The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-05-28
Two Battles Americans Victori'
onS; 1900 Mexicans killed, &c.

There have been two engagements be-
tween Gen, Taylor & the Mexican troops
the first occurring on the fifth inst. when
Gen. Taylor was returning from Point Is
abel to his camp opposite Malamoros, In
which the Mexicans, numbering from 5
1000 were repulsed. Next day, 200
Mexicans were found dead on the field.
Several pieces of artillery, stores, &c.
were captured by the Americans.
The second battle took place onIhe 9th
inst. commencing at 3 l-2 o'clock, p. NJ,
within 3 miles OF Gen. Taylor's camp
The action was on the edge OF a %ravine,
and one mile from the chapparsl, which
was near IL miles in width.
The Mexicans commenced the action
with their artillery. which was posted so
as to sweep a narrow passage, through
which Gen. Taylor was advancing.
There being a swamp on the other hand
Gen, Taylor Immediately ordered a charge
in the teeth of the enemy's destructive fire,
and the troops promptly responding, car
ried the enemy's guns at the point of The
bayonet.
So sudden and impetuous was The attack,
that Gen, Arista had not time to save his
papers, which, with all his correspond
ence, fell into the hands of Gen. Taylor.
The action lasted one hour and a half, 10
which time 600 Mexicans were killed or
wounded, and the Americans took 800
prisoners and s pieces of artillery.
The Americans lost in the action about
62 killed and wounded. Among the kill,
ed were Col. Mcintosh, Lieut.. Cochran
by the bursting of shell. Lieut. Inge, and
one or Two others, whose names are not
given. Colonel Kane, Lieutenants Gates,
Verbank, Hore, Luther and others were
among the wounded.
We regret TO say that Maj. Ringgold,
who was wounded on the 9Th inst. died ON
the 10Th, and was buried with military
honors.
The total loss OF the Mexicans in both
actions was at least 1900.
The Mexican forces amounted to at
least 5000 men, while those of the Amer
leans did no, exceed 1000 men.
An exchange Of prisoners took place
su5sequen, to the battle, by which Capt.
Thornton and Lieu,s. Hardee and Kane
were released. Lieut. Deas was not de-
manded.
Among the prisoners taken by Gen.
Taylor was Gen. Vega. For him two
American officers were offered in ex-
change, but it was declined TO give him
save in exchange for an officer of equal
rank whenever one should be taken.
The Mexican Army were so confident
of Vic'ory, tha! every preparation had
been made to celebrate it, but all their
preparations fell into The hands of the A.
mericans.
10 their fight many Of the Mexicans
took to the river and were drowned in
their attempts to swim it.
Geu. Taylor reached his camp The at
ternoon after his army. leaving there
his whole force, he the next morning left
for Point Isabel and arrived there on the
evening of the 10Th without Fiesta; ion.
On the evening of the lllh he started back
to his camp opposite Ma,amoros. We
need not say that he and his army are in
fne spirits.
Further information has been received
that the American Consul and all the A.
merican residents at Matamoros have been
arrested and sent TO SalLiIl, a small town
about 80 miles from Matamoros.
The steamer Col. Harvey arrived from
Brazos Santiago. She brings official &c,
counts of The second Battle.
n@ The government have decided 10