The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-16

them and mghtvery properly be included in the number
of the attacking party suppose their loss in this affair
as nearly as could Judge, was at least forty killed and
wounded. My whole number OF hfty-one,
which includes several who were injured by the fall of
! their horses in the charge the night previous.
The action was warmly contested and lasted about
thirty minutes. had horse killed, and one man,
private HugueAn, who volunteered his servcesbelong
ing TO company E. rifle regiment. having been left sick
hospital-slightly wounded My officers and men be-
haved with great gaantry, and such daring bravery,
ed to obey my orders to take behind the rocks.
from the shower Of bullets which for some time filled the
! air above their heads A
Where all behaved so noby, it is difficult to make dis
tnctions. Among the many, however who have
gained my esteem for their good conduct cannot omit
to mention the names of Sergeant Thomas Sloan, OF
England Edward Harris, OF Va both Of whom were
wounded in former engagements Also, Sergeant Henry
Haugh, of Md Corporal Thomas Costing, Of Md, who
tncton Of being called the bravest Of the brave Also,
Corporals Jos +. Merken, OF Md Samuel Hescock,
OF Maine and Besson Constant, OF France Also; pr
Baupe, of Md; Isaac r Darlington, Of Md. Thaddeus
S Bell OF Va; VIM Glanding, OF Md, Francis G. +:
Waltemeyer, OF Md. and also Richard NJ Bradford, of
Baltimore, Nd, who was always among the foremost
and the last to retire from pursuit OF the enemy
| All of these recommend to the favorable considera-
ton of the commander n-chef OF the American forces,
and to the War Department and request that they may
be rewarded for their galantry. Many OF them are
gentlemen of education, and worthy OF commissions in
the service OF the United States and cannot too strong
ly recommend them for promotion to higher stations.
And must also take occasion to regret that sickness
should have prevented so many OF my most gallant
spirits from ams Mn h ms II en n CHARLES Dem
manwho was by my side, and behaved gallantly in the
charge, was in the engagement and behaved we'll and
continued in pursuit OF the enemy the last pont-de
served much credit for his perseverance, energy, and
bravery. Although on the sick report, and suffering
severely for weeks past, he would not remain be-
hind Lieut. Thomas Claiborne took rifle and used it
with considerable effect upon the enemy.
Surgeon John T. Lamar, OF Georgia, also deserves my
thanks for volunteering his professional services, and
naming with us during the pursuit must also mention
Lieutenant A. H Gof of the LIST Penn vols, who was
with us, and took the of engagement to you
am, sir. respectfully your obedent servant a an n
To Col F. M. WYNxoop, military governor of the
department of Perote.
Battle Of Huamantla.
The following Santa Annals of this gallant af.
fair of our troops find it in the Genius Of Liberty:
| The Army of the enaat-in-chief
Mosr EXCELLENT SIR On the 9th of the present month
wrote your excellency from Nopalucan asking to
communicate to his exceency the integral President that
which proposed doing upon the American convoy pro
should arrive in time reinforce But the latter not
having up in and the convoy Of the enemy
having advanced to within three leagues OF Nopaucan,
proceeded the latter town the 9Th instant with
one thousand horsemen and six eldpieces for the pnr
pose OF watching his movements IN order that might
act accordingly. The enemy having biyoueeked the
and being ready continue his march the succeeding
morning Acaete, determined to attack his guard
at the pna and charge him reson'ey when he leas,
the morning Of the 7h But whilst lying concealed in the
ments from the watch-tower that the enenys train,
instead of prosecuting its march, was standing towards
age, and stores Quickly divning the intentions Of the
foe, counermarched with all the celebrity lcoud TO meet
But before could come up with him, his vanguard had
already possessed itself of the place, and its pnc pa
ing the itself, yet it possible for
dislodge him from his positions with the Dragons and
up my quarters for the night In the engagement the
enemy lost his commander Of cavalry. officer, and
and wounded, several dispe sed, pieces of artillery
and of my aids, d. Jose Maria Vega and d. Augustin
lnrbide, who taken prisoners whilst carrying my
In this days attack killed 100 of the enemy and took
| "a prisoners by which reyenged in the out
RACES and caaInes which he had inflicted upon the pa
nearly surprised town. yet did he only succeed in cap
turing pieces of artillery of small calibre and the four
remaining fortunately saved, and are now in my
power. This totally unexpected attack made upon
The the nstigation, as have learned, of an inf'
your exceency what its execution the enemy
mentioning the detanment of two extra days upon the
road.
On the IIth he took up his line of march for Acaee,
where he bvouaekcd and overlook him at the Pna but
did not succeed in obtaining any decisive advantage
him, owing the caution he used in marching,
being doubt considerably afrghted by what he had
perenced the preceding day According to my spies, he
Yesterday reached Amazoc, and day he should Pne
bla with 5000 and six pieces of artillery which he
took from Peroe.
The day before yesterday in this point the division OF
General Leyes became Incorporated with my command;
atgued the troops that is absolutely necessary
allow them time to rest themselves, and in conse-
auenee unable operate upon the hostile convoy
His exceency the Sr General d. Juan Alvarez with all
the forces that besegng the enemy in Pueba those
renfocements including those which sent him, has fallen
back upon Aixco, as it is known.
So soon the troops at present under my command and
all those which comprise the army of the shall be in
fit for marchng-tlla is, they shall be
provided with pecunary resources of which they
entirely destiiue shall go forth seek the enemy, and
harass him in every way possibly thus accomplish
ing my duty and gratifying my desires.
Iagain offer your exceency the assurances of my
TEEN and consideration. God and liberty!
| Headquarters, Huamanla, Oct ID, IS47
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANNA.
| To His Excellency the MINISTER WAR MARINE.
SACRED CONCERT.
| A SACRED CONCERT for the benefit of the Central
n Presbyterian Church, will take place in that church
9Th street Thursday evening (the 1Sb), under
the direction OF Mr. Crosby Tickets 2cens may be had