The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-04-03

We have received from our correspondent
a, Monterey, more authentic accounts OF the
great victory of our arms at Buena Vista, than
have yet appeared.
On the 22d Santa Anna began the battle by
various nance uvres, attempting to outfank ond
terrify old Rough and Ready. On that day the
battle was confined to skirmishing and cannon.
AIDING without much effect on either side. In
the mean time Santa Anna had sent large
force to Taylor's rear, but our artillery opened
soon compelled to withdraw.
On the 23d the battle commenced in real
earnest, and ragged with great violence during
tse whole day. Ths Amerieans did NOR s~ai.
to be attacked, but with the most daring impe-
tuosity charged on the enemy with loud hug
zas, their officers leading them most CALAMITY.
Gan. Taylor was everywhere in the thickest Of
the fight. He received ball through his over
coat, butwas not injured. Adjutant Bliss was
wounded slightly al his side. Adj. Lincoln,
also Of the Generals staff, the intrepid young
officer who SO CALAMITY distinguished himself
at Resaca de la Palma, was killed. The bat
tie Of the 23d lasted from early morn till about
4 O'Clock, P. NJ, when Santa Anna drew off
his army and retired to Aqua Nueva to await
reinforcement. 1t will be remembered that
Santa Annals corp, de -eserue, commanded by
rn #-saa has been delayed on its march,
a., ;oiasd him tew days after
w. l:y.a eaa ti1e h's army i,
stlfv a, ala, Of his men are desert ng
cae, p ,es' suoag artillery c,mpon, We
f, b hd ieH We TO- T."
s@s, " ~ 10 ID
T.. ~ Oa lae It'll March one Of
the oaio regim-,ds alsa left Monterey to joia
Gen Taylor If these and Capt. Pren'ss' ar
tillery arrive in time, the Generals 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.
Marshall to get back Csssius NJ. Clay and his
party BY taxing Mexican prisoners enough to
exchange for them, has been fully redeemed.
Gen. Wool greatly distinguished himself in
the action, and all the officers fought like he
roes.
After the battle Gen. Taylor demanded of
Santa Anna an unconditional surrender of his
whole army, which the latter declined; but, in
return, required Gen. Taylor to surrender i'm
mediately. Immortal be the reply Of old
Rough and Ready, as delivered by the gallant
L,est Crirtenden-"GEN. TAYLOR NEVER
Santa Annals A dj1tant General was csptur-
ed by the Americans, but was afterwards eI-
Gen Taylor occupied his ground on
the 24th and a5lh. without interruption.
Col. Morgan, of the Ohio volunteers, with a
small force, cut HE way through large bodies
Of armed Mexicanss and arrived at Marin. A
deiachmen, Of three companies, under com.
mand Of Col. Geddiugs, wee sen, to his aid
and The whole party are said to have arrived
safely a Monterey.
A train Of 100 loaded wagons, u. 81 on
their way 10 Monterey from Camsrgc, under
an escort Of 30 volunteers, was captured BY .
body Of Mexican cavalry, few miles beyond
Marin. Three Of the men made good their es.
caPe-the rest were taken prisoners. Ayoung
lady, the daughter Of an American citizen liv.
ing in Mexico, and returning from New Or
leans, where she has been going to school, wa,
taken with this train, her father having been
killed by the Mexieans.