Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-09
FROM TIE CAME.

We publish (says the Union) General Tay.
lors "order," from The field of battle, 10 his vic.
lorious division, over the Mexican forces OF twen-
" thousand men, commanded in person by Gen.
Santa Anna, in The conflicts OF Buena Vista, on
the 22d and 23d OF February, lS47. 1t is written
in fine taste. Ii alludes, IN The most modest terms
which he could employ, 10 the brilliant victory
which our troops have won over The immense su.
periorty of the Mexcans, headed by their most
distinguished military leader. II pays due no.
nors 10 the brave officers and troops who live to
receive the gratitude oftheir country. Il pays
brief but affecting tribute 10 those gallant spirits
who have gloriously fahen in The battle, but
whose sillustrious example will remain for the
benefit and admiration Ct the army" and as
monument Of the glory of our republic in the
eyes OF Europe. II treats as delicaely as pos
sihle all those inexperienced soldiers who inglo-
rously hed, to whom he administers The warn
ing lesson OF seeking to retrieve their reputation
by future exerlions on another field. Ills lmpos.
sib,e to readthe various descriptions OF this re-
markable battle, where the skill OF The command
ing general in Selling his ground and manGuy-
ring his HToops wed with the chiyalry Of his
men, without the deepest emotions.
(ORpERs No. l2)
HEApoUARTeRs ARMY or OCCUPATION,
Bnena Vista, February 26, 1S47.
|. The Commanding General has The grateful
task of congraiulatng the troops upon the brilliant
success which attended their arms in the con-
hicts of 90 and 23d. Confident in the Immense
superiority OF numbers and stimulated by the
presence Of distinguished leader, the Mexican
troops were yet repulsed in every effort 10 force
our lines, and finally withdrew with immense
loss from The field.
g. The general would express his obligations
to the officers and men engaged for the cordial
support which they rendered throughout the &C.
lion. 1t will be his highest pride 10 bring 10 the
notice OF the government The conspicuous GAL
lantry of particular officers and corps, whose un-
wavering steadiness more than once saved the
fortunes of the day. He would also express his
high satisfaction with the conduct OF the small
command lett 10 hold Saluo. Though not so Sc
riously engaged as their comrades, their services
were very important and efficiently rendered.
While bestowng this Just tribute 10 the good con-
duct the troops the general deeply regrets TO say
tha, there were not few exceptions He trusts
that those who fed ineoriously TO Buena Vista,
and even TO Sallllo will seek an opportunity 10
retrieve their reputation and 10 emulate The bravery
OF their comrades, who bore the brunt of the bat
tie, and sustained against fearful odds the honor
of The flag.
The exutatiou OF success Is checked by the
heavy sacrifice of lille which il has cost, embrac-
ing many officers OF high rank and rare merit.
While the sympalhies OF a grateful country will
be given 10 the bereaved families and friends OF
those who molly fell, their illuslrious example
will remain for the benefit and admiration OF the
army.
By order of Major General Taylor:
w. w. BLISS.
Assistant Adjulant General.