Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-20
The Rattle at CerrO Gordo.

The victory at Cerro Gordo, the first accounts Of
which have Just reached us, is unquestionaby the
most brilliant achieved in this war. The enemy was
in possession of strongly fortified pass, with heavy
artillery and ample supplies of all kinds, at which
few could repe vastly superior force, if proper
ly directed The flower of the armies met; aud
nothing daunted, officers and men boldly charged
the cnemys entertainments, scaling PERCEPTIONS bluffs,
overlapping the most formidable batteries. intent
on victory alone. Although we have not yet received
the details of the conflict, we notice among those
who distinguished themselves, some from whose gal
lantry and patriotism much was expected. Mo t
gloriousy have the anticpaiions of their friends been
realized. Illinois, sister State, has again won
impershable laurels. Her gallant SONS at Buena
Vista proved worthy of the best days of the Republic
and now her Third and Fourth Regiments, under
Colonels BAKER and FoRMAN, have rivalled the fame
of the First and Second. Hereafter, Illinois can
proudly claim the position hitherto occupied by Ken
lucky. To be Sucker" is equal TO being a
% Hunter of Kentucky"
Whilst rejoicing the brilliant victory at Cerro
Gordo, and awarding to Illinois volunteers the glory
emnently their due, deeply regret that the gallant
SHIELDS should have received a wound which may
prove fatal His chiyalry was known to his friends,
and they were certain that where the fight ragged
hottest, there would he be found He has not di>ap-
pointed them, for he led his brigade buddy against
the enemy's entertainments, falling, perhaps mortally
wounded, the post of honor and duty. The prayer
OF his country IS that he may live 10 wear The auTelS
he has won and to receive the plaudhs of grateful
people.
Fast on the heels of this great victory, ScoTT
pushed forward towards the capital. This shows the
energy which the has needed-no delay, no hest
taton-but onward, onward, following up one
blow with another, until the enemy yields to the
demands of justice. The fall of Vera Cruz and the
renowned castle of Sin Juan de Uoa, is but the first
of series of the most brilliant exploits. At Cerru
WAS no FRI we feel.
6dent that ali obstacles TO his advance on the Capital
will be speedily overcome. He will not wait for the
enemy 10 re-collect his scat,ered forces waste
the energies Of his in camp duty or inactive
reposc, will he suffer them to be harassed and cut
off in small attachments by Mexican marauders oil
guerilla parties. One victory is but the signal fol
another. The night Of successful battle precedes
the mornings march towards the the city of the
Aztccs These is no sleeping on the battle ground
but encanpment far ia advance. The country is
made to furnish the necessary supplies, and the re-
sources Of active mind are ample for all emergen
cies which occur.
We confess that we have been disappointed II
ScoTT, and we willing 10 acknowledge that We
moderated his military skill. He is winning unfad
ing laurels-showing that the aged General of AZ
possesses the fire and genius of the youthful hero o.
IA. If he shall succeed in his whole campaign-no
not If, for he icH surceed,-he will have shed 4
lustre over American arms. thatyears cannot df,
that whilst dazzling the world, will ensure universe
regard for American RIGHTS and honor. Hurrah
then, for the heroes of Cerro Gordo st Loui
Union.