The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-07


ers, Is about four thousand The loss CT the enemy
10 said to be i've thousand men. We will see the truth
In time.
INorE-Ths American loss was, altogether, little
over oue thousand men.
Auc 2lm. lisa dsy OF Inc most complete conIa
not; of affection and tears universal II IL
said there armstice for fortyeght hours for the
purpose of buryng the dead and collecting the wound
ed and there Is talk about propositions of
Some battaons have retired from the gates their
quarters and although understand nothing, under
The fault is generally laid upon Santa Anna; all are
friends believe the devils will take everything and
now have not doubt the Yankees will enter the city
although 1t is said they have only six thousand men,
DoIsas AND RESULTS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 10TH
10Th AUG.
On Thursday, Cen Valencia, to impede the progress
hills the hacienda Alsado sias Magdalsna Contrsras
SC i where he fought until dusk Valencia had twenty
mountain pieces. Gen santa Anna went to the aid Of
Valencia between four and half past four In the after
Vslsno. to avoid nsht but h. thinking his position
advantageous and Wishing to encounter the Americana
disrsgrasd the sdvics During the combat, which
forces under the command Of Valencia separated
those brought down by Santa for his relief
Valencia asked assistance Of Santa Anna In order
sst new attack from the enemy. Gen. Santa Anna
retired with his division to San Angel -four Ave
miles, quite satisfied he expressed himself that he
had saved the republic for which he chesred the
troops remained at San Augel but he not finding
convenient bed at San Angel continued on and slept
at Churubusoo On Friday morning, quite early, q
Red BY the bsyon- and he lost his artillery and bis d.
vision either killed, taken prisoners, dispersed
| but yaencia Of course, saved himself Santa Anna
left San Angel lata In the morning. to return to Va
lsncis that he heard Of Vaencias defeat his way
there to him. Every agrees that Valencia commit
mander-in chief but Santa Anna should have united all
his disposabs force to assist vaencis In order to de-
upon conduct Of Santa Anna who has given orders
that Valencia shall be shot wherever he may be found
avoid nsht With the enemy that be thought his posi-
tion advantageous, and - Mexican and soldier he
&C. About noon, division Of the enemy approached,
which, It Is supposed was under the order of SCOTT him
70 20 ss1 Anns &c the
and retired with the light pieces to Churubusco, wherc
bloody engagement took place. and 1t Is said that the
Americans lost great many men. Santa Anna direct.
ed the defence Of that point With the brigade Perez
hs ls 3D. and 4th light infantry and the nth Of the
Bravo the pquet Of st. Patrick and various other
corps The pqust of st. Patrick it said, almost
This piquet called composed of deserters from
the American army and about eighty Of them were
II is not known where the stalions Of lndspepdsnos
and Bravo are The light infantry and the 18th regi
ment kept up at the commencement heavy fire, but
the approach of the enemy within pistol shot, they fed
Nothing is known Of Perez. At about O'Clock in the
afternoon santa Anna entered this place with large
rev. the battaons of National Guards Hdago and Vio-
tora which burnt single cartridge and various
troops their quarters The result Of the actions Of
this day has been the loss Of As pieces Of artillery Of
certain information An army Of twenty thousand men,
and more than hy pieces OF artillery speak Of those
that used has been routed by another Of nine
ten thousand without artillery, and without knowing
the ground and while had the advantage of selecting
positions 1t Is then clear that army does not
deserve the name OF soldiers and better that It
did not exist. The incapacty Of our generals is ssto
nishng, but their cowardice and that Of
brave in the commission of brutalitiss. il Is said
among other things, that unfortunate American on
batteries against his viii, his horse having ran awsy;
when within pistol shot he wounded in the foot and
avail him. he murdered, without being able to op-
pose Resistance II We compare the deeds Of SOL
IN hs
ashamed and the few Msxcans who are abroad will hide
Well then we now have the valiant General In Chief
President OF the Republic, Sc. &c. So again in the
palace, and great many troops in their quarters We
army, without morale without honor valor but yet
with great many ignorant generals officers and lead
ers, corrupt and towards the field of battle; but
great and boAsers only to dress for show In
| their gaudy uniforms.
My forgotten and beloved Catita -Y esterdsy
there a great fight with the Yankees which cost
loss 81 20 tns
| what will happen In order that you may not be
ass of these eo, to write
grieve over It,. The Great Being must hate us.
One OF feet has been hurt, aud for that /
have remained In my quarters but you need not fear
not Of my anole being only strained
as my horse fell with me.
In consequence Of the blow which the greater part
Vaencias division has suffered, it is thought that
trouble is coming, but think the Mexcans still in
good resolution Although the Yankees will enter Mex
ico does not follow that they will bethe conquerors
the Mexican nation Through the misfortune, we will
the territory they th
whole nation will rise in = mass and destroy them.
Cata God permits things to 90 to q certain point in
In undQg affarv onda
ton to the afflicted This eternal and inoomprehens-
BILE Being will protect and send Jus comfort. only
me and preserve me salute eli my relatives and friends
and you and my children receive the love always
Ps Say to Sonora Petra that Andrew escaped in safe
y and that the troop to which Francisco belonged did
Of aid not aoa
far they all WELL and God will favor Do not act
yourself Cstta God protects the just and will bring
through in safety.
Private-[This written . separate slip
Catita-l will do everything not to expose myself to
Do show this little pieOs opspsr any
wish to me, win Tor you from the place to
which ! may CO. Bs prepared and viii write to you
Da. NJ. for SO proposed to you.
1.-THE following letter shows the confidence Of the
| MEXICO, August 18th, 1917
Judging from tho enthusiasm and posi-.
Oh troops, BOO0 lOrtincat1On6 nope
for complete triumph for the Mexcans as the enemys
| force is much interior to ours in numbers
From Member of Congress.]
| MEXICO, August 81, ls47.
Loved Friend The 10th and Goth Of August, have
been to Mexico days of mourning and ignompy, we
have lost q great many valiant Mexcans spd our ina.
mense army has been routed by handful of adven-
turers We all choking with grief at such catas-
rophe and fear tbs sad consequences Of the triumph
Of the enemy The enemy has yet entered the city
but they at very gates awaiting the Of
our government who has already entered into negots-
tons for peace. What will follow this negotiation God
knows What does the United States want who knows'
Congress cannot assemble will 1t assemble; there
fore shall 60 to you in few days, anxious to
see you and my family Work for your country. Do
not your labor. Do what you to protect the
public institutions the arts sciences industry sgr
! culture. LIB.
MEXICO, Aug 20, lsi7.
| To T.. In Member of Con0ress1