Heavy Loss on Both Sides—Another Fight—Kit Carson in it—Result not Known.
Denver City, March 8.—By Military Express the following news was received here today :
A desperate and terrible battle, lasting all day, took place at Valverde, ten miles south of Fort Craig, on the 21st ult., between a force of rebels and Federals. Loss great on both sides. Both parties claim the victory. A regiment of New Mexicans ran away.
The light was probably renewed on the 23d. The New Mexican regiment that ran away was commanded by Col. Paron. He started first and his entire command followed.
Capt. McRae, who had charge of the artillery, and every one of his command, were killed at their posts.
Kit Carson was within fifteen miles of Fort Craig. Firing was heard from his direction. It is is not known what was the result of the fight.
Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, IL