Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-06-04

CAPTAIN BRAGG.-We copy with feelings
of pride from the Charleston Courier. the fol-
lowing tribute to the valor and gallantry of
one of our own citizens:
Messrs. Editors: You would confer favor
by giving the following interesting sketch Of
the manly virtues and heroic daring of the gal
liant Bragg, Captain of the Flying Artillery,
employed in the service OF the i. S., in the
war with Mexico, an insertion in your wide
ly circulated journal, 1t is from the pen of a
warm and attached friend of the brave Cap
tain's, and bespeaks the unwavering attach
ment which his own amiability of character
and feeling, yet dauntless heart have won for
him from those whose good fortune it has
been to make his acquaintance
Captain Bragg was stationed, previously to
the commencement of hostlities between the
two Republics, at Fort Moultrie, and held then
Lieutenant's post IN one of the Companies
on garrison there; and when we say that he
won, whilst residing there, the good will and
esteem (and of not few, the friendship and
love) of those who passed the summer sea-
sons in Moultrieville, we feel confident that
many hearts will cheerfully respond to the
assertion. OF his achievements since that
time, the accounts of the sanguinary battles
of Resaca de la Palma, Palo Alto, Monterey
and Buena Vista, speak loudly and in highly
commendatory terms. At the battle of Buena
Vista, Bragg's "grape," like the incompatible
charge of the iron-hearted Macdonald, at the
bloody battle of Wagram, under Napoleon's
eye, had crushed the enemy and Won the day.
NJ
CAPTAIN BRAxrox BnAGG.-In these days
when honors are lavished upon the heroes of the
| battle-helds of Mexico, and fame blazons names
on the banner of their country's gratitude. we
should be careful to attach honor where honor is
| due.
! On looking over the records of late events in
Mexico, see the name ofan old and valued friend
mentioned as connected with deeds Of daring sci.
dom witnessed That name stands at the head
of this communication Captain Bragg is North
Carolinian, and graduated at West Point, in 1857
and was attached to the I'd U. S. Artillery.
met him and served with him in Florida in 1888
He was then but youth, slender and we'll made
but always thought he had that in him, which
would make hero if an opportunity offeredt. Re-
cent events show that was not mistaken. When
attacked by an innumerable host, charging upon
his devoted few, his little park of Flying Artillery
dealt death and destruction, so wild and FAST thai
SAGA de la Palma, Palo Alto. Monterey, and last
Buena Vista, cap the climax, and the fire of hi:
artillery has written his name upon the walls o.
the temple of fame. that no time can ever obter
ate. He is now about II or % years of age. Hi.
actions upon those fields show his proves as
soldier, and his noble daring shows the unshrink
ing hero in the hour of danger. In private life h.
is a warm and noble friend, with heart as kline
and feeling, as it is bold in danger; and many ar,
the days that he and myself have spent togethe
in the bond of friendshiP-that are written in my
heart never to be forgotten.
The victory Of Buena Vista is mainly attribu
ted to him and the gallant few attached to hi
park of Flying Artillery. Was it not for hi
:" little more grape" Gen. Taylor would have bee,
discomtited-he knew it; and in the strait b.
evinced the unfinching heroism that even tn
hosts of his enemies could not shake or quail
May he still he preserved by that Almighty han,
that succored our country in "the days that trie
mems souls" He is a warm and unwaverin
patriot as ever lived and his acts show that hi
life is his countrys and his efforts for her homo,
1DeLd,Udre Gazette.