Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-07-09
Whole No. 8iS.

"roueht up 10 support The arfiIlery on
our right. A srong demonsti alton of
cavalry was now made by the enemy n
gainst tins part of our line, and the col-
umn continued to advance under severe
fire from the Ia Founders. The battalion
was instantly formed IN squire and held
ready to receive the charge Of cavalry, but
when the advancing squadrons were
within close range II deadly fire Of caonis-
ter from the lS pourdcrs dispersed them.
brisk fire of small arms WAS now open
ed upon The square by which one officer,
Lieut.. Luther, 2I artillery, was slightly
wounded, but well directed volley from
the front of the square siIenced all further
firing from the enemy IN this quarter. 1t
wns now nearly dark and the action was
closed on the right of oor line, the enemy
having been completely driven back from
his pn,itlon md folled in every attempt
against our line.
While the above was going forward
on our right ond under my own eye, the
enemy had ionden serious attempt against
The lrii of our line. Captain Duncan
Instantly perceived the movement, and
by the hold aud brilliant manGuvering "f
his battery, completely repulsed several
successive efforts of the enemy To adj
vance ~ force upon our left flank. Sup
ported IN succession by the Slh infantry
aud 10y Captain Ker's squadron of dra-
goons, be galIanry held the enemy ut
bay, aud finally drove him, with immense
loss, from the field. The action here
aud along the whole line, continued un-
I'll dark, when the enemy retired into the
chhpparel in rear of his position. Oar
army blvouncked on the ground ii occu-
pied Daring the afternoon the train
had been moved forward about half a
mile, aud was packed in rear of the now
position.
Our loss this day. was nine killed.
forty wounded, aud two missing. A.
moug the wounded were Ma nr Ring
gold, who has since died, aud Captain
Page, dangerously wounded Lieulrn-
ant Luther slightly ST.. ] annex n tahu-
lar statement of the casualties of The day.
Oar own force engaged, is shown by
the field report, herewith, To hnve been
III officers and 2,li2 men-aggre-
gate. 2,2SS. The Mexican force. ac-
cording To the statemenls Of their own
officers taken prisoners IA the affair of
the Oh, was not less than 5000 regular
troops, with ten pieces of artillery, aud
probably exceeded that number the ir-
regular force not known. Their loss was
not less than 300 killed and 400 wound
ed-probnbly greater. This estimate is
very moderate g. formed upon The number
actually counted upon the field aud upon
the reports Of their own officers.
As nlrendy reported N my first brief
despatch, The conduct Of our officers aud
men was every Thing that could be de-
sired. Exposed four hours to The severest
rinl-a cannonade of arilIcry--our troops
liz splayed coolness aud conslancy which
,ave me, throughout, the assurance of
victory.
purposely defer the mention of indi-
'idnals until my report Of the action of
he OH. when will cndeavor To do Ius-
ice 10 she many instances of distinguish
ri conduct on both DAYS. Iu the mean
line, refer, for minute details, to tho
reports cf Individual commanders. lam,
sir, very respectfully.
Your obedlrni servant, u. TAYLOR.
Brcyet Brig Geul. u. 5. Army, Com.
The ADJurANr GENERAL OF THE ARMY,
Washington, ID. &.