Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1846-10-21
Capture of Santa Fe by General
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The steamer Little Missouri arrived last night
from the Missouri. An express arrived at Fort
Leavenworth, bringing the gratifying news OF
the entrance of Gen. Kearney into Santa Fe,
without the firing of a gun, or any opposition
from the Mexicans whatever. We are indebt-
ed to our friends in the .Army of the West for
several communications, only one OF which are
we able to use in tO-day's paper. 1t assumes
the shape of DIARY, and from the position OF
the author, near the General commanding, may
be regarded, in all its statements as of the most
authentic character. The Diary, it may be
observed, commences "with the entrance of the
Army into the first Mexican settlement, or,
rather, the meeting of Mexicans near the first
settlement" So much of it as it relates to the
early marches from Bents Fort, being Of mo-
no,onous character, has been omitted.
st. Louis Rep. 25th.
DIARY OF AN OFFICER OF THE ARMY
OF THE WEST
Thursday, August l3.-Started II NJ. Col.
Doniphan's regiment in sight as we left the
camp. We soon met the spy company, (Capt.
Bent,) who, with his small party, had captured
four Mexicans, well mounted and armed. They
summoned him and his party to surrender, but
the Captain told them that he thought their sa-
fist plan was to surrender to him. They pru-
IDENTIFY consented to do so. They acknowledge
cd themselves sent to ascertain who We were.
They were made prisoners.
One Of the MeXicans who was taken day be-
fore yesterday, was disarmed and sent forward
TO his village, distant "a miles, with letters and
proclamations. He promised to meet US to-
morrow. At miles, we came to the establish
meat Of Mr.. Wells, an American. He had
an abundance Of horses, mules and cattle. With
him was another American, who had been sent
from Santa Fe by an American merchant OF
that place, to inform Gen. K. that the Mexi-
cans were 10000 strong, and had determined
to meet us Is miles this side of Santa Fe, at a
deep rayine which they were -fortifying. He
stated, as his opinion, that not more than 1000
would be well armed; and also, that they had
four pieces of cannon.
The Americans at Santa Fe and other towns
are very much alarmed for their safety. The
Mexicans tell them, that if defeated, they will
return to the towns and villages and take full
vengeance On them.
All this news is communicated to US in hea-
Wy rain, and we are encamping In the midst OF
it. No little excitement prevails in camp. 10
retreat nine hundred miles is idle; (no one
thinks of it,) and if they do meet us, as they
have promised, we shall vindcate the character
of the Saxon blood in death or victory Mark
tHOG. Ociis htdTlicy 10 d. COol do IL W
bis Office on May morning to attend to his ac-
customed garrison duties, and all look to him as
to a man who is to shed glory on the American
name. 1t is said here that Gov. Armiio is OPP
posed to the fight, but is urged on by the rich
men of the country; yet the latest accounts are
that tie rich are backward in lending their mo-
ney. But if ten thousand men are assembled,
they must have furnished the means. There is
Mr.. Bonny living near this place. He visited
US and gave us fat steer. This is the first
settlement We have met. The place is called
the '.Moro." Two beautiful mountain streams
meet here, each of sufficient size for milling
purposes. The artillery came up at shutdown.
At this place the road by the Simerone comes
in. Friday, .4ugust l4.Started at O'Clock lat
four miles met four Mexicaps sent by Governor
Armijo to Gen, X. with a letter. They were
dragons, dressed in a round about and rants
of light blue cloth, similar to our own dragons
with red stripe down the outer seam Of the
pants. They all wore large Mexicans hats;-
there was Lieutenant, Sergeant and two pri-
Yates. They rode small horses. The Lieu
tenant had sabre; the others were armed with
carbines and lances. They made very re-
spectacle appearance, but such soldiers cannot
fight u. S. Dragons. Their heavy horses and
superior equipment will conquer them. The
four Dragons above spoken OF, and those taken