Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-11-25

Waite and Lieut.. Col Scott-foowed closely by the 9th
infantry same brgade) which had been much exposed
IN the roadthe th regiment under Lleut Col Graham,
and the l4th commanded by Col Trousdale both of Cad
walders Brigade Pillows division. About the time,
the enemy in front of Garland after hot conflict of an
hour and hail. way, In retreat towards the cap
Ital.
The immediate results of this third signal triumph ofthe
day field pieces, 1872 prisoners, much ammunition
and two eolors, taken IN The tete dc pOHt.
Lieut.. J. f. irons. lst artillery, aiddecamp to Briga
der General Cadwaader, young officer OF great merit,
and conspicuous in battle several previous occasions,
received, in front of the work, mortal wound (Since
dead)
As the attack upon the convent favored ply
scay and morally The assault upon the tete dc poHt
ecprocay, nd doubt the fall of the latter contributed to
the capture of the former. The works only
some 450 yards apart; aud in possess
sion OF the dc pOn captured 4-pounder turned
aud ired-frs by Capt Larkin Smith aud next by Lieu
tenant Smelling, both of the 9Th nfantry-severa times
upon the In the brief interval, 1t. Col
Duncan (aso Of Worh's divIsOn) CALAMITY brought two
of his guns BEAR short range, from the San Anto
MO road upon the principal face of the work. and the
tower of the church, which, the obstinate contest had
been often efed with OF the best sharpshooters
of the enemy.
Finally twenty minutes after the tete de poRt had been
carried by Worth and Pillow and the end Of despe-
rate conflict of two hours aud hail. the church
ven-te citadel of the strong line of defence along the
rivulet of Cherubusco-yelded Twiggss divisions and
threw out, all Sides signals Of surrender. The white
flags however, not exhibited until the when
the Sd infantry under Capt Alexander had cleared the
way by fire and bayonet and had entered work Capt
NJ Smith and Lit o. l.. Shepherd both of that regiment.
with their companies had the glory OF Leading the assault
The former received the surrender and Capt Alexander
Instantly hung out, from the balcony the coors of the
gallant 3D. Major Dmick, with part of the st artillery
serving infantry, entered nearly abreast with the lead
Ing troops.
Captain Taylor's field battery attached to Twggss d.
vision opened its effective fire, at an early moment, upon
the out-works Of ia, convent and the tower of its church.
Exposed TO the severest fire OF the enemy the caPan
his officers and men, universal admiration; but at
length much disabled in and horses, the battery was
by superior ORDERS Withdrawn from the action thirty min
utes before the surrender of the convent
Thosecops, excepting Tayors battery belonged to the
brigade ofBrg Gen Smith, who closely directed the whole
attack front, with his habua GOODNESS and ability; while
Riley brgade-lhe I'd and 9Th infantry, under Capt T.
Merits aud 1t Col Plympton, espectiveIy-vgoously
engaged the right of the work and part of its AT
the moment the rifles belonging to Smiths were detach-
ed in support of Brig Gen. Shields extreme left
and the 4h artillery, acting intanry, under Major
Gardner belonging TO Reys brigade, had been left in
charge of the camp trophies &c. at COntreras Twggss
division Churubusco, had thus been deprived of the
services OF of its gallant and effective regi
menis.
The immediate results of this victory the cap
ture of field pieces, some ammunition, colour,
three generals, and POI prisoners including other Of
fcers
Captains E. A Cspron and NJ. J. Burke, aud Lieut. S.
Hoffman, all of the LIST artillery, and Captain J. W. An
derson and Lieut. Thos Easey both Of the I'd infantry
five officers of great merit-fel CALAMITY before this
work
The capture of the enemys citadel the fourth great
achievement of our arms III the same day.
Ii has been stated that hours and half be-
FORE Perces followed closely by the volunteer brigade
both under the command of Brig Gen. Shleds-had been
detached left the enemys works-io prevent
the escape of the garsons and TO oppose the extension oil
the enemys numerous corps, from the rear, upon and
ar ound our left.
Considering the inferior numbers of the two brgades
the objects oil the movement difficult to accomplish
Hence the reinforcement he rifles, &c) sent forward
little later.
In winding march of mile around the right, thi:
temporary division found itself the edge of open
wet meadow, the road from San Antonio to tho cap
ia and in The presence of some 900 OF the enemys in
fantry little of Churubusco that road. Es-
tabIshing the right at strong building, Shields extended
his left parallel the road, outfank the enemy to-
wards the capital But the enemy extending his right
supported by 5000 cavalry, rapidly beng favored
by better ground The direction, Shields concen
traed his division about hamlet, and determined to at
tack in 'front.' The battle long, hot, and varied but
ultimately crowned the zeal and gallantry Of
troops, ably directed by their Distinguished commander
Brig Gen. Shields. The 9th, 18th, and 18th regiments
under Col Ransom, Capt Wood and Col Morgan, respec
tvely of Pierces brigade, pillows dvision) and the
York and South Carolina volunteers, under Coils Burnett
and Butler, respectively, of Sheldss own brigade, Quit
mans divsion) together with the mountain howitzer bat
terry now under Lieut. Reno, of the ordnance corps all
shared in the glory of this acton-our fifth victory
the day.
Brgader General PIERCE from the hurt of the evening
before-under pain and exhausion-ained in the action
Several other changes command occurred this Held
Thus Col Morgan being severely wounded, the com
mand of the 18th infantry devolved Lieut. Col How
ard Col Burnett receiving like wound, the command
of the New York volunteers fell Lieut.. Col Baxter
and, the fall OF the lamented Col. +. Nj. Buter--ear
Iier badly wounded, but continuing lead nobly in thu
hottest part of the bate-he command of the South Car
ona volunteers devolved-6rst, Lieut.. Col Dickin
son. who being severely wounded Gas before the seg
Of Vera CRUZ the regiment ultimately fell under the or
/, ders of Maj GLADDEN.
Lieuts David Adams and w. r. Williams, Of the
corps Capt Augustus Quares and Lieut.. j. b. Goodman
{ of the 18th, and Lieut. E. Chandler, New York voun
teers-al gallant officers, nobly fell in the action.
Shields took $50 prisoners, including officers and
be doubted that the rage OF the conflict betwee
him and the enemy Just in the OF the tee de pot
and the convent, had influence the surrender
= y those formidable defences.
AS the de pOnt carried, the greater par
of Worts and Pillows forces passed that bridge in rap
id pursuit of the flying enemy These distinguished
generals coming with Brgadier General Shields,
also victorious the three confirmed press upon the flu
gitives TO within mile and half of the capital Her
Col Harvey, with small part of his brigade of cavalry
rapidly passed the 'front.' and charged the enemy up
the nearest gate.
i of the LIST Dragons, having in squadron, with his
t troop that of Capt McReynods of the 3d-making tn
usual general headquarters; but being early
the day detached for general service under Col
e Harneys orders. The gallant captain not hearing th
recall that had been sounded dashed up to the San An
tonic gate sabreing in his way, all who resisted.
the officers OF his squadron Kenrney lost his lei
! arm; McReynolds and Lieutenant Lorimer Graham
!, were both severely wounded and Lieutenant II. s. Ew
: ell who succeeded the command of the escort, ma
c two horses killed under him. MAJOR f. ID. Mills Of tn
18th infantry volunteer in this charge, killed
1t the gate.
e feeby presented My thanks freely poured
the different elds-to the abilities and science of gene
d. and other ocers-to the gallantry and prowess
c. alI-the rank and file included. But reward ninltel
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