Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-05-13


TwENTY-sEcoND DAY--APRIL 10, ls46.
Col. RILEY and asked to inform the Court
touching his position and on the 10Th Of August
the day of Coneras He said he on the battlefield,
waiting orders. Gen. Pillow rode up and gave him
three little orders-to little to the right, then little
to the left and, finally, advance Witness asked if this
last order known Gen. Twggs to whose division wit
ness belonged and answered yes Just at this time the
adutant general of Gen. Twggs rode up and repeated the
order, and witness put his command in motion. Saw
more Of Gen. Pillow that day.
In questions put by the Defence witness said he
had particular Instructions and knew nothing of any pa
He acted his discretion and responsibility The only
directions he had contained general order from head
quartes-fom the Commander-in-chef-w was read to
him in common with the regimenta commanders.
Lieut.. Col. Sarage soas stcorn for he defence.
O. Did witness hear the orders given by Maj. Gen. Pillow
on the 18th Of August to Gen. Cadwaader and if So state
what these orders were
front OF the enemys works observed group of officers
the side Of the hill nearest the enemy left my regiment and
approached them Gen Pillow among them, and think
Gen. Cadwaader conversation ensued between General
Pillow and the officers hm the particular words OF
which do think could present recall The Of
Col. Riley's march was pointed out by Gen. Pillow and
understood from this conversation that COL Riley was turn
the enemys left and gain his rear could not say whether
Gen. Pillow said that he had directed COL Riley do this,
that Col Riley had been directed to do it. Gen. Pillow
Immediately gave orders for the marching Of Gen. Cadwaa
brigade the support Of COL Riley and ina few minutes
| joined my regiment.
Question by Prosecution Did the witness chance to see or
know of any personal combat the 10th 20h of August
about any bateeds Of those days, between Maj Gen.
Pillow and any Mexican officer or soldier !
A. did know Of about the battlefield
Of the 18th and goth Of August last and further, never heard
Of one until months afterward.
I;eut. J. r. Benueh s,corn far the defence
From his evidence take only the account of Gen. Pill
lows wound, the rest being merely cumulative
in the stoming of Chapuepec, in the 18th infantry
The voguers, 9th, and 18th infantry formed inside Of
the walls Of Mono del Rey, under the orders Of Gen. Pillow
person. Gen Pillow led three regiments the advance
Chaputepec through the bottom about half way Of the
bottom land In consequence of its being muddy, he had
dsmount and march with the advance foot Near the
bottom of the hill he ordered charge small for6caon
on the side of the hill, some twenty yards up While about
half way to that charge he stepping rather jumping
mud hoe and had just arrived the opposite side
and myself jumped Immediately after him, and was
about TO lose my balance and while the act OF recovering
myself with my rghthand his left shoulder be struck
by canister shot, which shot struck limb tree broke
it ot and glanced and struck him. heard the ball hit him,
and discovered from the appearance OF his complexion and
face that he about to fall i slipped my hand from his
shoulders his back and prevented him from falling and
assisted him to the root of tree and, while he
moving toward the tree with my assistance and other
he spoke as loud he could and ordered the charge
still laid him the tree, and by this time some other Off
that had called came TO him, and he ordered
leave him and to my company fast pos
sible. -
TwENTY-THIRD DAY-APRL IL.
Capt HooKER called for the defence, and asked TO
state what he knew concerning the movements Of COL Nor
gans regiment the 10th, and who gave the order
A. Twas the bearer Of the order to COL Morgan with his
regiment forward after having joined Gen. Pill
low. Col. Morgan asked what route he should take re
n me nd Iyyl nut On
conducted his regiment through the corne until reach
ed the pedega far as could horseback when re-
turned to Gen Pillow Soon after was directed by General
Pillow meet Gen. Scott who said TO be close by,
coming up the road from San Augustn. descended the
hill turned the base slope Of the hill which General
Pillow standing, and little beyond that met General
Scott and informed him that had been by Gen. Pillow
10 conduct him 10 where Gen. Pillow standing that
was commanding point overlooking the field.
O. After the arrival Of Gen. Scott upon the mound, did
witness hear Gen. Pillow explain Gen Scot, the DISPOSE
ons and orders which ne made and what Gen. SCOTS
reply
A. Immediately ON Gen. SCOTS arrival Gen. Pillow re-
ported him the dispositions he had made Of his forces NY
impression that Gen. Pillow that time accounted for oil
his forces upon which Gen. Scott said, Capital capital
with gestures equally expressive Of appreciation Of what had
been done.
Q. Did witness deliver any orders to troops relative to
crossing the pedrega after General SCOTS arrival upon the
mound
A. don't recollec that did.
i1eu@ hupsE was eAhniueu, anu csuheu
Pillow had ordered COL Morgan hold his regiment in re-
serve.
TwESTY-FoURTH DAY-APRI l2.
Capt HooKER requested whether he knew that
Gen. Pillow intended return the battlefield the night
Of the 10Th August from San Augusn, after reporting ,oen.
Scott II so, what prevented his doing 50
A. know that Gen. Pillow intended return that night
and prevented suppose BY the orders he received from
Maj Gen. Scott TO remain in San Augusn. Gen Scott said
10 Gen. Pillow, You will remain here tonight" or words
10 that effect; which order was repeated
Witness does not recolleci whether Gen. Pillow expressed
any determination return the field Of operations night
He expressed wish to do
O. Did witness hear q conversation between Gen Pillow
and Capt. Taylor on the night Of the 10Th August
A. was present the conversation which took place be.
tween Gen. Pillow Gen. Twggs, and Captain Taylor.
thought that heard all the conversation but was rain
ing severely and there number taking cannot state
positively that heard the whole Of il. Capt Taylor asked
Gen. Pillow how matters looking and my impression s
that Gen. Pillow told Capt Taylor that he found The enemy
in stronger position than he expected and tina. the attack in
front would have 10 be abandoned. There CONVEX
saon with regard the enenys position, &c Gen. Twggs
had something to say butt have forgotten what was.
2. Did Gen. Pillow at any time the l9h, during the
night Of the 10TH express TO Witness TO any known 10
him. any doubts Of the Of the American that night
or the following morning
A. believe that enjoyed the full confidence Of General
Pillow all the time that was duty with him From about
o'clock the 10Th until parted with him at Gen. SCOTS
quarers-itw late nightI with him almost the en-
tire time and confident that never heard him express
of vv,h ,h. ,,l,s