The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-18

7th infantry; in ali less than 800 shsetivs msawhich
added to thoss had brought with made force Of
near 500 men, with which to guard large body Of Next
prisoners and protect the hospitals and depots OF
ordnanos and provisions immediately put In requisi-
ton every In my power that would increase tbs
strength Of the place-manning some OF the captured
pieces Of artillery with such soldiers and teamsters
had any knowledge of artillery practice, aud en-
rolling all camp followers not In government employ
These wsrs useless Is tns enemy aia no.
competing with their companions in arms In gallant
achievements.
were actively employed under the command Of Major
sumner to whose report which is herewith transmit
lam, sir, very respectfully, your oSsdIsnt servant.
VIM 8 HARVEY,
Colonel Commanding Brigade.
To Capt ii. L. Scorr, A. A. A General.
ANOTHER REPORT OF MAJOR SUMNER.
CITY OF MEXICO, Sept is, 1917.
Sra On the night of the 18th inst ordered by
all the dragons then at that place and TO hold them in
readiness for immediate action This order added +
psuss Of the I'd Dragons and one company Of mounted
rifles In the course Of that night received order
to march at to cover the left Of Cen Pillows
lne who was to make demonstration the plain at
Moline del Rsy during the bonbardment Of Chspul-
tepse.
took my position accordingly and remained station.
for most OF the day The enemy appeared In force
on our left, both horse and foot but made forward
report at general hsadousrrsrs at O'Clock on The next
morning, and at that time, ordered to support
Gen Qutmans attack the right. Aftsr reporting
him. and while awaiting his orders received an order
from the Genersiin-chef to move to the left of Cha
pultspec and report to Major General Worth who
watch closely the Of large Mexican force
known to be In rear Of our left While moving to the
exposed to shower Of shells thrown from Chau%Itspec
which endorsed several men, and wounded few men
and horses but, most fortunately, did serious mis-
found the enemy drawn up in large force and i'm:
medistely formed my small command facing them and
remained there until the castle Of Chaputspsc
risd was then ordered, by Con. Worth. to join him
in pursuit Of the fugtives and continued with him I'M
tsct Taoubsys from any attempt that might be made
upon 1t BY the enemy, while our army was engaged at
On the morning Of the l4th, was ordered to march
into the city with the General chief and during the
or less and and had
man Sergeant KaminshD killed, and several slightly
am sir, very respectfully, your most obsdi.nt serv
L. v. SUMMER
Major I'd Dragons, Commanding.
ACT. Adj. General, Cavalry Brigade
COL. RILKY's REPORT.
hEApQUARTEns, 2D BRIGADE,
MEXICO, Sept %, ls47
with the instructions Of the brigadier general command
ing the division my brigade under the immediate
Coyoacan the evening of the 7th instant and took
position near the San Angel road and about miles
psdad osussways On the morning Of the following day
in obedience to instructions from Msjor General Pillow
commanding the forces advanced in this direction the
brigade marched to the field Of Moline del Rey at
which place joined 1t, and was for several heuIs
gagged In covering the removal Of the killed and wound
ed and captured ammunition from the battle field
While so occupied, the I'd iufantry-temporarily I'M
der the orders Of Brgadier General Piercebecae
gagged with the enemys skrmshers at the foot of Cha
IA Of he
night reoooupied. On the morning Of the 9th
der instructions from Major General Pillow the brigade
occupied position in and to ts right Of the Piedad vii
lage In observation ofthe ensmys works the San An
tonic and San Angel roads, which retained under
division arrived, the evening Of the llth On the
morning Of the l2th the brigade supported steptoe's
Candsaria In the Of that day it furnished
seven oficers-Lieutenants Hill and Do Russy, 4th
tiery Captain Casey Lieutenants Westoott and Steele
Nd infantry, Captain Paul and Lieutenant CAN'T 7th in
fSntry and 26 rank and e for the storming Of Chapu
tspec The stormsrs were actively engaged in the gor
assault upon the works and castle Of Chaputepso
the morning Of the l3th and lost than onefourh
Of their number in killed and wounded-among the form
7th Infantry and among the latter, Captain Casey Of
tho I'd In the afternoon Of that day the 4th artillery
Vas Ssssasd for the purpose Of making diversion on
ordered 70 march for the gsrita of San Cosme
reaching this point late in the evening reported to
Major General Worth, commanding the attack In that
quarter and on the morning Of the 4h marched with
his division into the city of Mexico Soon after entering
sent was actively engaged several hours with large
Mexican foroe in the southern part of the city,
upon the enemy. With the remainder Of my brigade,
under instructions from Major General WORTH
sns ne. sns ss5t until late
brgadi general commanding the division in the Plaza
Mayor.
For the details Of these operations reference is res.
pectfully made the reports of subordinate command
ers copies Of which are herewith submitted.
1t gives me pleasure to repeat here the commenda-
bestowed tn he
ofhcers and men Of my command my warmest thanks
for the zeal and gasnIy and good conduct svpOed by
.: reserve as supporting and by portion of 1t as
graphical engineers and Lieut. Westoot I'd infantry
volunteer aidswere actively engaged in the perform
ance Of their appropriate duties
remain, sir very respectfully your obedient servant
Brsvet Colonel Commanding I'd Brigade
To First Lieut. w. 8 Brooks.
A. A. A. General I'd Division.
1.-THE list Of the killed and wounded has already been
published In the Ney York Herald
| LATE AND INTERESTING FROM THE PACIFIC
| "TErrc, October Is, ls47
Since the taking of Mexico the government has
organized at Queretaro, but disposition for
peace the is far removed that the nhabitant,
| Of these parts do not fully realize its evils
I" The sloop of-war Portsmouth at Mazatlau and
San Bias few days ago from California and by her
learn that the whole squadron will be in the Gulf the
end OF this month The Congress and Cyane alrea
dy at La Paz 1t Is the intention Of Gem shubrick
take possession Of and occupy Mac tsn placing gar.
rison of 25O there and destroy the fortified IONS
| Of Guaymas, San Bias, and Acapulco. A new decara
ton OF blockade has been prepared which will be rigid
y enforced What part Of the cosst is included in It
we do not know The Americans have long since TAX.
| on San JOSEF
WHERE IS SANTA ANNA
The Vera Cruz Genius of Liberty, from which we
make extract this evening" gives particulars
the desolaon Of Santa Annals fortunes We scarce
y see one who has filled 80 much space In the Of the
world deserted and apparently hunted down by
own counEymsn, without feeling soms sympathy, even
for Santa Anna The Vera Cruz paper speaks ola
box in the possession Of his wife, heavy require
four to bear IT, and therefore, supposed to be filed
with his treasures but suspect letter from dis
tnguish cd officer which Il now before gives
account Of his condition This letter bears date
at Vera Cruz, Sd November -
81 have heard from reliable sources, that Santa Anna
lisa fugitive and in danger Of his life He had fed after
the dispersion Of his troops Pueba by Gen Lane
| to Tahuacan. n Ad on hrou