Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1836-05-30
TEXAS.
From the Louisiana idrsrfisos, Nay 9.
IMPORTANT FROM TENAS.

Nv tire arrival oil the steamer SWISS boy, yes
serday, we received the annexed, for which ".
.rs indebted to the kindness of Capt. Walker,
WHO came passenger BY the above boat. IL wa
written BY Col. Hockey, OF the iesian arm, TO .
friend in Narchi,oches:
SIR: | have but a moment 10 give you an ac-
coun, Of our victory. Our spies having taken a
eour;,r and officer on the 18th, who informed us
that Gen. Santa Ana and his army were across the
San Jacinto at this point. we Immediately took
M our line Of march and reached that place on
the morning Of the 20,h. The day was passed in
reconnoitring the enemy some few shots during
the time having been exchanged between the artil-
lery wiil,ou, much effect on either side. On the
morning of the 2lst the enemy commenced ma
nUuvrias, aud we expected to be attacked IN our
camp, as they had received a reinforcement OF ooo
men, which made them 1900 strong but they set
tied down, and continued throwing up a breast
work that they commenced at the iirsI news OF our
anOroach. We commenced the attack upon them
At halt past 1 o'ciock p. NJ. by a no, fire from oYr
artillery, consisting Of two Ordinary hur-pounders.
The enemy returned our fire with u long brass
nine FOUNDER Our first fire having carried away
their powder-box, caused their loud shouting 10
cease, We marched up within Us Yards, lin
bcred our pieces, and gave them the grape and
canister, while onr brave rifemen poured IN their
deadly fire. In fifteen minutes the enemy were
hyinr in every direction, and were noty pursued
BY vs.. They left 500 OF their slam behind them.
Never was there a victory more complete. Gen.
Cos was taken, and killed BY a pistol ball from
orc Of our men, who Instantly recognized him.
General Santa Ana Was taken the newt day about
ten milo. from the place OF action BY some OF our
spies, who, on beiag brought forward, immediate.
" requested to So Gen. Houston. | happened TO
be passing at the time lie was conveyed 10 Gen.
l..a - - ll -. - t.Ht L.
ing been wounded in the action, and heard them
say we surrender into your hand. Gen. Santa
Ana, Governor OF the Republic OF Mexico He
was then ordered to cali in his aids, who were
nearlv all taken, among whom was Almonte.
There were then propositions made, Of which You
will have the details by express.
Houston was wounded in the ankle Nv u nus
kct ball in the carly part oi the engagement but
remained on his horse until 1t terminated. There
isa list Of the names of the Mc,ean prisoners,
which shall be transmitted TO You by express they
amount to nearly GOO, among whom are six W.
men"
FURTHER PARTICULARS,
By the arrival Of the steamer Caspian, last might,
We have received further confirmation q, the defeat
and capture OF Santa Ana and his army, the par &.
,iculars of which will be seen elsewhere. Col.
Houston, who came passenger in the {. also states
IuII II WIS lSlltIifb tGdilld -Ali Has lldut lt IJl-
Loving propositions 10 General Houston, for his
release, viz: Tha, he will pay all tho indemnity
for the war recognise ToSas as an independent
State, besides order the remaining part of his
troops, at present stationed in different patts OF
Texas, 10 assemble Immediately, and lay down
their arms and that Houston, reply was that
Santa Ana, his officers, aud the remaining part OF
his forces should be shot as soon rs the latter
should make their appearance.
From the True Imtricap.
PARTICULARS or TIE CAPTURE
OF SANTA Ana.
During the night Of the 20ui ult.. after the shir-
misl, between the Mexican and Texan forces,
Gen. Houston made a movement with GOO men
and all hs artillery, and al day-break met the Mex.
lean force, 100 or 1900 strong, also innloyement.
and gained a position within rifle distance OF the
enemy, before they were aware Of hir presence.
Two discharges Of small arms and cannon loaded
with musket balls settled the nlliir the Mexican
soldiers then threw down their arms, most of them
without firing, and begged for quarter, 600 or 700
Killed. The officers broke anJ endeayoured 10
escape the mounted rifemen, however, .oon
overlook all but one, who distanccd the rest-him
they ran fifteen miles, when his horse bopeed down
in the prairie, near the Bras,os timber he then
made for the timber on foot. His pur.ucr., in the
caccrness Of the chase, dashed into the same bog
hole, left their horses, and continued the pursuit on
foot, following the trail Of tho fugitive. (Which
was very plain, owing TO the recent rains until
they reached the timber, where il was lost. The
Iursuers then spread themselves, searched the
woods for q long time in vain, when il occurred TO
IN old hunter that the chase might, like n hard
pressed bear, have" taken Il tree" The tree tops
were then examined, when 10, the game was di,cov-
cred. snugly ensconced IN The forks u Il large hrs
oak.
The cap,ors did not know who THEN prisoner
was until they reached the camp, when the Mexican
soldiers exclaimed, d" III General FL Gcttt
Santa .1nar
From the Louisville Journal, Uay Is.
LArER.-A gentleman just from Red river has
communicated the following, as ths latest intelli-
gencc from Texas. After routing the detachment
ON the east side Of the Brassos, I@iosston crossed
that river and attacked the main body OF the Mex
lean army, with great effect. Many were Killed