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

hic'. RON the pen Of Gen. Houston himself II
confirms tho previous st1'oes. IN every impor,an,
paftcols. We also publish the address e Gen.
Houston to his Amy, on leaving Texas for New
Orleans. liz wound. learn. was severe. bu,
not such as. with proper treatment. to endanser
las liie.
Had QHarier' Of IL, .irmU. San Jaeinfo.
April "5b, 1885.
To hi Txeellspey. u 6 Barnett rrestlcn, of'he Re.
public OF Texas,
Sill fcgre, extremely that my situatlon since
The battle of the 21st has been such 10 pfeyen;
my seeding you any official rcpor, Of the sane.Prc'
vio9s 10 this time.
have the honor 10 inform YOU that on the even
ing of the s,h inst saer forced march of 55
miles which was effected IN two days and half
the army arrived opposite Harrisburg; that even
ing n courier Of the enemy was taken, from whom
I learned thu, Gen, Santa Anna, with division
Of his choice troops had marched in the direction Of
I.ynchs ferry on the San Jaciu,o, burning Harris
burg as be passed down. The army ordered
to be in readiness To march early on the next
ing. The main body efe ted a crossing over Bof
fslo Bayon below Harrisburg. the morning Of
the 10Th, having left the baggage, the sick and Il
Sufficient camp guard in the rear.
We continued our march through the night,
making bot halt in the prairie for short time,
and without refeshnent. At daylight VIC resum-
ed The line Of march, aud in short distance our
scouts encountered those of the enemy, and we
received information iha, Gen. Santa Anna was al
New Washington, snd would that day take up his
line Of march for Anahuac, crossing at I.ynchs.-
The Texisu army halted within half mile Of The
ferry ia sumo timber. aud we're engaged IN slough-
tcring beevcs when the army Of Santa Anna was
discovered TO be approaching in battle array, having
been enoamped AT Choppers point, eight miles be-
low. Disposition immediately made Of our
forces. and preparation for his reception. He took
q position aith bis infantry. and artillery IN the
centre. occupying an island Of timber, his cavalry
covering the leil flank. The artillery, consisting,
of one double fortified medium brass twelve poun
der then opened on encampment. The infan-
try in column advanced with the design Of charging
our lines bot were rspused by discharge OF grape
and canister from artillery, consisting ct TIVE
SIX FOUNDERS. The enemy had occupied a piece OF
lumber within rife shot of the left wing Of our army
from which an occasional hange OF small arms
took place between the troops until the enemy
withdrew to a position on the bank OF the San ia
cin,o. about three quarters ofs mile from our en-
campncnt. aud commenced fertilization.
a short time before sunset, our mounted men
about IS 10 number under The special command o
Col. Sherman. marched out for the purpose of rs
ConIofiSiiuE the tutiHN' p" uhc ohN"h'Nss ~'"N-
received volley from the left Of tIe euemy's nan
try. Ia which ours acted extremely well, and perfor
med some fes's Of daring eiva.rs, they retired il
good order. having two men severely wounded, snc
several horses killed. In the meantime the IBtan
try under the command of Lieut.. Col. Willard all
Col. Borieson's regiment. with the artillery, la
mssched for the purpose Of covering the retTea
of the cavalry It necessary. All then fell back Il
good order TO our eaeampmen, about sunset, an
remained without any ostenssble action Until, ID
2Ist at half pas, o'clock, taking the fret refresh
inent which they had enjoyed Tor two days. III
enemy in the meantime extended the right aank {
,her infantry to occupy The extreme point
skirt Of timber on the hank ofthe San Jacinio ,an
secured their left BY fertilization about five fee
high constructed of packs and baggage, leaving a
opening IN the centre Of the bresstworS IA who
their artillery was placed their osSalIy upon thei
lett wing
Asoat o'clock on the morning Of the Dist TIA
enemy were reinforced BY 500 choice troops, undo
the command Of Gen. Cos. increasing their cfie'
tive force To upwards Of 800 men, while our ~
crcea.e force for the field numbered 1s3. At Ia
past 3 o'clock in the evening ordered the office
OF the Texan army 10 parade their respective eou
mAnds. having 10 the meantime ordered the bridg
on the only road communicating with the Brass"
distant mles from our encsmpm, Mt, to be dc
Oot tfoops psrsdod with slscri'y aud spirit. at
we're anxious for the contest. Taeir conscious d
psrly 10 numbers seemed only TO increase To,
confidence ans enthusiasm. aad heightened the
anxiety for he conflict. Oar ai,Eatinu aforc
me an opportunity of making he arrangements pr
pars,ory 10 the attack without exposing our d
sgns 10 The enemy. The l., Regiment, eom'nsn
cd by CO.. Bsrlcson. assisacd ior The cent?
The % Reslmsn', under The command OF @
Shern,sn, formed the lea wing the army. /
aulcry, under Toe special command OF Col. Ge
". Hsckley. Inspector general piSesd on
r,-hi Of the 1t Regiment; ana four companies
infsriry, under The command q l.'eoL Col. Hen
Milard sustained the artillery ePou the right q
Cavalry. sir,y-one ia number, Commanded by G
Mirsbsu b. Lamar (~hose gallant and daring co
doc, on The previous day had stacied The ado
ration q his eomrsdes. and called hin 10 tia, .
tion) placed on extreme night, completed {
line. oof cavalry ~ss Ere, despatched TO the if'
q the enemy's len, ior The Perpose Of ai'raci'
tkesr notice. while extensive island o; timber