The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-08-22

country complete.
Defeated at Huamantls, the remnant of the
Mexican force fell back on Atlixo, where on
the 18th Of 0ctobar, a large body, with NUM-
tions and supplies, and two pieces Of artillery,
we're collected, under the orders Of General
Rea. Gen. Lane hearing Of the concentration
Of the enemy's troops at that point, FASTENED
with the small force at his disposal to attack
them. After long and fatiguing march on
hot and sultry day. he encountered the enemy
strongly posted on hill side, ~ithina mile and
half from Atlixo The Mexlcaus made
show Of desperate resistance, but being vigor-
ousy assaulted by the cavalry, closely followed
by the entire column, they gave way and fed
in confusion towards the town. 1t was not un-
til after nightfall that the whole command Of
Gen. Lane reached Atlixo, having marched ten
Spanish legues since eleven O'Clock in the fore.
noon. Disposing his troops in such manner as
to command the approaches by the main roads,
he opened vigorous cannonade from height
which commanded the town. The guerillas,
however had fled, and the authorities having
soon after surrendered the place into his hands,
his wearied troops entered the town and sought
the repose they so much needed"
1t is impossible, within the limited space al
lotted to this sketch, to present a detailed ac-
count Of all Gen. Lane's military operations at
this period. In authentic histories Of the war
and official documents filed in the archives OF
government, the reader Will find the record of
his achevements-his long and toilsome march
es by night and by day, over wild and rug
ged country, Iull of narrow defiles and danger
Gus passes; his frequent surprises Of the enemy;
his sudden incursions far away into remote val
ley and plain; his fierce combats and glorious
victories. At TlaScalla, Matamoras, GalaXa,
Tulaucingo, Zcaultiplan, as at Huamantla and
Atixo, Mexican valor yielded to the force Of
his impetuous and well.dlrected assaults. On
every field the ranks of the enemy went down
before the laundering charge OF his cavalry the
fierce onset of his resistless infantry. The fame
Of his achievements soon spread through Mex
leo, and the terror with which the enemy was
inspired by his death-dcaling blows and ub.
quitous presence, was equaled only by the un-
bounded confidence and enthusiasm infused
into Ills followers by his gallant bearing, and
the prestige Of a name ever relied on by them
as the sure guarantee of victory. For one quail
ity as much as any other, perhaps even his
dauntless courage, Gen. Lane was distinguish
ed throughout the war--humaaty to the can
qu'slea. His bright fame was unsullied, his es-
cutcheon untarnished by a single act Of wanton
outrage or cruelty during the whole time he
bore commission in the American army
| When the fight was over, and the victory won
the field Of carnage, where short time before
foemen met foemen in deadly conflict, presen-
ted the spectacle Of stern and swarthy war.
riors, imbned with the humane spirit Of their
leader, bending over the heaps Of the dying and
the dead, selecting now friend, and now a
foe, from whom the vital spark had not fed
staunching his wounds and if the sufferer had
not yet passed beyond the power of human aid
to save, restoring him by their kind ministra-
tions to life and health, family, home and friends
An officer thus distinguished for courage and
humanity; unyielding forttude under the Sc.
verest privations; an originality and promptness
in the formation Of his plans, surpassed only by
the boldness and rapdity Of their execution; a
and distance; with power of endurance thai
deted hunger and thirst, heat and coId-suct
an officer, never for q moment relaxing his ex,
erilons, and adding some new name to the lis
OF the last of his conquests, could not fail t.
attract the attention and excite the admiration
Of the army and win the appreciation and ap
plause Of his countrymen in all parts Of thu
United States. There was tnge OF romanct
in his exploits, which possessed an irresistible
attraction and captisated the imagination of al
classes of admirers. But Imagination has hac
+ little to do with the final judgment which hi
countrymen have pronounced upon his conduct
The parallel traced at the time between hi
deeds and character and those of an illustriou
hero of the Bevolution, suggested to his coun
trymen suitable way OF testifying their ap
probation of his services and admiration of hi
character; and they have, with unanimity
which shows that the parallel is not atogethe
imaginary, bestowed upon him title, proude
than any~ever conferred by patent of nobilit,
from prince or po.entate-the title of eth
Marion Of the Mexican War"
Before the close of the war the Government
OF the United States, approaching the valuabl
services rendered by Gen. Lane, conferred o
lin the rank Of Major General. This was S
expressed in the order Of the department, as
special mark of appreciation for his "gallantr
and skill displayed in numerous engagement
with the enemy" .g
"Peace has her victories, no less renowned tina
r 5a war;
( So successful and brilliant as the commando
Of armies, few days after he returned to hi
, peaceful home, crowned with laurcls and tn
honors which an adthiring people showered up
!. ON him; he was called to differeht scene
4. duty, where he could exercise his sound judg
, nent and practical knowledge in organizing an
| putting in practical operation civil gove.nmen
on the shores oi the Pacific for remote people
, who had been long neglected and uncared lol
' In August 1S49, he received a commission a
, Governor Of Oregon Territory, another compl
ment as unexpected as it was unsolicited fror
t Mr.. Polk. In less than one month from th
j time he returned to the bosom ofhis family ffoi
the stirring scenes Of war, he was en- route 70