Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-29

eircuitous and the bridge not visible until within ff,y
YARDS Of the forhcstoa. He did with great
but no was no than the whole FIRE Of the
Mexicsns was concentrated his party. Hoping d.
vert their he ordered the volunteers TO firing
on inc ghs and captain Mdeo to extend his TO the
lett and e also but Lieutenant Judd nothing daunled
opened upon the fertilization, and after sx or eight WE'LL
directed rounds. the heads Of tho enemy no longer
seen above tho parapet. Al this moment I ordered a
charge upon the bridge and the volunteers headed by
Colonel Haskell aud Captain Cheaham and the
under Captain Hsrdec rushed upon with fearless inrep
div Tho iottheson opposed obstacle. was imuie-
daey lcsped but by the tho enemy had allen back
and reformed beyond tho bridge. ten ordered the bridge
cleared and sent for Maj Summers command which
up IN gallant STYLE and charged upon tho enemy. On
approach the foomen fed into the woods but the ancers
were met and completely routed Lieut. Lowry ana Lieut.
OAKS with three men, pursued party Of about 30 anccs
who turned of in byroad all but Eve wero either sa
bred dismountcd. Major Sumner aud Sb,y
at the head OF the st set OF fours had several personal
encounters with the enemy, who were, In every instance
either killed dsmountcd. The pursuit was continued
10 the village OF Madeline six miles from the bridge
from wheh another party OF laneers reucang
and Lieutenant Neil, my adutant, being in advance,
pursued them with three party was sent 10 sun
port him but his horse being eeer than the rest he came
nrst upon the enemy, and Of them closing upon him.
no received two lance wounds the arm
IN consequence OF which he fell from his horse not un
he had displayed uncommon gallanty his defence. Hear
ing this and believing the in force continued tho
pursuit two miles further. but coming on was eluc
family compelled TO dosst had Lieutenant Neil brou,h
TO the village OF Madeline where halted for three hours
refresh men and horses, and then camp with my
command. which reached three O'Clock m the morning
After disposition had been made for the attack Nsor
General Patterson up with Colonel Campbels regi-
ment OF LIST Tennessc volunteers lilo did not assume com
mand but rendered important aid by gallant and
demeanor. Colonel Campbcs in the
attack and ASSAULT and thanks due him. Also
10 Colonel Haskell aud Captain Cheaham, who evnced
great zeal and ganntry. Colonel Haskell was tho first
To leap the parapet Lieutenant Judd position was per
GUS aud he exhibited Judgment eooncss and ntre
pidiy and the services OF himself and his subatern
Lieutenant H. Brown, OF inestmable value The
seadiness and CALAMITY displayed the presence of the
enemy by officers and both the regular aud vol
uneer service. merit my highest APPRECIATION As to my
own regiment, would be invidious parcuariIe where
all behaved molly Especial thanks are due TO INV staff
Lieut. Lowry, Lieut. Neil. and Bsnes who were
active and Jealous IN the discharge of their respective
ties Neither can omit mention the effective sery
rendered by BreSet Major Bea and Capt w Hardee
OF my regiment The former though confined to his bed by
ickness, Joined command the first ntimalion OF an
engagement Toe latter mounted the commencement, Of
the pursuit. and joined me OF my staff In the days
action lest two men killed and nine wounded among
them my guide, Thomas Young, of Texas who
his duty with fidelity and bravery. ls not ascerained
precisely what number OF the enemy killed; but il In
known that not less Than fifty fell in the attack and subse
quent pursuit.
am, sir, very respectfully. your obedient servant
WIN. 5. HARVEY,
Colonel I'd Dragoons comdg.
Lieutenant H. L. Soorr, Acting Assistant Adiulant Gen
erai, Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz.