Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-02

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mathematical as ubiquitous" and The rejoicing
of The American people over the t!iumphs OF our
arms was strongly rcrrobated as inhuman and
cruel mockcry OF The 'poor Mexicans." They, al
the same time, remembered 10 forget that our Go
veInmeri has repeatedly made the mo> generous
offers OF peace, which have been insolenlly and
nadly Iejecedby the Mexicans.
INTERESTING FROM THE SOUTH.
In another column viii be found various de-
tails in regard 10 the expected capture Of vera
Cruz. We shall doubtless soon hear Of The SUI
render Of The city and Castle of San Juan dul-
oa, which has been justly characterized as The
"CibraIlar al lie Western world" We mourn
over The loss OF The gallant Alburis, Of The "a In
fanlry OF regulars, and six brave soldiers. Cap
Tain A. is a brother OF Capt. Albunis of The
Berkeley Volunteers, now in Mexico, and was
for many years the editor Of the Marlinsburs
mot Fredericksburg, as repoTled,) Republican,
lie received The bIevet OF captain Tor his gallant
services in Florida, and was, in every respect,
most eslimable man and accomplished officer.
We have nothing later from General Taylor
direct. We learn that yesterday morning Lieu
tenant Crillenden went through TO Washington,
bearing official dispatches of the battle OF buena
Vista. He is the officer who is said TO have car
red 10 Santa Anna General Taylor's immortal
answer "Gsneral Taylor rersr snrrenders."
The New Orleans Times publishes The follow
ing report Of passenger who came on the
| L,,,,ua Noyt0,l from BraZos
nGeneral Urea, with six thousand cavalry and
infantry. was between Camargo and Monterey
IN The 7h instant, and Colonel Gurus, with the
| Ohio regiment, land Virginia bataion) that was
s,ationed al Camarso al the time, marched out 10
meet and atack them. The fsh, lasted for seye-
raj hours and Colonel Curtis having been met by
superor plumbers. Urea managed 10 surround
him. and The Colonel was in al unpleasant III.
lemma, as his retreat TO Camargo was cut Oh,
when he was encouraged By The timely aid oil
| Colonel Drake, who commenced sharp FIRE
upon the enemies rear. As soon as The firing
was heard by Colonel Curtis, he made desperate
charge. and effected a junction with Colonel
| r.-i.-, -L:-L ~-~i.i"i ,.~.r -n;n ies;a;1n
victory. Urea retired precipately, and The line
Of communications on the Rio Grande is thus
entirely re-orentd.
| Monterey. and was On his way 10 Camargo with
n
tween the Two points. But his is merely ru-
NOR"
But The brig, Sam. A. cot, subsequently ar
rived with advices rom the Brazcs 10 the 10Th,
TWO DAYS later, does nol confirm the information.
Indeed, passenger by The Coil says, that no in
lellisence had teen received 0! The movements Of
Colonel Curtis since he LETT Camargo, though ya-
rious rumors, not worthy of confidence, were
ahoat, ard il Curtis met Urea, The latierfwas
doubtless defeated Colonel Drake, with The IT.
diana volunteers, had proceeded 10 Camarso,
10 reinforce Colonel Curtis, AMI assist in opening
The communications with Monterey
A later arrival brings The Malamoras Flag OF
the 18th, which states that The Mexican forces en-
gagged in The ae battle consisted of Infantry 1900
Cavalry 6,OOO Artillery and sappers 1900. In
all amounting 1921 600.
~Fhe second Mississippi regiment, now occu-
pJing Ma,amoras, we are informed, (says The
Flag) will be superseded by the North Carolina
Regiment, now al the BRACES, and expected here
in few days. The destination oil the Mississip-
plans is Monterey.
"The impression gone abroad that Gen. Taylor
fell back from his first encampment, after the bat
lie commenced, is incorrect. The battle ended
where il commenced, without his yielding one
inch of ground. He had selected Buena Vista as
his battle ground, in case the battle came on, but
The troops were pushed forward 10 Aqua Nueya
irom his well known dislike 10 quarteIing them
in or near cities. Buena Vista was his FIRST Lore,
and he returned 10 this spot on learning that San
Ia Anna was marching To attack him..
awe understand from reliable authority, lndI
there are letters in town from Mexicans, Stating
that Santa Anna is in full retreat 10 San Luis Pc
los The letters also STATE, that he held con-
suaion with his principal officers alter The first
DAYS engagement, and that retreat was then
sirenuously advocated. Before the battle com
menced the Mexicans firmly believed that Gen
Taylor would retire before their vastly superior
numbers, and that in his retreat they could sup
ply themselves with provisions, OF which they
were in much need, almost Starving. Finding
the Americans obstinate, and determined 10 fight
Tor their calabes with the foreclosures oil bull
dogs, they despaired oil getting Dinner IRON
them, ard deemed il prudent 10 retire"
Col. Davis, The Mississippi Regiment, issued
a general order on The 9Th instant, addressed 10
the citizens OF Maamoras, promising them pro-
lection and continuance OF their laws, and IN
wiling them 10 return and continue their ordinary
pursuits.
The N. 0. Times extracts from the Calves
ton Civilian few additional particulars Of The
great battle OF Buena Vista:
"The discontinue Of the Meyicans is described
as complete, and The lugitives are represented 10
have been pursued by our troops as far as eish-
teen miles in some cases.
"Gen. Taylor during the battle, sent five hum
bred men round 10 occupy The pass IN Inc noun
ans, in The rear Of the Mexican army. Santa
Anna. with $50 men, was The first 10 retreat and
had barely time 10 escape this detachment
The remainder OF The Mexican army, by The ac-
counts. were hemmed in on Ibis side OF the pass.
and can only cfiec, their retreat by desperate mea-
sures. as, besides the difficulty OF efIecling The
pass in the mountains The desert lies beyond
Them in The direction Of San Luis Potosi, with
out water or other supplies. The battle ground
lies about sixteen miles this side Of The position
in the mountains where the Mier prisoners were
re-laken in l643, after having oyerpowered and
escaped from their guard.
"DEsrATcHEs-Three Mexicans, employed in
carving dispatches IRON Maiamoras 10 points
above have been captured and executed by Their
counlrymen. Two out of three, who we're EN-.
ployed in bringing The news Of the baIlle from
Saillo we're killed on The way"
A letter dated Brazos, 18th March, and pub
lshed in the N. Orleans Times, says:
ION the Tth March Gen. Urea, was at Aida
mas, a!hacienda about twenty five miles from Ca
MARCO, with about 500 cavalry, and some oihel
troops, amounting altogether. it is said 10 5000
, men. Col. Curtis of the Third Ohio Regiment