Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-23

most accurate information OF The movements VI
the enemy, and the designs OF the cillzens;
through them was enabled 10 apprehend several
officers and citizens in their nightly meetings. 10
consummae their plans for raising lue PoFu,aee.
The spy company fought CALAMITY, and are now
SO compromised that they must leave the coun-
Try when our army retlres
Ihave now only to speak OF my A. "A. "A. de-
neral, Mr.. Waelder, OF the LIST pennsylvania vol
unteers and my Secretary, Mr.. WeDgIerski.--
The gallant charge of Lieut.. Waelder upon the
enemy, although rash, exhibits him as an oihcer
not 10 be inlimidaIcd by numbers. Ills duties
have been arduous and dangerous, having daily
10 carry orders through The lhickest Of The ire
lake great pleasure in recommending nm 10
the favorable notice ot the General-in-chiei.
To MIR. WensieIski, secretary and translator,
am much indebted Tor invaluable services
Mr.. W., in addition 10 his appropriate duties,
conducted The operations OF the spy company
and through his suggestions and active e1eTlions,
received much valuable information, and ma
nv successful expeditions OF spies into the city
were made. Mr.. w. commanded the dcIach.
ment on The root OF my quarters and was Inc
first man wounded. From his after efforts, his
wound proved severe and painful; still he per-
formed his various duties night and day, and IS
worthy OF my appreciation.
regret that the health OF Capt. De Hart, lieu
tenant governor, prevented him from taking an
active par, in the stirring scenes have related,
and in which he was SO anxious TO participate.
Until confined to his quarters by sickness, ne was
of srea, assistance TO me in directing The delen-
ces Of Guadalupe, and heading command into
The city to disperse the populace.
| herewith enclose a return Of the killed and
wounded together with The sub reports.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS CHLDS,
Col. u. s. A., Civil ard Military Governor.
To Capt II. l.. ScoTT A. A. A. e.,
Headquarters Of the army, Mexico.
REPORT OF GENERAL LANE.
PugDLA, Mexico, Oct 10, ls47.
Sir-I have The honor 10 announce 10 you the
arrival OF nv command al Ibis place on yes'er-
day, al | O'clock. BetoTe entering this city,
had learned satisfactorily that Col. Childs had
been besiesed forty days and that his position
was becoming a very critical one, principally Tor
the want OF the proper supplies. For The parlcu.
lars OF this siege, respectfully refer you 10 me
report Of CO... Childs himself. As my command
neared The city, firing was distinctly heard; and
feeling confident that my 'orce was sufficient 10
enter The city at once, directed Colonel Brough,
with the Ohio regiment and Captain tieinlzle-
mans battalion, 10 enter on the main road.
further ordered COL German, with The Indiana
cas-, and left. Upon our approach, found an
enemy upon the house-tops and in the streets,
firing occasional shots. The troops moved up
toward the main plaza, driving The scattering
forces OF The enemy before them, and completely
clearing the streets and city, and killing few oil
the enemy. Immediately all was Quel, and or.
der restored. should remark, also, that found
len or Twelve Of Gel. Childs's men, who had been
killed by the enemy that morning, and but
thar GOlonet
Childs and command are entitled 10 the highest
GeRiideraits" navs haHds against tic Repeated at
lacks of The enemy during the long and serious
siege. INV thanks are due 10 the whole OF my
command, for the gallant manner in which they
obeyed my orders, and attacked and drove the en-.
envy.
| have The honor to be, sir, very respectfully,
your most obedient servant,
JOSEPH LANE,
Brisadicr General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT PUEgLA,
Puebla, Mexico, Oct p lSf7.
S,R Accompanying, have The honor 10 send
my reports OF the fight between The forces under
my command and The enemy, under Gen. Santa
Anna. on the 9Th inst and The action al Alli1o,
on the 10Th instant.
BY order Of General Lane:
HENRY B. SEARS,
Ii. and A. A. A. Gen.
The ApJr. GEN. U. S. A.
Washington, d. &.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT PUEBLA,
Puebla, October Is, l847.
Sir: have The honor TO make The following
report of an engagement between part OF my
forces and the enemy, under the command OF &C.
neral Santa Anna, al the city OF Huamanlla, ON
n. from
Cruz, and when near The San Juan river, party
of guerillas was observed near the hacienda Of
Santa Anna. Capt. Lcwis's company Of mount
cd volunteers was detached in pursuit.; portion
OF The command under Lieut.. Lilley, came upon
the enemy, and had smart skirmish with them.
Lieut.. Lilley behaved in the most gallant man.
ner rallyng and encouraging his men under
severe fire. Upon leaving Paso de Ovejas, The
rear guard was fired upon by small guerilla
force, and regret 10 have 10 announce The death
of Lieut.. Cline, who was shot in the affair. de
is reported TO have been most energetic and eff
cient young officer, belonging 10 Capt. Lewis's
company OF Louisiana mounted volunteers.
Al various points on the road, rumors reached
me that a large force was concentrating between
Pcroie and Pneha. These rumoIs were con.
frmed on my arrival al the former place, and
also received the additional intelligence, that
Santa Anna in person commanded them, having
about four thol>ard nen and six pieces OF artil.
ery. No mole staiU' occurred until my arrival
al the hacienda San Anlunio Tamaris, al which
place, through the medium OF my spies, learn
ed that the enemy we're al the city Of Huamantla.
Leaving my tram packed al The former place,
guarded by Colonel Broughs regiment Ohio vo-
unteers, Captain Simmons. battalion of three
companies, and Lieutenant Prau's battery, my
force consisting of Colonel Wynkoops battalion,
(from Peroie,) Colonel Germans regiment OF In.
diana volunteers, Captain Heinizleman's batta-
lion of six companies Major Lally's regiment
Of four companies OF mounted men. under COM
mand of Captain Samuel Ii. Walker mounted
rihsmen, and FIVE pieces of artillery, under CON-
mand Of Capt. Geo. Taylor Sd artillery, assisted
by Lieut. Field, arly. On arriving near.h The city at
about o'clock, p. 10, Cap Walker commanding
the advance guard, (ofhorsemeD) was ordered TO
move forward ahead oil the column, (but within
supporting distance) 10 the entrance OF the city,
and il the enemy were in force, 10 avail, The ar
rival Of the infantry before entering. When
within about three miles, parties Of horsemen be-
ing seen making their way through the fields 10.
wards The city, Capt. Walker commanded q gal
lop. Owing TO The thick maguay bushes lining
the sides of the road, it was impossible to distin-
guish his further movements. But short time
had elapsed when firing was head from the city.
The firing continuing, the column was pressed
loiwaIu ds TdpiuiY d. possiule. a. 'his ahie d
body Of about 1000 lanccis was seen hurrying
over the hills towards the city. directed Col.
German, with his regiment, 10 advance towards
and enter the west side OF The city, while Colonel
WYnkoop's battalion, with The artillery, moved
towards the east side, Capt. Heinlzleman's NOV
ing on hi. right, and Maj. LalIy's constituting The
reserve.
Upon arriving at the entrance 10 the city, Cap.
tain Walker, discovering the main body OF the
enemy in the plaza, (aboul 500 in number,) or.
dered charge. A hand TO hand conflict took
place between The forces; bu, so resoule was the
charge, that the enemy were obliged 10 give way,
being driven from their guns They were pur-
sued BY our dragons for some distance, but The
Inducements. Col. Gormans regiment, on ar
irving at the entrance 10 The city al about the
same time as the reinforcemen,s of The enemy |
.apened ,rel. ditec;si fire which succeeded in |