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MOST IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.

The New Orleans papers OF the 9Th instant,
which arrived yesterday, contains the anne xcd
accounts from Texas, By eAieA the report d
the re~is Of As !asrieaa .frmy and TIA Cap
fsrs Of Sssis .4nna 70 Jai!y confirmed and piae-
I'd beyond doubt Il will be seen that the in
telligence was confirmed at New Orleans, by
Col. Alexander Houston, n brother Of the
Commander in chief aud an officer Of the
Government The New Orleans paper. unite
In giving implicit credit to il, and state tina,
10 corroborated by numerous letters from
officers Of the Texan army. The short dura-
ton Of the battle and the great loss Of the
Mcxicans are easily accounted for, when we
recolleet that il was by the rinemen Of the
West that the victory was achieved.
| Ball. Chronicle. .Nas %.
PROM The -N<~ Orleans -idt~rnser Of .May O.
By the arrival Of the steamer Swiss
Boy. yesterday, We received the an
nexed, for which we are indebted 20
the kindness Of Capt. Walker, who
came passenger BY the above boat. IL
was written by Col. Hockey, Of the
Texan army; TO friend in Natchito-
ches -
SIR have but a moment TO give
you an account Of our victory. Our
spies having taken n courier and OIL
Ger on the 18th. who informed US that
Gen. Santa Anna and his army were
across the San Jacinto, at this point,
we Immediately took up our line of
march, and reached that place on the
morning Of the 10th; the day was
passed in accommodating the enemy
Some few shots during the time hav-
ing been exchanged between the ariil-
lerv without much effect on either
side--on the morning of the 2lst, the
enemy commenced manGuvcring, and
we expected to be attacked in our
camp. as they had received reinforce
ment Of 500 men, which made them
1900 strong; but they settled down
and continued throwing up breast
work, that they commenced at the
first news Of our approach. We COM
menced the attack upon them at half
past 4 o'clock, p. NJ. by hot fire from
our artillery, consisting Of two ordinary
4pounders. The enemy returned our
fire with long brass 9 FOUNDER. Our
first fire having carried away their pow
der box, caused their loud shouting 10
cease. We marched up within IT'S
yards. limbered our pieces and gave
them the grape and canister, while our
brave rilemen poured in their deadly
fire. In fifteen minutes the enemy
were flying in every direction, and
were holly pursued by us. They lefl
800 Of their slain behind them. Ne
yer was there victory more complete.
Gen. Cos was taken, and killed by a
pistol ball from one Of our men, who
instantly recognized him. Gen. Santa
Anna was taken the next day about
ten miles from the place of action. by
some of our spies, who, on being bro'i
forward Immediately requested to see
Gen. Houston. happened to be pass
ing at the time he was conveyed to
Gen. Houston, who was lying on bed
in his tent, having been wounded in
the action. and heard them say "wc
surrender into your hands Gen. Santa
Anna, Governor of the republic oil
Mexico" He was then ordered to
call in his aids, who were nearly all
taken, amongst whom was Allmon:e
There were then propositions made, oi
which you will have the details by ex-
press.
Houston was wounded in the ANGLE
by a musket ball in the early part o
the engagement, but remained on hi,
horse until il terminated. There is Q
list Of the names Of the Mexican priso.
ners which shall be transmitted you by
express; they amount TO nearly GOO
among whom are six women.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
BY the arrival of the steamer Gas.
plan, last night, we have received fur.
Their confirmation Of the defeat and
capture OF Santa Anna and his army
the particulars Of which will be seen
elsewhere. Col. Houston, who came
passenger in the G.. also states that il
+ was reported Santa Anna had made
the following propositions to Genera
Houston for his release, viz Tina
he will pay all the indemnity for the
war-recognize Texas as an Indepen
dent State, besides ordering the re-
naming part Of his troops, at present
stationed in different parts Of Texas
to assemble Immediately, and lay dowr
their arms; and that Houston'S reply
was, that Santa Anna, his officers, and
the remaining part Of his forces, should
be shot as soon as the latter would
make their appearance.
Prov ~ .Ns.s Orieans BuIlehn Of May 9.
TEXAS.
Col. A. Houston Of the Texan army
has arrived in the steamboat Caspian