Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-06-11

,ne in number, commanded by Col.
lanai, Whose gallant
and daring conduct on the previous
day had attracted the admiration Of I
his comrades, and called him to that {
station,) placed ON the extreme right |,
our line. Our cavalry /
was first despatched to the front OF
the enemy's left, for the purpose Of
their notice, whilst an ex-
tensive island Of timber afforded Us
an opportunity Of concentrating our
forces and displaying from that point
agreeably to the previous design OF
the troops. Every evolution was
performed with alacriity, the whole
advancing rapidly milne, and through
an open prairie, without any protec-
ton Whatever for Our men. The ar
tillery advanced and took station
within two hundred yards Of the enc
my's breastwork, and commenced AMI
effective me with grape and cannis-
ter.
Col. Sherman with bio regiment having
|eommenced the action upUn our left wing.
The whole line, At the coaare aud on The
night, advancing in double quick time,
rune the war cry 'Rememher the Alamo"
received the enemy's FIRE, and sdsancingl
within point blank shot, before = piece
vas discharged from our lines Our line
advanced without . halt, until they were
| in possession Of the woodland and the enc
my = breast work. The right wing Of Bale
sons and the left a Millard's, taking
possession e the breastwosk; our artillery
! calamity charged up within 10 yards Of
the eoemy's cannon, when IT was taken
by our troops. The conflict lasted about
eighteen minutes ftum the time Of close
action, until we were in possession Of the
enemy's encampnent, taking one piece Of
cannon, (Ioaded) four stand Of co:oss, all
their camp equiPage. stores and baggage.
Our cavalry had charged and routed that
Of the enemy. upon the right, and given
pursuit to the fugitives, which did not
cease until they arrived At the bridge,
which l have mentioned before. Capt.
Karnes, always amongst the foremost in
danger, commanded the pursuers. The
conflict in the breastwosk lasted but q few
moments many Of the troops encountered
hand b Lard not havirg the advantage
Of ba yonets on our side, our rIflemen used
their pieces a. clubs, breaking many Of
them of at the breech. The route COM
menced at half past four, and the pursuit
by the main army continued until twilight.
A guard was then left in charge Of the
enemy's enca.npment, and our army re-
turned with their killed and wounded
In the battle our loss was two killed and
wounded, six Of whom NOR
tally. The enemy's loss was $50 killed,
among which was one general officer, A
coioneis, lieutenant colonies, 5 captains,
! II lieutenants. Wounded DOS, of which
we're colonies, 3 lieutenant colonels, 9
second lieutenant colonies, Z captains.
cadet. Prisoners 73O-President Gen.
Santa Anna, General Cos, A colonies, aids
to Gen. Santa Anna, 8 lieutenant co;onels,
the private secretary Of General Santa
Anna, and the colonel Of the Guerrero
Battalion, are included in the number
! Gen. Santa Anna was not taken until the
} 22d, and Gen. Coz on yesterday, very few
J, having escaped. About 600 m0skets, 800
sabses and 100 pistols, have been collected
since the action, several hundred mules
and horses were taken, and near 81, 900
in specie. For several DAYS previous to
the action, our troops we're engaged in
foscsd marches exposed to excessive rains,
and the additional inconvsnience Of ex-
tremely bad ROADS, lily supplied with ra-
tions and clothing; yet amidst every diff
Guilty they bore up with cheeh1lness s"d
fossitude, and performed their marches
with speed and alaerisy-these vas no
murmuring.
I Ptevioss 70 AID during the action, my
!. sta6eviDced every disposition to Be- useful,
and were actively esea&ed il their dstiss.
n In Tie eoefict | 60 assured that they de-
| meaaed the0sslves IN such . manner q
Pryved the0 worthy member Of the army
of3an Jscinss, CD. r. Rnsk, Secretary
;, of War, va o. IL field. For weeks bis
lsesvices had becm bene6cial 70 the army
d the battle he was o. the left wing,
whese Col. Sherusau's eomsuand fsst en-
eouatessd aa1 drove the enemy; - bore
himself gallanily, and csnlinoed his eGorts
aod setivity, remaining with the Pufsuen
! until resistance ceased.
j ] have the hoooe a tsansmitting here
). wsth list Of al Tie o6cem sad men e.
! gaged il the actioa, which | especially
request may be published, = IN oct Of
justice 70 The individuals. For The Com
!. sanding General 70 atteope discnmina-
tlon - 70 The c0oducs Of those Who con-
manded in Tie seaios, q those Who were
commanded, would be i.pssDible. Our
success u action u cooclusive proof of
/ heir daring irtsePidiey ed eousses; every
/ Officer aad nan proved hi@self worthy Of