Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-30
Correspondence of the N. Y. Morning News.


had introduction to-day Gen. Romilio Daz dc IA
Vega the second in command of the Mexican army the
battles Of the Palmo Alto the Ssh May and at Resacu
de Ia Palma 9Th May 1886 Gen. La Vega was taken
prisoner in the battle Of Resacu de Ia Palma while de-
Tending the pass calamity carried by Can't MAY and
companies OF Dad Dragons backed by the 5h Infantry
Before the resstess charge OF the who flew over
the battery by forms most OF the Mexican artillery fed
in confusion the Rio Grande, which they took wbene-
they could find it but Cen La Vega sezing match
pre- pairing fire almost alone when he was
attacked by the dragons lie turned to defend himself
and between the wheels Of cannon fought like lion
refusing to surrender TO any but officer Capt May IN
the meaning returning called off his men, when General
La Vega surrendered 10 his gallant conqueror.
De La Vega is fine looking man, with an inteli-
gent, gallant and amable expression, Spanish features
and cool, self-possessed, military air. He express
ed himself in terms of gratitude for the kind uost-
ment received from General Taylor and the Ameri-
can officers. The former, who is a wealthy planter
gave his distinguished prisoner a letter OF credit ON
his merchant in New Orleans TO dcfray his expenses
whilst here. General La Vega is the officer with whom
Gen. Worth bad the interesting conference the Rio
GTande, just before Worth planted the and stripes
banks of that celebrated stream He has been
almost every battle with the Texans frontier and
has always maintained the character of chvalrous and
magnanmous soldier. lie that the United States Ar
nllery be equaled IN the word-hat the Iapidty
and accuracy OF their FIRE perfectly marvelous-tha
the cannon seemed TO multiply themselves instead
OF eight the MeXcans thought there fifty pieces fr
ing them once-bu he will admit that the Mex
conquered though they have been badly beaten
he says the soldiers faithful their officers the
other prisoners with General La Vega young men, with
fine erect persons large mustachios and very Indian
lures In the late glorious ba the MeXicans have ex-
hbited traits OF character very different from are IN
the habit OF a:buing them. They Tough with the great
courage aud hrmness their defeat the triumph Of
superior skill rather than OF superior vaor Their cavalry
rushed like whirlwind upon the Of army and
spesred several men, among them Lieut. Cochrane who
pierced in places but tho Sd and 5h infantry
met them in squares. and gave them fire which scattered
the mastering forces through the chappers But will not
enter on the details Ot the battles OF the 9Th and 9th May
they fully described in the New Orleans papers, Gen
Taylor receives praises from every one he has shown him.
self consummate general and considering his age his
wealth and long services the many sacrifices ne has made
for his country IN the Texas campaign he is entitled 10 the
wurmes thanks Of the nation.
The MexicSns consider three as a fair proportion
Of Mexeans fight Americans. You will be anu .ed Mt
the misfortune OF redhaired boned friend Arisia
whom knew some years ago very awkward tin-msn
IN Cinclnna and who in the battle OF the 9ih lost his
bed and mis- portfolio, containing all his papers, his nstruc
tons from Mexico the plan Of the campaign. &c. Among
other directions Of Paroles Arsa. an injunction to
treat the American General Taylor with the kindness and
generosity becoming the Mexican nation but to send him
and his s'aff prisoners to the city OF Mexico.