Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-12-02

one Cannon captured from the enemy maintained the
position until the arrival Of the infantry who soon
terminated the whole engagement.
Gen. Lane, perceiving the return of the enemy's
cavalry, properly foresaw that whoever reached the
town first would have the advantage, and gave the
order for rapid advance, and it with great
emulation that Col. Germans Indiana regiment and
Col. Wynkoops battalion struggled gam the town.
They arrived about the tme Col. German taking
position on one side Of the city and Col Wnkoop on
the other After few rounds between them and the
enemy, the latter Withdrew and left the town in the
hands Of the Americans.
In the course of the action between the American
mounted men and the enemy, two Of the four pieces
of cannon were recovered by the enemy, but the
small band resolutely retained defended and saved
the two others, and large amount of ammunition
also captured, say about 80 wagon loads. Santa
Anna being thus deprived of part of his of
warfare made stand subsequently at the Pass of
PinaL
The loss on our side was 13 killed and eleven
wounded, all, with the exception Of B. of Captain
Walkers company. The loss of the enemy was $50.
The Flag gives the following incidents Of the bat
tie, Illustrative of Capt. Walkers character:
When in the course of the second engagement be-
tween Walkers band and the overwhelming body of
ancers Surgeon Reynolds, who had become separated
from hun by the breadth of the plaza open square
of 100 yards, seizing the most favorable moment,
dashed through the space occupied by the enemy and
had taken from Mexican, took his place again by
the side of Walker the latter turned to him and said,
" that's right, we can whip them ALL
Capt Walker fell morally wounded at the battle
of Huamantla, on the 9th ult., and expired in few
minutes. His last words were worthy of his heroic
character. 81 have run my lads said he to his
gallant troops, "but mind that. Maintain your
ground firmly and do not yield inch-the infantry
will soon be here" The infantry did come up in
few minutes, the cavalry sustained and the shout
of victory the last sound which sauted the
of the beloved and lamented Walker.
Santa Anna has been waiting for the American
train for time at Huamantla, and had obtained
accurate information of its strength through his SPIES
1t his intention to let it proceed until it reached
the narrow and difficult pass of Pinal, and then to
attack it in the rear. He was however, fortunately
for us, out-generalled by Lane When the Americans
left the main road and took that leading Huamanta,
Santa Anna was In the steeple of distant village
church, surrounded by his staff, using his spy-gass
in scanning the country. The moment the head of
column debouched from the main road he realized
the design of Gen. Lane to capture his artillery, and
Immediately sent two or three of his aids, with a
strong force, to bring it off, if not already lost,
recapture it if taken. In the execution of this ORDER
| Major lturbde, who afterwards made prisoner,
came dashing towards the town in furious gallop.
At the same time, Lieut.. Mcdonald, of the artillery,
was squirting ahead of our troops towards the same
point. Both onccrS rode Tor some distance within
hail of each other and desperate and exciting
was kept up between them, until Lieut.. Mcdonald S
horse stumbled and fell, when Iturbide pushed for
ward and gained the town. He, however, arrived
too late to bring off all the artillery, and soon
captured by Lieut.. Anderson.
Major Bowman was in the immediate command OF
the four companies of the LIST Pennsylvania regiment
and led them up in gallant style. His conduct on
this occasion is highly spoken of by all who witnessed
it. Lieutenant Claiborne, of Captain Walkers CON-
pany, also highly commended for his gallanry.
An account of the battle of Atixco is given in the
Flag of Freedom. small portion of Gen. Lanes
force, Captain Ford's company, Qatc Walkers men,
only, participated in the action. The enemy was
first attacked between the towns of Choula and At
lixco, where the Mexicans under the valiant General
Rea, made a stand. 1t a short one however, as
the unerring aim of the deadly American rifle soon
drove them from their position and caused them to
seek safety in retreat leaving 290 dead on the
field, and many wounded. The number OF
the enemys killed and wounded is doubt under the
mark, Mexican account of the battle, contained
in letter written by Mexican who in action,
makes the number of Mexicans killed 2l9, anu
wounded 300.