Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-09-23
Tssgraphic Dispatches for the Ohio Statesman.
Thrilling News from the CITY of MexicOl
TERRIBLE BATTLE! AMERICANS
EVER VICTORIOUS!
22,OOO Mexicans against 1000 Ameri-
cans !---Hexican loss 5000! American
loss 1000.
PITTSBURGH, SEpr. IA. 10 o'cLocK. PM

| fIIISBUKGh, SEPT IA, 10 CLOCK, PM.
Editor Ohio Statesman
Government dispatches have been received by ex-
press. The heretofore received is fully con-
drmed.
! On the 10Th the American forces, consisting OF
I1,OOO men, met the enemy at Charbusco, three or
four miles from the capital. The Mexicans were
22.OO0 strong, behind an immense battery of artillery
After two hours bloody conflict our gallant troops
swept every thing before them, mainly at the point
Of the bayonet
American loss less than 1000. Mexican loss
o,OUO; among whom were a number of distinguished
men-genIleInen and civilians. An armistice was
agreed upon. Five. commissioners the Mexican
side, at the head Of whom was Herrera. They had
two meetings, and were to hold a third on Monday,
the Both August Valencia escaped, with % COM
panlons, TO Touco and pronounced against Santa Anna
and peace
Poney express, "a hours in advance of the mail.
Las arrived at Peiersburgh this evening, bringing the
New Orleans Pcayune Of the Sih inst.
The steamer Mary Kingsland arrived the It'll
with later dates from Vera Cruz. She brings ac-
of the two victorious battles of Conteras and
CharbuscO called from the field works of the enc
my The proposition for armistice made BY
Gen. Scott supposed to have been at the instance of
the British ambassador.
The report heretofore given, that the city of Next
co had surrendered, TO have been unfounded
and should peace not follow, another battle must
ensue.
letter from Mr.. Kendall dated Laenbaco, Aug
=, says, the Archbishop's palace Of this place. is
occupied by Gen. Scott. and portion of the army,
after defeating the enemy in one of the hardest
fought battles of the war, the 18th inst A re-
connoItre since made by COL Duncan having satisfied
General Scott that road for artillery could be cut
from Chalcoa to Sancagustiona, General Worth's
division moved in that direction the 18th, followed
by Generals Qultman. Pillow and Twggs. BY this
uf,r
southern and western sides of the city of Mexico
and the strong works Of Pinon and Mexical Sango
on which Santa Anna had bestowed immense labor
were completely turned
On the 18th August, General Worth marched as
far the Hacienda of San Jercoia, when halt was
ordered by General Scott, as General Twiggs had
met a large force of the enemy at Hacoa. General
TwggS promptly ordered the heaviest guns TO be
unlimbered, and after few discharges, the enemy
was dispersed, with loss of 6 killed.
On the 18th, Gen. Worth resumed his march, over
bad Eoads; but by o'clock In the morning, he was
IN sight of tie domes aud spires of the capital with
out any opposition except that the rocks had been
rolled into the road, and bitches dug-evidently show
ing that General Scott had stolen march on Santa
Anna. Ia reaching this point, however, scattering
fire was opened by force stationed on advanta-
geous positiOn-which soon was sllenced by General
Smiths light battalion of the I'd artillery under Major
Gait. Another attack was shortly after made, but
again the enemy's pickets were driven in without
loss.
AT o'clock of the 18th, General Scott arrived at
San Augustine, and at o'clock General Worth was
under full march for the city of Mexico by the main
road. Majors Smith and Turnbull, Captain Mason
and other engineers and officers supported by
Capt Blades squadron of Dragons, to recOnnoitre,
when masked battery was opened upon them. and
the first ball from Is FOUNDER killed Captain
Thornton, OF the 2nd Dragons besides seriously
-. oil D.
dered to occupy position in plain sight of the
myS battery at San Antonio whilst Colonel Stark's
brigade, and Captain Duncan's battery took their
station IN the rear, close by. party then
out 10 reconnotre to ascertain the practcabilty of
finding road by which the village of San Angel
could be reached, and the strong hold of San Antonio
thus turned. This party had skirmish with the
enemy, killing i've or SIX, and taking many prs-
oners without losing man. The result of the
connoisance Was favorable, and 1t was ascertained
that road could be opened.
The Nexicans were plainly seen in force in the
rear Of Bronieras; aud at council held that night, it
was determined to attack them IN the morning.
While this Reconnaissance was going on, Gen. Worth
had established himself at the hacienda of Burgra
from the windows Of which, countless numbers of the
enemy could be seen at work upon the batteries of
San Antonio. About noon, they opened upon the
hacienda, with both round shot and Shells Nearly
every shot took effect, but did no damage, except to
tie building Late IN the evening, they were again
opened, but were silent during the night. Had the
hFe been kept up the hacienda might have been torn
IN pieces, and the entire command compelled to
treat. At 7 O'Clock of the morning of the 18TH the
batteries again opened on General Worth's position.
30 hot was the fire that the troops compelled to
gain shelter behind the buildings but did not give up
their position.
About O'Clock the divisions of Twirgs and Pill
low were ordered TO march in the direction Of Bron-
teras and by O'Clock in the afternoon were in plain
sight Of the enemy's batteries, and in sight of the
heavy guns The brigade of Gen. p +. Smith was
ordered to advance directly towards the enemy's
works. while that Of Colonel Riley moved towards
small village at the right and thus cut off any REIN
forcements which might be sent to Valencia from the
city. An incessant fire was opened on Gen. Smiths
command. and soon the rifles were engaged with the
pickets of the enemy, driving them in. The -
FOUNDER batteries Of Capt Mcguire and the mounted
howltzer batteries, now Commanded by Lieutenant
Calender, Of the ordnance department. were pressed
forward; but were much exposed a fire from
heavy guns, that they were soon senced Lieuten-
ant Johnson and Calender were seriously wounded
At o'clock Gen. Cadwalader was ordered out to
support Colonel Riley-heavy reinforcements having
been seen on their way out of the ciiy-while Gen.
Pierce sent to sustain Gen. Smith. The firing
from the enemy's battery was ncessant.
SECOND DESPATCH.
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