Tri-weekly journal., 1847-06-22

Miss regiments, arrived within musket shot which we
did by coming up suddenly out of deep ravine, and
opened destructive fire upon them. Finding them
selves thus suddenly attacked and from an unexpect-
ed quarter they quit the pursuit. formed promptly in
to line and returned our fire with considerable effect;
but they in turn were compelled to under our
well directed fire the position they had occupied in
the morning. This was the last firing between the
infantry of the opposing forces that memorable
day, although the continued play at inter-
walls until dark The battle on the plain was opened,
as has been shown by the ID Indiana regiment, and
the last musket fired was by the ID and Sd Indiana
and the Mississippi regiments. 1t should be stated
that forces had been under arms since the morn
ing Of the 3D. and remained upon the field of battle
until the morning of the oath.
have here given brief and faithful account of the
operations OF the Indiana brigade the 23d of Feb
ruary, as came under my observation, and there
was not one minute, from he time the battle COM
menced until the last gun was fired, that not
with them. Capt O'Brien, who commanded the
battery of light artillery posted on my right at the
commencement of the battle, as well as Capt. Sher
mon who acted with part the day, deserving
particuarpraise for their gaantry and good conduct
moving and discharging their pieces with all tht
GOODNESS and precision Of day, Of ordinary parade
The intrepid and honorable conduct Of the ID Ken
lucky and lst and % Illinois volunteers could moi
have been exceeded, and no commentator of mine
could add lustre the glory that should and will be
theirs. There Is enough ofhonor and glory for each
man who did his duty at Buena Vista, and he mus
be an unchariable and selfish American citizen who
would knowingly wish to deiract from any portion
of that glorious little army, with desire to aug
ent that ofany othercorpse at the expense Of anoth
er. The many gallant officers and men who did
their duty that day should not suffer by nyidious
comparison.
III have neglected to particularlze the conduct o.
the Arkansas and kentucky cavalry, or to define
their position on the field it IS not because deemed
them of little importance, but from the reason, that
from the time of their retreat, L had time Of
seeing anything Of their movements. They partic-
ipated in the rancho fight, when the gallant Yell
bly, fell at the head of bis column He, with the no
bic souls who fell on that day. should never be forgot
ten. The ambition ofdistincion should never promp
US to deiace any portion of the tablet Of fame which
our country will erect to hehonor of the actors in thai
battle and the regular and volunteer army should BE-
proud of it, of the greotestepochs in our coun
try 5 history.
Its due to the commanders of the different batter
les ofght artillery say that their eilorts
powerful and efficient towards gaining the almost
paralleed victory of Buena Vista Ready at all times
meet the enemy fearful Odds their guns wasted
them away with their fire in a handsome manner
compelling them to retreat whenever coming within
their range. Gems. Taylor and Wool were present as
commanders-the former as commandments
They were exposed to dangers almost every instant
ofthe day, watching the movements of the enemy
and ordering and disposing forces meet and
pei them. By their GOODNESS and courage in gaining
this victory, they have won lauels, and fame tina
shall endure long as traces of American history
shall exist
Respectfully, your obi serv':,
JOSEPH LANE, Brig. General.
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