The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-11

WOud nave . snOTt D0Vu 20
render when white nag was seen on the neld, and
We were ordered to cease firing. We did 20; but the
Me1csns continued to fire from their battery thus CO.
verng the rereat Of their forces This nag was sent
to the left wing from General Taylor in consequence Of
Santa Anna having sent him hsg, which the General
Hence the white Aag on our part Of the
battle Held This flag proved to be nothing more than
portion Of his troops which he saw was absolutely in
our power During the delay occasioned by this inter
change OF flags this portion Of his army completely
in our power moved of and made good their
where the enemy main force posted.
We now moved and took position to meet large
body OF iaucsrs, supported by about 1000 infantry
The Mississippi and portion of the I'd Indiana regi-
ments were formed across ridge, between two
mans battery, and the other part the I'd and all of
the Sd Indiana regiments the brow of the
in the shape Of an L. and faced by the rank The
charge was made on the left flank of the Sd Indiana
to the enemy to say made most CALAMITY and was
calamity received by forces delivering our fire
when they were within short distance 1t proved
most destructive to the enemy Telling many horse and
his rider breaking their columns and putting them
flight, leaving many of their companions dead the
field.
after this successful repulsc the field on the left
was completely cleared Of the enemys forces and hear
left of Washingtons battery put my command in mo-
ton at double quick time for the purpose Of taking
part in the conflict. This fire proved to be Sc,
we're action between the entire Mexican infantry
and the LIST and I'd Illinois and Cd Kentucky volunteers
which was Santa Annals last and great effort These
and were yetreating in confusion, hotly pursued by
Thousands Of Mexicans who loading and firing on
of the I'd and Sd Indiana and Mississippi Regiments ar
rived within musket shot which did by coming uI
suddenly out Of deep ravine and opened destructive
fire upon them Finding themselves thus suddenly at
tackled and from unexpected quarter they quit the
pursuit. formed promptly into line and returned fire
with considerable effect but they in turn were COM
PEELED to retreat under we'll directed fire to the posi-
ton which they had occupied in the morning This
ne dQy al oh fho
tnued to play ut intervals until dark The battle on
the plain opened, has been shown by the I'd
I'd and Sd Indiana and the Mississippi Regiments 1t
should also be stated that forces had been under
the field Of battle until the morning of the oath
have here given brief and faithful account Of the
operations OF the Indiana brigade the 23d OF Feb
came under l1y observation, and there was not one
minute from the time the battle commenced until the
last gun was fired that was not with them Captain
OBrien who commanded the battery Of light artillery
posted my right ut the Of the battle
well Capt Sherman, who acted with us part of the
day deserving particular praise for their galanry
and good mountaineering and dschargng their pieces
with all the GOODNESS and precision of day of ordinary
parade The intrepid and honorable conduct Of the I'd
Kentucky and LIST and I'd Illinois volunteers could
have been exceeded, and no COMMUNICATION of mine
could add ustre to the glory that should and would be
who did his duty ut Buena Vista and he must be
uncharitabe and selfish American citizen who would
rious little army, with desire to augment that any
other corps ut the expense Of another The many gal
liant officers and men who did their duty that
should not suffer by invidious comparison
have neglected to partcularze tho conduct Of the
Arkansas and Kentucky cavalry defue their posi-
ton the field 1t IL not because deemed them little
moment Importance but for the reason from the
time Of their retreat had opportunity of seeing
ramahe a pht when ,he gallant I @ in tn
OF his column He with the noble who fell on thai
day should never be forgotten The ambition of dis
tnction should never prompt to deace any portion
OF the tablet of Fame which country will erect to the
honor of the actors in that battle and regular
volunteer army should DO proud Of it. as one Of the
greatest epochs in our country 8 history.
1t is due to the commanders of the different batteries
Of light artillery to say that their efforts pow
erful and efficient towards gaining the almost unparra
leed victory OF Buena Vista Ready at all times to
meet the enemy fearful odds their guns wasted
away with their fire. in handsome manner compe ling
them to retreat whenever coming within their range
Gems Taylor and Wool were present comma nd-rs-
the former comman de chief They were exposed
to dangers almost every Instant of the day watching the
movements Of the enemy, and ordering disposiny
our forces to meet and repe them BY their GOODNESS
res and ia me that shall endure long traces O
| American history shall exist.
| Respectfully, your obedieut servant
JOSEPH LANE, Brig General
WHO IS PRESIDENT OF MEXICO?
From the New Orleans Bulletin, June 3, 1871
The last advices and reports hold the
that Herrera will be elected President in the place
| Santa Anna. Such event, should look upon a
| n very favorable sign for peace.
! We have no belief nor expectation of treaty willis
| Santa Anna remains in power. He dares not max
peace, at least on such terms as government vii
| expect and ask for. His military msfortunes, and hi
supposed understanding with Mr. Polk, whether true
false render him unable to negotiate. Every thing h
might say do, towards such result would be regard
ed with suspicion if not with actual denunciaton MIR
| Folks official announcements, respecting him, hav
spread suspicion far and wide among his countrymen
and the impression now, cannot be done away with
The election OF Herrera would not only indicate de
sire Of peace but the choice Of him. under presen
circumstances, would strengthen his hands towards
making it, The selection would induce many Influential
parties openly to avow pacific views but who
not do and If the peace party obtain sufficient
confidence and power to publicly declare and pronnl-
gate their views will flock rapidly around them
Mr. Trst will also be the spot with the views and
intentions of our Government, and he Gen Scott
will, no doubt have been fully authorized to act should
| occasion offer.
We perceive by Ell Republicans that the citizens wer,
abandoning the capital and many of them had removed
to Toaca, large town to the westward OF the city
| Mexico.
The citizens of Tolaca, Ell Republican, says had de
anded extravaganza prices for their houses under tn
expectation of large emigration from the city but tn
| government had issued decree, forbdding any sue
| extorton.
The Senior Herrera who has received the vote of Que
retaro for the Presidency of Mexico is the President
He WAS mentioned without his titles Of General or ex
| President, and as the name Of Herrera is commo
one in Mexico, fell into the mistake We gla
ho has secured the vote Of State and should he
elected should regard good for the pros
| perity This country.
FROM GEN TAyI.oRs ARMY .-oFPrcIAL.
From the Washington Union
The following ordersn issued by General TAYLOR
have been transmitted by him to the War Department,
| In laying them before our readers. hardly deem
necessary to alude to tho pitful fasshoods circulate
by the federal press to the effect that the ADMINISTERS
tion had neglected to notice in suitable terms the gle
| rious achievement OF American arms Mt Buena Vista
| A calumny so foolish and mean, must needs reco
| upon the heads Of its authors.
ORDERS HEADQUARrrRs ARMY OF OccUPATtoS.
| No. as. J Camp near Monterey May o, 1917.
Under the instructions Of the Secretary OF War tn
commanding general has the qualification to publ sh
the troops of his command the following
| received by him from the War Department.
WAR DEPARTMENT April 3, 1877.
Sir Your communications OF the 2Ith and 25th o
February and the LIST Of March, announcing the bril-
liant success OF the troops under your command at Blu
ena VISTA against the forces of the vastly supe
rior in numbers have been laid before the President
and am instructed TO convey to his high appreci
alton Of the distinguished rendered 10 the coun
try by yourself aud the officers and soldiers OF your
command on that occasion.
THE victory achieved at Buena Vista, while 1t adds
| glory arms and furnishes new proofs OF the
valor and brave daring of officers and soldiers will
excite the draon and call forth the gratitude OF the
nation.
The single fact that five thousand Of our troops,
nearly all vo unteers who yielding TO the impulse OF
patriotism had rallied their countrys standard for
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