The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-23

and gave him battle. He does inform us what the
result further than that Gen. Rea compelled
We also learn from different of them letter
from Mexican officer friend in this citybat
troops coming up instead OF taking the national road, took
the road the north of it, for the purpose turning III Pr
nal. and that the 9th they unexpectedly met Santa
him, capturing all his cavalry horses and five pieces Of
a5liey-Santa Anna himself barely making his escape
We have had many of late, that many dis
confirm alton oft
generally continue to improve.
p. 8, Since writing, am assured that the cathedral Of
Guadalajara had been sacked by the party opposing the
church. can hardly believe it, although positively
assured it is correct.
Conference.-The confidence Of the ramk and file IN their
maaders.
during operations is the extraordinary effect produced
upon rank and file of the army by the presence OF the
my notice, and have doubt there a great many
more. On the evening Of the 18th August when the fsi
Conreras, the commands of Colonel Riley and Genera,
Cadwaader had crossed the Pedrega and arrived the
the Mexicans aseer,aned their position, they brought
round their cavalry. and made strong demonsira-
opened three pieces of artillery upon them. AT
this junctnre heavy renlocement from the city made
its appearance, under the immediate command Of Santa
Anna himself Thus the brigades became situated,
with Santa Annals heavy column, with artillery their
rights the fort, with twenty pieces Of artillery,
the left and column Of about 5000 ancers the hill
sih in front The nature Of the ground being
vented their rerng even under cover OF the night;
to bear upon the other flank of the enemy-and truly, mat
looked gloomy enough in the isolated command AS
on the banks of the deep ravine the ancers in front
oh ,rged down upon him and give you his own version
them away TSsy charged me- ' asan ana
again formed square; but they would closer
he hsy AFRAID to
my square. They, charged me the third time. waited
until they came close enough, and then charged them
opened before could
Of my men, there were great number Of their horses rum
peiey surprised the ancers that they withdrew their
positions on the ridge of the hill in front, and fell back
command began to look and their posi-
ton Here was force more than quaduple their upon
each flank and of than double theirs in 'front.'
the whole Of the enemy bore down upon them they
overpowered and crushed by overwhelming numbers !;
and confident Santa Anna that such would be
result that he express the city announcing that he
had got column of the Americans into such position
that they either surrender be pieces it
gloomy the brigade of Col Riley now became particular.
brigade of troops, of which they knew nothingthey
were under the command OF General Cadwalader who
very good officer, but they did know him and if he
made msstep in so important crisis they
ly lost beyond redemption-and old troops have great
aversion commanders How were they be
treated and where the giant mind plan and direct
it? At this important stage the affair, Cen Smith, who
had found it impossible to approach the enemy the
other flank without great loss crossed the deep ravine
mand crossing, he his ad-de-camp Lieut. Van
dorm, forward to ascertain the situation OF the forces and
ms,s yha the Ls n s%s
brigade the other ank's him they've been firing
doing % While they were thus remarkng and con-
occurring General Smith with his brigade turned
OF the lame and came in view of the whole line. As
as their Hsrs ppGn him. HUNDRED h voices 10y
wen give it them I" And cheerful busting hum was
dness p
dence and enthusiasm took where disust and
Or ean possSy
the eminent ability OF the gallant General il also showed
they feel 10 srmoun, ali difcues s and over
come any only want feel that they will be
and that their commanding officer possesses the ability
dispose Of them to the best advantage that the circum
be satisfied that they win be unnecessarily sacrificed.
Gen Smith took the command, and by different move
reconnoitred their positions and the of the
ground AT night the plan Of attack formed Gene
the dawn of the morning the enemy who few hours
previous felt confident of success found the brigade
rear, bearing down upon them like avalanche, their
commander niising into them, by his language and his
they commenced their reeat the brigade Of Shields deal
ing them death and destruction. Victory perched upon
our banner--our arms triumphed Our loss was Very
smahe enemy suffered severely and were routed from
things heard was soldier exclaming, Didn't tell you,
boys, when General Smith joined last night we'd give
them h before they knew what they about 2" "Bu"
says another "you didn't think we were going to come
this way" " H! who says did but / knew there
were foxes about, and that certain whip
them my mamie is john
Again: there another instance, equally strong show
ing the affection OF the for their commander General
Shields wounded in the attack upon the works under
Chapuepec As he the Qualifications carried,
he returned to the for the purpose of having his wound
dressed As he passed along the line of his brigade,
men seemed to sympathize with him though he had
been brother to them all But the feeling showed itself
the aqueduct and they compelled halt dii-
leren points, heard them frequently asking, 81 wonder
who will command our brigade now Z" 81 don't know"
says another "bu live die, I'll stick by the palmetto
long there's carry it." That is the thing
exactly. We will all stand by coors. We
chief that all know, who will look and that
coors don't get where will all get heads knocked OIL
killed off without doing anything" At this moment Gen
Shields riding up, with his in sling. His APP
pearance at the announced by the cheering sau
tatons of his command which extended along the whole
line His men-oficers and privates-are devotedly
tached to him, and would follow him anywhere he would
lead them with pride and confidence and his appearance
among them was equal to addition OF force equal to
their numbers.
Many instances of this kind occurred and impossi-
BILE describe the difference in the appearance of
mand when they feel confident their and
when there are doubts flashing across their minds.
MUSTANG.
MEETING ROMAN CATHOLIC HIKRARoHY-Dublin
October 18An extra convocaon of the Roman Catholic
bishops be holden the 10Th inst in pursuance of
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