New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-03-09

When We consider ali things this WIS one or he most
sarpy contested actions that be found record
nd from The General -in-chief down 10 the ham
lest private, who stood ii the last has autrft with
shich to reproach himself We may pity the weakness
If towards who fed from ranks but let content
ou iVes with despsng them Those who stood firmly at
th5 posts, say with the French hero Of the white
pplae that we have lost all but honor fa thank God
wehave not only saved but augmented Wcare checked
hut mote ishnartenede down bnt destroyed
The blood Of nsted comrades calls from their graves
for Vengeance-that voice shall be obeyed The barbara
ans who desecrate the dead shall perish the God ef
ustee must forget the attributes for which the sword is
worn. 3s7BT
beg leave to commend all the brave officers to whom
have made refere in the foregoing report to your
peeia consideration and you that any reconi
ton of their merits which you may be pleased to besto
will be well deserved The brevet which you conferred
IN the field Of battle upon Colonel Wheat Major Howell
and three Of the artillery alike lust to them
and worthy Of appreciation Of gallant deeds per-
formed in your own immediate presence In addition TO
the officers and men under my immediate personal com
mand take the liberty Of naming four Of your ss
Messrs. Ieut-COlo Gonzales, Major saes Captain
stockmaD and Captain Guerra whose conduct entitled
to particular appreciation.
s proper to remark here that with the exception Of
Major Roundtrees battalion the residue Of force
military discipline organization They hastily
collected together. and hardly knew their ecers
Some twenty thirty of Major McEane's company
under Captain Me3ra had seen service uffndependenf
Of them. the rest were perfectly troops may have
omitted to mention the names of some Of my men whose
conduct deserving of notice. but have it is acct
dental and shall deeply regret any injustice that may
by this means happen to be done Very respectfully
0beuient SERVANT OVID i. JOHNSON.
Colonel and Brevet Brig Gen
To Major McMicken Adi.-sEe Liberatipg Army,
BROWNSVILLE, Texas Feb IS. 1852
Dear GereraPsaring that Gen Johnson would not do
himself justice In the report he viii make of the battle Of
csmargo wish 10 remind you Of the many eyIeuces he
gave us Of his Teas personal courageeadnR where tho
lire was hottest being himself wounded the time cheer
ing the men with his stertosian voice. which NV oid
tweve could hartfy drown: and shall always believe
that but for your appearance with Gen johnson and Ma
jcr McMcken my piece would have been taken by the
rsrp WHEY l.
rove the enemy to most handsomely and gave me the
opportunity to give them farewell shot Capt Adams
rendered most eicsnt aid in the of need Major
Howell Capt Miller Liarts Craig and Bsrtei deserve,
ach Of them the promotion gave theE. Priya,es
Thomson and Lackeg commend to your care they are
both gallant young men Both were wounded same
iine that myself wounded--it by premature
discharge IF the piece ranging the fsaSe and
Thomson. 10, mipy whes grape 4 truck
he porre and Of the sparks coming contact With
:he printing caused the explosion, burning Thomson
Lackey. and myself very badly
Hoping soon again to commence frineu remain r..
\ spectfuIly, your friend
9; R. WHEAr, Cox and Bres't Brig General
| To Gen. Carvajai.