Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-06-10
Richmond, Va, E'fislay, Ju,lc "a
INTERESTING !-.fEIrS from Tie SOUTH !. rr,,
TEXAS ''''!

account of the Battle Of the San Jacn,o (;rr IL
ton has arrived at n. Orleans, for surgical! aid,J
has seized the opportunity of laying his clear and ~
dcst and satisfactory account Of one Of the most IT,
liant and extraordinary Events of the day. brf.."
world. We hasten TO republish it. We hal w,,b
sue the arrival of tile a. Orleans apcrs from Tn, ,
the 9th May, nciusIvc-bcng noc ouiq one dur i'. '
hand This series of papers reached US as us.a! he
Southern .3nii, yesterday mornIns-ihis sIlow;r IT,
the route by Pensacola is now open and Irc from .
interruption. .
From the -Ne,0 Orleans Bee Of M5 Is,
"The Texian vessels lnvincblc and BIirp< u,r =, |
steamboat Ocean, and the brig VIM. f. william. nm
depart to-day, if they did not 60 last night, and , VIZ
shortly hear OF an engagement between them and -,
Mexican brig under command Of RIrbaud VAIN,
the mouth Of the river This brig is well arnd,
munncd hut the Texans have some ! or 500 v,.o -,
cquipt and determined.
The n. Orleans papers Of the 2;}d stale he ,,,
Of Gen. Houston that day. We give The par r,
on our last page. This account il signed IL The y
Orleans papers by the ".3ecneye Of Ytlns- state. H.,
Z" Time will not permit the official accounts To- h.. nah
lished to day that the Mexcans are ramj!y m H.,
retreat in the utmost confusion crossing he Cro,[
by RATS and swimming, To the number Of 2JC0--,ha lin
Tcxian troops under the command Of Gen Eu>k a,rr
mulacd to about Ell hlcen hundred men wrr. rrc>,,
the Brassos in pursuit, flushed with yclrry-srd 49,,
" Gen. Santa Anna had offered armslice which h,
been refused he had made further offers 10 arsnpul
the Independence of Texas, making the R.o Grand,
boundary line, and remaining hostage INIT! ,ir C
ycrnment Of the United States should consent To rva-,
ice the treaty, and it should be approycdbY The New
Senate. Texas considered safe and tie waI ended
the Mexican army would probably be totally DESTROYED
We suhjoin orr extracts from The suhsrqucn, d.r.
and particularly invite the readers attention 10 the Oh
cial Bulletin OF the Battle
(ErOm The .ic,c Oricnns Bcc RI .DGy 81
Head QUARTERS OF THE Amy.
San Jacncto 2j:h Aou, I>.&
"To his E1ccirncy D. &. E"rmnt,
President Of tic RcpuJiic Of Tlus
SIR: regret extremely that my situation s;nce he
battle Of the 2S has been such 10 y.cvrn, nv send,
ing you my official report Of The previous TO TN,
time.
II have the honor 10 inform you that the cvcn!u.e
the 18th inst. after forced march Of tit, i've me.
which vas effected in two days and hall, tie arms a..
rived opposite Harrisburg: that evening courier IA,
taken from which learned that General Saul ANN
with one division of his choice troops, had marched N
the direction of Lyncs ferry, the San Jacnr" rr.
ing harrisburg they passed down. The army
drred he in readiness to march early the
ing. The main body effected passing Buffalo
Bayou below Harrisburg, the morning Of the lra,
having left the baggage, SICK and sufficient camp guard
in the rear. We continued the march throughout the
night making but halt in the prairie for short ine
and without refreshmcnt. At daylight resumed tue
line Of march, and 10 short distance scouts
tered those OF the enemy, and we received nl"natnn
that General Santa Anna was at New WashnIoa al!
would that day take up bis line Of march for Aulnn2c,
crossing at Lynch's. The Texian army halted within
half mile Of the ferry in some timber, and wcEe IL.
gagged in Strengthening bccvcs when the army Of G>Gr'
raj Santa Anna discovered TO be approaching in Ia.
tie array, having been cncamped at Chopper fon, cg
miles below
" Disposition was Immediately made Of our forces. an!
pre- paralion for his reception. lie took position VITA
his infantry and artillery in the centre, occupying an
island of timber, his cavalry covering the left i!rnA
The artillery then opened upon cncanpment, con.
sislng Of one double fortified medium brass twelve
FOUNDER. The infantry in column advanced with t'
design Of charging lines, but were repuiScd byi
discharge of grape and canister from our artillery,
consisting OF two six Founders. The enemy had occg'
pied piece of timber within rifle shot of the lett win.
Of our army, from which occasional interchange ct
small arms look place between the troops, until III
enemy withdrew 10 position on the bank Of the SlS
Jacnto, about three quarters OF milo Of our cncamr
men, and commenced ratification short LINE be-
fore sunset our amounted men, about cgh.y.tyc II
number, under tp special command of Colonel Shc:'
man, marched out for the purpose of accommodating tr
enemy Whilst advancing they received yolry ron
the left of the cnemys infantry, and after Sharp
with their cavalry, which acted extreme
ly WE'LL and performed some feats oidarng chvay, they
retired in good order, having had two men wounded
severely and several horses killed. in the tune TIE
infantry under the command Of Lieutenant Colonel Nil.
lard, and Colonel Burlesons regiment with the artillery,
had marched out for the purpose OF covering the retreat
Of the cavalry If necessary all then fell back TO our en-
campment in good order about sunset and remained With
out any ostenslbe action unit! Tie 2ls at half past three
o'clock, taking the first refreshments which they d'n'
joycd for two days The enemy in tic mean tine aYa
extended the right Sank OF tfIrf infantry OCCUPY
the extreme point Ola skirt Of timber the bank Of the
San Jacinto, and securing their left by Fertilization
about FIVE feet high, constructed of packs and baggage
leaving opening in the centre of thr breastwoGk IN
which their artillery placed, their cavalry upon their
left wing About clock the morning uf the 81 TIE
enemy reinforced by 500 choice troops under the
command of General Co.'S increasing their effective lofc'
to upwards Of 1900 men, while aggregate force Tor
the field numbered 7S3. AT half past 3 clock in tho
evening, ordered the officers Of the Texan army 10
parade their respective commands, having in the mean
time ordered the bridge, on the only road communicating
with the Brassos, distant miles from encampmcn,
to be destroyed thus cutting of all possibility Of cscaN
Our troops paradcd With aacrity and spirit and were
anxious for the contest The conscious disparity IN
number, only seemed to increase their enthusiast! aud
confidence, and heightened their anxiety for the conflict
Our situation afforded Inc an opportunity Of making the
arrangement preparatory TO the attach, without express
ing our designs TO the enemy The first regiment co"'
manded by Col Benleson, ASST gncd the centre Inc
second regiment under the command Of Col. Shrrm1n
formed The eil wing of the army The artillery, under In
special command OF Col. George w. Hackry, Inspect"
General was placed on the right Of the first regiment
and four companies Of Infantry under The comnanh
Lieutenant. Colonel Henry Mard sustained the All"
lry upon the right, and cavalry, six,yonc in "an
Der comInaudcdb BY Colonel Mirabean b. Lamar, ("49
gallant and daring conduct on the previous day h'n ~
lracrd the admiration of his comrades, and called Nl
to that s,aon,) placed extreme right, complete
line. Our cavalry 6rs dispatched Ia Tic IRON"
Of the enemy, left for the purpose OF attractn! w"
notice. whilst extensive island Of timber ai'"f'|'
cppdrtunity Of concentrating our forces ana w.
poying from sal point ogserab!y 10 the previous aS
sign OF the troops. Every evolution was per'"'',
with alacr,y the whole advancing rapidly in line anA
through, an open prairie, without any protection ""'
for men, The artillery advanced and took STA.
ton within two bundled yards Of the enemy "'sSs.
work, end commenced an effective fire Win so ap,
and canister Colonel Sherman with his reeIHc"'
having commenced the action upon our lctt wing, L"
Whole line at the cent5e and on the right ad'a"T'"s
double quick time, rung the war cry " Rf"tm," IN.
Aiamo received the enemy fire and advancing ..on,
in point blank shot before piece was DISCHARGED a
our lines. Our lines advanced without max u"",
they were in possession Of The woodland and the en-,
my 5 b.eas,work. The right wing of Bencso" s".
the left Of hlil!ar5s taking possession OF the l5
work; our artillery having CALAMITY charged up %Li-
20 wards of tive enemys cannon, when 1t was 'a"