New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-01
From the N. o. Delta, March 23-l2 NJ.
Additional Particulars.

From the n O. Delta, March 23-l2M
Additional Particulars.
Onthe 22d Santa Anna beganthe battle, BY various
maneuvers, attempting to outfank and teriiy Old
Rough and Ready. On that day the battle was
confined TO skirmishing and cannonadng without
much effect on either side.
In the meantime Santa Anna had sent large
force to Taylors rear but our artillery opened up.
on them with great effect and they were soon com.
PEELED TO withdraw. On the esd the battle COM
menced in real earnest and ragged with great vio-
lence during the day.
The Americans did not wait TO be attacked, but
with the most daring IMMUNITY charged on the en-.
envy with loud huzzas, their officers leading them
most gallantly Gen. Taylor was everywhere in
the thickest Of the fight He RECEIVED BALL
THROUGH HIS ovgRcoAT, BUT WAS NOT INJURED ,
Adj. Bliss was slightly wounded at his side
Adj. Lincoln also of the Generals staff, the in
trepid young officer who so distinguished himself
at Resaca de la Palma was killed
The battle Of the 23d lasted from early in the
morning till 4 P. NJ. when Santa Anna drew off his
army, and retired to Aqua Nueva, to await re-
Enforcement
1t will be remembered that Santa Annals Corps
de Reserve, commanded by Gen. Vasques, had
been delayed in its march, and no doubt joined
him, a few days after the battle, but in the mean
time his army is starving and many of his men de-
sorting.
Capt. Hunters strong artillery company was not
in the action but had left Monterey to join Gen.
Taylor, with six cannon, two OF them being ls
Founders.
On the 9TH March one Of the Ohio regiments also
left Monterey to join Gen Taylor. If these and the
artillery of Capt Prentss arrive in time, the Gen
erals heavy loss will be fully repaired, and he will
be ready to meet Santa Anna again.
Gen. Taylor, at the last accounts, was maintain
ing his position undsturbed by the enemy. An
exchange Of prisoners had taken place and Old
Rough and Ready's promise to Col. Marshall to get
back c. NJ. Clay and his party, by taking Mexican
prisoners enough to exchange for them has beeu
fully redeemed.
Gen Wool greatly distinguished himself in the
action and all the officers fought like heroes AZ
ter the battle, Gen. Taylor demanded OF Santa
Anna an unconditional surrender of his whole army
which the latter declined but in return requested
Gen. Taylor to surrender Immediately. Immortal
be the reply Of Old Rough and Ready, as delivered
by the gallant Lieut.. Crittenden-
"Gen. Taylor never surrenders"
Santa Anna Adjutant General was captured by
the Americans, but was afterward exchanged
General Taylor occupied his ground on the cath
and 95th without opposition.
Col. Morgan, of the Ohio Volunteers, with small
force, cut his way through large bodies OF armed
Mexicans, and arrived at Marin. detachment OF
three companies under command of Col Giddings
was sent to his aid and the whole party arc said to
have arrived safely at Monterey
A train of 100 loaded wagons OF the United
States on their way to Monterey from Camargo un'
der an escort of 30 volunteers was captured by
body of Mexican cavalry few miles beyond Ma
rino. Three of the men made good their escape
the rest were taken prisoners.
young lady, the daughter of an American citi.
zen, living in Mexico, and returning home from
New Orleans where she had been going to school,
was taken with this train, her father having been
killed by the Mexicans She had escaped and ar
rived at Monterey in safety, where her msiortunes
had excited the most lively sympathy The lady's
name is Miss Burns.
Col. Curtis, of the Ohio volunteers, had started
on his expedition against Urea, who was at Aide
mas, village on the San Juan river about 40
miles from Camargo.
The Colonel has fine force Of volunteers, COM
posed Of the Ohio and Indiana regiments, and TWO
orthree companies of Virginia volunteers and Capt
Winters company of T. 5. Dragons.
The Mexicans have possession OF CeTalvo, China,
Mier and all the towns beyond Camarso and Mon
terey. Major Coffee paymaster will carry on Gen.
Taylors dispatches to Monterey.
List Of Officers Killed and Wounded nj Bnena
Vista on the gid and nd Of Feb. ISA7.
Y,iia1-rant q Lincoln Assistant Adiu.