Litchfield enquirer., 1836-05-26

latter had bsan separated int6 two bodies, d.
vidsd BY the river Brassos, whose sudden rise
4 preveusea their junction. The large body
consisted Of about 1900 or 1900 men. who be-
ling attacked by General Houston, set fire to
THE town of Harrisburgh and refreshed; but
Houston succeeded in Overtaking them about
miles from that place. compelled them 70
/ pitched battle. in which 700 of the Next
cans were killed, and 500 taken prisOners-
among whom was General Cos, whose i" pa.
role d'hOnneur" win serve him on this Occa.
sion! The enemy was completely routed,
| and the loss Of the TEXANS was very iocOO-
siderable. Gen. Houston immediately mareh-
ed ia pursuit Of the other body, and NAV have
equally captured them; but this 10 not vet
ascertained. ,.a
From the Ne'O- Orleans Buletia of Nav 3.
( An express has arrived here via Natchito-
ches, from Texas, and is confirmed by Gen.
Gaines, that Gen. Houston, of Texas, has
conquered Santa Anna and his army. Santa
Anna himself and his soldiers all prisoners.-
| The forces Of Santa Anna were estimated at
100, and those Of Houston at 500. The ex-
| press farther states that HOuston's army des-
tr0yed half Of the Mexicans, and the loss on
| his side was six killed and e0,wOnnded.
The saddle of Santa Anna was taken and
brought in, and is Of a e&@tGy order, being es-
timated ms worth betweeS six and 500 dollars,
| and the express who brought 10 the news,
rode on the horse of Santa Anna.
The following information came to hand
yesterday.
gentleman Of this city, who arrived this
morning from Attakapas. 10 the steamboat We
locipede, states that on the evening previous
to his departure two persons arrived at st.
Marlinsville. direct from Texas-that these
persons, who appeared TO be men Of respect
,hs E.MkA hot
gagement had taken place between the Text
an forces under General Houston and the
Mexican army. in which the latter were to-
tally routed, having lost 700 men in killed and
wounded. and 500 prisoners. among whom
was Gen. Cos. The loss Of the Texans is
said to be inconsiderablc.
The circumstances related by these gentle
men, were that the Mexican army had from
some cause or other been separated into two
bodies, divided BY the river Brazos; that the
sudden rise Of that river prevented the two
bodies from effecting iunciion--that Hous-
ton marched against the larger body, amount
log to IS or l4O0 men-that the latter retreat
ed, and 10 their retreat set IRE to the town Of
Harrisburgh. Houston succeeded in over.
taking them about seven miles from that town,
and made sudden and vigorous attack on
them, and after s0me we've fighting. the
above mentioned. These gentlemen stated
that they were short distance from Harris.
burgh, and could distinctly hear the firing, and
that the result was well known before their
departare-that Houston had marched in pur-
suit Ofthe other body, which it was supposed
could not possibly escape him.
LATER NEWS AND CONFIRMA.
TON OF THE ABOVE.
Since the above was put 10 type, we have
been favored with the perusal Of letter from
New Orleans. dated May Sd. to gentleman
In this city. We snako che e,Ilosysns extracts
The glorious news we have received 10
official, and can be relied on. Had Santa An.
ma concentrated his two divisions, Houston
would have lost the day. The latter General
has to encounter now. the division under Ses-
ma" (This. it viii be seen above. he is re-
parted to have cut to pieces. ZEE. Star.
Closing. sir-The steamboat Romeo
has just arrived from Ouichita, Red River.
and confirms the report brought by the Le-
want, and we have Just seen letter from Gen. I
Houston. dated Goth April, few hours pre-
vious to the hattie. He stated that Santa An !
M was in the Geld, and that he ki3oust0n) had (
one half his men in ambush 10 order to coax
Santa Anna on to give him battle. There is |
no doubt that Santa Anna is taken as report |
ed. No one doubts it here.'' a...., ..,.t
From the Ne,O- o. leans Bee. april 5sh. sA'
Camp Safety, San Jacinto. Linch's Cros- I
4 sing. April goth.
Mr.. President-Dear Sir: This morning |
the army reached this point, and was attack
ed at half past II A. M. by the army Of Sam !
Ia Anna, which continued Untis three O'Clock, !
when he drew his forces from the field. Our |
men were few who engaged the enemy. the |
balance remaining concealed for the purpose |
of hiding our numbers. His force is reported I
at 800: ours does not exceed $50.
am disposed to think that the enemy in |
tend another attack tonight by change Of
position. We had but one man Wounded !
The enemy's loss 10 estimated at from to 20. |
There would be no difficulty 10 securing the |
rights Of the peeple, and the liberties Of Tex-
rs, It men would march to their duty. and not
ny like recreants from danger. Texas must
be defended and liberty maintained.
SAM. HOUSTON.
Commander in Chief.
p. 8. Santa Anna was in the field. The
officers and soldiers acted well. Col. Rush
was In ihe astie0v cad fully met my wishes.
Extract Of letter dated New Orleans.
May 5, 1885.
Dear Sir-I suppose you have heard the
report Of HoustOn's being victorious 10 Texas,
! and capturing Santa Anna. ] think there is
little doubt but that he has had battle, and
been victorious, but do not think TO the ex-
tent reported. As to Santa Annals capture,
I 70 not 90, am eeftain, rs he was expected
nOurly at MetamOras, when vessel (since ar
| rived herel left there long before the battle
was fought. il 10, however. probable the re-