Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-10-24

18th, but could obtain no very accurate informa
ton, although he approached very near to some
iof them on the heights. On the 2Olh. Ii cut.
Scsritt and Lieut.. Pope were sent out to recon-
noitro the works; Scaltt on the ight and Pope on
the left OF the town. The latter approached and
discovered the position of battery on the ex.
treme left, and was exposed to fire of cannon
and musketry from Lancers, from which, after
finishing his observations, he retired in safety
On the night Of the Goth the mortar and howitzer
batteries were placed in position to play on the
strong holds around the citadel The action
commenced on the morning of the 21st by the
opening OF these two batteries. COL Garland's
brigade were ordered to move to the left for the
purpose Of stofning the battery discovered by
Lieut.. Pope the day before, and 10 occupy, if
possible, the lower part Of the city.
Major Mansfield, Capt. Williams, and Lieut..
Pope, were ordered in advance TO select the most
available point OF attack, and to direct the move.
ments Of the column upon it. Three companies
were thrown forward as skirmishers, and advan.
ced rapidly towards the works, followed by the
Brigade in line Of battle, under cross fire OF
artillery from the citadel and FORT and heavy
fire OF musketry. The column charged into
street about two hundred yards to the right Of the
battery, passed the works entirely, and effected
an entrance to the town. After advancing
rapidly about four hundred yards beyond the bat.
terry they came Immediately in front Of masked
battery Of artillery, which swept the street com.
pleely by its range The barricades Of the streets
at sixty yards distance from the head Of the col.
umn were lined with Mexican troops, who,
entirely covered themselves, opened murderous
discharge of grape and musketry upon the ad.
vancing column. Every house in the street was
pierced ior musketrys and enfiladed the street in
every direction.
Under the fire the following officers were killed
or MORALLY wounded, Major Barbour, Sd Infan
try, by grape shot, in the abdomen; Capt. Viii.
liams, Typographical Engineers, shot through
the body by a musket ball, fell in the street and
was dragged into the doorway Of house by
Lieut.. Pope, amidst shower Of balls, that cover.
ed him with dust. The gallantry of the young
officer, now in his first battle, is spoken OF in
admiration by the Army. Capt. Williams died
the next day, and was buried with the honors Of
war by the Mexican troops, into whose hands he
bad fallen. Lieut.. Terrett, LIST Infantry, shot
through the body, died the next day.
Wounded Major Mansfield, ball through the
calf Of the leg. This brave officer would not
leave on account Of his wound but rode about
behaving in the most gallant manner all day
Capt. cambridge, Sd infantry, slightly wounded
in the hand. Major Lear, dangerously wounded
III lle ulouln, tle odl passing Jul dl tHe odch vi
his head. Major Abercsombie. LIST Infantry
severely wounded. 1t. R. Graham, 4h Infan.
try, severely wounded in both legs and body;
hopes are entertained Of his recovery. A great
number OF men killed and wounded--number
not known.
lit being impossible, in the opinion Of the
Engineer officers, to effect anything in attacking
the barrcades in front, the column moved rapidly
up street to the right, with the intention Of turn.
ing them. Being reinforced by the Ohio reg
ment, second charge was made under the direc
ton Of Gen. Butler, which, owing to the trenen
dous fire Of musketry and grape from the BARR
cades and stone houses, likewise proved inehec
tual. The troops were then ordered by Gen
Taylor to retire in good order and get under
cover from the enemy's FIRE, which order was
handsomely executed.
The following officers were killed or MORALLY
wounded (snce died) in the second CHARGE
Kiled.--Col. Watson, Of the Baltimore
Battalion; Capt. L. N. Morris, Sd Infantry
Lieut.. D. Irwin. Sd Infantry; Lieut.. R. Hazltt
9TH Infantry. Three officers were killed in the
first charge which did not include in that list
viz: Lieut.. Hoskins, Sd Infantry; Lieut.. J.
Woods 4,h Infantry; Capt. Field, Sd Infantry
Wounded.-Major General Butler, slightly
through calf of the leg; Col. MITCHELL in the leg
worth, LIST Infantry, leg shot off. :,
During the engagement in town OF Garland
Brigade, the forts that were passed on the left il
entering the town, were CALAMITY carried by tn
Tennessee and Mississippi regiments-the frs
commanded by Col. Campbell, and the secon
by Col. Davis. Lieut. Col. McClung, Of tn
Mississippi regiment, was dangerously wounded
These regiments sustained great loss, OF kille
and wounded, but cannot in the short time lie
me, ascertain the names or number OF those VIII
fell. Capt. Bragg's battery OF Light ArtilleI
was brought into action, but as it was impossb
to use it effectively, it was withdrawn. Sewers
pieces Of artillery were captured. The forts th
were taken were occupied by Ridgeley's Lig
Artillery company, who turned the capture
pieces against the Mexican works, aud Il
cannonade was kept up the rest Of the day.
There were many skirmishes, and gallant deed
etc., etc., which will mention at future tim
On the night Of the 22d, the enemy abandone
the two works which had proved so destructive
the Sd and 9TH Infantry, and they were occupl'
early next morning, by the Mississippi and lei
nessee regiments, under Gen. Qulman. Abo
o'clock, same morning, these two regimen
advanced on the town, and sharp engageme
commenced These regiments were support
by body Of Texas Rangers, (dismounted for
occasion,) under Gen. Henderson, and by the
regiment OF Infantry. The fight was kept
until o'clock P. NJ, during which time o
troops drove the enemy from house 10 hou
almost to the main plaza. The loss OF life
our side was not severe during this day.
tbe morninp of the 24tb a flag of truce W