The infantry stood at order arms as spectators, watching the effect of our shots upon the enemy, and watching his shots so as to step out of their way.

It could be seen that the eighteen-pounders and the howitzers did a great deal of execution.

On our side there was little or no loss while we occupied this position.

During the battle Major Ringgold, an accomplished and brave artillery officer, was mortally wounded, and Lieutenant Luther, also of the artillery, was struck.
During the day several advances were made, and just at dusk it became evident that the Mexicans were falling back.

We again advanced, and occupied at the close of the battle substantially the ground held by the enemy at the beginning.