The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-07-28

Of brilliant feats Of arms, hoisted on the
morning Of the 18th OF Sept the American
flag on the National Palace. Among them
were the battles Of Molino del Rey on the
9th, and Of Chepultepec on the 18th, 18th,
and 18th. General Pierce was engaged
in battle with the enemy on the 9th at the
foot OF Chepultepec. Here he did efficient
service, and was present when danger was
10 be met. As he was going over the field,
when bullets were flying about him. Gen.
eral Worth called him from it with the re.
mark that he was rash. In this battle. J.
H. Worland, an officer Of the army, writes
(1847) that the New England regiment
was ordered TO take off the dead and
wounded and cover the withdrawal Of the
troops from the field. The duty assigned
was an honorable one and was worthily
performed. General Pierce led portion
Of his brigade before the blazing fire Of the
enemy's cannon with degree Of courage
and daring which has been spoken Of with
admiration. He narrowly escaped with
his life; several times the six Founders
ranging within few inches of him and
ploughing the ground by the side Of his
horse. He continued waving his sword
and encouraging his troops TIL the duty
assigned was performed The cry wa.,
Come on, brave New England boys!"
The same gentleman wrote the lines
containing notices Of the New England
officers in the army. or Gen. Pierce he
writes:
"Brsak New England's lion spirit!
No-not while Pierce can plunge his steed,
Amid the cannon blazing near il,
Wave his bright sword and onward lead "
The last great battle was the s,orming
Of ChepultePec; this took place on the 18th.
Gen. Pierce on this day was confded by
illness 10 his bed. ii regret" says the
brave General Pillow. ",hat was deprived
Of the services Of my brave, talented, and
accomplished Brigadier General Pierce,
who was confined TO a sick bed"
Such is the uniform tsstimoy OF his
brother officers TO the bravery and ef1icien.
cy Of General Pierce. Nor is this all
The men under his command idolized him.
Alter he had led them on in triumph, and
the hour Of battle had passed, and the
camp was wrapped in the mantle Of night.
his kind-heartedness prompted HIM to wind
his way unattended along the line of tents,
where were to be seen the paid cheeks
and exhausted frames Of the wounded sol.
diers. He heard their last diving words.
he received their last requests. and expen.
ded his last shilling to procure those com.
forts that otherwise they could not obtain.
Il was such Offices as these. which were
habitual with him, tina, won the love of the
soldiers.
In December. after il was ascertained
that there would be no more fighting, Gen.
Pierce left Mexico for home. He left the
service with the respect. regret, and adm.
ration Of all. IL am sorry he is going"
writes an officer. "as don't know Of a
man who would do better for the men nn.
der his command. or one that the soldiers
would like so WE'LL" Another writes: TO
my great surprise, find that Gen. Pierce
will leave to morrow with the train for Vera
Cruiz. lie has borne himself with great
honor and usefulness as general officer
II is said OF him here that. after the terri.
be battles of the valley Of Mexico. he Wis.
tied the wounded and dying soldiers. and
with an untiring vigilance and open hand
without stint or measure to
the alleviation of their suff+rings. We all
regret. especially those of US from New
England. his purpose TO retire from the
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