Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-20


recuon oil the Rio Grande and the column Of Vera Cruz
Tho following particulars OF In New
Mexico are copied from extra published by the Govern
mont press in Santa Fc.
MASSACRE OF GOV. BENT AND OTHER AMER
leans AT TAoS-BATTLES OF CANADA Ell
EMBoDA, TAOS AND MORO. AMERICANS
VICTORIOUS!
On tho 18Th of January, lS47, Charles Bent Governor
Of the Territory Of New Mexico, left Fe the seat of
Government for Taos, his place of residence Willis,
there, the friends OF two Pueblo Indians, who were conf
ned IN prison Al that place, requested him release them
to which he replied, that although Governor of the pro-
vince was entirely out Of MS power release any one
confined by law, until they were tried.
They hon resolved release the prisoners BY force and
murder all tho Americans Taos, together with those
meIcans who had either accepted Office under tho Amer
can government, or were favorable to Americans. On the
Tuesday following, they effected their resolution
the prisoners and babaousy numbering and apinK Gov
Bent Stephen Lee, the Sheriff, James w Lesl, Circuit
Attorney, Cornee Vigil. "a Spaniard Project;
Beauben and Pableau Herrmeah sparinR but ono Amer
lean named Elcou Leo. Leal was scaped alive Al the
Arro Ondo, twelve miles fromlraos, the following men for
tined themselves in house, and after standing severe
ege OF two days were taken and murdered Simon Tur
ly. Albert Cooper VIM Hatfield Ia Louis Foloue
Peter Robert, Joseph Marshall, VIM Austin, Marx Head
and Wn HARDWOOD. The number Of Me1icans and In.
dams engaged In this has been estimated at 300
Ga the morning of tho 2OIh of January intelligence of
the massacre OF Gov. Bent brought Santa Fe by an
Indian circular, letter wa. also received by IN,
priest at this place. stating that the Mexcans and Indians
iaos had risen against the invaders Of their county,
TO COL Price by the priest Various reports reached th,
place OF the advance Of the enemy their nc
In consequence OF these reports COL Price determined
march out OF Santa Fc and in the open field
lie took with him three hundred and forty men, composed
OF Capt Angeneys baiiaon and infantry portions of .x
companies OF the I'd Regiment and company of citizens
and mOuntaneers under the command Of Capt ST. Vruin
leaving 1t Col. Wilcox in command of the post with
ioce composed OF mis- battalion three companies of the
"a Regiment, portion Of Capt Fishers company Of light
atie'y, ana one company OF regulars. On the evening
al the 2fth Col Pri:o encountered the enemy At Canada
numbering about 1000 men. under the command of Gen
erals Jesus Taoya, Pablo Chavez, and Pablo Monoya
he enemy posted the hills commanding each side
OF tho road. About o'closk, NJ brisk fire from the
artillery under the command Of Lieuts DYER fo the regu
lar nTmyO and Harsenuyer, opened upon them bu,
from their being much scattered it had but little effect
The artillery were within such short distance sstl be
exposed 10 hot fire which either wounded or penetrated
the clothes OF 10 of 90 men who served the guns Col
Price, seeing the slight effect the artillery had uDon
shem ordered Capt Angney with his battalion charge
the hill, which was gaAnty done. being supported by
Capt ST. Vrain of the citizens and Lieut. White Of IN.
Carol companies The charge routed them and . SCI Alter
log fight ensued which lasted until shutdown. Our loss
killed and wounded. The Mexican, "a,
knowledge loss Of &c killed and As taken pris ,ner,
The enemy rstreated towards Taos, their stronghold
COL P. on the 9th, took up his line of march towards
Taos and again encountered them FL Emboda on the
29ih. They discovered in the thick brush off each
side Of the road the of tho dee by patty of
spies, vino Immediately fired upon them. Capt Burgwvn
with his company Of dragoons, hearing firing came mn
together with Capt. ST. Vrain's and Lieut. Whites com
panos. charge was made by the three companies re-
The battle lasted halt an hour but the pursuit kept up
for two hours.
Tee march was resumed on the next day. and me, with
no position until the evening Of the Sd OF Feb al which
time they arrived the Pusbo do Taos where they found
the MeIcans and Indians strongly fortified few rounds
were fred by the artillery that evening" but II was deemed
advisable TO make general attack them but wait un
al morning. he stack was commenced in the morning
bv batterc under the command of Leus Dyer and
Wilson, OF the regular army, ard Leus Harsentiyer Of
the L'gt Artillery, By throwing shells into the town
About IL o'clock NJ, charge od,red aud gallant
y executed by Captain Burgwn's company supported by
Capt. cMians company, und Capt. Augueys battalion
inunuy, supported by Babee's company. The church
VIII oh rad been used Of the iorcaions Ia
ken by this charge. The fight hardly sted until
night white flags hoistei, but were imme-
daoly shot down. In the morning the fort surrender
cd In this battle fell Capi BurgSin ,hsn whom Drawer
soldier. or better man never poured out his blood his
countrys cause.
The total loss of the Mexicans the three engagements
is csmn'od at 2S2 killed tho number OF their wounded
unknown. Our total loss ii killed and ~ wounded
three of whom bEve since Giod.
On the 25h u Cap, Hendey (of Col Wilock's Bat
thlon,) in command of the grazing parties the
Rio Moro marched with 80 men TO the OF Moro 10
suppress the instruction there and murderers
Messis Culver, Waldo, Noyos and Others, who
sacred at that place.
lie found BODY Of Me1ieaus under arms prepared 10
defend the town. and while forming his line for IT.
tack, small party the insurgents running from
the hls-a detachment ordered them off, which
attacked by the main body OF the enemy. general
Immediately cnsued, the MexicIns retreatnR
and firing from the windows and loop holes ia their hou
Capt Hendoy and his closely pursued rushing into
their houses with them, shooting and running others
through with the bayone large body Of the insurgents
had taken possession Of old fort, and commenced hot
fire from the loop holes upon the Americans.
Capt. H., with small party, had taken possession Of an
apartment in the fort, and while preparing fire it,
shot by ball from adjoining He fell and died
in a few minutes Our men having artillery and the
Tort being impfegnabe without H. retired TO La Vegn.-
The enemy had twenty-five killed, and seventeen taken
prisoners. Our loss killed and hroc wounded
On the ls inst. Capt NORM, who had been ordered from
Santa Fo by Col Wilcox, TO succeed Capt Hcndey the
command, proceeded with body OF men, and piece
OF cannon TO Moro and RACED the upper lower
Moro TO the ground, the insurgents having fed the
thins Several McGicans captured, supposed 10 be
concerned in the murder Of Mcsss. Culver, Wadp and
Others and after many threats forced WIZ 70
the bodies buried Seven Of them were found and
carried to La Veges for inierment.
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