The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-12
Imnnrtant from Mexico.

The New Orleans Picayunesof the 4th instant, says
BY the steamship AUSTIN Capt Talbot, which arrived
at this port yesterday, have files OF Iampco papers
to the 10Th ut and from all parts Of northern Mexico
as late due.
They bring intelligence of another great victory IN the
interior in which Miramon was again defeated, ana
both himself and Gen. Mejia, his second in command
were wounded.
This engagement or series of engagements for they
extended over series Of five days, took place at or
near Lagos on and after the 10th ult.
Gen MFanon at the head OF about 2ouo men,
the remnant of his late fine army and was endeayonng
to make his way out of the Lagos marshes, where the
liberals have kept him long confined On the ioth
he made last desperate effort to escape, when ne was
surprised by Gen Doblado at the head OF some loooo
men, with renforcements to the number OF 5000 IN the
vicinity who afterwards came up to his assistance
The fighting is said to have lasted five days-Mira-
mon holding his all this time, in very advanta-
geous poston-when he fortunate enough to make
his escape with portion of his cavalry The rest of
his troops are said to have fallen into the hands OF Dob
ado, with all his artillery, stores and provisions.
The Boletin at San Louis announcing this successful
engagement with the usual flourish, says:
People raise your proud heads; you are free! You
have no longer either masters lords. The chief Of
the reacton the man who has made to flow rivers of
blood aud tears the traitor who conspired with the
of Cuba bring destruction to his brothers.
he who marched under the ensign of oppression; who,
grasping in his hands the dagger and the cross had
declared MeAlCdnS TO De Ills slaves anu
treasury his patrimony-has succumbed.
Divine justice has fallen upon his head, and to-day
there is only left to him inamy and the eternal hatred
and maediction of the Mexicans.
People rejoice you are free!
The same paper learns ON the authority of prisoners,
that Gems. Mramon and Mejia were wounded and Gen.
Pacheco killed in the action, They also give copy of
letter written by Doblado to Degolado, the general
inchief of the liberal forces which give as follows
God has given US complete victory. Gen. Ortega
will send you the official report The whole State OF
Guancjuato is under your orders.
As might be expected the liberals throughout north
ern Mexico were in the highest state Of enthusiasm and
salutes have been fired at Matamoras daily when the
news came III.
The news will also be received with the rejoicing
here especially by the friends of Gen. Dob
lado who spent nearly all the last winter in city,
and only left here take the field at the head Of these
very forces.
The engagement was not unexpected, as will be seen
by reference our last news from Tampico. The San
Luis paper, OF late date, says:
Very soon we expect to receive notice of another
battle in which hope that will achieve
victory that will be of great Importance for the paci
cation of the republic.
We know that Mramon was met in the road from
Guadaaiara while retiring from Lagos by the forces of
generals Huerta Berrzoba and Puebta nand that the
factious Alfara was also held in check by the same
generals and that these forces, in conjunction with
those of Carabaial prevented him from continuing his
march in good order to the capital and would orcehim
against his will form his line of battle against
divisions of the liberal army.
This is in perfect accord with accounts of the
engagement, as it actually took place.
The Boletin Federal also has the following:
1t is estimated that the liberal army which
rounds Mramon at Leon numbers 5000 men, and that
he will be exceedingly fortunate he escapes from the
position which he placed seek refuge in the city
of Mexico. A battle daily expected. The whole
force of Miramon is estimated at 2300 with "a pieces
of artillery.
At latest accounts, Mramon in full fighttowards
the city of Mexico.
The bishop Espinosa has been liberated by Degolado,
and gone to Mexico. Zuloaga is taking his ease at
Hipolito