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leaving Perry in command. McFarlan had been dispatched on the road to Laredo to look out; he, however, hearing no news of an ap- proaching enemy, for .some reason, took down the Nueces; so that Elizondo who was on his march to Bexar arrived at Alazan before his approach was known. From this point he sent a dispatch to Bexar demanding the surrender of the place and promi!ing to allow the Americans to leave for the U S without molestation.~ Ross who was second in command, was attached to a J\Iexican girl, who pursuaded him that the Americans were betrayed and sold to Elizondo, and that they would be delivered over to him on his arrival in town, and that Elisondo's promise to allow them to depart was only a part of the stratagem to entrap them; she advised him to make his escape in time-he took her counsels, and departed accordingly, late at night, accompanied by John Ash. He retired to the Trinity- His flight had a bad effect upon the minds of many; and some were in favor of retreating in good order to Nacogdoches until they could get further force. But this was generally opposed; and it was resolved to meet Elizondo-- Preperations were made, and on sunday morning Perry & Barnardo moved forward with their force, probably 300 Amer- icans, 1000 mexicans and some Lipan Indians. Young was along and managed the artillery well- The force was well prepared- The parties met about 10 oclk, each being on a small eminence with a rivu- let betwen them. The Battle commenced- both parties were obstinate. The Mexicans with Bernardo acted well, better than common- they moved slowly upon Elizondo, crossed the water-still advanced- they finally made their way into Elizondo camp-Cut down his flag staff, and :finally put his force to flight, who retreated in great confusion, the Republicans capturing 2 pieces of artillery, of no service, and all their amunition- The loss of the Americans was heavy, but incon- siderable compared to that of the enemy-The narator of these events was an actor in the scene, and being wounded was taken among the wounded, where he saw the frenchrnan Masicot, who was shot through & through.- l\Iasicot was secretary to Bernardo, but in this fight he acted as Perry's aid; performed his part well and died like a hero- The Cry-they run-they run fell upon his ears- who runs? he inquired-the Enemy, he was told-then I die contented-and expired immideately.- He was a fine looking man, and well educated- In this fight all did their duty. Elizondo fled leaving, Amunition, provisions, horses and some money behind, which fell to the Captors- he never breathed until he got to Laredo.- He must have lost more than 150 killed, proportional number wounded, and many prisoners taken.- Barnardo returned to Bexar- shortly after Don. .Jose Alvarez de Toledo arrived. The Americans disgusted with the Concl.uct of Ber- nardo in having murdered the prisoners above mentioned, dispossessed him of the Command, an<l made Toledo General of the force. Guteris departed for his home, taking some few of his best friends, and leaving his family in Bexar.- Aradondo who was on his way to Bexar fixed his camp some 10 miles west of the l\Iadina-with 4000 men- Toledo prepared to meet him and advanced to the ~Iadina- He crossed the stream ancl. met
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