The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-24

equally expressive of appreciation of what bad been done
thing concerning certain that in the Pedre
gal and if SO, state what was the reply.
ASoon after this conversation General Scott inquired
what bayonets those that he in the Peega-at
he G d PGnbnG f 'y
Morgan regiment moving to the support OF CadwaladeT
Q-D0es witness know, from any circumstance at what
hour General Scott reached the field and So please state
the hou, oDs,er before clock in the afternoon or
quarter after 81 think quarter before s. and on the
arrival OF messenger from General Cadwalader with
that heavy rentocements were coming out from the city
Az Scott called TOR the tune Of Day when Go hitch
time he informed General Scott and Others W no were there
| returned from San Agustin General Pillow short
f before clock estimated that took me about half
ho9 TO eonanet Morgans regiment where did, and return
Odd witness deliver any order to troops relative to
crossing the Pedrega after General SCOTS arrival upon the
Al do MT recolect that did.
Cmloohng rom the mound You have spoken Of what
Ali the question what considered important
point should that the village hamlet of Ensado was
OF the first importance do not know that OF them
were strategic points.
The village occupied by our troops, and was
point at which reiniorcements could be inter-
copied and it was starting point from which the
enemy's works could be turned.
Q-Was witness as member of General Pillow, staff
of Enssdo By ctossmg the Pedrega If So witness viii
who along, besides General Pillow and staff, and
what prevented General Pillow from reaching the point in
question c-,- -, ,oL c, p:n.-
started his forces the hamlet oil EnsaldO with Mr.
Rains and myself MIR. Rains is abide camp On leav
TO give him. to which General Scott replied that he had
We then moved Off IN the direction OF the road that
and while that fell in with General TwIggs
Capt Mcclellan, Typographical Engineers, and Mr. Melon
Lieut. stevens Military Engineers and Lieut. Sykes, ID
Infantry, when ted the Pedegal in the direc
we a
alned with great violence was very dark After wander
1n hs s S Sos s
up another line OF march and While on that course we e
him tora guide and followed him great distance we 1o
lowed him. should Judge until towards IL q q, when
down several times he was lame; and he took seat
posed should there that night General Pillow then
@ and ne n Rams and ed of WITH
Pillow with the intention of crossing with him. After pro-
a nond Ne turned to wheIe we had lett the Others
when consultation it determined to etun to
where the had been LETT the edge OF the Pedfega
aWas the route uec across the Pedega abandoned as i'm
practcabie and what object decided the party to return
A-fhe idea of crossing the Pedregal was abandoned
because impossible 10 cross with the means at our
command. In returning, had gulder mark, by which
could direct coulse which appeared at times twas
the summit of the hill which General Pillow had lett on
parting with General Scott, that appeared at times either
lightning between showers don know which now
General scota Was it General Twggs or General Pillows!
Q.-Was witness in company with Generals Twiggs and
Pillow when they returned Y ss. Agus to report to
AMSn leaving the field | remarked to General Pillow,
that with his PERMISSION would remain where
came the Pedrega and General Pillow said he should
be absent but short and wished me to go with him
do nj think knew at that time what the object IN view
to San Agustin nor was informed Of until
snd a heard Genefa Pillow going
e. me Rse
present it determined to go to San Agusn as
have recollection OF it whatever
The Court then adjourned to meet at 80 clock next day.
TWENTY-FoU RTH D.aY-.4pra IL, 1913.
Capt HOOKER was recalled for the defence.
Q-Winess will state ii he knows whether q not Gen
the 18th August San Agustin after reporting to Gen.
scott- 50, what prevented his dong 80! .. ;oht
and prevented suppose by the orders he received from
to Gen. Pillow, YOu will remain here Tonight, or words
to that etfect-which order was repeated.
Witness does not recollect whether Gen. Pillow
expressed any determination to return to the field OF
operations that night. He expressed wish to do So
Odd witness hear conversation between Gen. Pillow
and Capt. Taylor the night of the 18th August!
Al was present at the c9nyeation which took place be-
thought that heard ali the conversations but as was ram
possey a snp hesd the It. Taylor
Gen Pillow how matters were looking ana my
that Gen. Pillow told capt Taylor tndt
in position than expected and that the attack
would have to be abandoned There was more
with regard to the enemy position ETC. zen a"igss
had something say, but have forgotten what II was
Odd Gen. Pillow at time on the 18TH or during the
night OF the 18TH to witness or to any one 10
him. any doubts of the success of the American arms that
night the following morning!
Al believe that enjoyed the full confidence of Gen.
Pillow all the that duty with him. from about
quarers- late at night with him almost the en-
tire time and confident that never heard him express
Unri nT Insnn
result of the attack upon Conreta remarked tins at
the for almost with whom had any CONVEX
saon myself included did entertain serious apprehensions
on the subject
Q-What was the comparative strength of the work in
front OF the San Antonio Garta !!
Al looked the works day that were lying at
Piedad-the 9Th 10Th and 1ltand perceived very distinctly
that they were extending and f s ases
there They had large number Of Reos 9h e e
grounds We're Hooded by artificial BY the ram the
Sheet of water much greater on the l man a on h .e s
coud see Int one or two pieces of artillery, but ecoec
ton generally not s ssp at At , wo could
more pieces in position and several pieces on the road which
the n takng n e at of officers held at
Piedad the lth So state what were the views Of MAJ
Gems Scott and Pillow reference to an early attack upon
the enemy the directions of San Antonio and Chapu
tepee .o. drrine tho creator mart of that conf
once. am confident from the views expressed by Gen. Scott
that he decidedly in favor OF attacking Chapuepec he
to the proper point OF attack; whether Pedad or Cnapute
L
berj evinced great desire for information than they
the subject they appeared to be anxious to know
what position would occupy in regard to the city and the
defence after possession OF either one OF
the points The difficulty appeared to be want of kn9w
of what behind those two positions Gen Pillow
suggested asked for information with regard to the clta
DEL other officers present inquired to the TACT and
suggested other difficulties the Chapuepec route Weth:
these suggestions thrown out to elicit information OF
not state but they inclined TO the impression
that they preferred the attack the Piedad They inclined
very slightly that impression; there was one oice Ilg
sent Of whose views could with more Genany"ch
Can't, Lee who preferred the attack on T!eudu;
Q.-What does witness mean by the Piedad works
Al mean the works at the San Antonio garta
QWhat reasons did Gen Scott adv ance In faVofoi the
attack on Chapultepec?
Ale said he would have more elbow room ana that ne
believed he would be by white flag from the city after
taking it. Gen Scott said that Huge with his batteries
could reduce Chapultepec in one day.
Q-Has witness any knowledge OF Cen Pillow views
in relation IN the Tacubaya amstlce before about
II INTO if So state whether Gen. Pillow views
We're in favor OF or opposed said armistee and oppGed
STATE # he reeoees the grounds of Gen Pillows Opposition
Al think about o'clock on the "a 0l ~
NC t trt in Information of official character In regard 10