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The following letter. from the Head
Quarters Of Houston's army, is stated
In the Louisville Journal 10 be from
DIR. e. Jones. highly respectable citi-
zen Of Henderson county, Ky.
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San JAeISro, 26,h April. 1880 (
Since | last wrote you, the scene
hero has wholly changed. On the
morning Of the DIST inst. Santa Anna.
having inprudently advanced with a
division Of liis forces Of about 1900
men, was attacked at this place, charg-
ed. routed and beaten. horse, foot and
dragons perfect Waterloo concern:
upwards Of Goo killed in the field,
and prisoners to the number Of up
wsrds OF 6OO-among whom are Santa
Anna, Cos. Almonte. and Others. The
army Is just waiting for the arrival of
the Texas Colonists from Galveston
Island, (whither they had fed to
treat Of terms. sc. Santa Anna will
make any and every sacrifice to save
his life, and the Texans are disposed
to make the most Of him. should
like TO give YOU some account of the
progress Of the negotiation, but must
postpone IL till see YOU.
p. 5. The boat fingers a little-San-
Ia Anna proposes every thing that the
Texans desire-says he wishes to
erect Texas into an independent State.
between Mexico and the U. s.. sc.
The following letter was addressed 20 n
highly respectable mercantile house in New
Orleans.
GALVESTON BAY, APRIL -.
Since my last, our political situation
has changed. Our army, under Gen.
Houston. attacked a division of the
Mexicans under the command of Sam
Ia Anna in person, which resulted in
the complete destruction oft, after kill
ing about 500, and the same number
Of prisoners. together with Santa Anna,
all his officers, and his Secretary, CAL
monts,) Sell Our loss was but six
killed and Is wounded, lore since
dead.) This appears almost impossi-
bic, but II is true. Santa Anna offers
to acknowledge our Independence, and
let our Western limits be the Rio
Grande. This had from his own
mouth, in conversation | had with
him. He is rather uneasy in his pre-
sent situation. and will make any pro-
misses To get off; but We will hold him
fast until We have ourselves secure :;
and We intend TO give another knock
In the head to another division in
day or two, and you may look for ano-
ther victory as proud as this one. as we
have more men; for, in the defeat of
Santa Annals division We had but $50
men in the ongaeement-but such .
butcbery / do not want to see again !;
our riAemen charged on the artillery
and killed every man that was serving
ut the cannon. We took several mule
loads OF money, and q great quantity
OF other goods and baggage, sc.
have not yet received the draft for
the goods sold the Governments part
Of the Cabinet was in the fght-but
will have it adjusted in few days and
send it to you. will also visit your
city soon and will be able TO settle all.
In case that I want any thing sent
down, ! will write you when and
where.
With due respect, remain yours.
&c. JOHN J. LINN.
TExAs.-The most sceptical must
yield their doubts, after reading the ac
counts from Texas, published below.
Santa Anna is certainly taken-his ar
my was certainly vanquished--the de-
tails OF the Wondrous victory are salts
factorily established.
The annexed letter from the Presi-
dent Of the Republic Of Texas, is suifi-
eient TO set the matter at rest. In adj
dihon to this. the New Orleans Bulle-
TN contains letter from a person in
the Texan army. named John J. Linn.
who declares that he himself saw and
conversed with Santa Anna.
Extract Of letter from the President to Col.
Robert Triplett, dated
PoRT GALVESTON, April 30.
DEAR SIR-You will doubtless have
heard Of splendid and decisive vicio-
~ gained on the 2lSt by Gen. Hous-
ton, over Santa Anna and his forces
Santa Anna, General Almonte, Gen.
Cos, and some others, prisoners. The
enemy had about 5 10 6tDO made pri-
sonerS, and GOO killed; about 30 odi-
GERS were killed on the field. Our loss
= killed. 1 wounded. Our home has
been plundered and rifed Of every
thing. We are without any article ne
eessary 20 housekeeping. | put my "a
mily in q tent on Galveston Bay. In
haste, DAVID G. BURNETT,
President Republic Of Teras.
Extract Of another letter from the Chief Clerk
o. Secretary q States Office, TO r.. Hall,
ESQ, 81 this city, dated
GALVESTON Bay, April %.
have just had the pleasure Of see
ing the royal persons. General Santa
Anna. General Cos and Colonel Al