The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-10-17

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the captured forts BY Gen. Quitman,
with the Mississippi and Tennessee
regiments, and five companies of the
Kentucky regiment.
Early on the morning of the o3d.
Gen. Quitman, from his position, dis
covered that the second and third forts
and defences east OF the city had been
entirely abandoned by the enemy, who
apprehending another assault on the
night Of the 22d, had retired from all hls
defences to the main plaza and its I'M
mediate vicinity. A command Of two
com panies of Mississippi and two OF
Tennessee troops were then thrown
into the streets to recannoltre, ano
soon became holly engaged with the
enemy, these were soon supported by
Col. Woods regiment Of Texas Ran
gers, dlsmounted, by Bragg's light bat
lery and the Sd infantry; the enemy's
fire was constant and uninterrupte J
from the streets, house tops, barrlcades
&c., &c., in the vicinity Of the plaza.
The pieces of Bragg's battery were al
so used with much effect far into the
heart of the city--this engagement last
ed the best part of the day, our troops
having driven the scattered parties OF
the enemy, and penetrated quite to the
defences of the main plaza. The ad-
vantage thus gained it was not consld-
cred necessary to hold, as the enemy
had permanently abandoned the city
and its defences, except the main plaza,
its immediate vicinity, and the cathe-
dral fort or citadel. Early in the after
noon (same day. Gen. Worth assaulted
from the Bishops Palace the west side
Of the city, and succeeded'in driving
the enemy and maintaining his position
within short distance of the main
plaza on that side Of the city; towards
evening the mortar had also been plant
ed in the cemetery inclosure, and dur
ing the night did great execution in the
circumscribed camp THE enemy in tine
plaza. Thus ended the operations OF
the Esd.
Early on the morning of the Gath, a
communication was sent to General
Taylor from Gen. Ampudia, under a
flag, making an offer Of capilulation, to
which the former refused to accede. as
| il asked more than the American COM
mander would under any circumstan-
ces grant, at the same time demand
to surrender was, in reply. made upon
Gen. Ampudia; 2 m. was the hour at
which the acceptance or non accep-
tance was to be communicated to the
American general. AT L a. M, the
Mexican general sent. requesting a
personal conference with Gen. Taylor,
which was granted; the principal off,
GERS Of rank on either side accompany
ing their generals. After several offers
in relation TO the capitulation OF the CT
ty made on either side and refused. at
alt-past p. M, Gen. Taylor arose.
and saying he would give Gen. Am
pudia one hour to consider and accept
or refuse, left the conference with his
officers. At the expiration OF the hour.
the discharge Of the mortar was to be
the signal Tor the recommencement ol
hostilIties. Before the expiration o
the hour, no wever, an o tficer was SEM
on the part Of Gen. Ampudia to inform
the American general that, 10 avoid the
further ehusion of blood, and the ma
,ional honor being satisfied by the ex
ertions of the Mexican troops. he had,
J after consultation with his general Off
GERS, decided to capitulate, accepting
the offer OF the American general.
The terms of sapitulation were if
effect as follows:
That the officers should be allowed
to march out with their side-arms.
Thatthe cavalry and infantry should
be allowedto march out with their arms
: and accoutrements.
That the artillery should esallowed
to march out with one battery Of six
pieces and twenty-one rounds OF am
munItion. 9a@
!. That all other munitions of war anc
supplies should be turned over TO q
board Of American officers appointed
: 10 receive them.
: That the Mexican army should be al
lowed seven days TO evacuate the city
and that the American corps shOulC
not occupy it until evacuated.
i That the cathedral-fort, or citade
7 should be evaeuted at 10, q. m. mex
I. day, (25lh,) the Mexlcans then march
ing out, and the American garrison
!, marching in. The Mexicans allo wed
to salute their flag, when hauled down
That there should be anarmistlce o
eight weeks. during which time Meth
er army should pass line runningfron
the Rinconada through Linares and
San Fernando. ~
This lenient offer Of the American
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