Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-13

LATER FROM THE ARMY
From lie y. o. Pieayune, Non. 81

TFra,u Tie v. q. PieQyune, Non. 3.
By the arrival oil the Galveston, Capt. Wright
we are placed in possession ot our cofrespon-
dence from Monterey from the Isl 10 the 10Th Vi
October. The letters OF Mr.. Halle contain the
FIRST announcement we have seen OF the death oi
Lieu, Graham, OF The i,h Infantry. lie died on
The evening Of The lith OF October, universally
lamsned. The wounded generally are doing
well Homes are entertained that Maj. Lear, OF
The Sd Infantry, may recover although so terri-
bly wounced We are sorry to learn that teycr
and aeue is beginning 10 prevail extensively IN
The army The accounts we have from thetroops
in the valley OF The Rio Grande are truly distress
ing :,
corresoontence between Gen. Taylor and the Go
vernon OF Monterey, in which The former gives
an indication of the policy 10 be pursued 10 re-
card 10 the subsistence OF the army We Will
So longer detain the reader from The interesting
letters OF our correspondent:
Monterey, Mexico, Oct /, 1916
Gentlemen-The weather begins 10 admonish
ne that winter is not Tar oil. The mornings are
quite cool, rendering overcoatS, and even tires,
very comfortable. Every thing begins 10 assume
oue, aspect in this region. The troops aTeen-
tering into quarters tor The next two monhs-tie
wounded are receiving every attention from the
surgeons. and are placed in excellent rooms
The ammunition is nearly removed from the Ia.
thedral. "a magnificent building outside and H.
and religious services will soon be performed in
il. The ships, biliiard-ronlns, eating houses am
mechanic shops are opening again. Families
are returning, confidence IS taking The place al
ds,ru,t towards US wi h the MeIicans, and be-
lieve tina, majority of the best people here are
clad that our army has driven of Ampudia ana
his lhievish sotiery. Gen. Taylor has publish
cd his order of congraiulaiion-oDe OF The most
chasle and perfect d., um-hts oil The KIND ever
saw-bul YOU can Judge for yourself Tor | send
you a copy.
IA cop Of these orders has already appeared in
out columns
The following order has been published in The
ID Division. Gen. Worth may well exult over
The achievements oil his division, for he has been
immonaized by them.
Orders No. 80.
HEADQUARTERS, SECOND DIVISION,
Monterey, Sept %, 1916.
The Commanding General OF Division SEXES
the first instant Of leisure 10 tender 10 The Officers
and soldiers Of his command the expression oi
his thanks and admiration. During The three
days' operations and down TO The final caPi'ua
lion of lhis important position, anil aier lh:y
have seen nearly twice their numbers deti!e Re
fore them in retreat whether on III" fauguirg
march in cnmha, in The valley or on The noun
tains on the housetops in The streets, This noble
Division has given an exhibition oil courage, con-
staucy and discipline above all praise, and
generous and manly torbearanre towards fallen
and hu inflated foes, which bear comparison with
the proudesl achievements that grace The annals
of their country
The General feels assured that every individu-
al in the command unites with him in admira.
ton OF The distinguished ga'lan'ry and conduct OF
Col. HAYS and his noble band If Texan volun-
teers-hereafier they and We are brothers, and
we can desire no better guarantee OF success than
BY their association.
TO Brisader General Smith. commanding 81
Brigade; Lieut.. Col. Stamford, Isl Brigade; Lieut..
Col Child. >, p.a.i..- Ai.j Se~'., ed f.t-n-
nv: Capt Miles, -th Infantry; Capt Smith, u
Artillery commanding light troops; Capt Server,
Slh infantry; 10 Cap; Blanchard, Louisiana vo-
lunteeIs; Lien. Col. Duncan and Lieut.. Mackan,
he tenders all his thanks and respect. To The gen
rlemen Of The staff Mai. Munroe, Chief Of Ar
ullery: Cart. Saunders, Military Engineer; Lieu.
Deas Division Ouariermas'er; Lieut.. Daniels,
Diysioa Commissaiial; Lieut.. Meade, Topo-
yraphical Engineers I.ierls. Pemoer,on and
Wood, Aids DEE Camp, his special thanks are
due. Tor the alac.ly, zeal and gallanry with
which they have peIiolGied every service 10
Col Pryton, Louisiana volunteers, who did him
The honor 10 tender his very acceptable services
as Abide Camp, he feels under especial ob'iga-
lions Tor his valuable counsel and splendid exh-
b.ion oil courage.
To the General himself, the highest and proud
est qualification is that such fortunate results
have been attained with comparatively SO small
sacrifice of the precious blood Of the soldier.
By Older OF Brig. Gen. WcRTH:
&c. PEMBERTON,
Isl Lieut. and Abide. Camp.
The wounded are doing well, better than was
n, first expected. Maj Lear, who was 50 horri-
bly, wounded Though Inc mouth, The ball coming
on, al the back OF the neck shatterins the jaw
bone and palate, will, il is hop.d, recover. His
son. Young gentleman of tweniy, is fortunately
with him. Lieutenant Richard il. Graham, OF
the 4th Infantry died Of his wounds last night
Gen. Butler. who was shot through the leg, is re-
covering fast. and begins to attempt, in his impa-
thence, TO be on his legs again, 10 hobblc about his
room.
Gen. Tayior keeps his own counsel respecting
the nature oil tAe instructions received from
Washington The Washington letter writer's
probably know more about il than a majority OF
The officers under Gen. Taylor at this moment
Something is brewing, however, and can see that
some movement is soon 10 be made, though none
has vet been ordered.
The Bishops Palace and heights back of the
town are Il garrisoned, the troops having been
Withdrawn into Town, aud there is no piquet STA
toned on the Saliillo road in that vicinity.
send YOU by This mail lis; Of the killed and
wounded, with all the remarks, which have CO.
pied from The official returns. This list has cost
me considerable time and labor. Several of the
corps only returned the nnmber Of killed and
wounded, and il was only after | commenced
seeking Tor The names, etc, that they were sent in
and even now all the names have not been gath
cred, the Kentucky Regiment not having sent in
any, and some other corps having Jailed 10 report
the names OF those killed and wounded alter The
2lst. NV list, however, is complete, with the
exception of two killed and eleven wounded
NV object in collecting these names will be ap-
preciated by The friends Of the brave men who
have fallen, as well as By those who will be re-
lieved from anxiety BY reading over the list.
II.
MONTEREY, Mexico, Oct. l6 1916.
Gentemen-A chance offers 10 send line,
which must write IN haste, as the gentleman
whotak il will be OF in few moments. Gen.
Wool crossed The Rio Grande 49, DAYS ago. on bis
way TO Moncova. train OF 1900 mules ar
rived from Catnargo day two since, with pro-
visions. Two thousand mules have been hired
at this place for the use OF the army al 37t cents
per day each.
Lieut. Graham's remains were followed 10 the
grave, three days since, by Gen. Taylor and near
ly all The officers
No news vet from the first mail that was cap
iured by the enemy. Another large mali slarled
from Camargo a few days ago, Che 9Th instant, J
which shared the taiS Of the first. This makes
Two important mails that have been captured from
Us within month. The last was taken out oi
the mule train.
Santa Anna is al San Luis Poiosi, bu, is doing
nothing He sus,ains Ampudia in his late con-
duct. The fever and ague is spreading through
The army at a fearful rate. II.
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE ARMY.
We make the following copious extracts from
the American Flag published at Malamoras:
Although several persons have called at our
Office within the last two days direct from Monte.
rev and Intermediate posts, yet NJ: one word Of
news do they bring not before published, except
that prepar atoms for future hostile operations on
our side are rapidly progressing. By the time
the armstice shall have expired, every thing will
have been completed TO insure success IN future