The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-11-21

HKADouARTERs FIRST DIVISION OF VOLUNTEERS,
CAMP NEAR MONTEREY, Sept. 28th, 1876.
SIN have transmitted to Major General Butler
report of the operations of the first brigade of this
division the 2lst inst; but il becomes my duty
as commsndant Of the division, to send you an ac-
count Of the movements Of both brigades during the
remaining days Of our attack upon Monterey.
For full statement Of the points occupied and the
services rendered by the I'd brigade, respectfully
refer you TO the report Of Brig. Gen. Qsitman, who
accompanied the brigade, and whose communication
TO me is herewith sent. | was not with them to wit
ness their gallanry; but from the generals report,
they entitled to great credit for the courage en-
ergy, and zeal displayed on the 23d, in pushing
their attack so far into the city, and sustaining them
selves under the Calling fires of the enemy, who had
such decided advantages over them in their barcades
and other defenees.
On the morning of the 23d, the first brigade was
ordered out in front of the city, and took post
near the infantry of Gen. Twiggs's command, where
we remained until late in the afternoon. Whilst
the plain we could dstinctly hear the discharges Of
small arms, occasionally, between Gen. Qutman' $
and Gen. Henderson's command and the forces of
the enemy in the city. When they were ordered to
retire from the city and return to camp the first brig
ade was directed to march to the town and occupy
the fort taken the 2lst the above it, Gel Dr.
abo," which had been abandoned by the enemy on
the previous evening, and the tannery between
them We obeyed the order, approaching them I'M
US no injury.
Capt. Webster's battery formed part Of my com
mand, and, after stationing the brigade, directed
him to throw couple of shells from his 24-lb how
Itzers into the plaza, where it was understood the
principal force Of the enemy was collected. He did
so; and, far we could discover with great pre-
csion and considerable effect. Subsequent nforma-
ton confirmed opinions in regard to the injury
and alarm produced by these shells. During the
night, General Worth threw several in the same d.
recton from the batteries the western side Of the
city, proving to the Mexicans that they were assail-
able in this form from both TANKS
Through the whole night the enemy threw up
rockets from the plaza and from the CITADEL no
doubt expecting a night attack and adopting this
method to discover the approach of our troops.
Early on the morning of the 24h we had made
every preparation for renewing the attack upon the
city, when we suddenly arrested by bugle
with flag Of truce, approaching the forts. 1t was
accompanied by Col. Marino one Of Gen. Ampu-
dia's aids, bearing a letter to the general-in-chief
from the upper fort and furnished him horse and
escort to Major General Taylor's quarters in camp
The firing on both sides was suspended until con-
ference could be held. This led to the capitulaton
by which the city was surrendered.
have in my former report expressed my opinion
in regard to the GOODNESS and galantry displayed by
the officers and men under my command and have
only to add, that their conduct from the firing of the
first to the last gun, was of the most meritorious
character, richly deserving the appreciation of their
superior officers, and the gratitude Of their country
men.
Herewith send statement of killed and wound
ed.
Very respectfully y your GOs fiaM servant
Brig Gen. Commanding 1st division volunteers
Major w. w. S. Bliss,
Assistant Adjutant General.