The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-21

aroach the indians and Mexicans shouted loud that
we heard them at mile distant, and came near tne
town. they used all sorts OF abusive epnetS ~" The
thinking themselves safe IN their strong pace, ino
troops were brought into line, ana heavy o MIL
aiding opened upon them, win dscha,se ~ T'i CO..
arms This was continued until all the aihiunuoI io
the cannon was exhausted, the ammunition wagon nay
ing been left miles IN the rear ks. oona 70 re-
close upon u.s. and the colonel ordered te uoJp' al
turn to Fernando, TO prepare loi iehe"' Va WV
F,by,,aru 0n-We again before the Town 500 soon
after sunrise The Ypounder N enage Oh nder lent
Over ordnance with portion OF the volunteers were
naced in position the side OF the town. ana me olne
two howizers, in charge OF Lieut. Hassendeuoel, WIN
Cant, Bugwin's company of Dragons, and one company
of volunteers took position on another SIDE, SO as 10
make cross fire. The action now commenced az .laee
hundred wards distance. and continued canhonauig
was kept up with shells and grapeshot from Inc now
tiers and solid shot from the x-pounder I'LL ia M
with occasional fires from our sharpshooers as chances
oered-by which means the enemy were driven rom lhe
streets and plaza, and had ceased their yelling.
AT this time the colonel ordered charge from each
side This charge was made PI%mp ANU Of Srasoons
with Capt McMillens company OF mounted volunteers
reached the church door before the other party came up
effected and Capt. Burgwins command received the iu
shock of the enemy's fire for time Capt b. had IVe
dragons killed, and nineteen severely wounded seve-
raj of whom died; among them Captain burgwih
Captain McMllen had six severely wounded 80 de-
structive was the firing these two companies
that they compelled to retire behind the ADOBE wal
from the church The whole soon came up, and break
ing down the wall, placed themselves close under the
the walls OF the church. ana commenced Gus an open pen
the top of the church, from its interior, through loop
holes, and from other buildings which commanded It,
AS we had only axes to work win, our Proves Was
slow but while il progressing temporary LADDER
put up, and the top OF the church was soon Cleared
Howzer shells were lighted and thrown into the open
ing which the Indians had made-these exploded Deau
fuy and no doubt did good executions but still they
would shoot man if he presented himself at the holes
Fire was communicated 10 the root but being nat ana
covered with EARTH it burned slowly The wall had been
cut only about one foot deep, and ii appeared that
the town must be taken, house by house, ana Ior tat
purpose it was important to get possession OF the
church that night which close on us, Col Price or
dered Lieut. Dyer Che ought to be caPtanl to BRING up
the 6pounder within few yards OF the building and
with solid shot to make break where the men mad oeen
cutting with axes. This was hazardous duty as ne
and his men were dead marks for the enemy, but the
order was promptly obeyed-the breach was made and
after throwing IN charge OF canister ana agn'ea smell
killed. fled, the front door was broken open from the IN
side and we had possession of the church, but was so
full OF smoke that it could not be occupied
The colonel had taken the precauton to place CAPT 81
Vran's company Santa Re mounted men, ana Captain
Stacks company mounted volunteers in rear OF the town.
and between it and the mountain ssupposng, when
the charge made, that many would attempt to escape
Such proved to be the case the Nexlcans all He'd and
left the Indians to fight it out These two companies
killed hfty-iye We soon gained possession Oh To OF
dred yards distant stood two immense buildings, seven
stories high, each story recedng; and the only opening
into the rooms was from the root down. Lieut. Heysen
deuble of the artillery, has promised plan OF them
which will send you, If can get It IN time, Tor without
this you scarcely form idea OF their great size and
strength Into these the Indians all fled and the colonel
being convinced that they could not be taken without
heavier gun, sent express to Santa Fe for one OF the
"a pound howtzers, and supply OF ammunition We
slept soundy that night but were awoke early BY the
discharge of which proved TO be sentinel firing
on an Indian who was endeavong to make his escape.
He killed him after discharges Early in the morn
ing february 9Th the women came IN crowds to the
colonel, their knees, with white flags, crosses &c,
begging for mercy and very, soon the men followed
them The colonel thinking that the slaughter had been
sufficiently great, listened 70 Their suppllcatons and
granted them peace condition that they would bring
him Tomas one of the leaders that had fled This was
subsequently done Much Of the property stolen from
dered by Them brought forward and restored to the
relatives of the owners; and after solemn promises OF
good conduct future and sundry hugs and leave ia
king we returned to Fernando.
Esbruary th-Montoya, the ringeader, has been de-
lvered TO Col Price by friendly Mexcans residing
few miles of. He tried by court-marial to-day,
and condemned to be hung.
7M-Montoya was executed al l, p. m, He acknowl-
edged his crimes, and asked pardon of the Mexcans
the Americans, and God
9M-Commenced our homeward march, and arrived
in Santa Fe on the 11th
The campaign of nineteen days made without tents
and two of the nights spent on high mountain,
covered with snow from one to two feet Deep and all
without word Of complaint Missouri may well be
proud Of her sons, for every man dd his duty AS Tor
the United States dragons under Capt Burgwn, their
killed and wounded will show where they were in the
fight. Col Price displayed the finest qualities of sol
der, and all seemed to court danger where duty called
them Killed of the enemy, from two to three hundred
The Indians acknowledge IT'S at the Pueblono wound
ed seen
Capt Burgwin died of his wound on the sth, and his
remains with those of Gov Bent and Mr. Leal, district
attorney, brought to this place, and inferred with
appropriate honors on the 18th inst.
think that all will be convinced that New Mex
leo cannot be held without strong military force and
for the sake OF the Americans residing IN tins territory
not be slow TO furnish soldiers to replace those whose
terms of service will expire Col Price received
letter from Lieut. Col. Mitchell last night dated at eel
Paso" February 1st He with Col. Donphan's regi
ment and Major Carks artillery, about to start for
Chihuahua. No news at that time, of Gen WOODS hav
had five thousand soldiers to defend the place M d.
l. BATTLE AT Moro TowN.-As soon as Colonel Price
received the first intmaton OF the murder at Taos OF
Governor Bent and Others and OF the dissatisfaction at
St Miguel, he sent an order to Captain Henley who had
been stationed in that neighborhood well TO take
ply, who expected soon to be there with money
from ST. Louis to collect all his forces, and to put down
any attempt at revolution and give convoy to Captain
Murphy.
Hearing of the murders at Moro town, he repaired inn
mediaelv to that place. battle ensued, in which he
who are now the caaboose at this place. and was him
self slain in storming fort
As soon as Colonel Wilcox, who commanded at Santa
Fe-Colonel Price being absentheard OF the death Of
Captain Henley he sent Captain MORN, OF Platte county,
to command al Moro town. He destroyed 1t entirely,
was very much needed here He made the inhabitants
feel the horrors of war; but, unfortunately, we must
come for share of it, by the destruction OF the wheat
and corn. - =