Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-08
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS.

On the 22d Santa Anna began the battle, by va
rious manguyres attempting to ouiiank and terrlly
Old Trough and Ready" On that day the battle
was confined 10 skirmishing and cannonading with
out much effect on either side. In the mean time
Santa Anna had sent large force 10 Tsylor's rear
but artillery opened upon them with great ef
feet, and they were compelled 10 withdraw
On the 23d the battle commenced in real earnest
aud ragged with great violence during the whole day
The Americans did not wait to be attacked, but
with the most daring intrepidty charged on the
enemy with loud huzzas. their officers leading them
most gallaniy. General Taylor was every where
in the thickes, of the fgiR lie receiUed musktt
ball Through his OrTcoot, but ieas not injured!
Aduiant Bliss slightly wounded at his side.
Adj Lincoln also, Of the Generals staff. the intre-
pid young officer who so distinguished himself at
Resaca de la Palma, was killed. Also, Col. J. II.
Clay (son of Hon. Henry Clay). aud Col. Archibald
Yell, late Member of Congress from Arkansas.
The battle Of the Odd lasted from early in the
morning iii about P. NJ, when Santa Anna drew
of his army and retired TO Aqua Nueva, TO await
reinforcement. II will be remembered that Santa
Annals corps de reserve, commanded by Gen. Vas
quez, had been delayed in its march, and has no
doubt joined hinl, few days after The battle, but
in the meantime his army is starving, and many OF
his men deserving.
Capt. Hunters strong artillery company was not
in the action. but had efi Monterey 10 Join Gen.
Taylor, with six pieces Of artillery On the 9Th Of
March, one of the Ohio regiments also left Monte
rey to Join Gen. Taylor Ifthese and the artillery
Of Captain Prentiss arrived in time, the Generals
heavy loss viii be fully repaired, and he will be
ready to meet Santa Anna again.
Gen. Taylor at the last accounts, was still main
tanning his position, undisurbed by the enemy. An
exchange Of prisoners had taken place, and Old
Rough and Ready's promise 10 Col. Marshall to
get back c. NJ. Clay and his party, by taking Mexi-
can prisoners enough TO exchange for them, has
been fully redeemed.
Gen. Wool greatly distinguished himself in the
action and ali the officers fought like heroes. AZ
Ter the battle, Cen Taylor demanded OF Santa
Anna an unconditional surrender Of his whole
army. which The latter declined but in return re-
quested Gen. Taylor 10 surrender Immediately
Immortal be the reply Of old Rough and Ready, as
delivered by the gallan, Lieut. Crittenden--
GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS r..
the Americans, but afterwards exchanged
Gen. Taylor occupied his ground on the oath and
25th, without opposition.
Col. Morgan, ol the Ohio volunteers, with a
small force, cnl his way through large bodies Of
armed Mexicans, aud arrived at Marin. A de.
tachment OF three companies under the command
ofCol Giddings. were sent TO his aid, and the
whole party are said to hare arrived safely at Mon
lerey
BRAzos ST. JAGo, March 10, le47
EDiroRs DELTA;-l-I enclose you herewith correct
copy Of the intelligence received from Col Curtis com
handing at CamaIgo, received by express from Mon
ierey, which you will perceive was nine days reaching
there.
The army under Gen. Taylor maintained is posi-
ton Buena Vista with honor and glory 10 our coun-
lry's flag, although our loss has been very severe
Maj. Thomas, chief Quarter Master at this place, |
Immediately despatched the Texan cutter Alert Can't
George Symptom, with dispatches 10 the command. |
ing officer atrAmpico, and 10 Maj Gen. Scott at Lo-
Dos. ftf
The fighting commenced on the 22d of February, |
and ended on the Esd, when Santa Anna retired with
the loss OF 1000 killed and wounded Loss on our part
700 killed and wounded. The scene Of the action was
Buena Vista, hacienda FIVE miles west Of SaGIIo.
Santa Annals Adjutant General is prisoner, together
with many other oiicess and men.
The express who brought the news was sent by
Paymasier Butler from Monterey, and ives nine DAYS
getting TO Camorgo. Gen. Tayor's official despatch
has probably been intercepted. Col. Mofgan's COM
msnd reached Monterey IN safety having been rein.
forced at Cerralvo by command from Monterey.
Col Curtis started about Y. NJ on the 7lh 10 attack
uUea pt Alfsmos, twenty miles south Of CanOrgo !
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