The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-17

sharp shooters After having cut half way through 10
the main plaza, We howitssFs, commanded By cip,a
the rihes-aDd Of these two gallant oncers mucn
praise cannot be awarded for ner daring bravery and
GOODNESS N dachargs Of their duty. History has no.
parallel. 1hey nred o successful shot into an ADOBE
building, where large number Of the enemy were rest
ing securely behind barcades On the smoke Gle wing
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gallant soldiers took possession Of the building, where
they were charged upon twice by the enemy Captain
right. The rifles then within seventy i've yards Of
the main paza, when the gallant SWartz and Karen
enemy were in large force Immediately In their front
the Commander in Chief having received Information
that large portion Of The force as Aassaya had gone 70
aid IN taking Granada where tho most Of our ammunon
no sS sesss from our ana 1sn.d.
After marching all night the glorious sun Of tho lStn Of
October rose in beauty and spendorshe anniversary Of
kris OF the city We were received by heavy fire from
he enemy but with shout and yell We rushed on the
city q Granad., which was again, on the same day.
or the officers and competing the rifles they did
their duty well, and would be mocksry 70 try and give
officer more praise than another. They were ell vii
ling TO sacrifice their lives If necessary, for the cause
they are engaged in.
detachment OF rangers against body Of lancers
The enemy repulsed, and the following from his re
port will show how he ard his men were engaged until
they had fought their way 10 peace
The soldiers Of my command advanced and received
the fire of the enemy cooy, returning with effect. Ar
road and retired apparently satisfied Major Caycee
field officer OF the day, advanced with and showet a. he
invariably does, great cooness and nrmness.
After the enemy rereated, returned TO the Plaza st.
Sebastian when received orders TO support Capt Dreux
Second Infantry, and Capt. Green Of my command, who
NV srrva Ia cspt. Dreux had one private rsd and
Capt Green several wounded We were attacked In this
place In front and the e but repalsed them several
cannot speak high OF the iuct Of both
officers and men engaged here they exhibited the great
About O'Clock Cen Hornsby, with one company Of
First Infantry, joined us, and shortly after this We re-
ceved orders from your Exceency to fall back on the
lmmt datey on arrival Capt Green was ordered 10
assat Colonel Sanders where he remained until orders
gwen to on the pa.. ~ sSsnc.
Granada was in the rear OF First nea and van OF second
Infantry.
the Jaltebs church, with one piece OF cannon,
slight confusion occurred In the troops who preceded
Mncn av,aec my
of the entire Command at which time We received orders
charge the cannon having succeeded in which, and
or Csycee by order Of Gen Hornsby) remained at this
point with the balance Of my battalion, to guard the dis
mounted howtzer.
From this place my small command advanced rapidly,
and turning the left street from the plaza stormed
the corner back Of the Lone STAR where We killed mum.
this charge, was wounded in the thigh.
We then proceeded under hot DIRE to the guardhouye,
when Major Potter gave up his command 70 me. We
fred from this point twice into your Excellen
cy quarters and into the house occupied BY Capt.
Morris then charged the latter place. men calamity
carrying IT, This was the last place believe the enemy
am happy 10 state that no casualties occurred in nay
battalion during this lsat battle.
Major Caycee will give you separate account OF his
proceedings with the remainder OF the battalion.
The command Of Col. Allen was divided near the jail.
church The following extract from the report made
by Major Csycee shows the way which the enemy
handled by This gallant officer and his men
In compliance with An order given By Brisadier Gene
raj Horn6by led battalion towards the grand plaza,
until opposite ruins OF Mercedes church, ct which
point order to dverge to the north and dts
pype The wan immediately IN the rear Of the building
cuped by the Surgeon General. Having succeeded In
crossing the street. hough under the most CALLING nre
minutes suced 70 accomplish the dislodgement and
then indeed began the work Of death the enemy flying
every dxecton receiving death at the hands OF
m.,nsd 70 oppose M ordered march at auicf time 70
tie plaza and arrived Just ~ the last OF the panic srck
foe seeking in fight that safety which their vsunt
ed vAor could not secure them In regard TO the cor
duct OF the troops must say to your Excelency, that
my Lie have seen men more cool or gallant 10
their actions than the little party which commanded
In tie report OF the actions Of the Second Light Infantry
Col. Mcintosh says;-
here mention the Of Capt Robert . of the Fan
gers Tor the fearless manner In which he exposed him
sell 10 Inc cnemys Hre
Il Was sosn dis ovcrea that We were 10 danger from
the shell thrown from bowitzers which caused
order TO be given for TO f. back TO the small plaza
stationed II different points and held ~ reserve. Com
pany r. under Capt. j. Dfeux, was then thrown out
ns s 70 Keep the enemy IRON %sIDE any move 2.
way through the centre street leading 70 the grand plaza
He afterwards reinforced by Capt Green o. the Sc
cond rites These two officers deserve great credit for
The bravery they displayed Exposed they were they
fought Their way nearly 10 the northeast corner OF the
plaza and held their position under hot fire unt they
called of Jus; before dark. regret to inform you
thai Lieut. Henry I. Sherman, OF company T., was se
verey wounded whilst calamity secondlng the efforts OF
durtDe be day and performed taer duty 10 my entire
satsfacton Al dark my battalion was posted on the
two streets leading into the plaza ana occupied po
siton in which they could do good service through
the night in case the enemy medtated anything in the
onens.ve Thus We remained until the order reached us
beg respectfully 10 state that that portion o. nv bal
talon ordered to remain inactive throughout the day
pressed gea, esgerne 70 be led INTO action and assist
Returbipg my battalion was poeted on the extreme
Ieft, and when nearing Granada Hing was distinctly
heard my men. though mccn faded, moved with great
ssrrify and manifested great eaRerness to be the hrs,
into action Their position could not admit OF H. and
had chsDce 10 take part In the contest n the Jaeba
that point gained, however and SUFFICIENT
,pacc made for us 70 come up Immediately charged
down the road. An order 10 halt and saad last was
osived Tor tne purpose o. protecting the rear and was
promptly obey with The exception OF Captains Bell and
rsnrs companies they advancing with such speed, and
the firing deafenns that they could not hear the
ordsr and continued the general charge These
two officers behaved WELL the former wounded
whilst At the head OF his men. AZ soon the danger
from the vss passed was ordered to advance with
companies A, B. and They responded 10 the call
with cheers, came up well, and did much execution We
entered the plaza and charged the enemy different d.
with such impe.uosiiy that they quickly
routed. scattering In all directions
cannot cloee this report without making favorable
mention OF Major Il Dusenbury and Capt. I. Henry
They rendered great assistance In preserving order
among the men, and encouraging them IN the Geld.
The men composns my battalion acted in harmony,
and obeyed my different orders pro npy each vieng
the other 10 who should do the good service
The following an extraci from the ofeaa report OF
Colonel Nkizmef:-
have the honor TO report. the evening presiding
the day Of ue battle Of hassaya, MAJOR Duscnbury, a
field ofoer Of the lay. and Captain Maizdor Ofbcer
OF the Guard. distinguished themselves by the gres
viglac CO, activity and circrmspccton.
The Plaza Of st Sebastan being aken the ensuing
morning, and the Ilrst fe Battalion and part Of the
Second Infantry Battalion advanced TIL within two blocks
OF the great plaza Captains Leonard Dreux and Gresn
oi-,inguisbed themselves by remarkable bravery and
courage with their companies
Although the artillery did not have all the efficiency ex
pecsed cannot but scquant your Exec ency OF the most
courageous and cool which Captain Schwartz
and Lieutenant Ferrand discharged their duiies which
high and full credit,