Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13
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GLORIOUS NEWS!!


FALL OF cHIHUAHUAt
American Loss, Two Killed, Seven
Observation-Disclosures Loss. One Hun
dred and Ninefy-Nine Killed!
BY Capt. S. Sublette, who arrived here this morn
ing on the AHaranth, from Fort Leavcnwortl, we
have news direct from Santa Fe to the 26h March.
Just as Capt Sublete left the latter place. an express
arrived from Chihuahua. giving account of the
complete capture of that place by Gen. DOnphan and
his command In the action which preceded the cap
ture, the American loss was two killed and seven
wounded. The killed Samuel C. Owens, a
trader of Independence, and lawyer by the name
of kirkpatrick, of Lexington, Mo. The names Of
the wounded not given. The Mexican loss was
l69 killed the field, and 80 who died the next day
on the march to Chihuahua. All the Americans who
were prisoners at Chihuahua were on the field, hay-
ing been brought out by the Mcxicans TO witness the
immolation of their countrymen. The prisoners
all recapured and liberated except Mr.. Magotn
whom the enemy succeeded in carrying off. He has
El Faro of the 10th of February says 200 Ameri-
cans-an advance guard-left Ell Paso on the 9th,
guided by Don Santiago Kirker, adopted Citizen
of Mexico, who was betraying the province into the
hands of the enemy, and instructing him in all of
the localities, roads, passes, &c. The Governor of
chihuahua seemed to be well informed of all the
movements of our army and of the attempted insur-
rection in New Mexico, massacre of Bent, &c.
Kirker is well known in this city and to the traders
generally.
The battle of Sacramento was fought, as our cor
respondent informs us. the 18th of February
That place is eighteen miles north Of Chihuahua and
was strongly intrenched. The Mexican cavalry,
about o'clock, p NJ, advanced upon our line, and
when at distance Of 900 yards received discharge
Of grape and canister from our artillery They broke
Immediately, fell back, and took position in front
of their Entertainments. They numbered $50. Our
artillery then advanced, opened again on the enemy
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then given for right wing to charge the Mexican
infantry, (regulars from Durango and Zacatecas,
who commanded the redoubts. This charge was
made by Coils. Jackson and Mitchell and Maj Gilpin,
and the howitzers under the direction of Capt.
WeIghtman and Lieut.. Choleau. The enemy could
not withstand this charge, but fled in every direction,
leaving their entertainments in utter confusion. The
howtzer corps. well advance column. push
ed on in pursuit of the enemy, taking possession of
his fortified camp. Maj. Clarke also rushed forward
with his battery "a sx-pounders,) and passed some
distance within the Mexican forifcations, when he
observed a Mexican battery, 1900 yards distant,
planted high elevation, commanding the retreat
of the foe, and threatening destruction to the pur-
suers. In anticipation of orders, Maj. Clarke adj
vanced in that direction, and renewed the fire. He
dismouned of their pieces, senced their battery,
and took possession of the height which the enemy
abandoned In this attack he captured two nine
Founders, seven four-pounders, six-pounder two
large quantity of ammunition. The entire camp
equipage of the enemy. provisions, baggage. &C.,
and specie to the amount of 1000 or $4,000 were
taken, also.
COL Owens was at the head of the teamsters and
in advance of our line when he fell. He acting
as Major IT volunteer battalion of traders, wagon
ers, &c.
Our whole force in this action was 924; the enemy
numbered A ,223
On the next day. a detachment of artillery under
Capt. Weightman, and of mounted men under Capts.
Rice, and Parsons, entered the city. On the I'd the
main body of our army took complete possession of
Chihuahua Col. Doniphan issued proclama ton in
Spanish, promising protection 10 all the non-com-
batants
When Mr. Sublette left Santa Fe (on the 26ih ult.)
all was quiet there. A deputation of NavaJoes had
come in, desiring to make treaty with Col. Price,
He promised to do so condition Of their restoring
the cattle, mules &C., they had stolen from the
Spaniards. That, they were unwilling to do They
were willing stpulate friendship With the Ameri-
cans but wished to be at liberty to plumber the Next
cans. As Gen. Kearny had promised protection to
the Mexican citizens, Col Price Insisted upon a
treaty covering all residents in New Mexico. The
negotiation. it is thought, will succeed. Colonel
Price WILL if it should fail, order another expedition
into the Navajo country.
George Bent was at TAGS, where two companies
were stationed. Two companies are stationed in the
Moro valley, and others at various points. Appre
tensions were felt in of the failure of the CHI
huahua expedition, of general iusurrection- That
such was the design Is obvious from the Chihuahua
papers we have received.
Mr. Blair was at Santa Fe, attending TO his duties
as District Attorney, and performing Also Temporal
rly the duties of Attorney for the Taos circuit.
Gen. Kearney expected to return to Santa Fe,
early in April.
There was considerable sickness in our army at
Santa Fe principally colds, fevers and scurvy. The
loose discipline prevailing there learn from some
correspondents, is the subject of general remark,
well as the remote of disease. An expedition
TO the Navajo country, which will probably be
sary, may produce healthful change There was
10 lack Of fresh provisions, but the waste
full. Ii is feared that the natives will have TO be
further punished before order is entirely restored.