The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-30

The late sassles In Mexico.
We give below brief account Of late event.
in the city OF Mexico and its vicinity. 1t Ia,
been gathered from the copious correspondent,
of Kendall, Of the New Orleans Picay une
which We have not space to give entire.
Hostilities were resumed on the 9Th Of Sep
TENDER, the armistce having been previously
infringed on the part Of the Mexicans. Gen
Worth lead the engagement by an attack OIL
the Molina del Rey, or Kings Mill, strong
fortfication on the right Of the Mexican line OF
defences. The forces Of the enemy estimated al
from twelve TO fifteen thousand, were strongly
posted and opposed by no more than three thou
sand. who steadily advanced IN the face Of
destructive fire from the batteries. For q time
the battle ragged with the greatest violence, ant
the result was doubtful, but in less than TIVE
hours every point had been carried. and all tn:
cannon of the enemy. an immense quantity
Of ammunition ami nearly one thousand prs-
oners we're in the possession Of our men. Our
loss was uncommonly severe at this point, there
being over seven hundred killed besides many
wounded. 1t is said that the Mexicans brought
into the city in the afternoon. at least COG
killed and 1900 wounded. Gen. Scott finding
there would be no advantage in holding the
place, ordered all the forces to retire, and in the
evening, the Mexicans returned and again TOOK
possession. The whole affair, 4 military
movement, has been severely criticised by many
Of our officers. They say that no result hsI
been obtained, commensurate with the i'm
mense loss We have sustained.
| The 9Th, 10th, and llth, were passed in ma
king preparations for the coming struggle, the
Mexicans being busily engaged in strengthen
ing their works, whilst our men were equally
intent in placing the guns captured on the 7ih
in position TO play upon them. At Chapultepec
the enemy could be seen at work, while they
were also repairing the damage done at FL
Molina, and terrifying the entrances 10 the city
with the greatest vigor. Gen. Pillow was oc-
Worth remained at Tacubaya. A little Skin
mishing took place on the llth towards even
| ing, but il not till the morning Of the l2ih
that the battle was RECOMMENDED in good
| earnest.
At this time heavy cannonade was opened
on the stronghold of Chaputepec. The fire was
returned with great spirit at intervals during
the day, but with little effect. A heavy firing
was at the same time heard in the direction of La
Piedad, where diversion had been made by
Gen. Pillow. The next morning after desperate
struggle. the apparently impregnable heights Of
Chapultepec were triumphantly carried. Gems.
Bravo and Monterde, besides host of other
officers of various grades were taken prisoners,
and over a thousand non-commissioned officers
and privates, together with all their ammuni-
ton, fell into the hands Of the Americans.
The :ugitives were soon in full flight toward tn,
different works commanding the entrances to the
city, and were holly pursued by the victors.
Gen. Quitman taking the roaG toward the Belen
gate, advanced by the San Cosme aqueduct to
the gate of that name.
Both routes were defended by strong works Of
the enemy, in every description known to militia
ry SCIENCE, yet daring and impetuosity Of our
men overcamc one defence after another, and by
nightfal every work to the city = edge was car
ried. At 10 o'clock at night, while prepare
tons were actively making to storm the gates
on the ensuing morning, Gen. Worth having
ascertained the bearing and distance Of the
Grand Plaza, opened upon it wit h "a pound
or and ten inch mortar. The heavy shells
Al. sba~ I'd a. LODI in he
very heart Of the city. A little after midnight
Major Palacios and two or three members Of the
municipal council arrived at Tacubaya, and
surrendered the city to Gen. Scott. On the NOR
ming of the l4th this officer, with his staff rode
into the city and took quarters In the national
palace. Gen. Quitman was Immediately APP
pointed civil and military governor Of the
city.
A short time after this Gen. Worth was fred
upon from house which he was passing, and
for several hours the firing from windows. and
the throwing Of missiles was kept up. This
Is favorite mode of fighting among the Msxi-
cans, and many of our men were either killed
or wounded before they succeeded in disodging
tncm OFuerS were iuStanuy given when tue uf-
ing commenced. to shoot every man In all the
houses from which I: came, while the guns Of the
different light batteries swept the streets in all
directions By this summary procedure the in
surrectiOn was soon put down, though secret
assassinations continued to be frequent up to the
gath, the date of the latest advices.
These victories have cost much blood on both
sides, and many officers Of distinction are
among tho slain. The total loss ofthe Ameri-
cans Is about 500.
Santa Anna fed after the capture Of Chapul-
tepec with part Of his forces, and had not been
heard ofsince. Fifty of the desertsrs captured
at Churubusco have been executed, though Ri
Icy, their leader, escaped with no other punish
ment than whipping. because he was proved to
have deserted before hostilities begun
The total less Of our army, since leaving
Puebla, is vsriously estimated at from 5000 to
1000 msn. No dispatches from Gen. Scott
have, up to this date, reached NJ.