Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

tery-established the night previous. under
cover of a rise of groQnd-be1ore me lhiahtfy
sent down to the northeast side OF the town
became closely and hotly engaged the bate
ries of that division were sent down, ana we
acere then ordered to support the attack. LeaV-
ing the Kentucky regiment to support the
mortar and howitzer battery, the General rap
idly put in march, by flank movement, the
other three regiments, moving Tor some one
and a half or two miles under heavy nre OF
round shot As further ordered, the Ohio re-
giment was detached from Qultman's brigade,
and led by the General lat this time accompa-
MED by Gen. Taylor) into the town. Quitman
carried his brigade directly on the battery hrst
attacked, and gaf1antly carried it. Before this,
| however, as we entered the suburbs, the Chief
engineer came up and advised us TO withdraw,
as the object of the attack had failed; and II
we moved on, we must meet with great loss
The General was loath to fall back without
consulting with Gen. Taylor, which he did DO
The General being but short distance OIL
| AS we were Withdrawing, news came that
Quitman had carried the battery, and Gen.
Butler led the Ohio regiment back TO the town
at different point In the street we became
exposed to line of batteries on the opposite
side of small stream, and also from tete de
pont (bridge-head) which enfiladed US. Our
men fell rapidly as we moved up the street to
get position to charge the battery across the
stream. Coming to cross street, the Gener-
al reconnotred the position. and, determining
to charge from that point, sent me back short
distance to stop the firing, and advance the re-
giment with the bayonet. / had just left him,
when he was struck in the leg, being on foot,
> and was obliged to leave the field"
t con entering the town. the General and his
| bot1 of Ch
musket rage. He had to make his reconn0ls-
sances under heavy fire. This he did unfinch-
ingly, and by exposing his person-on one &C.
casion passing through large gateway into a
e yard, which was entire y open to the enemy.
: When he was wounded, at the intersection of
S the two streets, he was exposed to Cross-tire
: of musketry and grape
! ''In battle the Generals bearing was truly
f that of soldier; ana those under him felt
: the influence of his presence. He had the en-
r tire confidence of his men,"
). The narrative of Major Thomas continues
$ When Gen. Taylor wen on his expedition
# to Victoria, in December, he placed Gen. But
= Ter in command of the troops ltf on the Rio
i Grande, and at the stations from the river on
d to SaltIIo--W orths small division of regulars
1t being at the latter place. Gen. WooPs col
If umn had by this time reached Parras, one hun
IT dred or more miles west of Saltillo. Gen But
d Ter had so far recovered from his wound as tc
1t walk a little and take exercise on horseback
IF though with pain to his limb. One nigh
o (about the 10Th December) an express came
i from Gen Worth at Saltillo, stating that The
20 Mexican forces were advancing in large nun
is bers from San Luis de Potosi, and that he eX
70 pected to he attacked in two days His divi
l. sion, all told, did not exceed 500 men, if 81
ho bod
lie General remained up during the balance of thu
20 night, sent off the necessary couriers TO thu
y rear for reinforcements, and had the 1st Ken
re lucky and the 1st Ohio foot, then encampet
l. three miles from town, IN the pace by day
n light and these two regiments, with Web
A ster's battery, were encamped that night tel
is miles on the road to SaltiIIo. This prompt
ness enabled the General to make his secon
he days march of twenty-five miles in good sea
st son, and to hold the celebrated pass of Lo
:" Muertos, and check the enemy should hav
re attacked Gen. Worth on that day and oblige
he him to avacuate the town. Whilst on tn
st next and last days march, the General re
S ceived notice that the reported advance of tn
IN enemy was untrue. Arriving at the camp
g, ground, the General suffered intense pain fro1
his wound, and slept not during the night
OF This Journey, over rugged, mountainou
n the country for twenty miles in advance O
&c SaltiIlo caused the great increase of pain nov
of eXperienced.''
II, The Majors account then goes on to relat
H. Gen Buffers proceedings while in comman
w of all the forces after the junction of General
It's Worth and Wool-hs dispositions to meet tn
ne threatened attack of Santa Anna-the defen
re ces created by him at SaItiIo, and used du
e, ring the attack at Buena Vista in dispersin
us Minon's forces-his just treatment of the pee
us pie of SaltlIo, with the prudent and efectus
ly precausions taken to make them passive in tn
o. event of Santa Annals approach. 1t conclude
ms by stating that all approximations of Santa Al
by mas advance subsiding, Gen. Butler returne
ot- to meet Gen. Taylor at Monterey to repo
10, the condition of AFFAIRS and the latter, havin
er taken the command at SaItiilo, ira smitted
1t leave of absence to Gen. Butler, to afford OF
by portunity for the cure of his wound
us This paper affords evidence of the kind fee
at ing which subsisted between the two genera
d. during the campaign and this sentiment wa
strongly evinced by Gen Butler, on his a
th rival in Washington, where he spoke in II
he most exalted terms of the leader under who
IS he served.
m In person, Gen. Butler is tall straight, ar
OF handsomely formed exceedingly active al
t'N dlcdI his LllleH Is llNlIiIlS Ildllne
O. graceful-his gait and air miitary-hs cour
Tor tenance frank and peasing-the outline of h
o. features of the aquiine cast, thin and points
ar in expression-the general contour Of his he5
IN is Roman.
lr. The character of Gen. Butler in private Ii
he is in fine keeping with that exhibited in h
d. public career. In the domestic circle, car
US kindness, ass!duous activity in anticipating Il
Ids wants of all around hm-readness to fores
he his own qualifications to crafty others, ha,
on become habits growing out of his affection
he His love makes perpetual sunshine at h
ng home. Among his neighbors, hberality, aft
an biIity, and active sympathy, mark his soci
intercourse, and unbending integrity and ju
ior tice all his dealings. His home is one of u
Sc. pretending simplicity. 1t is loo much the hat
Is, in Kentucky, with stern and fierce men, to ca
IN ry their personal and political ends with big
in hand. Gen Butler, with all the masculil
he strength, courage, and reputation, to give su
~ cess to attempts of this Sort never evinced Il
Sc slightest disposition to indulge the powe
nd whilst his well known frmness always TO
are babe such attempts on him. His life has be-
H. one of peace with all men, except the enemi
ar of his country.
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