The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-07

.sotv miles and ON the 18th started for that plac.
With three companies Of Texas under Col Hayes
md Lieut. Martins company OF dragons
Amer taking formal possession Of the place, released
~ American prisoners captured various places whom
sronght with my command to Puebla.
During the march To Cordova. several armed Mexican
WE'RE observed the road shou distance IN advance
If The column Pursuit was Immediately given but from
ound they effected their escape with the exception
One whom Lieut. Col Dunont, OF the 4th Indiana voiun
eer. had The good fortune overtake and kill In THIS
eonnexon take pleasure in mentioning Lieut. Runnels
ofrbe Texas rangers who jealous in the pursuit.
and evidently wounded the leader OF the party.
Hearing that Col Bankhead had arrived within a day
march Of Cordova, returned TO that place on me ao pu
was assured that he had back 10 Vera Cruz
and thereupon returned to Orizaba
After one weeks occupation OF that GUY leil on .he
and was joined that evening. AcaIcngo, by Major Polk
with his command. Continuing an unnoiesleu hai1n
PaInas; the day following reached Acalcingo, where
Major Polk received Information that number oil mules
isnds TWO leagues distant | readily acceded the
quest of the Major be allowed two companies OF dfa-
he returned bringing with him tweny-six mules and one
American undoubtedly the property OF the United
ed and the mules devered the quarermaster
Pueba On the 3 instant returned to Puebla after
absence of two weeks
Corova and Corova Pueblaa hitherto
oen by American forces and heretofore VIGOROUSLY hos
resistance was offered to body OF only 800 mount
ed men, without artillery and with but limited sup
& ne of peaceable reception and every necessary for
the command was promptly furnished
On the morning OF the 9th instant sent forward por-
lion of nav command, Texans and Dragons under com
mand Major True, guard TO the wagons from Pue-
ba TO this city. With the remainder OF my command,
started about midnight Of the day in the direction OF
Taxcaa passing through that CRY about 10 o'clock
unequented route after long days march, srrived
hacienda which had evidently been the of robbers
ay seen and pursued but
ed until the afternoon OF the 9Th instant
When about to enter the town OF San Juan de Teothui
can about nine leagues from this city, report made
that enemy, under Col Manuel Falcon, before
Lieut.. Claiborne, and company OF dragons under Lit
Adde make pursuit. while Col Hays, with the Texans
should seize the town.
NV orers were executed with alacrity and effect Sew
OF the enemy are known to have been klledtwo
Of them by the hand of Major Polk Lieutenant Clai
foremost hot pursuit. and ready assault
Lieutenant Colbert of the Texas rangers. also sgnaly
hbited much GOODNESS, courage, and good conduct In
Decd every officer and man who was permitted engage
showed the utmost devotion and bravery and rendered
efficient One lieutenant and privates were
taken prisoners. The remainder OF the enemy's forces
took the mountains and, after chase of
miles, men, with their exhausted horses, returned 1t
than probasae that many sraggers down
and wounded t,er retreat, who by our
returning forces.
At the time, Col. Hays captured, in the town. about
hundred and fifty muskes several escopetts two hun
dred and fifty ances, and large supply of ammunition
and military clothing all Of which DESTROYED for the
that had wagons to carry with the cap
mred property. The papers of Col. Falcon fell into my
hands and in my possession
The morning started for this city, which reached
cbout O'Clock, m, after absence of three weeks and
|ta n days.
| cannot commend in terms strong Col HAYS and
Major Polk for their steady and efficient support during
whole expedon for their valuable services Orizaba
for their skill, courage, and activity Tehuacan and in
the encounter with Col. Falcons forces.
To Major Truett, Texas rangers Adutant Nancy Sd
Dragons Acting Assistant Quarermaser Hast Sd dra-
goos {who thrown from his horse and badly injured
the pursut) Adutant Colbert, Texas rangers and to
the officers commanding companies, deeply indebted
for their good conduct ON all occasions.
Captain Crttenden, OF the mounted rifles, accompanied
the expedition AS volunteer, and deserves my thanks
Lieut. Butler, aid de-camp, DIR. Hunt and Mr.. Merri-
wether, volunteer aids General Butler also
me, and rendered valuable upon my staff To Dr.
Hunt must express my obligations his fire.
professional attendance upon the SICK wounded
Leu. Col Dumont, OF the 4th regiment Indiana voun-
eeIs, with me from Puebla until my return to that
city, and afforded great assistance during that period
Major Chevale, late OF he Texas rangers Mr. Scuy and
Surgeon Brewer, 18th Indiana volunteers also have
my thanks for their attention.
To my personal stall, Lieut. Alexander HAYS 9Th nfan-
try, A. A. A. G., and Captain Pugh, 4,h Ohio volunteers
addecamp must express deep obligation the prompt
with which they discharged their respective duties
and their readiness in danger be amongst
The only loss sustained by my command, during the ex-
pedl,iou, private accidentally killed. and three
puvates accidentally wounded.
am sir with great respect, your obedient servant
JOSEPH LANE, Brig General.
This interesting report is respectfully submitted to the
Secretary of War, through the Adjutant General
WINFIELD SCOTT.