The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1859-01-27
For the journal
n Review orthc Mexican Campaign
by cart. u. NJ. M'kiNLrY.
PART SECOND.

lAhl SnCbND
On the Sth Of September a. the early dawn OF day.
We met the enemy again hard by Moline Rev;
Again we whipped the chosen band aud drove them
from the field
Although they seemed determined before us not TO
yield,
Next on Chapultcpec We movsd-twas early Mon.
The lsih Of september we took the place by storm
The day We did that gallant deed is stamped upon the
mind -
In the wide world, bright history the like you can
not dud
Behind their guns, determined that time TO win the
dav;
he mighty castle on the hill reared up nefn pride.
For there, in native majesty prince once did reside
ItsfrowuinG b,.tlemont' were dark with thousands
ol our foe,
Who sworc by Santa Anna's life up thSte We should
not 90;
Its score, OF forts manned with guns, the largest
and the hest,
which hailed ON US their iron storm without Il mo
mcntsrest.
II at we had all decided then CAapuieptc must f,R.
That we would storm her batteries aud leap her rug.
god wall;
We planted artillery, which soon began to play
With laundering noise and clouds of smoke, which
darkenod that bright day.
Our tRrty-'ires, tcsnty fours and seige guns all did
And into old Chnpultcpcc their maddcncd fury pour;
The enemy were sore dnmayed and troubled on that
day,
Fer Santa Anna on that mule gain did r,tl array
Each shot we fired went to tho spot and bored her
massive walls
And seemed to say at each stern stroke "TU reel d,
the hdiiSi'
The cannouade was tSrrible--the castle shook each
stroke
The iron pride Of Mexico was in that battle broke
" Now charge my lads bravs Pillow cried the
So sound the buge play the ro and beat the martial
drum;
Rush up the heights gallant 18TH and oth-on to the
In Montozumss citadel you all shall sleep tonight -
He raised his sword above his hcad--the suubeanS
kissed its blade
And to that memorable charge his brave Division led;
He waded with us through the swamp, which history
Til clos. against the batteries pierced bya ball. he
fell
lie fell but still his gallant men charged boldly ur
tho hill,
Determined to avsnge his blood, soldiers graves c
They shouted victory they went and enpcd the cas-
tie walls
And drove the pride of Mexico from Mon,ezuma',
Halls
CSawsllsdor that mountain storm from tho Old
Keystone State"
In bravery and kindness too, but few with him ear
nate
When Pillow fell, he led us on and nobly charged h
foe,
And stopped not till his States bright flag above th
, works did flow.
We stopped not till the hatcful dag of MOvieo wa
t And on the treaehcrous enemy dealt many hcav
| hluwi
, When up with JOY ran instead that Of the Buc,
eye State,
With gallant Penns, ,vonis. also the Empire great
Tbop waved in plorious nniesty that N obIe trim
sight to every frocman- the ialreSt of the fair
Nine cheers for Pennsy lvania OHIO and New York =
The States that furnish solders and raise the corn
pork
We tossed the Guard" OF Mexico, who were the las
IIesdlong from old Chapultcrsc and down its dizz
e height;
, And followed shouting at thoir heels each hOart wit
a. JOY elgte,
:. Till we had drove their legons quite through II,
city gate
Brave Scott rode up and thanked us all while teal
e stood in his eyes.
a Saying, Ny lads, I'm proud ofyou, great gory
d You have done nobly, my brave men, and hay
4 the day
/, Int Saata Anna on that mule again has got arayi
- Your swectheOrs will be proud of you aud eac
II anxious wife
That you have done this gallant deed with such smo
;. Your patriotic courtrymen will shout your gloror
- fame,
= And YOU win all be proud MY lads to bear the so
: dicr's name"
IL At Bcen and Cosme gates troops lay all Il
~ night.
u While santa Anna and his host ntonchcd, lay in f
)" sight;
y Wa all expected hard fight by tho return Of day,
II but Santa AnHaS ooodss leg asain had run aloayt
Is We then advanced conquerors with merry fife a
y drum,
d Playiug " Hail Columbia. haDDy Ianl we cous
IN make way--we come I"
r The yellow grsasors left the town. afraid our bo
~, And gallant Scott rode forward and took the shin
~ place.
N Oar flag floats in victory DER all this fated ar
III Aud the psrfdous enemy dare before Us stand
~ Old Anahuacs sunny yac-the Aztecs golden town
~ Have thrown the tatterod banners CT santa An
ne down.
St. So here. health to every lass aud all wives
ur friends
sn greeting to his native land each gallant sold
10, His pra,e for every widow lone, and orphan ma
on by
For Colonel Morgan and his boys who bear the ir
scar
rly Peace to the ashes ola Drumand gallant Ransomt
os Brave Twigg' and Scott, aud all who died with vie
i Peace to the ashes Of the dead the lighting ronk
'T- 6e
es, The strong armed Anglo saxons whose hearts ",
nd free from guile.
. Fill up your glasses to the brlm-shout for your
tive land
-e' And all the gallant soldiers who here fought hand
Iul And POGO dcmpo" wen get home when Peace y
bless The day
If Santa Annals wooden leg keeps that old wre
for KlSpERuooE
80, CHArrLrErgc, MEXICO, Oct, lsl7.