The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-07

of the enemy. In the rencouner with the enemy at the
Dagge, Lieut. Davis and Sergeant Major Brush Of the
Texas rangers. For some time they held entrance
against force OF times their number In charge
upon the enemy which succeeded Lieut. Davis twice
severely wounded. Dr. Ford and Lieut. Walker, will
be seen by the reports OF their immediate commanders
entitled to consideration.
Lieut. Alexander Hays, 9Th infantry A. A. A. G.. needed
this occasion to sgnaze his bravery cooness and de-
votion his duties His behavior in every emergency
artes first under my eye. galanry calling upon the
follow him. and killed several OF the enemy
est manner TO the notice OF the major general command
ing and to the department.
cessant firing fire accidentally comnu ncaed 10 the
matched ROOT of one Of the houses and which finally spread
over large portion of the town.
Leaving Sequaepan on the morning of the 18th, re-
Respectfully submitted
Brigader General
To Major L. Thomas Assist Adt General city Mexico
| Report Of Col. Hays.
| CRY MEXICO March l, l84S
SIR herewith transmit report of the details of the
ton between the troops under command and the forces
OF Padre Jarauta u the action which took place at Sc
After march during the night of the 24h our
about sunrise the morning of the 18th February We
cautiously approached point where we had command
ing OF the and being quite of the pres
OF the enemy, fell back in front until could
he brought into column From the very mountainous
route by single mule PATH we were compelled to APP
under Maj Polk, was in the rear. My special command
mounted rangers numbering about 25o that of Maj
Polk OF two companies OF dragons and company of ri
lies, numbering about $50 men--ln all, near $50 men.
So my command came up into column, active
charge made into the The column headed
Wards the centre Of The we We're peotedy salu
led by voley of musketry discharged us from
force, probably 81 60 strong, which
moment entirely concealed from our view immediately
engage this orce while proceeded forward TO the main
plaza TO make further observation Of the snsmy Adiaant
sst in dsodsng this force which first assaulted us from
force OF Maj Tfusit catered the barracks. in the face Of
warm fire from the enemy and after desperate resist
fifteen, woundng 10 IL, and taking about 20
prisoners.
discovered street, the left thereof strong
deach of the enemy lancers and Infantry, coming
instantly divided my force, taking the principal part
with the direction OF these barracks and at The
moment, Gen. Lane, with some Is or 10 men, charged
straight forward attack another detachment OF the force
of the enemy, which Gen Lane discovered in Quartet in
With my Immediate force attacked those of the enemy
which had shown themselves on the left Alter firing at
us from within and without the walls running and mixed
fight took place which was continued so long as the enemy
The result of this conflict loss to the Of about
With all possible despatch returned to the plaza and
there met by Adutant General Alexander Hays who
informed that Gen Lane, with his all force, hot
y engaged superior numbers Of the enemy Hearing.
ALSO pid firing the direction of Gen Lane, with
all haste, despatched Captain Daggett with small com
mand that point where they arrived in time assist
completing total rout of the party of the enemy thus
gagged AT this point the enemy fought with determine
and firing from behind every object thai seemed afford
him conceamen and protection but the unfiinching
eria of that command invincble and about thirty OF
the enemy here killed Captain Daggett deserves the
highest for his conduct on that occasion
The relative position of parties fobds remark upon
the gallant bearing OF Gen Lane in this dangerous and
While in pursuit of some scattered and fugitive Mexicans
towards the angle of the town, met by MAJOR
Polk and portion of his command, who had been previ
occupied the intercepon of those of the enemy who
came in their way or were 10 be found.
s p on s VI gaia IN s
large church. which roned the main plaza We immedi-
stely directed our course to the churc and
rived there found portion of Major Folks command
had already been thee but that Jaraua had, very lew
minutes before their arrival, effected his preciPate es-
treatment he wisely dreaded In the vicinity OF the
church quite number of the enemy were killed in en-
deavorng o effect their escape
Every Officer and man of my command entitled to the
praise for the manner in which they endured and
performed fatigung Journey by day and by night
and for the ninchng courage displayed during the seve
raj conflicts OF the day Major Trnett and Adutant Ford
deserve grea credit Tor the in which they defeated
unequal force with so small number, In The chosen
The force of Jaau,a amounted to four hundred and fifty
men-four hundred of whom lnnces, and fifty were
infantry. -
Padre Martinez second in command Jarauta together
officers less distinction, killed by the
whom commanded in the kirnish the lett OF the
plaza. ,
eds severely and slightly Their names follows,
severely Lieut. Harris Davis !aeob Horn and Thorn
The loss of the enemy in these several positions, was
about 100 killed
Immediately under the supervision of Major Polk will be
circumstaniiay reported by him. All OF which respect
JOHN c. HAYS, Col. T. r,