The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-24

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scted Apowerul diversion had been made to favor the
operations of the I'd division, Of the snsmys ad
strong oothod in the town But this had not BEEN &C.
complished without very heavy loss emb racing some
Of our most gallant and promising officers. Capt vii
worth lat Infantry 1t Woods I'd infantry Cspts Nor.
ris and Field, Bvt Major Barbour, Lieus Irwin and
Watson Baltimore battalion Capt Allen and 1t Putnam
Tennessee regiment and 1t Hett, Ohio regiment were
killed or have since died OF wounds received in this
gagement; while the number and rank Of the ofc6fs
wounded give additional proof of the obstnacy Of the
contest and the good conduct Of troops The
Der OF killed and wounded incident to the operations
the lower part of the city on the 2lst, is se4
Early in the morning Of this day (2s the advance Of
after brief but sharp conflict rspulssd him with heavy
loss Gen Worth then succeeded in gaining position
on the saltllo road thus cutting the enemys line of
communication From this position the two heights
south of the Sallo road carried In aud
the gun taken in of them turned upon the Bishops
tanned with comparatively small loss; Capt McKsvett
9Th infantry, being the only officer killed.
s Ss
other works continued to fire parties exposed their
range, and at the work now occupied by our troops
The guard left in the preceding night except Captain
Ridgley's company, was relieved at midday by Gen
Qutman's brigade Capt Bragg's battery was thrown
ton Of cavalry in that quarter At dawn of day the
height above the Bishops Palace was carried and soon
turned the fugitive garrison. The object for which
the I'd division detached had thus been completely
accomplished, and felt confident that with strong
force occupying the road and the heights in his rear and
good position below the city in our possession the
enemy could not possibly maintain the town
During the night Of the 22d, the enemy evacuated
nearly all his defences in the lower part city This
reported to early in the morning of the 23d BY
Gen Quitman; who had already meditated an assault
upon those works. Immediately sent instructions to
that officer leaving it to his discretion to the city
covering his men by the houses and walls and advance
ing the remainder Of the troops as reserve under the
orders of Brigadier General Twggs repaired to the
Quman's brigade had entered the town and were sue.
cessfuy forcing their way towards the principal plaza
then ordered up the ID regiment of Texas mounted
volunteers who entered the city, dismountsd and under
the immediate orders Of Gen. Henderson, cooperated
with Gen QuitmaDs brigade Capt Braggs battery was
also ordered up supported by the Sd infantry and after
firing for time at the cathedral porto Of it was
likewise thrown into the city. Our troops advanced
from house to house. and from square to square, until
they reached street but one square in OF the
principal plaza, and which the enemy's force
was mainly concentrated This advance wns conducted
destructive to the enemy was attended with but small
loss part Captain Rdgley in the me antime had
until the advance Of men rendered imprudent 10
FIRE in the direction of the cathedral now satisfied
that the enemy had retired the lower portion Of it to
make stand behind his barricades. A Gen. Quitmans
brigade had been duty the previous night detcrmin
ed TO withdraw the troops to the evacuated works. and
concert with General Worth combined attack upon
the town The troops accordingly fell back deliberately
in good order and resumed their original positions Gen
Quiman's brigade being relieved after nghtisl by
Gen Hamer. On my return to the camp met an
officer with the that Gen Worth induced Nv
the firing in the lower of the city, about max
iog attack at the upper extremity, which had also
been evacuated by the enemy TO considerable distance
regretted that Dis Information had not reached be-
fore leaving the city, but still deemed It nex peJent to
charge my orders, and accordingly returned to camp
note from Gen. Worth, written at eleven o'clock NJ,
informed me that he had advanced within short
of the principal plaza and that the mortar (which
had been sent to his division in the morning) doing
good execution within effective range Of the enemys
position.
Desiring to make no further attempt upon the city
without complete concert to the lines ard mode of a
proach instructed that officer to suspend his advance
until could have interview with him on the follow
ing morning at his headquarters
Early the morning Of the Oath received, through
Colonel Moreno, communication from General Ampu-
dia, proposing to evacuate the town; which. with the
answer, were forwarded with my first despatch. !
ranged with Colonel Moreno cessation of fire until
o'clock, at which hour would receive the answer of
the Mexican General at General Worths adquartsrs
to which soon repaired. In the meantime Gen Ampu-
da had signfed to General Worth his desire for per-
finally resulted capuation, placing the town and
the masriel Of war; with certain exceptions, in pos
session copy Of that capitulstion was transmitted
Upon occupying the city, it was discovered to be of
great strength in itse and to have its approaches
fully and strongly fortified The town and works were
armed with forty pieces OF cannon well supplied
with ammunition, and manned with force of at least
1000 troops Of the ne and from 600 900 rregulars
The force under my orders before Monterey exhibit
ed by the accompanying return, 425 officers and
1920 men. Our artillery consisted OF lO-inch
Of four guns eachthe being the only piece
suitable to the operations OF siege.
Our loss is twelve officers and hundred and eight
killed; thirty one officers and three hundred and
thirty seven men wounded. That of the enemy il not
known, but is believed considerably to exceed own
take pleasure in bringing TO the notice Of the gov.
eminent the good conduct Of the troops both regulars
and volunteers which has been conspicuous
tho operations am proud to bear testimony to their
GOODNESS and consistency in battle and the cheeruness
with which they have submitted exposure and priva-
ton. To the general officers commanding divisions
Matn GanQ md Hand nd nrD
Generals Twiggs and WORTH must express my obl
cations for the efficient aid which they have rendered in
their representative commands unfortunately de-
pved early the sls, of the valuable services of Ma
jor General Butler, who disabled by wound re.
derson, commanding the Texas volunteers, has given
me important aid in the Organization of his command
ana its subsequent operations Bigader General Twiggs
rendered important services with his division ana
second in command after Major General Butler was
disabled. Brigadier General Worth inrusted with
an important detachment which rendered his operations
independent Of my own. Those operations were con-
Quoted with ability and crowned with complete success
/ desire also to notice Brgader Generals Hsmer and
Quitman commanding brigades in General Buffers di-
vision. Lieutenant Colonies Garland and Wilson, CON-
handing brgadss in General Twggs division. Colones
Ohio Tennessee Mississippi and u Texas regiments,
respectively, and Majors Lear Allen, and Abercrom.
be, commanding the Sd, 4th, and LIST regiments of
infantry all OF whom served under my eys and
Quoted their commands with GOODNESS and gaantry
against the enemy. Colonel Micheil Lieutenant Col
McClung Mississippi regiment Major Lear Sd infantry
and Major Alexander, Tennessee regiment, were all
severely wounded Captain Lamotte LIST infantry
Lieut. Graham, 4h infantry, Adjutant Armstrong Ohio
regiment, Lieutenants Scudder and Allen Tennessee
regiment and Lieutenant Howard Mississippi regiment,
while leading their against the enemys position on
the and a3d After the fall Of Colonel MITCHELL the
command Of the LIST Ohio regiment devoved upon
Lieutenant Colonel weller that the 80 infantry alter
the fall of Major Lear, devolved in succession upon
Captain Banbridge and ptain Henry the former being
also wounded The following named officers have
avoraby noticed by their commanders: Lieutenant Col
Anderson and Adiutant Heimsn, Tennessee regiment;
Lieut.. Col. McClung, Captains Cooper and Downing,
Leu,s. Patterson, Calhoun Moore, Russell, and CooK,
Mississippi regiment; also Sergeant Major HearaD Mis-
sisspp regiment and Major Price and Capt. J. H. smith,
unattached but serving with IT, beg leave also call
attention the good conduct Of Captain Johnston Ohio
regiment and Lieut. Hooker LIST artillery serving the
staff Of General Hamer and Of Lieutenant Nichols ID
and Rogey served with their batteries during the opera
under my observation, and in part under my
orders and exhibited distinguished skill and
gsllantry. Captain Webster, LIST artillery, assisted by
Leutenans Donaldson and Bowen rendered good service
with the howitzer battery, which much exposed to
the enemy's fire the 2lst