The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-10-21

proachable as a minister Of the Gospel. The Rev
Mr.. Rey went with the army, and has followed y
through all its dangers priyations, ana TRIALS, and
upon the field OF bloody war; at Monterey was
present TO offer the last rites Of their faith 70 the fol-
lowers Of his creed, and his spiritual consultations 10
every one. Indeed he is acting the good Samaritan
and winning golden opinions from all sorts OF men
From him, IN a letter 10 friend we derive the fol-
lowing particulars which generally confirm all that
| have written you. His letter is dated
CAMP NEAR M6ErEKEr, Sept rs, 1886,
| We arrived here on Saturday last (l9th) about
III o'clock, a. m. in sight of Monterey, bat some
balls whisling over the heads Of Gen. Taylor and
staff admonished them to go back and select place
Tor camp, and look for the means Of taking by
force Monterey.
"The afternoon Of Saturday, (l9th,) and the fol-
lowing day, were employed IN recommending the
clty--the Mexicans firing at our men, but without
effect. Monday, (2lst) after breakfast, the attack
of the lower part of the town was begun by the lst
and Sd divisions of our army, whilst the ID under
Gen. Worth, was attacking by the road TO Saltlo,
on the opposite side Of the town, the heights and
the forts that commanded and protected Monterey.
Our two divisions IN town suffered much on that
day.
sour troops took one fort with two batteries on
Monday (2lst) morning, in the lower part Of the
town; but their loss in killed and wounded was
about 800. On Tuesday and Wednesday, (23d, }
they still gained ground with very little loss. In
the mean time Gen. Worth took their batteries, all
the heights that command Monterey, a strong fort
called the Bishops Palace, and on Wednesday eve
ming, opened on the town such tremendous fire as
10 oblige the Mexieans 10 send messenger 10 Gen.
Taylor, Offering TO oaptiuiats on honorable terms
This was done on Thursday morning, the Oath, and
on the afternoon Of the same day the conditions of
the 'capitulation' was agreed to, as follows
"lst. That the Mexicans would deliver up the
town, the forts they still possessed with the cannon
and ammunition, and all the public property.
I'D. That the Mexican troops would be allowed
to go out of Monterey with their small arms, six
pieces Of artillery, and hheen days provisions.
I'D. That private properly would be respected"
Mr. X. does not speak Of the armistice and GER
tam other conditions Of the cspitulaton-of which
have already informed you-but | know Of their
verify from sources as good as Official.
From the Baltimore Clipper
LETTER FROM Carr. MAr-pEArH or ANOTHER
following are extracts Of a let
Ter received by gentleman in this city, from Capt.
May, dated at camp, near Monterey, Sept 26:
"DnAR j. Itisa sad and painful duty have to
perform, IN announcing 10 you the death Of your
fathers young friend, Mr.. Thomas, Of your State
We have had fighting for the last three days, and
he was MORALLY wounded in a charge against the
enemy's cavalry. He behaved most calamity, and
fell in the front Of the battle. Yesterday he died.
but retained his senses until the last. He was gal
liant fellow, and is much regretted. You can say
this TO his friends that he had every attention.
was not present when he expired but was absent on
duty. He was buried with military honors. Many
gallant spirits have gone out IN the last three days
The flowers Of our little army have fallen; peace be
with theml The enemy yesterday surrendered the
city on condition that they should be allowed TO
march out with the honors Of war. q
THE gallant Watson fell at the head Of his regi-
ment leading in the charge. cannot tell you Of our
loss, but 1t is at least five hundred killed and wound
ed
"My men have not suffered any, as they have
81 write this on my saddle, and am so tired
can't hold my pen any longer I have not slept for
the last three days nights, so you must excuse
this wretched scswl. Yours
"CHARLES MAY"