The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-09-28

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difficult ledge of rocks. over which our men
must pass. II was almost Impossible ior gen.
pillow 10 bring his artillery TO bear, and our
was OF but little service Tor hme'
The naiure of the ground was such mat our
,roons sould hardly pick their way along,
the points OF the rocks rendering their marcn
extremely painful and difficult.
Ii was while crossing this ledge, under
the terrible and calling fire Of the enemy
that Gen. Pierce's plunged and threw his
rider among the sharp pointed rocks, as DID
also Major Seymour's. The General was
considerably famed, and will. probably, Tor
some time feel the effects Of his TALL, lie
soon after mounted his horse again, and con-
timed 10 urge his men toward. notwllhsian'
ding the pain occasioned by his fall. MAJOR
seymour continued 10 lead OIL his men with
encouraging words, leaving his horse 10
lake care of himself. Ii was during this en-
oauement, also, that 1t. Newman, while uT-
ding on the Green Mountain Boys, received
= hall in his arm, and was Obliged 10 under
go amputauon.
The contest skept up until nearly dark,
when both armies reposed upon iEeir arms
Our men had suffered most thus far, and the
New England Regiment, under Col. Ran
som, had distinguished itself, especially, du-
ring The conflict, His men slept but little
on that eventful night, having determined
to take the battery onthe following morning,
or die in the attempt. Accordingly having
retired beyond the fire Of the enemy's guns,
they commenced maneuvering for work.
At o'clock in the morning, they moved TO-
ward the enemy's battery, and charged upon
it before daylight, carrying the works; and
carrying the works, and taking nearly
thousand prisoners, including Gen, Salas
among them. They found the breakfast
which the Mexicans had prepared. consisting
of sour croul. beans. coffee, &C., and helped
themselves freely. The quantity Of ammu-
milton, &c. taken was immense, and in re-
gard 10 The prisoners. must say that think
/ never saw more sorry-looking set offel-
lows than they were, when marched into the
plaza of San Auguslin the next morning.
They were half starved and begged for food,
which some oil our men gave in such guam
titles as they could spare,
In the meantime Gen. Worth as soon as re-
iniorced by Twiggs and Pillow. opened upon
The enemys centre, al San Anrohio and
charging al the same time with infantry,
completely routed them. They had cannons
on the road, at large hacienda and al the
church-the whole presenting series Of the
| SUOIlPCSk
| They we're taken, however, and the Mexi
cans retrealcd 10 their last post occupied by
The left wing of their army, Here The hotties
engagement look place. On the afternoon
oil the 20lh the whole line OF The enemy were
attacked by the combined forces of Worth
Pillow, Twiggs and Quitman, and compile
tely routed them. Col. Ransom's regiment
charged upon the one wing left, stationed a
a hacienda, and drove Il from its position
while the other divisions of the line were at
tackled with similar success by other portionI
oflhe American army.
am unable 10 give you the entire numbc
OIL our side of the killed and wounded il
these three engagements but it is supposed
that the number amounts 10 over thousand
while the loss oil the Mexicans judging from
the number that lie along The road and in tn
fields must have been nearly three fold.
was terrible al least.
The number OF killed. wourded and mis-
sing in The New England Regiment is abou
seventy-lhe 3. and wounded 10. Anon,
The latter were LIS. Newman and Palmer
Sergeant West of company c. and private
McClusky and Thompson the former from
New Hampshire and the latter from Maine
were killed. Sergeant Stowel of Lieut.
Browns company H. is dangerously wouu
ded.
shall enclose copy OF Col. Ransom
report 10 Brigadier General Pierce. 1t wi
+ be read with interest among those wk
have friends and relatives al the scene of &C
lion.
f The New England Regiment did admir-
t able well in this great battle and under il
distinguished commander, fully surained il
: high character for energy and courage Mex
| 10 Col. Ransom, Mai. Seymour, Of Harilor
l distinguished himself by his GOODNESS an
bravery. This amiable gentleu.an-so gen
eral a favorile in The army-has shown him
sclfpossessed of all the qualities which max
, the accomplished officer, no less than III
! high minded gentleman
You will see that Col. Ransom mention
in particular in his report, Captains, BOdfisl
Kimball, and Thompson. Leuienanfs JacI
son, Bowers, Newman, Slocum, Pierce an
Palmer, and Adjutant c. Sprague. Cap
Bodfish is deserving Of particular notice 70
! his GOODNESS and intrepidity; Il man Of exter
= sivc views and OF large military experience
} gentleman who has heart and hand ic
5 all-there hre few officers in the army VIII
are greater iavorites. Maine has reason
: be proud Of such men as Capt. Chas,
: Bodfish.
s Gen. SCOTS army is about seven miles
the South west ofthe city. waiting the issu
OF The negotiations. Gen. Worth Is division
however. is at Tacuabaya. three miles frol
> the capital. The Mexicans are unwilling
allow our troops 10 be quariered in their cit.
and understand this is a matter at issu
Gen Scott however, is, at The same tint
! entertaining propositions for peace, and
" some way connecting them with matters PEI
: tanning 10 the surrender of The city. Ther
, are various rumors in circulation, but | vi
j derstand the commissioners have not "
agreed upon any arrangement. think, how
ever, from what heard last night, tina. III
express which takes this letter 10 IFS desiin'
:, ZION will bear such propositions TO Washing
q ton us will require the immediate action
e the Government | shall not indulge in spet
ulations. but will endeavor 10 append to III
7 communication such authentic informatio
on tie subject { if any, as l may receive.
I Yours truly, J-H. w.