The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-18

the hills and farm of Contreras knew nothing of this
force The remnants Of this generals forces pursued
by the enemy Joined Rangels who, as he knew
affair we loet 20 pieces, them Of heavy cabre
all the train ammunition, &c that from San Luis
and above all the name Of military men, which, until
now we had well or badly borne General Scott imme-
diately fell on San Autonio and before midday he was
molesting our troops with the artillery took ut
treras, which, united with his aud the whole main
body Of his army-emboldened by triumph which, in
my opinion. they had dreamed of-routed ours
in moment but shamefuly that at the first re they
took the farm with all the ammunition aud park Of arti
lery which, it is said they spiked and from that very
place they went to attack Churubusco. Here the
attack brisk both sides both parties losing
many men On our part we have lost bsttalions
Scarcely 400 have been rallied of 1900 forming No H.
The ith light infantry was destroyed and nearly the
whole of the company or legion of Patrick; the few
that remained were the Polks of the Vistoria bat
talion-who the last retreat The enemy there
obtained four victories These they have in spite
the unskifuness of our general, purchased az very
high price, because, 1t Is said their amount to more
than 5000 Notwithstanding this they advanced Az far
the farm Of Portaes distant and half lea CUES
when they fortified Themselves believing they would be
attacked on the alst This was not the SO;
that day employed in going in and the gates
and in talking great deal On the afternoon OF the
2st there CHARTERED at the palace the battalion
Sur Morea the remnants Of the 4th light infantry VIC
toria and the Grenadiers Of the Supreme Power and
many ammunition wagons and artillery, Of which
had TOO mrSh left in the direction Of Chapultepec
It is said ohee the enemy expected this night
H,weper Hst General Santa Anna moved for an
mi,tce fhs terms of heh ,uiH haze deen discussed
the 22d. As q preliminary to this Gen. Santa Anna
offered to listen to the proposals Of from the Uni
ted States commissioner In order to arrange the
mistice, Generals Mora, Villamil, and Quano APP
pointed sofar we know among the killed are Generals
Torrejon Frontera and Mexia, and Col Perdijon; and
among the prisoners, Brave Goreetegs Rincon, Coco
man, and Parrod and Captains Tabera and Chosa and
Major Cora; but there Ia no doubt there great
many Of both The capital in the greatest conster
nation
ANoTHEn ACCOMMODATION AN AMERICAN OFFICER.
TAcusArA, 0n full view Of the city Of Mexico,
The army left Pueblo on the 9Th Of this month and
after arrw days march, reached Ayota immediately on
tho nargia Of the valley of Mexico Between this place
and the city about four miles distant knew there
was ssrony fortified position, called St Pinon; it is
small isolated mountain, surrounded by water,
side of the principal causeways leading to the city AZ
ter spsndrg day or two in accommodating this place
have takeut was certanei that there was prac
BILE road sopth Of Lake Chalco The General deter
aVus to watch the IN our
The march PAS dreadful onet being the rainy season
The road WIS., Ia many places where 1t passes at the
foot Of the ountaus and the margin Of the lake or
narrow causeway, nearly covered with water, and
cessvey mhddy at others 1t rocky spaces Of
the mountains and 10 places entirely obsructed by huge
rocks rolled down by the enemy but nothing seemed to
damp the ardor of the armyan obstacles vanished be-
fore them In two three days. when the whole army
stretched out distance Of eight miles.
On the 18th the General reached a small town called
San Augustn, about twelve miles south Of the city the
Leading division having arrived there the day before
Gen Worth had placed his pickets in advance for the
arrival Of the General lie ordered the whole division
to advance and take possession of q hacienda, within
striking distance Of strongly fortified place called San
pressed forward still in advance the party support
ed by squadron OF cavalry and battalion or infantry
been placed as picket had gone forward aud IS came
up with it, made turn in the road which brought
in full view of the enemys battery which opened upon
them. The first IRE killed Capt Thornton managing
his body in the most horrd manner The ball. sixteen
FOUNDER afterwards struck the road and literally
with mud and fragments Of stone, Of which
made slight bruise on my right thigh guide
knocked from his horse within five feet OF me,
With shocking wound in the head by piece of stone
1t is thought he will but with the loss Of eye
The Reconnaissance continued right and left, with
hopes of stormng the battery that afternoon but
night and the rain came and 1t given up Very
early the next morning. discovered from the top OF the
house In which were quartersd In San Augustin,
large body Of the enemy some $4,000 10 00O
Left about three miles distant The General had order
ed in that direction towards San Angel
whsre reporsed to him He Immediately ordered two
divisions forward under Pillow and Twiggs, and followed
soon after himself The enemy were found In
trenched camp at place called Contrsras with 20 pie
of artillery OF them very heavy siege pieces
The attack commenced at noon, and the firing continued
necessarily until dark when 1t ceased both sides
troops maintaining their ground occupying village
by. During the afternoon watched the differ
ent movements Of troops with the most fearful
| iety and could plainly OF columns resist
charge of large body Of cavalry and the enemy falling
from their saddles and taking to their heels rather
to their horses heels During the whole OF the nghtwe
infantry aud cavalry In towards tho city but
they had not the courage to advance, although Santa
Anna himself said TO be there. The attack
dered to be renewed at O'Clock next morning. and the
General returned to San Augustin He left early
hour taking with him Gen Worths and oneha Of his
division u reinforcement; but he met
by officer who reported that the batteries had been
carried by troops in most gallant style, Col Riley
leading the assault As he approached The of action
it seemed most incredible how got the
ground to the attack 1t immense Of lava
thrown up in the sharpes possible and
COY w Streams
ed and deep ravnes and most OF them having passed
the night in pelting rain without shelter II appears
BILE their numbers from battery Of rs heavy The
of the arrival of the Geners. Was most exciting
The cheering the troops left to protect the property
taken, and their delight seeing him was very crafty
ing Many OF the guns taken have been added to our
siege train The amount OF ammunition taken exceed
ed by three tunes the whole which brought from We
Cruz that all well provided But the great
est cause Of emulation was the recopure OF two o
oDn guns brought from Buend ptsta, the last battle Of
General Taylor. When saw the United States them
felt liks dsmountins aud embracing them. JYhat is
remarkable about their reeapturs h vas made by the 4h
They with other small captured pieces inined
atey fitted up az light battery, ard the captain
DUNN who took them, in command Of IT, The Gene
raj when he received the intelligence Of this victory
sent General Worth back to make denomination on
San Antonio whilst he with the portion OF the army
which pressing the enemy should get in its rear
will not stop to describe the the field battle
On leaving 1t the road literally strewed with dead
| Mexcans arms, broken carriages, &c. In passing
bridge looked and the bodies Of TT least
ty piled the other, and the bank Of the stream
was srewed with them and 1t distance before
got out Of sight. Going on, came to church, in
which confined 700 prisoners. The General halted
few minutes and addressed the officers very kindly
Amongst them we're four generals lie then hurried out
TO join the pursuing army We came up with them at
| San Angel, where they had halted. AS the General
passed along the line 1t continued shout After
few minutes, passed on to village called Coyoca-
can, where heard firing right, about two miles
of, IN the direction of San Antonio The General i'm
medatey sent me, with Captain Kearney's troop, tn
ascertain the state Of affairs. We gaoped on, aud
on approaching the place, / found that Worth had
turned the place by both fanks and driven the
from tand vas In not pursuit returned to the Gene
raj Ms quickly IS had gone and az saeoped elong
heard brisk hiring in front When ] reached hitu
ound that he hercsy engaged with the enemy ut
! another strongly enffenched position San Pablo.
This action lasted than hours and the firing
Was general, and more continuous than any had
heard yet The epemys grape and canister flew like
hail, and the fire of infantry one continued
voley. captain Tayors battery obliged retire.
being most sadly crpped-ost two oicersa great
and Left The nell with only txa