The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-25

part Of the 4th all under the command Of Lieunsnt
direction Of of the enemy's strongest works in
front OF bridge in the city Capt B. Brsggs battery
accompanied the command under destructive fire,
which killed and disabled several Of his and horses
until directed to retire beyond the range Of small arms
In this desperate struggle the Sd nfaary had had Cap
Barbour LIST Lieut. and Adjt D. s. irwin and Cd Lieut. r.
Hazl killed, together with several
w Lear, and Capt II. Bainbridge wounded-the former
dangerously and the latter slightly; and the 4th Lost s
sdStant Lieut. Hoskins, and Brevet LIST Lieut. Woods
OF the ID infantry serving with the 4h The number of
killed and wounded amongs. the Officers shows with
what prsiseworthy herosm each regiment and compa.
fsntry, commanded by Brevet Major J. j. Abercrombe
passing two of the enemys advanced works, sue
left of the position of the Sd and 4th Captains E.
Backus and NJ Scott of the ls with their companies
took an position in Of the works
referred TO- and by firing into the gorges assisted the
lunteer force very materially in driving the enemy from
them Captain j. H. Lamotte, of the ls with his COM
received two wounds, and was obliged to retire. The
killed and wounded in these three companies in this
Capt. J. H. Lamottes company, was MORALLY wounded
by twelve-pounder before entering the town. The
rem OF Captain j. II. Lamottes company be-
others Of the regiment Captain A. s. Miller: COM
.ss m 9 am Was actively employed driving
advanced work, and having succeeded with consid-
cradle loss took command of what remained Of compa
Hamilton, acting adutan Brsvst HsOr ASer
crombe, commanding the regiment having been wound.
repsl attack on Capt B. Brasgs battery by
body of lancers; after which his command joined
Gen Hamers brigade, operating in the suburbs and
and Washington battalion, commanded by the gallant
Lieut. Colonel VIM. II. Watson who was killed whilst
cooperation with the regular infantry Aer their com
mander fell the companies were detached and did good
The number Of killed and wounded in this assault
SHOWS with what obstinacy each position defended
by the enemy, as well the gaantry and good conduct
Capt Braggs battery, having suffered severely, af
ter advancing some distance into the city obliged to
withdraw to point out Of range OF the enemys small
arms Captain r. Ridgely. with one section Of his bat
terry, annoyed the enemy's advanced works for some
time in the commencement of the assault but was obi
ged to retire out of range of their batteries that were
playing ON him. Having used a twelve FOUNDER taken
from the first work, against the enemy, till the ammun
battery still further in but being unable to &C.
complsh much against the enemys heavy bresstworks
work taken from the enemy. Captains K Rideely
and B. Bragg and their subalterns. w. H. shower
$ g. French The highest praise or tb sna
skill and good conduct under the heaviest fire of the
enemy, which, when an opportunity offered, was
concentrated on them In the advanced works referred
to, we've taken four officers and sixteen men, prisoners
together with FIVE pieces of ordnance some ammu.
breastworks the LIST, Sd and 4ih infantry and Cspt
RdgeEs battery occupied this position until the
Owing the position of the enemy and the nature of
the ground the two squadrons Of I'd Dragons comm
ed by Lieut. Col c. A. May, were brought into action
collecting aud conveying the wounded to our camp
On the 2Sd the advance into the city resumed the
ported by Captains dgely and B. Bragg s batteries
driving the enemy before them When night closed
operations the 23d had advanced to within
two squares Of the centre of the city
A cessation OF hoshlities on the morning of the oath
stopped our further progress and time to collect
Of my command on the morning Of the 2lst vas sixty
three officers and ten hundred and twenty two men
and ont of that number killed and wounded teen
officers and hundred and sixty four men enclose
here with tabular statement of the killed. wounded and
mn eld Officers take pleasure in noticing
Watson, of the Washington and Baltimore battalion of
volunteers who fell at the head of his command whilst
that Of Major W. W. Lear commanding Sd infantry, who
dangerously wounded in the same assault, for
promotion. Lieuts @. w. F. Wood, LIST infantry, and w
l. a. Brooks. Sd infantry, were actively and usefuy
sr TO son snd the
to Lieut. Col J. Garland of the Sd brigade They
both Nh d ism unite BY the enemy; artillery
assistant adjutant general, and Lieut. p w Mcdonald
ID Dragons, adede camp rendered valusble and
my division was engaged with the enemy.
am SIR very yoyr r eSsssn, iy,v.,.
Brig Gen. u s. A., Com ist Division.
Major W. W. 8. Bliss,
hsst huJ Oeu Army Vi OCeupauon.
NorE-Aiter Major w. W. Lear and Captain H. Balm
led and commanded by Capt. W. s. Henry Sd infantry
until the close Of the day
Headquarters TEXAS FoRcEs,
Monterey, Oct. l, 1876
Sir In submitting report of the disposition and con-
duct the Texas volunteers under my command during
the recent assault upon and capture Of the city of Mon
terey shall endeavor to avoid unnecessary details and
confne myself chiefly to brief statement Of such lead
iu0o nd ms act may IN ho INV
cord and necessary to right of the cha
racter and services OF my people
vance Of the balance Of the army beng honored with
that posion) and displayed themselves the plain in
tlean expectation founded upon demonstrations
Of the foe The enemy, however, soon evncing an in
ssS
the place of encampment to await the arrival of the
balance Of the army. This was on the 10Th Of Sep
Elm obedience your ORDERS the FIRST regiment of ny
command placed the goth u, under the control
cooperating in all the brilliant operations of that dis
tipguished officer An Official account of his bold and
a s8s, part q tn: has
vices Of the exa: troops rendered upon that occasion
cannot be otherwise than source of exceeding grati
cation to me, as q Teran, as well American
qualification which is greatly heightened by the
Election that the merits Of that gallant band fully
sp9 ocsr Gen WORTH whose military
genius guided their valor and conducted to victory
On the 2lst ult was ordered, with my second regi-
ment to the support Of Gen. Worth but arriving at
the gorge of the mountain, received instructions to
counermarch and rejon the forces under your imme-
date command which had commenced assault upon
of the enemys strong holds the lower part of
the city Before could arrive however, at the theatre
of action the point asailed triumphantly earred
and my had the Notifying disappointment of not
sharing the dangers and participating in the glory of the
day.
hoslites not being resumed on the 22d the regiment
vsrousy employ cd during the day in visiting the
Cadaree road accommodating the suburbs Of the city
and counting conflict with the mounted rancheros and
meet by their superior numbers This however, they
carefully avoided and the regiment continued its sys-
ordered by yourself TO repair to the support Of Gen.
Quitmsn who was in hot engagement with the enemy in
fected under severe FIRE Of the Toe but reaching the
place Of action pleased to find his troops in good
heart holding the enemy at bay though greatly agued
men to enter the houses, scale the walls, and
fight the enemy ia his own way-that 10, under