The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-18

this war After being wounded, caused some of my
soldiers to carry forward to the top OF the where
had the proud satisfaction Of witnessing the consum.
nation Of this glorious victory aud saw the stars and
stripes raised aoft upon this formidable work erected
the site Of the ane emit palace Of the
First, cannot withhold my high sense Of the very
pauss and bis assistant LIEUT.: Hsrpsr and stone
ordinance and Capt. Brooks and Lieut. Anderson, end
artillery who together directed and served the heavy
guns Of batteries Nos and s. under constant and d.
rect Gre from the ensmys batteries at Chaputepec dur
Ing the 2h and up to the Anal assault on the 18Th
instant The distinction won by these gentlemen on
former occasions needs my testimony add their
reputation but as they were serving with
me- aud under my personal aud we're engas
ed In the reduction of the same great work, cannot
withhold my Of their great galantry and high
claims to the distinguished consideration of the Co.
neral In chief and of the government of country
Equally daring and meritorious, aud not less distn-
guished, the services Of Capt Lee and Lieuts
on duty at different times within my line Of operations
To the great activity, skill Judgment and daring OF this
indebted io the success Of our army on other
aou the present; and the fact that, without
ception they we're all wounded during the brilliant ope
country among the most deserving OF the many gal
liant spirits whose valor has shed bright halo Of glory
around the American arms q invite the attention Of
the to the report Of Lieut. Bsauregard
whose uutiriDg energy and indomtable perseverance
during the night Of the 2th repaired the works Of bat
Of thunder to Chapultepsc, the monarch ortfcaon OF
the valley Of Mexico.
served with great gallanry by himself and the other
by his brave Lieut., Jackson in the face Of CALLING fire
service preparatory to the general assault The Cap
tain received slight woundbut did not quit his post
Lieut.. Reno, commanding the mountain howitzer bat
terry whose pieces have before stated caused to be
put In battery to reach the enemys positions
hroug, gateway and narrow arch in the outer walls
extraordinary activity and daring, while he, under
fire. At the openings from the whole line Of
the entrenchsd enemy kept up Well directed fire upon
I'm hirh MI in slnir and
driving him from his advanced Positions Nor did his
gallant conduct stop here for his ward with
the very bss Of the height placed them In battery almost
in the mouth Of the en-mys cannon and served them
until he was disabled by . wound, when his place was
noticed, until the pieces were completely masked by
advancing forces First Sergeant w Peat, Of this
company who acted with extraordinary darog lost one
Of his lego
In noticing the conduct of the officers of the votseur,
and the 9th and 18th infantry in this charge of unsur
passed gaantry. can scarcely command language TO do
them justice
The voltgaur regiment which was ordered forward in
advance skrmshcra to clear the entertainments and
large OF the large force Of the enemy d.
rectng most CALLING IRE into the comma ad-the right
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drews himself, assisted by his gallant Major Caldwell
having united cleared the woods and pursued the
enemy holly that he not able to ignite his mines
drove him inside the parspet ITSELF and occupied the
broken ground around the ditch of the all
Ia the face Of most heavy Are from the enemys small
and heavy gus The ladders arrived and several
efforts made by both officers and scale the
walls But many Of the gallant spirits who nrst at
tempted 1t fell killed or wounded Col Andrews, whose
regiment distinguished itself and commander by this
brilliant charge also Lieut. Col tombstone and hlsj
assault greatly distinguished themselves by their
gallaDtry and daring Lieut. Col Johnstone received
three wounds but they were AL Msns aud dia not at
nard with distinguished gallautry, having seized the
colors of his regiment the fall of toe col bearer
scaled the wall with them uufurled aud has the honor
Of planting the FIRST American standard in the work.
Capt. Diddie, always prompt, vigiant, and daring
able to walk left his sick bed this great OCCASION
and among the foremost TO enter tho works
The gallant Coi Ransom Of the eth infantry tsi dead
mand, waving bis sword and leading his splendid resi
ment mp the heights to the summit Of Chapulsepeo.
had myself been witness to his heroic conduct until
moment before, when was cut down by his side My
heart berds with anguish at the oss Of so gallant
officer The command Of his regiment devolved upon
Maj Seymour who f.tsred not, but with his command
scaled the parapet entered the citadel sword In hand
and himself struck the Mexican flag from the walls.
Not less distinguished and less glorious the
conduct of the 10Th regiment Of infantry, under
command Of Lieut. Col Howard Thsregment which
had greatly distinguished itself In the actions Chu
rubusoo on the 10th utiao where the brave Colonel
Morgan was wounded, now covered itself with new
honors and fresh laurels under command Of Its present
veteran leader, Lasssted by his gallant Major Woods
Captain Chase, Of this regiment, ct most critical mo-
ment In the charge when the voltiseur regiment had
advanced partly up the HILL and the enemy In strong
force mad occupied the redan half way up the decivty
and held in check under orders from my ad utant
general. Captain Hooker about the time wounded
with hrmness few but himself possessed, dashed rapid
ly forward to the right flank Of the work. calling upon
his any to follow Lieut. Beach quickly supported
him with his company, and the enemy fed from the
redan pursued by the troops of my command Great
credit Is due to the officers and for their rapid
movements at this time, for the whole hill side was
mined, aud had the enemy been allowed TO hro their
trains great destruction must have Inevitably ensured
Lieut. Seldom Of the 9Th infantry, OF Captain McKen
ladder, fell from its summit severely wounded. Lieut.
Rogers 4.h infantry aud Lieut. smith, 9th infantry, Of
the party both distinguished by their heroic
courage and daring, and both killed while noby
leading their men. Captain Mckenzie, selected to
lead the sorming corps from the LIST division acted well
his part after reaching the heights and sustained the
character Of the veteran division OF which his
was part
have febly endeavored to sketch the action and to
notice the conduct OF those who conspicuous In
deeds Of daring have no doubt omitted many eases
equally worthy Of consideration. But, in general re-
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 par
doned for any omission which have occurred in this
report.
services OF my brave talented and mpished brigs
dier general, Pierce, who confined to a sick bed
Captain Winship his adju,aut general, who stn
guished In my staff by his talents and great daring
the siege Of Vera Cruz and the battle Of Cerro Gordo
while commanded brigade though laboring under
severe indspositon, and though his chief absent
was nevertheless upon the field Lieutenant Fitzgerald
Aid de-camp to General Pierce In consequences OF his
Illness volunteered his services command one Of the
companies of the gallant New England regiment which
distinguished ITSELF AZ did this accomplished officer
wxs ably sustained and assisted during the day by
Brigader General Cadwxladsr, whose activity
and high military talents, have sready
him on other fields but upon none more than this /
take pleasure In testying my high of obligation
him and to his chvaric a3juteut general Capt George
Deas.
My entire medical STAFF mort prompt and attentive
to their duties Surgeon Slade, Of the 10th regiment
upon the field and In the charge and partook deeply
Of the patriotic enthusiasm which animated both ocers
aud men Of the command, and while he did not forget
the duties OF bis profession rendered efficient servics
cheering on the men He afterwards particularly
active and rendered important service In the command
In concluding my report cannot adequately express
to the the sense Of obligation feel to
my personal staff for Its and pa
ent endurance Of the dangers and atgues incident to
the brilliant results just sketchsd While labor or
greater exposure has fallen to the lot Of few officers In
this valley than myself, surely have been more
ably supported by their personal stad In talent, in
science, In personal courage aud chvsrous daring in
all and with all they have sided and sustained and
have contributed In small degree 10 bring about the
brilliant resue which reflect much honor and glory
on our arms In storclng Chspultspec, having been