The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-08-28

ooSo river, acted with that steady cou'
rage and gallantry, constituting the
highest grade Of military character, be.
ing constantly under the most direct
fire Of the enemy. His indefatigable
services and endurance, during the two
subsequent days Of skirmishing by day
and watching by night, are also crate.
fully remembered by me, and entitle
him to our highest commentator.
Captains Mace and Seguine, of the
Louisiana regiment Of volunteers, are
brave men and excellent soldiers
They charged the enemy most gallant
ly at the river engagement, and in en-.
tering Tantayuca. Their exertions
and services were constant and untir.
ing, from the morning of the 18th until
the night Of the l4th. Lieut.. Toney-
hill may possibly survive his wound
1t is but justice to say that his conduct
was admirable, and deserving the high
est compliments. Lieut.. Heimberger
is also entitled to my most compliment
tary notice. After being severely
wounded, and suffering with consequent
fever, he did not hesitate to report for
duty when the enemy appeared, and
when it was thought hard fighing was
our only resource. Lieuts. Lindenber-
ger and Campbell acted with gallantry
and zeal whenever an opportunity pre-
sented. Mr.. Aldridge, who, as proprie-
tor of the mules engaged as packs, was
with US, rendered most essential and
gallant service, being forward and ac-
tive in every charge made upon the
enemy. Mr.. Latter, one OF the Tam
pico Rangers, rendered very important
services in coming with the express to
Tampico, by night, when thought my
self so surrounded as to be in the great
est doubts whether there was any pos.
sibility of escape without succor. Mr..
Pemberton, a gentleman who accom-
panied US as an amateur, also rendered
essential and gallant services. The
small detachment of Tampico Rangers,
armed as they were merely as cavalry,
could not be so advantageously en-
ployed as the other troops; they were,
however, generally ready and willing
10 discharge such duties as they were
called on for.
Among the non-commissioned off.
GERS of my command, | have to notice
The acting Sergeant Major Singleton,
Of the Louisiana regiment, who, on
,everal occasions, distinguished himself
rs a brave and gallant soldier; he had
/ horse shot under him.
Another was the sergeant in charge
If Capt. Wyse's gun, who, with as gal
ant gun squad as ever served a piece,
,ore the brunt Of the action upon the
liver bank. The names of these men
lave escaped my memory. will pro.
:ure and hand them 10 you.
There were also Sergeants Moore,
Woody, and Townsend, of the Louis
ana regiment, all of whom are entitled
o honorable mention.
have omitted to state the force Of
he enemy engaged against US, and the
probable number of their loss. Their
trenglh must have been near fifteen
undled; and although we were not ac-
ualIy engaged at any one time against
heir whole force, yet we were com.
elled TO meet them all in turn. Ihave
earned from Mexican men, who saw
he battle-ground at Calaboso just be-
ore the engagement, that there were
hree hundred within the ambuscade
pom this side of the river, and five
undred upon the opposite bank, COM
handed by General Garay himself; and
here was probably as many more up.
n our fanks and rear the following
ays while in retreat. Their loss is
stimated at two hundred, as well from
tatements Of their own people as from
ghat We saw.
In closing this report, which | fear
ray already be too long, | must beg to
emark, that for our return we are
,debted chiefly to the field.piece taken
ut by Capt. Wyse's company and so