The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-25


ed had designed to execute in part under favor of the
night Two columns Of attack were organized to move
along the two principal streets leading from our position
slighy extended with orders to mask the men whenever
practcasle avoid those points swept by the enemys ar
ends Of streets hey then ensr the buildings and by
means OF picks and bars break through the
section Of the walls; work from house to house and
same bressthsight with the enemy Light artillery by
sections and pieces, under Duncan, Roland, Mackall
Martin Hays Irons Clarke, and Curd followed at suita
BILE intervals covered by to guard the pieces
and the whole operation the probable
seizng and commanding the head Of every street
The streets were at different and wsllchosen points,
guns, and in every instance well supported
by cross bateres These of defence
demanding much care and but the work
went en- steadily simultaneously and successfully About
the time our assault commenced the re ceased from our
the enemy enabled to shift and guns quar-
terra was soon manifested by accumulation of fire. At
dark had worked through the walls and squares and
reached to within block of the great plaza leaving
| covered way in our rear-carried a laIge building
which lowered over the principal defences and during
the light and ensuing morning, crowned it, roof with
two howitzers and sx-pounder. All things were now
prepared to the assault at down of day, when
flag sent in asking momentary suspension of FIRE.
which led to the capitulaon upon terms honorable
to our arms; As the columns Of attack were moving
from the Palace hill, Major Munroe chief Of artillery
reached me with ten inch mortar, which was imme
by the church WALL il. bed apsed as pspag
aspo:sbe and by sunset opened upon the great square
At this period our troops had worked to within
square of the plaza. The exact position Of
rades on the opposite sde was not known, and the dis
lance oh position to be assaed from the bomb battery
but conecural eight hundred yards assumed, and
fuze and charge accordingly tho first she'll fell
little short of the point which it was directed and
charge gave exact results The whole service was ma.
mayed oy Major Munroe, most admirably and combined
upon the final results Early on the morning Of the asd
Major Brown, artillery battalion, was despatched with
assect command and one section of Maokals battery
under Lieut. rons to occupy the stone mill and ada
narrow gorge St Cstsrina. The Major took pos
ring his command to resist any attack when he received
orders to retrace his steps enter the city, and form
the man to the assaung columns He came up
fire.
On the 25th in conformity with tie articles of capt.
ulaon the citadel taken possession by command
consisting of two companies Of each regiment, and one
rscssa q esCn "a . Smith was "a;
ceremony which duty he executed with delicacy to the
unhappy and Inundated foe
lists OF such as were surrendered have already been
handed in Itisa source Of high qualification that
so moderate a sacrifice Of gallant Annexed is a
return OF killed and wounded, exhibiting dates actions
When every officer and every soldier regular and vo.
unteer has through series of harassing and severe
and the houseop cheerfuliy braveiy, and success
fully executed every service and complied with every
ssacton Of valor and patriotism the task is a: difficult
ways happen. as has always happened in the varied
scenes Of battle and siege that fortune present. to
duty present the consideration Of the general III
guished conduct Of Brigader General smith, colonel Of
rifles Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Chds, artillery bstta
Colonel Duncan horse artillery and Capt C. F. smith,
second srtlilery commanding light troops LIST brigade
first hriR doN Main Muur
Captain J. R. vinton, artillery battalion; Captain J.
co%1andins and captain Msrr s cspsns Niles
commanding. Holmes and Ross, It'll infantry and Capt
Walker Captain rines), Major Chsvalier and Captain
McCuloeh, Of the Texan, and Captain Blanchard Lou
sryJ Roland. Martin. Hays, Irons Clarke, and curd
horse artillery Lieut. Longstreet, commanding light
among the first in the assault upon the palace and
who secured the colors. Each of the officers named
either headed special detachments columns Of at
were conspicuous for conduct and courage My aten
ton has been particularly directed BY Gen Smith to the
gallant conduct OF Lieut. Gardner, It'll infantry during
the assault upon the city; which occasion he threw
himself in advance and the most exposed points, ami
ton has also been called the Lieutenan Nichols ro
hersD Louisiana volunteers as having highly distn-
Vice The cficsr Of brigade and resimentsi staff were
conspicuous in the neld in their particular depart
%snts IL, hent Hap;On tcom%sndinsl yandorn abide
mentj on the staf Of Gen smith; Lieutenant and Adju
tsn Clarke 9Th infantry STAFF LIST brigade; Lieusnants
nance officer, artillery battalion q. Deas, Adjutst
dfh; and Page, Adutant seventh infantry, highly
commended by their respective chiefs to the business
of which have the pleasure to add my personal OBJ
servaon In common with the entire division, my par
senior Byrne, Conrad DeLeon, and Roberts, (medicai
department who were ever at hand in the close fight
promptly Mastering to the wounded and suffering
soldier To the officers of the staff general and per
sonal more especially associated with myseh-Hon Col
Baie Peyton Louisiana troops who did me the honor
neers Lieutenant Meade, typographical engineer ;
Lieuensnts E. Deas, Daniels, and Ripley, quartermss
sRp .rsny s1d sS % my sd
CAMP have to express the greatest obligation. In
nights, they were constantly in motion, performing
every executive duty with zeal and intelligence only
commend each to special consideration.
We have to lament the gallant Captains McKavett, 9Th
Gillespie Texas volunteers on The aad The latter em
nently distinguished himself while leading his brave
company at the stormng the first height and persisted
in seeking similar distinction a second occasion,
Captain Gatin and Lieut. Potter, 7h Lieus Rossell,
9TH, and wainwright 9Th infantry and Lieut. Reece Texas
rhemen, received honorable, happily not mortal,
The following non-commissoned officers are reported
Hazard, 7th, and Dworth Sd artillery ousrtsr@sser
sn1Ss. R[.Sy sn n infantry cro compsny G.
| FL Bailey, company I; and Ballard 9TH infantry
In the several conflicts with the DIVISION the enemys
loss sscertaned to exceed four hundred and fifty mem
four nine FOUNDERS twelve FOUNDER brass gun one
twenty four FOUNDER howitzer and two national (gaI-
rison) standards captured.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
w. J. WORTH,
Brevet Brigadier General,
Commanding ID division.
Major w. w. g. Bliss,
Assistant Adjutant General army Of occupation.
HEApsuARrERs lsr DIVISION ARMr or OCCUPATION,
Camp Monterey Mexco,(
September 20, 1916.
Sin For the information Of the major general com
handing the army of occupation have the honor to
make the following report Of tho operations of the dv
sons Of the army under my command against the enemy
in position at Monterey. On the morning of the 2Ist
instant, my division advanced towards the city Lieut.