The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-05


Q-How far was the witness from the person o
Maj Gen. Pillow about the time the many shot
were fired9
Alive or ten steps, l suppose-very close t.
him.
Q-What does the witness know about the loost
saddle horse which Gen Pillow ordered to b.
| caught!
! Al can't say whose horse it was; it was like
one of the horses the Mexican officers were on
| was under the impression it was one. as 1t was 6
tolerably fine saddle, such as only officers ride IL
this country
Q-Whiie Mai. Gen. Pillow and witness WERE
together, We're they both on foot or on horseback
part of the time foot and part of the time OF
| horseback?
| Al was on foot when l first met Gen. Pillow
who was on foot also; went from the first bridge
| beyond the bridge head, to where Col. Duncan's
| battery was, where he had horse that had been
| loaned to him during the morning, and he loaned
him to me to take care Of him. went from Col
| Duncan's battery to the church Col. Duncan was
| one with other officers observing the enemy; Col
Andrews regiment was lying there out of range Of
the fire. The next time | saw Cen Pillow he was
on horseback, Think am pretty certain of it.
Q.-Was the firing the witness heard at the time,
towards the Mexican officers, from muskets, rifles
| or pistols!
Al supposed, at the time, they were musket
shots, from the loudness of the reports did not
recognize any pistol OF rifle shots among them,
| though cannot swear both were not fired.
Q.-How was Maj. Gen. Pillow armed at the
| time had he musket, rifle, or carbne
| Ale had not carbine or musket he had,
| think, belt pistols, holsters, and sword; | did
not pay any attention to the arms of Gen. Pillow.
! Odd the witness see any person fall from the
| loose saddle-horse he has spoken of!
| A.-No, did not; the corn was very high, and
hid the person the horse appeared to wounded
| Isuppose the rider did fall
Q.-Tell as far as witness knows, who caught
! the horse, ad what became of him.
Al can't say who caught him; a soldier-a
person in the garb of soldier. Gen. Pillow Or
dered him to keep the horse for him, l think,
though am not certain. | don't know what be-
came of the horse after that time.
Q.-After the three Mexican officers went into
the con-feld, could they be plainly distinguished
from the position where Gen. Pillow was!
Al think not. after they went in as they were
going they could be plainly seen | saw them sew
eral times after they went in.
Q.-Was the firing, the witness has spoken of,
before the Mexican officers went into the comfeld
or after they went in!
A.-As they went in, and after they got in, both
| heard good many shots.
Q.-HoW far the men who fired at the
Mexican officers from the witness at the time
A.-There were several round about where we
stood, and some farther off: could not tell the
distance.
Q.-Who was nearest to Major General Pillow:
the menswho fired at the Mexican officers. or the
witness
Al was as near, or nearer, than any body else
did not see any one around Gen. Pillow fire.
@. by Detence-What is the present occupation
of the witness, and what has been his employment
since the army entered this city, and what was it
on the Goth of August!
Al have no occupation at present; was a
member of Capt. McKinstrys Company on the
Goth of August last, though was not with it on
that day. have had no occupation in particular,
since the army entered this city.
loa -,
ing the army, and what has been his occupation,
means of support, livelihood, or subsistence, since
he has been with it,
ha o R been With the since few days after
Louisiana Volunteers; since that time have been
erS store in Gamargo, when Gen Pillow there have
done pretty much as peased-done anything wanted
been sambe O ehe M IN the
employment of Others or for himself?
ton, but have objection do So never was in the
employment of any person Of that character have my
in Mexico. have been interested in gambling establish
have been in this Republic and never beoe was in Pue
oa nor 0 the last o4T months have been interested in
every day, when have the money.
Q-snce have been in this Valley have you had any
means OF support otherhan your interest in gambling banks
or IN PLAYING against them So state what those
AT state that have not
Q-Where did witness first fall in with Gen. Pillow the
Al fell in with him the right of the road looking to
The going t p Daneans
know that he was one OF his staff, however
Glow long did Gen: PioW stay at that place?
Duncan was Gen. Pillow gave me the horse
Q-What sort of horse was Gen Pillow riding and what
sort Of horse did Gen. Pillow lend you Dragon
Alt American horse Gen. Pillow was riding and
very fine one too He loaned Mexican horse with
WHOM S Saye the horse when he told he had loaned him
He pGw In e Gae 6po f
in this city He claimed the horse from about dark that
9What the color of the horse Cen Pillow riding?
A-lhaye very little knowledge ofhorses-I say.
QW'ness Just said that he went to Dupcans battery
while they foot with Gen Pillow Was the battery
in the road engaged firing the fort if not where
yards from where his battery placed to fire the con.
vent. cannot the precise distance; behind few mud
the ote SAN An as and one
aHM a ons sa as yon @ s T @ he church
where Colonel Duncan was before the battery commenced
Al can't how long. When got to the church. Col
Duncan was on top of it, He sent for by Gen. Pillow,
it. lie some few minutes after came down and reuTned to
h battery; and had two pieces drawn out in front of the
front Of the bridge head One Of those pieces 6rounder
ep Other h0 u knGM that both
and made some very pretty shots He fired twenty rounds,
more OF less and white flag was displayed from the convent
9-Wtness has stated that about the time Major General
ed and that the witness much excited. Was his
enton particularly attracted to Major General Pillow that
time =! Ii so, from what circumstances
Al don't believe stated was much excited when
was with Gen: Pillow at the bridge head referred TO the
time before, while the battle going on. was elaed at
our having whipped the Mexicans in very hard fought
battle, and thought at the time, very doubtful one
When we were at the bridge head the battle almost
over Ny attention was directed to Gen Pillow by wait
enemy; wished to follow him, as did.
Q-W illness has said he good many shot fired and
hat loose horse with saddle and bdle towards Gen
Phow who ordered him to be caught. Does the witness
mean to swear that Gen Pillow did fire of those shots?
Al do not mean to that he did not shoot him.
t Is my impression that he did not, but don't mean to
wear it.
Capt LEE. Engineer recalled. No question put. rSome
conversation ensued between the parties the subject of
and the Court decided that Cen Scott should
cate IN paper what he called side issues and the Court
would decide if he would be allowed to follow them.I
Court then adjourned to morrow at 8 A. M
NOVEL ADvERTIsEMENT.-We copy the follow
ng from the NY. Tribune of the 22d ult:
BEHOLD He CoMETH WITH CLOUDS, and every eve |
hall see him Jesus is the Coming One, and the Judgment
emit Of I'D IN rula |