South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-06-18
SATURDAY, JUNE Is, 1886.

special command OIL OOl. OeOISe w
Hackley, inspector general was placed
on the right Of the first regiment, and
four companies, under the command
of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Willard,
sustained the artillery upon the right,
and our cavalry, sixty one in number,
commanded by Colonel Mirabeau B.
Lamar, whose gallant and daring con.
due, on the previous day had attracted
The admiration Of his comrades, and
called him to that station, placed on
our extreme right, composed our line.
Our cavalry was first despatched to
the front ef the enemy's left, for the
purpose Of attracting their notice, whilst
an extensive 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 performs
ed with aiacrity, the whole advancing
rapidly in line and through an open
prairie, withou. any protection whate-
yer for our men the artillery advan-
ced and took station within two hun
dred yards Of the breastwork, and
commenced an effective fire with grape
and canister. Colonel Sherman with
his regiment having commenced the
action upon our left wing, the whole
line, at the centre and on the right. ad-
vancing double quick time, rung the
war-cry "Remsmbsr the Alamo !'' re-
ceived the enemy's fire, and advanced
within point-blauk shot before piece
was discharged from our lines. Our
lines advanced without halt until
they were 10 possession Of the wood.
land and the enemy's breastwork
The right wing of BurIeson's and the
left Of Millard's taking possession Of
the breastwork our artillery having
CALAMITY charged up within 70 yards
of the enemy's cannon, when it was ta7
ken by our troops. The conflict last
ed about Is minutes from the time OF
close action until We were in possess
ion Of the enemy's encampment, TAX
ing one piece Of cannon, loaded, four
stands Of colors, all their camp equi.
page, stores,aud baggage. Oar caval-
ny had charged and routed that Of the
enemy upon the right, and given pur-
suit to the fugilives, which did not
cease until they arrived at the bridge
which / have mentioned f; Captain
Karnes, always among the foremost in
danger, from commanding the pursn-
ers. The conflict 10 the brsastwork
lasted but few moments; many Of
the troops encountered hand to hand !;
and not having the advantage Of bays
oaels on one side, our riAemen used
their pieces as war clubs, breaking
many of them off at the breach. The
rout commenced al half past A O'Clock,
and the pursuit Of the main army con-
.inued until twilight. A guard was
then left in charge at the ensmy's en-
campmsnt. and our army returned
with our killed and wounded.
In the battle our,loss was 2 killed
and % wounded, 6 of which proved
mortal. The enemy's loss was $50
killed, among which was general Of
fcer, 4 colonies, 2 lieutenant colonies,
5 captains, IL lieutenants. Wounded
2OS, Of which were colonies, 8 lieu
enant colonies, 2 second lieutenant
coloneIs, 7 captains, 1 cadet. Prison.
ers 73O-Gsn. Santa Ana, Gan. Cos,
a colonies, aids 10 Gen. Santa Ana,
and the colonel Of the Geurrero, batal-
lion, are included in the number. Gen-
eral Santa Ana was not taken until
the 221, and Gen. Cos on yesterday,
they having escaped. About 600 mus
kets, 800 sabres, and 200 pistols have
been collected since thu battle. Sew
eral hundred mules and horses were
taken, and near $4,000 in specie.
| For several days previous to the &C.
ton our troops were engaged in forced
marches, exposed to excessive rains
and the additional Inconvenience Of
extremely bad roads, lily supplied with
rations and clothing, yet amid these
difficulties they bore up with cheerful
ness and for.itude,an performed their
marches with spirit and aIacrity there
was no murmuring.
Previous to and during the action
my staff evnced every disposition to
be useful, and were actively engaged
in their duties. In the conflict l am
assured tina. they denieaned themselves
in such manner as proved them wor-
thy members Of the army Of San Jacin.
TO. Col. T. J. Rusk, Secretary o.
War, was on the field. For weeks his
services had been highly beneficial tc
the army (; in battle he was on the left