New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-03-29
LATEST TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.
DISPATCHED TO THE NEW ORLEANS CRESCENT
BATTLE In NEW MEXICO.
THE YANKEES COMPLETELY ROUTED. WITH
GREAT SLAUGHTER.
SPLENDID CONFEDERATE VICTORY.


HousToN, March PA battle was fought at
ValVerde, four miles above Fort Craig on the
list. The Confederates numbered 23O0 the Fed
erals, 1000 regulars and 1000 New Mexican yoluu-
| teers, including loo Pike Peakers.
The enemy first attempted to turn our left
| flank, but were repulsed by Major Lockridge
They then attacked our whole line, and were re
pulsed again. The enemy then concentrated or
our left, and forced our troops to fall back, wher
they crossed battery of guns over the river.
This move proved fatal. We charged the bat
terry and took it at the point of shot guns and re-
volyers by desperate struggle. The enemy fed
with great slaughter, retyeating across the river.
We poured heavy FIRE into them, slaughtering
them terribly. The contest was one of the most
desperate on record. The Confederate loss 36
killed, lO6 wounded. The enemys loss in killed
and wounded over 500. Maj. Lockridge Cant.
Van Henrel, killed; Col. N. L. Robards, slightly
wounded. *
In the beginning Of the fight shell exploded in
the midst of Kit Carson's Regiment, killing and
wounding twenty. The regiment fed in a panic to
the mountains. Two thousand five hundred of the
enemy returned to Fort Craig the balance are
missing We have them completely surrounded
they must surrender. This battle is regarded de-
cisive of the fate of New Mexico. We took field
battery of seven splendid guns, two hundred and
fifty muskets, many prisoners and scattered their
forces. We have them at our mercy. Col. Green
commanded our forces. Gen. Sibley was sick, but
was on the field. Gen. Candy commanded the
Federals
Latest From Richmond.
RICHMOND; March 2s.-Congress has adopted a
resolution to adjourn on the first Monday in April
The Senate has passed bill allowing the Presi
dent four additional aids on his staff. The debate
on the bill was of such tenor as not to warrant
the conclusion that the President intends taking
command.
Dispatches this evening to Governor Letcher,
from Staunton, say Lieut.. Judkin Williams and
Capt. Morrison were taken prisoners at Winches.
ter.
confederate prisoners were sent to Baltimore.
The enemys total loss is 1000 killed and wounded.
They are depressed and badly worsted.
Our total loss killed and wounded, 465.
Heavy cannonading heard, and battle ex.
pected. Our men confident. The Union senti.
ment in Winchester all quiet last night. About 8
O'Clock this morning Col. Ashby had little brush
with the enemy and drove them back, killing IL
At Yorktown the Federals are advancing in large
force. There was q skirmish on Thursday, in
which Lieut.. May, of the Confederates, was killed.
RICHMOND, March 27.-The Yankee papers of the
25th say that during the fight at Winchester, the
Federal General, Shields, was struck in the left arm
by piece of SHE'LL shattering it, and it was after
wards amputated.
Prisoners from near Winchester say Jackson had
not more than $500 men in actual fight. The Yam
KEGS had $4,000 engaged and $4,000 in reserve.
Jackson's force was altogether 6OOO; one regiment
in reserve, and 1900 which did not come up in time
Our Government is satisfied with the result
The Secretary of War has issued general order
for all furloughed men to return to duty immedi
ately.