Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-07-08

Lit. Cochrane, of The Alb, and 1t. Chad
bourne, of the 9Th infantry, who Likewise
met their death in the thickest of the fight.
The officers wounded were 1t. Col. PAYNE,
inspector general; 1t. Dobbins, Cd infan-
try, serving with the light infantry advance,
slightly; 1t. Col. Mcintosh, 9th infantry,
severely twice, (right arm since amputa-
ted;) 1t. Fowler, 9th infantry, slightly;
Capt. Montgomery, 8th infantry, slightly;
Capt Hooe, 9Th infantry, severely; Lieuls.
Gates and Jordan, 9Th infantry, severely,
(each twice. Its. Selden, MacIay, Bur
bank and Morris, Sth infantry, slightly
have no accurate data from which to
estimate the enemy's force on this dav -
lie is known to have been reinforced after
the action Of the 9Th, both by cavalry and
infantry, and no doubt to an extent at least
equal TO bis loss on that day. 1t is proba-
bic that 5000 men were opposed to.us,
and in position chosen by themselves,
and strongly defended with artillery. The
enemy's loss was very great. Nearly 200
OF his dead were buried by US on the day
succeeding the battle. His loss in killed,
wounded, and missing, in the two affairs
of the 9Th and 9th is, think, moderately
estimated at 1000.
Our victory has been decisive. A small
force has overcome immense odds of the
best troops that Mexico can furnish-vele-
ran regiments, perfectly equipped and ap-
pointed. Eight pieces of artillery, seve-
raj colors and standards, a great number Of
prisoners, including IA officers, and a large
amount Of baggage and public properly
have fallen into our hands.
The causes of victory are doubtless to
be found in the superior quality Of our Of
ficers and men. | have already. in for
mer reports, paid Il general tribute to the
admirable conduct OF The troops on both
days. 1t now becomes my duty-and
feel it TO be one Of great deIicacy-to no.
tce individuals. In 50 extensive a field
as that Of the Sth and in the dense cover
where most OF the action of the 9th was
fought, could not possibly be witness to
more than a small portion Of the opera
tons OF the various corps; and | must,
therefore, depend upon the reports of su
coordinate commanders, which | respectful
ly enclose herewith.
Col. TWiggs, the second in command.
was particularly active on both DAYS in
executing my orders. and directing The
operations Of The right wing. L.. Col.
Mcintosh, commanding the 5lh infantry.
1t. Col. Garland, commanding the Sd bri.
gade, 1t. COL Belknap, commanding the
LIST brigade, 1t. Col. Childs, commanding
the artillery battalion, Mai. Allen, Caprs
l.. n. Morris and Montgomery, command
ing respectively the 4th, Sd, and 9Th regi-
ments of infantry, were jealous in the per-
Torrance of their duties, and gave ex-
amples to their commands of cool and fear
less conduct 1t Col. Mcintosh reDused
with his regiment charge of Iancers in
the action Of Palo Alto, and shared with II
in the honors and dangers Of the following
day, being twice severely wounded. Ii
COL BeIknap headed charge Of the 8d
infantry, which resulted in driving the enc
my from his guns, and leaving US in pos
session Of that part Of the field.
Capt. Duncan and 1t. RidgeJy deserve
especial notice for the gallant and ehicien
manner in which they manwuVred an
served their batteries. The impression
made by Capt. DIS battery upon the ex
IRENE right of the encmy's line, at the af
fair Of PaIo Alto, contributed largely TO lht
result of the dav; while the terrible fire
kept up by Lit. RidgeIy, 10 The affair of III,
| 9th, inflicted heavy InsSes upon the enemy
The lS-pounder battery, which played {
conspicuous part in the action of the Sth
was admirably served by 1t. Churchill, 3,
artillery, assisted by 1t. Wood, topographi
cal engineers. The charge of cavalry OF
the enemy's batteries on the 9Th, was gal
lantly led by Capt. May, and had compiet
success.
Capt. Mccall, 18th infantry, rendere
distinguished service with the advance
corps under his orders lis loss, in kiIle
and wounded, viii show how closely it wa
engaged. | may take this occasion to sa
, that, in two former instances, Capt. Nc
Cali has rendered valuable service as
partisan officer. In this connexon wouI
, mention the services Of Capt Walker, {
, the Texas rangers, who was in both affair
with his companies, and who has perform
l ed very mernorIouS services as a spy an
, partisan.
: must beg leave to refer to the repor
. of subordinate commanders for the name
l of many officers, on-commIssioned Officer
f and privates, who were distinguished b
D good conduct on both days. Instances
5 individual gaIlantry and personal conf
: with the enemy were not wanting IN Il
f affair of the 9Th, but cannot find place
a general report. The officers serving
D the siaffs of the different commanders, a