Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-15
From, the CamD.

We publish General Taylor's "order'' from the
neld oil battle, TO his victorious division over the
Mexican forces OF twenty thousand men, commanded
IN person by Gen. Santa Anna, in the conflicts of Bu
ena VISTA on the I'D and % of February, lS47. II
Is written In fine taste 1t aludes in the most modest
terms which he could employ to the brilliant victory
which our troops have won over the immense supe-
rlorly OF the Mexlcans headed by their most dstn-
gulshed military leader. 1t pays due honors to the
brave officers and troops who live to receive the graft
tude OF their country. 1t pays brief but affecting
trloute 10 those gallant spirits who have gorously
fallen In the battle, but whose "illusirous example
VIII remain for the benefit and admiration of the ar
N.Y., and as monument of the glory of our republic
In the eyes of Europe 1t treats as delcately as
s0e all those inexperienced soldiers who inglorious-
y fed, to whom he administers the warning lesson of
seeking 10 retrieve their reputation by future exer-
lions ON another field. 1t is impossible to read the
various descriptions of this remarkable battle where
the skill Of the commanding general in seizng his
ground and manGuvring his troops Wed with the
chvalry OF his men, without the deepest emotions
Union, APra7.
ORDERs} HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
NO. II Buena Vista, February g. 1S47.
l. Inc commanding general has the grateful task
OF congratulatlng the troops upon the brilliant sue
cess which attended their arms in the conflicts of the
I'd and I'D. Confident in the immense superiority
oil numbers, and stimulated by the presence of dis
ungulshed leader, the Mexican troops were yet re-
pulsed in every effort to force our lines and finally
withdrew with immense loss from the field
4 The general would express his obligations to
The officers and men engaged for the cordial support
which they rendered throughout the action. 1t will
be his highest pride to bring to the notice of the
government the conspicuous gallantry of particular
oncers and corps, whose unwavering s;eadiness
than once saved the fortunes of the day. He would
also express his high satisfaction with the small COM
mand left 10 hold Satillo. Though not SO seriously
engaged as their comrades, their services were very
important and efficiently rendered. While bestowing
tins Just tribute to the good conduct troops the
general deeply regrets to say that there were not
few exceptions. He trusts that those who fled ingo-
rIously to Buena Vista, and to Satlo will seek
an opportunity to retrieve their reputation and to
ulate the bravery of their comrades, who bore the
orunt OF the battle and sustained against fearful odds
the honor of the flag.
The exultatlon of success is checked by the heavy
sacrifice of life which it has COST embracing MANY
ofncers OF rank and rare merit. While the sympa-
thies of grateful country will be given to the be-
reaved families and friends of those who noby fell
their Ilusrious example will remain for the benefit
and admiration of the army.
BY order of Major General Taylor
w. w. S. BLISS,
Assistant Adjutant General