Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-29

abled the Mexicans to hide themselves from the range
of our cannon. But this was not all. Part of our
artillery was placed in position TO defend the pass,
Cor sequenily could not be used in the action atthe
foot Of the mountain The enemy at last forced his
way between our left flank and the mountain. This
could only have been done by great superiority of
numbers, men fought CALAMITY. A large num-
Der Of Lancers who had forced their way in Tie rear
of our left attacked by some of our dragons,
cavalry, and Tfemen. IL was hard Contest, but our
men sustained themselves much better than could have
been expected, when take into consideration the
great number they had TO contend with Major Cor
man had come down from the mountain, for the pur-
pose of joining the regiment, having been instructed
TO do IN contingency that might arise, but
cut off from the regiment. While the skirmish was
going on between men and the Lancers, few
well directed cannon shots from one OF our batteries
dispersed the Lancers, but they collected and
were about to make a demonstration upon our wagon
train. Coils. Yell Marshall, and some of our Infantry
and Rlfiemen, under the command Of Major German
advanced far as the Bucna Vista rancho, to repe
the attack of the Lancers, while the wagon train was
moved ahead. Coils Marshall and Yell both led their
men on to the charge, while Infantry and Rifle
men opened volley upon the enemy. A field piece
was soon brought to relief, and after firing few
rounds the legion of Lancers fed TO the mountains
About the same time some Lancers advanced upon
SaltilIo, but Capt. Webster soon dispersed them by
firing upon them with his howitzers. The battle was
still prosecuted with yigor by both armies until near
ly dark, when the Mexican army retired from the
field and the day was ours.
Gen. Lane was wounded at the commencement of
the action, the right arm, between the shoulder
and elbow; but like nero of '76, he continued on
the field cheering his onward without even stop
ping to have his wound dressed.
Col Archibald Yell, Of Arkansas, was killed while
cheering his men onward and leading the charge at
the Buena Vista rancho. Long will his memory be
cherished by those who witnessed his daring bravery
q n,
ed. Coils. Yell and Davis's regiments operated with
Ger. Lanes brigade. and the promptness with which
they executed his orders, and advanced with bin in
the thickest of danger, exposed to the fire of large
force of Infantry and the rakng of the enemys hea-
Wy batteries, shows that when the honor of
try is at stake, danger is great for such
10 encounter and will add that the American army
be defeated long as they are led into
ton by such brave and resolute officers. hap
py to the officers and men from Indiana, like those
from other States, sustain themselves molly in the
cause of their country. Well may Indiana be proud
of such men as Gen. Lane, Col. Bowles, Col. Lane,
Lieut. Col MADDEN, Major German, Lieut. Robinson,
and host of others that might name, if time and
space would admit of it.
Our army encamped on the battlefield on the night
after the battle, and the next day (the 24h) the
enemy did not appear in battle array Our force in
the field did not exceed 450O while the enemys force
was $1,000. Our loss is, killed 270, wounded
least 2, $50
In the Second Regiment of Indiana volunteers, 33
are killed, III wounded, and missing.
In the Third Regiment, are killed, and 56 wound
ed.
Among the Killed find the names of Col. J. ].
Hardin. of Illinois, Col Mckee, COL Henry Clay,
Capt. Willis, of Kentucky, Capt Lincoln Assistant
Adjutant General, Capt I. B. Kinder Capt. William
Walker, Capt. Taggart. Sergeant McHenry Dozier !;
Privates-C c. H. Goff, John Armstrong. Daniel Owen
w. c. Goode, and Wilson Hurston, of Indiana.
Capt Kinder was slightly wounded and put into
wagon, 10 be carried the hospital, when he was
ertaken by body Of Lancers. killed and robbed.
A large number of prisoners were taken. They
represent the army in starving condition. Even
Santa Anna says that he could have whipped US if lac
had had plenty of provisions
The Mexicans have left the camp at Aqua Nueva,
but it is not known whether Santa Anna intends to
pay a visit with his big guns.
Baena Vista, Merico, Feb 26. 1647.