The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-13


Scott who commands the 9Th Infantry marched immedi-
ately before u.s. and the moment the brave old soldier
heard the enemys cannon, he drove his into his
horse and pranced about his regiment If he would
give liberal portion of his life to be at Monterey Capt
Miles andsr Of the 7h Infantry by whose side
riding the moment likewise rose in his strrups
with his Keen black eyes sparkling and his nostrils
slightly dlated and orders to his regiment to close
up; but his orders useless for the noble fellows
of the horses Again. again and again the noise Of the
twelve FOUNDERS reverberated through the lofty
tans which rose before us and on each side and bur-
suppressed hurra, through the line The officers
and confidence and the men returned the glance as to
say We ready" and pressed still more eagerly
rode out Of the column, and fell back to look at the
Louisiana boys Every eye among them was bright
with eager excitement Captain Blanchard and Lieute
nants Tenbrink and the two brothers Nichols, wore
peculiar smile upon their countenances an expression
ihsti shall forget translated its meaning thus
Now about to be rewarded for all our sacri-
can represent her worthiy, though our numbers are
small" They regretted the absence of their fellow.
citizens who had returned their quiet homes for they
bitter and sudsble envy could their re-
turned friends b6f ~ them and know their feelings at
that moment ''- ~ -
On reaching the place of sncsmpmeut we came nm
ocar hs ns nS nos,s n Sen
Eyery one the chanre that had suddenIv
over him From the somewhat detected air and :addsn
Richard was now himself span-and the rallant soldier
forrenS ali his cares now appeared before us the per
Of sn un S Sn
smile as he motioned gracefully to his ocers pointing
os to them e a.c sn ns to o s
what would at that moment have followed him to the
cannon's mouth
which renders this body Of men invincibie.
This evening the enemys batteries have been opened
sylor wses Wo4h and oSer have been o." ook
ing at their Works 'e'"
S r. Min attack Is expected and eysIy
attack Ia what soldier dslk ar yerv much because Il
then dficult to distinguish friend from foe
Tomorrow an attempt viii be made to take Monterey
stout resistance is expected for the town strongly
tSs enemy bss roops and smmnnou eno"SS there TO
defend II movement will no doubt be made TO- night
No one exnecs an easv victory on the other hand ali
have made mn their minds 70 see much bloodshed il il
believed that large number Of the Is in our rear
in fact there is little doubt on the subject
An express rider Is of this morning for Csmargo.
be to what have already psnnsa in
BIsHors PALACE, Monterey, Mexico, Sept "a.
commenced On the 10th, At noon Cen Worth marchsa
ro~ the camp o. Hs IN the arscGn Of the
At night the division bvouacked almost within range Of
the gun: stationed upon the highest point of the hill
the aIsr, the column again in motion, and in few
moments was turning the point Of ridge which proru
ssa S% % .y
atsley opened upon the column with howitzsr land
could discharge he pieces The road now wound Il
tow ards gorge but now far enough be Of range
Of their guns. which still played upon Another
ridge lay about threeourths of mile beyond the FIRST
around the termination Of which the road wound bring
ing under the lofty summit Of height which rises be-
us on the west. WIZ the head of the column ap-
prosSnsd TINS rdge -, o. Mex,can cavalry came
Capt Glspie Immediately ordered his men to dismOunt
and place themselves in ambush The enemy evidently
did not perceive this msnGuvre, but the moment they
came up, the Texans opened ON them most effective
fire, unsaddling number Of them McCulloch's COM
pany now dashed into them-Capt e. +. Smiths camp,
and Capt Scos camp oil Artisry (actng a. Infantry
and Lieut. Longstrees company of the 9Th Infantry with