The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-15

crest the counerscafp, and held this position under
ny's atley al pieces in nunherl and very Superior
force OF small arms, until the arrival oil me ladders ana to
Capt. Mckenzies command who Brought up The ladders
md with the corps already mentioned 50 CALAMITY s'ormed
md carried the main works.
position in gallant style, 10y their presence inspired the
whole command with Increased confidence and ocrs Of
participated In the immediate assault resulting IN tie fan
The advance OF Gen. Qunnan's division, which was to
ave assaulted upon the LETT OF the position, having fallen
ndcr The fire of battery the outside of the wall
md being unable to scale II IN consequence Of tue
want of ladders, obliged 10 march several hpn
ed yards 10 souih and the very breach through
which portions OF my conn,and had passed a, The eom
ncncemen OF tile action. The CONSEQUENCE WIS., tbs.
command did get position in tune qrende
eria in the assault though owing TO he delay
the summit OF the hill accustomed by the want ladders
portions Gen Quiunlns command, who passed through
The breach in the outer wall under my own Observation
lad up and enter the inner works about The
,aine time with parts of my comnand, which had for
iome time previous completely enveloped the work and
Lieut. Reid, in command Of one company of tbs New
York regiment and ole Of marines, cane forward In al
OF the other troops OF s command, participated M
he assault, and was severely wounded. -. b.
Whle therefore, would not detrac particle from te
weearned reputation OF the gallant CORPSE The volunteer
division, who have proved their gnany upon oiiief hart
ought fields and while have pleasure in eslyins 10 IhG
aacry with which they advance, ON this occasion TO and
around wall and the OF Chapuepec upon the
,ny for their advance justice to the corps
above referred to OF my Syn command as wen as my
supporting column demands that should assert absolute
y, claim for those who had noby met The brnn Of
the conflict, and drove the enemy from hsstfongods and
of his Notifications, the chei honor oil stornins
The strong and formidable work
ole and under my imniedate and personal surern.ef
ence and direction, Col Trousdaie commapd consisting
IF the Ih and lih mens OF infantry and Magruder
ed battery engaged battery ard large force OF the
my in the nd immediately the OF Chapulcpee
The advanced section Of the battery, under command otte
Brave Lieut., Jackson was drendiuly cut Up and Amos
tanned ioss and the gallant and intrepid colonel
badly wounded by two balls which shattered his right
arm, still he maintained his position with great mness
drove the enemy from his battery and turned his guns up
on his reteailpg ,orces
posed TO have been moraly wounded Butts yet alive, with
increasing hopes OF hts recovery Lieut. Col lieber who
placed in command Of the Il infantry in position
engage immense body Of the enemY's langers, who
threatened the and flank OF this column, distinguished
which he made his dispositions receive the charge
actually held incheck force of ten times his number
18th regiment dyed upon him, was led by him with
ability, during the remainder Of the day, into other fields of
duty. III
the achievement of this brilliant victory, justice
demands OF acknowledgment of the claims Of the
distinction Being with the main body OF my advancing
forces until cut down by grape shot at the baseo
distinguished CALAMITY of my command CALAMITY
surpassed by that of any troops during this war After
forward to tue top Of the HILL where had the proud
faction of witnessing the eonsin,madn OF his glorious VIZ
tory and tile stars and stripes raised aloit upon this
formidable work. erected upon the very site OF the ancient
palace ofthe renowned Moneznna
First cannot withhold my high sense Of the very vala
BILE rendered BY Capt Huger chief Of ordnance
his assistants, Deu,s Hagper and Stone, ordnance,
together directed and served the heavy guns OF batteries
Nos and 3, under and direct fire from the
the assault the 18th instant The distinction
by these gentlemen former occasions needs not les
timony add 10 their well earned reputation; but as they
serving with me, and under my personal observation,
and engaged in the reduction Of the great work.
cannot withhold my SENSE Of tieir great gnanfy and
high claims the distinguished consideration of tile Gene
raj n-chief and of the government of own country.
Equally daring and neritorous, and not less distinguish
ed The services of Capt Lee and Lieuts. Beauega
Stevens, and Tower, of the engineer corps on duty at d
ACTIVITY skill Judgment and daring Of this valuable CORPS
of officers the service and the nation indebted for the sue
sion; and the fact that, without exception, they were all
wounded during the brilliant operations of the day places
deserving of many gallant spirits whose vaor has shed
bSght halo OF glory around the American arms IN,
wife the attention Of the Generating chief the report Of
Lieut. Beauregard whose untrng energy and indoniabe
perseverance during the night Of the 18th repaired The
works OF batteries Nos and and enabled them TO speak
IN tones oil thunder 70 lnrultepec, The monarch ioftcf
by his brave Lieut. Jackson, in the face Of calling fire
preparatory the general assault. The plain
ceived slight wound, 9pt did not qu, his post
whose pieces have before stated caused TO be put
battery reach the enemy's positions throngh
Rey greatly distinguished himself by his extraordinary
tivy and daring while he, under concentrated fire At
the openings lroni the whole line of the entrenched
enemy, kept mp welldrected fire upon him, which
greatly assisted me in disodgug him aud driving BIN
duct stop here for his forward with his pieces,
kept up witt the storming column, and at the very
base of the height placed them in battery almost IN lbe
mouth of the enemy's and served them unii
was disabled by wound, when his place Supplied by
Lieut. Bc;uregard, (wbom have already noficod) unui
the pieces were completely masked by our advancm;
forces First Sergeant w Peat, of this company, who acted
with extraordnary daring, LOST one Of his legs:
In noticing the conduct OF the officers OF the voltigeuf
and the 9th and 10Th infantry, i'm this charge OF unsurpass
ed gaantry scarcely command language to do them
Justice.
The voltigeur regiment, which ordered forward ~
adj rs
large trees of large force OF tile enemy who Dr.
rectiug calling fire into The COMMUNICATIVE right wing
undot tho Very gallant and psed Lieut. Col John
stone and the left under tie brave Col Andrews himself
assisted by his gallant Major Caldwell-havng united
able to ignite his mines him inside the
apet ITSELF and occupied the broken ground around M
ditch of the orti.icaiional in the face of heavy
fire from the enemy's small and heavy guns Tue
and men to scale the walls But many of the gallant
spirits who first attempted it fell, killed wounded Gov
Andrews whose regiment distinguished itself and con-
nander by this brilliant charge also Lieut. Col JohH
stone and Maj Caldwell, whose activity enabled hemp
lead this ssault have greatly distinguished themscvesW
their gaIantry and daring Lieut. Col Jonstone received
arrest his daring and onward movements. Capt Barnard
with distinguished galantry, having seized the coors
his regiment, upon The fad Of the color bearer scaled tive
wall with them uDIrlcd and has the honor Of planting the
first American standard in the work. Capt Bddle, always
prompt viganr and daring though UGH enfeebled
disease TO be able walk left his sick bed
this great occasion, and among the foremost to ene
the works.
The gallant Col. Ransom of the 9th infantry fell dead
from shot ia the forehead while the head OF his com
mand, waving his sword, and leading his splendid resf
ment the heights to the summit of Chapuitepec. hau
myself been witness his heroic conduct until mo
ncn before when was down by bis side. My heal
bleeds with anguish the loss Of gallant ollce'
The command of his regiment devolved upon MAJ s Is
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