Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-24

SIX kliIcQ.
On the 18th General Worth resumed
his march over bad roads, but by s O'Clock
in the morning he was in sight of the cap
ital. without any opposition except that
rocks had been rolled into the road, and
bitches had been dug, evidently showing
that General Scott had stolen march 81
Santa Anna. On reaching this point, how
ever, a scattering fire was opened by a
force stationed on an advantageous posi-
ton which was shortly after made, but a.
gain the enemy's pickets were driven in
without loss
At o'clock of the 18th, Gen. Scott
arrived at San Augustine, and at 10 o.
clock General Worth was on the field and
marching for the city of Mexico by the
main road.
Majs. Smith and Trumbull, Capt. Ma
son and other engineers and officers, were
supported by Capt. Biake's squadron of
Dragons to reconnotre, when masked
battery was opened upon them, and the
first ball from an Is FOUNDER killed Capt.
Thornton of the I'd Dragons, besides Sc.
riously wounding guide. Col. Garland's
brigade was ordered to occupy posi-
ton in plain sight of the enemy's latitude
at San Antonio, while Col. Sharks brig
ade and Duncan's battalion took their
station IN the rear close by.
a party was then sent out to recon-
noitre TO ascertain the practicahility of
finding a road by which the village of
San Angel could be reached, and the
strong hold of San Antonio thus turned
This party had a skirmish with the enc
my, killing 5 or 6, and taking as many
positions without losing a man. The re-
suit Of the roconnotre was favorable, and
it was ascertained that road could be
made. The Mexicans could be plainly.
seen in force near Branheras, and at a
council! held that night, it was determined
to attack them III the morning. While
this reconnoitre was going on, Gen ral
Worth had established himself at the bas-
cade of Burcra. In the window of which
countless numbers Of the enemy could be
seen at work on the batteries of San An
tonic. About noon they opened Hacienda
with round shot and shells. Nearly every
shot took effect, but no damage was done
except TO the buildings; late in the eve
ming they we're again opened, but were
silenced during the night, Had the fire
been kept up, the Hacienda might have
been torn to pieces and the entire com
mand compelled to retreat.
At s O'Clock on the morning ofthe 10Th
the batteries again opened on General
Worth's position. SO hot was the fire
that the troops were compelled TO gain
shelter behind the buildings but did not
give up their position. About 9 O'Clock
the division of Twiggs and Pillow were
ordered to march in the direction Of Bron-
herau, and by 10 O'Clock A. NJ. were In
plain sight of the enemies batteries, and
within range of the heavy guns.
The brigade of Col. P. S. Smith was
ordered to advance directly towards the
enemy's works, while that of Col. Kelley
moved towards small village at the right,
tbus ~. off reinforcements which
might be sent to Valencia from LIE city
[ncessant firing was opened on Colonel
Smiths command, and soon the rifles
were engaged with the pickets of the en-
envy, driving them on the twelve FOUNDER
batteries of Capt. Mcguire and of the
Mountain Howitzers. The batteries now
commanded by Lieut.. Gallenda of the
Ordnance Department, were pressed for
ward on the enemy, but were SO much
exposed to a fire from heavier guns, that
they were soon silenced. Lieuts. Johnson
and Calender were seriously wounded
At o'clock Gen Cadwallader was order
ed out to support Col. Kelley. Heavy re-
Inducements have been sent on their way
out from the city while Gen. Pierce was
sent to sustain Gen. Smith. The firing
from the enemies battery was incessant.
At about o'clock Gen. Scott arrived,
and seeing the immense strength of the
Mexicans, at once ordered Gen. Shields
brigade to support Kelley and Cadwala-
der, and prevent, ifpossibIe, a junction Of
the forces coming out of the city.
The battle lasted during two days with
conspicuous valor on the American side,