AMERICA.

New Zealander, Volume 3, Issue 134, 11 September 1847, Page 3

AMERICA.

(From the " Sydney Atlas.") Important news, via Hobart Town, has been received from the United States to the beginning of April. Copied from American papers is a long and full— perhaps partial account — in the Hobart Town Courier of tbe 7th instant, of the protracted and bloody struggle between the armies of General Taylor, the American Commander, and General Santa Anna, the Commander of the Mexican forces. From this account w« select the following particulars :— In tbe latter part of February, General Taylor was attacked in his position at Aqua Nueva, by the Mexicans, under Santa Anna. After a very •harp action, General Taylor commenced his retreat towards Saltillo. lie arrived at the latter place in safety, when he was again attacked, and an obstinate engagement took place. Tbe combat was carried on in the streets of the town with great slaughter, until at last the Mexicans were repulsed, and General Taylor recommenced his long and perilous march upon Monterey, pursued by the enemy in strong force. After a retreat, conducted with great skill and courage, General Taylor succeeded in reaching Monterey, The Mexican loss in these repeated battles is reported at 5000 men. Tbe American loss is stated at a little over one-fifth of this number, being t lloo men. Santa Anna, the Mexican Commander's account of the action, is,—" thauks to the position occupied by the enemy, he has not been completely beaten, but he left on the field about 2000 dead. Both armies have beeii cut to pieces, but the trophies of war will give yon an idea on which side has been the advantage. We have struggled with hunger and thirst during forty hours $ and if we can provide ourselves with provisions, we will go again to charge the enemy. The soldiers under my command have done their duty, and covered the honour of tbe Mexican nation with glory." The following are the remarks on the battle of Buena Vista, to which General Santa Anna refers, by the Picayune :— It is highly probable that the lots on the part of the Mexican forces is about 3000 men, while that of tbe American side is about 500. Taylor has no doubt fallen back on&tatillo, or continued his course to Monterey.