Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-22


the number Of the cavalry, made descent upon the
cavalry, and were met by well directed fire; but
the Arkansas men were too few to withstand the
shock, and as they fred rereated AT full speed past
the place where we had collected our scattered forces
As they passed, holly pursued by the Lanccrs, our
boys IN the pen gave the Lancers most killing vol
ley, which threw shem into confusion. killed about 10
of them. woHnding many others, which enabled our
cavalry to load again; and thus the Lancers de-
feated in their charges and compelled 20 pass to the
mountains FOR safety, instead of being permitted
tack wagon train and then fall back upon
After this charge and repulse, the battle still ragged
from every point with tremendous fury until the sun
began to sink, and was to the mountains top,
when we saw our gallant forces driving the Mexicans
into They again rallied, but again put
tn flight and before the shades of evening their
fire had ceased and they drew back their forces on the
road on which they had advanced. At about twelve
o'clock night, they silently commenced general
retreat and retired to Aqua Nueva, where they halt
ed for the night. Here they remained during the
9th and 18th, and the night of the 25h, had
treated still further in the direction of San
Luis Gen. Taylor sent an escort TO propose terms
of exchanges of prisoners but Santa Anna was very
cross, being discounted, On yesterday the Next
cans sent for the exchange, and il was made, and
understand stpulaons entered into, fof the re-
lease Of Cassius NJ Clay and his party
| Thus has closed one OF the most desperate, great
and glorious battles record either in ancient
dern history; and a victory to American arms has
been achieved as respondent as any that ever gilded
her pages Gen. Taylor, with his usual equanimity
and GOODNESS, commanded the forces commander in
chief, and his presence a host in ITSELF inspiring
confidence in every breast that all that could be done
would be done and that defeat would disgrace MS
however great the disparity onumbers Gen. Wool was
next in command, and most diligently and valantly
attended to every department of the engagement. He
is brave and competent officer, and merits the grai-
tude Of his countrymen for his services on this great
occasion. Next came Gen. Joseph Lane, ofthe Indi-
ana Brigade He was on the field from the onset to
the close of the action, and did any more
heroically devote himself TO his duty The ihckest
Of the fight had errors for him, and to observer
it would seem that he was heaven defended, for he
was continually passing in all directions amidst a
shower of bullets He is however severely wounded
through the right arm, the ball passing about midway
between his shoulder and elbow through the centre Of
the ARM yet not breaking the bone. Co.'s Bowles,
Lane MADDEN. and McCarty were most gaantly en-
ployed, as were Majors German and Cravens Maj.
Gorman who, already stated first led the attack in
the mountains, slightly wounded Every officer Of the
Indiana Brigade sustained himself admirably, and al
though had from the necessity of the case
conspicuous positions than Others failed TO per-
form his part The soldiers deserve the highest CON-
mendaton, for no man could be more of man in the
field, and each one fought though the great issue
depended upon his individual Efforts If in the pres
sure of the fight forced to recede, let il
be remembered, that similar occasions, the most
renowned legions have been overpowered and forced
to retire from their position. This one great battle
has established for the young State of Indiana re-
putation for patriotic devotion, chvarous conduct and
daring bravery which will endure until the conclusion
of time, and the memory of her gallant will be
sweet incense TO her latest generations. But she
mourns the loss of many noble spirit, and her JOY
\ will be tempered with tears of mourning, and the
bright smile of her countenance shaded with the Grape
u ~
rious, as it was commenced on the 22d Of February
the birthday of the lllustrous Washington.
here send you some of the names of the brave mer
who have fallen goriously A full and Off
cial statement will Immediately be made by Gen. Tay-
or Washington, watch will be authentic and accu
rate, containing every name.
The total loss Of the Indiana Brigade is as follows
Second Regin.ent-Killed 80, wounded II, missing
4-total 107.
Third Regimsnt-Killed o, wounded 57-tota
&C.
In the two Regiments, l73
The loss of the enemy Is estimated at from to
$780, and some estimate il at near 1000 men. Doubt
less large item of this amount is desertion. The
immense masses of killed and wounded the field
besides those taken away, Is truly astonishing and
presented shocking picture of blood and carnage
Here follows list of the killed and wounded il
the I'd and Sd Indiana regiments, which we omit
having published it before!
i The men were carefully collected and buried with
the honors OF war.
4 will mention that Gen. Marshall of Kentucky ha.
just reinforced with two large Is Founders. L:
FOUNDER and howitzer, and about $50 men. He ar
rived here the morning of the 24th from Monterey
Had we had the large guns, they would have been o
great service on the 23d, largest cannon were
only six Founders, flying and light artillery.
Capt. Kinder was nhumanly murdered and robbed
(after he wounded and placed in wsgon,) by ht
Mexican lancers. They took from bis person S94s
in gold. They lanced many of our men who first fei
wounded
}, We still encamped upon the battle field, where
we may stay until another fight until the enemy
leaves us. Santa Anna still threatens US; but we
fear him but little, being determined fight to tho
, death rather than be conquered. | may write yor
again soon. You may rely upon the statement her,
given. Your most obi serv't,
A. F. MORRISON, Major u. S. A.
i His Excellency, Gov. WHITcoMB.
SERIOUS AccIDENTs-On Monday as our fellow
citizen, John F. Ramsey, was returning with his ia
miy from Donville when within n mile from TOWN