The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-24
The War, &c.
THE BATTLE OF cERRo GoRDo.

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JALArA, Mexico, 9th April lsA7'
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In this TO epstoatory correspond
ence Seven days have transpired since the eventfu
18TH when the eagle of victory again perched upon
ARMAND the most and decisive battle of the
war was fought NV regiment by good fortune, was in
General Twigps division which formed the advance Of
the army ORGANIZED as follows Rife regiment lst art-
erv and 18th infantry constituted the st brigade under
Gen Smith 4th artillery, I'd and Sd infantry, the I'd
brigade under Col Rilev with companies I'd drag
under Col Harvey Tayors battery Of light artillery and
Tacots rocket and fowtzer corps of one hundred
in all two thousand five hundred regulars the flower
of tina service The second dav after taking I'D the line
OF march Gen Twigps received information that
Anna waa In no,ton at mass this side of alapa with
force varying from 10 900 to 90 600 men When the intel
gence was communicated to him. the old veteran quaint
w. vet with his characteristic determination remarked
was possbv true but at all hazards he was going to
Jalapa and on we went; and found the enemy occupy
ing some three or four heights strongly fortified with 43
pieces heavy arterytheir force being 5000 ancers
and 600 foot &c in all Ia 600 Gen Twiggs laid his
plans and them the l4th; but Pot
terson of the volunteers coming up with the brigades
Of Generals Pillow and Shields, Though himself sick)
ordered the attack to be deferred until Gen Scott should
arrive. OF course though unwilingly, we obeyed
and anxiousy waited the appearance OF the General
three DAYS after he got up to General Twiggs position
to whom he said General you have brought the enemy
to bay and shall not be interfered with" After two
accommodating
not in the degree departed from and he
quenty marched the morning of the 18th to take up
his position the enemy and from there attack ear
ly the ensuing morning. but as neared the Mexican
forces they opened heavy cannonadng upon cur line
which returned in good earnest and drove them from
two Of the heights which senced their fire for the day
1t was brilliant affair, and entirely successful Ourloss
being 80 killed and wounded while the Mexicans left 90
dead on the field, and sent their wounded numbering
lao to the hospital in this place On the 18th General
Shields with three regiments OF volunteers having join
ed our division as its third brigade0 Gen. Twggs at
tackled the enemy at all points and completely routed
them. They admit their loss, in killed and wounded to
BIO at least 2000 while covers our own FIRE generals
1919 other officers, and over 5000 men laid down their
arms, while our guns were cracking IN beautiful style
General Twiggs, with two pieces OF cannon and the
larger portion Of his command chased them Tor twelve
miles the and sickenng beyond description was
the carnage until panc-srickcn they dispersed and
night coming were obliged to halt which enabled
the wreches to escape SO terrified were they that
though 1000 of their cavalry were flying in body they
refused to upon Twggs who with but $50 Dragons
pressed upon their heels and with rapid succession dealt
death blows within their ranks Our troops never be-
haved handsomely the attack OF Twggs upon the
Notifications Of surprising dimculty but they
charged most CALAMITY and in spite Of the murderous