Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-08-30
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LIE f. OF GEN. SCOTT.
SCOTT GRANTS AN ARMIyTrcE.

leo, and by his subsequent decisive victories
ut Contreras and Churubusco. had displayed
all the qualities Of gallant officer and great
military commander. He had opened the way
to- tho city, and could have entered il, word m
hand, on the evening Of the victory on the
bloody field of Churubusco. But he now cx-
hibited all the noble qualities Of generous
and rnagnani nous mind. He rcfrained from
pursuing the manifest advantages he had gain.
ed, and granted an rnstice to tho enemy
lie desired TO save the further cffusion of
blood, and the city from rho horrors Of assault.
Santa Anna, however, with characteristic
perfdy, only nude uso of Gen. SCOTS for-
bearance to strengthen tho defences of the
city. and to arouse the people 10 arms.
On the 9th of September. Gen. Scott. having
failed in his humane efforts TO prevent the
further waste Of life, gave notice that tho ar.
mis,ice " oud terminate on tho following day,
and made preparations to attack tho city.
BATTLE OF MoLINo DEL RgY
Santa Anna had now stationed himself with
his remaining forces on the outskirts Of the
city, at or near the hill of Chapultepec. This
hill was very strongly fortified. and comman
DEED the city, as well as several of its princi-
pal approaches. Its sides were craggy and
precipitous, excepting the ascent from the city
On It's summit stood stone fortress Of i'm.
mense size and strength called the castle. At
it's foot wero strong delences. Among them
was the king MilL (Molino del Rey.) large
stone building. with thick and high walls, and
towers at tho ends. About 400 yards distant,
stood another thick walled stone building. call
cd tho Casa dc Mata- Strongly posted at
and about these two points, and between them,
lay the army of Santa Anna, $4,000 strong
General Scott discerning that the kings Mill'
was employed as a foundry for the purpose of
casting cannon. to be used IN The defence OF the
city. deerminedto attack and destroy ii. and
break up the enemy's position preparatory to
the storming ofChapultepec. Tho assault was
entrusted to General Worth. who accomplish
ed it in the most gallant manner on the 9th Of
September but not without frightful lose
The position at the Kings Mill and Coss ds
Mata were defended with obstinate bravery,
and only yielded at length to the desperate
valor Of our troops, who poured in under hid
eous tempest Of bullets and sulp phur, and car
ried the works.
The victory, glorious us it was was purchas-
ed at ruinous sacrifice. II was next to Lun-
dy's Lane. one of the bloodiest battles record
ed in American history. Nearly one.fourth of
Worth's whole corps We're either killed or
wounded, The American force engaged was
3.447, to $4,000 Of the enemy The Anori-
cans lost of their devoted band, in killed and
wounded. 1877.
Having accomplished his purpose. General
Scott withdrew his troops to their quarters.
and prepared to finish the reduction of the city
by the capture of Chapultepec, the site Of the
ancient palaces OF tho Mexican monarchs.
COMMANDMENT 81 sToRMING OF CHAPULTEPEc.
On the morning of the 18th Of September.
General Scott having placed his heavy bate
ries, opened them upon the castle that crowned
the summit of the hill of Chapultepec, whittier
the enemy had retreated, and where he was
now posted in full force. With the capture Of
this strong and commanding position, the city
was destined to fall. The entire day was oc-
cupied in tremendous cannonade on both
sides. The spectacle was fearful. Our heavy
ordnance Numbered their point blank shot
through tho walls OF tho castle with amazing
force and precision. The mortars and howit-
zers belched their destructive missiles upon all
parts of tho fortress Bombs burst in fury
within the works. Every shell tore up the
ramparts The fire OF the enemy was scarcely
less furious. Night closed the scene Early
in the day ofthe 14th, the signal for an assault
by two detachments already detailed for the
service, was given, and our brave troops NOV
ed forward to the attack. The stony and pre-
ciptous acclivties were but slowly mounted,
yet the advance of the columns was unwaver.
ing, though made under the hottest discharge
of cannon and musketry. The first rcdout
was carried amid loud acclammations
Pressing steadily on, our troops overcame the
most determined resistance, dislodged the enc.
my at every point, and swept up the hill with
prodigious energy, in the face Of a desolatng
fire., Surrounding the castle on its crest. was
deep ditch, and stone walls 12 to Is feet
in height. Scaling-ladders were planted, and
over these formidable ramparts. under sheet
of fame. our men poured with fierce intrepid.
ty, filling the castle and overwhelming its de-
tenders. who steadily and fercely resisted to
the last The stars and stripes were flung out
from its huge walls, while long continued
shouts and cheers announced its fall, and the
entrance Of the American army into the regal
Halls Of the Montezuma. In the language of
General Scott "No scene could have been