On the afternoon of the 17th, the advance
under Gen. Twigg*, encounie. d the enemy. |
when a *evere but indecisive conflict ensued
A* the general orders, which we give below,
show that it was Gen Scott’s intention to give
bs'tle only on the IH'h, it may be lhat this en
gagement was brought on by the Mexicans
The main battle occurred on the Iflih, and re
suited tn the complete triumph of the American
arms.
Santa Anna made his escape after hi* army
was rooted. Gen La Vega is again among
the prisoners. Besides hirn there were five
Generals taken, and a I > g list of such of
the i fftcers as are coming to this place They
were to leave Vera Cruz on the 2|’h inst.
Pt atv DSL Rm, >
April 17 -11. A. M C
The division of Gen. Twiggs started two
hours since, and a heavy canooade has already
commenced upon hi* line from the farthest of
the Mexican works. At intervals, too, the
rattling ol smnll arms can he heard distinctly
horn the dragoon camp where I am wri ing
thia I atn going out, wi h Cols. Donnan
and Bohlan and C.ipt P*mb»; ; u a to the sett
of action, and will return here at night lore
port the progress of the fight. It was t.ot io
tended. I believe, that G-n I'wigga should
open the fight to day, at least lo bring on a
general scion, and ll I* therefore presuinab e
the Mexican* hsve commenced upon him I
write in great baste. G. W K.
