAe &aaiG .2n@;S.s deSparing OF
,onqucring him by attack face 10 face (cara cara
iad usual H. deception and the following
morning they hoisted :lag OF truce. Faunin then went
o converse, half way between his encanIpncnt, and
hal Of the traitors with their chief who stated to him
hat he he was acquainted with the sinailness Of lis !
Usccs; that they plain destitute of wafer AMI
surrounded; hut he WAS wiling to grant them luurlrr, !
Sc tannln e:. into the and capituated. Ac- |
;nrding 10 tie s-rrceuen his troops lay down
heir ARMS return 10 GU.!ad ana remain there some days
mil they could embar. at Cur4no for New Orleans
IL! this done hut the 9h day after their arrival
It GOlad they were informed that vessel was ready
It Copuno to receive t!em they accordingly march
ID between tno files of ruccS, wko, the distance o;
i've miles from Gullad fled upon them and assass:!atc6
hem all. excepting Mr. Heddcn and three others who ;
led prrcipitaely 10 BUSH where they remained until
bile TO pat themselves in safety, &c
To these assertiuws, observe that The Mexican
roops, who defeated Fannin, did not hoist flag truce
or did their cri give any assurance quarter by cec
rating captuiIt!OI In consequence OF such an offer
70 affirm facts ot so much Importance, it necessary 10