Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1852-09-17

pee the last of that series of gallant achievements
which gave to the American army, under General
Scott, the possession of the city of Mexico,
complished. A brief recapitulation these events
will not be out of place here and not interesting to
| our readers: -s..,r...sa,r u1a7afI
"On the morning of the 18th of September, Gen.
Scott having placed his heavy batteries, opened
them upon the castle that crowned the summit of
the hill of Chepultepec, whittier the enemy had
| retreated and where he was now posted in full
| force. With the capture OF his strong and COM
mandng position, the city was destined to fall.
The entire day was occupied in a tremendous
full. Our heavy ord nance Numbered their point
blank shot through the walls of the castle with
amazing forcce and precision. The mortnrs and
howtzers belched their destructive missiles upon
all parts Of the fortress Bombs hurst in fury with
in the works, every shell tore up the remparts.
The fire of the enemy was scarcely less furious
Night closed the scene. Early in the day of the
18TH the signal for assault, by two detac hments
already detailed FIR the service, was given, and
our brave troops moved forward to the attack.
The stony and precipitious activities were but
slowly mounted; yet the advance Of the columns
was unwavering, though made under the hottest
discharge of cannon and musketery. The first re-
doubt was carried amid loud acclamations. Pres
sing steadily on, our troops oyercame the most
determined resistance, dislodged the enemy at
every point and swept up the hill with prodigious
energy, in the face OF desolating fire. Surround
ing the castle, on his crest, was a deep ditch and
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ders were planted, and over these formidable ram
parts, under sheet of flame, our men poured with
fierce intrepidity, filing the castle and over
whelming its dc fenSers, who steadily and fercely
resisted 10 the last. The stars and stripes were
flung out from its huge walls, while long con-
tinued shouts and cheers announced its fall and
the entrance of the American army into the regal
halls of the Montezumas. In the language of Gen.
Scott, emo scene could have been more animating
and glorious.' Yet was the victory dearly pur-
chased by further loss from our gallant corps, of
300 killed and wounded.
'tThe same shouts that rent the air carried con-
sternation to the enemy and announced the inn
pending fall Of the city below. General Scott had
arrived the walls of the castle just as it had been
carried, and after glance atthe position OF things
determined at once to advance by two routes into
the city. The columns of Quitman and Worth
were ordered to move forward in separate detach-
ments.. Worths division became engaged in a
street fight in the suburbs, but forced its way and
took up its quarters close upon the city. Quitman
advanced still further another road, and after
some hard fighting encamped within the gates. On
the whole of this eyentful and glorious day. Scott
had displayed wonderful activity and had been at
all points where he could best give directions,
animate the troops, share in the conflicts of his
brave comrades. In every place, he exhibited the
coolest self-command, united with the greatest
vigilance and ardor. And now, as heretofore, in
| all the movements by which Mexico had at length
fallen into his grasp, he manifested prudential
care, q sagacious foresight, an uncomfortable
heroism, as well as the highest military genius.
"During the night, Santa Anna, finding further