The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-18

Anniversary Of the Battle Of Cerro Gore
The eleventh anniversary of the battle Of Cerro Go
one of the victories achieved by the American army
der General Scott during the with Mexico, occur
day. Cerro G0rdo is pass midway between Vera
and Jalapa. It was high hill, commanding the mai
National road; also commanded by another hill In
unity, called FL Telegrafo On both these hills the
cans were well fortified with heavy artillery, we'll
ported by picked troops.
The battle was fought on the 18th OF April l847, by
American force, numbering nine thousand men, nclut
the reserve, under General Scott. side, and
Mexican army, numbering thirteen thousand men, VI
General Santa AuDa, on the other. The latter Gen
felt confident in his strong position and powerful
lery, and in bis Notifications; he entertained ST.
hopes OF his success He hal issued proclaim atoms
lated 10 iufuse heroic spirit into his men, and
in his professions Of personal devotion.
Gen. Scott had none OF these advantages IN rely on
success; but that ocers scientific kno wledge OF Ia
found way 70 a victory, BY cutting road thrs
dense wood and Chapparal nearly two miles In leu
as TO turn the left of the enemy line. 10 addo
tbis In the Of the darkness Of the previous night
by the assistance Of part Of his force, got long h
iron piece Of artillery in battery, a neignboring bill
ss to comrnsnd full sweep Of the eneny's
On the morning Of the 18th the sun 81
beautifully, with light, bslmy breeze bl
ing. Shortly after daylight, ali things be,ngi
readiness, the battle commenced, and lasted but al
hours, when the Mexcans, notwithstanding the al
tages In numerical strength and typographical posi-
were completely routed. At the latter part OF the bss
portion OF the enemy that did this under the
Of Gen. Vasquez, VINO commanded toe heights OF q
Cordo but that officer killed, while others we're n
prisoners and tho remainder OF the garrison dow
slope Of the bill TOWARDS Jaapa- The Mexican los
killed and wounded numbered several thousand, bes
the oes Of three Thousand men, and Eve generals,
were taken prisoners by the Americans. Among tho
ter WAS the celebrated General La Vega, who was
tured At Pal0 Alto by Colonel May, OF the United 81
dragons. and Who after wards exchanged. Tue
rcan loss this day. and in the prelm nary engager
the day previous 10 killed and wounded, was four
dIcd and thirty. one; Of that number thirty
were officers. Tho Americans captured from
enemy forty three pieces Of artillery of Z
rent calio'e, and seven regimental stands
The acquiring Of positions 60 strong by nature,
strengthened by art, and defended by lar superior
bers followed ~ Il WA by the almost total rou of
army, was an achievement seldom cqualed in tn
cords Of military operations. II has called forth
praise and admiration Of q grateful people, and
stand conspicuous ON the pages Of history To celet
tbs one great victory in tho annals OF the Mexican
the citizens Of the metropolis will have tue oppOrtu
Of witnessing to day the parade of the Scot. LIE Gu
Capt. J II. Hobart Ward, company composed exclusi
OF those who shared 10 the glorious trumphs OF our Al
Many OF them bear scars and other atoms Of h.
abe service, and their viii descend to posteria
the defenders Of the honor Of their country.