Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-31
From the Delta, March o. IaM
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS.

Corrected list Of the Officers Killed and
Wounded on the American side-Gen. TAYLOR
maintains his position-Saic arrival OF Col Nor
gan at Monterey-Capture Of u. ). Wagons by
the MeNlcans-Escape of Lady, &c.
We have Just received from our correspondent, NJ Mon
terey authentic Of the great victory of our
Buena Vista. than have vet appeared and know
ing the intense anxiety OF the public respecting the partic
uars OF this bloody fight, hasten lay them core ou
readers IN Extra.
On the 22d, Santa Anna began the battle by various ma
n'suyrcs, attempting TO ouaUk and icry old Rough and
Ready Ga that day the battle was confined 20 ok p,sb
ing and cnnnonading, without much effect either side
In the meantime Santa Anna had large force to Tay
ors rear but our artillery opened upon them with great
effect, and they were soon compelled 10 withdraw.
On tho 23d tho battle commenced in real earnest and
ragged with great violence during the whole day. The Anne
ricans did not wait be attacked but with the most d,
ing mpoiuosiy charged the enemy with loud huzzas
their officers leading them CALAMITY. Gen Taylor
was everywhere IN the hickest OF the fight Io received
ball through his oyercoat, but not injured Adtuiant
Hiss was slightly wounded at his side Adj Lincoln
also Of tho Gencrals staff, the intrepid young officer
who 80 distinguished himself at Rosaca della Palma was
killed.
The battle Of the 23d lasted from early morn ill abop,
VI. when Santa Anna drew of his army and retired to
Aqua Nueva, TO await reinforcement.
IL will be remembered that Santa Annals corps de re-
serve commanded by Gen Vasquez had been delayed in
~ march and has, no doubt joined him few days after
the battle But In the meantime his army 10 starving and
msny OF his men are deserving. Capt PTcutiss strong
artillery company was not IN action, but had left Monterey
90 Join Gen Taylor with six cannon two being FOUNDER
On the 9Th OF March Of the Ohio Regiments also left
Monterey Join Gen Taylor lhoso aud Capt Prentsa ar
ulery arrive in time. the Generals heavy loss will be fully
fopa red and no will be Ioady 70 meet Santa Anna again
Con. Taylor at the last accounts was still maintaining
his position, undstuTbed by the enemy.
An exchange u prisoners had taken place, and Old
Rough and Roadys" promise Col Matha 20 get back
Cassus NJ Clay and his party ~ taking Mexican prison.
ofs enough 10 exchange Tor Them has been fully redeemed
Cen. Wool greatly distinguished himself in the action
and all tho officers fought like heroes.
After the battle, Gen. Taylor demanded Of Santa Anna
an unconditional surrender of his whole army which tho
latter declined but, in return required OF Gen Tsylo In
surrender Immediately. Immortal be tho reply Of Old
Rough and Ready" delivered by the gallant Lieut. mt
| ienden-"GEN. TAYLOR NEVER sURRENpERs g.
Santa Anna's AdJutant- General was captured BY the
American but wag afterwards exchanged.
Gea' Taylor occupied his ground the 24ih and 9ji
without opposition.
Col. Morgan Of the Ohio Volunteer, with a email
force, cut h' way through large bodies Of armed Mexcana
and arrived az Marin. detachment Of three companies
under tho command oi Col GeddngF, sent 10 hs aid
/ icfoy.
train Of 100 loaded wagons o.. 81 on their way to
Monterey from Camargo under Of 40 volunteers
was captured by body ~ Mexican Cavalry a few miles
beyond Msrn. Three OF tho men made good their c.
eape-lho rest taken prisoners. young lady, tho
daughter Of on American citizen living in Mexico. and
returning homo from New Orleans, where she had been
going school, taken with this train her father bsv
ing been killed by the MoSicans. She had oscsped and
arrived ~ Monterey IN safety, where hog sortunes had
excited The most lively aympahY Tho ladys name is
Miss Burns
Col Cur, Of tho Ohio volunteer. had s,,,od NJ, hi.
expedition aganst Urea who At Aldemas a village
on The San Juan river, about forty mcs from Camarro
The Colonel hes Soc force Of volunteers composed Of
INC OhS and Indiana Roeimonts,a ballion II VirRnia
Volunteers, and Capt Hunters eompsny Of Drsvoons
The MoTosns have possession Of Cousvo. China Miet
| and III the towns between Camargo and Monterey
MAJOR Cohse' Psymasier, will carry Ooneral Tayor's
| dispatches from Monterey.
| AMERICAN OFFICERS KILLED spo WOUNDED
RaULAEs-G fsEEAL SratF.
kilod-CaPi. Geo. Lincoln, Asst Ajjuiant General.