Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-06-21

rapidly 10 line and through an open prairie, ~itl
out any protection whaieycr Tor mcn. Thr
artillery advanced aud took s,a,ion within two
hundred yards ofihe enemy's brrrs,wofk, and com
pcncei effective IRE With grape sni canister.
Col Sherman With las regiment hsvng common-
eea the action upon orr Ion wing the hole hue.
The ceatre and on the night. advancing in double
quick time, rung the war cry, "Rtmczbr he .fa-
mo- received the oncmy's ere aud advancing within
poin, blank shot before piece discharged from
oar lines. Oar line advanced without a hal, until
they were in possession Of the woodland and the
cnemy's btcastWort; the righ, wing Of Duflesun
aud the len Of Millard's taking possession Of the
bfcsslwofk; our artillery having gallant. charged
0p within seventy yards Of the enemv's cannon,
when il taken by troops. The conflict
lasted about eighteen MINI from the time OF close
action, until were in possession Of The cnemy's
encom 2moni taking one piece Of cannon, tloadedI
f,ur stand Of colors al their camp equpage
aud baggage. Our csvalsy had charged aud rout-
81 tina, Of the enemy the night sni gi' pursuit
To the fugiSes sbich did not until they
r,ed at the bridge which have mentioned before
/ Cap, karues, always among the foremost IN dan
I ger, commanding tie pursuoFs. The conflict IN
the hreastwork lasted but II few moments; many Of
the troops encounred hand 10 hand and not having
The Advantage Of bsyuncs on our side, our rifomen
them of at the br,ech The route uced al
| half past four, and The pursuit by the main army
continued until twilight.
1 A guard iLon left in charge OF The enemy
eucnmpmen,, and army returned with their
! killed and wounded. In the battle our Loss was
/ two killed and ,wen,y three wounded six Of whom
! MORALLY. The enemy's loss was 630 killed, among
which was ! general officer, colonels, 9 lleuten-
! ant Sspluntls 8 captains IL leutenants. Woun-
! ded 20S, of which colonies, 3 lieutenant
| colonies. > second lieutenant colonies, captains
| cadet. Prisoners 730-President Gen. Santa
Anna, Gen. Cos. A colonies, aids TO Gen. Santa
Anna. lieut. colonies, the private secretary OF
Gen. Santa Anna, and the colonel Of the Guerrero
battalion, are in the number. Gen. Santa Anna
was no, taken un, the 22d and Gen. Cos IN yes.
ierday, very few having escaped. About 600 mus
ke,s, 800 sabrcs, ani 300 pistols. have been col
leced since the action; several hundred mules and
horses were taken, and II 600 dollars il
specie. For several days previous to the action
our troops were engaged in forced marches, expo
sed to excessive rains, and the additional inconye
nence of extremely bad roads, lily supplied will
rs,ions and clotng-yet amid every difficulty tho,
bore I'D With cheerfulness aud forttuded, and per
formed their marches with spirit and aacri,y- Their,
was no murmufing.
Previous to and during tie ac,ion.my staff evinc
ed every disposition TO be useful, aud were active
!, engaged in their duties In the conflict ] an
assured that they demeaned themselves III such
Tanner al proved them worthy members Of th
army of San Jacinto. Col. T. J. Rusk, secretary
of war, was on the field. For weeks his ser.icc
had been highly beneficial TO the army; in BATH
he was on the left wing where Col. Shel mans com
mand first encountered aud drove the enemy: ID
bore himself galantly, and continued his effort
and activity remaining with the pursuers until re
! sstauce ceased.
have the honor Of transmitting herewith lis
Of all the officers and men who engaged in tn
e action which | respectfully request may be put
lished as an of justice to the individuals. Fc
Il the commanding General TO attempt Discriminate
! as to the conduct Of those who commanded in I'll
: action, or those who commanded, would b
& impossible. Dor success IN tie action is conclt
siye pr oof Of their daring lnlrepldiy aud c0urag
i every officer aud proved himself worthy Of ii
u cause in which he battled while the triumph r.
q ceiyed a lustfe from the humanity which charaoje
e ised their condOct after victory nchlv entities lhe
! 10 the admiration and gratitude of ,her Geaera
e Nor should we withhold the tribute Of our grnp
d fol thanks from tina, Being ~ho rules the desInl
II OF nations aui has in the tine Of greatest need
d nbled us to arrest powerful invader while deva
Il tatirs onr country.
. have the honor 10 be. with consideration, yo'
obse.e servant,
II SAM. HOUSTON, Commander-in-Ch Chief.
e GBN. HoUsToS To His ARAY.-AnneXed lie Il
sf address Of Geo. Houston u the array Of Texas pr
osrs,ory to las leaving for Ne~ Orleans.
lfl Head Qvdrters Of the Army I
rs San JeciatO, May 3, 1885.
l. Contads !-Circumsiances connected with Il
,e battle Of the 2lsi, render our separation for Il
=, present una, oidable. need not express TO y
:. The many painful sensations hich that neeessi
- naicts upon ne; ! am solaeeI however by Il
~ hope that we will soon be reunited IN the gre
=. cause Of liberty. Bngader General Rusk Is q
ar pointed to the command Of the army Tor the pre-
80 ent eonfdc ~ his yalor his patriotism and b
cd wisdom. His conduct 10 the battle Of San Jacin
e. were soicoui to insure your confidence aud regsr
e. The enemy. though retfealing, are sii'l ~'thn
d. lInits Of TeKss. Their situation being kao~n
e. ov. you cannot be taken by surplse. Diso'pli
1l. AMI subordnaton ~ill reader you inylucl0le 70
be sslor snd heroism have proved you uhrissl.ed.-
%. Let Dot e9nlemp, fof the enemy throw you