Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-22
Battle Of CerrO GOrdO.

One day later from NeW orleans
additional particulars OF the oar
tie of Cero G0rdo.
The following news was brought by
the steamer Eclipse TO st. Louis. aud
we copy from the Republican OF the
Sth:
The Picayune says:
The health of the troops at Vera
Cruz is absolutely improving. Great
ameliorations are making in the city,
but above all things it has been I'M
dergoing Il thorough publication
There is no yellow fever there, nor
other malignant epidemic. This is
news.
Ampuda was in the battle of Cerro
Gordo, but neither he nor Santa Anna
ventured within the lines which their
countrymen SO zealously defended
They were prepared to run the mo-
ment that the day seemed against
them, and run they did. Ampudia
came near being taken close to Jalapa,
and to save himself had to take to the
fields.
The correspondent Of the New Or
leans Dllta. writing from the battle
ground on the 10Th, says:
| have the modification to announce
that ex-President Herrera, and the
other three Mexican Generals, with
the balance of the officers, have been
discharged by Gen. Scott upon their
parole Of honor, and are now on their
march to Jalapa, or somewhere else
no doubt to oppose the progress of our
gallant army and give US another fight.
Gen. La Vega refused to accept the
parole, and goes prisoner to the United
States. This move is deemed by Gen.
Scott prudent and wise, particularly
when the expense Of transporting such
a bodu of men is considered. will
only add, universal dissatisfaction reigns
in camp.
Lieut.. Julian May was slightly
wounded.
The correspondent of the Delta says:
The fight was fairly commenced
yesterday by Gen. Twiggs and Col.
Harvey land concluded about l2 today
by Gen. Worth and Gen. Patterson's
divisions. The enemy could rot have
had less than $4,000 men, while our
force was not over $4,000. The po-
stion of the Mexicans was one of the
strongest imaginable, and our brave
troops had task to perform in rout-
ing them. They were entrenched up
on several large heights, upon which
no less than seven batteries were plan
ted, mounting "a guns in all. One by
one they fell into our hands.
At about 10 O'Clock, charge was
made at several points by the regulars,
the two Tennessee, and two Pennsy Wa
MIA regiments which, for time, was
strongly opposed by the Mexicans,
who fought desperately; but finally
their trumpet sounded retreat, and
away went Santa Anna and the larger
portion Of his army as if Old Nick
himself was after them! No so. how
ever with General La Vega, and 5000
of his command, including tour other
Generals, all Of which surrendered,
and are now prisoners Of war in camp,
with all their arms, ammunition, &C.,
&c.
Gen. Santa Anna, in his retreat,
was so holly pursued by Col. Harvey,
who had command Of the 7th Infantry
and Mounted Rifles, that he was for
ced to leave his splendid carriage.
trunks, some $4,000 in silver, and
one of his cork legs. They are also in
camp and attract much attention, and
cause no little merriment. Our loss
in killed and wounded is severe. while
that of the enemy must be very great.
Among those killed and wounded on
cur side, regret TO mention the name
Of Gen. Shields, who fell mortally
wounded at an early hour in the day.
The victory, in short, is brilliant one,
and adds another bright page to the
annals of our country's history. |
have not time to write more all did
their duty nobly, and all share alike
in the glory Of the day.
Further Details of the Battle.