Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-28

we sprung on, without stopping to return
the fire, and all who were not hurt we're,
in moment, close under the walls Of the
house, which we instantly surrounded
An attack upon the barred door was made,
which soon resulted as did that at the gate.
An entrance vas forced, and we were at it.
hand to hand, in few seconds, with about
twenty Mexicans, headed by the Rancho
ro's daughter, whose voice, clear as bugle,
rung loud above the din Of the conflict, as
she urged her people to fight to the last.
In reply to summons from cur leader to
surrender, she sent a pistol ball through
his sword arm, and the next instant dis
patched like compliment to me, which
grazed my right temple.
But we we're too many for them, and in
a few seconds, her people were all slain or
overpowercd, though she was spared--but
secured-and the victory was ours. But
capture did not quell her naughty spirit.
Beware of Ramon Canovas, Yankee
dogs she cried. When HE hears of this
hours work, you'll rue the dayI
He'll find nothing but blackened walls
and ruined fields when he returns 7 said
the dragoon officer, bitterly, as he had his
shattered arm attended to.
He'll whiten them with Yankee bones I
was her equally bitter answer.
Our wounded were now attended to, the
dead buried, and then beeves were driven
in and slaughtered and the men, over the
fires Of the bivouac, with plenty of meat
and aquadiente, soon forgot the hardships
and perils of the day.
The Mexican men who had surrendered
were put under guard, and the lady was
also requested to remain in her chamber,
over which sentinel was placed, but as
sured that she should not be restrained of
her freedom in the morning. Sentinels
were thrown out to prevent surprise, and
then those who could, sought the arms of
a soldiers best friend-gentle sleep.
When morning came, party was sent
out to collect the horses and cattle for
army use, the prisoners were mustered and
mounted for march, party entailed to
destroy the fields by fire and steel, and
then our leader had the lady brought be-
fore him.
Il am sorry, Sonora, said he, that my
orders were to burn and destry, even as
your father has done with us but was
not ordered to detain or injure woman.
Select any attendants you desire, choose
your horses, and departwhither you choose,
with your personal property.
Execute your orders and spare your
sorrowp said she disdainfully. Il ask no
attendant-they are all towards, or they
would have fought while life lasted. But
| will take my horse, and with him speed
in search of father who will hasten to
give you a crimson receipt for the labor
you have performed
Words could not be banded with lady,
especially one of her spirit Her horse
was saddled, and she rode off alone at full
speed, leaving behind her blazing home
and ruined fields. We returned to camp
with our booty, and made our report. But
there was look of dissatisfaction on our
commanding officers face when he heard
we had not met Ramon Canovas, although
the provisions were a greateful and timely
supply in the camp. Fat pork will do very
well in region of eternal snow, but it is
not the ration for men sweating under a
heat of from 95 to 100.
X X X
1t was on the twenty third day of Feb
ruary, I847. For two days the hostile ar
mics of the United States and Mexico
the one small but heroic band, the other
vaunting, boasting host--had been front
inor aaoh ntbar M, H. l. Al A