The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-04-06
From the N. o. Delta, March 23-12 NJ
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS.


On the ODD Santa Anna began the battle.
by various manouvers, attempting TO ouihank
and terrify Old Rough and Ready. On that
day the battle was confined to skirmishing
and cannonading without much effect on Ell
Their side.
10 the meantime Santa Anna had sent a
large force to Taylor's rear. but our artillery
opened upon them with great effect and they
were soon compelled to withdraw On the
23d the battle commenced in real earnest
and ragged with great violence during the day.
The Americans did not wait to be attacked,
but with the most daring impunity charged
on the enemy with loud huzzas. their officers
leading them most CALAMITY. Gen. Taylor
was everywhere in The ihickest of the fight
He RECEIVED BALI THROUGH HIS OVER
COAT, BUT wAs NOT INJURED
Adj. Bliss was slightly wounded at his side
Adj Lincoln. also Of the Generals staff the
intrepid young officer no so disIingu ished
himself at Resaca de la Palma, was killed.
The battle of the 23d lasted from early in
the morning ill P. NJ. when Santa Anna
drew of bis army land retired toAgua Nueva.
TO await reinforcement.
1t will be remembered that Santa Annals
Corps do Reserve, commanded by Gen. Vas
ques. had been delayed in its march, and no
doubt joined him, a few days after tho battle,
but in the mean time his army is starving
and many of his men deserving.
On the 9TH March one OF the Ohio regi-
ments also left Monterey 10 join Gen. Tay lor
If these and the artillery of Capt. Prentiss ar
rive in time, the Generals heavy loss will be
fully repaired, and he will be ready TO meet
Santa Anua again.
Gen. Taylor at the last accounts. was
maintaining his position undisturbed by The
enemy. An exchange OF prisoners had taken
place and Old Rough and Readys promise
TO Col. Marshall TO get back c. NJ. Clay and
his party. by taking Mexicans prisoners E.
nough to exchange for them has been fully
redeemed.
Gen. Wool greatly distinguished himself
IN the action; and all the officers fought like
heroes. After the battle, Gen Taylor de-
manded Of Santa Anna an unconditional OF
his whole army, which the latter declined;
but in return requested Gen. Taylor TO sur
render Immediately. Immortal be the reply
Of Old Rough and Ready. as delivered by the
gallant Lieut.. Criirenden-
"GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURREN.
DERS"
oduid oAuudnJu tdut-0cut was CdDtureQ
by The Americans. but was afterwa ARDS ex-
changed. General Taylor occupied his grond
on the 24Ih and 18th without opposition.
A train of 100 loaded wagons Of the United
States on their way to Monterey from Ca
MARCO, under escort Of 80 volunteers, was
captured by body Of Mexican cavalry few
miles beyond Marine. Three of the men
made good their escape-tne rest were taken
prisoners.
A young lady the daughter Of an American
citizen, living in Mexico; and retur ming home
from New Orleans. where she had been going
TO school, was taken with this train, her faith
er having been killed by the Mexicans. She
had escaped and arrived at Monterey in safe
ty, where her misfortuues had excited the
most lively sympathy. The ladys name is
Miss Burns.
Col. Curtis, of the Ohio volunteers, had
started on his expedition against Urea, who
was at Aldemas. village on the San Juan
river about 40 miles from Camargo.
The Colonel has fine force of volunteers.
composed OF the Ohio and Indiauia ,eei.
ment', and two or three companies of Viz
GINA volunteers, andCapt. Winters company
Of u. S. Dragons.
The Mexlcans have possession of C erralyo.
China, Mier and all the towns beyoud Ca.
mafgo and Monterey. Major Coffee, pay
master, will carry on Gen. Taylor's dispatch
es to Monterey.