Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-20

brigade, which had been moved by order Of the Genean
Chief under command of Gen. Pierce against large body
the enemy the right and of the main work. where they
had been in conjunction with Shields brigade, engaged in
fierce open field fight with large force.
Bngadler General PIERCE though still suffering severely
from his injury OF the preceding day, had nevertheless been
on duty and in command of his brigade during the day. and
until few moments before, when he had tainted from pain
and exhaustion and been carried from the field In this last
engagement the gallant Col Morgan wounded severely,
when the command Of the 10Th regiment deyolved Lieut.
Col. Howard.
During this long continued BATTLE which lasted nearly two
days, every part Of the the field participated in the
engagement The consequence was that all Justly in
the honor and glory of the brilliant victory cannot dsn-
gush between the conduct Of the Of regiments
In my division they all acted distinguished part as did
their field and company officers though the of
battle caused Ransoms Mogans Graham and Trousdales
regiments and the 18th infantry, under Of Lieut.
Col Bonham the 10Th, and Of Capt Wood on the GOTH
be most actively engaged My division composed en-
rey Of recruits whom the exgences Of the service had not
allowed time to become well disciplined but they eaulted
in deeds of valo and consistency the the old dyi
sions and proud testify to the General chief nv
| high appreciation of their good conduct
cannot withhold the expression Of my Of the deep
obligations under for the and honor due my
command to my two gallant Bigadier Generals whose
prompude skill and daring equal every emergency,
and who in the absence of discipline in their commands met
and overcame obsace and led their bgades to no
| and distinction.
will be pardoned trust by the Genealin-chief for ira
yelling beyond the legitimate bounds Of report notice be-
comingy the patriotic conduct of the pous chaplain of Col
Clarkcs brigade Whilst the battle ragged furousy, my
lumn had great difficulty crossing deep ditch without da
maging their ammunition The worthy chaplain, besides
couragng the passing soldiers their work. actively the
example of filling the excavations enable the troops
to press onward the assault My medical staff particular
ly Surgeon Jordon though inrm and aged, and Surgeon
ade) distinguished themselves by their great activity and
ergy keeping with the column throughout the action and
attending to the wounded and dying spot where they
fell did also the entire medical staff of my division.
During the arduous duties OF my command the 10Th,
personal staff being all engaged duty, compelled
to make of the services of of friends from civil
life among these indebted Mr.. Kendall for his as
ssance in promptly bearing and delivering orders; also to
Paymase Burns Indebtedness for his valuable
to Captain OHara chief Of the quaermasers de-
parment of my division, am especially under obligations for
his assistance, well Lieutenant Davis of the 18th
giment, acting ordnance officer.
My personal sta-Captnin Hooker, my adutant general
and chief of my staff; Lieutenant RAINS 4th artillery and
Lieutenant Ripley, I'd artillery, aids decamp and Passed
Midshpman Robert e. Rodgers volunteer aid e-capgrea
y distinguished themselves by their fearless and gallant
duct well by their judgment and skill in leading forward
my different commands, and placing them in position for eff
ectve service throughout these long and desperate conflicts
trust the General-inchef will deem their conduct worthy
his special notice. +.
must also notice the extraordinary activity and gallant
conduct of Lieutenant ons lst artillery, addecamp Gen.
Cadwalader, who received wound probably mortal, whilst
in the discharge of his duties.
Lieutenant Caldwell, of the marines, duty with my d-
vision senior officer of the commssary department. render
ed invaluable services in his department. well the long
Lieut. Reno command Of the howlzer battery the 20h
rendered valuable services under the orders of Bgader Gen.
Pierce in his engagement with the enemy.
Generals Pierce and Cawalader speak in the highest terms
of the good conduct and gaany of the officers of their
specve stats; and, concung fully in their expression Of
opinion beg to call them to the special notice of the Gene
Tal-in-chief.
Capt Mason of the engineer corps rendered me important
services in indicating positions for portions Of my command
during the action Of the goth Chuubusco. Lieut. RAINS
my abide camp stunned the fragments Of stone thrown
from wall by cannon-shot at the same place.
Capt Kearney, Of lst Dragons, commanding squadron
composed Of his and Capt. McReynodss companies,
duty with my division during the action and made
his way with great difficulty the wide and marshy fields
and deep dches Seeing field for the action of his fine
squadron until the tee du pont carried had held him
in then let him loose. Furious his charge
upon the reeatng foe dealing death with the uneng sabre
until he reached the very suburbs OF the city, and drew from
the enemys batteries the garita heavy and destructive
fire, by which the gallant captain lost his lef Lieut.
j. L. Graham Of 10th infantry, serving with Capt Kearney
wounded in the left and Capt McReynods, Sd dra
goons who noby sustained the daring movements Of his
squadron commander, also wounded in the left
Both Of these fine companies sustained losses in their
rank and file also.
gagements Coneras, and captured public property, my
force reduced to about $500 My total loss in
killed, wounded, and missing, I'll officers and pvates
The loss of the enemy this last action have Of
asceranng The whole field and road for miles covered
with the dead and dying In these engagements constiiu
ing continued battle the enemy himself estimates his loss
in killed. wounded, and missing at about 1000. This in
cludes prisoners taken by our forces
Among the many gallant officers whose loss have to de-
pore is the brave Major Mills Of the 18th infantry, who a
ter having participated most actively in the fierce struggle in
which that regiment had its colonel wounded and onethd Of
force cut down, joined Capt Keaneys squadron in pur
enemy and killed by the fire Of the enemys
tiery the very ganta Of the city.
Appended is list of killed and wounded Of my division
have the honor be- very respectfully, your obedent
servant, GID. J. PILLOW,
Major Gen. United States Army
Report Of Breuet Major General Worth.
HEADaUARTERs FIRST DIVISION,
Taeubaya, August 20, lS47