The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-31
T IVITI 1TI' VI f'VV'I0 ' III
From YrazitO and Ell Paso.

From the St. Louis Union
From ant Paso.
We have been kindly favored by friend with the fol-
lowing extracts from private letters which, although no
later than have previously published contain inter-
estng details from the chihuahua column OF the army OF
the west:
''BRAzITo, 30 miles above Ell Paso,
december %, 1916
"We left Santa Fe on the Sd instant and after
pleasant march for about 200 miles, joined Col Doni-
phans command Yesterday, we spent merry Christ
mas About O'Clock p. IN. encanped; and Just as
had stripped their horses and scattered for water
and wood cloud OF dust discovered about mule
distant. The cry to rally Immediately heard through
out camp, and our were running in every
direction for their respective commands In a few min
utes our line pretty well filled up, and marc he'd
out in the order Of battle foot The scouts sent out
with spy-gasses reported IN few minutes that the en-
envy were approaching, about seven or eight hundred
song-numberng about 300 cavalry, 300 infantry, and
hundred or more with field piece. After we had
formed for battle, Mexican officer on a splendid
charger, dashed out in front OF the line waving
black flag and announced that he would neither give
take quarter, and that they should charge on US.
In few minutes the Mexican bugle sounded for the on
set Capt Hudsons company of picked men at that
time on the extreme rght but on being discovered
that the Chihuahua battalion, the choice toops OF the
enemy was preparing TO charge our leit Hank Capt H.
was Immediately ordered with his men TO the left TO meet
that attack Just this company had formed on the left
flank, the enemy dashed forward yelling and firing at the
same time Capt Hudson directed his men not TO fire
until the enemy was within fifty PAGES and then Tor one
round however made them change then course, and
they oblqued off, they received the most effective dis
charge from whole line. They then made an attempt
to take wagons, but promptly repulSed, and
commenced their retreat.
" Not one OF our men was killed or dangerously
wounded We took six prisoners How many OF the
enemy were killed wounded we have not learned, but
the road by which they reeated is wet with blood Our
behaved CALAMITY. None of them ilnched, although
the balls whlzzed by them quite briskly at first
''We shall leave here for Ell Paso in few hours and
n that
ton We took field piece, large quantity OF ammu,
milton, arms blankets, saddles &c. &c. All are IN good
health and full OF enthusiasm"
awe reached here on the 2sth inst and took posses
sion of the Paso without being compelled to fire gun
The troops passed through the town, and our flag was
raised in front OF the church where it is still proudly ut
terng in the breeze. This point is the best have seen
since reached the province of New Mexico. The peo-
pie appear industrious and frugal. have never seen a
more delightful place than the Fl Paso; the whole val
every variety of fruit have been Teasing on grapes,
pears, apples, &c ever since arrival. The inhab-
itans manufacture wine and brandy in considerable guam
titles and have been Wfned and dned TO our hearts
content have no doubt but this is the garden spot Of
the province From the appearance OF things at this
son, should suppose that the spring and summer would
be delightful
Before we reached this point, we were all expecting
fight. About five miles above the town several OF the
most influential citizens met us with white Nag, and
we were permitted proceed without molestation AN
the Mexican troops who engaged in the battle OF
the 25th fled 10 Chihuahua, and have not since been
heard from We will renan here few days until the
artillery up from Sante Fe, when will move
for Chihuahua"
This, says the Cincinnati Enquirer, is an inviting pic
ure-pray Heaven this delightful country do not prove
labyrinth and pit of destruction to Donipbans little
army If he goes forward to Chihuahua, the chances
twenty TO that he will be lost We hope that he
has been notified of the diversion of Woods command
from that point, and directed to stay his march accord
ngly The Secretary Of War, (as we see by the pub
ehe \ pnv
tona power to bring General Wool down from the Chi.
huahua route to Monterey, and at the same time com
muncaed to Gen T. specific instructions to notify Cot
Donphan OF the fact and take precautionary measures
for the safety of his command. We cannot permit .
doubt that these instruction have been fulfilled and II
so, DonIphan's command will be safe