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

truce, approaching the forts. II was accompanied by
Col Marno, one Of Gen Ampudia's aids, bearing letter
to the generaln chief He conducted to me by 1t
Col Rogers, from the upper FORT and furnished him
camp. rhe firing both sides was suspended until a
conference could be held This led to the capulation
by which the city was surrendered.
! Ihave in my former report expressed my opinion in
regard to the GOODNESS and gaanry displayed by tho of
that conduct he an@ OF s rs To
gun, Of the most meritorious character richly de.
servng the appreciation Of their superior officers and the
gratitude OF their countrymen.
! Herewith send a statement of killed and wounded
Very respectfully, your obdt ssr'vt
Brig Gen. commanding LIST divsea volunteers.
Major w w. 8 Bliss,
Assistant AdjutaGt General
CAMP BEFORE MONTEREY,
September % lsa6.
GErERAL In addition to my report to Major General
homer 70 rapport the transactions Of mybrgade the 22d
instant followed up by the attack upon the city II Mon
| terev on tho 23d of September. instant. -
Being ordered on the morning OF the 22d to relieve
Col Garland's command. which had during the pre-
taken the 2st, my command marched from their en-
campment about nine clock in the morning Colonel
Ps s the e. ssaS
command Of his regiment devclved ON Lieut. -Co19sl
Anderson Anderson. Both rsIiasas Nh sarcsd y The
ry exposed the brigade shps distance 10 severe
enemy this side Of the city, and from the fire Of
the citadel We were not allowed to reach our post
s.mny 81 sd aRo
men Of the same company wounded beeofe entering the
f. The EsdsoS ;pd sS:
ton Of the troops engaged dnSs The direction Of
Lieut. j. NJ scarrstt Of ensinsers = sssnEthsninr our
A isssses svses y y ~ s atirn Mn. At nigh.
in the forenoon Of this day that By tho al 81 our
glasses we were presented with full vsw tie storm
on ai tn. n a:sR r;ass Ss re S1
which our brave vAunteers greet9d the djspSyo of the
American nag ON the palace, was returned by the
my from their works near us by tremendous fire Of
round shot and grape upon us without effect During
| the day plans Of assault the adjacent Mexican
tenion drawn to a line Of about 500 Mexican nfan.
try at distance in Of their works The pres
effective numbers and which appeared to be posted for
the protection of the works, induced give up all
idea Of forcing the works without reiniorcements Dn
details of Captain Whithelds company in the direction
Of the redoubt Ell Dablo" Frequent signals between
the different posts of the enemy during the night kept
the alert and at the first dawn Of day the 2Sd it
was discovered that the enemy had abandoned,
abandoning, the strong works nearest to Col Davis
with portion Of his command supported by Lieutenant
Colonel Anderson with two companies of the Tennessee
| This was promptly done. The enemy had Withdrawn
their artillery during the night and nothing of value fell
this work. which commanded view of cathedral and
portion OF the great plaza OF the CITY, perceived
another hafmoon triangular redoub in advance of
u.s. and on our right which appeared to be Immediately
connected with heavy stone buildings walls jon.
ing the block of the city. Having reported my obser-
vaons to the commanding general who had approached
the field of operations, received permission to ad
upon the defences Of the city in this direction
sesnv aansept sst ali the was SUI
this side were strongly fortified. Wishing proceed
with caution, under the qualified permission of the com.
handing general, sent out party of rifemen under
Lieut. Graves to reconnoitre supporting them at some
distance by a company OF Tennessee infantry, under
envy in the vicinity induced TO halt this party and to
order out Col Davis with two companies of his com.
mand and two companies Of Tennessee troops advance
on these works. As the troops advanced, armed men
were flying at their approach Upon reaching the
redoubt which had attracted our attention, perceived
that was open and exposed to the FIRE Of the enemy
from the stone buildings and walls in the II was
therefore, necessary to select another position less ex
posed Posting the two companies of infantry in posi-
ton to defend the lodgment we had effected | directed
Col Davis to post his command he might deem most
advantageous FOR defence active operations intending
here to await further orders In re-
connoering the place several shot fired at Col Da
VS. by the enemy and several files Of the remen wha
had been thrown the street for the defence OF the
city, returned the fire. volley from the enemy sue
ceeded Our party having been reinforced by additions
from the rifemcn and infantry, brisk firing
opened both Sides the enemy from the house tops and
parapets attempting to drive from the lodgmsnt
had effected. A considerable body of the enemy, Sc
curey posted on the top OF large building on our left,
which partially overlooked the breastwork. No
nued to pour their fire. and killed private Tyree of
company X whose gallant conduct at the breastwork
had attracted the attention OF both his colonel and my
self. From this commencement in short time the &C.
ton became general. The enemy appearing to be in
great force and firing upon troops from every posi-
ton of apparent security, despatched my aid, Lieut.
Nichols with orders to advance tho whole Of my brigade
which could be spared from the redoubts occupied by
us. portion of the Mississippi regiment under Major
Bradford advanced to the support oil the troops engaged
but Lieut. Col Anderson with part Of the Tennessee
regiment required to remain for the protection of
the redoubs in possession. With this additional
force active operations upon the city begun
Detachmens of our troops advanced penetrating into
buildings and occupying the flat roofs of houses and by
gradual approaches driving the enemy back They had
been engaged more than hour, when they rein
forced by detachment OF dsmounted Texan Rangers,
commanded by General Henderson, with whose active
and eectual corporations the attack upon the city
gradually but successfully prosecuted Bulldogs streets
and courts were occupied by troops without much
loss until after being engaged for about FIVE hours
| ing advanced within less than two squares Of the
great plaza. Apprehensive that; might fall under
| the range of our own artillery which had been
brought up to our support, and our ammuni
ton being nearly exhausted n active operations were
had been brought forward into one of the principal
streets. could be seem II being found that the barri.
to be battered down by light artillery the con-.
handing general, who had taken position in the city
deiences taken il, the morning This was done in good
order the enemy firing occasionally upon us, but not
yenurng TO take possession Of the part OF the town we
their advanced position in the city when heard the
of the attack Of the division under Gen.
| Worth the opposite side OF the town The fierce
under my command had been engaged from eight o'clock
in the morning to three, NJ II should be recorded 70
the credit of the volunteer troops that the greater por
ton of them had been without sustenance since the
morning Of the 22d, and exposed throughout very
nclement and rainy night Of the 22d to duty with
out blankets overcoats, and yet not mur4nur
heard among themtber alacrty remained undated to
the last The character Of this affair." tho troops
being necessarily separated into many small parties,
gave frequent occasion to the exhibition Of individual
courage and daring The instances occurred frequent
ly in which both officers and oistng them.
selves that those which fell under my OBJ.
servation which brought my notice by officers,
would extend this report TO improper length II is my
duty and pleasure to mention the fact that the veteran
General Lamar, OF Texas, joined my command as
lunecr in the Of tho attack the city.
and by his counsel and example aided and encouraged
the troops Major T.. r. Price, of Nschsz, and Capt j.
Smith, Of Louisiana both from the recently dsband.
ed Louisiana troops acted with distinguished bravery as
volunteers ia Colonel Davs's regiment Referring to
the reports Of Col Davis, Lieut. Col Anderson and Ma
Bradford for further PARTICULARS and to the lists here
with submitted Of the killed and wounded the 2ad and
23d have the honor to remain,
Vcrv respoctfuliv Or