Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-05-31
From Ap Lou,,iana Advertiser, May 9.


Important from Tras. By the arrival of the
ncxed, for which we are indebted to the kindness
of Capt. Waller, who came passenger by the above
boat 1t was written by Col. Hockey, Of tho Toy,
Al army, 10 feud in Na,chitoches;
Sri have bu' a moment TO give you an account
of oar victory. Our spies having aker a courier
aud officer on the Oh who informed us that Gen.
Santa Anna and his army we're across the San ia
cinto, at tits point, We Immediately took up our
line Of march and reached That place on the morn
lng fthe 20ih; the day was passed in reconno,cr-
ing the enemy, some few shots during the time
having been exchanged between the artillery with
out much effect either side--on the morning OF
the 2tst the enemy commenced munnuverinp. and
NC expected 10 be attacked in our camp as they
had received reinforcement of 500 men, which
made them 1900 stronr. but they settled down aud
continued throwing mp brcastwork, which thGy
commenced at the first news of our approach.
We commenced the attack upon them at half
pas, o'clock, Pm. by boi fire iron, our artillery
consisting OF two ordinary 4 Founders. The enc
my returned our FIRE with lone brass FOUNDER
Our First fire having carried away their powder
box, caused their loud shouting to cease. We
matched up within 40 yards limbcrod oar pieces
and gave them the grape and canister while our
brave rifem"n poured IN their deadly fire. In Is
minutes the enemy were Gylng in every direction,
and were holly pursued By Us. They left 500 Of
their SLAIN behind them. Never was their victory
more complete. Gen. Cos was taken, and killed
by pistol ball from one of our men, who Instantly
recognized him. Gen. Santa Anna was taken the
next day about 10 miles from the place OF action.
By some Of our spies, who on being brought for
ward, Immediately requested to see General Hous-
ton.
happened to be passing at the time lie was
conveyed 10 Gen. Houston, who was laying on a
bed IN his tent, having been wounded ia the action,
and heard them say I'VE surrender into vour hands
Gen. Santa Anna, Governor of the republic Of
Mexico He vas then ordered to cali in his aids,
who were nearly all taken, amongst whom was All
monte There were then propositions made, Of
which you viii have the details by express
Houston was wounded IN the ANGLE by musket
ball ia the early part o! the engagement: but re
mained on his horse unit, it terminated. There is
a list Of the names Of Tie Mexican prisoners, which
shall be transmitted you by express; they amount
to nearly COO, among whom are sly women.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
by the arrival ofthe steamer Caspian, last night
~e have received further confirmation of the defeat
and capture Of Santa Anna and his army. the psr.
uoulars Of which will be seen elsewhere. Col.
Houston who came passenger 10 the c. a % states
ihat II vas reported Santa Anna had made the fol-
lowing propos',ui to Gen Houston. for his release
Yz;-ihai he Win pay all the Indemnity for tho
"af-rocoguze Texas us en Independent Slaie
besides order The remaining part of his troops, al
present stationed in different paris Of Texas, tc
assemble 'nmeclatels, and lay down their arms
ana iDai llonsion's reply was that Santa Anna, b..
cieer' sn- The remaining paU Of his forces shoul,
DE shot rs soon the latter made their appearance
The nay uos Done The following particu.
lars "l The capture Of Santa Anna by Gen. Houston
are from tie y. Orleans True American orlhe OF
INST. They viii interest. and perhaps cnlighien
our friends Of the Auss,-
Duuns the night of The 20'h OF. aner the skir
mish bet@een the Mexican and Texan forces. Gen
Houston made movement, with 900 men, and b
hls arilhefy' ard q day break met the MexcI
force II or 1900 s,.onr also 10 movement, gain
Cd P's'Ho" eifhia rRe distance Of he army bcfor
my 'eere aiodre Of his pyeseaee. Two discharge
81 email afnes end csunon loaded with muskel ball
settled tie siisr. The Mexican soldiers ihe
threw down their arms most Of them uiihouf fciag
and begged for quarters. q or 700 killed. Toe Of
reers broke I'D endesyored 10 escape. The moun
ted Haemen, however. sooa oreriook on but on