Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-10
ARMY NEWS.

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,ount of the desperate battle between
General Taylor and Santa Anna: also, an
account Of the landing Of the forces under
Gen. Scott at Vera Cruz, and the surroun.
ding of that city.
General Taylor and his gallant little band
have covered themselves with glory! The
pages of history will be searched in vain
for more brilliant achievement;-th
annals of our warfare contain not
more desperate and fatal rencontre, or a
more triumphant termination We grieve
to say, however, that the rejoicing of the
nation at this signal success of their arms,
must be tinged with a melancholy feeling.
for the many brave and gallant men who fell
in the bloody strife. While the living are re-
ceiving the praises and congratulations of
their fellow citizens, the valorous dead will
not be forgotten: they still live in the
hearts of their countrymen-and while the
names of the survivors of the memorable
contest are borne with triumphant shouts
throughout the land, the tear of sympathy
will be dropped for those who sleep the
sleep of death upon the blood stained bat
tie field.
We annex the following additional par.
ticulars. from the New Orleans Delta of
the gath ult.:
On the 22d, Santa Anna began the battle by
various maneuvers, attempting to oulhank and
terrify old Rough and Ready. On that day the
battle was confined 10 skirmshing and cannon.
aiding, without much effect on either side. In the
meantime Santa Anna had sent large force to
Tayor's rear. but our artillery opened upon them
with great effect, and they were soon compelled
to withdraw.
On the 23d, the battle commenced in real ear.
nest, and ragged with great violence during the
whole day. The Americans did not wait 10 be
attacked, but with the most daring impetuosity
charged on the enemy with loud huzzas, their off
GERS leading them most CALAMITY. Gen. Tay Tor
received ball through his overcoat, but was not
injured. Adj't Bliss was slightly wounded at his
side. Adi't Lincoln, also OF the Generals staff,
the intrepid young officer who so distinguished
himself at Resaca de la Palma, was killed. The
battle Of the 23d lasted from early morn till a
o'clock P. NJ, when Santa Anna drew off his
army and retired to Aqua Nueva, 10 await rein
forcement. 1t will be remembered that Santa
Annals corps de reserve, commanded by Gen.
Vasquez, had been delayed in its march, and has,
no doubt, joined him in few days after the bat.
tie. But in the meantime his army is starving,
and many Of his men are deserving. Capt. Prem
tss' strong artillery company was not in the &C.
ton, and had left Monterey to join Gen. Taylor
with six cannon, two being lS.pounders. On the
7th March, one Of the Ohio regiments also left
Monterey to join Gen. Taylor II these and
Capt. Prentiss' artillery arrive in time, the Gen
erals heavy loss will be fully repaired and he
will be ready to meet Santa Anna again.
Gen. Taylor, at the last accounts, was still
maintaining his position, undisturbed by the
enemy.
An exchange Of prisoners had taken place, and
"Old Rough and Ready's" promise to Col. Mar
shall TO get back Cassius M. Clay and his party
by taking Mexican prisoners enough to exchange
for them, has been fully redeemed
Gen. Wool greatly distinguished himsefin thu
action and all the officers fought like heroes.
After The battle, Gen. Taylor demanded o
Santa Anna an unconditional surrender of hi
whole army, which the latter declined; but, il
return, required Gen. Taylor 10 surrender imme
diately. Immortal be the reply Of "Old Roug
and Ready" as delivered by the gallant Lieut.
Crttenden.- TAYLOR NEVER SUR
RENDERS
Santa Annals Adutant. General was capture'
by the Americans, but was afterwards exchan
ged.
Gen. Taylor occupied his ground on the 24t
and 25lh without interruption.
Col. Morgan, Of the Ohio volunteers, with
small force cut his way through large bodies G
armed Me1icans, and arrived at Marin. A de
tachment Of three companies, under command {
Col. Geddings, was sent to his aid, and the Who'll
party are said to have arrived safely at MonteI
) ey.
A train OF one hundred loaded wagons, unite
Staes,) on their way to Monterey from Camargc
under an escort of thirty volunteers, was captu
ed by body of Mexican cavalry, few mile
beyond Marin. Three Of the men made goo
their escape-the res, were taken prisoners.
young lady, the daughter Of an American citize
living in Mexico, and returning home from Ne
Orleans, where she had been going to school, We
taken with this train, her father having been xii
ed by the Mexicans. She had escaped and arr
we'd at Monterey in safety, where her misfortune
had excited the most lively sympathy The lie
ter containing her narrative OF this affair will al
J pear to morrow. The lady's name is Miss Burn
Major Coffee, Paymaster, will carry on Gel
Tayor's dispatches from Monterey.
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