Litchfield enquirer., 1836-05-26

time having been exchanged between the are
tillery without much effect on either side
On abe morning Of the 2ist, the enemy cOm-
meneed man@uyering, and we expected TO Be
attacked in our camp, n they had received
reinforcement of 500 men. which made them
1900 strong but they settled down and con-
tinued throwing up breastwork, tl1ut they
commenced at the FIRST news Of our approach.
We commenced the attack upon them at
half past S O'Clock P. M. by hot Ore from
our artillery, consisting Of two ordinary &
Founders. The enemy FetOrned our lire with
long brass 9pounder. Our Rrst IRE having
carried away their powder box caused their
loud shouting TO cease. We marched OPP
within ITS yards. limbered our pieces and
gave them the grape and canister, while our
brave riaemeH poured in their deadly Ore. In
fifteen minutes the enemy were flying in ev-
cry direction, and were holly pursued by us.
They left 500 Of their slaia behind them
Never was there victory more complete.
Gen. Cos was ssAeD and killed by pistol ban
from one Of our men, who instantly recOgni-
zed him. Gen. Santa Anna was taken next
day about ten mites from the place Of actiOnr
by one Of our spies, who on being bsoOglls
forward, Immediately requested 90 see Gen.
Houston. I happened TO be passing al the
time he was cODv eyed to Gen. Houston, who
was laying OF bed 10 his tent, having been
wounded in the action, aud heard them say
We surrender into our hands Gen. Sanrx
Anna, Governor Ofthe republic Of Mexico
He was ordered to call in his aids, who were
nearly all taken, amongst whom was AllmOn-
tie. There were then propositions made, Of
which you will have the details BY express.
Houston was wounded in the ANGLE BY
musket bali 10 the early part of the engage
meut but remained on his horse until It ter
ted Sc lsck.n ekm al.
Mexican prisoners. which shall be transmitted
you by express; they amount to nearly 600,
among whom are six women. $50.
MilitGSy lMovements.-.It Is stated 10 the
Times Of this morning. that three cOsapanies
from this harbOr, three companies from Fort
Monroe, Told Point COmfort,) aud one from.
Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, have been.
ordered to Fort Mitchell, Alabama.
The Pitss6wg Gazette Of the 18th May;
has this paragraph; ..o
We understand that Major r. l.. Baker,
at the Allegheny arssaslr rear this city. has
received orders to send Immediately to Baton.
Rouge ten thousand ni,skets. al number Of
pieces Of artillery, and a large quantity Of am.
'''unitioa. to supply the troops for which /"
requisition has recently been made. They
are now being shipped on board the steam-.
boat Emerald and q keel boat.
From ALabama-Thc Montgomery Jour-
nal Of April 27th, states that orders had been
issued ~ the Governor Of Alabama 10 Gener-
ais Scott and Watkins (of the militia of that
State> to draft 5000 men from their brigades,
and hold them in readiness to act against ths
Creek indians. should any emergency arise to-
require it. The Journal states also that it is
moi informed as ~ the circumstances which,.
in the Judgment Of the Gove.nar. have rem
dered it necessary to organize this large forcr.
and therefore cannot judge Of its propriety.
NJ. y. american.