The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-06
From the N. U. BullettI
LATEST FROM MEXICO.
PARTICULARS OF THE LATE BAIT

courier from Generals Wool and Canalus on the
18th ult TO General Ampuda, that the Texans,
from eight hundred 10 thousand strong had cap
tured Laredo, and that the Mexican forces were MOI
strong enough TO attack them In consequence ol
which they had TO fall back, during which time the
Texans had advanced ahead Of them by the southern
route towards Matamoras.
On the receipt Of this, General Ampudia mad,
preparation for an immediate march up the south
side OF the Rio Grande and on the following da,
(although the weather was very bad) he marched
with two baltaons, known as the Sappers and Nj
ners, and continued forced march until the after
noon OF the 22d ult when they arrived at the city OF
Mier, distant about fifty leagues from Matamo as
News having already arrived that the Texans had
crossed the Rio Grande, and were only two leagues
distant from the town, they stationed their artillery
and prepared to receive them, and AT an early hour
OF the morning Of the 23d, the town was attacked by
party OF Texans, under the command OF Colonies
Fisher and Green, numbering about $50 or 26O men
in all.
The attack commenced in the suburbs of the CITY
and by daylight the Texans had cut their way
through the Mexican troops, to where the heavy
pieces Of artillery were stationed, and then took
houses, and from the windows doors, Sc, they cut
down the Mexicans from the cannon as fast the,
could be replaced. In this manner they continued
the fight from street to street, from house to house
laying the Mexicans in heaps wherever they would
attempt TO form, and frequently killed every man
from their pieces OF artillery but in consequence OF
their superior rec they could not charge from The
walls that protected them without losing great por
ton OF their men, but continued the fight from the
houses narrow streets aud alleys with great success
until late in the afternoon when one of the Texian
captains, (without consulting) hosted flag from
of the houses, which General Ampudia observed from
the opposite side Of the square, and sent IN one OF
his prisoners which he had taken during the day, TO
ascertain whether they had surrendered not, whic
produced considerable excitement and dssatsfactio
among the Texans. AT length the firing ceased on
| both Sides when they sent the messenger back with
answer TO General Ampudia, that they would dis
continue the battle il they were allowed to return
unmolested, TO which terms General Ampudia IN.
| formed them he could not agree, he had then m
| town from fifteen to eighteen hundred infantry and
cavalry, and that he could not consider he would be
| doing just &c TO his government and his fellow.
countrymen TO grant their request. but at the same
time he was willing TO allow fair and honorable term,
Colonel Fisher then asked the space of two hour, {,
call his officers together to consult upon The subject
| and if not granted, he would Immediately commence
| the fight again. General Ampuda then finding his
| loss great, and already satisfied with his day.
work. readily consented TO grant the request at the
expiration Of which, the capItulation was drawn act.
ed upon aud signed by General Ampudia and his Sc.
cond in command, and Colonies Fisher and Green
and several other officers, but the terms of which II
is generally believed ill not be respected whenhr,
| arrive at the city of Mexico
So ended the battle Of Mier, which las ed II hour,
with an odds Of nearly q TO l. with loss the side
Of the Mexicaus of nearly 70J killed and 200 wound
| ed and great many of which have since died, and
on the part Of the texans ouIy ii killed and ~
wounded, one Of which has died since
Among The Texans were six BOYS, the oldest OF
which was II years, and the youngest II only The
latter Of which from window from of the house.
killed II Mexicans from one piece of artillery, faS
as they were stationed there and when they percei,-
ed where this deadly fire came FROM they immedi.
ately turned two of their heaviest pieces upon the
house where the boys were stationed and blew the
end entirely out the boys making their retreat TO
the ad dining house and in the act of getting through
the window, two Of the boys were killed which wa.
very much regretted BY the Texans both officers and
men, The Others soon found an opening and recon-
menced their destructive fire the artillery until
ordered TO cease by their own commanders
On the 7th instant General Ampudia returned 10
Metamoras with the remaining portion Of his favor.
lite regiment) amidst the applause Of the citizens,
bringing with him two hundred and twelve Texiau
prisoners; and was TO leave for the city Of Mexico
on the 18th or 18th. Colonies Fisher and Green a.
also the other officers and men Of the Texans ac-
knowledge the oficer-like conduct and genemenIy
department of General Ampudia and his officers to-
wards them, during the battle and since the time of
their captulation. All the foreign consuls and mcr.
chants Of Mat, moras speak in the highest terms OF
Gen Ampudia's conduct towards the prisoners
The officers have the privilege Of the town accom-
panied by Mexican officer of the same grade they
dine and spend their evenings at Ampudia's and APP
pear as well satisfied could be expected in their
present situation There does not appear 10 exist The
least bad feeling between them The General ha,
adopted the small boy and the little fellow is rlnup,
about town as gay a lark.
Shortly after the arrival Of the prisoae in Mata.N
mora., one of the Mexican Colonies, placing M,
hand upon the youths head, observed TO him Z" Won
ATE too small they would run over you in battle
To which the youth replied, "as small as | am
made twelve OF your countymen bow low to me thr
ther day. in les than hour"
On the 22d December, the Spanish schooner Far
mer the flower Of Havana got ashore on the bar uI
the BTasOs Santiago where Sht. h.r ri.
broke her rudder braces parted her chains lost hrr
anchors, aud was blown of 10 sea, in which time She
received considerable other damage IN hull, sail.
rigging, &c and did not get in until the 9th inst
December 81. The schooner Henry OF and G.r
New Orleans, with full cargo ct wool and hide.
in attempting TO cross the Brasos bar with a govern
ment pilot on board got ashore on the North BrrsL
err and blgedi by great exerton she was OF off, and
brought inside the ba', where she sunk in one hour
and half from the time she struck a great plr.
ton Of her tackle and apparel aud a small portion
OF her cargo was saved, but nearly amounted to to-
tai loss.
January 9Th. Schooner Caroline, smith master.
Of and for New York, in attempting 10 cross the bar
OF the Rio GraDdc after having been of for 20 day.
was by heavy Noriher, blown on the south Point
with loss Of anchors and chains and lying when the
Doric left, m less than two feet Of water.
On the liIh instant the sloop Syclas, Dolesdinear
master, came INTO Brasos as the Dorc coming
out, after having been off the RIO Grtndo several
day. and also the schooner Zeryia Parks master
from New York, who had been off for two week.
during which time she got ashore, and was obi rrd
to throw overheard her deck load consisting Of lum-
Der.
The scho nor Emblem, Of and for New Orlcan.
was ing at the mouth Of the Rio Grandc. ready G,i
sea. The pilot brought all the vessels 20 the Bra,-
SOS which were bound TO toe Rio Grande and rc-
ported less than feet water on the bar The woa-
Their had been unusually b1islerous during the al.
and winter
Yours, with esteem.
ED. AUID.
Late OF schooncv Henry, wrecked on Brasso, Bar
Dec. 3lsl, 1872
Correspondence Of the Bullclinl
MhrsNoRhs, 10Th January, 1919