Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-25
THE MExICANs TWICE ROUTED

BY the Daily Pesyuhc, and an Extra from the Mobile
Advertiser OF the lsth have news the substance OF
which Is contained in the following:
There have been two engagements between Gen. Tay-
or and the Mexican Troops the st occurring the 9Th
instant, when Gen. Taylor returning from Point Isabel
TO his Camp, opposite Matamoras In this the Mexcans
from 5000 10 1000 rcpused, army sleeping on
the field OF battle, which next day were found 900
MeNieans dead, several pieces Of artillery stores &c
MAJOR Ringgod died. subsequently, from wound in this
| action.
9th second battle only give the following par
tculars from the Pcayune.
The u. 5. Steamer Col. Harvey arrived this morning
Just as paper going press from Brazos Santa
60, having left on the 18th inst Her glorious
arms.
the Mexican and American forces which took place on
9Th, commencing half past o'clock z. NJ within three
miles OF Camp Taylor. The action upon the edge OF
ravine, and one mile from the chapaa which
about twelve miles width.
The Mexcsns commenced the action with their artile-
~, which posted sweep pass by which
Gen. Taylor advancing there being swamp on either
hand Gen. Taylor Immediately ordered charge in the
teeth OF the enemy's destructive fire. and the roops
promptly responded aud carried the enemys guns at the
point Of the bayonet.
sosudden and mpetuous the attack, and so success
that Ars,a had not Tune TO his papers, which with
all hrs correspondence, fell into the hands OF Gen Taylo
The action lasted one hour and half, in which time
QUO MeSicans were either killed wounded and the
Americans took 300 prisoners and eight pieces Of ar
V The American loss IN this action but e. killed
and wounded
Among the killed Col. Mcintosh Lieut. Cochran
-
one or two Others, whose not given Colonel
Payne Lieuts Gates Burbank HoOe, Luther and Others
wounded.
We regret say that Major Ringeold who was 50 Sc
verey wounded in the SETON OF the Sh died on the 10Th
inst. and was buried day with the honors Of war
The total loss Of the Mexicans the two actions of
the 9Th and 9Th, at least 1900 The Mexican force
amounted 10 nj least 5000 men, while of the Amer
cans on the ground did not exceed 1000 men.
An exchange OF prisoners took place between the two
armies subsequent TO the action by which Caps Thornton
and Hardee and Lieut. Kane have been returned to the
srmy. Lieut. Deas was demanded and still remains
prisoner Among the prisoners taken by Gen Taylor was
Gen. NeIa- For him two American officers were offered
IN exchange, but declined give him up save in
exchange tor American officer OF equal rank whenever
one should be taken.
Gen. Vega and Mexican Lieutenants were sent over
by Cen Taylor the Col. Harnay prisoners of war
Cen Nea was allowed be accompanied by one of his
aids, a Lieutenant Colonel Is a friend.
The Mexican army confident Of victory that ey-
~ preparation had been made celebrate ii; but all their
Preparations fell into the hands oihe Americans In their
night many OF the Mexcans took the riyer and were drow
ned IN their attempts swim IT,
zen Taylor reached ms camp the the action
Leaving there his whole force started the In otnng
io Point Isabel and arrived there evening Of the 10Th
without molestaton. The morning OF the lh he started
back Tor ms camp opposite Matamoas We need not say
that he and his army in high spirits
The steamer Dallas took off from this place (Montgom
ery) last night, the "Pntaa Nanguards" numbering 20
hardy fellows; the Selma will take the Blues today
aoout 80; and tomorrow the Rifles" about the same
number, will leave for Mobile. Montgomery will have
sent battalion when all these have got on.