Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-06-02
From The Jalapa American Star, Ap1t25

) FROM Lne OQtHvQ dHpTtCuh tOfuts "a Pitt E~ts
Cerro- Gordo.-The battle al this place
stands second, in our humble opinion, TO-
none lha. have taken place in this country,
mot even that al sBuena Vista. The posi-
lion occupied by The euemy, Their n9mer.S
ical force, and The nature Of tsie country
around, rendered it more difficult fbeins'
carried than The Gibraltar of-M onterey.i
The opposition made by the enemy was
one of the most obstinate nature. and nots
until steel crossed steel did they give way
The second division Of regulars; under
Gen. Twiggs, and the volunteers under
General Shields. have won imperishable
glory in the fight. The regulars, from
their position. performed most;of the work,
and in gallant style, too, did they accom-
plish it. The Brigade Immediately under
The command of the undaunted Harney,
regardless ofeverythins but victory,march-
ed up The ascent 10 Cerro- Gordo amid the
dealh-dealiug volleys of The enemy: nor
stopped or faltered until the enemy were
>driven in dismay from their works, and
the Stripes and Stars of our glorious land
waved in triumph from the enemy's bat
Elements.
Col. Riley, with the second brigade Of
regulars. rendered great service in the fight,
and added TO the reputation he already en-
ioyed-that where work was 10 be done,
he was to lie found.
Gen. Pillow with his brigade, made a
gallant charge upon (ortificalion of the
enemy, but from its slrength-beins as
sisted by fort on the lef, and right. he
was forced to give way, after sustaining
heavy loss, and before he could renew the
attack, the euemy had surrendered.
When we contemplate victories like this
achieved underline disadvantages which
attended our troops-we wonder that the
enemy will still. persist in withholding the
settlement Of that vexed question which
keeps the. two republics at swords points.
They have met us IN six fghts-Pal'o AL
to, Resacca de la Palma. Monterey, Bue-
ma Vesta. Vera Cruz, and Cerro- Gordo-
in all of which they have not only been
advantageously posted, but have Doubled,
irebled, ay, quadrupledfus in numbers,
and still the results the slime. We should
think that battles such as these, won un-
aer Tue CIRCUMSTANCES, OuS,it u NC d SUM
cient indication that the Americans do not
mean to be whipped, nor will they whilst
there is handful left 10 carry on the fight.
On every occasion. when there is fight,
The defeat Of the Mexicans, which is iuvar-
liable, is accounted for and Attempted 10 be
explained away by some unaccouutable
accident, or the sale Of the fight by the
leaders of the Mexicans. Even here. al
Cerro Gordo we hear the contemplate
plea adduced that San,a Anna was not
quite ready for us-that the attack was
made a little sooner hanheexpec,ed, and
hence his discontinue. Reader, he never
will be ready whilst con,ending with our
troops, and he will, unless put down, sa.
seriice thousands Of lives ina cause in
which he knows noushtbut defeat awaits
him.-Santa Anna claimed tho victory at
Buena Yista-nor should I'VE be surprised
to see him bazon forIhhis operations at
Cerro-G Gordo in the same'key. 'ltsmay be
egotism in us, butwesfeel certain tha,
wherever nnd wheneverwe meet the enc
my, he wiltbe the irsu,o depar, lroar the
field. Tho Mexican soldier fights well,
bu:ihose 10 whom he is opposed are of