The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-30


supply the wants OF so large force Santa Anna had
then under his command; and as we have drawn this
much from the probabilities attending this bloody
counter. will draw further and suppose probable
that arriving here the Mexican army which had been
fully prepared for the strife by starvation and thirst called
all their energies into requlsion and hence the slaughter
reported to have taken place on both sides-the one
struggle for food and drink the other natural dis
play OF courage and military enthusiasm
The enemy outnumbering army about four 10 one
and standing as WERE upon his own ground, possess
ing superior advantages the way of interested friends
IN all parts OF the country, together with know
edge of its geographical and geological character and
many other facts calculated 10 favor him, is
duced TO the necessity OF nventing suberfuges to
count Tor an objectionable want of success amounting
in word to defeat. This is humliatng indeed TWEEN
ty to twenty two thousand men against four five thou
sand with all the attending favorable circumstances and
yet that the larger force should acknowledge the necessi
~ OF falling back after less than days battle al
most incredible. We would be inclined to think the
dispatches OF Santa Anna forgery, as far as this &C
acknowledgement goes, did we not find in one of the
prints under the patronage of his government But here
IS the precious document; let it speak its shame for
the present.
| There follows Santa Annals letter, which we give
above
In addition to the above, we find in the same paper
private letter from an officer the Mexican army giving
some facts, which, when contrased has something of
the Sublime and ridiculous ORDER mingled with the
horrible AT first he states that the Mexican army were
then encamped upon the same ground which they had
previously occupied; from which infer that they had
been driven from It, and had been able either
from IdCI tdt the american forces mad chosen
other camping ground, that they generously permit
ted them to remain where, by the fortunes of the
day. they found themselves at the close of the contest
He also states that the loss of the Mexcans was about
thousand men, and that their disposition to dsband
great that Santa Anna compelled to return to
Aqua Nueva from which led to suppose, before
stated that General Taylor never intended to make dec
ded stand at this point but manifested such disposition
only to draw the enemy into fight, and thereby greatly
weak his forces well retard his designs He states
a little circumstance, which not being mentioned in the
UaCDafch he ntaa Hirbt oil
imagination the part OF the writer, that two Off
belonging to the army of General Taylor had been
were bandaged and they led before the mighty and au
gust general who took particular pains 10 strike them
with terror by display OF the splendor OF his over
whelming force besides informing them that he would
listen to terms OF capiuaton other than discretion
airy surrender. This looks queer in the face of Santa
Annals declaration OF his intention TO fall back upon
Aqua Nueva' and an admission that his army had been
cut up, II is stated in the letter that many in
stances contests were observed the bodies OF dead
American soldiers for the pieces of meat found in their
haversacks and for the water in their canteens.
1t is highly probable that the loss the part of the
Mexican forces is about 1900 men, whilst that OF the
American side is about 500 General Taylor has no
doubt fallen back upon Satllo or continued his course
towards Monterey. Some rumors say that the country
between Salto and Monterey is filled with armed Mex
leans also between Monterey and Camargo and be-
tween Matamoros and the Brazos. but we doubt the
truth of Them and, true, doubt their ability to get
possession of any important point. There story
Yesterday that the Mexlcans had taken possession oil
Point sabe and that the schooner Swan, which arrived
yesterday, brought confirmation of these facts
We need only say that there is word of truth in
the report far she is concerned, and that such
news has been officially received by the commander OF
this CITY
From the Delta, March %, IL IN
Additional Particulars.
Corrected list Of the officers Killed and arounded on the
american s,de.--Gsn Taylor maintains has position.
Safe arrival of Col. Morgan at Observation-Disclosures of
United States scCgons BY tie Mericans. -Eseape Of a
lady, &c.
We have lust received from our correspondent at Mon
teey authentic accounts of the great victory of
arms Buena VISTA than have yet appeared and know
ing the intense anxiety of the public respecting the par
our readers in extra.
On the 2ad, Santa Anna began the battle by various
manpuves, attempting to outAank and terrfy old Rough
and Ready. On that day the battle confined to Skin
mshng and cannonading without much effect either
side In the meantime Santa Anna had sent large force
to Tayos but our artillery opened upon them with
great effect and they compelled to withdraw
On the 23d the battle commenced in real earnest, and
ragged with great violence during the whole day The
Americans did not wait to be attacked, but with the most
daring impetuosy charged the enemy with loud huz
zas their officers leading them most gallanty General
Taylor everywhere in the hickest of the fight He
received ball through his overcoa but was not injured
Adjutan Bliss was slightly wounded al his side. Adiu-
tant Lincoln also of the generals staff the intrepid young
officer who distinguished himself at Resaca de la Palma
was killed.
The battle of the 23d lasted from early morn till about
p M, when Santa Anna drew off his army and retired
to Aqua Nueva to await a reinforcement
1t will be remembered that Santa Annals corps de re-
serve, commanded by Gen Vasquez has been delayed
its march, and has, doubt, joined him few days after
the battle But in the meantime his army is starving, and
many of his deserving Captain Premises strong
artillery company not in action but had left Monte
rey to Join Gen Taylor, with SIX cannon, two being 49,
Founders On the 18th March, of the Ooregmentsalso
left Monterey to join Gen. Taylor. If these and Captain
Premises artillery arrive in time, the generals heavy loss
will be fully repaired and he will be ready to meet Santa
Anna again.
Gen Taylor at the last accounts was still maintaining
his position, undisturbed BY the enemy
An exchange of prisoners had taken place. and "Old
Rough and Ready's' promise to Col, Marshall to oct
back Cassius NJ Clay and his party by taking Mexican
prisoners enough to exchange for them, bas been fully
redeemed
Gen Wool greatly distinguished himself in the action,
and all the officers fought like heroes
After the battle, Gen. Taylor demanded of Santa Anna
an unconditional surrender of his whole army which the
latter declined; but, in return, required of Cen TAYLOR
to surrender Immediately, Immortal be the reply of Od
Rough and Ready as delivered by the gallant Lieu
tenant Critenden-" GEN. TAYLOR NEVER SURREN-
DERS."
Santa Annals adjutant general was captured by the
Americans, but afterwards exchanged
Gen Taylor occupied his ground the 2ith and 25th
without opposition
Col, Morgan, Of the Ohio volunteers, with small
force, cut his way through large bodies of armed Mex
cans, and arrived at Marin. A detachment of three
companies under command of Col Geddings sent to
ms add and the whole party said to have arrived
safely at Monterey.
A train of 100 loaded wagons, Omitted Sates,) on
their way to Monterey, from Camargo, under escort
of 80 volunteers, captured by body of Mexican
made good their escape-the rest taken prisons
la1v the daughter American