The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-12
LATEST FROM THE ARMY
Three days desperate nghtlpg.
200 AMERic ANS KILLED
cAPrrULAT1oN OF MONTEREY

BY the arrival Of The steamship James L..
Day-CaPt. Wood, a, New Orleans, from Bra
zos Santiago, we have received the glorious
news that Monterey has capiiuaied after three
days desperate fighting. Gen. Worth, who
led The attack npon The city has immorlallzed
himself, the fight being desperate on both
sdes-the Mexicans outnumbering us two 10
one.
On the 18th, Gen. Taylor arrived before
Monterey, with force Of about 5000 men
and after RECOMMENDING the city at about s, 90
yards from the Cathedral fort--during which
he was fred upon from its batteries, his force
was cncamped at the Walnut Springs. three
miles short Of the cty--this was the nearest
position al which water for the use Of the army
could be obtained. On the 20th, Gen. Worth
was ordered to march to the west end OF the
town and 10 storm the heights above the Bish-
ops Palace which point appears 10 have been
,rangely neglected. On the morning OF the
2lst instant in continuing his march he came
upon large body Of the enemy's cavalry and
infantry, and repulsed them with great loss.-
| II was here discovered that besides the fort at
the Bishops Palace, and the occupation OF the
height above il, two forts on commanding en-
linences on the opposite side of the San Juan
had been fortified and occupied. These two
latter heights were then stormed and carried
the guns OF the last fort being Immediately
turned with plunging fire upou the Bishops
palace. On the same morning (2lsD the first
division of regular troops under Gen. Twiggs,
and volunteer division under Gen. Butler,
was ordered to make diversion TO the left Of
the town, TO favor the operations Of General
Worth. A ten inch mortar, and two "a pound
howitzers had been put in battery on the night
Of Doth, in ravine about 400 yards from the
Cathedral fort, and were supported by the 4lh
regiment OF infantry Ats O'Clock "A. NJ, the
order was given for this battery 10 open upon
the citadel and town. This attack was direc-
ted by Major Mansfield, Capt Williams, and
Major Biuney. A heavy fire from the first
battery was opened upon the advance, but the
troops soon turned il, entering and engaging
with the enemy ino the streets Of the city,
But we shall moi have sufficient time 10 write
more than short extract, and we will not fol
low the movements Of the different regiments
or troops any further Early on the morning
of the 24lh, a communication was sent to
Gen. Taylor from Gen. Ampudia under flag,
former would not accede--as it asked more
than the American Commander could grant
at the same time demand Of surrender was
made upon Gen. Ampudia IL M. was the
hour when the acceptance or non acceptance
was to be communicated 10 the American Gen
eral. Atil "A. M. the Mexican General sent
to have personal conference with Gen. lay
lar, which was granted. After several offers
in relation 10 the capitulation OF The city, made
on either side and refused, At half.past o'clock
P. NJ, Gen. Taylor rose and said that he
would give Gen. Ampudia one hour to ac-
cept or refuse, and left with his officers
The principal officers on either side were
present. Before the expiration Of the hour
an officer was sent from General Ampudia
to inform Gen. Taylor that to avoid the further
effusion of blood, aud the national honor be-
ing satisfied by the exertons OF the Mexican
troops, he had, after consultation with his off
GERS, decided 10 capitulate, accepting Gen Tay-
l0r's offer
That The officers should be allowed TO march
out with their side arms.
That the cavalry and infantry should be al
lowed TO march out with their side arms and
accoutrements.
That all other munitions Of war should be
turned over TO board of American officers
appointed to receive them.
That the artillery should be allowed TO march !
out with one battery Of six pieces, and twenty
one rounds Of ammunition.
That the Mexican army should be allowed
seven days to evacuate the city. and that the
American troops should not occupy the city
until evacuated.
That the cathedral fort or citadel should be
evacuated at 10 A. M. the next day, the Mex
lean garrison marching out and the American
garrison marching in--the Mexicans allowed
to salute their flag when hauled down.
That there should be an armistice Of eight
weeks, during which time neither army should
pass line running from Binconnada through
San Fernando
This lenient offer OF the American General
was dictated with the concurrence Of his Gen
erals, and by motives OF good policy and con-
sideration for The good defence Of the city by
the Mexican army.
Supposed to have been 300 killed Up
wards OF 2O0 Americans killed.
Mexican loss not known, but supposed TO
have been small in comparison with our loss,
as they fought behind the walls Of the city.
The Reading, Pa Gazette Of Saturday last,
says The corner stone of the First Colored