Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-27


wounded the command of the 18th regiment devoyed upon
him. and led by him with ability during the remainder
of the day, into other fields of duty
In the achievement of this most brilliant victory, justice de-
mands OF acknowledgment OF the claims OF the gaan
officers who molly executed my orders to high distinction
Being with the main body of advancing forces until was
cut down by grape shot at the base OF the hill had an OPP
poruny Of Witnessing in person the distinguished gallant
OF my command gaanty by that OF any troops
during this After being wounded, caused OF my
soldiers to carry forward the top of the HILL where had
the proud satisfaction OF Witnessing the contamination OF this
glorious victory and the and stripes raised alo upon
this formidable work. erected upon the very site of the ancient
palace of the renowned Montezuma.
First cannot withhold my high Of the very valuable
services rendered by Capt Hug chief of ordnance and his
assistants Leuts Hagne and Sone ordnance and Captain
Brooks and Lieut. Anderson, ID artillery who together d.
ected and served the heavy guns batteries Nos and 8
under constant and direct fire from the enemys batteries
Chapuepec during the 18th, and up to the final assault on
the 18th instant The distinction by these gentlemen
former occasions needs my testimony TO add to their we'll
earned reputation but, they serving with and
under my personal observation and engaged in the
ducon OF the same great work. cannot withhold my sense
of their great galanty and high claims to the distinguished
consideration Of the and Of the Government
our own country.
Equally daring and meritorous and less distinguished
the services of Capt Lee and Leus Beauegad Ste
vens, and Tower, of the engineer corps duty at different
times within my line of operations To the great activity,
skill Judgment and daring of this valuable corps of officers
the service and the nation indebted for the OF
other well the present occasion and the fact that
without exception they all wounded during the brilliant
operations OF the day. places them before the army and then
country among the most deserving of the many gallant s
rs whose vaor has shed bright halo of glory around the
American invite the attention of the Generalinche
to the report Of Lieut. Beauregard whose untng energy
ndomtabe perseverance during the night of the 18th repaired
the works OF batteries Nos and g. and enabled them speak
in tones of thunder to Chapuepec the monarch fertilization
of the valley of Mexico.
Capt Magruder's field battery one section of which
served with great gaanry by himself and the other by his
If fran tho
enemys entrenched poons-dd invaluable service prepare
tory to the general assault The captain received slight
wound, but did not quit his post
Lieut. Reno, commanding the mountain howzer battery,
whose pieces have before stated caused to be put in
battery TO reach the enemys positions through gateway
and arch in the walls of Moline del Rey, great
y distinguished himself by his extraordinary activity and dar
ing while he, under concentrated fire at the openings from
the whole line of the entrcnched enemy kept wedect-
ed fire upon him, which greatly assisted dslodgng him
and driving him from his advanced positions. Nor did his
gallant conduct stop here for his forward with his
pieces, kept up with the sormng column and at the very
base of the height placed them in battery almost in the mouth
of the enemy cannon and served them until he disabled
by wound, when his place supplied by Lieut. Beaure
gard (whom have already notced) until the pieces
completely masked by advancing First Sergeant
w. Peat OF this company who acted with extraordinary dar
! ing, lost of his legs.
In noticing the conduct of the officers of the vogeurs and
the 9th and 18th infantry in this charge Of unsurpassed gal
antry scarcely command language do them Justice
The votigeur regiment which ordered forward in adj
skmshers clear the entertainments and large
of the large force of the enemy who directing
calling fire INTO the commandhe right wing under the very
gallant and accomplished Lieut. COL Johnston and the left
under the brave Col Andrews himself assisted by his gallant
Major CALDWELL having united cleared the woods and pursued
the enemy hoty that he moi able to ignite his Mines
drove him inside the parapet itself and occupied the broken
ground around the ditch Of the orcaona in the face of
most heavy fire from the enemy's small and heavy
guns. The ladders arrived and several efforts made by
both officers and to scale the walls But many of the
gallant spirits who first attempted il fell killed wounded
COL Andrews whose regiment distinguished itself and
commander by this brilliant charge, also Lieut. Col John
son and Major CALDWELL whose activity enabled them to lead
this assault have greatly distinguished themselves by their
galanry and daring Lieut. COL Johnston received three
wounds but they all slight and did all his
daring and onward Capt Barnard with disin-
guished gaantry having seized the coos his regiment
upon the fall of the color bearer scaled the wall with them
unfured and has the honor Of planting the first American
standard in the work Capt Bddle, always prompt vgian
and daring, though much enebed by disease be
able walk left his sick bed this great OCCASION
and was among the foremost to enter the works.
The gallant Col Ransom, Of the 9th infantry, fell dead
from shot in the forehead while the head of his command
waving his sword and leading his splendid regiment up the
heights the summit of Chapuepec had myself been
witness to his heroic conduct until BEFORE when
down by his side. My heart bleeds with anguish
the loss of gallant officer The command of his reg
devolved upon Major Seymour, who faered not but
with his scaled the parape entered the citadel sword
in hand and himself struck the Mexican flag from the walls
Not less distinguished and less glorious the conduct
Lieut. Col Howard This regiment, which had greatly dis
nguished itself in the actions Chuubusco the Goth
utimo where the brave Col. Morgan was wounded now
covered itself with honors and fresh aures under
mand Of its present veteran leader assisted by his gallant
Major Woods. Capt Chase, of this regiment most c-
teal moment in the charge when the volgeur regiment had
advanced partly up the hill and the enemy strong force had
occupied the edan, half way up the decviy and held in
check under orders from my aduant general Capt Hooker
about the time wounded, with frmness few but him
self possessed dashed rapidly forward the right flank of
work, called upon his compay TO follow Lieut. Beach quick
y supported him with his company and the enemy fled from
the redan, pursued by the troops of my command Great
credit is due to the officers and for their rapid
at this time, for the whole hillside mined, and had the
enemy been allowed to fire their an great destruction
have inevitably ensued
Lieut Selden Of the 9Th infantry Of Captain McKenzes
command, Of the first 10 the scaling ladder, fell
from its summit severely wounded Lieut.. Rogers, 4th in
fany, and Lieut. Smith, 9Th infantry Of the party,
both distinguished by their heroic courage and daring
and both killed while nobly leading on their men.
Captain Mckenzie selected TO lead the soring corps from
the DIVISION acted well his part reaching the heights
and sustained the character of the veteran division of which
his command part.
have feeby endeavored to sketch the action and notice
the conduct Of those who conspicuous deeds of daring
have doubt omitted many equally worthy of
sderaton. But in general report cannot go further into
Details and must refer to the reports Of commanders of corps
for extended information.
Suffering as | am from my wound, which forces me to
write while lying my back trust shall be pardoned for
any omission which may have occurred in this report.
regret that was deprived during the action of the services